DJR & Westpoint split - now official

storyline · 5 Dec 2005, 01:30 (Ref:1477062)

Just released through DJR's communications manager, Tony Mee.

Quote:

Westpoint Finance and Dick Johnson Racing today confirmed the end of their association in V8 Supercars.

By mutual agreement, the two entities have ended their association early to pursue alternate opportunities.

Phase3 · 5 Dec 2005, 05:50 (Ref:1477121)

DJR are a joke..........

Rombles1 · 5 Dec 2005, 06:01 (Ref:1477123)

You mean like.... Dick Johnson, a nun and a billy goat walk into a bar?

Uncle Cranker · 5 Dec 2005, 06:05 (Ref:1477124)

And the Barman says who's that loser you got with you?

Phase3 · 5 Dec 2005, 08:54 (Ref:1477185)

And the goat says..........

**GTRMagic** · 5 Dec 2005, 09:22 (Ref:1477201)

Which one?

Razor · 5 Dec 2005, 10:42 (Ref:1477255)

Dick might have made some mistakes but he is a decent bloke. So, what is the big problem with Dick? And sure, DJR aren't top of the game, but they are a strong team that will make results next year.

Placebo · 5 Dec 2005, 11:09 (Ref:1477289)

I wouldn't hold my breath if I was you Greg.
I think you'll find the Gatorz sponsorship has gone too. At least some of it is following Dean Canto. Who knows where the rest will pop up - but you can bet it won't be at DJR!

Raglanparade · 6 Dec 2005, 03:32 (Ref:1477955)

I think there is a big market for sponsorhsip at the moment...

with the recent regulation of both Power Companies and Superannuation.. there is an opportunity there.

cavvy · 6 Dec 2005, 03:53 (Ref:1477963)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonhill9884

I think there is a big market for sponsorhsip at the moment...

with the recent regulation of both Power Companies and Superannuation.. there is an opportunity there.

Surely you jest ??????

Competition for a sponsor, any sponsor is fierce - they all want value for money & motorsport seeks big dollars - DJR would not have chosen Westpoint over others, just Westpoint.
The footy codes, especially those with free to air TV, have great hospitality packages.
Golf is having trouble attracting sponsors, the Commonwealth Games will be sucking up the corporate dollars.
Jason, Holden & Ford bankroll the V8s ....

What is it you see would attract the power companies or the Super Funds? How would it produce a return for them?

p.s what value did Autobarn get in 05?

mountainstar · 6 Dec 2005, 05:37 (Ref:1477989)

Alright new merchandise for next year. When's the firesale on the westpoint gear?

storyline · 6 Dec 2005, 05:52 (Ref:1477995)

In 1999/2000 New Zealand motorsport suffered a lot from lack of corporate sponsorship dollars - to the extent event the Pukekohe V8's were in danger of not getting a major sponsor (did they actually attract one back then??)

The reason?

The America's Cup in Auckland.

Speedway over there recognised this problem early on and ploanned well for it but apparently motor sport did not and, for about 12-18 months, went through a period with no big sponsors entering the sport.

The Commonwealth Games are doing the same in Victoria - new, large, sponsorship proposals are currently being met with 'Not at this time thank you'. (this is affecting all sports - not just motor racing)

andy_b · 6 Dec 2005, 08:48 (Ref:1478053)

I'm only on Round1 with TV coverage in Canada

Is it assumed that the Westpoint sponsorship brought in less money than the old Shell sponsorship? Just wonder if thats a factor.

Rob 18 · 6 Dec 2005, 20:46 (Ref:1478503)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Placebo

I wouldn't hold my breath if I was you Greg.
I think you'll find the Gatorz sponsorship has gone too. At least some of it is following Dean Canto. Who knows where the rest will pop up - but you can bet it won't be at DJR!

You don't think DJR gave Gatorz good value Placebo?????

Whether you agree with DJR's actions or not over the last month or so, you have to give DJR credit for providing Dean with a superb & RELIABLE mount in 2005 to show his skills. Would Gary Rogers have picked him up for 2006 without the benefit of seeing what he was capable of in that GATORZ Falcon??

I would think Gatorz would be extremely happy with the coverage they achieved in 2005 thanks to Dean Canto & Dick Johnson Racing, so much so, that Gatorz started to appear on the main series cars more prominantly from Sandown on.

