Greg Murphy...The New Ford Saviour... - Page 2

TS-Fitty · 22 Aug 2009, 21:44 (Ref:2526279)

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Originally Posted by Pro Racer

i'm a Holden man through and through, nothing will change that, teams and drivers come and go, whether there is one Holden or 50 Holdens or even 0 i'll still watch the racing as i am a motorsport fan and love racing.

Me too. I am Holden through and through also. I admire how successful 888 have been. How good is a team that is relatively new in this category to not only have the amount of podiums they've had but also win 3 Bathursts in a row ? In the modern day of parity and professionalism, it is quite an achievement and I'd imagine, something that won't be bettered for a while.
Although I want a Holden to win, it was good to see Courtney trying hard against Whincup yesterday because I want to see good racing, not a walk in the park for someone that is 400m in front. Next year will probably be even better racing (especially between HRT and 888) and that's what I watch for.

retro · 22 Aug 2009, 22:53 (Ref:2526314)

Well I've not seen any other drivers/team owners comment on this since Murph spoke up so it's dead in the water.

Peter Ford · 24 Aug 2009, 03:14 (Ref:2527044)

wonder if the offer was good enough,would he jump ship to the blue oval fold?.

Axeman444 · 24 Aug 2009, 04:02 (Ref:2527052)

would the offer be any more than $10? holden can keep him and his mates

bluesport · 24 Aug 2009, 04:53 (Ref:2527060)

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Originally Posted by Axeman444

would the offer be any more than $10? holden can keep him and his mates

Personally I think Murph would be an asset in a competitive car......he could definately take another Bathurst crown.

Pro Racer · 24 Aug 2009, 05:01 (Ref:2527062)

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Originally Posted by Peter Ford

wonder if the offer was good enough,would he jump ship to the blue oval fold?.

IMO it would definatly be yes, considering the team is not manufactuer supported, if a manufactuer decided to throw coin at them they would more then likely jump as most teams would.

EDIT: and here is the answer straight from the horses mouth (he really is starting to talk more like a team owner):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp8VXqKmLg0

STEALTHY · 24 Aug 2009, 05:10 (Ref:2527065)

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Originally Posted by Chris - Melb

I guess you did; because FPR had race wins at Eastern Creek, Barbagallo, Hidden Valley and Queensland Raceway - often multiple wins.

FPR finished second in a series with Winterbottom, ahead of HRT.

Anyway Ford fans, how about looking at the glass being half full, not half empty...

Wow 2nd in a championship. Just ask Russell how that felt for years......

My point was, they don't dominate, like HRT did, or like SBR then T8 have. They should!

Driver TBA · 24 Aug 2009, 06:05 (Ref:2527073)

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Originally Posted by Peter Ford

wonder if the offer was good enough,would he jump ship to the blue oval fold?.

He tried to jump in the late 90's/early 00's to SBR. Even got as far as a meeting with Ross Stone and Howard Marsden. Problem was Mr Marsden was not interested in the idea one bit.
Murph made mention of this is his book a few years ago. Always found it strange that Marsden did'nt want him, maybe it all happened when Ford were chasing Lowndes and Ambrose?

smokin'joe · 24 Aug 2009, 06:35 (Ref:2527077)

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Originally Posted by bluesport

Personally I think Murph would be an asset in a competitive car......he could definately take another Bathurst crown.

i'd be most surprised if he and Skaife wern't on the top step this year.......... barring any dramas with other cars and officials!!!

Chris - Melb · 24 Aug 2009, 07:51 (Ref:2527109)

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Originally Posted by STEALTHY

...My point was, they don't dominate, like HRT did, or like SBR then T8 have. They should!

It's been a LONG time since HRT has dominated. No one seems to be 'beating them up' over that fact though.

Is it 'easier' being a Holden team - lower expectations ?

wechy · 24 Aug 2009, 09:02 (Ref:2527139)

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Originally Posted by Chris - Melb

It's been a LONG time since HRT has dominated. No one seems to be 'beating them up' over that fact though.

Is it 'easier' being a Holden team - lower expectations ?

Have you not seen BILLY`s posts!!!

bluesport · 24 Aug 2009, 10:21 (Ref:2527187)

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Originally Posted by Chris - Melb

It's been a LONG time since HRT has dominated. No one seems to be 'beating them up' over that fact though.

Is it 'easier' being a Holden team - lower expectations ?

Dominated? No......detonated? Yes (Tander on Saturday).

STEALTHY · 24 Aug 2009, 12:14 (Ref:2527247)

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Originally Posted by Chris - Melb

It's been a LONG time since HRT has dominated. No one seems to be 'beating them up' over that fact though.

Is it 'easier' being a Holden team - lower expectations ?

Wow, you really are slow.

HRT dominated.
Then SBR dominated.
Now T8 are Dominating.

FPR - NEVER have dominated.

We on the same page now? If you don't get that, i don't think i can dumb it down any further.

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