2021 VASC Silly Season

[GTRMagic]

Originally Posted by Matt K

Is KGR really a separate entity to Kelly Racing? I though Grove just bought in the team and Kelly Racing was morphed into Kelly Grove Racing.

The latest issue of AA suggests that Mr Grove bought into the 'racing team' while the building, equipment, engine shop etc was still a part of the Kelly Racing business.

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

The latest issue of AA suggests that Mr Grove bought into the 'racing team' while the building, equipment, engine shop etc was still a part of the Kelly Racing business.

All that aside, still very weird circumstances to drop out cold turkey and go off the radar.

[GTRMagic]

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

All that aside, still very weird circumstances to drop out cold turkey and go off the radar.

Mr R.Kelly is often on the teev lately showing off the "MARK" Mach1 Mustang...

[Denosaur]

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

All that aside, still very weird circumstances to drop out cold turkey and go off the radar.

It's one thing to drop of the radar if they have clashing sponsors, that's a given.

But that being said, after the spending how many days on the road last year with family and team, and what COVID has done, I don't blame him for dropping off the face of the earth.

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by Denosaur

But that being said, after the spending how many days on the road last year with family and team, and what COVID has done, I don't blame him for dropping off the face of the earth.

No one could argue with that.

Good to see Rickstar in the car testing this week.

[E.B]

Ironically today Speedcafe ran an article in which both current KGR drivers have commented on the "invaluable help" RK's involvement in the development of this year's car has been, specifically mentioning his input at test sessions having helped in particular Heimgartner.
https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/05/20...r-development/

[Kingair]

Likewise, good to see Rick at the Winton test day.

[one five five]

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[GTRMagic]

Originally Posted by E.B

Ironically today Speedcafe ran an article in which both current KGR drivers have commented on the "invaluable help" RK's involvement in the development of this year's car has been, specifically mentioning his input at test sessions having helped in particular Heimgartner.
https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/05/20...r-development/

Perhaps Mr Reynolds isnt a setup guru?

[Sandgroper]

could we see a KGR wildcard with Rick Kelly and Matt Campbell at Bathurst as mentioned on Speedcafe......seems feasible.

the more the merrier I say

[Gaz170]

[Tourer]

Mr Murphy & Mr Stanaway Wildcard at Bathurst is a real thing.
Raises lots of questions about how it'll go - best of luck to them. Pretty serious commitment from Mr Boost - is that 3 cars or 4 cars now that will be carrying Boost as the main sponsor?

[Axeman444]

Originally Posted by Tourer

Mr Murphy & Mr Stanaway Wildcard at Bathurst is a real thing.
Raises lots of questions about how it'll go - best of luck to them. Pretty serious commitment from Mr Boost - is that 3 cars or 4 cars now that will be carrying Boost as the main sponsor?

I will predict nowhere near as good as they hope.

With the **** canning Mr Boost is giving to Mr Story, you would have to have a very long hard think about entertaining any opportunity of a business collusion before signing up with Adderton surely?

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by Tourer

Mr Murphy & Mr Stanaway Wildcard at Bathurst is a real thing.
Raises lots of questions about how it'll go - best of luck to them. Pretty serious commitment from Mr Boost - is that 3 cars or 4 cars now that will be carrying Boost as the main sponsor?

Yeah not sure on the competitiveness of them both without laps in the car. But what a honeymoon. Congrats on Boost for more support

[E.B]

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Congrats on Boost for more support

Not bad for a bloke who wanted nothing to do with supercars anymore when he bailed on GRM. He must have more stickers on cars than anyone.

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by E.B

Not bad for a bloke who wanted nothing to do with supercars anymore when he bailed on GRM. He must have more stickers on cars than anyone.

WHo cares as long as he is investing in the series and putting money where his mouth is

[Matt K]

I wonder if this is a try from Stanaway to return to motorsport full-time? I doubt he'd find a seat in Supercars but maybe something else?
Anybody know what he's been up to after his 'retirement'?

[chunterer]

Originally Posted by Matt K

I wonder if this is a try from Stanaway to return to motorsport full-time? I doubt he'd find a seat in Supercars but maybe something else?
Anybody know what he's been up to after his 'retirement'?

Was it comfirmed he had recovered fully from his back/neck problems?

[GTRMagic]

Originally Posted by Axeman444

I will predict nowhere near as good as they hope.

With the **** canning Mr Boost is giving to Mr Story, you would have to have a very long hard think about entertaining any opportunity of a business collusion before signing up with Adderton surely?

It was an interesting strategy to share displeasure with DJR in such a way

Just the same as the alleged 'marketing' that sees the Boost founder personally @#$%canning pretty much every story about the Supercheap wildcard.. of which the lead driver is Boost-supported

Boost dont seem to want to play in their own lane... when in reality their competition isnt other car sponsors, its other telcos...

And it difficult to figure out if all this branding (ala Wilson Security & now NTI) translates to sales... at some point diminishing returns show up

I do wonder too if a tie up with SuperCheap for Boost may have provided a larger platform for growth...

[Matt K]

Originally Posted by chunterer

Was it comfirmed he had recovered fully from his back/neck problems?

Haven't heard anything about it to be honest...

[ford71]

According to my son, Stanaway showed up in Fortnite tournaments directly after retiring from V8SC.... could've been him I guess....

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by Matt K

Haven't heard anything about it to be honest...

Richie missed number of races due to Back/Neck issues

[Matt K]

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Richie missed number of races due to Back/Neck issues

Yes but I haven't heard any confirmation of whether he fully recovered.

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by Matt K

Yes but I haven't heard any confirmation of whether he fully recovered.

I would have thought after 2 years or there abouts he would be fine.

time will tell

[E.B]

Mostert inks multi year extension at WAU.
Puts paid to any thoughts of him being the natural choice for JW's seat at T888
Mostert seems very happy with the way things have panned out at Clayton and has signed until at least end 2023.
https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/06/15...wau-extension/