• Login
  • Register
Speedcafe.com
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • PODS
  • PHOTOS
  • RESULTS
  • NETWORK 100
No Result
View All Result
  • SUPERCARS
  • F1
  • MOTOGP
  • NASCAR
  • INDYCAR
  • GT & ENDURANCE
  • KARTING
  • RALLY
  • SPEEDWAY
  • JOBS
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • PODS
  • PHOTOS
  • RESULTS
  • NETWORK 100
No Result
View All Result
  • Feed
  • Calendar
  • Results
  • Photos
  • Podcasts
  • Shop
Speedcafe.com
  • Supercars
  • F1
  • NASCAR
  • IndyCar
  • GT & Endurance
  • Karting
  • Bikes
  • Rally
  • Speedway
Home Supercars

Ambrose supportive of single-car Penske structure

Speedcafe.com
Speedcafe.com
22 Nov 2014
Speedcafe.com
//
22 Nov 2014
// Supercars, Featured
A A
0
Ambrose supportive of single-car Penske structure

Marcos Ambrose and Dick Johnson with the Xbox Falcon

Marcos Ambrose and Dick Johnson with the Xbox Falcon

Marcos Ambrose says that he holds no concerns over the likelihood that he will be racing for a single-car DJR Team Penske outfit next season.

As revealed by Speedcafe.com on Monday, DJR Team Penske is preparing to lease its second Racing Entitlements Contract to Super Black Racing for 2015.

While the team continues to hold out for a late boost of funding to bring a second Scott Pye driven entry online, scaling back to a single car for Penske’s first season looms as the most likely outcome.

Such a scenario will allow Penske to focus on investing in infrastructure and improving processes at DJR before launching a two-car, factory-backed campaign in 2016.

Under the Super Black deal many of the drawbacks of running a single-car will be minimised, with the teams set to share pit equipment at race meetings.

Advertisements

CLICK HERE for Speedcafe.com’s full update on the 2015 silly season

“Whatever they choose to do I think it’s going to be what’s in the best interests of the race team,” Ambrose told Speedcafe.com of the structure.

“We know that 2015 is going to be a year of growing, developing and synching together and whatever they choose to do, I fully support.

“Is one car a disadvantage? In our situation, I’m not sure it would be.

“Would having two cars with data coming in, would that be an advantage? Yeah, it probably would be. You’ve just got to weigh it all up.

“The choices that are going to be made are certainly not my choices, (but) once the choices are made, we will make the best of the situation that we can.

“Our eye is not on 2014 for the last race of the year, it’s not on 2015, it’s about being a championship calibre team,” he added.

“Whatever we have to do to get there is what we are going to do.”

While news of Super Black’s plans to run out of FPR’s Campbellfield workshop caused a stir among rivals at Phillip Island, the factory Ford squad insists it can provide technical support to the Kiwi entry without breaching regulations limiting teams to controlling no more than four cars.

FPR and DJR have meanwhile both indicated that they will continue their existing technical relationship next year.

The current arrangement sees a DJR representative sit in on FPR engineering briefings during race weekends, as well as receiving baseline set-up data.

Although remaining a customer of FPR, Penske is mobilising its imposing US-based resource for the V8 Supercars program; a process that Ambrose stresses will take time.

Ambrose spent two full days at DJR’s workshop prior to Friday’s Lakeside ride day, impressing the team with his eagerness to get stuck into the program.

“DJR have done a lot with a little in 2014 and they’ve got some great guys there,” said Ambrose.

“I’m really thrilled with the commitment I see from the people inside DJR.

“Realistically, 2015 is going to be a year of growing pains because there’s a lot of work in front of us.

“We’re trying to stress to everyone that we talk to we that they need to be patient with us.

“We’ve got an incredible resources over in America that we can tap into. We’ve just got to be smart enough to tap into it.

“That won’t happen overnight. It’s going to take a big effort and a lot of late night phone calls and a lot of flights for a lot of guys across the pond.

“Part of what I’m here for is to be a conduit between America and here and to bring some (connections to attract) sponsorship dollars to the party and gel it all together.

“It’s not going to happen in a week, but I’m up for it. I’m fully committed to it and I can’t wait.”

DJR’s full-time staff has already been bolstered by Penske-appointed technical director Nick Hughes and team manager Jeff Swartwout, but will likely be trimmed for the move back to a single car.

The Queensland-based team has not run less than two cars since 1986 and campaigned four as recently as 2012.

Ambrose will run as a third DJR entry in Sydney but is likely to be the team

Ambrose will run as a third DJR entry in Sydney but is likely to be the team’s only driver for 2015
Speedcafe Network 100 - logo representing the directory of leading suppliers to the motorsport industry in Australia

List your business today!

Wahlstrom Financial Services logo featuring three gold crowns above bold blue text.

Wahlstrom Financial Services

Finance & Insurance

WFS is passionate about the life-changing value of professional advice in helping individuals achieve their financial and lifestyle goals. Financial advice at WFS goes beyond the numbers. It is educational, inspirational, and designed to empower...

WFS is passionate about the life-changing value of professional advice in helping individuals achieve their financial and lifestyle goals. Financial advice at WFS goes beyond...

