Thread: Ford to quit V8 Supercars at end of 2015

Originally Posted by VladTepes

I mean snaffling ideas/ tech / good people to take back racing in the USA.

I doubt his commitment to 'whatever replaces v8 supercars' will be long term.

He is well and truly committed and ready to make his mark.


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Originally Posted by scarry

So looks like we are going around in circles,back to a sort of old Group A.....

Rear wheel drive only,that cuts out the GTR,unless i suppose they remove a tailshaft.

Group A you say, I hope they bring these cars to Townsville next year. I would love to see and hear that awesome V12 Jag screaming past the spot i sit every year

Golden era cars at the Sydney NRMA 500

Thanks.

I suspect this:

In a huge shake-up for Australian motorsport, it can revealed the superstar Penske Racing outfit who, starting with this weekend’s Sydney 500, plan to completely revolutionise the sport.

revolution will, he plans, see him end up owning a large chunk of the sport itself.

Originally Posted by disco man

I would love to see and hear that awesome V12 Jag screaming past

Oh yeah me too !!!!

Originally Posted by VladTepes

Thanks.

I suspect this:


revolution will, he plans, see him end up owning a large chunk of the sport itself.

Maybe that's why he is coming here in the first place? Besides being one of the most successful racing moguls in the world he is also a very astute businessmen and maybe he can see an opportunity? I have no proof to back those claims up,but it does make an interesting thought.

FPR's loss Redbulls gain.

Lead FPR engineer defects to Red Bull - Speedcafe


Triple Eight boss confirms McPherson arrival - Speedcafe


Frosty loses race engineer

Interesting considering the way Roland Dane went off about hrt poaching Adrian burgess, labeling him a motor sport mercenary.

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Originally Posted by Debacle

Interesting considering the way Roland Dane went off about hrt poaching Adrian burgess, labeling him a motor sport mercenary.

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Yep,Old Roland certainly cracked the ****s when Adrian left. Tim Edwards and Roland are not the best of mates as it is,this move will strengthen that friendship