Ausdrill replace Denyer with Reindler for Bathurst
September 27th 2008 03:16
Following the recent potentially life-changing spine injury to Grant Denyer, after a mishap with a monster truck, Ausdrill Ford Rising Stars Racing (FRSR) Team has announced that WA driver Karl Reindler will replace the former weatherman and motorsport commentator at the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000.
“We have known Karl for some time and taken a fair interest in his Fujitsu V8 Championship drives this year”, said Jim Morton, FRSR team owner.
“Karl is a pretty impressive young man and has packed a lot of racing into his 23 years.
“We think he will fit perfectly with the team as he is a fast learner and is very fit.
“He began racing karts at age 14 and progressed to win state championships and then competed in the top class of karting, CIK, until 2001,” Morton continued. “He then moved on to Formula Three winning races and becoming the Australian Formula Three Champion at only age 19.”
Reindler has also spent time in the competitive British F3 series and has a mechanical engineering diploma.
“This year Karl has been driving for DVS Championship winning team, Howard Racing and has been a consistent top-five runner,” Morton said.
“Right from the start of the season at Clipsal he was competitive at a track that can tend to be a bit overwhelming for V8 rookies. Howard’s team manager, Warren Davis, has been impressed with Karl’s progress and this helped influence FRSR’s decision to choose Karl.”
Reindler will be a busy boy at the Bathurst 1000, racing in the Fujitsu support races in addition to the main event.
“I would especially like to thank all those drivers and managers who contacted us regarding this drive,” Morton said. “It’s a difficult time for us as Grant has been an integral part of our campaign this year and he helped the team to its best ever result at Phillip Island.
“The team has a very close bond with Grant and on behalf of all the team we wish him a speedy recovery.”
Sentiments which are echoed throughout both the car racing fraternity and Grant’s non-racing fan base.
Denyer has expressed dismay that his season has been cut so devastatingly short in a recent message posted on his website http://grantdenyer.com.au/.
“You know how I love my motor-sport - and this is one of the hardest realisations - but I have to pull out of all my racing commitments for the rest of 2008. It's hard considering this has been my best racing season ever having won my first two V8 races and leading the field in the 2008 Mini Championship,” he wrote.
But the spine is a delicate thing and we can't take any chances at this time. I'm being so well looked after by the amazing neurosurgeon Dr Richard Parkinson and staff at St Vincents Hospital in Sydney and all the signs are good for a 100% recovery ... if I take the time to rest for the next few months.
To leave a message of support for the bed stricken Grant Denyer, visit his website and follow the links.
“We have known Karl for some time and taken a fair interest in his Fujitsu V8 Championship drives this year”, said Jim Morton, FRSR team owner.
“Karl is a pretty impressive young man and has packed a lot of racing into his 23 years.
“We think he will fit perfectly with the team as he is a fast learner and is very fit.
“He began racing karts at age 14 and progressed to win state championships and then competed in the top class of karting, CIK, until 2001,” Morton continued. “He then moved on to Formula Three winning races and becoming the Australian Formula Three Champion at only age 19.”
Reindler has also spent time in the competitive British F3 series and has a mechanical engineering diploma.
“This year Karl has been driving for DVS Championship winning team, Howard Racing and has been a consistent top-five runner,” Morton said.
“Right from the start of the season at Clipsal he was competitive at a track that can tend to be a bit overwhelming for V8 rookies. Howard’s team manager, Warren Davis, has been impressed with Karl’s progress and this helped influence FRSR’s decision to choose Karl.”
Reindler will be a busy boy at the Bathurst 1000, racing in the Fujitsu support races in addition to the main event.
“I would especially like to thank all those drivers and managers who contacted us regarding this drive,” Morton said. “It’s a difficult time for us as Grant has been an integral part of our campaign this year and he helped the team to its best ever result at Phillip Island.
“The team has a very close bond with Grant and on behalf of all the team we wish him a speedy recovery.”
Sentiments which are echoed throughout both the car racing fraternity and Grant’s non-racing fan base.
Denyer has expressed dismay that his season has been cut so devastatingly short in a recent message posted on his website http://grantdenyer.com.au/.
“You know how I love my motor-sport - and this is one of the hardest realisations - but I have to pull out of all my racing commitments for the rest of 2008. It's hard considering this has been my best racing season ever having won my first two V8 races and leading the field in the 2008 Mini Championship,” he wrote.
But the spine is a delicate thing and we can't take any chances at this time. I'm being so well looked after by the amazing neurosurgeon Dr Richard Parkinson and staff at St Vincents Hospital in Sydney and all the signs are good for a 100% recovery ... if I take the time to rest for the next few months.
To leave a message of support for the bed stricken Grant Denyer, visit his website and follow the links.
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Comment by charles
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Glad he's well taken care of with the prognosis of a full recovery.
Comment by Andrea
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Yes, it does sound much more positive now than it did when the accident first happened. Hopefully he'll be back to normal before too long.
A.