Marcos Ambrose Is Coming Back.

[Pickles2]

Marcos Ambrose will be leaving Nascar at the end of the year, & returning to Australia.
Don't know whether Marcos would be totally happy with what He achieved in the U.S., but He certainly gave it his best shot, & gained enormous respect from the Nascar fraternity.
I hope He does return to V8 Supercars, ...if He does, I reckon any of the teams would sign him up at the speed of a thousand gazelles. He would add enormous interest to the series.
Pickles.

[Chucaro]

It would be nice to see him in a Volvo, Nissan or MB team to add a bit of interest in the class.

[pop058]

It would be nice to see him in a Volvo, Nissan or MB team to add a bit of interest in the class.

Can't see that happening if Penske is involved. I believe Tuesday (16th) will be a day to watch :D

[Pickles2]

Yes, Tuesday will be the day I think, according to Dick Johnson who was interviewed at Sandown. my prediction is that the Penske deal is a goer & that Ambrose will drive for that team,...which will be awesome.
Pickles.

[disco man]

The official confirmation of Marcos Ambrose's return to the V8 supercars with Team Penske/Dick Johnson racing is set to take place on Tuesday morning.Team Penske is now set to reveal that it will run Ambrose under a V8 supercars racing entitlements contract it has purchased from DJR's Steve Brabeck.

Ambrose's car is expected to run out of DJR's workshop alongside the Queensland teams other entry.Backing will likely come from Penske's Australian business interests mainly Western star trucks and the recently launched Penske truck rentals.

The team and Ambrose are also known to remain in the hunt for local sponsors.Whether the DJR-Penske alliance will continue to use DJR's Ford Falcon gear is unclear.
While Ford has yet to show any public interest in any such program,time is now limited to get another marque up and running for 2015.Ambrose,who will return with his family to live in Tasmania,refused to drawn on details of his future during the announcement of his exit from Richard Pretty Motorsports.

Penske president Tim Cindric posted on twitter that an update will come at 11 am Tuesday

[AllTerr]

I heard that Ford will be replaced by BMW in the next couple years.....


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[pop058]

I heard that Ford will be replaced by BMW in the next couple years.....


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earlier reports are that BMW are not interested in V8SC as it would not benefit them (in Oz sales)

[Pickles2]

earlier reports are that BMW are not interested in V8SC as it would not benefit them (in Oz sales)
You are correct,...and the other "prediction" is that Audi will shortly overtake BMW sales in Aus.
Pickles.

[Piddler]

Go the Devil Racer :D

[Pickles2]

It's on,...confirmed on the DJR Website, & by V8 Supercars.
This will be AWESOME,..might even have to pay for Foxtel.
Can't wait to see Marcos mixing it up with the likes of Tander, Whincup etc, maybe even with Murph??!!.
Pickles.

[shanegtr]

Just seen on facebook this morning that Penske are joining up with DJR. No real suprise after the announcement of Ambrose coming back. With any luck he hasnt forgotten how to drive a V8supercar and can get red bull off the podium for a change

[CraigE]

Ambrose is a has been.:p:p:p:p:p:p:p Why he is coming back.

Any truth to the rumour they will be running Toyotas, saw a DJR emblem with a Toyota badge.:angel::angel::wasntme::angel::angel:

[LandyAndy]

Will be good to see him back.
He learnt how to punch other drivers out in pit lane in the good ole USA.Watch out 888:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p
Andrew

[pop058]

Ambrose is a has been.:p:p:p:p:p:p:p Why he is coming back.

Any truth to the rumour they will be running Toyotas, saw a DJR emblem with a Toyota badge.:angel::angel::wasntme::angel::angel:

not without pics you didn't :D :rulez:

[Pickles2]

Marcos is going to be a big plus for V8 Supercars.
However, I saw a recent picture taken of him after a race, where he had his race suit undone around his waist which looked like it might have "expanded" a bit,...not quite as big as Paul Morris, but definitely a bit "chubbier",...maybe had a few too many of those U.S. burgers?!
Anyway, if that is the case He'll need to do a "Stevie J" & drop a few kilos to keep up with the "lean mean fighting machines" that are the Aussie V8 Supercar drivers.
Pickles.

