Any news on endurance wildcards? (merged x1)

[sizzle]

Originally Posted by rdmdog

Let as many who want enter, pre qualify if required, and the fastest 55 start the race! Where is the problem with that!!

[Just Do It!]

I think the Midget Weather Racer might be in one of the other entries

[Axeman444]

Will Ritter get signed on for Sonic for next year if they try again?

[STEALTHY]

Originally Posted by Pro Racer

wern't DJR one of them presumably for Mr Denyer? also wouldn't they have run an FG as you said GTR DJR have now got a 3rd FG? would beinteresting to know why they got knocked back.

I assume its because of all the outgoing expenses resulting from signing JC as a driver.

[Pro Racer]

Originally Posted by STEALTHY

I assume its because of all the outgoing expenses resulting from signing JC as a driver.

Dick in Tassy when James crashed: "****, there goes our wildcard".

[STEALTHY]

Originally Posted by Pro Racer

Dick in Tassy when James crashed: "****, there goes our wildcard".

Something along those lines. Although I'm sure he's said that a few times this year

[GTRMagic]

Confirmed

[Falcadore]

Originally Posted by ADZ351

Interesting too that the criteria was -

"For starters, the process works like this;
applicants must provide details regarding
what equipment they intend to use, who
will be running the cars, the drivers who be
entered, confirmed sponsors, and the available
budget." MeNews 107

Guidelines put in place one would imagine to stop dreamers promising the world and delivering dirt, yet -

"Matthew White Racing’s
entry has a vale of secrecy
surrounding it as eNews went to
press. Team owner White would
not part with any information
regarding the entry other than
“We’ll be there.” It is believed that
MWR has the opportunity to
run a current spec FPR FG, if the
right funds are available" MeNews 109

So much for transparency, but what else would you expect from VE$A!

Just because they've told VESA, doesn't mean they have to tell you yet. Shouldn't make assumptions.

[ADZ351]

Originally Posted by Falcadore

Just because they've told VESA, doesn't mean they have to tell you yet. Shouldn't make assumptions.

I suppose we will know when the ad appears in 105 or Motorsport News advertising for a cheap P.I. & Bathurst drives. Since a particular teams stable of drivers are already penciled in with existing L1 teams the pilots will have to come from somewhere.


Oh, and by the way, Id be running bathurst in a current spec FPR FG if the right funds are available... and I dont even drive!

[GTRMagic]

It seems that Mr Lowe's development series Falcon is being prepared for the enduros for Mr Lowe and Mr Assaillit. The story in MeN suggests that the car will be painted in similar colours to Mr Assaillit's Fujitsu/DQH car for the events.

The chassis is ex-FPR, and if prepped properly, and the drivers keep out of trouble, could be a top 15 chance at Bathurst!

Funny that its staying in Fujitsu colours... wonder how much airtime it will get?

[Axeman444]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Funny that its staying in Fujitsu colours... wonder how much airtime it will get?

and wonder how many times Matt White will confuse the car with Bright's? or perhaps that's the intention...

[Just Do It!]

Or Jason pulls into MWR's pit looking for fuel, tyres, brakes, and Reindler

[GTRMagic]

Sonic Withdraws

[Biggy G]

hmmm, if this is to happen in the future will proof need to be provided that the teams can afford to run it? ie; Give us reasons to let you race, show us proof you will have the funds to race.

This free spot is a wasted opportunity, im sure there are a few teams that missed out on the chance that are a bit peeved now.

[STEALTHY]

I'm still wondering how he gets to make such decisions (not letting another car in, and likewise not re selling the REC.

I sure as hell didn't vote for him.

[msportfan]

so in total, what fujitsu drivers have a seat? and with what teams?

[GTRMagic]

In MeN tonight, Mr D.Sieders is teaming with Mr Fisher in the ex-888 2006 Bathurst winner for the 2 enduros.. brother Colin has opted out.

[Falcadore]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

In MeN tonight, Mr D.Sieders is teaming with Mr Fisher in the ex-888 2006 Bathurst winner for the 2 enduros.. brother Colin has opted out.

