Some intresting news that Max Wilson will be leaving Tripple 8 at the final v8 races in easten creek this year.

So who will be the new driver?

Wilson completes his Betta drive

Triple Eight Race Engineering announced today that Max Wilson would conclude his driving contract with Team Betta Electrical at the end of the 2004 V8 Supercar Championship.

Max has played an important role in the development of Team Betta Electrical during 2004 and will drive the # 888 car at Eastern Creek in Round 13 this coming weekend.

“I have enjoyed racing the Betta Electrical Falcon, this year, as the team has built momentum in terms of engineering and race technology. I have a number of different projects currently under way and quite a few interesting options for the future,” said Wilson.

“We would like to thank Max for his contribution in 2004 and wish him well for the future. We are looking forward to a great result at Eastern Creek to finish off the year,” said Triple Eight Race Engineering Managing Director, Roland Dane.

“As a racing driver he has shown strong skills that has made him so competitive in such a demanding Championship series. His involvement in providing ongoing feedback to our technical engineers during our current development period has been terrific, providing constructive and intuitive advice that only an experienced test driver can provide.”

The team is soon to announce a new driver to support Craig Lowndes in the 2005 Championship Series.

According to AA Steve Ellery is the whisper for the second seat @ 888 :ladysman:

why would Steve Ellery leave the team him and his dad owns?

me personally I think Dean Canto will make a return, he got nothing but praise from the team and media during and after Bathurst

Celery is at 888

Triple Eight Signs Ellery for 2005

Release Date: 06/12/2004

Triple Eight Race Engineering announced today that Steve Ellery has signed a two year contract to drive the Team Betta Electrical #88 Falcon BA. "Being part of the Triple Eight team affords me with tremendous opportunities on a variety of levels," said Ellery.

"Triple Eight are poised for huge success in 2005. They have demonstrated sheer initiative in the sport and also leveraged the knowledge gained from their UK Touring Car wins to develop a first rate team. The engine partnership that Triple Eight are forging with Stone Brothers Racing is also very exciting for me as a driver.

"Ultimately, I'm enormously attracted to a team that thinks outside the square. The merchandising and marketing of Team Betta Electrical is set to reposition this sport. And as a driver, the technical and engineering excellence offered by Triple Eight Race Engineering is going to be a dream to work with."

Triple Eight Race Engineering Managing Director, Roland Dane was excited at the Team's new addition.

"Steve is an experienced driver about to hit his stride. He has shown he has speed and we feel confident that we can give him the platform to make 2005 his best season to date," said Dane.

"This is a driver with a passion for the sport and the energy for winning. He's very focused on the tasks at hand and will be an important asset and integral part of the team at Triple Eight."

Ellery has just completed in his sixth full V8 Supercar Championship. He is married to wife Kerrie and enjoys spending time with his two children Dalton and Tristan.

"The 2005 season should prove to be my most exciting yet. Craig Lowndes and I have a lot in common. We're both about the same age with young families and have had similar experiences in the sport over the past few years. I'm looking forward to driving the #88 Falcon and working with one of the savviest teams in the Championship."