TKR... the way forward...

**GTRMagic** · 27 Oct 2004, 08:39 (Ref:1137439)

All change seems the flavour of the day at TKR...

It seems the new driver for TKR has been secured, a new car for the new year, a technical assistance partnership has come to fruition, and a new workshop location has been found.

In terms of driver, I am reliably informed that Mr Paul Radisich has agreed to terms to drive for TKR, for a number of seasons.

The driver sorted, a new car was required for the new season, one equipped with an Aurora engine, as the Supercar technical regulations have mandated a change to this powerplant (Finally!) for all VY Commodores.

Mr John's crew will apparently have Mr Morris' 2004 #29 "Daisy" chassis at their disposal for 2005. Brand new after Pukekohe, this car has been very quick, and will run similar specifications in chassis and PMM-supplied Aurora engines to the 2005 #29 PMM car.

By inference, this (more than!) suggests that there will be technical assistance & support from PMM to TKR for the preparation and operation of this car.

Rumours in the motorsport press that TKR was looking to move to Queensland appear to be well founded, with workshop space inside the PMM complex at Norwell apparently being made available to the TKR team.

As part of the technical support, I have been led to understand that the Sandown/Bathurst enduro pairing for 2005 is likely to be #29 with Mr Morris and Mr Radisich aboard (reliving a shared experience in an Audi SuperTourer way back in 2000 for BJR). This would partner two very experienced operators, and arguably give Mr Morris his best chance at the Bathurst success with his own team.

It seems Mr Gurr is not out of the PMM picture as was much touted 'round here. The plan seems to be for this driver to continue to run in V8Lites for Smiths Trucks in their ex-PMM VY, again with PMM technical assistance, to add to the experience bank, with the payoff of leading the TKR car in the Sandown/Bathurst enduros. Additional support for a talented kid in a similar car to that he will use in the enduros shows PMM still has confidence in the guy.

It also appears that Mr Porter's involvement in the team is downscaled. It was suggested that Holden played some part in bringing the new driver to the team, so presumably this is why the Hyundai sponsorship is not likely to reappear at TKR.

All in all, this seems like a very strong result for Mr John and the TKR supporters. Congrats to all who worked hard to finalise the deal...

pete55 · 27 Oct 2004, 08:45 (Ref:1137446)

Sounds like good news for TKR. Hopefully they will get rid of all the prominent TKR signs off of the car and replace them with paying sponsors, enabling them to run the car to it's obvious competiveness.

DAVID PATERSON · 27 Oct 2004, 08:46 (Ref:1137447)

So TKR and their sponsors are happy to lend their driver out for the biggest race of the year, the one with the huge audience and TV ratings?????

DAVID PATERSON · 27 Oct 2004, 08:47 (Ref:1137449)

I thought Alan Gurr was an Australian. Does that preclude him from driving for the team? If not, are the sponsors happy about having an Aussie in THEIR car?

**GTRMagic** · 27 Oct 2004, 08:50 (Ref:1137451)

TKR as a marketing concept remains intact... presumably another Kiwi of note will be conscripted to take the second seat in the enduros to help share the load, and Kiwi-ise the operation.

This should be a very strong team next year..

pete55 · 27 Oct 2004, 08:52 (Ref:1137452)

It might also improve the Morris car as well now that there will be extra data to sort through.

retro · 27 Oct 2004, 10:37 (Ref:1137576)

If the *rat* can get some speed out of that car I am looking forward to seeing him bounce it off the walls. ;-)

Mattracer · 27 Oct 2004, 10:43 (Ref:1137580)

Not literaly I hope.

As an aside, wih the (slightly) new VZ range out and about, (new tailight detail, squarer headlights), will there be an update in 2005 to VZ cosmetically? In prevous seasons, the updated tailight detail has been incorporated for the Ford examples eg, 96/97 EF/EL updates.

Evomike · 27 Oct 2004, 21:40 (Ref:1138269)

Of course we would wlcome Ratty! Oh I hope this is true sounds almost too good to be true

I can't wait until some sort of announcement

nicko · 28 Oct 2004, 00:32 (Ref:1138400)

Great News, I think. I would rather see Paul race for team kiwi at the enduros. I hope they also keep some sort of HQ in NZ.

