Ritter gets Drive

pete55 · 10 Jul 2004, 12:12 (Ref:1032203)

Greg Ritter will be driving the Brad Tilley AU Falcon in the next round of the Konica Minolta series. This will certainly throw a cat amongst the pigeons.

peckstar · 10 Jul 2004, 12:14 (Ref:1032206)

sbr assistance?

pete55 · 10 Jul 2004, 12:17 (Ref:1032211)

I would imagine so. It is in their best interest to make sure he gets some miles in a V8 Supercar.

peckstar · 10 Jul 2004, 12:19 (Ref:1032219)

could mess with the KM championship results

pete55 · 10 Jul 2004, 12:24 (Ref:1032233)

I think Ritter is a better long distance driver than a sprint driver but i'm sure he'll be around the lead bunch. In Long Distance mode he seems to get in a real groove.

peckstar · 10 Jul 2004, 12:26 (Ref:1032237)

you may be right, do you (or anyone) know his cars pedigree?

**GTRMagic** · 10 Jul 2004, 12:31 (Ref:1032245)

Its Mark Winterbottom's championship winner.

This was scheduled to happen at QR, but for reasons not clear, didnt eventuate.

Plan seems to be for Mr Ritter to do Mallala (and probably win it, such is the specification of the car) and the Bathurst 25 lapper... (likely same scenario)

As long as someone tapes his gob shut whenever media types are around!

rdmdog · 10 Jul 2004, 12:32 (Ref:1032249)

I thought there were plans afoot for the "Same Car" to add points together, as was the case in previous years with Ashby/Reed and Doulman/Cotter in the main series.

But I have noticed that the points from Wakefield (the track) for Brett Peters have not been added to Wayne Wakefield's points for the remainder of the year.

peckstar · 10 Jul 2004, 12:37 (Ref:1032259)

then he could be a serious contender for the round win.

or at least be in the mix, meaning that contenders could lose out on points because he gets them. with only 15 points separating the top 3, he has the potental to decide the championship.

marcus · 10 Jul 2004, 12:53 (Ref:1032275)

well done to Greg , I hope he does really well

mac · 11 Jul 2004, 07:42 (Ref:1032862)

It is a complete mystery to me as to why Ritter has never had a shot in the main game. Every single time I have seen him drive I come away impressed.

Mattracer · 11 Jul 2004, 11:17 (Ref:1032943)

Well, the 00 thing was short-lived. His drives with DJR were impressive.

Also a Believer · 11 Jul 2004, 12:13 (Ref:1032980)

I rate him but what would I know, seems people think that his attitude gets him in trouble and that is the major issue, do we really believe that to be fact

Onlooker · 12 Jul 2004, 00:33 (Ref:1033592)

Apparently but have a go at some of the attitudes of the other drivers,like us they are not perfect either.

00 XR8 · 12 Jul 2004, 02:06 (Ref:1033612)

Lets just hope Mr Ritter doesn't take out Mr McLean at Mallala..........

Also a Believer · 12 Jul 2004, 02:54 (Ref:1033637)

Was not having a go nlooker not in any way shape or form, the question was exactly that a question, I have never met him.

pete55 · 12 Jul 2004, 03:01 (Ref:1033642)

You might get a chance to meet him at the next round Also.

Also a Believer · 12 Jul 2004, 03:18 (Ref:1033644)

will be at the next one with bells on Pete

A few important issues to sort out down there

eduardo1 · 12 Jul 2004, 04:03 (Ref:1033651)

The word from 00 was that, while he's as quick as anyone when the car is right - he's not good at actually setting a car up. Considering that the same engineers had Lowndes in the car the previous year, they'd have a fair benchmark to compare him to.

That aside, Greg is a genuinely good guy and a lack of development nous hasn't impeded the careers of several drivers - although a lot of them have a fair amount of money to bring to the table (or own the team).

Racer Dude · 12 Jul 2004, 05:34 (Ref:1033682)

At least he will have a few miles under his belt before Bathurst.

A full Konica round just a few weeks before the enduros start, plus some testing I’m sure. Didn't he test the PCR Konica cars earlier in the year?

DAVID PATERSON · 12 Jul 2004, 06:26 (Ref:1033718)

What is Brad Tilley's incentive to give up the seat?

rdmdog · 12 Jul 2004, 07:14 (Ref:1033754)

One would guess a little discussion with his engine suppliers may have made him think it over?

DAVID PATERSON · 12 Jul 2004, 07:19 (Ref:1033756)

I must admit to being quite puzzled as to Brad's lack of pace in this year's Konica series.

The Tilleys have dominated Historic Touring Car racing in NSW for years and Brad did a top job to win the National series last year. Anybody who can lap Bathurst in 2:30 with drum brakes and treaded tyres on 8" rims clearly lacks neither skill nor commitment.

rdmdog · 12 Jul 2004, 07:32 (Ref:1033765)

I must admit I was a little surprised, especially since two of the five rounds so far have been on tracks he is no stranger to! He did acquire the equipment to do the job, but its not an easy game, I recon it would be as challenging as the ATCC not so long ago.

**GTRMagic** · 12 Jul 2004, 11:45 (Ref:1034035)

Its a totally different car, with slicks for the first time, and aero grip as well... its a huge change, despite having knowledge and experience of the power and the circuits.

Jose Fernandez also took a step up from the historics, and is only really getting into his stride in the 2nd year

Quote:

Originally posted by DAVID PATERSON
What is Brad Tilley's incentive to give up the seat?

Brad actually told team owner Mr Morton that he would step out of the seat if he thought someone else could do a better job than him. Which I think says volumes about the guy.... ego free...

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