{"id":332741,"date":"2023-09-21T06:36:35","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T06:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=332741"},"modified":"2023-09-21T09:02:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T09:02:00","slug":"supercars-boss-quits-after-foul-mouthed-denial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=332741","title":{"rendered":"Supercars boss quits after foul-mouthed denial"},"content":{"rendered":"

The long-term team boss of Ford's leading Supercars<\/a> squad will leave the team just days after an expletive-filled denial.<\/p>\n

Tickford Racing on Thursday confirmed Tim Edwards would depart the squad, which he has been a part of since his return to Australia in 2005 following a stint with the Jordan F1 team.<\/p>\n

Edwards has been linked to the chief executive role at Motorsport Australia, which will be vacated when Eugene Arocca retires at the end of the year after more than a decade in the job.<\/p>\n

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But Edwards only on Saturday said the rumours were nothing more than "Chinese whispers" before going on an expletive-filled tirade.<\/p>\n

\"Tim<\/p>\n

"Someone suggested about two weeks ago, 'You'd be good at the Motorsport Australia job'," he told Speedcafe.<\/p>\n

"By the time it's f—ing arrived back in this pit lane, f—ing you peanuts think I've got the f—ing job there."<\/p>\n

The rumours also suggested Edwards was keen to start his own GT racing team, which was given an equally-sweary response.<\/p>\n

"Seriously, do not write it. I am not f—ing going to run a GT team. I don't know who the f— started all this f—ing bollocks.<\/p>\n

"F—ing GT team? What the f—? I went to Suzuka for Tickford, about a month ago, because we're looking at whether we should have an involvement in SRO Asian GT … "<\/p>\n

Edwards then said he would still be at the helm of Tickford next year.<\/p>\n

But only five days later, on Thursday, the team confirmed Edwards was indeed on his way out.<\/p>\n

"It has been an incredible journey to lead this team and I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together," Edwards said in a much calmer statement.<\/p>\n

"I am grateful for the unwavering support of (team owners) Rod (Nash) and Sven (Burchartz), our dedicated team, drivers, loyal sponsors and partners, and our passionate fans and members.<\/p>\n

"The decision to step down was not made lightly, but I believe it's the right time for both my family and the team as we look toward the future."<\/p>\n

\"Rival<\/p>\n

Addressing the Motorsport Australia and GT speculation, Edwards said his short-term plan was "simple".<\/p>\n

"I want to take some time out to explore this great country, enjoy some time with my friends and family, clear my head and focus on what is next."<\/p>\n

Edwards' departure is the latest in a series of changes at the Melbourne-based team, which will downsize from four cars to two for the 2024 season.<\/p>\n

The team is yet to win a race in the 2023 season as a parity war rages between the Ford and Chevrolet camps following the introduction of the Gen3 car for this season.<\/p>\n

Of the 23 races run so far this season, 22 have been won by Camaro drivers, and even the one race won by a Mustang \u2013 to Dick Johnson<\/a> Racing gun Anton de Pasquale on the Sunday in Townsville \u2013 was largely due to a significant tyre advantage brought about by de Pasquale's early exit from the Saturday race.<\/p>\n

Edwards' Tickford team endured a difficult run during the Sandown 500 on Sunday.<\/p>\n

\"Cam<\/p>\n

Its leading car of Cam Waters and James Moffat was taken out of contention after the rear wing was clipped by a loose wheel off that had come off the Mustang of \ufeffDavid Reynolds and Garth Tander<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The four cars finished 12th, 13th, 20th and 25th.\ufeff<\/p>\n

Supercars' next race meeting will be the flagship Bathurst 1000<\/a> on the weekend of October 5-8.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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