Save Seton

[J.C.]

I realise that as a supporter of DJR there is little infulence I can weild over DJR decision making, but........

Never in all my time as a DJR supporter have I ever been so concerned about driver rumours.

So in an attempt to show the mangerment at DJR how we feel about Seton
I have started this thread.

Its simple if you want Seton to stay reply with your name....and a comment if you so wish.

Lets hope DJR takes notice of this fourm.

Thank You

J.C.

 

[MRJUCY]

I think they would have probably made there mind up either way by now but I really hope they've kept Seto & keep him for many years yet.
He is still one of the very best steerers out there & has the knowledge & experience to bring them back where they belong at the top of the podium

 

[J.C.]

Your probally right MRJUCY
The sensible side of my brain tells me I have no control over the happenings of DJR, so sit back and wait for the (Well written) press release.
The other side tells me to comment anyway....At least I feel better that I have made my opinion public.

 

[Rob 18]

Let's look at what we know already..

*Davison has signed a multi-year deal
*Seton HAS another year to run on his contract
*Johnson's contract expire's at years end
*DJR HAVE denied Seton will be out at the end of the year (Several times)
*#18 has been a revolving door, basically since Bowey left & only one driver (Luff) has seen his contract through.


If we now listen to the RUMOURS

*Canto will be at GRM
*Seto is gone
*Davison will pilot #18 alongside Jnr
*DJR are now the worst in the world

Somewhere in there is the truth...........

From the outside looking in, I think DJR signing Davison is a masterstroke. The potential is there for him to be one of the future stars of our sport but for that to happen first they must get their **** in order by firstly..

*Giving Davison a full year in the Development series in 2006. He didn't set the world on fire at Sandown & Bathurst & blemished his reputation by fencing #17 at Mt Panorama. He's not ready..

*I don't care what everyone else on here reckons when it comes to DJR's engine HP. They are short on hp & my point has been backed up after watching Sandown, Bathurst & Indy where countless times both #17 & 18 were passed on, or at the end of straights. Need more HP.

*Stability. That what is needed at DJR at the moment & giving Seton the flick after just one year is not very stable IMO. If Jnr departs I wouldn't blame him as I reckon he is one of the better drivers in the series & is being held back big time from this underperforming team. I'd love to see Jnr at 888 of FPR next year. But Seton HAS to stay. His drive at Bathurst was superb & one wonders what could have happened if DJR paired their 2 #1 drivers in #17.

Seton has way to much to offer to bench him at this stage of his career so c'mon DJR, get your **** together...

 

[seto18]

Well said Rob. I am hoping that a lot of this is pure speculation and that it will die a quiet death alone in a dark room.

I totally agree with you re the HP. The drivers have been screaming for more speed and HP all year, so changing the driver won't fix that problem.

Will needs a year in the Development series, he is not ready for the big game just yet. He has demonstrated that he knows how to drive, bt a full year would do him good.

Changing drivers is NOT good for stability and that is why HRT always do so well - they don't mess with the formula. A driver needs a good year to settle into a new team and with his engineer and crew,so just as Seto would be getting this right, it seems silly to move him on.

Seto is way too young to be pit out to pasture yet and he has proven he has offered something to the team this year. He and Steve have performed pretty much to the same level all year too, with them qualifying about the same and the championship points speak fo themselves.

I love DJR and I love Seto, so keep them together please.

 

[Ozfords]

When I heard this rumour for the first time, it chilled me to the bone. DJR and Seton have been a great partnership in '05. Consistency in what is said to be low HP cars reinforces Seto's postion in the championship and to run so close to a team mate must surely mean that there is equality between the two.

If this rumour turns out to be true, a team which was held in such high regard will have its reputation dented. I admired DJ for being a level headed man with no B.S. Put alongside one of his great sparring partners Peter Brock, makes the king of the mountain look like a loon. But now it is hard to decide, is DJR into racing anymore? Or is it one big retirement plan?

Please don't leave Seto out of DJR in '06!

 

[MRJUCY]

DJR have been a revolving door for drivers in the last few years which isn't good for the team.
For starters how do they know if they're heading in the right direction with the car. How would a new driver know if this years car is better then last years.
Secondly different drivers have there own quirks when it comes to set up etc & it takes time to get those things right & for the driver & engineer to understand each other properly.
Thirdly it will get to the point where no one will want to drive for DJR as who would want to go to a team knowing they'll get turfed at the end of the year & no one else will want them after they've struggled around mid field all year.

 

[Stevo]

Save Glenn Seton please.

Cheers [8D]

 

[Fordlover]

PLEASE keep seto, run a third car if you have too, we all wish seto the best and want him to stay, please DJ, Chalks and who ever else has a say KEEP SETO PLEASE

 

[05]

I would like to see DJR keep seto and steve to go to another team.
A 888 seat for steve would be the best I think.

 

[Joe5619]

SAVE SETO

 

[JB-17]

Definitley keep seton

 

[Nascar12]

Save Seto AND Junior. Look at the engineers not the drivers.

 

[Joe5619]

I just read in AA, that Seto did have a meeting with Steve Chalker on the 26th of Ooctober & Seto still does not know if DJR will honour his 2nd year of his contract!!!


