2021 VASC Silly Season - Page 18

Jack65 · 16 Jan 2021, 23:07 (Ref:4029533)

Now Todd Kelly is saying '"I think Dave made the right call back then when he left" in reference to when he walked out mid-contract at the end of 2011. Just be honest Todd, the attraction of Reynolds was the dollars he brought with him.

https://autoaction.com.au/2021/01/17...turn-to-kellys

banksie · 17 Jan 2021, 06:54 (Ref:4029566)

The KGR release confirmed NED as sponsor for Heimgartner's car 7 will be revealed soon. The release also referenced Rick continuing as an owner.

V8 Fireworks · 18 Jan 2021, 04:17 (Ref:4029785)

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Originally Posted by Jack65

Now Todd Kelly is saying '"I think Dave made the right call back then when he left" in reference to when he walked out mid-contract at the end of 2011. Just be honest Todd, the attraction of Reynolds was the dollars he brought with him.

Or more importantly, McVean who knows how to engineer a fast race car.

The Kelly (Grove) cars have had potential, but have rarely had the setups dialled in quite right.

krzysiek_aleks · 18 Jan 2021, 06:28 (Ref:4029792)

Jacobson in last seat (Team Sydney)

mayhem · 18 Jan 2021, 08:34 (Ref:4029806)

So does Coke hang around, or does Jacobsen bring his own cheque carriers?

Will Betty have a crack at getting that Coca Cola deal shes always wanted?

Umai Naa · 18 Jan 2021, 09:01 (Ref:4029808)

Coke was a Pither deal.

Having said that, if Tekno/Team Sydney were savvy, they could have picked them up.

**chunterer** · 18 Jan 2021, 15:53 (Ref:4029859)

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Originally Posted by krzysiek_aleks

Jacobson in last seat (Team Sydney)

Good, glad he's going to be running. A driver improving bit by bit imo.

Just Do It! · 27 Jan 2021, 21:58 (Ref:4031571)

With SuperCheap having signed as a sponsor at 888, the Repco Bathurst 1000 podium could get a little bit awkward.

Jack65 · 27 Jan 2021, 22:29 (Ref:4031572)

Noticed the Erebus cars testing at Winton yesterday had the car number back on the passenger side of the windscreen with the driver's name on the driver side. IIRC, the number was shifted last year to allow for LHD panels to be fitted that was delayed and ultimately didn't happen. Does this indicate the LHD plan has now been binned?

JAFA851 · 27 Jan 2021, 22:33 (Ref:4031574)

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Originally Posted by Just Do It!

With SuperCheap having signed as a sponsor at 888, the Repco Bathurst 1000 podium could get a little bit awkward.

I hope 888 with Supercheap Auto win Bathurst for as long as Repco are the naming sponsor, just to stick it to Supercars and Mr Seamer.

Mixer · 27 Jan 2021, 22:52 (Ref:4031576)

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Originally Posted by JAFA851

I hope 888 with Supercheap Auto win Bathurst for as long as Repco are the naming sponsor, just to stick it to Supercars and Mr Seamer.

I don't get the hate. These are commercial arrangements and I am positive Supercheap had first right of refusal, which means they chose not to outbid Repco.

Supercheap are not dumb. They have been sponsors for so long, they have nothing left to achieve, and they are getting more exposure and mentions now, playing the woe is me card.

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ford71 · 28 Jan 2021, 03:14 (Ref:4031598)

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Originally Posted by Jack65

Noticed the Erebus cars testing at Winton yesterday had the car number back on the passenger side of the windscreen with the driver's name on the driver side. IIRC, the number was shifted last year to allow for LHD panels to be fitted that was delayed and ultimately didn't happen. Does this indicate the LHD plan has now been binned?

Just test days so nothing to indicate that's the new norm for season proper.

However, the number should have been left where it was on the LHS of windscreen and to move it for the introduction of an electronic panel while bleating on about cost reduction / containment is just the type of thing that makes fans question all SC statements and changes. Was a complete contradiction to these eyes, and totally unnecessary.

**GTRMagic** · 28 Jan 2021, 06:04 (Ref:4031611)

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Originally Posted by JAFA851

I hope 888 with Supercheap Auto win Bathurst for as long as Repco are the naming sponsor, just to stick it to Supercars and Mr Seamer.

888 have quite a few new sponsors in 2021... including SuperCheap, their tool brand ToolPro (replacing Gearwrench), Daimler Trucks (replacing IVECO), Harvey Norman (an SdS brand).... plus the Red Bull, Ampol, National Storage, AC Delco... already in the house.

