DJR extends team - Fiorre in

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Looks like DJR are trying to expand their team to maximise their chances in the championship for 2012 and beyond.

They've also re-signed their major sponsor for next year too, which will help with consistancy, i.e. no hunting for a new major sponsor!

1st December 2011, Sydney, Australia, Jim Beam is excited to announce their continued commitment to Australian motorsport by renewing their naming rights partnership with Dick Johnson Racing (DJR) for 2012, along with welcoming Dean Fiore to Jim Beam Racing. Jim Beam can also confirm their ongoing support as Official Spirit Sponsor of the V8 Supercars for the next three years.

Ray Noble, Brand Director - Bourbon, Beam Australia Pty Ltd is excited about their continued involvement in Australian motorsport.

“We’re thrilled we can reinforce Jim Beam’s commitment to motorsport and its fans in Australia through our partnership with both Dick Johnson Racing and V8 Supercars. It’s great we can continue to be involved in one of the most popular and well watched sports in Australia. As a global brand, we’re extremely excited to see the Championship expand as they introduce more international events and the launch of The Car of The Future in 2013,” said Noble.

Dick Johnson, owner of DJR, is thrilled Jim Beam are continuing their involvement in motorsport and is looking forward to introducing Dean to the team.

“We’re thrilled to know we have the support from Jim Beam as we’ve worked so closely with them over the years. We know our fans and our Team Mates will be as excited as us about next season, and to have Dean Fiore as part of the Jim Beam Racing set up in 2012 adds even more anticipation,” said Johnson.

Dean Fiore says there were a number of reasons his decision to sign with Jim Beam Racing was an easy one.

“Running a team and having to find sponsors created a lot of pressure, which meant I couldn’t focus purely on my racing.  Jim Beam Racing have a great team behind them and I’m really looking forward to working with them next year and being able to drive alongside Steve. The pressure of running a team is off me now, and I can concentrate on driving,” said Fiore.

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Apart from this Bpratt, we are waiting for announcement of the work kept secret -

Nemo Motorsports joins DJR to form a 4 car team.
Seems when he sold web his dunnydoors web included the T888 Falcon(s) as part of the deal.

Anyway lets see how it pans out!


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