I have always been under the impression that Vern was always very critical of the Bryan Byrt Falcons & DJ was never that fussed on the job Vern did for the team at Bathurst but, after reading a snippit from a book the other day I,ve changed my mind slightly.
Schuppan comments after finishing a powerful 5th in the 78 Hardie Ferodo 1000 "You know, I don't know why Dick had me back, after I had done such an ordinary job the year before (77). I was keen to redeem myself actually".
Dick comments "Vern was so easy to get on with, not a prima donna. He drove within his limits - & those cars are not easy to drive after open wheelers".
They are the first positive comments I,ve ever heard from either driver refeering to their partnership in the 77 & 78 races...
Schuppan comments after finishing a powerful 5th in the 78 Hardie Ferodo 1000 "You know, I don't know why Dick had me back, after I had done such an ordinary job the year before (77). I was keen to redeem myself actually".
Dick comments "Vern was so easy to get on with, not a prima donna. He drove within his limits - & those cars are not easy to drive after open wheelers".
They are the first positive comments I,ve ever heard from either driver refeering to their partnership in the 77 & 78 races...