[disco man]

Marcos is going to be a big plus for V8 Supercars.
However, I saw a recent picture taken of him after a race, where he had his race suit undone around his waist which looked like it might have "expanded" a bit,...not quite as big as Paul Morris, but definitely a bit "chubbier",...maybe had a few too many of those U.S. burgers?!
Anyway, if that is the case He'll need to do a "Stevie J" & drop a few kilos to keep up with the "lean mean fighting machines" that are the Aussie V8 Supercar drivers.
Pickles.

I agree it's a huge drawcard for the series.I just hope people don't expect instant results, to be realistic it will take a full season to get back where he was before he left.He would not be familiar with COTF.Very happy to see him back,and yes he is a bit larger these days.:)

[disco man]

V8 Supercars - Ambrose brake tests Kelly - Bright/Kelly crash - Gold Coast 2004 - YouTube Great mates.


Ambrose punches Mears | Richmond (2014) - YouTube Good stuff


Marcos Ambrose about V8 Supercars 2013 - YouTube Marcos on Whincup


2012 NSCS - Michigan 400 - Marcos Ambrose Vegemite Interview [HD] - YouTube Vegemite


V8 Supercars Flashback - Murphy vs Ambrose at Bathurst (2005) - YouTube Ambrose Vs Murphy


V8 Supercars Flashback - Skaife vs Ambrose (2005) - YouTube Skaife Vs Ambrose


2011 Bathurst 1000 - Marcos Ambrose & Greg Murphy Interview on SPEED [HD] - YouTube Mates again


Ambrose to Return to V8 Supercars - YouTube He's coming home.


With Ambrose coming home i thought i would put this collection together for you guys, hope you enjoy.

[LandyAndy]

Ambrose is a has been.:p:p:p:p:p:p:p Why he is coming back.

Any truth to the rumour they will be running Toyotas, saw a DJR emblem with a Toyota badge.:angel::angel::wasntme::angel::angel:

How about his ex team mate who hasnt fired a shot(except at every other drivers lack of talent) since returning to holdens.Not even good enough to be a Supercrap driver any more.:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p
Andrew

[scarry]

Ambrose will certainly spice things up,can't wait for next years season.

Things have changed a lot since he was in the sport.

Suppose they will use Red Bull as their benchmark,sure will be interesting to see how Pensky fit in.

[1950landy]

Ambrose would be the best circuit driver in Nascar.

[Pickles2]

Ambrose would be the best circuit driver in Nascar.
No doubt about that.
He did a good job over there, & was liked & respected by the Nascar "Fraternity".
Pickles.

[disco man]

No doubt about that.
He did a good job over there, & was liked & respected by the Nascar "Fraternity".
Pickles.

Marcos Ambrose - First NASCAR Sprint Cup Win Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen - YouTube


[HD] Marcos Ambrose - Sonoma Toyota/Savemart 350 2012 Pole Lap - YouTube


Marcos Ambrose - Pole Position for the Napa Auto Parts 200 at Montreal - YouTube





Marcos Ambrose - Qualifying NSCS Toyota/Save Mart 350 Infineon Raceway, Sonoma California. - YouTube


Marcos Ambrose Qualifying Lap - NSCS @ Infineon Raceway - YouTube


Some of his best Nascar work, He earned their respect all right.

[disco man]

Roland Dane's thoughts on DJR Team Penske.




