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2020 Supercars Driver Line up
Plenty of instability amongst teams, a reflection of the tight financial state the series finds itself in.
At the top, we know DJRTP and 888 are not planning any changes. Mostert is the biggest name likely to move teams, likely to WAU. Charlie Schwerkolt wants to expand to 2 cars, Courtney likely to join Winterbottom. Most of Tickford is uncertain, but Davison will stay with 23 Red. Kelly Racing is unknown. What cars will they run? Rick Kelly will stay, but what of the others? How many cars? Percat to stay at BJR, but his teammate for 2020 is uncertain. Sounds like Jack Smith will join Tekno for 2020, bringing a budget to help the operation. We do know that James Courtney will not be at WAU in 2020. How many cars will be on the grid? 2 or 3 manufacturers? Will Simona stay? Plenty of mystery remains.
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I keep reading Chaz to WAU but I find it hard to believe he would go there.He's been through all the tough times at Tickford but apart from getting DJR/Penske ride you would think he's best to stay where he is.Maybe money talks!
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Greetings all, long time no speak !!!!
Surely Courtney will reunite with Charlie given their history and the fact Charlie has always stated his preference to be able to run a 2 car operation. With REC's available it all boils down to funding dollars I guess. Be good to see him pair up with Frosty (sure my old mate Grumpy would love that )Cheers |
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I must belatedly say it is great to see you about senator.
David Reynolds has signed a 10-year contract with Erebus!
Michael Banks
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Hi Senator,, do you think he will have Pepsi sponsorship
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We can expect plenty of confirmations over the next few weeks.
Courtney announced at Bathurst he will be joining Tekno for 2020, based out of Sydney. Running 888 gear still. A young driver is expected to be confirmed as his teammate. Kelly Racing will run 2 cars in 2020, almost certainly 2 Mustangs. They'll likely run 2 Altimas in the development series plus cars in TCR. Rick Kelly and Heimgartner will drive the Supercars. Simona De Silvestro will head back to Europe. Jack Le Brocq is firming as Mostert's replacement at Tickford. Slade is likely to move on from BJR. Pye is a chance to take the drive. BJR is likely to run 4 cars, taking the leased REC to MSR back, to field Jack Smith. Expect Smith to make up the numbers through 2020. Slade is a chance to end up at MSR. MSR is expected to buy a REC from the Kelly's. Maybe even run 2 cars. GRM... Expect Golding to stay. But likely no Boost money. Who knows what GRM will do. Talk of Team 18 moving to 2 cars has cooled, but still a strong chance. No word on a second driver given Courtney is out of the picture.
Michael Banks
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You're still a minefield of info Banksie !!
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Several confirmations have come through in the past few days.
Firstly, GRM is to leave the Supercars championship. Terrible news for the category, but Garry Rogers cited a variety of reasons why it's the best decision for his business and employees. Team 18 will run 2 cars in 2020. No strong word on the second driver yet. Hazelwood, De Silvestro, Golding and Pye are all chances. Jack Smith to take a REC to BJR for a 4th car appears a lock. MSR have secured a REC. May even have a second REC. They'll certainly run one established driver, most likely Tim Slade. The second car will likely go to the highest bidder. Be interesting to know the current value of a REC. Is it nothing? Larry Perkins reportedly sold his pair for $2 million each a decade ago. Hopefully 24 cars on the grid in 2020.
Michael Banks
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Auto Action are reporting that every Sunday race at SuperSprint rounds will be shown live on Ten in 2020. This is in addition to all of the other major rounds that Ten covers.
This means every round will be shown live on FTA in 2020!
Michael Banks
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What are they going to complain about now?
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