That came after hed sponsored Gibson Motorsports 1999 Bathurst 1000-winning car driven by Steven Richards and Greg Murphy. Garry Dumbrell made the candid remarks during an acceptance speech at the Automotive Aftermarket banquet dinner last week after he was elevated into the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association Hall of Fame. Asked for his secret of success, Mr Dumbrell said it had nothing to do with wanting to be rich. Lucas, 19, who suffered severe spinal injuries, is in the intensive care unit of Melbourne's Austin Hospital. In addition to touring car racing, he also competed in Formula 5000. As a driver, Dumbrell made two Bathurst 1000 starts, in 1980 and 1981, both times with John Faulkner. Its car is a Walkinshaw Racing-built chassis that Garth Tander drove to win the 2007 championship. The team was rebranded as 00 Motorsport, but it didn't help Lowndes, who later sealed a move to Ford Performance Racing following a winless campaign. Penrite thanks Erebus as five-year sponsorship ends. 2016 Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association Limited | Developed by, Previous: TERRAIN TAMER: INNOVATION MEETS OLD SCHOOL SERVICE, Next: PUBLIC HOLIDAYS OVER THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD 2021/2022. We make no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the information, nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content. "They said youre not going to lose anything, because you lose 50 percent of your Holden base that wont like you because youre leaving, but then 50 percent of the Ford base will like you because youve come across. Our condolences to the the Dumbrell Family on the death of Garry Dumbrell. Pam Lucas. Try our daily email, The best way to get your news first, fast and free! At the end of the day Im a racer, I love racing cars and I love cars in general. Venturing into the car dealership market, he was a successful Nissan dealership owner in Berwick, Victoria and also became the national importer of the Top Cap Paint aerosol range of products, which was hugely successful in a very competitive market. Amid a series of other acquisitions, Burson Group subsequently changed its name to Bapcor in July 2016. "When Craig went to Ford, that was a big moment for me and look, I dont think I handled myself well at all, Grech recently told the Rustys Garage podcast. Severe weather aftermath: What you need to know about outages, road closures and food In 1980 they shared an Escort and finished 26thand they failed to finish in another Escort in 1981. As for Garry, hes still going strong despite the prognostications of medicos. A well-equipped kitchen leads to a dining zone and sitting area which opens to the sunroom, pool and spa. A sweeping drive leads to the main house. A horror accident in 2008 while racing in the Formula Ford championship at Sydney's Oran Park left Lucas Dumbrell a quadriplegic. High ceilings, opulent fireplaces and refined timber and parquetry floors are among Ellerslies features. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Garrys connections and jobs at similar companies. WebGarry, a former Treasurer, Vice President and long-time supporter of the AAAA, passed away following an accident at home in October at the age of 64. The team is based out of a new workshop at Nunawading in Victoria. It's been shared He has also twice finished in the top five at Bathurst, and this year raced as a teammate of 2006 V8 Champion Rick Kelly for the Autobarn Racing squad. V8 Sleuth strives to both preserve and celebrate Australian motorsports rich history, from tracking and tracing the race-by-race histories and changing ownership of individual cars, to capturing and retelling the stories of the people who made our sport what it is today. Vazquez says the image has not been altered in any way. Denholm paid for a penthouse in Sydney's harbourside Cremorne in October, sold a chunky parcel of shares in December 2022, piece profiling Lady Mayoresses in Adelaide, shelling out on a number of NSW properties, acquired St Kilda's popular Village Belle Hotel, sold to local Manningham rival Barry Plant. He was a genuine man who rarely had a bad word to say about anyone. WebPaul Dumbrell explained that Autopro is 80 per cent regional stores between 200 and 500sqm in size and three or four staff; Autobarn stores are bigger, up to 1000sq.m and 30 staff, with 60 per cent of these stores metropolitan-based. Click here to view. On the Sunday, the rivalry reared again as the pair clashed, Lowndes climbing over Skaifes car and facing the wrong way. WebGarry Dumbrell 1 June, 1957 15 October, 2021. eTRIBUTE HOME. Join Facebook to connect with Lisa Dumbrell and others you may know. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Garry Dumbrell (Melbourne, Victoria), who passed away at the age of 64, on October 15, 2021. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. ", On this day: When Lowndes defected to Ford, Sign up to the Repco Supercars Championship Newsletter, We use cookies to ensure we give you the best experience on our website. He was involved in many different businesses during the 1990s including the development of the successful Bodytech car care range which was later bought by K&H and was the Eagle One products Australian and New Zealand distributor. He started Allbrells Northcote in October 1977 with $5,000 and within eight years built Allbrells to 21 stores, having bought Dynamic Auto from Repco in the meantime. This is his second day in the car and he's just driven it consistently. A key coincidence was that Lowndes had linked up with Skaifes former team owner Gibson. The former businessman and father of 2012 Bathurst 1000 winner Paul Dumbrell, and former Supercars team owner Lucas Dumbrell, was also a racer, making two starts in the Bathurst 1000 in 1980 and 1981, driving with John Faulkner. Paul had been running the company since 2010, having moved through the ranks of the family business, including two years as national marketing manager, while also managing a hefty workload as a V8 touring car driver. Lowndes and Skaife also reunited to win the Great Race for the team in 2010, before sharing the commentary booth from 2019. Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine was saddened to hear of the recent passing of industry stalwart Garry Dumbrell. But so upset is he over the fate of his brother - who crashed in Formula Ford race at Oran Park at the final round of the championship 12 days ago - that he is considering whether to continue in the sport that has played a key role not just in the lives of he and his injured younger brother but that of his father, Garry, a former race driver and team boss. Request Accident Report. Mr Dumbrell took to social media this week to announce his latest move, saying: After more than 10 years, Ive made a decision to pursue another career opportunity. Businessman Garry Dumbrell, the co-founder of the Autobarn spare parts retailer, has bought the Hawthorn East mansion, Ellerslie. FORMER V8 Supercar team owner, racing driver and automotive aftersales industry identity Garry Dumbrell has died in Melbourne. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Everything in my life came from this room; I mean everything I have done, every house Ive bought has all come from this room, he told the assembled industry members at the gala dinner of the AAAA Awards. Dumbrell was a successful businessman, most notably founding automotive parts and accessories retail company Autobarn in 1985. To be honest with you, they both had fun at the expense of my sanity. Our truck driver, whose doing tyres, has never done tyres before, and everyone said he's done brilliantly. The Google. Opt Out of personalisation. The teenager walked away from the crash, which saw the ex-FPR chassis sustain heavy left-front damage. Garry, a former Treasurer, Vice President and long-time supporter of the AAAA, passed away following an accident at home in October. Garry was father to now-retired Super2 and Supercars Championship multiple title winner Paul Dumbrell and Lucas Dumbrell, a former racing driver who went on to form his own racing team. But he admits his brother's accident has given him serious pause for thought. Lowndes told Supercars.com upon his full-time retirement. Aged 19, Dumbrell took over the Victorian distributorship for Wynns auto products in 1976 and purchased a pair of speed shops a year later from which he began to build his empire. Mr Dumbrell, who last week paid a record of almost $21 million for a Hawthorn mansion in Shakespeare Grove, is now preparing his home, Strathroy, on Barkers Road for sale. He bought Strathroy three years ago for $6.5 million and is believed to want $10 million for it. "At the time [while preparing to move to Ford in 2001] I remember sitting down with Peter and Bev Brock and I asked what its going to look like, Lowndes told Supercars.com upon his full-time retirement. Marshall White Stonnington director Marcus Chiminello described the six-bedroom mansion as. Jeff Grech revealing to Supercars.com upon Lowndes full-time retirement in 2018 that it sometimes escalated too far. Wynns then sponsored Gibson Motorsport for the following two seasons, highlighted by Greg Murphy and Steve Richards winning the Bathurst 1000 in 1999 in a Wynns-backed, Gibson Commodore VT. Dumbrell bought the team from Fred Gibson and ran it under the Kmart Racing banner for the 2000 V8 Supercar season before selling it back to Gibson, funded by Bob Forbes, for the following season. He and son Paul were involved in a buy-out of the other shareholders in 2006. He was previously chief executive of Aftermarket Network Australia (as it became known) over a six-and-a-half-year period, presiding over the business when it was operating as Metcash Automotive Holdings, as well as when Burson Group Limited purchased Metcashs automotive interests including the Autobarn, Autopro, Carparts, ABS and Midas brands in June 2015. "During the afternoon there was a lot of miscommunication about his injuries. It [Lucas's accident] was no one's direct fault but we wouldn't want anyone to go through what we have. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Wheelchair-bound former driver Lucas Dumbrell is making his mark as a rookie team owner, writes Daniel Lewis in Abu Dhabi. They don't have as much grip because they don't have wings but it's the category in which so many young drivers have learnt their craft. . Please try again later. We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders. Terry Agnew: property investor in Sydney's commercial district, Garry Dumbrell: the co-founder of Auto Bahn paid $20.25 million for the trophy Hawthorn home Avon House in 2009. By submitting above you agree to the Speedcafe.com Privacy Policy. We thank everyone for their messages and their thoughts over the last 48 hours, the Dumbrell family said in a statement. He was the first person in Australia to sell Wynns Mark 5 power flush machine, a product which changed the way additives were sold in Australia. "We still have Ford fans sending me messages or come up and say if it cant be a Ford we hope its you, and the same thing with Holden fans when I was at Ford. Love, Aunty Pam and family. Copyright 2023 The Mayne Report. Subscribe to our daily newsletter, the best way to get your news first, fast and free! Motorsport identity Garry Dumbrell Dies In Accident, Cause of Death Explained: There has been a sad demise of Garry Dumbrell, he was a former Supercars Bell was struck by a pickup truck at about 10:03 My sole focus is on Lucas and making sure his recovery is as good as it can be.". We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home! Lowndes even missed a round through injury and still claimed his third title.