2013 Dunlop V8Supercar Development Series

**GTRMagic** · 30 Sep 2012, 07:41 (Ref:3144028)

It seems that there are plans afoot to make a franchise system ala the main game feed somehow into the 2013 Dunlop V8Supercar Development Series.

Some has been written about this in the likes of AA, but they never really get to the benefits to the entrants.

From what we have seen so far, in 2013, there will apparently be 25 franchise holders for the DVS series.

Not sure exactly what qualifies an entrant as being one of the lucky 25 franchise holders, primarily because the discussions written in the funny papers seem to suggest that longstanding entrants shall be allocated one..

Of interest is the deal that Evans Motorsport seems to have done with Greg Murphy Racing. While conventional wisdom suggested that the entirety of the team was being taken over, the team equipment as well as the brace of Holden Commodore VE's, there have been suggestions that Evans Motorsport is only buying the entrant's licence to qualify the new entity for one of the 25 golden tickets for 2013...

Also of note is that Mr Eggleston is apparently running his ex-WP VE til season's end to also qualify for a franchise.

The '25' franchise holders are said to be committed to attending each round of the series, for what financial benefit isnt quite clear either.

The development series has had a number of goes at sorting out a financial future for itself, of getting a contra supply of onboard cameras for the teams, to trying to sell the lower door & sill areas on the cars to other series platform sponsor.

Wonder what lays in store for these guys...

Eurobrun · 30 Sep 2012, 07:52 (Ref:3144034)

My understanding is that there will be 25 franchise entries but other cars will be allowed to enter in the same way as this year

**GTRMagic** · 30 Sep 2012, 07:52 (Ref:3144035)

But it begs the question, what is the risk/reward/point of the franchise system?

Just Do It! · 1 Oct 2012, 11:20 (Ref:3144561)

Interesting post, GTR.

Seemingly, the risks are quite high - some heated discussions have taken place in the pits at events. Pretty cool all round, by all accounts.

The GRM/Evans deal is interesting as it doesn't seem to include licenses. Season 2013 is apparently near fully subscribed and sees preference given to those that have raced in previous seasons, including the current cars.

In essence, this means that each car that has raced this year will get a license. Those new entrants who have survived the recession and put funding in place for next year, such as Evans additional cars, will likely be battling to make the field.

There's no Main Series-style entry certainty, and seemingly some will come to each round in hope and go home in despair - This isn't the most productive way to run a feeder category.

This is all very interesting, and none of it takes into account the potential legal stoush around the original Level 3 licenses for those that have run for a very long time and their share of the equity payout upon the sale.

There's still much water to flow under the bridge yet!!!

eduardo1 · 2 Oct 2012, 08:26 (Ref:3145065)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

But it begs the question, what is the risk/reward/point of the franchise system?

My guess would be the franchisees will be given some sort of appearance money/bonus for attending every round.

Round-by-round entrants would have to pay an entry fee.

**GTRMagic** · 2 Dec 2012, 09:46 (Ref:3174132)

Mr Jane should think himself a lucky young man... taking delivery of the #9, a twice race winning SBR chassis...

... while Mr Russell apparently takes delivery of the as-raced #47 Lucky 7 Falcon, and Mr Hector takes possession of the 2012 Dunlop development series championship winner this week...

peckstar · 2 Dec 2012, 10:04 (Ref:3174135)

did skaife say 23 of the 28 cars out there today already have buyers.

should be a good series next year, excuses are reduced

**GTRMagic** · 2 Dec 2012, 10:09 (Ref:3174137)

And some of the existing gear (VE's anyway..) in the development series seems to be changing hands too...
AA should do a feature on it

Umai Naa · 2 Dec 2012, 11:48 (Ref:3174157)

I take it the Khumo series will be accepting BFs next year.

