Forum : General Discussion
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Commodore S 5 months ago |
To all you good people I have taken the liberty of commencing this thread to further discuss matters as the other one was pretty full. I am finding the discussion regarding the Team enjoyable and am eagerly awaiting the reply of ME following my comments under previous topic which was in Messages to the Team. As for Luke Youlden co-driving with Russell I will reserve my comment until confirmed. As for the Discussion between ME and myself what do the rest of the forum think about our thoughts. |
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labrat 5 months ago |
Hey there back again, Can confirm Luke Youlden and Dean Canto are the enduro drivers for FPR. Matt Neal and Boris Said (NASCAR) have been mentioned in the past as enduro "possibilites" but will have to wait and see what happens in the future. Have a nice day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Commodore S 5 months ago |
Great to see you back Labrat. I was under the mis-apprehension Luke Youlden was aligned to SBR. But as you say it will all pan out in due course. Hopefully shortly. |
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michaelvt 5 months ago |
No offence Commodore S, but i don't think making new topics will work too effectively. My opinion is to just let the discussion continue, even if it is in the wrong subject. Just saying... |
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Commodore S 5 months ago |
Point taken but it does become confusing |
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michaelvt 5 months ago | I completely agree, it does get extremely confusing especially when people post new topics everytime they want to say something. |
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Lauren 5 months ago | who cares where things go?? really??? just write that you want and how you feel.. if the topic goes off track so what?? The annoing thing about now starting a new thread is you dont have the history of it just above to sometimes back up a point or to remember what has been said. |
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Commodore S 5 months ago |
Sorry. I thought I was doing the right thing. Under General Discussion at least the page can be continued with differing topics. Geez what is it , Pick on Commodore S night. |
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Lauren 5 months ago |
haha.. oh now you make me feel sorry for you!!! NOT...haha... no really, i'm not picking on anyone but as i've said a few times now, why does it need to be so here and there? post something in the wrong section?? Whats going to happen? We all who are discussiog things often should know eachothers views well enough to know whos been a smart ass, who's been sill and trying to stir things up (NOT naming names but you nkow who you are) but lets just say what we think and do what we want? In the end this forum was made for us so i guess we should respect that and maybe we should look at it as, if more than a couple of people really care about what gets posted where then we'll try and stick to the guide lines... haha.. i can't believe i've just posted a comment on this! Now i feel like i've gotta make up a new topic for it! |
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michaelvt 5 months ago |
No, no, no. Nothing against you Commodore S, just a tip. Its great that you want things organised, dont get me wrong - so do i. But in reality its just more beneficial that the discussion continues wherever it starts from. Otherwise it will end and get confusing when people are jumping between topics to remember what someone said. Nothing against you. |
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Commodore S 5 months ago |
That was the reason I started this topic so it may continue. The previous one was becoming confusing .and jumping all over the place. Whatever you all want go for it. |
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Commodore S 5 months ago |
I also meant to include it was congested |
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michaelvt 5 months ago |
Its ironic that in turn we have started discussing something irrelevant here in this topic. Hahahaha thats funny  .Oh well. Haha. |
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Lauren 5 months ago |
yeah thats what i said michael  So in all i think we can agree in that it's ok if the topic goes off track but to start new onees with no point in them at all (hotdogs) is just silly... I wonder if we can all agree on something?? Except for Hotdods who i know won't agree on himself posting nothing to do with anything topics |
