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. The entrepreneur's whisper quiet purchase is expected to be around $16 million. The 2001 season began with Skaife winning the opener at Phillip Island, before Lowndes won on Saturday in Adelaide. My sole focus is on Lucas and making sure his recovery is as good as it can be.". Garry Dumbrell Death | - The Arts of Entertainment The father of 2012 Bathurst 1000 Stock back to around 60c in early 2020. 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. We thank everyone for their messages and their thoughts over the last 48 hours, the Dumbrell family said in a statement provided to Speedcafe.com. Wheelchair-bound former driver Lucas Dumbrell is making his mark as a rookie team owner, writes Daniel Lewis in Abu Dhabi. Home. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Australian business, motorsport identity Garry Dumbrell In the early 80s Garry was a founding member of an independent buying group, which later became the Autobarn co-operative society and is today the successful Autobarn franchise business. Click here to view. Garry Dumbrell Dumbrell was a successful businessman, most notably founding automotive parts and accessories A former Treasurer and Vice President of the AAAA, Dumbrell founded an automotive parts and accessories retail company, Allbrells in Northcote, Victoria, in the late 70s. LATEST POSTINGS. There's a ground floor drawing room with open fireplace and marble mantelpiece and a vast parquetry-floored library. Lisa Dumbrell VALE: GARRY DUMBRELL Subscribe to our daily newsletter, the best way to get your news first, fast and free! The family of late Autobarn co-founder Garry Dumbrell is selling Ellerslie at 16 Harcourt St with an $18.5m-$19.5m asking range. Bell was struck by a pickup truck at about 10:03 The Google. Paul had been running the company since 2010, having moved through the ranks of the family business, including two years as national marketing There is plenty of room to display art on the walls. Mr Dumbrell has spent the past two years as chief operating officer at Bapcor, responsible for the companys Australian specialist wholesale businesses including AAD, Opposite Lock, Bearing Wholesalers, Baxters, Roadsafe, MTQ, JAS, PAT and Diesel Distributors. The Dumbrell family sold the majority of the Automotive Brands group to Metcash Limited in 2012. Yes Gary, your mother would have been proud of you as I am. Its an awesome achievement to win, Dumbrell said. Lowndes two seasons with FPR produced consecutive Bathurst podiums, but not much else. Were working to restore it. Lucas, 19, who suffered severe spinal injuries, is in the intensive care unit of Melbourne's Austin Hospital. Tags 25-year-old Gary Dubiel. After beating the disease, he passed away following an accident at his Melbourne home. Eastern Creek, 30 Nov 2008 F5000 Revival Series (NZ) Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Businessman Garry Dumbrell, the co-founder of the Autobarn spare parts retailer, has bought the Hawthorn East mansion, Ellerslie. 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. The family of late Autobarn co-founder Garry Dumbrell is selling Ellerslie at 16 Harcourt St with an $18.5m-$19.5m asking range. Dumbrell comes from a family where motor sport is an obsession. The parlour room has a fully-fitted bar, Ive never seen such a well-stocked bar, and also has his and her powder rooms.. Dumbrell was diagnosed with cancer in 2010, at which point he resigned as Autobarn CEO and handed the reins to Paul who is now CEO at Total Tools. The following year Gibson Motorsport ran three cars, with one under the Holden Young Lions banner. In addition to touring car racing, he also competed in Formula 5000. His son Sahba Abedian also owns 6 million shares in his own right. February 20, 2010 11.00am Save Share Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size A horror accident in 2008 while racing in the Formula Ford championship at Sydney's Oran Park left Lucas Dumbrell a quadriplegic. WebGarry Dumbrell 1 June, 1957 15 October, 2021. eTRIBUTE HOME. Having achieved so much for both brands - despite missing out on a title in his Ford years - Lowndes remains one of the few who have been able to carry fan support from both sides of the fence, 20 years on from the seismic events of January 4, 2001. Penrite thanks Erebus as five-year sponsorship ends. He said Ellerslies owners had extensively updated the stately home in keeping with its period character. It is a dream that only came to him while watching the Bathurst 1000 last October. A sweeping drive leads to the main house. Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) Hall of Fame inductee Garry Dumbrell has died, aged 64. Please try again later. A crucial win - Supercars A key coincidence was that Lowndes had linked up with Skaifes former team owner Gibson. Daniel Lewis is in Abu Dhabi as a guest of V8 Supercars Australia, Devastating accident crushed Dumbrell's body but not his spirit. Garry Dumbrell ", 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. No mistakes, no big offs, doing some good times [His best time of 2 minutes, 0.499 seconds had him 22nd out of 29 cars]. The house, designed by renowned architect John Beswicke and built in 1891, boasts period features including stained glass windows, high ceilings and a tuck-pointed facade crowned by a gothic-style tower. Hazelwood claims pole in red flagged session - Speedcafe "As a matter of fact, for a lot of years I didnt have contact with Craig, not because I didnt want to, but we sort of departed and we never really had a one-on-one with each other over a beer. WebView the profiles of people named Lisa Dumbrell. The renovated and restored five bedroom with stained glass windows features a gothic-style central tower. Become a subscriber to the V8 Sleuth Newsletter to get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox. 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. "Ive been lucky enough to embrace both sides. Ford Australia was delighted, with president Geoff Polites claiming the Lowndes-Gibson partnership "should be a dynamic combination" in the brands "increased commitment" to the category. Dumbrell also operated a Nissan dealership in Berwick, Victoria and was involved in V8 Supercar racing. "Formula Ford cars are not [inherently] dangerous. "As a sport, motor racing is not as dangerous as many others. Expressions of interest close at 3pm on September 5. By years end, Holden fans held the upper hand when Lowndes finished the year in 11th, with Skaife and HRT cruising to championship and Bathurst wins. Autobarn and Autopro were among the Dumbrell familys Automotive Brands Group, which was founded in the mid-1980s by Pauls father Garry Dumbrell and which Metcash purchased in 2012. The property sits on 3340sq m of land, including a tennis court. Lucas could speak at that time and he asked me what I was doing there and told me I should go back to the track and race. If Lowndes' move to Ford happened, it would sting the red brigade. I'm quite proud of how they are all performing.''. A well-equipped kitchen leads to a dining zone and sitting area which opens to the sunroom, pool and spa. Garry Dumbrell makes another Hawthorn splash. The team is managed by Dean Orr, who for nine years helped run Dick Johnson Racing. He's no stranger to top sales having spent $20.25 million on Avon Court, the Hawthorn trophy he bought from businessman Clinton Casey in 2009. It was insanely competitive. That followed his two attempts at the Great Race, co-driving with New Zealands John Faulkner in the 1980 and 1981 editions. VALE: GARRY DUMBRELL - AAA Magazine Holden fans were up in arms, Ford fans rejoiced, and relations at HRT were shattered, with Grech admitting the move took its toll on his relationship with Lowndes. Gibson's most recent success came with the Greg Murphy/Steven Richards Bathurst win in 1999, before he subsequently sold the two-car outfit to Garry Dumbrell.