Skaife Out??

billy bigtime · 13 Sep 2007, 05:45 (Ref:2010773)

According to another Forum(or Kindergarden), Mark Skaife is in Hospital having his appendex removed and will not compete at Sandown.
Don't shoot the messenger.

**GTRMagic** · 13 Sep 2007, 05:56 (Ref:2010775)

It was allegedly posted by a member of the #7 commentary team... so it might be accurate!

billy bigtime · 13 Sep 2007, 05:56 (Ref:2010776)

If true, who will get the drive?

There goes Skaifes Championship hopes.

**GTRMagic** · 13 Sep 2007, 06:02 (Ref:2010779)

Mr J.Richards perhaps?

NewsStalker · 13 Sep 2007, 06:02 (Ref:2010780)

Issued by Holden Motorsport about 15 mins ago:

Quote:

HOLDEN Racing Team’s Mark Skaife was rushed to hospital this morning with appendicitis and is unlikely to participate in this Sunday’s Just Car Insurance Sandown 500.

Skaife’s wife Toni said this afternoon; “There’s only a remote chance that Mark would be okay to drive.

“He suffered stomach pains last night then went to a doctor this morning where scans revealed his appendix should be removed.

“The operation finished up being a normal procedure, but Mark was really
disappointed that such a thing should happen at this time of year,” she said.

Full release on ParcFerme

STEVO · 13 Sep 2007, 06:06 (Ref:2010782)

Perhaps Glenn Seton could join Todd Kelly now?????

billy bigtime · 13 Sep 2007, 06:06 (Ref:2010784)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Mr J.Richards perhaps?

Would be a good choice.
Plenty of good drivers at Sandown with Helmet in hand.

sizzle · 13 Sep 2007, 06:07 (Ref:2010785)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Mr J.Richards perhaps?

“If Mark is out, we will pair up Todd Kelly and Nathan Pretty in Todd’s #22 Commodore and we believe ex-HRT Bathurst winner Tony Longhurst will share with Glenn Seton in Mark’s #2,” said Starr.

“We hope to fly him down to Melbourne from the Gold Coast tonight in time for practice tomorrow.”

The Seto fans go ballistic

**GTRMagic** · 13 Sep 2007, 06:10 (Ref:2010787)

Looks like 'No Baloney Tony' is being prepped Here

**GTRMagic** · 13 Sep 2007, 06:11 (Ref:2010789)

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Originally Posted by sizzle

The Seto fans go ballistic

Does "ballistic" mean beered off?

Exceler8 · 13 Sep 2007, 06:14 (Ref:2010792)

im not about longhurst in a hrt car if i was a hrt mechanic id be getting prepared for a big w.e fixing car #2

racer69 · 13 Sep 2007, 06:15 (Ref:2010793)

It's a pity Uncle Tom didn't put himself in the seat to make up for his aborted 1988 entry

**GTRMagic** · 13 Sep 2007, 06:16 (Ref:2010794)

I dont think it will be binned... just that it may be slow.

If Mr Seton has the luxury of setting up the #2 car... it might make for an interesting qualifying....

How is the #2 car stickered at the track? Was Mr Seton always going to be in #2?

Exceler8 · 13 Sep 2007, 06:18 (Ref:2010795)

nah seto would have been in 22 they would have just changed the stickers around not a big issue!

STEVO · 13 Sep 2007, 06:18 (Ref:2010796)

Why isn't Seton with Todd Kelly?

I do not understand!

Exceler8 · 13 Sep 2007, 06:20 (Ref:2010798)

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Originally Posted by STEVO

Why isn't Seton with Todd Kelly?

I do not understand!

hrt probaly feel that Todd and Pretty are a better combo there best mates and im assuming they both now in the way each of them drives.easier for them to be together as todd and seto have never driven together before

James63 · 13 Sep 2007, 06:22 (Ref:2010799)

Does this now take HRT out of the equation?? Many were picking the skaife/kelly combo as a strong one....Will Kelly still be a threat?

**GTRMagic** · 13 Sep 2007, 06:22 (Ref:2010800)

It would be funny (good..) if the #2 is in the shootout...

billy bigtime · 13 Sep 2007, 06:23 (Ref:2010801)

Todd would have made the decision.

**GTRMagic** · 13 Sep 2007, 06:23 (Ref:2010803)

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Originally Posted by James63

Does this now take HRT out of the equation?? Many were picking the skaife/kelly combo as a strong one....Will Kelly still be a threat?

More likely top 10 now than top 3....

sizzle · 13 Sep 2007, 06:28 (Ref:2010805)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Does "ballistic" mean beered off?

You got the drift

STEVO · 13 Sep 2007, 06:30 (Ref:2010807)

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Originally Posted by billy bigtime

Todd would have made the decision.

You reckon??

Hmmm.

Is that a comment on Seto's pace or on his set-up preferences?

Geez? Tony Longhurst? I've been a fan of his since the 'Castrol Falcon' days - but... I don't think he'll be mega-quick. Just hope he keeps it on the black stuff.

He hasn't really been a crasher lately I suppose.

Oooooh this is killing me!

Maybe Seto's brought along his "enduro luck" with him to HRT?

inpitlane · 13 Sep 2007, 06:31 (Ref:2010808)

Interesting to see they've gone for Longhurst despite his recent lack of racing miles.
Personally I'd've loved to see them go for a young gun out of left field. Perhaps from F3. Wonder what Mrs Tander's doing this weekend.

V8RYAN · 13 Sep 2007, 06:59 (Ref:2010818)

as soon as i heard the news i was hoping it would be jimmy richards. im very dissapointed they have chosen longhurst, they should have at least gone for youth or leeane tander, it would be great to see her in the hrt car!

Aarrgh8 · 13 Sep 2007, 07:08 (Ref:2010823)

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Originally Posted by V8RYAN

as soon as i heard the news i was hoping it would be jimmy richards.... they should have at least gone for youth...

I'm only 58, and I've got a suitable helmet.

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