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Old 23 Nov 2018, 00:34 (Ref:3865126)   #1
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Thanks CL

The end of an era this weekend with Lowndes, last drive as a full time driver.

Hopefully plenty of good years as a co-driver for the endurance events, and a few more Bathurst wins.

Enjoy the next phase of your career.

And I will grant you a pardon for passing JB at Bathurst in ‘94.
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Old 23 Nov 2018, 01:27 (Ref:3865140)   #2
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Old 25 Nov 2018, 01:15 (Ref:3865564)   #3
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I'm not convinced about this retirement thing.

It's only come about cause Roland couldn't find funding for his car. Had a sponsor signed on for 2 years, would Lowndes commit for 2 more years? Absolutely IMO.

Yes he's said he's comfortable with the decision, but contractually he probably has to say that... I reckon by mid next year the hunger might be too much for him, especially if he has good endurance results.

You'd think they'd be plenty of teams, that would still sign him in a heartbeat.



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Old 25 Nov 2018, 08:24 (Ref:3865658)   #4
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I'm not convinced about this retirement thing.

It's only come about cause Roland couldn't find funding for his car. Had a sponsor signed on for 2 years, would Lowndes commit for 2 more years? Absolutely IMO.

Yes he's said he's comfortable with the decision, but contractually he probably has to say that... I reckon by mid next year the hunger might be too much for him, especially if he has good endurance results.

You'd think they'd be plenty of teams, that would still sign him in a heartbeat.
Dare to say this is a sabbatical to do some stuff out of his system. (GT3, GTLM, media, etc) 2020 he'll be in a different team. Didn't he say a few times he wanted to retire his career driving a Ford?
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Old 25 Nov 2018, 08:54 (Ref:3865661)   #5
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Old 25 Nov 2018, 09:07 (Ref:3865662)   #6
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It's only come about cause Roland couldn't find funding for his car. Had a sponsor signed on for 2 years, would Lowndes commit for 2 more years? Absolutely IMO.
Given what he has done in the sport, if the plum drive isn't available where would you go?

I couldn't see Lowndes driving the Blanchard car or going to Team 18 - where else is he supposed to go?
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Old 25 Nov 2018, 10:52 (Ref:3865695)   #9
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I don't think he'd do an Ingall and go to LDM to keep the dream alive. I do think after 24 years he should do it fully on his terms.

I think the competitive juices still flow pretty hard and watching from the sidelines next year, might prove difficult.

WAU? Tekno with a pukka 888 car and tech support?


Plus I don't think I could handle him in the commentary team. Crompo and Skaife will be sickening.

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Bit sad actually. A part of my childhood is over. Always wanted to race against CL in the V8's but alas he's retired and I never got into the main game or Super2.
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What a great photo.

I really enjoyed watching the line up of drivers and crew showing their appreciation of Craig on Sunday
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Yes me too.... I confess to a lump in my throat so no idea what he was going through emotionally.
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Given what he has done in the sport, if the plum drive isn't available where would you go?

I couldn't see Lowndes driving the Blanchard car or going to Team 18 - where else is he supposed to go?
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Old 26 Nov 2018, 09:52 (Ref:3865994)   #17
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Question is does he lump in with J-Dub or Giz for the enduros. If the indicators are correct in Whincup running number 888 next year, does that give us the answer ?
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When is Fabian's contract up?

Contracted to end of 2019 I believe.
I think this is the same for Mostert - would love to see Chaz take that seat.

Even with a strong car Fabian still didn't really have Scottys back in Newcastle.
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Contracted to end of 2019 I believe.
I think this is the same for Mostert - would love to see Chaz take that seat.

Even with a strong car Fabian still didn't really have Scottys back in Newcastle.
now THAT would be a strong line up. And Chaz could get some references to other Penske options OS if the BMW thing dries up

You'd have to think 2019 in a new aero package would be Tickford's last chance to keep a decent driver
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No mention of Levi or Chilli?
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not sure didn't catch Dave Reynolds' speech
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No mention of Levi or Chilli?
Sources close to that, hint at their mother denying him the right to do so.

But I digress.

A fantastic innings by Mr Lowndes. Started with a bang, duking it out with the highly decorated Mr Bowe, coming close to winning Bathurst on debut, to capping it off having his most competitive season for some time.

Thanks, and farewell CL.
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Sources close to that, hint at their mother denying him the right to do so.

But I digress.
It's weird with the former Mrs. Lowndes. One minute she bags him out on social media, next she's giving her "full moral support". I'm friends with the family but even then I can't figure out her hate/love thing she has for him. (And yes, she has weaponized their children which is Rule #1 for what not to do when a marriage/relationship breaks down)
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