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Commodore S 5 months ago |
O.K we were discussing - Team Structure-Circuits-Driver Pairings. With regard to Driver Pairings three names have been mentioned and one eliminated. It is unfortunate the team may have looked overseas for drivers of experience but really if you look through our local categories talent is certainly evident but experience coupled with experience particularly with regard to the Mountain is not. This is also the case with overseas Drivers except say Brabham.and Briscoe. Did any hotshots come out for 12 Hour enduro. Lauren When did Matt Neal drive with Richards. I can not recall. According to Panelbeaters show all driver pairings were complete except for B.O.C. Did we miss something(i don t think so) Regards |
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Lauren 5 months ago |
Look who came 2nd!!! NOW i'm only 23 so i think thats a pretty good bloody memory + to show how dedicated i am to the sport... So Matt Neal has actually done really well at Bathurst... Yeah, it was years ago but for some reason i don't think the memory or racing around that amazing track would fade! I actually have a photo of me with Both matt and Steve at the end of the race when i jumped the fence and Got Steve's name off the pitts wall!!!! I was only in yr 8 then! 1998 AMP BATHURST 1000 MOUNT PANORAMA BATHURST Session 30 - 1998 AMP BATHURST 1000 Event E6 161 Laps Scheduled Start 10:00 Page# 1 Issue# 1 Start Sun Oct 4 10:00 Elapsed Time 06:54:23 Pos Car Entrant Driver Vehicle Cap CL Laps Race.Time Fastest...Lap 1 40 VOLVO S40 RACING R.Rydell/J.Richards Volvo S-40 2000 ST 161 06:54:23.4756 153 2:17.9558* 2 34 TEAM DYNAMICS S.Richards/M.Neal Nissan Primera 2000 ST 161 06:54:25.4731 104 2:18.3822 3 1 AUDI SPORT AUSTRALIA B.Jones/C.McConville Audi A4 Quattro 1997 ST 161 06:54:49.2272 148 2:19.1226 4 12 GREENFIELD MOWERS RACING C.McLean/T.Scott BMW 320i 2000 ST 159 06:54:29.8200 112 2:21.0153 5 8 TEAM VECTRA/888 RACE ENG. J.Cleland/D.Warwick Vauxhall Vectra 2000 ST 157 06:54:27.6998 153 2:18.5743 6 88 PETER HILLS P.Hills/D.Beninca Ford Mondeo 2000 ST 155 06:56:57.9852 5 2:24.0491 7 30 ROADCHILL EXPRESS T.Searle/L.Searle BMW 320i 2000 ST 152 06:54:58.7846 3 2:24.8263 8 22 ROD WILSON R.Wilson/R.Forbes BMW 318i 2000 ST 152 06:55:08.3449 93 2:26.9481 9 16 FABER-CASTELL RACING P.Nelson/J.Matthews/ B.Holden BMW 320i 2000 ST 145 06:54:27.0340 14 2:28.9112 10 64 INTERNATIONAL MOTORSPORT NZ K.Bell/R.Hicks BMW 320i 2000 NZ 144 06:55:34.5028 93 2:38.3095 11 20 DENNIS CHAPMAN D.Chapman/B.Bradshaw BMW 320i 2000 ST 144 06:56:27.2333 4 2:33.5794 12 65 INTERNATIONAL MOTORSPORT NZ A.Harris/M.Worsley BMW 325i 2500 NZ 141 06:56:28.4342 40 2:41.6480 13 45 DAVID AUGER D.Auger/L.Kyte Alfa Romeo 155 TS 2000 ST 137 06:54:40.9323 4 2:33.8304 14 35 TOM WATKINSON T.Watkinson/C.Gardiner Mazda 626 2500 3E 136 06:55:22.5377 53 2:49.1927 15 71 REBOUND CLOTHING CO. P.Kirkham/M.Lehmann Mazda 626 2500 3E 135 06:55:05.5922 133 2:46.0071 16 67 GEOFF SHORT G.Short/G.Goudie Ford Telstar 2000 NZ 131 06:56:59.0614 5 2:41.5707 17 37 KEN TALBERT K.Talbert/C.Rolfo Mazda 626 2500 3E 130 06:56:41.3789 48 2:53.4532 18 25 RODNEY JAMES JONES M.Newton/J.Miller Vauxhall Cavalier 2000 ST 128 06:55:21.2911 12 2:35.4651 NC 68 WAYNE JOHNSON W.Johnson/M.O'Reilly Honda Integra 1800 NZ 120 06:55:04.3670 50 2:45.7319 NC 49 ANTHONY ROBSON A.Robson/R.Shaw BMW 318 2000 ST 112 06:55:55.1675 17 2:30.7852 NC 11 ALL AUTO PARTS M.Leslight/D.Cribben Toyota Carina GTI 2000 ST 110 06:57:00.7414 10 2:35.9819 NC 58 PAUL PICKETT P.Pickett/P.Rushton/ N.Stones Hyundai Lantra 2000 ST 107 06:54:42.0462 12 2:35.1076 DNF 14 NIGEL BARCLAY B.Smith/J.Cornish Nissan Primera 2000 ST 139 06:42:23.1071 118 2:25.6768 DNF 63 INTERNATIONAL MOTORSPORT NZ J.Richards/B.Tomlinson BMW 320i 2000 NZ 128 06:41:06.1941 7 2:35.6571 DNF 70 AIR VANUATU/BARTERCARD T.Jarvis/T.Rutherford Toyota Corolla 2000 NZ 111 06:02:13.7468 61 2:59.3514 DNF 2 AUDI SPORT AUSTRALIA P.Morris/P.Radisich Audi A4 Quattro 1998 ST 84 03:33:52.7266 23 2:19.3453 DNF 80 TEAM VECTRA/888 RACE ENG. G.Murphy/R.Ingall Holden Vectra 2000 ST 83 03:29:41.0061 68 2:18.9341 DNF 4 VOLVO S40 RACING T.Harvey/J.Nilsson Volvo S40 2000 ST 82 03:29:42.6436 82 2:18.9532 DNF 98 PETER HILLS P.Elstrek/D.Digby/ H.O'Neil Ford Mondeo 2000 ST 78 05:37:38.9443 7 2:26.3607 DNF 77 MOTORSPORT DEVELOPMENT M.Rea/W.Wakefield Toyota Carina E 2000 ST 76 03:30:18.8247 66 2:27.3603 DNF 24 BRUCE MILES B.Miles/M.Cleland BMW 318i 2000 ST 63 02:51:24.1464 11 2:32.3409 DNF 38 PHOENIX MOTORSPORT D.Ratcliff/R.Searle Toyota Camry 3000 3E 59 02:52:33.4357 41 2:46.5808 DNF 61 PRESTIGE MOTORSPORTS P.Breugel/I.Spurle/ M.Eady Nissan Sentra 2.0SSS 2000 NZ 56 03:27:47.7155 12 2:38.0741 DNF 10 