2010 Silly Season (merged x7) - Page 51

MarkInTheStands · 15 Dec 2009, 22:25 (Ref:2600421)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Maybe Mr Little's 888-inspired setup helped

Oh I never doubted that. More alluding to if it was true, that car will be hard to get close to next year.

Now if FPR could only figure out some race day strategy that works. . .

F J Nedos · 15 Dec 2009, 22:39 (Ref:2600434)

Sandbagging I say...

Didn't one of the FPR cars not use anti roll bars? Was it Frosty's?

Mixer · 15 Dec 2009, 22:52 (Ref:2600449)

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Originally Posted by MarkInTheStands

Now if FPR could only figure out some race day strategy that works. . .

Maybe there's room for Flavio Briatore to come to the team in a consultancy role, Richo could be of value to the team after all...

**GTRMagic** · 15 Dec 2009, 23:12 (Ref:2600463)

Tasman sold!

Chris - Melb · 15 Dec 2009, 23:24 (Ref:2600467)

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Originally Posted by MarkInTheStands

Now if FPR could only figure out some race day strategy that works. . .

There's generally nothing wrong with FPR strategy; theirs has been better than most, particularly in the second half of this year.

Anyone who is not wearing blinkers would have noticed that FPR employed an excellent strategy to get Steve Richards back up the order in race one at Homebush by pitting when no one else did, when a safety car came out “too early'” ('expert' commentator Neil Compton words) to get to the end of the race on fuel mileage. But making that (extra) stop meant Richards' last stop would be a short one because not much fuel would need to go in.

Not one other team took the opportunity (according to Channel 7).

Sure some of their strategies had not come off, but sometimes it's just the luck of the game, not bad strategies. This year FPR has been unlucky that safety car periods have not come along when normally you would expect them to.

Axeman444 · 15 Dec 2009, 23:26 (Ref:2600469)

maybe they can still be the manufacturer they wanted to be, supplying to customers... in the Fujitsu series??

STEALTHY · 15 Dec 2009, 23:36 (Ref:2600474)

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Originally Posted by Chris - Melb

This year FPR has been unlucky that safety car periods have not come along when normally you would expect them to.

I lol'd

Race Control - ok car #16, on lap 12, its your turn to drive into the fence

MarkInTheStands · 16 Dec 2009, 02:26 (Ref:2600522)

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Originally Posted by Chris - Melb

Sure some of their strategies had not come off, but sometimes it's just the luck of the game, not bad strategies. This year FPR has been unlucky that safety car periods have not come along when normally you would expect them to.

Hey I am a Fan of FPR but their early season statergies, just didn't seem to come off, and as such caused some poor results.

Holly Wood · 16 Dec 2009, 02:38 (Ref:2600524)

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Originally Posted by Chris - Melb

Anyone who is not wearing blinkers would have noticed that FPR employed an excellent strategy to get Steve Richards back up the order in race one at Homebush by pitting when no one else did, when a safety car came out “too early'” ('expert' commentator Neil Compton words) to get to the end of the race on fuel mileage. But making that (extra) stop meant Richards' last stop would be a short one because not much fuel would need to go in.

Not one other team took the opportunity (according to Channel 7.

I think Bright (and maybe one or two others) used this strategy as well to gain a lot of track position late race.

It works even better in a series with less cars...

sizzle · 16 Dec 2009, 11:47 (Ref:2600679)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Tasman sold!

"Sold". The smoke and mirrors still exist then.

mountainstar · 16 Dec 2009, 23:31 (Ref:2601043)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Tasman sold!

Huh, a three car development series team run with Level 1 infrastructure.

Sounds like expensive math or perhaps Mr. Murphy his bidding time to run his own V8SC team someday.

Mixer · 16 Dec 2009, 23:39 (Ref:2601048)

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Originally Posted by mountainstar

Huh, a three car development series team run with Level 1 infrastructure. Sounds like expensive math or perhaps Mr. Murphy his bidding time to run his own V8SC team someday.

Level 1 infrastructure from 3 years ago. Everything in motor sport is a depreciating asset.

Pro Racer · 17 Dec 2009, 00:18 (Ref:2601061)

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/motorsp...nforcer-Ingall

Murphy confirmed at PMM.

Axeman444 · 17 Dec 2009, 00:42 (Ref:2601076)

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/motorsp...nforcer-Ingall ...
"Ingall is the other Castrol Edge V8 driver"

does this mean the end of Supercheap??

Pro Racer · 17 Dec 2009, 00:45 (Ref:2601077)

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Originally Posted by Axeman444

does this mean the end of Supercheap??

thats what i was thinking but then again it is media talk. no doubt Rusty will have Castrol support and he has this year and for most of his career (except for SBR).

Chatters · 17 Dec 2009, 00:54 (Ref:2601080)

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Originally Posted by Pro Racer

thats what i was thinking but then again it is media talk. no doubt Rusty will have Castrol support and he has this year and for most of his career (except for SBR).

When does SuperCheap's sponsorship of the Bathurst 1000 run out? Could be the end of their marketing cycle in V8 Supercars...

**GTRMagic** · 20 Dec 2009, 03:09 (Ref:2602575)

Bargs signed as long ago as Adelaide??

Pro Racer · 20 Dec 2009, 03:13 (Ref:2602576)

i still wouldn't call a 3rd Kelly car an awesome oppertunity better then atleast the last 2 teams yes but i can't see Bargs winning anything in 2010 but will happily be wrong. the Bro's will always look after themselves and they will always get the go fast bits first.

Razor · 20 Dec 2009, 03:22 (Ref:2602579)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Bargs signed as long ago as Adelaide??

As Mr Spock would say; Facinating.

anthony81901 · 20 Dec 2009, 03:32 (Ref:2602580)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Bargs signed as long ago as Adelaide??

Suggest should probably have been 'Saturday of the first race' as in the first race at Waneroo, as it was only confirmed the week before that Tasman would close although long rumoured.

**GTRMagic** · 20 Dec 2009, 03:42 (Ref:2602582)

Murf excited!

Dasher · 20 Dec 2009, 04:06 (Ref:2602585)

Due to an extremely severe lack of funds (read as none), I wouldn't bank on JP to pilot the LDR machine so i am reliably informed.

2 or 3 others on the short list including DR, DW or possibly DG.

marcus · 20 Dec 2009, 04:58 (Ref:2602592)

yes Ive been told Reynolds has at least talked to LDR as well , not sure if it will go anywhere but there has been chat...but there maybe another option for dave...But not in V8's

**GTRMagic** · 20 Dec 2009, 05:59 (Ref:2602597)

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Originally Posted by Dasher

Due to an extremely severe lack of funds (read as none), I wouldn't bank on JP to pilot the LDR machine so i am reliably informed.

2 or 3 others on the short list including DR, DW or possibly DG.

I didnt think Mr Reynolds (DR?) had a budget to speak of? Other than perhaps an engine or something WP might be able to wangle

Mr Wall (DW?) seems to have the backing to do almost anything however the noise was around a new car for the GT series.. could he run both?

Mr Gaunt (DG?) has a strong budget from several Kiwi backers, who dont mind not taking signage space on the car...

Of the 3, Mr Reynolds would be strongest, familiar with WP gear, but likely the worst of the crowd (besides Mr Perkins) at bringing finance along..

Mr Marshall is still looking for a seat too...

marcus · 20 Dec 2009, 06:56 (Ref:2602605)

yes sadly Dave Reynolds does not have a budget to speak of for V8's

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