ellery with morris in the endurance races

Pro Racer · 27 Feb 2006, 23:16 (Ref:1532816)

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V8 Supercar driver and team owner Paul Morris has masterminded a recruiting coup by securing fellow-Queenslander Steve Ellery as his team-mate for this year’s championship endurance races at Sandown and Bathurst.

from v8 site

BlueBlood · 27 Feb 2006, 23:25 (Ref:1532825)

Does this mean that if Ellery slips up and walls the car, PM will annouce on international TV thats Ellery's career just ended???

risky · 27 Feb 2006, 23:26 (Ref:1532826)

you'll have to get out of bed earlier pwr fan

http://tentenths.com/forum/showthrea...86#post1532786

Also a Believer · 28 Feb 2006, 00:50 (Ref:1532871)

what happens to Gurr

Rombles1 · 28 Feb 2006, 01:35 (Ref:1532891)

Why wouldn't Gurr & Coulthard share their own car?

Actually thinking about it, a better deal would have been Ellery to drive the second car for the full season, and let Gurr & Coulthard have a full season in the Fujitsu series. Obvious reason for that not to happen is the $$$ from Gurr & Coulthard. Still, Ellery would finish a lot higher than either of those two would.

carbontub · 28 Feb 2006, 04:17 (Ref:1532939)

And so he should Rombles1. Wonder why he doesnt have a drive though???

SkaifeysGal · 28 Feb 2006, 04:51 (Ref:1532953)

good to hear he still has a drive in the enduros this year

Rombles1 · 28 Feb 2006, 04:55 (Ref:1532954)

Maybe he might have a drive after each of the kids have had a go, if they do too much damage.

Either way, great to see Ellery back in a Holden.

drift king · 28 Feb 2006, 05:10 (Ref:1532960)

like Ellery doesn't do any damage himself! He's the biggest crasher and sand trap visiter V8 Supercars has ever seen. I was told by a 888 employee that the $$ he brought to the team didn't even pay for his crashes so it wasn't worth having anymore!

dude67 · 28 Feb 2006, 05:23 (Ref:1532962)

The deal with the second car for Alan and FAB was put together at the end of last year with the help of Sirromet and TKR .Steve was not on the radar at this time.

The main series car split between the two lads is better deal than than a two car development series team when you take the tega start money into consideration.They also get more racing miles .

Razor · 28 Feb 2006, 05:40 (Ref:1532968)

And is Fabian still roaring in the Carrera Cup or not?

dude67 · 28 Feb 2006, 05:46 (Ref:1532970)

No cup for fab.He is based in auckland and works at tkr .

carbontub · 28 Feb 2006, 06:57 (Ref:1532978)

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Originally Posted by drift king

like Ellery doesn't do any damage himself! He's the biggest crasher and sand trap visiter V8 Supercars has ever seen. I was told by a 888 employee that the $$ he brought to the team didn't even pay for his crashes so it wasn't worth having anymore!

good call drift king

**GTRMagic** · 28 Feb 2006, 09:02 (Ref:1533030)

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Originally Posted by drift king

like Ellery doesn't do any damage himself! He's the biggest crasher and sand trap visiter V8 Supercars has ever seen. I was told by a 888 employee that the $$ he brought to the team didn't even pay for his crashes so it wasn't worth having anymore!

Actually, the driver lost the gig for reasons other than this.. but why let that get in the way of a good laugh?

This is a good move, I was surprised how close in size Mr Ellery and Mr Morris actually were...

It would be good for them to share a seating position as well... and in the right car, with the right engine, with the right amount of luck, there is some tremendous speed to be unlocked...

rdmdog · 28 Feb 2006, 09:09 (Ref:1533037)

Looks like they have both put on a few Kgs over the last little while too!!

FPV GTHO · 28 Feb 2006, 09:16 (Ref:1533045)

Just as long as Morris isnt with Radisich ruining his chances...

**GTRMagic** · 28 Feb 2006, 09:19 (Ref:1533048)

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Originally Posted by rdmdog

Looks like they have both put on a few Kgs over the last little while too!!

They seem to like the "Jacques Villeneuve" approach to race suits, with plenty of room to move in them...

rdmdog · 28 Feb 2006, 09:21 (Ref:1533050)

Yeah I saw that photo of him recently, made me glad I never went out with Kylie!!!

Average Punter · 28 Feb 2006, 11:08 (Ref:1533138)

and a memo to Mr Ellery

I've just put a $20 Just Cuts voucher in the mail for you.

Please use it!

TheMan · 28 Feb 2006, 11:12 (Ref:1533140)

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Originally Posted by drift king

like Ellery doesn't do any damage himself! He's the biggest crasher and sand trap visiter V8 Supercars has ever seen. I was told by a 888 employee that the $$ he brought to the team didn't even pay for his crashes so it wasn't worth having anymore!

And you have this on great authority DK, I was told this and I was told that bla bla bla, Just running a guy down out of jelousy are we. He crashed twice last year, and if you listen to the people I talk to and beleive they would know, Adelaide wasnt all his fault. Please put your money where your mouth is and enlighten us about these sand trap visits, I attend all races and I dont remember many, More from Lowndes actually!

I think this is a great combo for the Enduros and they will surprise a few.

Phase3 · 28 Feb 2006, 11:21 (Ref:1533149)

I always thought highly of Ellery, but at the final safety car at Bathurst last year, with arguably one of the best mounts out there and the hopes of all Ford fans on his shoulders, he showed his inablility to run at the front and slipped silently into a distant third, hence I'm quite happy to see him running in the red ranks this year.

TheMan · 28 Feb 2006, 11:27 (Ref:1533155)

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Originally Posted by Phase3

I always thought highly of Ellery, but at the final safety car at Bathurst last year, with arguably one of the best mounts out there and the hopes of all Ford fans on his shoulders, he showed his inablility to run at the front and slipped silently into a distant third, hence I'm quite happy to see him running in the red ranks this year.

And have you ever tried to find out why Phase. The gearbox was shagged and jumping out of all gears and he had to drive around one handed for the entire last stint while holding the car into gear. Try driving Aussies hardest track one handed and see how good you are. Maybe be dissapointed with the team for building a car that couldnt compete at the end. To hold on for third was a fantastic effort given the circumstances.

observer · 28 Feb 2006, 20:38 (Ref:1533465)

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Originally Posted by TheMan

And have you ever tried to find out why Phase. The gearbox was shagged and jumping out of all gears and he had to drive around one handed for the entire last stint while holding the car into gear. Try driving Aussies hardest track one handed and see how good you are. Maybe be dissapointed with the team for building a car that couldnt compete at the end. To hold on for third was a fantastic effort given the circumstances.

Thats what I remember, the gearbox was jumping out of gear and he had to hold it in gear. Not a bad drive considering, and as an enduro driver he has a handy little resume over the past few years.
As a red supporter, I for one won't mind him being in Red.

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