TC MOTORSPORT T.Newman/M.Williamson Peugeot 406 2000 ST 52 02:26:33.2161 14 2:27.1521 DNF 29 BROOKES MOTORSPORT R.Gravett/L.Brookes Honda Accord 2000 ST 49 02:37:59.4111 47 2:21.0655 DNF 90 ROBERT KER B.Gillon/P.Pedersen Toyota Corona 2000 NZ 47 03:00:15.4333 14 2:44.2131 DNF 62 BT MOTORSPORT B.Tunzelmann/M.Udy Peugeot 405 2000 NZ 40 01:59:41.2823 13 2:50.8662 DNF 33 BURWOOD MOTORSPORT A.Letcher/A.Macrow/ C.Edwards Honda Civic 1600 3E 34 01:42:30.8071 15 2:54.6716 DNF 18 AARON McGILL A.McGill/C.Haynes Peugeot 405 2000 ST 24 01:06:42.3782 10 2:33.2159 DNF 60 PETER HILLS W.Luff/M.Zonneveld Ford Mondeo 2000 ST 18 44:49.4765 5 2:25.9365 DNF 23 MF MOTORSPORT M.Fitzgerald/J.Thompson Peugeot 405 2000 ST 17 46:55.6490 11 2:37.6917 DNF 15 NIGEL BARCLAY M.Adderton/J.Wall Honda Accord 2000 ST 14 39:40.0829 13 2:30.5309 Fastest Lap Av.Speed Is 162kph, Race Av.Speed Is 145kph Current Lap Record Is 2:16.8034 Set On 05/10/1997 By Jason Plato (SUI) In A Renault Laguna R=under lap record by greatest margin, r=under lap record, *=fastest lap time Issue# 1 - Printed Sun Oct 4 18:16:17 1998 Timing System By NATSOFT (03)63342353 www.natsoft.com.au/results & Dorian DATA-1 CHIEF TIMEKEEPER MALCOLM LAYCOCK |
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Lauren 5 months ago |
And if i'm correct matts last bathurst was in 2000... so i do understand that you really need to be ontop of the games these days but i could think of worse drivers out there! I actually think if they pulled in Brisco then that'd be great! Or someone from Carrera Cup.... Just a thought. |
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Lauren 5 months ago |
And one more thing i just found out was this comment...For Matt 2001 European Touring Car Championship Team Dynamics - Nissan Primera GT (one outright victory and five podiums) Australian V8 Supercar Series - Paul Morris Motorsport - Holden Commodore VT Did anyone know this?? So if there's already a connection with Paul then that'l be a start! Haha.. ok i'm done now.. i feel like i'm investigating someone |
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Commodore S 5 months ago | That is a good memory. Thanks for the info |
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Lauren 5 months ago |
I'm not just a pretty face |
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Commodore S 5 months ago |
I know this may not be relevant but my screen on this topic is virtually widescreen. Everything else is O.K. Is anyone experiencing the same problem. The screen was O.K last night . |
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michaelvt 5 months ago |
Yes Commodore S, it is widescreen for some reason. Anyway. Well there was a lot of V8 Supercar related news in the media today concerning many things. Firstly, the talk of a Homebush street circuit race to host the finale of the 2009 V8 Season. I personally think that this would be awesome, other views? However, i am unsure of exactly where the circuit could be located (especially considering the varying surfaces in Homebush). Secondly, the announcement that Ford is pulling funding from all Ford teams except FPR and SBR, as of 2009. Im still unsure of my view on this topic, but we'll see how it plans out. I think that it may lead to these to ford teams to becoming the dominant fords of 2009. Although i have heard that the 'exclusive' funding may result in FPR entering a third car into the season next year, possibly being driven by Courtney? Lots of interesting news! What are other people's thoughts? And has anyone else got further information regarding these two points? |
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Commodore S 5 months ago |
Thanks Michael for confirming widescreen aspect. Makes it difficult to read or post. I agree the Homebush setting will be awesome and hope the deal is completed. As for the surface and infrastructure a huge amount of work will be required. However if a commitment is made by the N.S.W Govt they will have to showcase this event in my opinion as they have stamped their name on it by making the first announcement prior to V8 Administration.With N.S.W under the strain financially with hospitals,public transport,roads etc I do not know where the funding will come from that is required to reach a showcase status. As regards Ford I think it is pretty poor of them to assume stance they have taken. The sport together with respective teams have showcased their product with pride for many years. Now to virtually push them aside to me isa blight on Fords behalf. Take DJR for instance. Through all his his financial strain in recent years he has stuck it out now has to accept this rebuff.. As for Coutneys position I believe he will be driving a