2020 VASC Silly Season - Page 3

gtcapri · 28 Nov 2018, 01:15 (Ref:3866502)

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Originally Posted by Mixer

No, HRT were never anything like FPR with stealing sponsors.

I guess you're referring to Toll, really, they went with Tander.

I think he's implying that when Garth won his championship he was promoted to HRT taking the no.1 plate and sponsor with him. I remember the Kelly's being pretty dark about the whole deal.

**GTRMagic** · 28 Nov 2018, 01:21 (Ref:3866503)

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Originally Posted by gtcapri

I think he's implying that when Garth won his championship he was promoted to HRT taking the no.1 plate and sponsor with him. I remember the Kelly's being pretty dark about the whole deal.

The Toll deal originally came thru Mr Tratt, who landed the sponsor branding at HSVDT in the first place. Mr Tander clearly clicked with Mr Little, as Little Real Estate is still a personal sponsor of Mr Tander..

Mixer · 29 Nov 2018, 12:21 (Ref:3866835)

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Originally Posted by V8 Fireworks

Dodo from Tasman Motosport from Team Dynamik...

First of all Tasman was a bit of a basket case of a team. Any sponsor would gladly trade up to HRT from Tasman.

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Originally Posted by V8 Fireworks

Red Rooster from Kelly Racing...

I already mentioned this one.

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Originally Posted by Forda

SP Tools from Erebus

Sp Tools were an associate sponsor at HRT the whole time they were on a full car at SBR. They like the rest of the sponsors and drivers, didn't sign on for the Benz experiment willingly...

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

The Toll deal originally came thru Mr Tratt, who landed the sponsor branding at HSVDT in the first place. Mr Tander clearly clicked with Mr Little, as Little Real Estate is still a personal sponsor of Mr Tander..

Correct, Tander is close with Paul Little.

So basically HRT was never ANYTHING like FPR, price slashing and pinching sponsors over and over again.

thunderbolt · 3 Dec 2018, 01:47 (Ref:3867553)

https://www.sportsnews.com.au/motor-...l-eaton/460102

expected to undergo a test with Matt Stone Racing ahead of a possible drive in the Dunlop Super2 development series.
Before that, however, Eaton will join Porsche Carrera Cup Australia series champion Jaxon Evans for an evaluation day in a Walkinshaw Andretti United-prepared Holden Commodore at Winton Raceway.
“We know she is exploring her options for the 2019 season, but it’s fantastic that we can provide the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a Supercar for the first time,” Walkinshaw Andretti United co-team principal Bruce Stewart said.

Sandgroper · 25 Feb 2019, 06:05 (Ref:3886421)

SO this is more 2020 news but I read BMW are keen on having CHAZ full time when his Tickford deal is finished !!!!

Inviting maybe or ?

Driver TBA · 25 Feb 2019, 07:40 (Ref:3886431)

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Originally Posted by Sandgroper

SO this is more 2020 news but I read BMW are keen on having CHAZ full time when his Tickford deal is finished !!!!

Inviting maybe or ?

So Chaz could have Tickford, Penske, 888 and BMW all chasing his signature.
His next contract might be a nice earner.

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Mixer · 25 Feb 2019, 08:08 (Ref:3886441)

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Originally Posted by Driver TBA

So Chaz could have Tickford, Penske, 888 and BMW all chasing his signature.

There's just a sniff of SVG-style discontent about Chaz at the moment.

I wonder how he will go with the relationship with the team this year.

Driver TBA · 25 Feb 2019, 09:06 (Ref:3886457)

If rumours are true that both 888 and DJRTP are interested. No matter how good a year he and Tickford have, the lure might be too great.
Does 888's interest extend to the Supercheap money too?

Chaz had a front row seat to how both Stanaway and Winterbottom elected to handle their departures.
One would think he's professional enough to keep it in house.

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Umai Naa · 25 Feb 2019, 10:26 (Ref:3886483)

A source close to the team suggests Mr Mostert had his fair share of blow-ups last season.

Given the supposed interest in him from elsewhere, I'd say he'll just what's necessary to get through the season, and jump ship.

fomoco · 25 Feb 2019, 11:29 (Ref:3886494)

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Originally Posted by Driver TBA

So Chaz could have Tickford, Penske, 888 and BMW all chasing his signature.
His next contract might be a nice earner.

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Rumour mill has him at Penske.
With rogers contacts with his automotive business , he will be able to race anything

JAFA851 · 25 Feb 2019, 18:44 (Ref:3886577)

Frankly I'm surprised he's stayed at FPR / Tickford this long. His obvious talent is wasted at that outfit. He should be fighting for wins at every event, just needs the car and team to do it with.

**GTRMagic** · 25 Feb 2019, 20:52 (Ref:3886600)

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Originally Posted by JAFA851

Frankly I'm surprised he's stayed at FPR / Tickford this long. His obvious talent is wasted at that outfit. He should be fighting for wins at every event, just needs the car and team to do it with.

The question is... does Mr Waters also fall under that category?

bluesport · 26 Feb 2019, 00:29 (Ref:3886635)

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Originally Posted by fomoco

Rumour mill has him at Penske.
With rogers contacts with his automotive business , he will be able to race anything

Any driver would have to have rocks in their head if they didn't accept an offer from DJR/TP.

