SBR in 2009.... - Page 2

V8's rule · 24 Jun 2008, 04:45 (Ref:2236302)

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Originally Posted by Malfunction Junction

Nomad, there's probably sufficient teams in the series already practicing blatant discrimination.

Owen would be a good choice.

What would really be a good idea........Is for all this Forums supporters of the worthy, but who have have no money or access to money........To have a whip around........And come up with enough money to persuade the likes of SBR.......Or any other team, with a low cost "Star" allready in the making" .....to employ other low cost Star........As apposed to accepting money from a rich kid's dad, for the second car.

Then every one's wishes might come true........Until then IMO "pigs might fly" .....Least IMO.

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Wood-duck · 24 Jun 2008, 04:45 (Ref:2236303)

Perhaps Mr Owen may have a little cheque-book from Tint-a-Car given his Fujitsu efforts thus far. Mr Loadsman did hint at Main game aspirations - perhaps a good all round fit ?

nomad_n · 24 Jun 2008, 20:35 (Ref:2236807)

SBR just needs some one who is hungry to win and go for it.... i.e. someone who isn't affraid to put the car into spaces where it doesn't belong... Like the enforcer, but he crossed back over to the dark side.

Or they could get Chad Reed he's looking for a ride and he'd bring lots of money as well.

Just Do It! · 24 Jun 2008, 22:54 (Ref:2236892)

Wood-duck: That all depends if the Owen/PMM story is real or an incredibly strategically planted seed

nomad_n · 30 Jun 2008, 21:01 (Ref:2240857)

If anyone saw the interview with Courtney and rushtie on sundays RPM, it was rather intersting that Courtney pretty much avoided the question of "where are you going next year" stating that he'll share in a couple of months or weeks..........

Does that seem strange to everyone that he'd say that....

Or is just that he's trying to throw everyone off what he's doing......

Razor · 30 Jun 2008, 22:10 (Ref:2240986)

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Originally Posted by nomad_n

Does that seem strange to everyone that he'd say that....

Or is just that he's trying to throw everyone off what he's doing......

I think the quote: "Watch this space" is needed here.

**GTRMagic** · 23 Jul 2008, 06:21 (Ref:2256351)

So... given the story in this week's MeN regarding Mr Courtney's alleged move to the FPR-supported Ford Dealer Team...

.... where does the queue start for a driver in the #4 car in 2009?

Are we looking at:
- Will Davison

- David Besnard
- Steven Richards
- Jason Bright
- Luke Youlden
- Dean Canto
- Steve Owen
- Grant Denyer
- Karl Reindler
- Paul Dumbrell
- Andrew Thompson
- Mark Winterbottom

- Craig Lowndes

- Steve Johnson

- Max Wilson

- Mark Skaife

... or some other lucky bunny?

bluesport · 23 Jul 2008, 09:33 (Ref:2256418)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

So... given the story in this week's MeN regarding Mr Courtney's alleged move to the FPR-supported Ford Dealer Team...

For those that haven't read that story GTR......who is departing from FPR or are they running 3 cars?

Reload · 23 Jul 2008, 10:22 (Ref:2256445)

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Originally Posted by bluesport

For those that haven't read that story GTR......who is departing from FPR or are they running 3 cars?

The story inferred that it would be a 3 car team.

Pro Racer · 23 Jul 2008, 10:26 (Ref:2256449)

tbh i wouldn't be surprised to se CL pop up in the #4 car, i'm sure Ford and him would have a way out of the 888 contract and he is arguably Fords biggest star on the fan side and CL won't want to leave QLD and i think Ford would want him in a Ford supported car and they want JC also so it seems most logical to move him south and keep CL happy and i QLD. i wouldn't be surprised to see a threat later on "888 in 2009" or "who will fill the #888 seat".

bluesport · 23 Jul 2008, 11:12 (Ref:2256482)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

So... given the story in this week's MeN regarding Mr Courtney's alleged move to the FPR-supported Ford Dealer Team...

.... where does the queue start for a driver in the #4 car in 2009?

Are we looking at:
- Mark Skaife

... or some other lucky bunny?

Oh no!!! Skaife must remain with the red side!!!

Besides it has to be approved by Billy first.

yap · 23 Jul 2008, 11:23 (Ref:2256489)

As a DJR supporter I am more than a bit worried that it will be Will moving down the road to SBR

ezra · 23 Jul 2008, 11:37 (Ref:2256495)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

So... given the story in this week's MeN regarding Mr Courtney's alleged move to the FPR-supported Ford Dealer Team...

