He currently is team principal for Triple Eight Race Engineering. We had seven people who came back across the border on F passes as everyone is doing every day with commercial freight, he said. Friday, April 21, 2023. Whincup says retirement is now a case of "sooner rather than later", and the 36-year-old says the mental health risks of a poorly-managed retirement cannot be ignored. The 2012 season saw Whincup join Bob Jane, Allan Moffat and Jim Richards as a four-time series champion. Whincup finished the race in 10th position.[22]. Jamie and Samantha are yet to be married but have a baby together. Particularly given they were days away from getting married.. Lowndes, who'd just hopped out of the #888 entry, was philosophical about the crash. Whincup certainly steers clear of mentioning his former long-time partner Courtney Nicholson, from whom he split acrimoniously in 2016, their fairytale wedding dramatically cancelled just a week . |. . Triple Eight Racing's Jamie Whincup has won the 2020 BetEasy Darwin Triple Crown after a strong Sunday in the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship round at Hidden Valley Raceway in Darwin. Whincup would stay with Triple Eight Race Engineering and Holden, but with a new look - Red Bull replaced Vodafone as major sponsor, with the team to be known as Red Bull Racing Australia.[13]. During his acceptance speech he made a rare reference to his split with long-time partner Courtney Nicholson just prior to their wedding last December. DNQ data may be incomplete or missing for some seasons. Jamie Whincup will retire from full-time driving after the 2021 season and replace Roland Dane as the managing director and team principal of Supercars squad Triple Eight Race Engineering. I dont understand why we have been picked out in this when there are plenty of other trucks that have gone to Bathurst and come back to Queensland., There is an exemption for freight movements entering Queensland which states: Freight and logistics operators will not be required to quarantine for 14 days in a government nominated hotel, unless directed to do so by an Emergency Officer (Public Health), for example, due to a breach of the QLD Freight Protocol or another public health reason.. The fact is, the trucks came back legitimately on F passes driven by heavy vehicle drivers, of which Jamie is one, in the way in which trucks are coming through every minute of every hour. When contacted this week, he confirmed the wedding had been called off and described the decision as mutual. If the timing is right, its probably now. I'm making a stepping stone this year, I've been accepted by the current Triple Eight shareholders to become a shareholder myself. Jamie Whincup made it two Triple Eight Race Engineering Mercedes-AMG GT3s in the top three as he again partners Prince Abu Bakar Ibrahim. Six-time V8 Supercars champion Jamie Whincup recently had his stag do, ahead of his wedding with long-time partner Courtney Nicholson. It was all or nothing. currently we extend the partner to buy and create bargains to download and install HinomotoE2304 so simple! Kelly Grove Racing driver Reynolds celebrated the birth of his first child in January. In 2018, Whincup was one of 14 drivers in the field driving the Holden ZB Commodore. [1] He attended Eltham College in Research, Victoria. . This work is in IT was meant to be a fairytale wedding for one of motor racings biggest stars. Whincup failed to keep his slender margin at Phillip Island; after Garth Tander won the first two races Whincup faced a seven-point deficit. With hobbies extending from water sports to DJ decks, its clear that Jamies not one to sit around twiddling his thumbs. Get all the latest motorsport news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. The Holden ace made his debut for Triple Eight at this very venue in 2006, and he crowned his debut with the team the best way possible with an overall Adelaide 500 win. Last year, Feeney shared a third Triple Eight entry with two-time Bathurst winner Russell Ingall. Jamie Whincup has revealed he and his partner are expecting the arrival of their first child in February next year. Subscribe to our daily newsletter, the best way to get your news first, fast and free! Dane eventually became the sole owner, before again seeking new investment in 2015 as part of his own future planning. Jamie Whincup was evicted from his home state of Queensland after crossing the border with a freight pass following the Bathurst 1000. Prior to that call, we had, for the first time since 1963, resigned ourselves to the glum fact there was not going to be any Wheels Car of the Year (COTY . If I do a good job and work really hard, hopefully I create a position for myself when I hang the helmet up.. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. I just had to bolt and drive the car as hard as I could. V8 KING Jamie Whincup has cancelled his wedding with Courtney Nicholson just a week before the couple were set to wed. Once again partnering with Paul Dumbrell, he narrowly missed out on the Bathurst 1000 title for the second year running. Whincup won the 2008 Clipsal 500 in Adelaide, and won a further six rounds after that including the Bathurst 1000 for a third year running. Weve dug deep, had to stay off the alcohol, that was painful for a few months, but we got the job done. February 23rd, 2020 11:42 am. Whincup continued with Garry Rogers Motorsport in 2003 and completed his first full time V8 Supercars season.[6]. Craig Lowndes/ Jamie Whincup Red Bull Holden Racing Team Holden ZB Commodore 2020 Bathurst. Super2 champion Feeney replaced Whincup at Red Bull Ampol Racing, and is seventh after five rounds. ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON, October 2, 2020, I got the phone call from the new owners of Wheels - who took control on that very day - to 'make Car of the Year go ahead, whatever it takes'. New to Kayo? To get back in is one thing, but to get to 200 rounds with one team in the best category in the country, thats a big achievement for sure.. He ended 2021 second overall, and claimed another Barry Sheene Medal as the championship's best and fairest. In 2016, Whincup became the second driver in Supercars/ATCC history to win 100 races, the other being Triple Eight teammate Lowndes at the Sydney Motorsport Park. I felt that. Triple Eight chief Jamie Whincup has revealed a crucial new detail of Shane van Gisbergen's renewed contract. [4] After finishing third in his debut year, he moved to Sonic Motorsport(owner Michael Ritter, Brother of Greg Ritter ) for the 2002 season and went on to win the championship convincingly, which secured him his first ever V8 Supercar drive with Garry Rogers Motorsport.[5]. Tickets for this year's Repco Bathurst 1000 are on sale now. He was kind enough to volunteer to drive a truck back and forth because we were taking one more truck than we normally would. After some incidents and unreliability, Whincup finished the championship in a slightly disappointing tenth position at years end. Whincup stood atop the podium on the very first race at the Reid Park hybrid circuit, and he has been on the podium a further 17 times from 25 races. "All three cars we take to the mountain this year will have nothing but equal opportunity to deliver a result, Whincup said. Whincups longevity is one thing, but his consistency is another alongside his seven titles, all coming with Triple Eight, he has finished in the top three in all seasons since 2007. To place him on a pedestal and allow him to say he can discard a person like a possession is not ok. I am not saying poor me, I will be better off without him but please dont say poor him. Debut 2020. But Whincup finished 6th in race 1 and failing a transmission failure ended up 26th in race 2. The title that went down to the final race in Sydney where Whincup beat teammate Craig Lowndes by 35 points. Whincup misread a call which ultimately saw him illegally pass the Safety Car going up Mountain Straight as the critical final pitstops were unfolding. Im certainly starting the transition now, but at the same time, you know RD [Roland Dane, team principal], its RDs train set and hes been very clear. Finish up at the end of this year, start a family the start of next year. Youll be wrong! "I don't want to go past my . His first round win for 2007, at a water-logged Winton, was the first round win for the year by a Ford driver. Will Davison congratulates race winner Jamie Whincup back in 2012. Find the latest news, events, live streams, videos & photos from the World of Red Bull and beyond, including motorsports, bike, snow, surf, music and more. Whincup and Nicholson started dating in 2010. . He was there from the start, he pushed the go-kart out for me when I was seven years old. That one stands out because its a fairytale, Whincup said. By Simon Chapman. The Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Just as in racing, its vital in business to be planning ahead for every scenario and the boys and girls here at Triple Eight recognise that he potentially has a lot to offer in this respect. "Going home tired, but a lot richer," he posted. All weve done is comply with the regulations. Whincup will commence his new roles at a race weekend for the first time in Sydney in March. As we previously reported . Jamie Whincup celebrates on the podium after the . His name is etched into the history books with a record-breaking seven Supercars championships under his belt. $19.99. I had to make some big calls at the end of last year. But according to The Daily Telegraph, . [28], On 5 February 2017, Whincup drove in and won his first ever GT race when he teamed with Lowndes and Finnish driver Toni Vilander to win the 2017 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour driving a Ferrari 488 GT3 for Maranello Motorsport. Join the discussion below in the Speedcafe.com comments section, Please note: Speedcafe.com reserves the right to remove any comment that does not follow the comment policy. Jamie Whincup stands among the elite - and not just for his incredible ability to clap the National Anthem with his feet. Whincup is the latest in a line of partners for Triple Eights Australian arm, which began in 2003 with Roland