Motorsport News Issue 113 - 7-20 November 1997

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NEWS

7-20 November 1997

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Skaife seems set but Lowndes and Murphy vie for remaining spot By CHRIS LAMBDEN MARK Skaife looks certain to retain Ms spot with the Holden Race Team in 1998. Despite no official news from the team, the motor sport grapevine has within the last week been abuzz with the news that it’s “deal done” as far as Skaife is con cerned. Skaife’s strong performance at both Sandown and Bathurst (left) has sealed his HRT future and, with his previous background in TEGA, he is also likely to represent HRT’s interests there. Interestingly, TEGA’s 1997 AGM was scheduled to take place as Motorsport News went to press, with potentially some indication of Skaife’s destiny as the new board was elected. However, HRT’s riches — in terms of an over-supply of talent — has both Craig Lowndes and Greg Murphy in contention for what, on the face of it, is now one full time spot. Conventional wisdom has had Lowndes taking on Japan’s version of Formula

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Photo by Marshall Cass

INSIDE Peter Brock iGardner closes teem V.

' Wayne Gardner has closed his V8 Supercar team and ^ his future appears to be overseas. See page 3.

McRae takes Rally Oz Scot Colin McRae kept his ' WRC hopes alive by winning Rally Australia. . See page 28 for a full report.

concludes this issue with Part 11 which details his return to HRT and his decision to retire. Read the final chapter on page 20.

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