I've been quite until now, but I'm sorry that is just plain bullsh!t.. As far as I'm concerned the damage has been done.. To Dick & DJR, I have no rescpect for you & if Seto does stay it is going to make supportting this team very hard.. This late is the silly season & you still cant tell the man yes or no... Fair F@cken dim come, all the other seats for 2006 are pretty much gone, Seto is way to good to be waiting to see what other people do, before you decide you want him. Is Seto allowed to look for other drivers for next year or does he have to just wait until you make up your mind DJR????

Rest your head in shame DJR!!!! One very pissed of Seto fan!!

 

[J.C.]

Can understand your point of view Joe5619

What we need is some simple answers.
Will Seton be driving next year ?
If there is no decision made. Why ?
Why is there a possibility that a contract may not be seen through to completion ?

But I will add this : Dont allway believe what is printed.

 

[n/a]

I'm with you nascar12.

 

[seto18]

quote:Originally posted by Joe5619

I just read in AA, that Seto did have a meeting with Steve Chalker on the 26th of Ooctober & Seto still does not know if DJR will honour his 2nd year of his contract!!!


I've been quite until now, but I'm sorry that is just plain bullsh!t.. As far as I'm concerned the damage has been done.. To Dick & DJR, I have no rescpect for you & if Seto does stay it is going to make supportting this team very hard.. This late is the silly season & you still cant tell the man yes or no... Fair F@cken dim come, all the other seats for 2006 are pretty much gone, Seto is way to good to be waiting to see what other people do, before you decide you want him. Is Seto allowed to look for other drivers for next year or does he have to just wait until you make up your mind DJR????

Rest your head in shame DJR!!!! One very pissed of Seto fan!!

 

[seto18]

quote:Originally posted by seto18

Originally posted by Joe5619

I just read in AA, that Seto did have a meeting with Steve Chalker on the 26th of Ooctober & Seto still does not know if DJR will honour his 2nd year of his contract!!!


I've been quite until now, but I'm sorry that is just plain bullsh!t.. As far as I'm concerned the damage has been done.. To Dick & DJR, I have no rescpect for you & if Seto does stay it is going to make supportting this team very hard.. This late is the silly season & you still cant tell the man yes or no... Fair F@cken dim come, all the other seats for 2006 are pretty much gone, Seto is way to good to be waiting to see what other people do, before you decide you want him. Is Seto allowed to look for other drivers for next year or does he have to just wait until you make up your mind DJR????

Rest your head in shame DJR!!!! One very pissed of Seto fan!!

Sorry guys, i pushed the wrong button. Try again.

That would be 2 very pissed off fans. I hav esupported Dick for many years (I would be telling my age if I said how many) and this is all very disturbing.

Seto went shopping for a drive mid season last year when FPR would not give him a commitment for 06, but it was his last year at FPR (the rest is history). I guess if he goes shopping this year as late as it is, he would have to buy out of his contract - depends on the small print.

I don't understand why Glenn, who is one of the nicest guys in the sport has to go through this. He is loyal to his team - he gave FPR plenty of chances last year. I see the DJR team at the track and everyone looks happy - even Dick smiles. [:0] Maybe Glenn could take the Westpoint money and start his own team. Then I could wear the clothes - Fair go but how does a girl wear clothes that are likely to sponsor a Holden next year.

I hope this is all bu*&%%t started by a journalist with too much spare time.

 

[Seton Fanatic]

I have been measured in comment at this stage. But I will add my opinion on this, once and for all.

It appears to me that Glenn Seton will be suiting up in a DJR BF Falcon in 2006, if the terms of Will Davison's 'contract' are true. Three years would indicate a year in the development series in 2006, then a race drive in 2007, replacing Glenn, if he fails to measure up performance-wise.

The rumours in AA seem to suggest, if my theory is true, then Glenn is terribly confused, or suitably tight-lipped on the real issues. On both counts, DJR's handling of this smacks of extreme unprofessionalism on all counts. It appears that DJR are in a holding pattern waiting for the Steven Johnson domino to fall. If the domino falls onto #17, I still expect Glenn Seton's contract to be honoured, if the terms of the Davison contract are correct. It's not a healthy attitude to have when the potential for both DJR drivers to be in the top 10 for the first time in four years is still readily achievable. Performance will be affected, and the management core at DJR will have themselves to blame, if no DJR driver attains a top 10 champiosnhip finish.

Should my theory be wrong, and Glenn Seton is relieved of his duties at DJR (this may have already happened, despite Seton's comments in AA), then DJR have detailed explanations to give on this matter. Why sack a driver already contracted to work for you in 2006? Why break the contract? Are the reasons performance-related or political? Is there a logical explanation for the potential premature ending of an ultra-successful career in Australian motorsport, despite his contract to work for DJR in 2006?

The options for Glenn Seton in 2006 appear limited, shall his ride for 2006 be extinguished. A HRT endurance ride has been mentioned, as has potential race drives for Tasman Motorsport and Britek in other forums. It's my personal opinion, but Glenn Seton will most likely race the endurance events with 888 or HRT, alongside a Carrera Cup program in 2006, if the dominos fall the wrong way. There is also Historic Touring Car racing to keep the eye in, and a secure job at Barry Seton Performance Engines in Southport, should all be lost.

In summary, I still expect at this late stage to see Glenn Seton suit up and drive for DJR in 2006, until we hear otherwise. It is not the way I, or any other Glenn Seton fan want to mark Glenn's 200th start in ATCC racing, by focusing on driver rumours.

Add my name to the Save Seton campaign.