FPR prepared car but will be under the SBR banner. Sounds like a customer car situation does it not. As Bright said he can not afford now to abbort his association with Ford due to his investment in the product together with development his team has exhausted. Moffatt originally put Ford on the Map and they pulled the plug on him also so he went elswhere as the sport at that time was not tiered to cater only for two makes. He proved successful elsewhere and Ford politely invited him back to the fold ubtil his use by date. I think this will really stir the sport in general and will backfire on Ford.which is a pity seeing the competition we primarily follow is Red VS Blue. BJR evidently saw the writing on the wall or had inside information as their decision was made for the change in manufacturer last year. It now will be interesting to see the reaction from G.M.H and which direction they take. All in All I do not think it is healthy for the sport in general. |
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Commodore S 5 months ago |
Michaelvt I have tried to keep the above topic within the screen dimensions and thankfully it worked. Regards. |
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michaelvt 5 months ago |
Ah, okay ill try and follow suit with the widescreen problem. I think its agreed that the homebush round, if done correctly would be absolutely fantastic! And we're all hoping it goes ahead. As for the Ford issue, i also agree that it doesnt look good for Ford, and will most likely result in them losing teams running the Falcon. As you said, BJR must have known what was going on with Ford, and made the switch to Holden at the optimum time, and have shown a massive improvement ever since (i was extremely happy for McConville at Adelaide when he made the podium - it was well deserved). But, i do think that Ford focusing their attention on two main teams will result in better performance from those teams. Even though they may end up being the only Ford manufactured teams left! Team Vodaphone has come out and said that they are in talks with Toyota and other manufacturers about deals for the future. I think that now is the time that a third manufacturer should come into the picture. Even though it will probably fail miserably i think that someone should give it a go. Triple 8 seems keen on a change from Ford, but currently are stuck with the dilema that Lowndes is signed with Ford. I am very interested in how this plans out, hopefully something interesting happens.It is evident that Holden has the most teams currently in the championship, and i believe they are only going to accumulate more as time goes by. As for Courtney, FPR and SBR, i am really unsure about how these dealings are taking place. Are FPR and SBR going to join? Or are they going to have a relationship similar to HRT and HSV? I am rather confused on this area, Commodore S - you seem pretty knowledgable on this area, what do you know? I'm just glad Russell is with Holden now and doesn't have to deal with the Ford drama. |
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Lauren 5 months ago |
Ok, well i wanted to know more about the current ford situation befor i made my opinio and after just watching an interview with Roland and Dick on the telecast i think i've come to a conclusion FORD SUCKS!!!! what a joke! If Ford (SBR and FPR) end up like HRT and HSV are now, i'll never have anything to do with the sport again! Ohhh... it makes me go crazy when you find out about all the behind the closed doors things that the 2 holden teams do to try get themselfs in front and its just not fair for other teams like Dicks that struggle every yr to keep ontop of the money side of things and the ironic thing is there doing great and no one's helping them!!! Ford have really shot themselfs in the foot with this one! Yeah FPR are doing well at the moment but choosing SBR over Vodafone?? hahahaha.. i think there still thinking it's 5 yrs ago when Ambrose was winning everything! I'd be disgusted if i was Dick or Roland and to know that all your effort to make the blue oval proud and to be putting there cars on the podiums with "ford" taking the credit and then them saying "oh but no money for you next yr" is shocking! There putting all there eggs in one basket and if it was any other sport then i think it'd say go ahead but in this sport and with the teams not wanting to have any other manafactures join then it's all going to be holden V SBR/FPR... yeah.. thats going to be fun!! NOT!! When Roland said he thinks half of it is because Dicks and his cars arn't Blue at all is really childish.. These two teams put so much into this sport and if i was them i'd switch to Holden in a second and