New Look for RMA Racing
Repair Management Australia Racing's VF Commodore will sport a fresh new look this weekend at the Wilson Security Sandown 500.
The #23 machine of Russell Ingall and Tim Blanchard will represent Repair Management Australia's parent company OPS Gateway. Ingall and Blanchard are excited to race in their bold new colours this weekend.
"It's very exciting to promote the other side of Phil Munday's business which is his business management software," Ingall said. said.
"The team use the OPS system and it has definitely streamlined the operations of the business and helped with everything form productivity to parts life which is essential in a race team.
"With sports sponsorship so hard to obtain in todays environment, it's a massive coup for the team to introduce yet another product that is utilizing V8 Supercars as its promotional tool.
Repair Management Australia's Phil Munday said the livery change was a great way to launch the company's new product.
"We are still Repair Management Australia Racing but we have made the software side of our business the focal point for the Enduro Cup," he said.
"OPS Gateway is an online production system and an integral part of our business with the ability to work as a production manager in any industry.
"By using it in our factories we have seen an increase in efficiency and productivity and also having the ability to measure production and accountability.
"We'll have 120 people coming from the panel industry around Australia with us over the weekend in support of the team."
This is not the only change starting this weekend with renowned V8 Supercars engineer Campbell Little joining Repair Management Australia Racing in a role that will see him assist in all aspects of operations within the team.
"I have worked with both Russell at SBR and Tim at DJR and FPR, so I think I can help get the best out of the drivers and I hope I can make a difference for LDM and the guys.
"Everyone is enthusiastic and there is some great talent in the team. "For me, it will be interesting being the first time for 20 years I have worked with a Holden and I will need to get my head around other peoples engineering ideas and concepts, different engines and aero."
Another significant change is the swap to Noonan Race Engineering (NRE) for engine building and development, which also build engines for Brad Jones Racing.
The transition reacquaints Ingall with Jamie Noonan who was the engine builder when Russell was racing at Paul Morris Motorsports.
"It's great to have Jamie (Noonan) on board, I have the highest regard for his work and have history seeing his business develop from an almost one-man band to a very successful engine building facility and probably one of the best in Australia," Ingall said.
These improvements are part of the long-term plan ensuring the team's competitiveness and future in V8 Supercars. The Wilson Security Sandown 500 starts tomorrow, with cars on track from 10:35am AEST.
