How will Seto perform in 2005

[Joe5619]

I've been asked in another topic how I thought Seto would go in 2005, so I'm replying to that question here!!!

Bottom line, I'm excpeting a top 5 championship finish!!

From what I've see, DJR where on the up towards the end of last year with out Seto.. And from my understand (I could be wrong) the new #17 was only run at Sandown & Bathurst.. DJR showed fantastic pace at these 2 races.. With a new car online for Seto to start 2005 with & jnr in the new #17 from last year all things look good for 2005.. I'm 100% sure Seto's setup skills will help both DJR & jnr move forward. I'd except jnr to be very very very close behind Seto (& not just behind, but a match for Seto).. I think Seto, DJR & jnr all need each other... DJR & jnr need Seto's setup skills & experince & Seto needs a team that will respect help & give him every chance of wining on a equal par..

It has been a long time since Seto has been the lead driver in a well-funded 2 car team!!! His spent the last 3-5 sessions, either in a very unfunded 1 car GSR team or second fiddle to Lowndes (a treated very badly by FPR)!!

Both drivers are clean & 9 times out of 10 bring the car home in one piece & that is important I think for testing & developemt..

AND IS A BATHURST win to much to ask for??? Then all the die-hard DJR fans can put 1995 to rest!!!

 

[Bigcol]

Joe Murphy and Reck Kelly winning Bathurst from the position they were in proves that with the ridiculous safety car periods that we have basically means that it's a lottery.
So if you are close with 30 laps to go your a chance.
Murphy and Reck were shot ducks until the Rat put his pile of crap in a position that deployed the safety car.
The DJR cars have a fairly good finishing record at Bathurst so anything is possible.
What i understand the biggest problem with the DJR Falcons is power down.
With Seto's set up skills i think they'll over come it and get some good results

 

[TRU BLU]

Joe i think you are dreaming about a top 5 finish in the championship.Seton might be good in testing but his best racing days are over. I think jnr will be faster.

 

[Mitchell]

I'm not going to pass any judgment untill i see him race... I'm still finding it hard to get my head around the idea of Seton in a DJR Falcon []

.. We all know that Glenn's got it in him (somewhere).. If he's treated as an equal to Jnr, he'll gain confidence, and you never know... maybe a top 5 isnt out of the question..

 

[Rob 18]

I think the whole DJR team is looking forward to Seton coming to DJR. Someone who has the runs on the board so to speak, a situation that DJR hasn't had since the glory days of Dick & Bowe.
If the whole team can gel around Seton, anything is possible but the most important thing Seton has to do this year for himself is to try & dominate his team mate in Jnr. I think one of his biggest problems at FPR (Besides lack of equipment) was his attitude towards Lowndes, most of the time he openly admitted to playing 2nd fiddle to Craig & I don't think DJR need that sought of attitude.
He has to treat Jnr as an opponent & if he can do that, hopefully that will move the whole DJR team forward.
Can he beat Jnr? that's another question, but if Seton is with DJR for the next 2 years & we don't see some improvement from both Seton & DJR, unfortunately I think that will mean the end of Seton's full time driving career. And by the same token, if Seton can dominate Steve Johnson, which I personally doubt, it could mean the end for SJ.

Bring on the AGP, & lets hope to see 2 DJR Westpoint Falcons (Or whatever) in the top ten in quaifying, & hopefully, maybe at least one of them on the podiom..

 

[Doug]

Hi Guys. Seto has a lot to prove this year - and he still has some good years left in him. As for Junior, I reiterate what I (and others) have said - he makes a very good number 2 but will never be a team leader. Lack of commitment on and off the track dictate that he will always be a follower.

 

[Rob 18]

So does that mean for the last 4 years Doug that we have had followers following the follower???

I understand were your coming from Doug & I think if we had seen Bowe stay on for, say another 2-3 years, we would be seeing a very different SJ than we do today. The talent is there, we've seen glimpses of it before & on his day he can be as quick as anyone. Much like Dick was at the end of his career. Lets hope that Seton can bring the best out of Steve Johnson on a more consistent basis..

 

[TRU BLU]

Bit hard on Steve, Doug.
What i cant understand is people thiinking that if John Bowe was still there everything at DJR would be alot better. Well whats Bowe done at BJR? With the excetion of Bathurst they are no better than DJR. DJR struggled when Bowe was there with the EL Falcons. The 2 guys they miss are in another work shop not far from DJR building winning cars. Im sure if Steve was driving one of there cars he would be up there with Russell may be even in front of him. But in front of Marcos may be not

 

[Bigcol]

TRU BLU what you say about the Stone Bros is true they are very under rated.
I don't think there was aproblem with Bowe during the time DJR ran EF's and EL's, At that particular time the dunnydoors had an huge aero advantage.There wasn't a Falcon in the field that had a chance back then.Bowe hasn't done a lot at BJR but when you take into account that they are nowhere near as well funded as DJR.BJR has outperformed DJR at Bathurst for couple of years now.

 

[djrfan1]

If Seto's going to have a top 5 finish then Steve will be championship winner. Look at where Steve finished overall (10th) to where Seto finished. The only reason Seto beat Jnr in 2003 was because of that stupid "drop the worst round" rule.

 

[Joe5619]

quote:Originally posted by djrfan1

If Seto's going to have a top 5 finish then Steve will be championship winner. Look at where Steve finished overall (10th) to where Seto finished. The only reason Seto beat Jnr in 2003 was because of that stupid "drop the worst round" rule.

They where is completely different cars with completely different teams last year... so VERY hard to compare the too!!!

 

[ROB17]

It has been mentioned on a number of ocassions in a variety of different forums that Glen Seton brings to DJR expertise in car set-up and technical feedback. I agree that DJR have lacked direction in this area over the past few seasons and that Glen has a great deal to offer the team in this capacity. That being the case, I would like to see DJR weight a few more test days towards the beginning of the season so they have a strong package from the outset based on Glen's input. In the last few seasons it appears that DJR have taken several rounds to find their feet. PWR did it well last year and were right at the pointy end from the outset. What do others think?

 

[davesfalcon]

seton will do good this year we should c some djr up front this year

 

[Rob 18]

We hope so Dave. Welcome to DJR Club17...

 

[brchi17]

I'd be lying if I didn't say I think Seton is a DJR Falcon great combination. Why has it taken so long to happen ???

Especially come that one weekend in October, I think Glenn might just be able to get that monkey off his back. I can hardly wait......

 

[J.C.]

For the first time since JB's departure DJR have a driver that knows how to set up a V8 supercar.

No offence to anyone (In particular to Steve) but the past drivers for various reasons have not been able to set up a Falcon to get the required results.

Hopefully Glen can do this in 2005 and teach Steve some of the tricks.

One question : Has Dick steped into a BA on test days to give his opinion ?

 

[MRJUCY]

I think Seto will help lift DJR as a whole I still think he is one of the best drivers out there & think he'll be back up the point end soon enough

 

[Seton-18]

Seton is still one of the better drivers in this series.His machinery in the last few years hasnt exactly been great,so how is he going to get results in bad cars in a series where the top 15 are all within a second of each other.

You dont win two championships and then lose that talent overnight.Seto still has some very strong years infront of him,hopefully starting this year.If the boys get the car right,and Glenns knowledge and driving,DJR will again will be up the front of the field.But if the car aint right,Seto wont be able to drag it up the front by himself.

As for predictions,Im sure Glenn can finish his first season with DJR in the top 10.With the team getting stronger as the season progresses.As for podiums,well i bloody hope so,its been awhile.