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[h=1]Ambrose speaks out about his professional racing retirement[/h]
Ambrose returned after nine years away to lead legendary American team owner Roger Penske’s much-publicised entry into V8 racing, but stepped aside after just the first two events of the season.
He has now admitted that he knew after the season-opening Clipsal 500 and the non-championship V8 support races at the Australian Grand Prix that he wasn’t racing as well as he expected and that it would take him more than two years to get to his title-winning form like he was before.
“When I realised it was going to be a multi-year thing to get me going again, I didn’t want to be in the way, I didn’t want to slow the team down,” Ambrose said.
“It was going to take two years or even three years to get going again and at my stage of my career, and for where Roger was going, I just didn’t want to be in the way of that.”
Ambrose also confirmed that it was his decision to not be part of the series on a full-time basis.
“I feel good about the choice, really. The landscape’s changed for me down here and my life’s changed a lot, too, and when I realised I wasn’t the best fit for them, I just wanted to get out of the way.” he said.
“There’s no option for me to catch up on the 10 years that I lost,” he said, referring to the V8 rules restricting testing to just two days a year. “Plus I’ve had to forget all the stuff that I’d been doing for the past 10 years.”
“It became obvious to me personally that I was going to hold them [DJRTP] back rather than help them, just with the way the landscape is and the fact that I’m on the tail-end of my career, too.”
“It was quite a selfless decision, but it was a painful one to go through. You don’t turn down opportunities with Roger Penske lightly. It was a very well thought through process for me and I’m just thankful that Roger has been so understanding.”
But Ambrose did admit after two decades of racing, it will be tough for him to not drive for fun but he has a ‘‘few other projects on the go’’ that don’t involve motor racing.
“There is nothing on the table right now – I’ll be racing something, but just not at a professional level. I might turn up at Latrobe speedway this weekend and race under an alias – who knows,” he said.
“I’ve been in racing a long time and it’s going to be nice to see the world differently.”
http://www.v8superfans.co.nz/ambrose-speaks-out-about-his-professional-racing-retirement/
- January 4, 2016
- in V8 Supercars, Latest News
Ambrose returned after nine years away to lead legendary American team owner Roger Penske’s much-publicised entry into V8 racing, but stepped aside after just the first two events of the season.
He has now admitted that he knew after the season-opening Clipsal 500 and the non-championship V8 support races at the Australian Grand Prix that he wasn’t racing as well as he expected and that it would take him more than two years to get to his title-winning form like he was before.
“When I realised it was going to be a multi-year thing to get me going again, I didn’t want to be in the way, I didn’t want to slow the team down,” Ambrose said.
“It was going to take two years or even three years to get going again and at my stage of my career, and for where Roger was going, I just didn’t want to be in the way of that.”
Ambrose also confirmed that it was his decision to not be part of the series on a full-time basis.
“I feel good about the choice, really. The landscape’s changed for me down here and my life’s changed a lot, too, and when I realised I wasn’t the best fit for them, I just wanted to get out of the way.” he said.
“There’s no option for me to catch up on the 10 years that I lost,” he said, referring to the V8 rules restricting testing to just two days a year. “Plus I’ve had to forget all the stuff that I’d been doing for the past 10 years.”
“It became obvious to me personally that I was going to hold them [DJRTP] back rather than help them, just with the way the landscape is and the fact that I’m on the tail-end of my career, too.”
“It was quite a selfless decision, but it was a painful one to go through. You don’t turn down opportunities with Roger Penske lightly. It was a very well thought through process for me and I’m just thankful that Roger has been so understanding.”
But Ambrose did admit after two decades of racing, it will be tough for him to not drive for fun but he has a ‘‘few other projects on the go’’ that don’t involve motor racing.
“There is nothing on the table right now – I’ll be racing something, but just not at a professional level. I might turn up at Latrobe speedway this weekend and race under an alias – who knows,” he said.
“I’ve been in racing a long time and it’s going to be nice to see the world differently.”
http://www.v8superfans.co.nz/ambrose-speaks-out-about-his-professional-racing-retirement/
http://www.examiner.com.au/story/38...rss&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Personally I can Highly recommend A Tasmanian driving holiday as one of the best bang for your buck family destinations.
From the original stone buildings , various buildings and infrastructure built by convicts by hand, and of course the fantastic scenery, but what we liked best was that there were no long periods in the car between things to see, there is so much in every single town that it really is begrudgingly that you end the day and retire to accommodations and evening meal, Hire a camper or go just outside peak season for cheap and plentiful hotel and motel rooms. anyway , that's my opinion. now . . . here's the story, . . you can as of spring 2016, stay at marcos' place, . .
[h=1]Marcos Ambrose plays key part in Bernacchi Lodge's rebirth as a wilderness retreat[/h]TAMARA McDONALD
April 24, 2016, 7 a.m.
Embarking on establishing an eco-friendly wilderness experience signifies a change of pace for Launceston's Marcos Ambrose.
Mr Ambrose is currently project managing the rejuvenation of Bernacchi Lodge near Lake Augusta, in the scenic Central Highlands.