Roland Dane: Penske assault will take time (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/roland-dane-penske-assault-will-take-time)

[1950landy]

Ambrose will be racing at Sydney 500 this year the DJR team

[Pickles2]

Ambrose will be racing at Sydney 500 this year the DJR team
Yes, can't wait to see it.
Marcos was interviewed on the telecast today,...said He was looking forward to it, and was very realistic in his expectations,...not expecting anything sensational, but it would be a good "introduction" to 2015.
Pickles.

[disco man]

Yes, can't wait to see it.
Marcos was interviewed on the telecast today,...said He was looking forward to it, and was very realistic in his expectations,...not expecting anything sensational, but it would be a good "introduction" to 2015.
Pickles.

x2 awesome news,Can't wait:D

[CountP]

Is this going to be like Schumachers return to F1?

[Pickles2]

Is this going to be like Schumachers return to F1?
Fair comment, but I say a BIG "NO"!
Not long to find out if I'm right.
Pickles.

[disco man]

The latest on Ambrose.

Ambrose to cut first DJR laps at Lakeside - Speedcafe (http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/10/27/ambrose-cut-first-djr-v8-laps-lakeside/)

http://www.racer.com/latest-stories/item/110216-ambrose-djr-team-penske-to-make-december-v8-supercars-debut

POLL: How will Marcos Ambrose fare in Sydney? - Speedcafe (http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/10/27/poll-will-marcos-ambrose-fare-sydney/)

[Debacle]

That article about the test days is interesting. DJR has obviously been saving it's allocated test days for a reason. Teams would normally use them a bit earlier for development purposes. This must have been in the pipeline for a while. Amazing that it hasn't leaked out before.

I normally follow things on the v8 central forum and was thinking that djr was just using feedback from the fpr testing as they are a customer. It's all making a bit more sense now.

[Pickles2]

There will be lots of "Detractors" that will want to shoot down "The Devil Racer", ......I say that he will be extremely good value for Penske, DJR, and V8 Supercars........His driving will be OK too.
Pickles.

[1950landy]

Would be good to go to the test days , especially at Lakeside.:D

[CraigE]

Hey look he will be good for the sport and a great pick up for DJR, but I will continue to take the mickey as have never liked Ambrose, I put him in the same category as Whincup, a very talented driver, but a tosser with no personality. :p

[1950landy]

Hey look he will be good for the sport and a great pick up for DJR, but I will continue to take the mickey as have never liked Ambrose, I put him in the same category as Whincup, a very talented driver, but a tosser with no personality. :p
I'll 2nd that. They need a few more Ford's or less Holden' & more of other brands running . Would good to see same number of Ford's as Holden's.

[disco man]

The next question will be who is going to be his teammate. DJR Team Penske will not confirm Pye or Wall for next season. And have openly stated that they want winning drivers not guys who are still learning. The only driver i know of who is off contract at seasons end is Jason Bright.

[scarry]

The next question will be who is going to be his teammate. DJR Team Penske will not confirm Pye or Wall for next season. And have openly stated that want winning drivers not guys who are still learning. The only driver i know of who is off contract at seasons end is Jason Bright.

i don't recon Bright will be warming the seat...

Maybe poach someone who is not off contract.

Stranger things have happened.

Someone like SVG would fit right in...

[disco man]

A bit more of a update.


Drivers pleased about Ambrose (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/drivers-pleased-about-ambrose-s-sydney-return)


Penske boss bullish (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/penske-boss-bullish)


The results of the poll are interesting,45% say a top ten finish. What do you blokes think of his chances?

[disco man]

Wonder if the car will look like any of these?

[Pickles2]

I'd say that if the car's right, He would be a top 10 "chance", but I'm not super confident, because it's so close.
Pickles.

[scarry]

I can't believe Penske employ 40000 people world wide.

That is one big organisation.

[CraigE]

Huge organization. It wont take them long to be competitive as they will be one of the 3 big teams that can throw bucket loads of dollars at the cars. Even if Ambrose is 90% with the big dollars spent on the cars he will be top 2 or 3.

