2019 VASC Silly Season (WITH POLL) - Page 24

**GTRMagic** · 9 Oct 2018, 08:37 (Ref:3855609)

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Originally Posted by sebringimsa

So what happens when a REC is handed back to supercars? Does the owner receive any money back or is it a complete write-off of the original investment?

It is ‘warehoused’ at VASA until they find a buyer, or absorb it themselves. The ‘warehousing’ removes the owner’s obligation to turn up at events, and by the same token, REC income isn’t required to be paid to the REC owner (as opposed to ‘warehouser’) for the period.

Somehow it seems like there will be another entrant looking to expand.. a 4th BJR Commodore for the son of the team owner?

Umai Naa · 9 Oct 2018, 08:49 (Ref:3855616)

That's about the only way Mr M. Jones will get a full time spot on the grid in the short term.

Mr Blanchard seems content with occupying the back half of the grid, servicing his own REC.

kittle · 9 Oct 2018, 09:24 (Ref:3855623)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Umai Naa

That's about the only way Mr M. Jones will get a full time spot on the grid in the short term.

Mr Blanchard seems content with occupying the back half of the grid, servicing his own REC.

They have been wanting to get him on the grid for a few years now. I thought Blanchard was reconsidering driving if the right driver came along??

**GTRMagic** · 9 Oct 2018, 09:37 (Ref:3855625)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kittle

They have been wanting to get him on the grid for a few years now. I thought Blanchard was reconsidering driving if the right driver came along??

The fb video of the owner pilot of #21 after the race suggests he will be back in 2019...

Umai Naa · 9 Oct 2018, 09:38 (Ref:3855626)

He really needs to bag some results in Super2.

Has been unlucky on quite a few occasions now, but what's on paper counts.

Having said that, a 4-car maingame, 2-car Super2 arrangement would be advantageous.

V8 Fireworks · 9 Oct 2018, 11:46 (Ref:3855654)

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Originally Posted by Umai Naa

Having said that, a 4-car maingame, 2-car Super2 arrangement would be advantageous.

So where is the Preston Hire BJR Commodore?

As a fully eqiupped operation with all the fab equipment, BJR should be most in demand as a supplier of racing services.

Erebus engineer a top race car too, but the bits may be too tailored to Mr. Reynolds and there may not be a willingness to sell them (else you'd think WAU would already have Erebus front ends and setups in their vehicles !! ).

Compromised · 9 Oct 2018, 20:13 (Ref:3855752)

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8 Fireworks

So where is the Preston Hire BJR Commodore?

As a fully eqiupped operation with all the fab equipment, BJR should be most in demand as a supplier of racing services.

If their equipment got consistent results, maybe there'd be a few more knocks on the door.

Brad must be kicking himself for not spending more to nab Reynolds. Good driver plus good car may have taken BJR to something beyond mediocrity. I guess Percat is pretty good though...

Umai Naa · 9 Oct 2018, 21:23 (Ref:3855764)

It seems only a select group of engineers can get the best out of Mr Reynolds, though.

JAFA851 · 9 Oct 2018, 21:36 (Ref:3855770)

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Originally Posted by Umai Naa

It seems only a select group of engineers can get the best out of Mr Reynolds, though.

He went ok at Tickford, but then they dumped him for not performing well enough. The replacements haven't gone as well...........

Umai Naa · 9 Oct 2018, 22:10 (Ref:3855783)

His favoured engineer was shuffled over to Mr Winterbottom, before leaving the team altogether.

**GTRMagic** · 9 Oct 2018, 23:33 (Ref:3855791)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Umai Naa

He really needs to bag some results in Super2.

Has been unlucky on quite a few occasions now, but what's on paper counts.

Having said that, a 4-car maingame, 2-car Super2 arrangement would be advantageous.

Here's hoping the commercial partner portfolio increases to reduce the need for round deals...

Forda · 10 Oct 2018, 04:54 (Ref:3855829)

BJR have always been one of the most innovative when it comes to sponsor procurement.

They'd no doubt be capalable of keeping that up, should the need arise.

Compromised · 10 Oct 2018, 07:51 (Ref:3855846)

Well Macca needs a REC paid for, let's see how innovative they can be

leothedrummer · 11 Oct 2018, 02:36 (Ref:3856042)

Edit: wrong thread.

Mixer · 16 Oct 2018, 01:42 (Ref:3857059)

Golding keeps his seat for 2019:
https://www.supercars.com/news/champ...?sf200027974=1

billybanana · 16 Oct 2018, 05:26 (Ref:3857078)

Good to see for the young fella. Wouldn't really have made much sense to punt him after a single season in the main game. Times have changed since Mr Rogers did it to J-Dub.

**GTRMagic** · 17 Oct 2018, 22:34 (Ref:3857405)

Lee Holdsworth- Paydriver?

rich07 · 18 Oct 2018, 00:21 (Ref:3857412)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Lee Holdsworth- Paydriver?