ALPINE EXPERIENCE: The lodge. Mr Ambrose said it was important to maintain Bernacchi Lodge's original exterior. Pictures: Scott Gelston.
Alongside a group of fellow investors, Mr Ambrose worked tirelessly to plan the refurbishment, which will become Thousand Lakes Lodge.
The 10-bedroom lodge will act as a base for guests who wish to enjoy outdoor experiences in the World Heritage Area, or just take in the fresh alpine air.
Mr Ambrose said he came to miss Tasmania increasingly throughout his illustrious racing career.
"The more I was away from Tasmania, the more I missed experiences like we have up here, and so it was just natural for us to come home,” he said.
FAMILY FIRST: Adelaide, Marcos, Tabitha and Sonja Ambrose enjoy the alpine air near the Central Highlands lodge.
“There was never really any question that we were going to go anywhere but Launceston, it's where my family and my wife's family are from.”
Mr Ambrose said his sudden retirement from racing in 2015 was a decision he did not regret, and was influenced by considering the realities of his profession.
“Having a family and having responsibilities certainly makes you think twice about going 350 kilometres an hour, five days a week,” Mr Ambrose said.
“I just decided it was time, and I'd lost the motivation to compete.”
Mr Ambrose said both his body and his mind were signalling that it was time to retire.
“I made a couple of missteps, maybe ignored those signals for too long,” Mr Ambrose said.
“When it became obvious to me, then I made some tough decisions and that's what you saw last year."
Mr Ambrose’s career saw him go from a go-karting Launceston kid to two-time V8 Supercar Series champion, to racing in NASCAR in the USA.
INTACT: The lodge will retain pine from the original Bernacchi Lodge.
“For 10 years in NASCAR in America, I was either on an expressway, on a racetrack or in a jet flying around the country,” he said.
“It was a very fast-paced life and it was a very high-risk life.”
Mr Ambrose said although he missed elements of racing, including the adrenalin rush, he would certainly not race “on a professional level”.
“Maybe I might have an alias … and go and race at Carrick a few times,” he laughed.
“But to be honest with you, I've raced at the upper end of world motor sport and I survived, thrived and had a great experience and you know, that's gone now.
“Now I'm onto the next phase which I'm really excited about … it's a really exciting time and I feel really invigorated."
Development applications and building approvals for the lodge were submitted about 10 months ago.
He said demolishing Bernacchi Lodge wasn’t considered, and he was determined to restore and renew it to the best condition possible.
The 16-week operation is in its tenth week, as the team strives to complete construction before snowfall.
Whilst construction of the lodge is underway, Mr Ambrose has spent most of his time acting as project manager on-site.
His family, which includes wife Sonja and daughters Adelaide, 8, and Tabitha, 10, are based in Launceston.
The lodge is set upon a unique landscape: vast, rugged flat land covered in scrub with lakes interspersed throughout, giving the surrounding area the name Nineteen Lagoons.
Angling and trout fishing enthusiasts descend on the region, lured by fantastic fishing and alpine air.
Mr Ambrose himself is a fan of the quality fishing available in the area.
He said fishing is on his list of Tasmanian outdoor hobbies which also included gold-panning, bush walking and four-wheel driving.
Mr Ambrose said he has no intention to exclusively target an international clientele: Thousand Lakes Lodge will cater to visitors from Tasmania and beyond.
"This place is open to everybody - this is not a high-end, international or interstate [clientele] we're aiming for,” Mr Ambrose said.
Mr Ambrose said Thousand Lakes Lodge will open its doors to guests this spring.
FROM THE FIRST FLOOR: Marcos Ambrose said an abundance of windows would create an "inside out" space, with views visible from all around the lodge.
It will have capacity to host 40 guests, two comfortable lounge areas, and the option to have a catered experience.
Mr Ambrose said the lodge would be a fantastic base for people hoping to explore the area.
He said they would steer clear of ultra-exclusive pricing which would render the experience inaccessible and unaffordable for many.
"We have some rooms that are, in my mind, pretty cost-effective for the experience you're going to get," Mr Ambrose said.
The rejuvenated site will pay homage to its history: the walls of Thousand Lakes Lodge will tell stories of Bernacchi Lodge’s heritage and Antarctic climate training past.
After a profitable, prosperous career, Mr Ambrose knew he could have settled and invested anywhere, but his home state was a deliberate decision.
“It's great to be home and even better to be investing back in the state,” Ambrose said.
“That's a big thing for me - I could put my money to work anywhere.
“I want to play my part now … I retired at 39 and so it's going to be great to invest in Tasmania with not only my money but also my passion.”
Mr Ambrose said preserving the pristine natural beauty of the area was of utmost importance, and the off-grid lodge generated its own power, and had roof solar panels.
“It's quite an exciting trip to be honest, it's been a great journey," Mr Ambrose said.
Personally I can Highly recommend A Tasmanian driving holiday as one of the best bang for your buck family destinations.
