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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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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. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk |
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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. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk |
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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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I hope he will continue to race and win in Bathurst! He's an absolutely Legend
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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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No mention of Levi or Chilli?
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It can't be too long before they're able to speak for themselves?
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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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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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