Dane, Derek Warwick, Ian Harrison and Peter Butterly. Whincups Adelaide masterclass. "I can assure you the 50-plus people at Triple Eight dont care which Triple Eight car wins the Great Race, as long as its one of us.. Jamie Whincup. By James Pavey. Whincup finished second in the driver's title by a mere two points to Garth Tander from the HSV Dealer Team. However, Dane is more than just an owner; She oversees operations, partnerships, human resources, legal and sponsorships on a day-to-day basis and holds the official title of Commercial Operations Manager. Teams Tickford Racing (2020), Triple Eight Race Engineering (2021 - 2023) Championship Best 6th (2022) 2022 Championship 6th. He did, however, win the Enduro Cup with Dumbrell as the most successful driver combination across the endurance events.[14]. However, Whincups lead-up to the 2020 season has been followed by questions over his future and if he may retire from the sport. AAP Image/Richard Gosling. Record times in Bathurst 1000 Top 10 Shootout, Jamie Whincup 'blows it' Cameron Waters has sizzled in the Bathurst 1000 Top 10 Shootout, while Jamie Whincup blew it in spectacular fashion. Theres so much going on inside T8. [25] On 22 February, Jamie Whincup won the first race in Superloop Adelaide 500 and become the 119th career race win was his 86th in a Holden, moving one ahead of former Triple Eight teammate turned co-driver Craig Lowndes on the all-time tally. "With myself piloting the #88, I look forward to working with the guys to dial in the cars during the week and then of course help each other in the race where possible. The seven-time champion and newest Supercars Hall of Fame inductee announced the baby news last year. The 2012 season was the last of the Holden/Ford duopoly in V8 Supercars, as 2013 would see a new challenge arise in the form of two extra manufacturers - Nissan and Mercedes-Benz. 29/01/2022. But the nuptials of V8 king Jamie Whincup and his long-time partner Courtney Nicholson were cancelled just a week before the couple were set to wed in a lavish ceremony before dozens of friends and family. [citation needed], In 2016, Whincup opened Loca Cafe, a caf and car wash business, in Hope Island, Queensland. "Im actually thankful that I dont have to qualify two weeks later. He had many solid results throughout the season, including a fourth at the one-off Chinese round at the Shanghai International Circuit, a third at the Sandown 500 and most notably, second at the Bathurst 1000 endurance events with teammate Jason Richards after leading late in the race. Jamie Whincup has became the latest father in the Supercars paddock following the birth of his first child. Tim Slade and David Reynolds both have children as does Fabian Coulthard whose partner Becky Lamb gave birth to twins. They opted to return to Kingscliff where other Queensland-based Supercars drivers and team members are currently staying. After the final race Whincup finished second, behind Todd Kelly and two places ahead of Tander but fell just two points short of the title. 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Whincup is the all-time record holder in the . I can only do one thing at a time. It was a huge shock to everyone. He became close to becoming a 3-time champion, the next triple champion in a row after Mark Skaife from 2000 to 2002 and the second man to win the driver's championship in both a Ford and a Holden after Norm Beechey, but due to a multi car crash in the 25th race of the season at the Sydney Telstra 500 in wet weather his car was badly damaged and couldn't continue. A post shared by Jamie Whincup (@jamiewhincup). It comes just weeks after Broc Feeney was confirmed as Whincup's replacement at Triple Eight for the 2022 season. Always in the back of my mind I wanted kids, but the timing was never right, Whincup explained. The exclusive replica model as raced by Jamie Whincup and Craig Lowndes in the 2020 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000. As I said, its probably pretty sad, but this sport means everything to me and this trophy means everything to me.. I belted 15 or so quali laps and just had enough to get the lead on the last lap. Triple Eight's strategy of making early first stops with all three of its cars paid dividends as the team stormed to its seventh straight victory. At the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Whincup start on 2nd and finished 2nd in race 3. Sign up to the Repco Supercars Championship Newsletter, We use cookies to ensure we give you the best experience on our website. That doesn't guarantee me anything, that gives me an opportunity to learn the business and see if I can still be an asset here well past my driving career., Whincup joins friend and co-driver Dumbrell as a co-owner. nationality Australian age 40 years old born February 6, 1983 hometown Melbourne, Victoria. Whincup, meanwhile, has assumed Team Principal and Managing Director roles at Triple Eight. "Finish up at the end of this year, start a family the start of next year. That day, having made a third stop, Whincup had to cut the deficit to leader Will Davison. Having