Holden Race Team- where to from here? (Merged) - Page 6

peckstar · 20 Jun 2011, 02:40 (Ref:2902178)

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Originally Posted by Silver GT

I think 888 should take em out and become a 4 car team.........HRT is a laughing stock....Buying Courtney so they could have the No.1 on their car was a stupid decision............they should be spending that money on making cars that are consistant. I guess this happens when you have crap management.

i wonder how the guy they forced out to get Courtney is going this year

Forda · 20 Jun 2011, 02:43 (Ref:2902179)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

the DJ is coming to stay

That picture says it all really. The photographer obviously seems to have an understanding of the situation somewhat.

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Originally Posted by Speedcafe Article

“Might have to move to Oz for a few months,” Walkinshaw said on Twitter.

“Looks like I am going to have a double winter this year.”

The DJ is taking the whole thing seriously, right?

peckstar · 20 Jun 2011, 02:51 (Ref:2902181)

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Originally Posted by Forda

That picture says it all really. The photographer obviously seems to have an understanding of the situation somewhat.

The DJ is taking the whole thing seriously, right?

lol the picture really shows that "morale in the outfit is high"

V8RYAN · 20 Jun 2011, 02:57 (Ref:2902182)

im pretty sure that the picture was taken at Clipsal this year when they paid respect to Tom Walkinshaw, so obviously its a sombre mood.

Axeman444 · 20 Jun 2011, 03:37 (Ref:2902188)

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Originally Posted by V8RYAN

im pretty sure that the picture was taken at Clipsal this year when they paid respect to Tom Walkinshaw

correct

fomoco · 20 Jun 2011, 09:13 (Ref:2902258)

well they could start with a quick game of rugger, get the blood pumpin, some jive music, the blood will be high, adrenilin rush, and then smoke them wheels boys were racing.

then again, young Ryan, just might be the tonic that HRT needs.

Maybe a good thing that a young bloke comes in, instead of the some of the old school. He could be start of the future.

peckstar · 20 Jun 2011, 09:33 (Ref:2902269)

tander and his future

this could be interesting, if the team is being prepared for sale i would think having him there is a good thing.

or maybe they are trying to save some cash in whch case its a bad thing for GT.

fomoco · 20 Jun 2011, 09:35 (Ref:2902270)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

tander and his future

this could be interesting, if the team is being prepared for sale i would think having him there is a good thing.

or maybe they are trying to save some cash in whch case its a bad thing for GT.

Garth, come over to SBR and you and Giz could do wonders.

peckstar · 20 Jun 2011, 09:39 (Ref:2902274)

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Originally Posted by fomoco

Garth, come over to SBR and you and Giz could do wonders.

im thinking about this Fomoco. do i really want GT at SBR, can i barrack for him in a ford, thats a difficult one for me, im not sure i do

just as a comparison Gt is 7th, alex is 8th in the championship Gt has finished ahead of Alex 7 times to 6th this year

yap · 20 Jun 2011, 09:54 (Ref:2902280)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

im thinking about this Fomoco. do i really want GT at SBR, can i barrack for him in a ford, thats a difficult one for me, im not sure i do

If a Holdsworth/Caruso type swapped to Ford, us Fordies would support them, but Tander having been the face of the enemy (HRT) would really struggle for support

fomoco · 20 Jun 2011, 09:57 (Ref:2902282)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

im thinking about this Fomoco. do i really want GT at SBR, can i barrack for him in a ford, thats a difficult one for me, im not sure i do

just as a comparison Gt is 7th, alex is 8th in the championship Gt has finished ahead of Alex 7 times to 6th this year

I agree, even myself , could I accept GT in a Ford. But he has the runs on the board, and Shane needs a steerer with his history to help him, re Garths comment from Hamilton," he reminds me of myself from years ago, or something like that".

JW, would he be where he is today, without the help from Craig?

Thats why I would like GT to go to SBR, A Champ, experience, and go out on a high over the next few years with another Championship and Bathurts, Clipsal to boot, and help Shane go to the next level.

Just a bit different seeing Garth In blue.

peckstar · 20 Jun 2011, 09:58 (Ref:2902284)

thats the way im think also yap

Now Holdo in an SBR id like to see that

i see your logic there fomoco, but what if he wins

i was thinking on sunday, is the giz the new lowndes, just needs a bit of mentoring to sharpen him up from a media point of view, although i imagine the kiwis are hoping he will be the new murph, hopefully without the arrogance

still what happens with GT over the next week, shapes the silly season and to a lesser extent maybe the future of HRT

**GTRMagic** · 20 Jun 2011, 11:43 (Ref:2902341)

I am looking at the crystal ball and wondering about Project Austerity, where the previous free spending ways of the previous WP management disappears.. and the pilots (and crew) have to sing ever louder for their supper

If HRT is the iconic destination ride that everyone makes it out to be.. why do they need to pay $750k for a pilot? Surely someone who is currently winning races elsewhere in an older car might do the job for $200k!

