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If it were another team saying this I’d give them a bit of credit but we’re talking about TKR here. Nothing has appeared to convince me they’re still not the TKR of old. I’m sure if I was Kiwi sponsor wanting a Kiwi branded wildcard I’m sure I could do it well dealing directly with a team and cutting out TKR. |
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Absolutely. It's only those two things that are stopping me entering as well...
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The silence would make it safe to assume that it is not going ahead?
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Their response to said question on FB was "still working on it". I'll believe it when they actually show up and start the race
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This image seems fitting:
On the plus side, Team Kiwi Racing has an illustrious list of driving talent including Jason Richards, Craig Baird, Paul Radisich, Shane van Gisbergen and Andre Heimgartner (Carrera Cup). Quite the achievement! May the famous #021 one day grace the Supercars series again. One wonders if Mr. John has been editing his own Wikipedia page... Quote:
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There is no question at least in my mind that David John's failed attempt was real. Paying a deposit on hard to get accomodation is also something you have to do very early in the piece, but DJ also knew that he would be able to bale out of things like accomodation without taking a hit, because of its scarcity, so no big risk there. I don't doubt that DJ also paid deposit's on other logistical necessities either, the car shown was also wrapped in black so either that was paid for, or a typical DJ contra deal was done.
Certainly I believe DJ had every intention of fulfilling his dream of resurrecting TKR, by going back to Bathurst with the brand, just as long as he was successful at pulling on the heart strings and wallet's of proud kiwi's once again. That he failed is no surprise to many people, as his bid was always on the back off using other peoples money to rise again like the preverbal Phoenix from the cold ashes of his many fires. To raise around $200K is a big ask, but not impossible if you bait the hook with some juicy morsels, like top performing ex-pat Kiwi drivers, an ex Triple Eight car, and of course the lure of the famous Mountain. It could have worked, but it needed a lot of real "seed money" up front to have any real chance, and that's were it failed, at least in my opinion. |
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Thanks for the input Mark and the view from a NZ perspective. Donning my sceptic's hat, if the accommodation was paid for with sponsor's money I wonder if it will be returned to the sponsor when it is received? Things like that have made motor sport a sponsors worst nightmare.
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Word is he's going to be back, watch this space I suppose.
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Richie Stanaway might be available to drive.
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Team Kiwi are back... maybe....
David John "A release out lining our plans for Bathurst 2021 will follow shortly in full detail but yes I have made a commitment to a wildcard opportunity." |
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He seems to reappear around this time each year doesn't he? Maybe it'll actually happen one of these years.....
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Wonder if they are the ‘mystery’ third bidder for the available RECs..?
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Cheques in the mail!
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This bloke and the other idiot from Rich Energy ought to get together and tell each other stories.
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