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30 Aug 2012, 08:46 (Ref:3127268) | #1 | ||
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FPR unaffected by V8 ownership change
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So... what chance the big 'Falcon' drawing on the side of the FPR cars goes the way of the dodo....?
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What is the deal between FPR and FPV? Do Prodrive own FPR outright or is it part owned with Ford? Are FPV and Ford now just a sponsor of the team?
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I think they are going to have to actually start charging commercial rates and therefore not undercut other teams for sponsorships now... |
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none, unless replaced with other Ford livery
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30 Aug 2012, 22:15 (Ref:3127645) | #11 | |
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any chance we can bring the discusion from the end is nigh into this thread?
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Mentions that Prodrive left the WRC to pursue 'other interests' whereas we all know that is far from the truth - Subaru left. also mentions that Prodrive have been running Mini's on the WRC this year - again another mistruth in that it's clear that a) they have not done that, and that's because b) Prodrive failed to find the funding for the project and indeed annoyed the bosses in Munich so much they cut the ties. Seems to have a very rose coloured view of the kids from Banbury.... |
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its really a question that could be asked about any team though.
Will HRt leave holden at the end of 2014(15 whenever the date is) Whenever there is a life on a contract, then there is risk at the end. Of course switching brands when there is a reasonable deal available from the current brand carries some risk of losing the support base |
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Yes, and of course all but two teams at the moment survive quite happily without having a road car deal with the manufacturer. T8 seemed to manage reasonably well...
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Also if we're talking road car enhancement deals. How are DJR going? Or what about Wayne Gardiner Racing? |
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Ford is committed to FPR for next year and anything could happen in the next 12 months. Ford Performance Vehicles will be 100% owned by Ford, so there is more incentive for them to get some rub off for that. Ford could have easily closed FPV but they obviously see there's still a demand for performance vehicles and want to protect that passion. Good times ahead. |
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I certainly hope so, am waiting (and maybe saving) for them to realease the last GT-HO, wouldn't that be an awesome way to bow out.
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Non-Australians are too polite and respectful for that sort of caper.
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