Super-sub Ritter fed to Briggs' CAT
24/10/2002 14:02 (V8 Wire - Jason Whittaker) -
Dick Johnson Racing super-sub Greg Ritter will drive at this weekend’s Gold Coast Indy round for cross-town rivals, Briggs Motorsport.
Dick Johnson Racing's Greg Ritter
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At the request of Ford Racing, the DJR-contracted driver has been loaned to the Briggs stable to campaign the team’s vacant Caterpillar-sponsored Falcon.
The drive is a one-off at this stage, though Dick Johnson has no immediate plans for the 29-year-old.
"I really have to thank Dick and the Shell team for giving me this opportunity," Ritter said.
"Dick gave me my first big break with a top team in V8 Supercars and he has been very generous in allowing me to do these events for a rival team. I must also thank Ford, whose support has created this opportunity."
Johnson said he loaned his protégé in the spirit of cooperation.
"It's important that the Ford teams work together and I think there's value for everyone in giving him this additional opportunity," he said.
Ritter’s stocks have soared since his stirring drive at Bathurst, out-qualifying and out-racing the team’s lead car of championship campaigners Paul Radisich and Steven Johnson. He made a similar impression at Bathurst last year, finishing fourth.
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