Big Changes at the House of Eights

Tourer · 2 Feb 2021, 20:43 (Ref:4033111)

888 changes announced today:

J-Dub retiring from full-time driver in 2022 to become 88 Team Principal and Managing Director.

Roland stepping down as boss.

Tony Quinn buys a chunky stake of 888.

Who will replace J-Dub - there'll be a heap of "look at me" moments from drivers over the coming months no doubt.

J-Dub considering co-drive but nothing decided yet. Personally think that could be a mistake if he's running the team.

Q & A on the changes at 888.

Big news, although it has kinda been hinted at for some time. I guess after as many titles as Jamie has won, there's an element of "what's next?" going to enter his thinking. Having Quinnie on board is a very big deal IMHO - he's very successful, very clever as a businessperson and cuts through the bull very effectively.

V8 Fireworks · 2 Feb 2021, 20:46 (Ref:4033113)

It's all terribly curious indeed!

Axeman444 · 2 Feb 2021, 23:16 (Ref:4033137)

Is it cynical of me to think this announcement was ready to go, but they waited until Energy Drink competitor Monster revealed their livery and then flooded the news markets with the various stories to drown out the livery reveal?

E.B · 3 Feb 2021, 00:21 (Ref:4033140)

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Is it cynical of me to think this announcement was ready to go, but they waited until Energy Drink competitor Monster revealed their livery and then flooded the news markets with the various stories to drown out the livery reveal?

Or maybe T8 wanted to get their own livery reveal, new sponsors announcements and Bathurst lineup done and dusted prior to releasing today's news.....

Kingair · 3 Feb 2021, 05:12 (Ref:4033158)

I think when Jamie retires, that will be it no co-driving duties in Supercars, maybe a slim chance of a Bathurst 12 hour drive.

Axeman444 · 3 Feb 2021, 06:00 (Ref:4033162)

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Originally Posted by Kingair

I think when Jamie retires, ...maybe a slim chance of a Bathurst 12 hour drive.

I'd reckon it was more maybe dabble as a team to run a car?

**GTRMagic** · 3 Feb 2021, 07:16 (Ref:4033165)

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Originally Posted by Kingair

I think when Jamie retires, that will be it no co-driving duties in Supercars, maybe a slim chance of a Bathurst 12 hour drive.

Difficult to be chief cook & bottle washer, and drive the team bus at the same time. Question also sits around his Bathurst copilot and whether he returns after this season... rust catches up with everyone eventually...

TWRv12 · 3 Feb 2021, 21:11 (Ref:4033329)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Difficult to be chief cook & bottle washer, and drive the team bus at the same time. Question also sits around his Bathurst copilot and whether he returns after this season... rust catches up with everyone eventually...

Also odd that Jess is doing TV for the opposition

Average Punter · 4 Feb 2021, 02:16 (Ref:4033348)

Another in a long list of canny moves from Mr Dane.

Must admit I had been expecting a more prominent role for Roland's daughter - the soon-to-be lawyer Jess.

Driver TBA · 4 Feb 2021, 05:06 (Ref:4033355)

Were Miles and Dumbrell asked to sell their shares, or was it voluntary?

I thought Roland's bestie The Dude might have got a slice of the action.

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**GTRMagic** · 4 Feb 2021, 05:10 (Ref:4033356)

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Originally Posted by Driver TBA

Were Miles and Dumbrell asked to sell their shares, or was it voluntary?

I thought Roland's bestie The Dude might have got a slice of the action.

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It would be difficult to consider Mr Morris a passive investor...

Kingair · 4 Feb 2021, 06:52 (Ref:4033362)

Nice little marketing ploy by 888, lot's of extra dollars in Jdub merchandise sales, imagine the queue for autographs at each round and more publicity for the team at each round from various media outlets.
$$$$$$$$$$$$

Jack65 · 24 Dec 2021, 02:34 (Ref:4091147)

More changes: Roland Dane sells remaining Triple Eight shares

Does anybody buy the spin that RD will just go cold turkey and stop politicking behind the scenes?

