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[FPV MIC]

I didn't see this coming

Heimgartner has signed with rival team for 2022 and beyond

Andre Heimgartner Andre Heimgartner might be on the move from Kelly Grove Racing but his place on the 2022 Repco

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If he's going where they think (BJR) I honestly don't think it's a good move (edit: as much as I like Brad and his team), but if he's landed one of the still vacant seats at either WAU or Tickford then that's a different, and far better story.

 

[Spacegoat]

I didn't see this coming

Yeah, big surprise. Even bigger that he appears to be going to BJR. Would have thought Tickford might have tried to get back him into the fold, with uncertainty around Le Brocq and Courtney. Or even WAU, with Fullwood's future up in the air.

Interesting to see what happens with BJR now. Percat, Heimgartner (maybe) and Smith doesn't seem to be going anywhere. Leaves Brad with the awkward choice between Hazelwood or Macauley. 😅

 

[CodeRedR51]

Boo.

 

[FPV MIC]

Yeah, big surprise. Even bigger that he appears to be going to BJR. Would have thought Tickford might have tried to get back him into the fold, with uncertainty around Le Brocq and Courtney. Or even WAU, with Fullwood's future up in the air.

Interesting to see what happens with BJR now. Percat, Heimgartner (maybe) and Smith doesn't seem to be going anywhere. Leaves Brad with the awkward choice between Hazelwood or Macauley. 😅

Seeing as I'm still a part-time personal sponsor* of Todd's I kinda hope they've had enough practice with Andrew to break the news gently to young Macca.

* Todd's mum is such a champion! She's still going strong with the sausage sizzle, where I'm a regular, at my local Bunnings near on every weekend. Todd was there on the tongs the other day too

 

[Spacegoat]

Seeing as I'm still a part-time personal sponsor* of Todd's I kinda hope they've had enough practice with Andrew to break the news gently to young Macca.

Someone mentioned Andrew Jones on Twitter, when talking about this subject. I can't recall if Andrew made the decision himself to step back or was pushed. 😂

And yeah, he's had more than his fair share of bad luck but Macauley is into his third full time season now and he's currently 24th in the championship. Think it would be a massive blunder for BJR to keep him over Hazelwood.

* Todd's mum is such a champion! She's still going strong with the sausage sizzle, where I'm a regular, at my local Bunnings near on every weekend. Todd was there on the tongs the other day too

They are still doing the sizzles? That's cool. 👍

 

[Spacegoat]

It was mentioned in an article a few days ago but Fullwood to Tickford has apparently picked up steam. Though Bryce is denying that's the case.

Fullwood responds to talk of Tickford done deal

Bryce Fullwood. Picture: Daniel Kalisz Walkinshaw Andretti United driver Bryce Fullwood has downplayed suggestions that he has already signed with

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Holdsworth is the rumored front runner to replace him. I'd rather WAU stick with Fullwood for another year, the talent is there. Just seems like consistency is his major issue. Interesting that Percat's name has been thrown into the mix, despite him signing an extension with BJR not too long ago. Could this be why BJR made a move for Heimgartner? 🤔

 

[CodeRedR51]

Phillip Island round cancelled.

 

[Twisteddrift]

Ok i think none of us saw this coming.

EXCLUSIVE - PERCAT QUITS BRAD JONES RACING

Despite having an ongoing agreement in place, Nick Percat will leave Brad Jones Racing at the end of the 2021 Supercars championship | Auto Action

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[Spacegoat]

Phillip Island round cancelled.

First of many I'm guessing. Think Bathurst might be the only round we get, the way it's headed. 😢

Edit: Gold Coast gone as well.

Ok i think none of us saw this coming.

👀

Know AA isn't exactly the most reilable source but sure seems like a done a deal. Backs up what Speedcafe were saying about Fullwood to Tickford and Heimgartner to BJR. As much as I'd hate to see Fullwood leave. Percat coming back to Walkinshaw would be great.

 

[ScottPuss20]

Mostert and Percat will be a deadly combination at WAU.

