And Seton Follows

[Mickcals]

Well we can finally confirm the rumors:

Seton has left FPR and will be driveing for Dick Johnson Racing


http://www.fpv.com.au/fpr/index.asp?link_id=5.710

Ford Credit FPV Falcon driver Glenn Seton will depart FPR at the end of the season.
Ford Performance Racing (FPR) driver Glenn Seton will depart FPR at the conclusion of the 2004 V8 Supercar Championship Series to take on a new Ford driving venture.

The 39 year old double V8 Supercar Champion has been pivotal in the establishment of FPR, the team created following the purchase of Seton's V8 Supercar franchise and team assets in December 2002 by world leading motor racing and automotive engineering company, Prodrive.

Seton swapped his team owner role for that of team driver for the first time in 14 years in 2003 and continued to perform strongly during FPR's challenging first two seasons.

While disappointed to be saying farewell to the team's second foundation driver, all at FPR are pleased that Seton will be continuing his V8 Supercar career with the Ford team of Dick Johnson Racing in 2005.

"We thank Glenn for his valuable contribution to our team and wish him success in the future," said FPR Managing Director David Flint.

"I have had a long association with Glenn that extends to the Ford Tickford Racing days and it has been great to be associated with him both as a team owner and more recently as one of FPR's lead drivers. We gave him his first podium visit at Bathurst last year and we will be doing all we can to take him and Craig one step further this year," he added.

According to Seton, "I have enjoyed being involved with FPR since the team's inception and watching it grow from my old team to the operation that it is today. I have been offered an exciting opportunity with Dick Johnson Racing and look forward to the future ahead. I wish all the team at FPR well for the future."

The forthcoming Sandown and Bathurst endurance races will see Seton join Lowndes once again in one of the V8 Supercar Series' most formidable enduro driver combinations.

FPR will release information relating to the team's 2005 driver line up in due course.



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What a relief, for a second i thought he would have jump boats to Holden, but HEs going to DJR.

Finally DJR will have a driver that can hopefully bring results. Seton should bring loads of expierence to the team. I hope Jnr Johnson stays as we could have a famous Johnson/Seton team at Bathurst and Sandown next year.

DJR should be a huge improvement from FPR as DJR should be able to give Seton a car that is relaible and fast :D

[Mickcals]

And heres another article confirming the move:


Seton signs with Shell Helix Racing
Release Date: 31/08/2004
Glenn Seton will lead Dick Johnson's Shell Helix Racing Ford team in 2005. The two-time Australian V8 Supercar Champion today signed a two-year contract with Johnson's iconic Ford operation, the longest-established professional race team in the country.

Seton and Johnson's new partnership brings together the two biggest Ford names in Australian motor racing.

"For Ford, its dealers and all the Ford fans this is clearly an exciting announcement," said Motorsport Operations Manager for Ford Stephen Kruk.

"Not only are two Ford heroes joining forces, but more importantly it improves our strength across the Falcon teams. We want strong Ford teams and not just a lone gun taking it up to the opposition."

Two seasons since selling his own team, Seton is excited about joining forces with his long-time rival.

"Dick and I have raced hard against each other as both drivers and team owners for more than a decade. There's always been mutual respect there, so the opportunity to join forces was too good to pass up," Glenn Seton said.

"We've both got a point to prove ... the last couple of seasons have been tough, results wise, for both of us but together we're determined to return to the front of the field.

"Another factor is that I've relocated to Queensland, so the team's just up the road, and I can once again take a much more active role with the team.

"Dick's equipment and technical resources are the equal of anyone out there, I know the cars are fast and strong, they've got a great track record and great people, so it was a pretty easy decision for me."

Johnson is equally delighted to have Seton's signature on a contract.

"Frankly, Glenn has the right mix of speed and experience to deliver the results we've been working so hard foR ... it's the final piece of the puzzle for us.

"His desire to win hasn't gone away, he's out to prove to the world he's still as competitive as ever, and we can give him the equipment and environment to make that happen.

"Our new partnership is an unexpected outcome, for sure, when you consider how many years we're been racing each other but it's a very exciting prospect .. we're really looking forward to 2005," Dick Johnson said.

Shell Helix Racing is currently in negotiation with contracted drivers Warren Luff and Owen Kelly regarding continued roles in 2005.

[murph_fan]

yeah i'm glad he didnt come to Holden!

I wonder who will be at DJR -Seton & Jnr Johnson?

This also opens the possibilty of Radisich going to FPR.

[monaro]

The article says DJR are talking to Luff and Owen Kelly. Also junior said on rpm that he is looking at other teams as options, and if their offer is better than DJR then he will go for what is best for him

[Y2kGoofball]

I know, I posted this earlier this arvo in the SCGT forum to try and get some movement happening up there, but youve all missed it :eek:

[Bo0]

This move will do Seto a heap of good, DJR have reliable equipment just that in terms of drivers and that they have been struggling.

He'll bring a load of experience to the team, and shoudl fill the hole that DJR have been lacking in recent years.

Isn't Luff still under contract with DJR? or was it just for this season becuase if he is, this might push out jr. Johnson out and we are tipped to believe that he may be moving on from his dads team...

[Y2kGoofball]

he said if he thinks its better to move to another team he will

personally I think it sounds like he just wants to jerk around because he said "if I think it's best for me" ie he is but he's not

It wouldnt surprise me now Dickys got Seton he'll tell his son to hand the #17 car over to the old guy (and watch it win races ^_^ )

[Mickcals]

Yeah well on Channel 10 Dick Johnson said that Seton is the No 1 driver.

Also Johnson said that Jnr most likely will be staying at DJR (he didnt say, but he implyed it) he said Steven is just having some weight problems at the moment an he should be god for next year