All we be revealed next week I suppose.....

Henry · 6 Dec 2005, 22:48 (Ref:1478579)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mountainstar

Alright new merchandise for next year. When's the firesale on the westpoint gear?

it started at Bathurst, apparently

cavvy · 7 Dec 2005, 01:22 (Ref:1478639)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob 18

You don't think DJR gave Gatorz good value Placebo?????

Whether you agree with DJR's actions or not over the last month or so, you have to give DJR credit for providing Dean with a superb & RELIABLE mount in 2005 to show his skills. Would Gary Rogers have picked him up for 2006 without the benefit of seeing what he was capable of in that GATORZ Falcon??

I would think Gatorz would be extremely happy with the coverage they achieved in 2005 thanks to Dean Canto & Dick Johnson Racing, so much so, that Gatorz started to appear on the main series cars more prominantly from Sandown on.

All we be revealed next week I suppose.....

If Gatorz return they will have been happy with their 'bang for the buck' - if not ....

Even if Canto & DJR were happy, it does not necessarily mean the sponsor got value.

Driver · 7 Dec 2005, 01:50 (Ref:1478651)

talking to Gatorz personel at Bathurst they were very happy with 2005.

Rombles1 · 7 Dec 2005, 02:14 (Ref:1478661)

Lets see..... won the championship, and had a massive crash that got shown on lots of TV channels. I would hope that they would be happy with the coverage they got!

Placebo · 7 Dec 2005, 05:29 (Ref:1478698)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob 18

You don't think DJR gave Gatorz good value Placebo?????

Whether you agree with DJR's actions or not over the last month or so, you have to give DJR credit for providing Dean with a superb & RELIABLE mount in 2005 to show his skills. Would Gary Rogers have picked him up for 2006 without the benefit of seeing what he was capable of in that GATORZ Falcon??

I would think Gatorz would be extremely happy with the coverage they achieved in 2005 thanks to Dean Canto & Dick Johnson Racing, so much so, that Gatorz started to appear on the main series cars more prominantly from Sandown.

I think Dean Canto gave Gatorz outstanding value for their sponsorship $$$$.
Granted DJR provided Dean with a car that allowed him to show what he could do - but away from the circuit I think Gatorz got more support from Dean than they got from DJR - and I suspect they hope (and will try to make sure) it continues next year.

Rob 18 · 7 Dec 2005, 05:50 (Ref:1478702)

Well let's hope Dean Canto can give Valvoline-Cummins- Repco & maybe Gatorz, outstanding value for their sponsorship $$$$'s next year Placebo, but probably more important for Dean, let's hope GRM can give him a superb & RELIABLE mount for 2006 to show his skills otherwise, one wonders what will happen to him in 2007!!

storyline · 7 Dec 2005, 06:01 (Ref:1478704)

For those in Brisbane, they can be at the launch of DJR's new sponsor, team colour, car livery, new uniforms etc by being at:

When: 10AM, Thursday, December 15, 2005
Where: Queens Park, Brisbane
(Between the Brisbane Treasury Casino and the Conrad Treasury Hotel

Rombles1 · 7 Dec 2005, 13:18 (Ref:1478913)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob 18

Well let's hope Dean Canto can give Valvoline-Cummins- Repco & maybe Gatorz, outstanding value for their sponsorship $$$$'s next year Placebo, but probably more important for Dean, let's hope GRM can give him a superb & RELIABLE mount for 2006 to show his skills otherwise, one wonders what will happen to him in 2007!!

Despite the pretty crappy year that GRM had, they still managed to get one of their drivers into the top 10 - a pretty impressive effort, I reckon. Lets hope that Dean meshes well with the GRM crew and machine, so that he can maybe do the same.

Rob 18 · 7 Dec 2005, 21:24 (Ref:1479198)

Absolutely!!

**GTRMagic** · 8 Dec 2005, 12:21 (Ref:1479643)

In the financial press yesterday... it was reported that several more Westpoint mezzanine finance companies were placed in administration...

Doesnt sound like good news for Tricky Dick if he is owed any money

Placebo · 8 Dec 2005, 12:22 (Ref:1479644)

No argument from me on that point.

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