Sandgroper · 28 Jan 2021, 07:24 (Ref:4031619)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

888 have quite a few new sponsors in 2021... including SuperCheap, their tool brand ToolPro (replacing Gearwrench), Daimler Trucks (replacing IVECO), Harvey Norman (an SdS brand).... plus the Red Bull, Ampol, National Storage, AC Delco... already in the house.

Some BIG Names added.
I guess the size of the sticker will determine what level sponsorship

kittle · 28 Jan 2021, 20:17 (Ref:4031740)

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Originally Posted by JAFA851

I hope 888 with Supercheap Auto win Bathurst for as long as Repco are the naming sponsor, just to stick it to Supercars and Mr Seamer.

Just like Repco did with DJRTP 2 years ago?

Not sure why there is so much hate around Repco becoming the major sponsor.

kittle · 28 Jan 2021, 20:27 (Ref:4031744)

"I guess the size of the sticker will determine what level sponsorship"

And they're big stickers on it.

**GTRMagic** · 29 Jan 2021, 00:01 (Ref:4031767)

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Originally Posted by kittle

Just like Repco did with DJRTP 2 years ago?

Not sure why there is so much hate around Repco becoming the major sponsor.

A continuation of the xenophobia from SuperCheap about an 'Australian' company (*ASX listed as Super Retail Group, so perhaps not even 100% Australian) being gazumped in a sporting sponsorship by an American company... with a famous Australian name attached...

Please explain

rich07 · 29 Jan 2021, 00:54 (Ref:4031772)

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Originally Posted by JAFA851

I hope 888 with Supercheap Auto win Bathurst for as long as Repco are the naming sponsor, just to stick it to Supercars and Mr Seamer.

And this is the childish behaviour I’ve come to expect from Supercars fans who don’t understand the commercial realities of the sport. I’m more surprised when I meet someone who follows the sport who actually understands these realities because it’s few and far between.

Mixer · 29 Jan 2021, 01:00 (Ref:4031774)

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Originally Posted by rich07

And this is the childish behaviour I’ve come to expect from Supercars fans who don’t understand the commercial realities of the sport. I’m more surprised when I meet someone who follows the sport who actually understands these realities because it’s few and far between.

Supercars is a business with shareholders.

If they allowed Supercheap to renew at a lower price than offered by Repco, they would have broken the law, and would be sued.

It's dead simple.

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chavez · 29 Jan 2021, 01:50 (Ref:4031783)

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Originally Posted by Mixer

Supercars is a business with shareholders.

If they allowed Supercheap to renew at a lower price than offered by Repco, they would have broken the law, and would be sued.

It's dead simple.

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What law?

Mixer · 29 Jan 2021, 01:58 (Ref:4031786)

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Originally Posted by chavez

What law?

I would suggest breach of fudiciary duty, with section 232 of the Corporations Act covering things like "actions contrary to the interests of shareholders" being explicitly actionable.

Under Section 233 of the Act provides wide ranging powers for actions such as these.

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chavez · 29 Jan 2021, 08:24 (Ref:4031800)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mixer

I would suggest breach of fudiciary duty, with section 232 of the Corporations Act covering things like "actions contrary to the interests of shareholders" being explicitly actionable.

Under Section 233 of the Act provides wide ranging powers for actions such as these.

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Are you suggesting a company must:-

(a) accept the lowest quote when purchasing products or services

and

(b) accept the highest price when selling produces or services.

To not do so would be contrary to Section 232?

Mixer · 29 Jan 2021, 08:36 (Ref:4031801)

It would place a board at risk of being sued for such, absolutely.

The market for media rights is a bit button topic and you can bet if they turned down a higher offer they would be challenged at their AGM, board possibly spilled and legal action threatened.

These laws have meant that companies are effectively legally bound to be sociopathic.

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**GTRMagic** · 29 Jan 2021, 21:13 (Ref:4031935)

Mr Mazepin took the administrators of Force India to court over just such a thing, his belief that he had offered more for the team than the selected winner, the Stroll consortium... it’s been tested before...

Jack65 · 30 Jan 2021, 02:17 (Ref:4031958)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Mr Mazepin took the administrators of Force India to court over just such a thing, his belief that he had offered more for the team than the selected winner, the Stroll consortium... it’s been tested before...

Tested in an Australian court? If not, then irrelevant.

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