Discussion about this post

[postcode_search_form]

Latest from Torquecafe

Australian class action launched against defective V8s

04 April 2026

No more new Corvette C8s: Chevrolet looks ahead to next-gen sports car

03 April 2026

Latest Podcasts

PODCAST: Warburton’s shock Supercars exit explained

02 April 2026

PODCAST: Ask us anything returns!

31 March 2026

Related Articles

Ford Mustang V8 Supercars racing at Albert Park

Ford bolsters Australian racing arm

Supercars
13 hours ago
Supercars
0
V8 Supercars driver David Reynolds wearing a helmet

Where Team 18 stands on Reynolds future

Supercars
2 days ago
Supercars
0
ADVERTISEMENT

Platinum Partners

Latest & Trending News

The #5 Falcon of Chris Kneafsey sliding off the road on his own oil, setting off a chain reaction behind. Image: SBS On Demand

Oil slick causes chaos at top of the mountain

National
4 April 2026
National
0
Nathan Herne dominated Race 2 of Trans Am at Bathurst to sweep Saturday. Image: InSyde Media

Herne sweeps Trans Am Saturday at Bathurst

Trans Am
4 April 2026
Trans Am
0
Kody Garland has withdrawn from Round 1 of the Aussie Racing Cars series following an engine restrictor dispute. Image: InSyde Media

‘Mortified’ Aussie Racing Cars champ withdraws over engine dispute

Aussie Racing Cars
4 April 2026
Aussie Racing Cars
0
Thomas Randle stormed to the Bathurst 6 Hour pole position. Image: InSyde Media

Randle storms to Bathurst 6 Hour pole position

Bathurst 6 Hour
4 April 2026
Bathurst 6 Hour
0
Nathan Herne took the win in Race 1 of the Trans Am Cup Series at the Bathurst 6 Hour. Image: InSyde Media

Nathan Herne takes first Camaro win in Trans Am

Trans Am
4 April 2026
Trans Am
0
Will Davison fired the final shot to go fastest in Practice 4 at the Bathurst 6 Hour. Image: InSyde Media

BMW hits back in final Bathurst 6 Hour practice

Bathurst 6 Hour
4 April 2026
Bathurst 6 Hour
0

Supercheap Auto

Pirtek Poll

POLL: Are Formula 1’s 2026 regulations dangerous?

Vote View Results Past polls
Pirtek Poll
View past polls
2026 Supercars Championship WINS POLES PTS
1
Brodie Kostecki
Shell V-Power Racing Team
17 3 1 485
2
Cam Waters
Monster Castrol Racing
6 0 0 457
3
Broc Feeney
Red Bull Ampol Racing
88 3 2 442
4
Matthew Payne
Penrite Racing
19 0 0 412
5
Anton De Pasquale
DEWALT Racing
18 1 1 354
2026 Formula 1 Championship WINS POLES PTS
1
Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes
12 2 2 72
2
George Russell
Mercedes
63 1 1 63
3
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
16 0 0 49
4
Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari
44 0 0 41
5
Lando Norris
McLaren
1 0 0 25
ADVERTISEMENT
[instagram-feed feed=2]
Support the partners that support Speedcafe
Truck Assist R & J Batteries Pirtek Mobil Super Supercheap Auto Michelin Meguiars coates KTM FORD ACDelco parcelprotect become a partner
AASA PPQ Authentic Collectables sportsnetholidays nuevasolutions bathurst
Green and white "speedcafe." logo on a black background, conveying a racing theme.
Speedcafe.com has been established to provide a daily motorsport news service to the industry and fans in Australia and internationally.
Follow Us

Categories

SUPERCARS

F1

NASCAR

INDYCAR

GT

MOTOGP

PHOTOS

TV

PODS

Platinum Partners

TRUCK ASSIST
R&J BATTERIES
PIRTEK
MOBIL1
SUPERCHEAP AUTO

PARCEL PROTECT

MICHELIN
MEGUIARS

COATES
FORD

ACDELCO

Newsletter

Subscribe to our daily newsletter, the best way to get your news first, fast and free!

Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

Your daily racing fix - Newsletter

Subscribe to our daily and breaking newsletter for all the latest news delivered direct to your box

SUBSCRIBE
Follow Us

Categories

SUPERCARS

F1

NASCAR

INDYCAR

GT

MOTOGP

PHOTOS

TV

PODS

Platinum Partners

TRUCK ASSIST
R&J BATTERIES
PIRTEK
MOBIL1
SUPERCHEAP AUTO

PARCEL PROTECT

MICHELIN
MEGUIARS

COATES
FORD

XPEL

ACDELCO

Green and white "speedcafe." logo on a black background, conveying a racing theme.

Copyright © 2026 Speedcafe.com. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. The Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Our Team /  Advertise with us / Comments Policy / Privacy Policy /

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Calendar
  • Results
  • Event guides
  • Podcasts
  • Shop
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Network 100

Copyright © 2025 Speedcafe.com This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. The Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Calendar
  • Results
  • Event guides
  • Podcasts
  • Shop
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Network 100

Copyright © 2025 Speedcafe.com This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. The Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Sign Up For Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our mailing list to receives daily updates direct to your inbox!

[mailpoet_form id=”28″]