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November 14, 2007
Published on tags: Superleague
Synergetic driver Dave Cummings has signed a a cast iron contract to stay with the Synergetic team for 2008 and beyond.

Cummings, it is believed has been head hunted by another team in the league, Synergetic owner Juha Tanskanen was fuming and called Cummings into a meeting. The two good friends spent several hours in the meeting which ended in a renewed contract for the British ace.

Part of the contract, it is believed stipulates that if the Puma team returns, under Cummings' control he is able to leave the team but the circumstances around that is believed to be a free move when Puma comes back.

Q Any comments for the media Mr Tanskanen after your meeting with David?
"Well, I am more than happy to say that we managed to iron out a contract which will ensure that our co-operation will continue in future, David is a highly valued member of the team and his working input is highly appreciated inside the team"


Q Dave, what's your thoughts on the headhunting?
Well its kinda amusing really, I asked Juha to get something out of my pack and he found a draft of a contract I was given.

Q Did you have any inclination of signing the contract?
Well obviously it crossed my mind but why would I want to leave a team as good as Synergetic? We are going forwards and getting good results.

Q Whats your position within the team?
I have a few responsibilities and things to do other that a driver but that is between myself and Juha at this time. We are working ever closer to the front and to leave the team would be just silly

Q What about Puma Racing's Return?
Most people know I want my team back and if the situation arises then I will take it and still work with Juha, its times like this that makes me feel like not re-entering the Puma Racing team back, it is something I am going to look and think about with this new development

Q What is the period, another 1 year Contract
It's a very long term contract.

Cummings then walks off to catch Tanskanen up in the pits, no doubt to try and get into the car for the last Grand Prix of an extremely eventful 2007 season.