And I’ve got some experience on my side. I’m not going to lie, I got a bit emotional [after the race]. Courtney was able to get back on track in qualifying, proof that he has turned a corner in his switch from a Holden to a Ford. “That was weird. “I told him how much I appreciate what he’s done for me, and my family as well.”. Not Now. We changed the rear bar slightly, and as I turned-in it just snapped, really aggressively. Crehan and Davison both made somewhat of a return today, joining the broadcast at the circuit and from Ten’s Brisbane studio respectively having been sidelined since Albert Park. There is also a risqué text from Alan Gow, his former manager, to bring him back to earth. RN. “I was able to pick my way through. “It’s hard to follow here with the way the cars are getting now and the heat coming off the car in front. Crehan and Davison both made somewhat of a return today, joining the broadcast at the circuit and from Ten’s Brisbane studio respectively having been sidelined since Albert Park. “We had a good showing in qualifying, and every time went out we were in the Top 15.”. “I feel like I’m still 19 – until I look in the mirror. In my head, looking out, everything is the same as it’s always been.”. Simona De Silvestro. Motorsport/Event Host. Tears are close, very close, as James Courtney rolls to a stop at the end of the first Supercars sprint in Darwin. Herne is at the centre of a debate around Garry Rogers Motorsport entering a... Race News – An independent motorsport and automotive website featuring Australian and International race news, supercars, motorsport and motor racing. Tears are close, very close, as James Courtney rolls to a stop at the end of the first Supercars sprint in Darwin. He is relieved and and almost euphoric after a close-run second place, his first podium in a Boost Mustang, and then he sees Riana Crehan. It’s a great feeling to be able to do it. Clarkson Hammond May Co-Host. The car was really loose. Sports Team. Twitter/Instagram @rianacrehan “There’s been a lot going on and it was good to have that release. “Unless Anton made a mistake it was going to be hard to get past him and with the calibre of driver he is, he kept his nose clean. or. Asked in the press conference about his rollercoaster year, Courtney added: “It’s been pretty full-on for a lot of reasons. Create New Account. He is relieved and and almost euphoric after a close-run second place, his first podium in a Boost Mustang, and then he sees Riana Crehan. The decision to go soft-soft in the race is the right one, as he runs close to the front and benefits from speed and mistakes by others. Riana Crehan shared a post. We didn’t even need to tow it back. Related Pages. “I thought I was going to get on the podium last round, but Scotty got me on the line. Dunlop Series Reporter. Penrite Racing. Courtney’s day in Darwin was also up and down, crashing out of Practice 2 before going on to qualify eighth. “I spoke to Pete (Adderton) and he’s over the moon. “But equally I’m very, very happy with the result first of all for Boost Mobile, Peter Adderton and Jason Haynes and all the guys there that have put a lot of faith in me, and also Tickford. Triple Eight Race Engineering. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. An opportunity arose at the four-car squad for Courtney and backer Boost Mobile after the withdrawal of Milwaukee and 23Red Racing left Will Davison out of a drive. So who is Nathan Herne and what’s all the hoo-ha? 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