From the original stone buildings , various buildings and infrastructure built by convicts by hand, and of course the fantastic scenery, but what we liked best was that there were no long periods in the car between things to see, there is so much in every single town that it really is begrudgingly that you end the day and retire to accommodations and evening meal, Hire a camper or go just outside peak season for cheap and plentiful hotel and motel rooms. anyway , that's my opinion. now . . . here's the story, . . you can as of spring 2016, stay at marcos' place, . .
[h=1]Marcos Ambrose plays key part in Bernacchi Lodge's rebirth as a wilderness retreat[/h]TAMARA McDONALD
April 24, 2016, 7 a.m.
Embarking on establishing an eco-friendly wilderness experience signifies a change of pace for Launceston's Marcos Ambrose.
Mr Ambrose is currently project managing the rejuvenation of Bernacchi Lodge near Lake Augusta, in the scenic Central Highlands.
Alongside a group of fellow investors, Mr Ambrose worked tirelessly to plan the refurbishment, which will become Thousand Lakes Lodge.
The 10-bedroom lodge will act as a base for guests who wish to enjoy outdoor experiences in the World Heritage Area, or just take in the fresh alpine air.
Mr Ambrose said he came to miss Tasmania increasingly throughout his illustrious racing career.
"The more I was away from Tasmania, the more I missed experiences like we have up here, and so it was just natural for us to come home,” he said.
“There was never really any question that we were going to go anywhere but Launceston, it's where my family and my wife's family are from.”
Mr Ambrose said his sudden retirement from racing in 2015 was a decision he did not regret, and was influenced by considering the realities of his profession.
“Having a family and having responsibilities certainly makes you think twice about going 350 kilometres an hour, five days a week,” Mr Ambrose said.
“I just decided it was time, and I'd lost the motivation to compete.”
Mr Ambrose said both his body and his mind were signalling that it was time to retire.
“I made a couple of missteps, maybe ignored those signals for too long,” Mr Ambrose said.
“When it became obvious to me, then I made some tough decisions and that's what you saw last year."
Mr Ambrose’s career saw him go from a go-karting Launceston kid to two-time V8 Supercar Series champion, to racing in NASCAR in the USA.
“For 10 years in NASCAR in America, I was either on an expressway, on a racetrack or in a jet flying around the country,” he said.
“It was a very fast-paced life and it was a very high-risk life.”
Mr Ambrose said although he missed elements of racing, including the adrenalin rush, he would certainly not race “on a professional level”.
“Maybe I might have an alias … and go and race at Carrick a few times,” he laughed.
“But to be honest with you, I've raced at the upper end of world motor sport and I survived, thrived and had a great experience and you know, that's gone now.
“Now I'm onto the next phase which I'm really excited about … it's a really exciting time and I feel really invigorated."
Development applications and building approvals for the lodge were submitted about 10 months ago.
He said demolishing Bernacchi Lodge wasn’t considered, and he was determined to restore and renew it to the best condition possible.
The 16-week operation is in its tenth week, as the team strives to complete construction before snowfall.
Whilst construction of the lodge is underway, Mr Ambrose has spent most of his time acting as project manager on-site.
His family, which includes wife Sonja and daughters Adelaide, 8, and Tabitha, 10, are based in Launceston.
The lodge is set upon a unique landscape: vast, rugged flat land covered in scrub with lakes interspersed throughout, giving the surrounding area the name Nineteen Lagoons.
Angling and trout fishing enthusiasts descend on the region, lured by fantastic fishing and alpine air.
Mr Ambrose himself is a fan of the quality fishing available in the area.
He said fishing is on his list of Tasmanian outdoor hobbies which also included gold-panning, bush walking and four-wheel driving.
Mr Ambrose said he has no intention to exclusively target an international clientele: Thousand Lakes Lodge will cater to visitors from Tasmania and beyond.
"This place is open to everybody - this is not a high-end, international or interstate [clientele] we're aiming for,” Mr Ambrose said.
Mr Ambrose said Thousand Lakes Lodge will open its doors to guests this spring.
It will have capacity to host 40 guests, two comfortable lounge areas, and the option to have a catered experience.
Mr Ambrose said the lodge would be a fantastic base for people hoping to explore the area.
He said they would steer clear of ultra-exclusive pricing which would render the experience inaccessible and unaffordable for many.
"We have some rooms that are, in my mind, pretty cost-effective for the experience you're going to get," Mr Ambrose said.
The rejuvenated site will pay homage to its history: the walls of Thousand Lakes Lodge will tell stories of Bernacchi Lodge’s heritage and Antarctic climate training past.
After a profitable, prosperous career, Mr Ambrose knew he could have settled and invested anywhere, but his home state was a deliberate decision.
“It's great to be home and even better to be investing back in the state,” Ambrose said.
“That's a big thing for me - I could put my money to work anywhere.
“I want to play my part now … I retired at 39 and so it's going to be great to invest in Tasmania with not only my money but also my passion.”
Mr Ambrose said preserving the pristine natural beauty of the area was of utmost importance, and the off-grid lodge generated its own power, and had roof solar panels.
“It's quite an exciting trip to be honest, it's been a great journey," Mr Ambrose said.
Racin Jason
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Good luck to him. I wish him all the success.