Hopefully every thing is sorted out know, so i can go have a chat to David about the 2005 livery

Chappelli · 28 Oct 2004, 00:38 (Ref:1138401)

Hey Nicko, have you got a website or somewhere we can check out examples of your work?

nicko · 28 Oct 2004, 02:04 (Ref:1138433)

I run a webdesign business (im a graphic designer) I gave these car liveries a shot but its such a cutthroat and changing industry that ive gone and designed something only to find out that they dont need my services anymore, not worth my time.

But i always have time for TKR (especially now that hyundai logo is gone).

BAZzzzz c · 28 Oct 2004, 03:32 (Ref:1138477)

Oh yes, Ive been away but I'm back now..

Will Paul drive for David? or will Paul drive for Paul? Will they be in a Holden ? Or will it turn out to be a Morris??Will livery be retained or will Nico get his chance? Will Burt get captured by aliens, Did Mary kill Chester and will Chuck get splinters from playing with Bob. Do you want Benson to get that?? Confused? You will be, after this episode of......................
Mr prolificus postus'' GTR Magic, ?? Wherefore dost thy erstwhile information cometh from??
How certain are you that what you scribe is in fact..fact.?
When will an announcement be made, from nearer the canopy, that confirms (or denies) the girth of your trunk. ?
All this.... and much more... in this weeks episode of..............

Bimmerhead · 28 Oct 2004, 03:36 (Ref:1138481)

I see the medicine is working!!

BAZzzzz c · 28 Oct 2004, 03:38 (Ref:1138482)

swhlowly bit shorlee lol

smithers · 28 Oct 2004, 03:58 (Ref:1138490)

Quote:

Originally posted by BAZzzzz c
Oh yes, Ive been away but I'm back now..

Wherefore dost thy erstwhile information cometh from??

This weeks Motorsport News.

BAZzzzz c · 28 Oct 2004, 04:35 (Ref:1138499)

Thanks Smithers. Is that an Ozz Publication? If so I wont see it. I get AA from Ozz about a week and a half late (More like a History lesson really) so i guess i will have to wait for that. and thanks anyway.

Vee8 · 28 Oct 2004, 06:28 (Ref:1138535)

Quote:

Originally posted by GTRMagic
It also appears that Mr Porter's involvement in the team is downscaled.

What did the world's greatest PR guy, Mike Porter, do to deserve this demotion?

Oh, yeah, right ... there's that other Porter bloke involved in this new marriage as well ...

**GTRMagic** · 28 Oct 2004, 10:52 (Ref:1138716)

Aw well... you knew what I meant...

flyingduck · 29 Oct 2004, 01:16 (Ref:1139430)

Good on Team Kiwi getting Rat I think he was the only one who will give them as much of a chance as Baird. It's good to hear the closer association with aul Morris hope they don't get the same gurr treatment

Evomike · 29 Oct 2004, 01:39 (Ref:1139454)

Quote:

Originally posted by flyingduck
Good on Team Kiwi getting Rat I think he was the only one who will give them as much of a chance as Baird. It's good to hear the closer association with aul Morris hope they don't get the same gurr treatment

Nothing has been announced yet, It's only speculation.

flyingduck · 29 Oct 2004, 02:30 (Ref:1139477)

Sorry Evo well I hope that it is right I'm not a TKR fan but with the Rat there I could start to look better at them if it's Gurr you won't see me buy a black shirt any time soon

Timu · 31 Oct 2004, 02:23 (Ref:1140955)

TKR was at PMM before the indy, they were in the same block as John Tuelans Ferrari team.

I saw the Hyundai sinage being replaced by BNT.

The strange thing was that I was told at dinner that Alan Gurr was going to run for TKR??

Strategically it is a masterstroke to have PMM as the supplier and partner, they have built their own cars and they have been quick at every track.

**GTRMagic** · 31 Oct 2004, 06:17 (Ref:1141003)

Mr Gurr probably made the signwriting for TKR

Just Do It! · 31 Oct 2004, 10:38 (Ref:1141155)

And, possibly, your source had dipped into the Sirromet product a wee bit, Timu

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