2022 RSC Silly Season (WITH POLL) - Page 11

Jack65 · 12 Jan 2022, 19:06 (Ref:4093467)

Deal done: Team Sydney sold, renamed PremiAir Racing

Tourer · 12 Jan 2022, 22:02 (Ref:4093495)

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Originally Posted by Jack65

Deal done: Team Sydney sold, renamed PremiAir Racing

Well, that answers the questions over Team Sydney - not surprising that it won't continue in its current guise, has been something of a cluster fluff if we're honest since the change of name and move to Sydney - arguably in the lead up to that move as well.

Peter Xiberras is a good guy - successful in business, very effective driving a Top Fuel car and running the team. He'll want it to work financially but will be focussed on getting results - sounds like a good outcome.

Mixer · 12 Jan 2022, 22:22 (Ref:4093497)

Fabs found out about it on Speedcafe post.

Gee Jono Webb seems like a good guy.

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**GTRMagic** · 12 Jan 2022, 23:47 (Ref:4093512)

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Originally Posted by Tourer

Well, that answers the questions over Team Sydney - not surprising that it won't continue in its current guise, has been something of a cluster fluff if we're honest since the change of name and move to Sydney - arguably in the lead up to that move as well.

Peter Xiberras is a good guy - successful in business, very effective driving a Top Fuel car and running the team. He'll want it to work financially but will be focussed on getting results - sounds like a good outcome.

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Originally Posted by The Article

How much does it cost to race in Top Fuel?
It’s around $400,000 a year; that’s running a team of 10, going to about six events a year. Our major sponsor is our own firm, PremiAir Hire. Carmen and I started the company in an old milking shed on my dad’s farm at Richmond, NSW, back in 1994; at first we just serviced air compressors, but we grew and diversified into hiring out generators and lighting towers. PremiAir now has a dozen branches in four states, and employs 150 people.

Article Here

**GTRMagic** · 13 Jan 2022, 01:21 (Ref:4093518)

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Originally Posted by Mixer

Fabs found out about it on Speedcafe post.

Gee Jono Webb seems like a good guy.

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Article Here

cavvy · 13 Jan 2022, 01:52 (Ref:4093523)

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Originally Posted by tobyobi

Adderton also wants to get his brand out for minimal investment. See him not sponsoring JC, but then also offering to reconsider if no one else comes along.

Vodafone have turned up to 888 with actual money (presumably), and PA has tried his best to get free column inches for his brand out of that.

There doesnt appear to be any new sponsors & that would worry RACE, the new owners.
Not a fan of Adderton either.

Kingair · 13 Jan 2022, 07:53 (Ref:4093541)

Does Jono Webb continue as a codriver for the Bathurst 1000?

Denosaur · 14 Jan 2022, 04:19 (Ref:4093675)

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Originally Posted by Kingair

Does Jono Webb continue as a codriver for the Bathurst 1000?

Articles so far indicate that he walks away with his cash...

Fireball · 14 Jan 2022, 05:57 (Ref:4093677)

Fabs to WAU as codriver

E.B · 14 Jan 2022, 09:25 (Ref:4093689)

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Originally Posted by Fireball

Fabs to WAU as codriver

Link would be good. Google doesnt know about it yet

Or is it just a thought?

Sandgroper · 14 Jan 2022, 13:21 (Ref:4093736)

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Originally Posted by Fireball

Fabs to WAU as codriver

NEVER, surely not as yet.

MattV · 14 Jan 2022, 21:15 (Ref:4093786)

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Originally Posted by Fireball

Fabs to WAU as codriver

Could always "retire" as a result of the change of ownership, only to show up at a new team for round 1 and put it on pole for the first race of the year.

**GTRMagic** · 14 Jan 2022, 22:36 (Ref:4093791)

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Originally Posted by MattV

Could always "retire" as a result of the change of ownership, only to show up at a new team for round 1 and put it on pole for the first race of the year.

Where is there currently an empty seat?

Mixer · 15 Jan 2022, 00:22 (Ref:4093802)

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Originally Posted by MattV

Could always "retire" as a result of the change of ownership, only to show up at a new team for round 1 and put it on pole for the first race of the year.

Then again when the team you actually signed a contract with no longer exists....

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Gaz170 · 15 Jan 2022, 09:48 (Ref:4093830)

Apparently the drivers are still contracted to Webb, weren't included in the deal.

E.B · 15 Jan 2022, 12:26 (Ref:4093839)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Where is there currently an empty seat?

PremiAir have a couple I believe.

cavvy · 16 Jan 2022, 01:09 (Ref:4093923)

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Originally Posted by Gaz170

Apparently the drivers are still contracted to Webb, weren't included in the deal.

If correct, the drivers need legal advice.

Mixer · 16 Jan 2022, 01:11 (Ref:4093925)

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Originally Posted by cavvy

If correct, the drivers need legal advice.

I fail to see how Webb hasn't already breached that contract and invalidated it?

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**GTRMagic** · 16 Jan 2022, 01:23 (Ref:4093926)

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Originally Posted by Mixer

I fail to see how Webb hasn't already breached that contract and invalidated it?

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What is the wording of each of the individual driver contracts?

Note that they are reported as different, one bringing backing presumably for a placement fee, the other being paid to drive. Are the sponsors committed in the above now on the hook to pay for the year despite not being on the car?

Are the driver deals personal service deals that may or may not include driving race cars?
Or are they specific around driving race cars?

And if they keep receiving consideration for the continuation of these deals, is not driving the car enough to frustrate them at law?

Interesting fun isnt it...?

Jack65 · 16 Jan 2022, 06:48 (Ref:4093949)

PremiAir Hire website coming up with: Bandwith Limit Exceeded. Just when thought the change of ownership may have brought the frugal spending to an end.

V8 Fireworks · 16 Jan 2022, 08:42 (Ref:4093956)

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Originally Posted by Jack65

PremiAir Hire website coming up with: Bandwith Limit Exceeded. Just when thought the change of ownership may have brought the frugal spending to an end.

Coulthard + Golding would be a handy lineup for PremiAir Racing!

Though using outdated 888 customer cars would continue to be an impediment. Although, the presumably up-to-date Team 18 customer cars are not race winners either.

Should PremiAir racing purchase 2x as-raced 2021 888 cars, fitted with more modern componentry, or even seek an alternative technical partner OR purchase some CNC machines and develop their own componentry?

Jack65 · 16 Jan 2022, 09:06 (Ref:4093959)

Given that it is effectively going to be a new team, even with two brand new, full spec 888 spankers PremAir Racing would still probably find itself in the back half of the field. This year is going to be more of a learning year, any movement up the ranks won't happen until 2023.

S griffin · 16 Jan 2022, 09:32 (Ref:4093966)

I wouldn't expect fireworks from them either. They won't be completely off the pace, but they need a bit of luck to break into the top 10. I wish them well, but it's gonna be a long process with development

Just Do It! · 16 Jan 2022, 09:34 (Ref:4093968)

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Originally Posted by Jack65

PremiAir Hire website coming up with: Bandwith Limit Exceeded. Just when thought the change of ownership may have brought the frugal spending to an end.

The website has probably been like Renee Gracie's OnlyFans page and had a good number of curiosity hits, it is easy to understand why. The fact it is out of bandwidth is a good sign already and I'm sure that the required increase will be made accordingly

S griffin · 17 Jan 2022, 13:23 (Ref:4094130)

Yes, it probably isn't coping with the traffic and needs an update. Shows how well they've done to get people to follow their progress

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