[1950landy]

That is what a team needs . Just need to look at other teams , HRT , DJR ,SBR , when they have unlimited funds they keep winnings.
The same with team members if one has got more sponsorship the team can buy better parts , better mechanics , & better people all around.
That was the main reason Brock kept winning , he had unlimited funds & when that run out , that was the end of it for Brock.
There are plenty of good drivers capable of winning every weekend but don't have the money backing to achieve it.
At the moment Red Bull are the ones with the money & if Penske is prepared to spend the money it should make for some good close racing & make it worth racing again .

[Debacle]

That is what a team needs . Just need to look at other teams , HRT , DJR ,SBR , when they have unlimited funds they keep winnings.
The same with team members if one has got more sponsorship the team can buy better parts , better mechanics , & better people all around.
That was the main reason Brock kept winning , he had unlimited funds & when that run out , that was the end of it for Brock.
There are plenty of good drivers capable of winning every weekend but don't have the money backing to achieve it.
At the moment Red Bull are the ones with the money & if Penske is prepared to spend the money it should make for some good close racing & make it worth racing again .

That's why when COTF started and we had a few different winners/podiums people thought that we now had parity. BJR were looking pretty good, but now they are also rans. Money will always win unfortunately. The days of the underdog are numbered.

[CraigE]

That is what a team needs . Just need to look at other teams , HRT , DJR ,SBR , when they have unlimited funds they keep winnings.
The same with team members if one has got more sponsorship the team can buy better parts , better mechanics , & better people all around.
That was the main reason Brock kept winning , he had unlimited funds & when that run out , that was the end of it for Brock.
There are plenty of good drivers capable of winning every weekend but don't have the money backing to achieve it.
At the moment Red Bull are the ones with the money & if Penske is prepared to spend the money it should make for some good close racing & make it worth racing again .

You have made some very incorrect statements. DJR do not have bucket loads of cash atm, that may change when penske come in. They pretty much run on a knife blade atm and Dick himself has never made any serious money with most of what he had going back into the team or getting ripped off. As for Brock you are way off the mark. Even with HDT they did not have unlimited funds, they were on a very tight budget and did not even have back up cars and limited engines and parts. Even into the 90s they did not have unlimited funds even when it went to HRT. And I would like to know what you mean was the end of Brock. He was competitive in even sub standard cars that were a long way sub standard. Then there was also his age. Sorry but he was even really competitive in 97 until Skaife broke the car and he was in his 50s.

[Kizz302]

There no two ways about it, Brock did drive for the best funded, factory connected team in his heyday with the backing of the cigarette giant Molboro, he was an extremely talented driver too.

The DJR cars are capable front runners and once MA gets his head around the things, he will be up the front and might well be the driver to break the T8 stronghold, just like he did when he entered the series and crushed HRT.

There is no doubt Ambrose will be a shot in the arm for the series, it will bring my interest back and I only hope he gets under the skins of Holden fans again too ;)

[CraigE]

There no two ways about it, Brock did drive for the best funded, factory connected team in his heyday with the backing of the cigarette giant Molboro, he was an extremely talented driver too.

The DJR cars are capable front runners and once MA gets his head around the things, he will be up the front and might well be the driver to break the T8 stronghold, just like he did when he entered the series and crushed HRT.

There is no doubt Ambrose will be a shot in the arm for the series, it will bring my interest back and I only hope he gets under the skins of Holden fans again too ;)

That is fairly debatable. His early days the team did not have a large budget. Even in the late 70s the budget was not huge and there were other teams with similar budgets. The early 80s the budgets did start to go up, but also remember at this time HDT was a private entity with very limited support from Holden. The genius behind HDT was Harry Firth who could get so much more out of a car and Brock who could drive a car while conserving the vehicle, money played very little part in this. Brock owned the team and most of the support came from dealers, not Holden. There were other teams with as large budgets. Marlboro was just a sponsor, just like Shell etc. The big budgets came into play with the evolution of HRT and FPV in the 90s. You reckon Holden teams had budgets, look at the Nissan works teams that Skaife drove for with the 4wd Nissan GTR. These cars were around $1 million each without spares, the average Holden and Ford at the time was around $200 to $230k with spares.