 

[Twisteddrift]

Mostert and Percat will be a deadly combination at WAU.

It'll be the strongest team when it comes to it's full-time drivers if this does of course happen. T8 of course has SVG but Feeney will need time until they have both cars constantly at the front.

 

[Spacegoat]

Ok i think none of us saw this coming.

EXCLUSIVE - PERCAT QUITS BRAD JONES RACING

Despite having an ongoing agreement in place, Nick Percat will leave Brad Jones Racing at the end of the 2021 Supercars championship | Auto Action

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And now official from the man himself.

Percat announces end-of-season Supercars move

Nick Percat Nick Percat will depart Brad Jones Racing at the conclusion of the 2021 Repco Supercars Championship in a

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Going off WAU not announcing the Mostert deal until the 2019 season was over. I'd guess this might be the same with Nick. If indeed, that is where he is going.

 

[Twisteddrift]

And now official from the man himself.

Percat announces end-of-season Supercars move

Nick Percat Nick Percat will depart Brad Jones Racing at the conclusion of the 2021 Repco Supercars Championship in a

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Going off WAU not announcing the Mostert deal until the 2019 season was over. I'd guess this might be the same with Nick. If indeed, that is where he is going.

It seems like the one that makes sense but then again this has been an unusual silly season.

 

[Spacegoat]

Bathurst moved to early December. Supercars and TCR on the same card. This will be very good, if it actually goes ahead.

Six-day Bathurst 1000 festival confirmed

The 2021 Supercars season will open and close at Mount Panorama Supercars CEO Sean Seamer has declared a new-look Bathurst

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[Cap'n Jack]

I wonder if ARG will use the combined event to announce their inevitable Supercars buyout.

 

[Twisteddrift]

I wonder if ARG will use the combined event to announce their inevitable Supercars buyout.

Good point.

 

[05XR8]

I wonder if ARG will use the combined event to announce their inevitable Supercars buyout.

Definitely.

 

[FPV MIC]

About time... but at least it's something.

 

[Spacegoat]

Winton becomes the latest round to bite the dust.

Winton SuperSprint called off

Macauley Jones during pre-season testing at Winton. Picture: Ross Gibb The Winton round of the Repco Supercars Championship has officially

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Hope we get some racing in before Bathurst. It's hard to see where or when it's going to happen though.

 

[Spacegoat]

Ingall/Feeney Bathurst wildcard livery.

Not the best Supercheap livery by any means but certainly not the worst. "Enforcer and The Kid" is a nice touch.

 

[05XR8]

Looks rather... super cheap. And I'm not getting my coat either.

 

[Spacegoat]

The series will get back underway at the end of October with Sydney Motorsport Park to host four rounds in four weeks.

Supercars confirms return with four events at SMP

Sydney Motorsport Park The Repco Supercars Championship will return with four events in as many weekends at Sydney Motorsport from

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[CodeRedR51]

Hopefully they mix it up. Different layouts, hell do it in reverse. 😁

 

[FPV MIC]

Hopefully they mix it up. Different layouts, hell do it in reverse. 😁

I don't think they're allowed to run backwards. The circuit wouldn't be complianced that way.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I don't think they're allowed to run backwards. The circuit wouldn't be complianced that way.

Was being a bit sarcastic. But the track does have varying layouts, hopefully they mix it up.

 

[Spacegoat]

But the track does have varying layouts, hopefully they mix it up.

Apparently they are going to run the different layouts, which should keep things from getting a bit stale. Just happy to have some night racing on the calendar this year. Always a good spectacle.

 

[Twisteddrift]

Apparently they are going to run the different layouts, which should keep things from getting a bit stale. Just happy to have some night racing on the calendar this year. Always a good spectacle.

I'm just excited for some racing.

 

[Spacegoat]

I'm just excited for some racing.

Yeah, same. Still a long wait though unfortunately.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I'm just excited for some racing.

How to you think the TCR guys feel? 😬 Their last two seasons have been screwed.

 

[05XR8]

Don’t get me started on that…