see how Ford suffer! As dick said.. there only pannels on the car and they can easily be changed! BJR did swap just in time but it'd be intersting to know if they did already know about this.. i dont think they did but i think they would have sat down and said whats going to pick this team up and moving to holden was a great choice for them. When you say (Michael) that "i do think that Ford focusing their attention on two main teams will result in better performance from those teams" if that was to be the case then why arn't HRT and HSV winning everything and always been onto. The worst thing i think is that next yr yeah i can see FPR doing bigger and better things but its not going to be cause they have more money its because they have 2 dedicated drivers who have ernt every win they've got and they would be like that in what ever team they were in! Its just a load of shit and once again the politics have taken away from the goold old racing and shoving that actually made motorsport! |
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Lauren 5 months ago |
and i just hurd that at the drivers breifing Paul was told to pull his head in and start concentrating on driving better...haha.... it seems to be through out the drivers that he is a joke! If Tomas knew what was best for the sport he'd black flag him every lap |
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Commodore S 5 months ago |
Michaelvt my understanding with regard to the Courtney Situation is that Ford insisted upon FPR preparing the car for competition however due to the said rules pertaining to the competition the car will be required to run under the SBR banner. As I said a customer car. Ford have now shown their hand and are going to buy a competition providing the select teams with funding which should be shared. In my opinion if either of these two teams win the 09 series will we as fans acknowledge the factor despite Driver Ability as Lauren points out. I really do not think so. I also consider that the 4 drivers selected would be embarrassed by the situation (which is out of their control) knowing their fellow competitors are aware of circumstances surrounding their teams involvement within the sport. Another interesting factor involving Courtney is that he off contract with SBR and Ford and I have not heard his name mentioned with regard to proposed plans. May be he will not be the chosen one although the local banter in his home town (Penrith) he has got the ride with this customer car. You really have to feel for DJR moreso than 888 due his loyalty and the financial strains he has gone through to maintain the Johnson name within the sport. This is not taking away the disloyalty the other teams must feel. It is interesing Lauren that during a T.V broadcast comment is made as to Drivers briefing whereby Paul Morris was instructed to change his attitude. Comments of this nature are usually to be maintained "In House".and confidential between the IPO,Drivers and media.It is also interesting that Coutney was voted as the most overated Driver by his fellow competitors. I could go on and on about the whole situation which I probably have but it totally disgusts me through and through. Anyway The Enforcer was up the pointy end again to-day which is pleasing and all the best to him Regards to all |
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michaelvt 5 months ago |
Thanks Commodore S for clearing that customer car business up for me I feel for ALL Ford teams who have lost Ford funding, but i do not feel any extra sympathy for DJR. I think 888 will bounce back from this even stronger and will eventually switch manufacturer (especially when they work out how to solve Lowndes problem of being signed with Ford....Ford will probably cut that contract as well because he doesn't wear a "blue racesuit"). And Lauren, when i said "i do think that Ford focusing their attention on two main teams will result in better performance from those teams", i said that they might have a relationship similar to HSV/HRT. I never said that HSV/HRT are any good. I reckon they are pathetic, and thoroughly hate them. Why Skaife is still racing i'll never know. And i dont think anyone can say that DUMBrell has any talent whatsoever. And as for Tander and R.Kelly, they have been given great cars that any blind freddy could go out and win races with. I really don't think its down to talent, AT ALL. Anyway, Fords decision will come back and bite them later on, and will possibly reap benefits for Holden. |
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Twodogs 5 months ago |
Am I understanding what you wrote Lauren , you actually agree with Thomas Mazera ,and most of the other drivers, that Paul Morris should just go away and play in another catergory, preferably overseas somewhere ??? |
