Who will replace CPR?

adz_34 · 11 Jul 2005, 13:47 (Ref:1352617)

It seems pretty clear from all in these forums that Steven Richards will be most likely leaving for SBR waters next year as CPR go by the wayside.

But my question is who if any one will take over the running of this team if LP takes a backwards step?

Are there any potential buyers out there?

Any chance Brock buying in and running Perkins gear in his cars?

According to the last Auto Fiction it may not be entirely untrue

FPRXR-6 · 11 Jul 2005, 14:50 (Ref:1352681)

I don't see Perkins selling his team but if he did then i probably could see maybe Craig Gore buying the cars etc if the rumours are true about him switching to Commodores.
I don't see Richo going to SBR, most likely to PWR but personally i see him in a Perkins-built car in '06.

lcfp2297 · 11 Jul 2005, 23:18 (Ref:1353088)

Perkins is using 1xRomano license and 1xWeel license.

The Romano license has currently accumulated the least championship points this year, and was in the bottom two last year. Subject to TEGA takeback?

I can't see Weel working with Brock and vice versa in a hurry...

The Autobarn car run by Perkins is under the Nash license...Can't see Brock and Nash working together either...

Although stranger things have happened...

scr · 15 Jul 2005, 08:19 (Ref:1356017)

There was an article in auto action this week saying Paul Cruikshank Racing was ready to take the step up to the main game. A one car team running Stone Bros machinery and with Warren Luff driving could be competitive.

retro · 15 Jul 2005, 08:25 (Ref:1356023)

Given that LP sold his L1 (@ Lotto money) to Mr Gore I wonder if there may be a partnership coming up soon (makes sense with the Richo rumour).

retro · 15 Jul 2005, 08:58 (Ref:1356040)

..........and I can't see LP walking away from supercars unless license trouble forces him......maybe take more of a backseat as he has done this year..remember Jack is going to need a ride soon???

racer69 · 15 Jul 2005, 09:05 (Ref:1356046)

If he stayed as a supplier thats hardly walking away........

Matt H · 15 Jul 2005, 20:48 (Ref:1356529)

Castrol to be replaced by BP next year.

observer · 15 Jul 2005, 22:32 (Ref:1356574)

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Originally Posted by FPRXR-6

I don't see Perkins selling his team but if he did then i probably could see maybe Craig Gore buying the cars etc if the rumours are true about him switching to Commodores.
I don't see Richo going to SBR, most likely to PWR but personally i see him in a Perkins-built car in '06.

Maybe WPS won't be fielding a team next year!

**GTRMagic** · 15 Jul 2005, 23:02 (Ref:1356587)

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Originally Posted by observer

Maybe WPS won't be fielding a team next year!

If #10 was the only source of motorsport information, it would be easy to draw that conclusion about this year

observer · 15 Jul 2005, 23:05 (Ref:1356590)

No source, just my view!

Mickcals · 16 Jul 2005, 10:29 (Ref:1356731)

I think you ll find Longhurst might take an interest to it, although he is first in line to buy the second team Dynamik licence

Just Do It! · 16 Jul 2005, 23:12 (Ref:1357031)

But has he actually bought the first Dynamik licence?

milktruck racin · 16 Jul 2005, 23:23 (Ref:1357033)

have you guys ever thought of a sertain transport company who are already involved with the team and as certain director of this company has enough funds to purchase several teams might be in running to take over

**GTRMagic** · 16 Jul 2005, 23:29 (Ref:1357035)

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Originally Posted by Just Do It!

But has he actually bought the first Dynamik licence?

Technically yes... but keeping it seems contingent on achieving sponsorship to run the car in future years... otherwise, its on the market again...

**GTRMagic** · 16 Jul 2005, 23:34 (Ref:1357038)

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Originally Posted by milktruck racin

have you guys ever thought of a sertain transport company who are already involved with the team and as certain director of this company has enough funds to purchase several teams might be in running to take over

I like the plan.. but to date the sponsorship from this team is not in the Caltex/Pirtek/Betta/Caterpillar league... so the step up would be enormously expensive.

I would have thought, strategically (drawing a long bow perhaps), that a transport company should be involved in motorsport in a big way, to showcase their speed to market, their safety, and competitiveness in the marketplace....

... and keep the corporate guests amused the whole time. What better place to play than places where there are contracts to be picked up... carting petrol and oil, tyres, electrical goods, parts and accessories.... the opportunities are great.. and possibly not totally well explored...

Perhaps the Toll business should buy its own race team in the WPS mould, except they get a professional business manager in to build the squad into a winning and successful one

Just Do It! · 16 Jul 2005, 23:35 (Ref:1357039)

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Originally Posted by milktruck racin

have you guys ever thought of a sertain transport company who are already involved with the team and as certain director of this company has enough funds to purchase several teams might be in running to take over

Mr Little and Toll you mean??

**GTRMagic** · 16 Jul 2005, 23:44 (Ref:1357043)

Mr Fox & Linfox (proprietors of Philip Island) would do equally as well in that role... indeed there is an existing relationship to HRT/HSV.... but who knows....

milktruck racin · 17 Jul 2005, 08:42 (Ref:1357116)

GTR i like you train of thought, how ever, when you think that at the moment you have a single car team which runs on a reasonable budget, and possible utilises company's that have business connections with the transport business, that if added with the remaining sponsorship at tpr and so if fills in the gap left by castrol, that this is more of a possibility?

**GTRMagic** · 17 Jul 2005, 09:33 (Ref:1357138)

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Originally Posted by milktruck racin

GTR i like you train of thought, how ever, when you think that at the moment you have a single car team which runs on a reasonable budget, and possible utilises company's that have business connections with the transport business, that if added with the remaining sponsorship at tpr and so if fills in the gap left by castrol, that this is more of a possibility?

Well.. if you progress those thoughts to the next level of conclusion... what chance is there that Mr Little's team may remain intact in 2006... being the only direct racing operation using Perkins hardware & personnel... with Mr Richards at the wheel of a 1 car Toll-backed team...

That would raise the profile, and the competitiveness of the car!! Despite what is written adnauseum about this team, a dozen years in the class, and a best of 11th place aint real special

milktruck racin · 19 Jul 2005, 07:22 (Ref:1358324)

well.. GTR you could be on the right track, but think of it as a 2 car toll team with the PLR franchise and the use of the PWR L2 franchise, using all existing sponsors on either the TPR car or the Toll car, with Richo in one and the other seat ??????

Matt H · 19 Jul 2005, 09:09 (Ref:1358401)

tratt wont lose his toll seat.

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