Larry Perkins’s Launches 2008 V8 Supercar Team
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Feb 01, 2008
To One Of The Most Established V8 Supercar Teams In Pit Lane, Owner Larry Perkins Said At His Team’s 2008 Season Launch In Melbourne Today. The Recruitment Of 28-year-old Kelly From The Factory Holden Racing Team Marks A Significant Change In Direction For The Team, Which In 2007 Had Determinedly Embarked On A Rookie Development Policy By Promoting Drivers Price And Larry’s Son Jack Perkins From The Category’s Second-tier Development Series.
Larry Perkins’ Intent To Continue This Policy In 2008 Was Thwarted When Jack Was Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes Near The End Of The Season And Elected To Stand Down From The Main Series. “i Stand By My Decision To Run Two Rookies In Shane And Jack Last Year – We Knew It Was Going To Be Tough, But That’s What You Have To Do For Young Guys To Gain Experience,” He Said “it Was Only Circumstances With Jack’s Diabetes That Changed That Plan.” With An Unexpected Seat To Fill, Larry Perkins Moved Quickly. “when We Found Out Todd Was Available We Jumped At The Chance And We’re Delighted To Have Him On Board,” Perkins Said. “there Are Few Top-shelf Drivers With The Ability That Todd Has, An Ability To Understand The Entire Process And Work On The Car. “in The Short Time He’s Been Here You Can’t Help But Notice Todd Lives And Breathes Racing, And His Enthusiasm Is Incredible. It’s A Pleasure Having Him Around.” Kelly, The Winner Of The 2005 Bathurst 1000 And Points Winner Of Last Year’s Clipsal 500, Said After Five Years With Hrt He Was Excited By The Prospect Of Fresh Start In Very Different Surroundings. “it’s Been Exactly What I Was Looking For And Exactly What I Expected,” He Said. “it’s A Completely Different Atmosphere To What I Have Been Used To. It’s A Lot Smaller, A Lot More Of A Family, A Fairly Tight-knit Team With Great Morale.