Another $550k available then for a mixing deck in the pit garage

Presuming any of this actually happened...

ford71 · 21 Jun 2011, 00:36 (Ref:2902644)

No, don't want to see GT in an SBR Ford, DJR Ford or any other Ford.

Giz is doing fine as is.

SBR plans are a championship in the near future, and everything looks to be on track for that from where I'm watching....let's not go and give Tander any ideas he is welcome on this side of the fence

mayhem · 21 Jun 2011, 02:57 (Ref:2902661)

I cant imagine Garth 'helping' The Giz in any way shape or form if he went to SBR. I also cant imagine Stones coughing up the kind of coin Garth would want anyway. How much will Blueprint play in peoples minds when signing drivers in the near future? Wont a driver with superior technical ability now become a premium comodity?

Micklegend · 21 Jun 2011, 03:25 (Ref:2902664)

Garth to the Kellys me thinks.....

JC Ohope · 21 Jun 2011, 03:50 (Ref:2902668)

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Originally Posted by Micklegend

Garth to the Kellys me thinks.....

To replace Todd? I really can't see Garth wanting to step into a 'second rate' KR seat nor wanting to be sponsored by someone like Stratco?

Do the Kelly's have enough money to pay what Garth would want? Surely BJR would be a better choice both for performance & likely payment?

mayhem · 21 Jun 2011, 03:56 (Ref:2902669)

The annual Red Bull/Rick story will recommence maybe, putting the JD money into one car? You can set your clock to that story much like the old Junior 'I've lost twenty kgs' story.

peckstar · 21 Jun 2011, 05:01 (Ref:2902676)

mayhem to add weight to this story. Red bull are reducing their NASCAR committment. Is this to fund a V8 team

TSR · 21 Jun 2011, 05:46 (Ref:2902691)

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Originally Posted by JC Ohope

Do the Kelly's have enough money to pay what Garth would want? Surely BJR would be a better choice both for performance & likely payment?

Is he worth what he wants, Not at the moment.

cavvy · 21 Jun 2011, 08:19 (Ref:2902729)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

I am looking at the crystal ball and wondering about Project Austerity, where the previous free spending ways of the previous WP management disappears.. and the pilots (and crew) have to sing ever louder for their supper

If HRT is the iconic destination ride that everyone makes it out to be.. why do they need to pay $750k for a pilot? Surely someone who is currently winning races elsewhere in an older car might do the job for $200k!

Another $550k available then for a mixing deck in the pit garage

Presuming any of this actually happened...

I understood Ford paying over the odds for Craig Lowndes back then but have never understood how that translated to 'the rest' & the sort of salaries earned (as claimed) today, regardless of who they are.

I cant see Gary Rogers paying $500k + to anyone.

cavvy · 21 Jun 2011, 08:30 (Ref:2902735)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

the DJ is coming to stay

it appears mum was in town on the weekend (she must have been so pleased) and the DJ might come and live for a while

yeah right

The rugby interests seem the #1 :
http://www.thisisbath.co.uk/Cherries...ail/story.html

fomoco · 21 Jun 2011, 08:43 (Ref:2902740)

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Originally Posted by ford71

No, don't want to see GT in an SBR Ford, DJR Ford or any other Ford.

Giz is doing fine as is.

SBR plans are a championship in the near future, and everything looks to be on track for that from where I'm watching....let's not go and give Tander any ideas he is welcome on this side of the fence

FOrd71 , I agree with your points, Ross and Jimmy , along with Paul are nurturing Shane into to future Champ, I would just like him to a have a seasoned team mate who could help out. When you look around theres not much to offer, except maybe for Lee, to young guns pushing each other, or go for a mature head.

As a Ford preferer for years, yes GT would be hard to take, but you can't deny he has the skills to assist.

WHo else in the ford family is there?

smokin'joe · 21 Jun 2011, 09:14 (Ref:2902749)

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Originally Posted by Forda

That picture says it all really. The photographer obviously seems to have an understanding of the situation somewhat.

The DJ is taking the whole thing seriously, right?

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Originally Posted by peckstar

mayhem to add weight to this story. Red bull are reducing their NASCAR committment. Is this to fund a V8 team

perfect marriage ... Redbull is right into motor/extreme sports, and all the kids love red bull and vodka while listening to DJ's at clubs

**GTRMagic** · 21 Jun 2011, 11:49 (Ref:2902817)

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Originally Posted by cavvy

I understood Ford paying over the odds for Craig Lowndes back then but have never understood how that translated to 'the rest' & the sort of salaries earned (as claimed) today, regardless of who they are.

I cant see Gary Rogers paying $500k + to anyone.

$400k is close to $500k...

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