He wouldnt be the only one who brings money. At a guess I'd say around a third of the grids brings funding in some way whether it be big or small. Could be worse. BTCC is largely made up of paydrivers. Paydriver isn't the bad tag if you've got the talent to match the money you bring. I still think Holdsworth has it and he's been wasted at Team Forklift. Unfortunately I can't see him getting a better seat fulltime next year-if he finds one that is.

https://www.motorsport.com/au/v8supe...squad/3196286/

Interesting that Boost would look at their own team. From a branding perspective its a good thing but to start a new team would be a hell of a lot more expensive then whatever theyre tipping into WAU.

Umai Naa · 18 Oct 2018, 01:57 (Ref:3857419)

I admire his audacity.

Razor · 18 Oct 2018, 04:05 (Ref:3857423)

Shame Lee can't get the third seat at Triple Eight. He would be a good choice IMO since he's familiar with T8 equipment and be out of the bad-luck ridden Preston team.

E.B · 18 Oct 2018, 04:15 (Ref:3857425)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razor

Shame Lee can't get the third seat at Triple Eight. He would be a good choice IMO since he's familiar with T8 equipment and be out of the bad-luck ridden Preston team.

There is no longer a 3rd T888 seat. The REC for the car has been returned to CAMS and T888 have reverted to a two car entry for the Red Bull cars.

Sandgroper · 18 Oct 2018, 04:50 (Ref:3857428)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Lee Holdsworth- Paydriver?

Does this mean Frosty is in the #18 ? Not that its any great rocketship TBH

Razor · 18 Oct 2018, 05:44 (Ref:3857431)

Quote:

Originally Posted by E.B

There is no longer a 3rd T888 seat. The REC for the car has been returned to CAMS and T888 have reverted to a two car entry for the Red Bull cars.

That's why I said:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razor

Shame Lee can't get the third seat at Triple Eight

I know T8 is handing back the #97/26th REC.

Forda · 18 Oct 2018, 08:08 (Ref:3857445)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razor

Shame Lee can't get the third seat at Triple Eight. He would be a good choice IMO since he's familiar with T8 equipment and be out of the bad-luck ridden Preston team.

If only it was all due to bad luck.

**GTRMagic** · 18 Oct 2018, 08:19 (Ref:3857446)

In AA this week...
- Tickford low balled Winterbottom in his 2019 deal
- Winterbottom likely to leave Tickford
- Stanaway likely to leave Tickford
- Bottle O likely to leave Tickford
- Chasports likely to lose Preston Hire branding
- Winterbottom to Chasports #18 if replacement for Preston Hire and more can be found
- Actron Air and Orrcon branding may travel with Winterbottom to his new team.
- Holdsworth likely to end up at Tickford with his personal sponsors
- Caruso likely to be out at Kelly Racing
- Heimgartner likely to be out at Kelly Racing
- Jacobson likely to bring personal sponsors to drive at Kelly Racing
- Rullo likely to bring personal sponsors to drive at Kelly Racing
- Jack Le Brocq may be out at Tekno
- Kostecki may be in at Tekno with family mining backing
- Blanchard likely to retire from full time driving
- Jones likely to drive #21 Cooldrive car at BJR

Assuming any of this actually happened

View Poll Results: Who will be the 2019 VASC Series Winning Driver?
#2 Mobil1/Mega, WAU Holden - Scott Pye	0	0%
#3 Rabble Club, KR Nissan - Garry Jacobson	0	0%
#5 The Bottle O, Tickford Ford - Lee Holdsworth	0	0%
#6 Monster Energy, Tickford Ford - Cam Waters	0	0%
#7 Kelly Racing, KR Nissan - Andre Heimgartner	0	0%
#8 Brad Jones Racing, BJR Holden - Nick Percat	0	0%
#9 Penrite Racing, Erebus Holden - David Reynolds	9	23.08%
#12 Shell V Power, DJRTP Ford - Fabian Coulthard	0	0%
#14 Freightliner, BJR Holden - Tim Slade	0	0%
#15 Castrol Racing, KR Nissan - Rick Kelly	0	0%
#17 Shell V Power, DJRTP Ford - Scott McLaughlin	17	43.59%
#18 Irwin Racing, Chasports Holden - Mark Winterbottom	1	2.56%
#19 Truck Assist, Tekno Holden - Jack Le Brocq	0	0%
#21 Cooldrive Auto Parts, BJR Holden - Macauley Jones	0	0%
#22 Mobil1/Mega, WAU Holden - James Courtney	0	0%
#23 Milwaukee Racing, 23Red Ford - Will Davison	0	0%
#33 Boost Mobile, GRM Holden - Richie Stanaway	0	0%
#34 Boost Mobile, GRM Holden - James Golding	1	2.56%
#35 Optus Racing, MSR Holden - Todd Hazelwood	0	0%
#55 SuperCheap Auto, Tickford Ford - Chaz Mostert	2	5.13%
#78 Harvey Norman, KR Nissan - Simona De Silvestro	0	0%
#88 Red Bull Holden, RBHRT Holden - Jamie Whincup	2	5.13%
#97 Red Bull Holden, RBHRT Holden - Shane Van Gisbergen	7	17.95%
#99 Penrite Racing, Erebus Holden - Anton de Pasquale	0	0%
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