Matt Stone Racing To VASC Aboard A Ford

[GTRMagic]

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- Jobri REC (leased for 2 years)
- JRR-owned DJRTP Falcon
- Wes Mc Dougall engineering
- Todd Hazelwood driving

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[V8 Fireworks]

"The team will also form a partnership with Shell V-Power Racing Team, racing one of their Ford FG-X Falcons that has been freshly rebuilt for next season." -- That's a worry (rebuilt = fitted with various left over bits?)... But given MSR's excellent relationship with DJRTP, it will probably be a rocketship and indeed better than current 888 Commodore.

It does seem a risk to abandon the 888 Commodore for other equipment -- are they getting shocks and other go-fast tweaks from DJRTP?

[GTRMagic]

The chassis MSR is getting has apparently been raced by DJRTP this season.

They are kinda aligned already, the Mostech engine shop on the MSR campus, and so many former SBR technogumbies now at DJRTP..

[mayhem]

Any mention of sponsors? They could use a Boost.

[peckstar]

I read recently that Boost will be on 3 teams next year

Exciting to have a new team on board. Season 2018 (IMO) is looking very competitive and the gap from top to bottom less

[GTRMagic]

And 8 Fords on the grid

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

And 8 Fords on the grid

which means just 14 Holdens (down from 16)

[GTRMagic]

[chavez]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

And 8 Fords on the grid

Has CAMS gazetted the Falcons eligible for historics yet?

But seriously, as a Ford fan that makes me very happy.

Hopefully 2019 will bring a much needed new model.

[Trev Campbell]

Great news for MSR and Todd. 4 South Aussies on the grid in 2018, Surely that would be a record.

[peckstar]

do Ross or Jim have anything to do with this team (i think i've seen jim hanging a round)

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[GTRMagic]

Originally Posted by peckstar

do Ross or Jim have anything to do with this team (i think i've seen jim hanging a round)

Mr J.Stone is at most rounds, Mr R.Stone does not appear connected to this team at all.

That said, it probably isn’t likely that Mr J. Stone will be at every round next season either.

[Mixer]

Very exciting for Todd but the vehicle and engineering is a big question mark for me.

These DJRTP machines are fast but fickle in the most talented and experienced hands, with some of the best engineering minds, how will MSR and Todd go in a single car team?

From what we saw earlier there is no ongoing support or even parts package for the car, so that in itself is interesting.

[GTRMagic]

[Razor]

Could we see a partnership between MSR and 23Red? Both teams are single teams with respectable drivers and running Ford Falcons. (Although one is Johnson-Penske and the other is Prodrive)

[Umai Naa]

They'll most likely share a pit boom.

[champcarman]

So where does it say it is a 2 year deal?

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by champcarman

So where does it say it is a 2 year deal?

the links in post 2 and 3

The team has secured the use of Jason Bright's Racing Entitlements Contract for 2018 and '19, locking in their place on the main series grid.

[champcarman]

Maybe true?

[thunderbolt]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsp...acc7cbb4b06e7f

KRE has supplied engines for all of Triple Eight Race Engineering’s Supercars Championship wins since 2009, and also currently supplies engines to Tekno Autosports and Team 18, as well as 2017 Super2 champions Matt Stone Racing

A ford with a Holden engine ?

[Umai Naa]

Where did you get that?

[GTRMagic]

Originally Posted by champcarman

Maybe true?

2 Year REC Lease Confirmed

...and no codrive obligations