[disco man]

Its probably about time he gives it away,but he was a bloody good driver.


Ingall considers co-driving (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/ingall-considers-co-driving)

[disco man]

A bit of news.

Whincup: Ambrose won (http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/11/04/whincup-ambrose-wont-crash-party/)

[disco man]

Ambrose to use #66.

Number 66 selected for Ambrose wildcard - Speedcafe (http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/11/04/number-66-selected-ambrose-wildcard/)

[disco man]

Now long now!!!

Lakeside unveil for Ambrose's Sydney livery - Speedcafe (http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/11/14/lakeside-unveil-ambroses-sydney-livery/)

[disco man]

Saying goodbye to the USA.


CAFE CHAT: Ambrose on NASCAR career - Speedcafe (http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/11/12/cafe-chat-ambrose-nascar-career/)

[disco man]

It's all over,he can be proud of his time over there.

Ambrose worn out after NASCAR finale - Speedcafe (http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/11/17/ambrose-worn-nascar-finale/)

[Pickles2]

Huge organization. It wont take them long to be competitive as they will be one of the 3 big teams that can throw bucket loads of dollars at the cars. Even if Ambrose is 90% with the big dollars spent on the cars he will be top 2 or 3.
Just noticed your comment.
Ambrose at 90%??!......If He's at 90%, He'll be nowhere,...it's that close these days.
It's not only Ambrose, Penske is bringing in 4-5 of his own guys who've for sure been on top of their game in Nascar, but our COTF is a whole different animal, so it's gonna take them some time to get on top also.
I'm not going to predict how He'll go, initially, but after a few races next year, the othere drivers will know He's there, and in the latter half of the year, I'd expect him to be close to the front,...... if he's got the right car.
And eventually He will have the RIGHT car & crew, I'm just not sure how long it will take.
The secret of 888 is that 95% of their guys have been with them forever, ...HRT has a reasonable amount of dollars, but even they've had the wrong guys, & it's taking them a while to get up to speed,...even with the dollars......I reckon the same will be the case for Penske-Ambrose.
Pickles.

[disco man]

A few articles and a video of his first drive in the new car. Can't wait till Homebush!!!

Heat on Marcos Ambrose at Lakeside ride day - Speedcafe (http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/11/21/heat-ambrose-lakeside-ride-day/)


Fans urged to stay away from Ambrose ride day - Speedcafe (http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/11/20/fans-urged-stay-away-ambrose-ride-day/)


PIRTEK and Ambrose back together - Speedcafe (http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/11/21/pirtek-ambrose-back-together/)


DJR reveals Ambrose Xbox wildcard livery - Speedcafe (http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/11/21/djr-reveals-ambrose-xbox-wildcard-livery/)

VIDEO: Marcos Ambrose onboard at Lakeside - Speedcafe (http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/11/21/video-marcos-ambrose-onboard-lakeside/)


IndyCar crew on hand for first Ambrose test - Speedcafe (http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/11/20/indycar-crew-hand-first-ambrose-test/)



Ambrose not concerned about new generation cars (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/ambrose-not-concerned-about-new-generation-cars)



Ingall (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/ingall-s-views-on-old-teammate-ambrose)

[Pickles2]

Yep, He's certainly getting their attention, I can't wait for Sydney either.
Pickles.

[disco man]

I had no idea he drove a Holden.

Saturday Sleuthing: Ambrose in a Holden! (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/saturday-sleuthing-ambrose-in-a-holden)

[disco man]

Welcome back Marcos!! I like the way he made an effort to talk to the fans,and Dick picking him up from the airport. He seems very focused.