E.B · 24 Dec 2021, 03:10 (Ref:4091150)

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Originally Posted by Jack65

More changes: Roland Dane sells remaining Triple Eight shares

Does anybody buy the spin that RD will just go cold turkey and stop politicking behind the scenes?

The Dane family, in the name of Jessica, still hold 30% of the shares though. RD is still non-exec Chairman of T888, and will no doubt have little snippets of 'advice' he will throw in even if the words come out of Jess or JDub's mouth

**GTRMagic** · 24 Dec 2021, 04:54 (Ref:4091158)

Mr Dane built the bloody thing why shouldnt he hang around if he chooses to?

one five five · 24 Dec 2021, 05:14 (Ref:4091159)

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Originally Posted by Jack65

More changes: Roland Dane sells remaining Triple Eight shares

Does anybody buy the spin that RD will just go cold turkey and stop politicking behind the scenes?

Is it going cold turkey if he winds up as Seamers replacement?

cavvy · 24 Dec 2021, 06:36 (Ref:4091161)

Any idea of the money changing hands ?

Jack65 · 24 Dec 2021, 07:55 (Ref:4091162)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Mr Dane built the bloody thing why shouldnt he hang around if he chooses to?

Dane is well within his rights to stick around as he sees fit. But he does like being a kingmaker, and I don't buy that he is going to just quietly slip away and stop pushing his pet projects behind the scenes. Same thing happened when Adrian Burgess was appointed team principal, with Dane stating he would take a less hands on role, but he never really did.

Kingair · 24 Dec 2021, 22:11 (Ref:4091242)

Perhaps RD might go an sell Tupperware?

TWRv12 · 24 Dec 2021, 23:59 (Ref:4091250)

GT's in Europe?

Running the Brabham GT?

Umai Naa · 25 Dec 2021, 01:02 (Ref:4091252)

He owns a lot more than just a race team.

He won't be sitting around doing nothing.

**GTRMagic** · 25 Dec 2021, 06:41 (Ref:4091274)

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Originally Posted by Jack65

Dane is well within his rights to stick around as he sees fit. But he does like being a kingmaker, and I don't buy that he is going to just quietly slip away and stop pushing his pet projects behind the scenes. Same thing happened when Adrian Burgess was appointed team principal, with Dane stating he would take a less hands on role, but he never really did.

While Mr Burgess left the team anyway..

Everyone wants to run a business until they actually get in there and have one to take over and control. To suggest Mr Whincup’s automotive ventures are a solid learning location forgers that the worst that can happen in that world is a car needs to be rewashed… whereas the new world, the cars can set slow, sponsors can wobble or leave and the winning might just slow to a stop.

While that might be the preference for some observers, I would prefer they bust a kafoofle valve every time they are on track and beyond, and keep seeing not winning as failure, and be as hungry as ever to be the very best team on the grid, every single time..

PVDA · 26 Dec 2021, 00:42 (Ref:4091322)

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While Mr Burgess left the team anyway..

and now the Fox is in charge of the Hen House, bit like when Harry Firth jumped/pushed/left the HDT and moved over to CAMS.

Jack65 · 26 Dec 2021, 02:04 (Ref:4091329)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

While Mr Burgess left the team anyway.

Two and a half years later, during which time Dane didn't really step away from being the figurehead of the team.

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

To suggest Mr Whincup’s automotive ventures are a solid learning location forgers that the worst that can happen in that world is a car needs to be rewashed… whereas the new world, the cars can set slow, sponsors can wobble or leave and the winning might just slow to a stop.

Think everybody, including Whincup himself, acknowledges that the role he is stepping into is far bigger than his other ventures and that he will be on a steep learning curve.

Gaz170 · 26 Dec 2021, 10:43 (Ref:4091350)

I can see RD being one of those retired blokes who still calls in to the office 4 days a week "in case anyone needs my help".

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