What happened to Steve Ellery?

Prickly_Goo · 14 Jun 2007, 01:19 (Ref:1936476)

I was going thru a old Alpha magazine where they did a article with Triple 8 at Bathurst (the year Ellery got 3rd and Lowndes got the wheel), as I was reading I was wondering what happened to Mr Ellery?

Now, I think he's a top bloke, and reckon he go the short end of the stick at 888, and then with SCA after Indy.

What Im tryna say is does anyone know what he's up to now? CC maybe?

TSR · 14 Jun 2007, 01:28 (Ref:1936479)

Pretty sure he is driving Carrera Cup and will drive along side The Dude at Sandown & Bathurst.

pete60 · 14 Jun 2007, 01:34 (Ref:1936483)

Yes ( for Sherrin Motorsport) and yes

User Name · 14 Jun 2007, 07:28 (Ref:1936640)

WhoTF is "the dude"

chavez · 14 Jun 2007, 07:33 (Ref:1936645)

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Originally Posted by User Name

WhoTF is "the dude"

Paul Morris

Timu · 14 Jun 2007, 07:37 (Ref:1936650)

Ellery has a pretty good track record at the mountain. I wouldn't count them out of a top 5 finish this year...

BlueBlood · 14 Jun 2007, 07:55 (Ref:1936659)

I would, based purely on the main driver.

Boxy · 14 Jun 2007, 08:10 (Ref:1936672)

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Originally Posted by BlueBlood

I would, based purely on the main driver.

I agree. I had a few bucks on these boys at Bathurst last year at crazy odds.
A podium would have paid hansomly.
Won't make that mistake again!!
I find Morris a bit of a loose unit (although kudos to the B12 hr drive in the BMW), whereas Ellery really lifts for the big events.

pete55 · 14 Jun 2007, 10:16 (Ref:1936738)

If some people followed motorsport instead of just V8 Supercars they might have an idea of who is driving what. You might even find it interesting.

scr · 14 Jun 2007, 10:42 (Ref:1936755)

hear hear

D.R.T. · 14 Jun 2007, 12:16 (Ref:1936790)

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Originally Posted by BlueBlood

I would, based purely on the main driver.

Morris has pretty pretty good form at Bathurst

Pro Racer · 14 Jun 2007, 14:26 (Ref:1936858)

IMO Ellery deserves a better co-driver, IMO the dude comes across as a arigant (spelling) and i think he thinks it's never his fault.

**GTRMagic** · 14 Jun 2007, 21:10 (Ref:1937204)

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Originally Posted by Pro Racer

IMO Ellery deserves a better co-driver, IMO the dude comes across as a arigant (spelling) and i think he thinks it's never his fault.

And this impacts his driving ability how?

Take out Mr Morris and you dont have a Team Sirromet, then Mr Ellery doesnt have a ride....

Amonfan · 14 Jun 2007, 21:57 (Ref:1937261)

Steve Ellery is also running the Leopard Enduro at Bundaberg in July. Glen Seton is having another run in the enduro, fresh from his recent Over 40s Title win in Tag Light @ Coffs Harbour.

STEVO · 14 Jun 2007, 23:49 (Ref:1937361)

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Originally Posted by Amonfan

Steve Ellery is also running the Leopard Enduro at Bundaberg in July. Glen Seton is having another run in the enduro, fresh from his recent Over 40s Title win in Tag Light @ Coffs Harbour.

Thanks for that update mate. Is there a website where I can maybe get more info about the race that Glenn won? Anywhere I can get photos or a results sheet or race report? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers.

taylz · 15 Jun 2007, 01:23 (Ref:1937390)

At this very moment, I believe Steve Ellery is in the pit area at the Darwin Karting Association track pit crewing for his 2 sons Dalton and Tristan, who are racing in this weekends NT Karting Championships.

db120176 · 15 Jun 2007, 01:33 (Ref:1937393)

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Originally Posted by pete55

If some people followed motorsport instead of just V8 Supercars they might have an idea of who is driving what. You might even find it interesting.

Time is an issue for a lot of people. Unless the other catagories can do something extrordinary to gain my attention, V8 Supercars will be the catagory that gets my sole attention

db120176 · 15 Jun 2007, 02:59 (Ref:1937407)

It was disappointing when he left V8 Supercars. He closed the team with a view to bigger things at Triple 888, but it just didn't go that way. Is his family still loaded?

Pro Racer · 15 Jun 2007, 03:17 (Ref:1937409)

i thnk CC is good for him unless he could get a competitive drive in V8's CC is good enough as he is doing alright there IMO.

kramer · 15 Jun 2007, 03:47 (Ref:1937420)

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Originally Posted by BlueBlood

I would, based purely on the main driver.

Me too.

Last year Ellery was faster in practice, qualifying and the race. He did more laps in the race, smiled and was available to people like fans and the media. Nor does he treat people like idiots.

SE deserves better.

Kramer

motor.mouth · 15 Jun 2007, 23:19 (Ref:1938031)

I will be at the Leopard race in Bundy, I will try to snap some pics.

Sweet Corn · 16 Jun 2007, 00:35 (Ref:1938063)

Steve Ellery and Paul Morris are a formidable combination, Paul Morris has shown that he can drive anything competively be it an Aussie race car a BMW 12 hour car a Porsche cup car or a V8 supercar ,Steve is a great endurance racer and if they can put together a competitive car (and judging by the results at E.C. they are not far away)they will be a contender for the podium.

**GTRMagic** · 16 Jun 2007, 09:44 (Ref:1938221)

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Originally Posted by kramer

Me too.

Last year Ellery was faster in practice, qualifying and the race. He did more laps in the race, smiled and was available to people like fans and the media. Nor does he treat people like idiots.

SE deserves better.

Kramer

I didnt see too many other full time offers for Mr Ellery in the main game... which is disappointing because it is clear that the driver has a lot of experience and has the ability to run consistently.

The next question might be when Mr Ellery comes off contract at PMM at season's end, and who decides to pick him up for either a full time or enduro-only gig....

Pro Racer · 16 Jun 2007, 11:01 (Ref:1938258)

maybe Macrow to see out the season at TKR, Coulthard to TKR Ellery in the 2nd PMM car in 2008 ???

TheMan · 18 Jun 2007, 23:34 (Ref:1941189)

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Originally Posted by taylz

At this very moment, I believe Steve Ellery is in the pit area at the Darwin Karting Association track pit crewing for his 2 sons Dalton and Tristan, who are racing in this weekends NT Karting Championships.

Ellery definately was at the NT Karting Titles on the weekend spannering his two sons karts with his Dad Bruce and wife Kerrie and they did well. His eldest boy Dalton faught out for the win in Midgets all weekend and was there fighting in the final until a visible problem slowed him and he fell off the pace and finished 4th. His youngest Tristan started last in the final of the Midgets (Both in the same class) and was running 6th till eventually finishing in 8th.

He is obviously racing in CC and V8 at Sandown and Bathurst and is also doing the Leopard Enduro in Bunderberg, aswell as Seton and D'alberto.
Kartsport News.com is a great site for Karting news and will have some info on Seton's win a couple of weeks back and the Bundaberg kart club site will have info on the leopard enduro coming up. Also Kels Karts and Parts website will have info and entry listings for the enduro aswell.

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