.... where does the queue start for a driver in the #4 car in 2009?

Are we looking at:
- Will Davison

- David Besnard
- Steven Richards
- Jason Bright
- Luke Youlden
- Dean Canto
- Steve Owen
- Grant Denyer
- Karl Reindler
- Paul Dumbrell
- Andrew Thompson
- Mark Winterbottom

- Craig Lowndes

- Steve Johnson

- Max Wilson

- Mark Skaife

... or some other lucky bunny?

Will Davo was one I had heard around the place
I'm pretty sure Steve Richards contract with FPR doesnt end until the end of 09 not that that means all that much
Luke Youlden would definitely have to be a contender. Up until this year he was their enduro driver for ages. The only thing that could get in the way is if they're looking for money. Youlden isn't the Fujitsu series this year (at the moment) because he lost a sponsor.
Canto would have to be another on the list but he's in the same boat as Youlden.
Winterbottom has a multi year deal with FPR and with the way his season is going I doubt they are ready to part with him anytime soon.
As for Steve Johnson - YEAH RIGHT!! DJR bring up the discussion that his contract is up for renewal every year and nothing every eventuates from it. The only way he wont be in a seat at DJR is if he steps out of the seat and into another role within the team.

The interesting thing will be if it is Will Davo or Steve Richards that will open up a whole new discussion on who will fill their seats!!

anthony81901 · 23 Jul 2008, 13:22 (Ref:2256596)

The other factor in the equation is that the franchise leased by Jim Morton and supposedly earmarked for Courtney is owned by Holden sponsored PWR. Perhaps one of the FPR drivers could be SBR bound?

Unlikely PWR would want the franchise back for their own use but if Holden wanted to enter another car, maybe.

The Lowndes at 888 could be interesting. Having Ford's star driver driving for a team that want nothing to do with the manufacturer doesn't make for a harmonious mix. Guess we will see where Lowndes' loyalty lies with 888 or Ford after his Ford deal expires at the end of 2009.

Pro Racer · 23 Jul 2008, 16:54 (Ref:2256711)

or with everyones mate $money$.

nomad_n · 23 Jul 2008, 20:38 (Ref:2256786)

Brett 'The Crusher' Murray said in his collum this week that Courtney has put his house up for sale.... So does mean a move is on the cards? one might think so. So Lowndes seem he is still contracted to ford could move there - maybe

? yeah no he won't leave t888

Chatters · 24 Jul 2008, 06:08 (Ref:2256968)

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Originally Posted by Pro Racer

i wouldn't be surprised to see a threat later on "888 in 2009" or "who will fill the #888 seat".

Whincup

billy bigtime · 24 Jul 2008, 06:33 (Ref:2256975)

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Originally Posted by bluesport

Oh no!!! Skaife must remain with the red side!!!

Besides it has to be approved by Billy first.

Not as long as my balls hang towards the ground

barnsey78 · 24 Jul 2008, 09:01 (Ref:2257036)

In regards to Mr Mortons franchise PWR sold it at the start of this year

Pro Racer · 24 Jul 2008, 13:45 (Ref:2257189)

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Originally Posted by billy bigtime

Not as long as my balls hang towards the ground

MS has a different opinion of that.

billy bigtime · 27 Jul 2008, 08:32 (Ref:2258426)

http://www.3news.co.nz/Video/Motorra...ID=64513#video

**GTRMagic** · 27 Jul 2008, 09:15 (Ref:2258441)

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Originally Posted by billy bigtime

http://www.3news.co.nz/Video/Motorra...ID=64513#video

Surely TV3 have this wrong?

Is Mr vanGisbergen *ready* for a lead driver role?? And what does it suggest about whoever gets into the 2nd SBR chassis?

gonz · 27 Jul 2008, 10:12 (Ref:2258455)

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Originally Posted by yap

As a DJR supporter I am more than a bit worried that it will be Will moving down the road to SBR

Or CL to SBR & Will to T8 with DJR engines

billy bigtime · 27 Jul 2008, 10:48 (Ref:2258470)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Surely TV3 have this wrong?

Is Mr vanGisbergen *ready* for a lead driver role?? And what does it suggest about whoever gets into the 2nd SBR chassis?

I suppose CL will just have to accept being second fiddle

**GTRMagic** · 27 Jul 2008, 11:41 (Ref:2258483)

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy bigtime

I suppose CL will just have to accept being second fiddle

Arguably no different from today

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