Welcome back Marcos Ambrose (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/view/videos/welcome-back-marcos-ambrose)

[disco man]

Some good words from Bowe.

John Bowe: Welcome home Marcos! (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/john-bowe-welcome-home-marcos)

[disco man]

DJR Team Penske announce his engineer.

DJR assigns engineer for Marcos Ambrose - Speedcafe (http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/11/25/djr-assigns-engineer-for-ambrose/)

[disco man]

Gee Marcos,best drivers in the world? I don't think so mate. IMO Rally drivers are the best.

AMBROSE: ?Give me a V8 Supercar over a NASCAR any day!? | Auto Action (http://autoaction.com.au/ambrose-give-v8-supercar-nascar-day/)

[disco man]

Testing is over,now time for the real deal!!! Have a look at the poll results:o

Ambrose completes final laps before Sydney (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/ambrose-completes-final-laps-before-sydney)

[disco man]

Being realistic.

VIDEO: Marcos Ambrose reflects on his return to V8 Supercars | Auto Action (http://autoaction.com.au/video-marcos-ambrose-reflects-return-v8-supercars/)

[disco man]

Still trying to get comfortable in the car.

Ambrose adapting NASCAR style to Supercar - Speedcafe (http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/11/27/ambrose-adapting-nascar-style-supercar/)

[disco man]

Marcos's first Falcon.

The V8 Sleuth // News - AMBROSE RE UNITED WITH FIRST FALCON (http://www.v8sleuth.com.au/news/2014/11/20/ambrose-re-united-with-first-falcon)

[disco man]

Two great drivers together.


Champions unite ahead of Sydney NRMA 500 (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/champions-unite-ahead-of-sydney-nrma-500)

[disco man]

Nascar didn't look that hard on TV:o


AMBROSE: ‘NASCAR didn’t look that hard on TV’ | Auto Action (http://autoaction.com.au/ambrose-nascar-hard-tv/)

[disco man]

Some sound advice from two legends.

Skaife: (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/skaife-stand-back-for-next-year)

[disco man]

Ambrose finished 23rd out of 26 cars in his first practice. Which I think is a bloody good effort in his first crack in a new car on a track he has never raced on and 9 years away from the game.

Whincup shoots to top in final seconds (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/whincup-shoots-to-top-in-final-seconds)

[disco man]

A fairly realistic statement. And also well done to HRT in a good practice session.

Tander: Sydney track a big ask for Ambrose (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/tander-sydney-track-a-big-ask-for-ambrose)

And like I said earlier I think it has been a massive effort by Ambrose and DJR. Now its time for the race!!!!

Ambrose aiming for mid-pack qualifying (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/ambrose-aiming-for-mid-pack-qualifying)

[disco man]

I guess being a true professional is why he feels this way.

Ambrose: I need to clean up my act - Speedcafe (http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/12/05/ambrose-need-clean-act/)

[disco man]

Marcos's first Falcon.

The V8 Sleuth // News - AMBROSE RE UNITED WITH FIRST FALCON (http://www.v8sleuth.com.au/news/2014/11/20/ambrose-re-united-with-first-falcon)

The AU was an ugly turd of a car,but when made into a race car it took on a whole different look.

What's on today (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/what-s-on-today-ambrose-s-first-race-back)

[disco man]

Oh no Marcos:( And as good as Redbull are,that was a MASSIVE hit to Lownde's car. And very well done to Erebus its always great to see Betty and the team getting results:) This track is a car killer.

[disco man]

Oh no Marcos:( And as good as Redbull are,that was a MASSIVE hit to Lownde's car. And very well done to Erebus its always great to see Betty and the team getting results:) This track is a car killer.

Not good,

Lowndes in doubt for opener (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/lowndes-in-doubt-for-opener)

[disco man]

With only one car to run it can only be better for Ambrose.

DJR restructures for single-car Penske assault - Speedcafe (http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/12/18/djr-restructures-for-single-car-penske-assault/)