Eurobrun · 2 Dec 2012, 23:26 (Ref:3174360)

Why does Micheal Hector still have a drive, he isn't a great driver and a bit of an idiot as well

Umai Naa · 2 Dec 2012, 23:28 (Ref:3174363)

$$ <-- ?

Ideally, there are a few guys that would be better-suited to the KV8s, but you can say that about any motorsport catagory.

kittle · 3 Dec 2012, 04:08 (Ref:3174451)

So where are all the cars going next year.

I know where most are going to but whats the actuall list.

And i havent heard if the Kelly Racing, HRT, BJR cars have been sold. I know that DJR want to keep 1 or 2 cars for a development drive.

Does anyone have a list of who has brought which cars.

alfacors · 3 Dec 2012, 06:47 (Ref:3174484)

Russells have already taken delivery of the McLaughlin and Slade cars. But what will Drew be driving, or is he stepping out and letting Aaren have his shot?

Umai Naa · 3 Dec 2012, 08:42 (Ref:3174507)

I may be wrong, but I'm lead to believe the Russells already have an ex-SBR FG in their stable.

**GTRMagic** · 3 Dec 2012, 10:04 (Ref:3174547)

Quote:

Originally Posted by alfacors

Russells have already taken delivery of the McLaughlin and Slade cars. But what will Drew be driving, or is he stepping out and letting Aaren have his shot?

Delivered today...

**GTRMagic** · 3 Dec 2012, 10:05 (Ref:3174548)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Umai Naa

I may be wrong, but I'm lead to believe the Russells already have an ex-SBR FG in their stable.

Sadly not.. although they do have 3 low mileage ex-BJR BFs for sale

kittle · 3 Dec 2012, 22:03 (Ref:3174755)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Umai Naa

I may be wrong, but I'm lead to believe the Russells already have an ex-SBR FG in their stable.

I was led to believe that the Novacastrian Team were campaigning three FG's next year. They were trying to secure the third car earlier in the year.

Story here.

http://www.speedcafe.com/2012/08/15/...o-sbr-falcons/

Racenut · 4 Dec 2012, 01:31 (Ref:3174820)

led to believe ...
Thats an interesting term, I would not believe it til I saw it.

alfacors · 4 Dec 2012, 07:57 (Ref:3174886)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racenut

led to believe ...
Thats an interesting term, I would not believe it til I saw it.

Well they have 2 cars so far.

**GTRMagic** · 8 Dec 2012, 07:22 (Ref:3176439)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Mr Jane should think himself a lucky young man... taking delivery of the #9, a twice race winning SBR chassis...

Looks like Image Racing got a bonnet off #4...

Umai Naa · 8 Dec 2012, 07:54 (Ref:3176444)

The original one had farewell messages on it.

Is the one in the foreground an ex-SBR car as well?

kittle · 10 Dec 2012, 00:25 (Ref:3176973)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kittle

I was led to believe that the Novacastrian Team were campaigning three FG's next year. They were trying to secure the third car earlier in the year.

Story here.

http://www.speedcafe.com/2012/08/15/...o-sbr-falcons/

The Russels are still looking for a third car.

http://www.v8supercars.com.au/champi...1/default.aspx

Crash Test · 10 Dec 2012, 05:12 (Ref:3176978)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Umai Naa

Is the one in the foreground an ex-SBR car as well?

It looks like the ex-Ash Walsh BF.

kittle · 10 Dec 2012, 05:38 (Ref:3176981)

So has the #4 SBR car gone to Matt Stone Racing as well.

Matt Stone currently has an FG in its fleet.

**GTRMagic** · 10 Dec 2012, 10:30 (Ref:3177020)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kittle

So has the #4 SBR car gone to Matt Stone Racing as well.

Matt Stone currently has an FG in its fleet.

MSR is said to have 2 SBR-built FG Falcons, the #4 car as used by Mr Holdsworth this year, and the car they took possession of just after the enduros. Plus the Fujitsu-liveried Dunlop series championship winner that is now in Mr Russell's shed..

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