SBR sign Courtney as Ambrose's replacement?? (Ponderance)

Uncle Cranker · 17 Oct 2005, 04:57 (Ref:1435663)

It is reported over at V8 kindergarten that SBR are soon to announce James Courtney as their replacement for Marcos.

It is also insinuated that this story has been around since the Monday after Bathurst.

Anyone; Anyone.

billy bigtime · 17 Oct 2005, 04:58 (Ref:1435664)

It has been officially anounced by David Moy on V8Central that James Courtney has signed with SBR.

billy bigtime · 17 Oct 2005, 05:01 (Ref:1435666)

It was officially announced by David Moy(of Telstra fame) on V8Central.

Rombles1 · 17 Oct 2005, 05:10 (Ref:1435670)

Pardon my ignorance, but what makes Dave Moy's say-so "official"?

billy bigtime · 17 Oct 2005, 05:15 (Ref:1435672)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rombles1

Pardon my ignorance, but what makes Dave Moy's say-so "official"?

He knows everything about V8 Supercars and was an official sponsors representative for Siemens when they sponsored HRT. He now works for Telstra but spends most of his working day Posting on V8Central.He classes many people in the V8 circus as friends including Mark Skaife.Hes knows everything.

mac · 17 Oct 2005, 06:12 (Ref:1435694)

If true, what a waste of talent this would be .......

An incredible coup for SBR, but a waste of talent nonetheless.

Still a long way from being confirmed - will wait for a press release from the Stones before I write it off as "official".

DKGandBH · 17 Oct 2005, 06:39 (Ref:1435708)

Is this an "endurance drive only "contract maybe ?
That would make a slight amount of sense.

DKGandBH
(but not much as Bathurst generally conflics with a GP)

Razor · 17 Oct 2005, 06:41 (Ref:1435709)

I thought that HRT signed Little Jim for next year as an enduro driver

Peter_Maxwwell · 17 Oct 2005, 06:42 (Ref:1435710)

I couldn't find where it said this...

Peter_Maxwwell · 17 Oct 2005, 06:43 (Ref:1435711)

but is it true....

Peter_Maxwwell · 17 Oct 2005, 06:46 (Ref:1435712)

oops, i meant, is it true??

James63 · 17 Oct 2005, 07:10 (Ref:1435724)

I'm not saying it isnt true, but Mr Moy also said that Warren Luff was getting the drive some weeks back...later to say "oh wait no he isnt"

KE30MAN · 17 Oct 2005, 07:15 (Ref:1435725)

If you were to sign for any team it would be the SBR...BUT...why would James' want the Taxis?

Razor · 17 Oct 2005, 07:38 (Ref:1435732)

This is intresting, before Bathurst HRT was running a chatroom with Todd and James and Jimbo did say he wasn't intrested in a full time drive in the V8's main Series or the Development Series

racer69 · 17 Oct 2005, 08:24 (Ref:1435757)

oh come on, how can a post about something Dave Moy said get to 12 posts on here.......

v8babe · 17 Oct 2005, 09:23 (Ref:1435790)

Wether he mentioned his disinterest with V8s or not, let's wait until the press release comes out on Wednesday shall we?!

bartman71 · 17 Oct 2005, 09:36 (Ref:1435797)

but what Courtney said could just be a smoke screen. i wouldn't be surprised if it is true. i said months ago that my money is on Courtney getting the drive.

TSR · 17 Oct 2005, 10:22 (Ref:1435815)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rombles1

Pardon my ignorance, but what makes Dave Moy's say-so "official"?

Coming from HOLDENS number one know it all know nothing, if you belive it well? if it is true then great news for Ford & SBR, but why would the red army so called number one fan release such big news.

Aarrgh8 · 17 Oct 2005, 10:38 (Ref:1435826)

Maybe because it's true?

adz_34 · 17 Oct 2005, 10:41 (Ref:1435828)

didnt Mr Gow, one manager for James Courtney announce that James still had a contract with Toyota for the Japanese GT series next year. What would make anyone think that he has gone back on this?

Uncle Cranker · 17 Oct 2005, 10:43 (Ref:1435831)

Quote:

Originally Posted by racer69

oh come on, how can a post about something Dave Moy said get to 12 posts on here.......

I'm with you Racer69, I only threw it up in the air, looking for a firm yes or no.

Don't think for a minute i was paying any credance to the biggest red sheep in the paddock.....

Uncle Cranker · 17 Oct 2005, 10:46 (Ref:1435835)

Quote:

Originally Posted by adz_34

didnt Mr Gow, one manager for James Courtney announce that James still had a contract with Toyota for the Japanese GT series next year. What would make anyone think that he has gone back on this?

100% with you there adz.

At least as a contracted Toyota driver Little Jimbo still holds a bare threaded link to F1, which lets face it is where he belongs.

No pedalling around in a Tin-top duck pond, that thinks itself far more important than the rest of the motorsport world does.

Conrod Kieron · 17 Oct 2005, 11:00 (Ref:1435849)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aarrgh8

Maybe because it's true?

Can you eloboate R8? Moy does know someone high up in Pirtek and you had a drink with him a few days ago.

Average Punter · 17 Oct 2005, 12:53 (Ref:1435959)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Cranker

Don't think for a minute i was paying any credance to the biggest red sheep in the paddock.....

Holy shooot...

And these same guys question the credibility of Auto Action?????????????

Mr Highly Repetitive T@sser is as trustworthy as an alligator.

Conrod Kieron · 17 Oct 2005, 14:58 (Ref:1436059)

In this instance, i'm inclined to believe him and I have been quite critical of Dave in the past.

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