Casey Stoner, who will he drive for???

[jaydee]

I am so going to miss watching Casey, yes he's a bit of a grump and not very personable but it takes all sorts to make the world go round.

Me, I like him, no nonsense type of bloke, take him or leave him.

Now my predicament is who will he drive for, Holden or Ford.

It's looking good for Holden so far, but boy I hope Ford wins him over because I'd love to be able to cheer him on in a Ford.

With Nissan thrown in the mix next year and Casey driving it might be worth watching the touring cars again. Bring it on I say.

[duaned]

I think he will be another Wayne Gardner, Captain Chaos!

[mik]

it should be interesting, , a young ex biker bloke in a race car who has lived on the edge and knows no fear, bring it on !

[TC200six]

He appears to belong to Triple Eight already, so it's pretty obvious as to where he's likely to go.

[05_ENFORCER]

I voted Triple 8 stable mate for sure, he has the attitude/arrogance for it



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[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by 05_ENFORCER

I voted Triple 8 stable mate for sure, he has the attitude/arrogance for it



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Jamie Whincup maybe arrogant but poor old Craig Lowndes isn't!! I've always left the arrogant tag for HRT.

[351capri]

Originally Posted by TC200six

He appears to belong to Triple Eight already, so it's pretty obvious as to where he's likely to go.

yeah, pretty sure he'll be with 888, they seem to have brainwashed him against ford already , judging by his twitter comments bagging frosty!!!!

[XTBlown]

I heard on the ABC cricket commentary today by Will Hagen (sorry, forgot his name but he does the Motorsport for ABC Radio) that there is a rumour that he bettered Lowndsy's times! But, he was on new tires and Lowndsy was on an old set......

[burnz]

i said it before with insiders info, he will drive for SBR..
and because they will be merc's, i cant vote.

[Falcman0o7]

Maybe he can't even drive a car!
But holden will get him! Or ford will teach him and then holden will buy him!

[Nikked]

I vote that he will have a year off...and live overseas...and if he does anything, it will be a international series.


So yes, gone fishing.

No Stoner in the V8's next year.

[mash85]

probs be 888, as hes been hanging around there like a bad smell.

though, sbr is a long shot given that according to auto action, neither Van Gisbergen or Holdsworth are happy with the change to Merc's and are looking for drives elsewhere.

i think it would be foolish for whichever team picks him up to dumb him into the main game straight away.

im guessing he'll go to 888 and spend a year in the development series driving scott pye's current car. then if he proves himself move up to the main game. i cant see 888 giving up whincup, as he must be the golden child in that team. when is lowndesy's contract up? otherwise they could potentially go to a 3-4 car team.

[TATT2]

I hope he goes fishing and we never hear of him again

[mickbundy]

Who really cares who he drives for ? As long as he enjoys it, don't hurt no one that is all that matters. Good luck with it Casey hopefully you can make a go of it

[davenl5l]

after the whinge he had on twitter him & whingecup should make a good team!(loundes back to ford?)

[Riksta]

Wait wait wait.

There's going to be a stoner driving in the V8s?

How many bongs is said stoner gonna have before each race? This could make things interesting. "Chill man, just pass me if you wanna, why don't these race cars have ashtrays and lighters man, and why can't I smoke a joint through my helmet".

[TC200six]

Originally Posted by Riksta

How many bongs is said stoner gonna have before each race? This could make things interesting. "Chill man, just pass me if you wanna, why don't these race cars have ashtrays and lighters man, and why can't I smoke a joint through my helmet".

When I first heard about Stoner, I thought he had a funny name. Reminds me of certain people.

[gtxb67]

Originally Posted by Riksta

Wait wait wait.

There's going to be a stoner driving in the V8s?

How many bongs is said stoner gonna have before each race? This could make things interesting. "Chill man, just pass me if you wanna, why don't these race cars have ashtrays and lighters man, and why can't I smoke a joint through my helmet".

i think you might be on to something
that's why he didn't like frosty being on the grass at abu dabi - he was jealous

[b2tf]

I dont care who he drives for as long as we see more of mrs stoner...

[pursuit57]

Originally Posted by b2tf

I dont care who he drives for as long as we see more of mrs stoner...

Yep, agree with b2tf...
And my 2 bob's worth...whoever he drives for will throw him into development series to run amuck & test him out, like Gardner he was fantastic on 2W but won't be good in the tintops.

[gumbi_18]

He's racing for 888. Red Bull threw him a lot of money to race for them.

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by gumbi_18

He's racing for 888. Red Bull threw him a lot of money to race for them.

So who's leaving? Lowndes or Whincup?


Sorry...this Casey Stoner thing is ridiculous!

[TC200six]

Originally Posted by gumbi_18

He's racing for 888. Red Bull threw him a lot of money to race for them.

If that were true, it would start in 2014 at the earliest. It has been well discussed, even Stoner himself hasn't said he will be racing next year.

[gumbi_18]

Originally Posted by Nikked

So who's leaving? Lowndes or Whincup?
Sorry...this Casey Stoner thing is ridiculous!

Not sure, my mate at Red Bull is pretty well connected but he didn't know. All he knew was that RB had some sort of sponsorship deal with Stoner for the 888 team. Red Bull was worried about losing Stoner to another companies sponsorship offer which may not have been V8SC related.

Originally Posted by TC200six

If that were true, it would start in 2014 at the earliest. It has been well discussed, even Stoner himself hasn't said he will be racing next year.

Not sure on the timing unfortunately - It may have been next year but I'll have to confirm.

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by gumbi_18

Not sure on the timing unfortunately - It may have been next year but I'll have to confirm.

He has been told if he wishes to race the V8's, he'll need to drive in the dev series first...


And he has came out saying that next year is his year off...spending time with his family on his farm...or his Swiz hide-away...


so it may be 2015 before he gets to drive full time...

[mickbundy]

Originally Posted by gumbi_18

He's racing for 888. Red Bull threw him a lot of money to race for them.

What team does Red Bull have in the V8's (please excuse my ignorance if they have a team) I like watching the races but am not a follower with shift work

[gumbi_18]

Originally Posted by mickbundy

What team does Red Bull have in the V8's (please excuse my ignorance if they have a team) I like watching the races but am not a follower with shift work

Vodafone no longer having naming rights on the 888 cars. Red Bull have the new naming rights in 2013 onwards.

http://www.v8supercars.com.au/champi...0/default.aspx

[ltd]

888 racing, Lowndes will get the punt and go to SBR Mercedes.
Stoner will also earn the moniker of "Pinball Stoner" for all the carnage he'll be involved in.

My tip for financial success in 2013; buy lots of shares in 888 racing paint and panel.

[Bossxr8]

Who cares, he's a douche. He'll fit in well with all the other douchebags at 888.

Whingecup, Roland Douche and Moaner at the same team. Block your ears.

[WMD351]

Kelly sisters.