So that then leaves to be confirmed:

Brad Jones Racing co-drivers (presumably Andrew and Brad Jones)
Rod Nash Racing co-driver (presumably Andrew Thompson)
Greg Murphy Racing co-driver (presumably Tax Douglas)

and also race numbers of the three Fujitsu teams, although Sieders have used 19 in promo art, I presume 47 for Walter/?Douglas? but MW Motorsport could use a bunch of numbers and if memory serves had appeared previously they would use 21?

[Falcadore]

Originally Posted by msportfan

so in total, what fujitsu drivers have a seat? and with what teams?

Based on current Fujitsu pointscore
1. Jonathon Webb - #18 Dick Johnson Racing
2. David Russell - no seat
3. James Moffat - no seat
4. Grant Denyer - no seat
5. Daniel Gaunt - #9 Stone Brothers Racing
6. Shane Price - #10 Walkinshaw Racing
7. Sam Walter - #47 Greg Murphy Racing
8. Brad Lowe - #21? MW Motorsport
9. Taz Douglas - #47 Greg Murphy Racing
10. Damian Assaillit - #21? MW Motorsport
11. Geoff Emery - no seat
12. Rodney Jane - no seat
13. Ben McCashney - no seat
14. David Sieders - #19 Siders Racing Team
15. Karl Reindler - #25 Stone Brothers Racing
16. Leanne Tander - #333 Paul Cruickshank Racing
17. Drew Russell - no seat
18. Ben Eggleston - no seat
19. Tony Bates - no seat
20. Bryce Washington - no seat
21. Colin Corkery - no seat
22. Mark McNally - #16 Kelly Racing
23. Todd Wanless - no seat
24. Gene Rollinson - no seat
25. Mark Howard - no seat
26. Colin Sieders - no seat
27. Paul Morris - #67 Paul Morris Motorsport
28. Chris Alajajian - no seat
29. Brett Hobson - no seat

[Armageddon]

Originally Posted by Falcadore

Greg Murphy Racing co-driver (presumably Tax Douglas)

and also race numbers of the three Fujitsu teams, although Sieders have used 19 in promo art, I presume 47 for Walter/?Douglas? but MW Motorsport could use a bunch of numbers and if memory serves had appeared previously they would use 21?

Taz has been confirmed with Sam since before Sandown, I assume Sam and Taz will run 47 as the art work has that number included on the roof.

[Falcadore]

Originally Posted by Armageddon

Taz has been confirmed with Sam since before Sandown, I assume Sam and Taz will run 47 as the art work has that number included on the roof.

Having a hard time finding that confirmation. You know where I can find it?

[Armageddon]

It was confirmed in Enews issue 115, they ran an article on Sam debuting the VE and mentioned it in there along with the design, for those that missed it you could also use the below as a confirmation.

[GTRMagic]

Roadways has a long history in the sport, being a principal backer of Steve Harrington (Ian Harrington, former owner of Roadways) and Allan Grice in a series of Les Small prepared Commodores.

Its the very same legal entity, with what looks like new owners.

I somehow suspect the car wont be a rocketship...

[Belly13]

Originally Posted by Armageddon

It was confirmed in Enews issue 115, they ran an article on Sam debuting the VE and mentioned it in there along with the design, for those that missed it you could also use the below as a confirmation.

Nice looking car.
I just hope that V8SA can learn from the whole Sonic affair and improve this process for next year. I also believe that next year Sonic should be put to the bottom of the list for their 'behaviour' this year. There are certainly some teams which have been left out of the wildcard situation that could have fulfilled their wildcard financially, etc.

[Armageddon]

Belly13, I have to disagree with you on that comment, V8SA have a good process in place to allocate the Wildcard entries, these being, Applicants must provide details regarding what equipment they intend to use, who will be running the cars, the drivers to be entered, confirmed sponsors, and the available budget. Along with those details, applicants must submit $2500 of the $10000 entry fee, refundable for unsuccessful applicants.

Going by that V8SA covered all bases and I believe Sonic did too. One would assume that Soinc would have had the entry as Washington and Moffat in Washingtons car with his sponsors on the application when submissions closed, 8th June, yet the announcment of Washington departurey came after the closing date, since then Sonic have been trying to secure funding to maintain there entry.

I honestly don't think V8SA could have done anything differently to avoid this happening, it was out of there control.