Mixer · 26 Feb 2019, 03:09 (Ref:3886648)

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Originally Posted by bluesport

Any driver would have to have rocks in their head if they didn't accept an offer from DJR/TP.

Name a teammate to Scott Mclaughlin that has looked good...

bluesport · 26 Feb 2019, 06:08 (Ref:3886660)

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Originally Posted by Mixer

Name a teammate to Scott Mclaughlin that has looked good...

Name one top tier teammate?

V8 Fireworks · 26 Feb 2019, 14:29 (Ref:3886767)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

The question is... does Mr Waters also fall under that category?

Nope. Mr Waters seems to be in the Slade/Percat category of above average, but not an ace.

Mixer · 26 Feb 2019, 20:41 (Ref:3886897)

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Originally Posted by bluesport

Name one top tier teammate?

Most of them have been very well credentialled.

Hell his enduro co-driver is still viewed as one of the best GT drivers around.

Dahlgren's WTCC record speaks for itself.

I am worried that Scotty likes a setup nobody else can drive, like Frosty.

Forda · 26 Feb 2019, 21:26 (Ref:3886911)

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Originally Posted by Mixer

Most of them have been very well credentialled.

Hell his enduro co-driver is still viewed as one of the best GT drivers around.

Dahlgren's WTCC record speaks for itself.

I am worried that Scotty likes a setup nobody else can drive, like Frosty.

The actual worry for Holden fans is SM will score back to back title victories, and then some.

That's on top of their concern for the demise of the Holden brand, 888's unknown future manufacturer alliance, etc.

bluesport · 26 Feb 2019, 23:51 (Ref:3886951)

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Originally Posted by Mixer

Most of them have been very well credentialled.

Hell his enduro co-driver is still viewed as one of the best GT drivers around.

Dahlgren's WTCC record speaks for itself.

I am worried that Scotty likes a setup nobody else can drive, like Frosty.

Average/ordinary supercar steerers they were though.

**GTRMagic** · 27 Feb 2019, 03:16 (Ref:3886966)

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Originally Posted by bluesport

Average/ordinary supercar steerers they were though.

Mr Webb, Mr Patrizi?

Mixer · 27 Feb 2019, 03:40 (Ref:3886970)

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Originally Posted by Mixer

I am worried that Scotty likes a setup nobody else can drive, like Frosty.

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Originally Posted by bluesport

Average/ordinary supercar steerers they were though.

See you make my point for me. Were they ordinary or could they not drive the car SM was setting up?

Perhaps like Skaife back in the day on Yokahamas or Lowndes on the Bridgestones just after the tyre pressure regulators were taken away.

bluesport · 27 Feb 2019, 08:45 (Ref:3887003)

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Originally Posted by Mixer

See you make my point for me. Were they ordinary or could they not drive the car SM was setting up?

Perhaps like Skaife back in the day on Yokahamas or Lowndes on the Bridgestones just after the tyre pressure regulators were taken away.

What have they achieved since Scotty joined DJR/TP?

Umai Naa · 27 Feb 2019, 08:56 (Ref:3887008)

They all left the game as full-timers.

bluesport · 27 Feb 2019, 22:58 (Ref:3887176)

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Originally Posted by Umai Naa

They all left the game as full-timers.

Yeah, they left, says it all really.

Forda · 1 Mar 2019, 11:24 (Ref:3887520)

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Originally Posted by bluesport

Yeah, they left, says it all really.

Indeed. What a rubbish strawman attempt that was.

View Poll Results: Who will win the 2020 VASC Series?
#25 WAU - Chaz Mostert - Commodore	1	2.04%
#4 JSR - Jack Smith - Commodore	1	2.04%
#5 Tickford - Lee Holdsworth - Mustang	0	0%
#6 Tickford - Cam Waters - Mustang	2	4.08%
#7 KR - Andre Heimgartner - Mustang	0	0%
#8 BJR - Nick Percat - Commodore	0	0%
#9 Erebus - David Reynolds - Commodore	0	0%
#12 DJRTP - Fabian Coulthard - Mustang	0	0%
#14 BJR - Todd Hazelwood - Commodore	0	0%
#15 KR - Rick Kelly - Mustang	0	0%
#17 DJRTP - Scott McLaughlin - Mustang	25	51.02%
#18 Team18 - Mark Winterbottom - Commodore	0	0%
#19 Team Sydney - James Courtney - Commodore	1	2.04%
#3 TBR - Macauley Jones - Commodore	1	2.04%
#2 WAU - Bryce Fullwood - Commodore	0	0%
#23 23Red - Will Davison - Mustang	0	0%
#34 MSR - Zane Goddard/Jake Kostecki - Commodore	1	2.04%
#35 MSR - Garry Jacobson - Commodore	0	0%
#55 Tickford - Jack Le Brocq - Mustang	0	0%
#20 Team18 - Scott Pye - Commodore	0	0%
#88 RBHRT - Jamie Whincup - Commodore	5	10.20%
#22 Team Sydney - Chris Pither - Commodore	0	0%
#97 RBHRT - Shane Van Gisbergen - Commodore	12	24.49%
#99 Erebus - Anton de Pasquale - Commodore	0	0%
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