received a time penalty in Saturday's race where he finished 17th, Whincup bounced back in Sunday's two races to claim a win and runner-up . Only six drivers Craig Lowndes (297), Garth Tander (285), Jason Bright (260), Rick Kelly (255*), Russell Ingall (253) and Todd Kelly (243) have more experience than Whincup, who turned 37 earlier this month. Im very grateful. Jamie Whincup says it's a 'fantastic feeling' to be lining up for his 500th Supercars race.At SMSP, Whincup will become just the eighth driver in the 60-year. [23] In November 2019, Whincup inherited the lead and won the race with Craig Lowndes, a repeat of their 2007 win together and their fifth and sixth wins of the race respectively, as Scott McLaughlin wrapped up successive championships. We dare you to challenge his position as one of the greatest drivers of all time. He spent two years driving a Nissan before the team moved to Ford Mustangs for 2020 and brought in new partners in the Grove family in 2021. . Jamie Whincup finishes his full-time driving career without a fairytale fifth Bathurst 1000 triumph, but the newest member of the Supercars Hall of Fame overcomes pitlane collisions and the . [17] This penalty was later appealed by Triple Eight Race Engineering[18] but dismissed the case was dismissed nine days after the race.[19]. He won 11 out of the 34 races, winning at New Zealand, Barbagallo, Hidden Valley, Ipswich, Sandown, Phillip Island and Homebush. Whincup began a mentoring role as part of TeamVodafone's Junior Development Program, and as a co-ambassador for Formula Ford Australia alongside Will Davison. On 16 September, Whincup and a co-driver Dumbrell led from start to finish and sweep of the Sandown 500 podium for a dominant Triple Eight Holden squad, as Enduro Cup kicked off. [6][7] He clinched his first Championship[6] after winning the first race in the final round at Oran Park Raceway, and was awarded the Barry Sheene Medal for the second year running at the V8 Gala Awards. In terms of my personal life I prefer to keep that private., Nicholson said of the split: I hope you can understand but I would prefer not to tell my story., CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTERS AND NEWS ALERTS. New to Kayo? View Sam's full profile See who you know in common Get introduced Contact Sam directly Join to view full profile Looking for career advice? 2020 Premiers; 2019 Premiers; 2018 Premiers; Christian Petracca; Dustin Martin; Josh Kennedy; Lance Franklin; . Amassing 461 starts since debuting with Garry Rogers Motorsport as a co-driver in 2002, he holds the records for most championship titles, race wins (113), poles (79) and podiums (194). Picture: Richard Dobson. Whincup, who will retire from full-time Supercars competition at the end of the season, revealed the news on the Seven Network's 7th Gear.. The Courier Mail reported that . After finishing second and third in both 2018 and 2019 Drivers Championship, the Red Bull drivers of Jamie Whincup and Shane Van Gisbergen were looking to reclaim top spot in the Supercars Championship in 2020. S5000 will offer key prizes to the winner of the all-new series, which combines Formula 3 cars, Formula Renault / Toyota racers, Formula 4 cars and other 'wings and slicks' racers in one big field. Repco Supercars Championship. Theyre probably a bit more intelligent or a bit smarter than I am. [2] Whincup once lived with fellow driver Will Davison. Boxer in dramatic arrest at Sydney Airport, Canterbury preview: Promising Snowden colt to land first victory. There's two things I am very certain about. 3-min read Jamie Whincup looks on during the Bathurst 1000 at Mount. Try our daily email, The best way to get your news first, fast and free! He went on to once again eclipse Lowndes in the points table, and earn himself a fifth title, putting himself alongside Ian Geoghegan, Dick Johnson and Mark Skaife in terms of championship successes. Whincup is committed to delivering a record-equalling ninth Bathurst win for Triple Eight. Key points: Whincup has claimed a record seven Supercar championships He has won four Bathurst 1000 races during his career On Saturday, he took a record 11th win on the Adelaide streets in crushing fashion. Whincup will resume his 2021 campaign 276 points adrift of teammate Shane van Gisbergen in Sydney later this month. But in the background, I'll start the journey of understanding what this team's all about, understanding what Supercars is all about, understanding a little bit of what TV-land's all about. Whincup made his Supercars debut in 2002 as an endurance co-driver for Garry Rogers Motorsport. . November 29th, 2017 5:26 pm. Jamies speech was written in order to make himself feel better about his own fears and actions over the last 12 months. Jamie Whincup has bought a 15 percent stake in Triple Eight Race Engineering as he plans for his future beyond driving. Jamie Whincup; Scott McLaughlin; Shane van Gisbergen; Triple Eight; Walkinshaw Andretti United; Cricket. One of the great question marks ahead of season 2020 is if it'll be Jamie Whincup's last.
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