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Lauren 5 months ago |
Well i'm just looking at the facts twodogs. I do have respect for paul as a business man, but as a driver i think his time is very over and same with other drivers in the field. If Thomas Mazera (who i have a lot of respect for) has the guts to stand up infront of the entire racing crew of v8s a say that about Paul then it must be something thats felt across the whole paddock, and if thats the case then why should he be putting his ass on a seat and not making way for the up and coming just because he has money? Paul should look at the rest of the drivers he wsa competing with when he actually was "up there" with the rest of them... you can see that they've all moved on to bigger and better things for there future! If he wants to drive then he should go to the Fujitsu series, and MAYBE just do the Bathurst if he needs to! Perkins, Longhurst, Johnson, Richards, Gardner, Crompton, Mezera, Brock (rip).. and the list goes on I know that racing for these guys is there life and i don't expect him to give it all up but shoud just move to a catergory that'l suit him more. Commodore S, i think it was pretty unprofessional from the boys to bring it up but in the end i guess there just saying something that must be talked about alot and felt strongly about throguh out most of the teams... I actually think i'd have been pretty embarrassing for hm to have been told that from Thomas infront of everyone and he'l take it one of two ways... 1. Realise he's pretty average and leave. 2. Or he'l say screw you all and stay and annoy everyone more! He isn't always last in the field but i'm sure he's not one everyone christmas card list so that might take a toll on him! I do think that money is a massive issue on getting the boys into the sport and staying in there but i guess untill they fall back past that % that there behind the first driver and they can't race then we really have no grounds to stand on to say that any of them shouldn't be racing. Sorry about that Michael.... just must have missunderstood! |
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michaelvt 5 months ago |
Don't worry about it Lauren, we all take things the wrong way sometimes, myself included In regard to Paul Morris, i don't think that we as spectators have a right to tell him to leave. But, i do think that after all that has been said and after all his "incidents" this year and previous years he will be seriously considering handing over the keys to someone else. I do believe that someone knew would benefit Russell in some aspects, whether it is a young gun, or more experienced driver. Definately something SCAR should consider. Great work from Russ today. Ever since that test day they have been on the pace, looking good  |
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mattforcer39 5 months ago |
hey guys i no the pairings unfortunatlely i have some good news and bad news i get V8 xtra and it tells me the pairings and at the moment paul morris is driving with ............. yes he is no maybe yes he is driving with russell ingall not sure if that a good or bad thing and in the other car is Boris Said (who the hell is that) and yes the other one is matt neal |
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Twodogs 5 months ago |
Hey Mattforcer 39 , let me make a prediction right now , if Paul Morris teams up with Russell Ingall at Bathurst , or Phillip Island , that is a bad thing .............for Russell ...............because , unless Russell is lucky enough to qualify the car , it will start somewhere behind the middle of the field , and , if Russell can qualify the car toward the front , and unless he starts the car , it will be somewhere behind the middle of the field at the first driver change . If Russell starts the car , Paul will take over , then , if he doesn`t take himself and / or someone else out , he will hand the car back to Russell .................yep , you guessed it ......................somewhere behind the middle of the field .If I were Russell I would be hoping to partner Mat Neal , to give him at least a chance at a top 10 . |
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Commodore S 5 months ago |
Great work by russell to-day. however the car still appears to lack straight line speed. I think he should be congratulated on his performance which is becoming consistent. Twodogs I think your comments may be spot on which is an unfortunate situation if it occurs. I believe Boris Said is U.S Oval Nascar Driver. Remember Paul has just returned from U.S where he had a shot at Nascars. Lauren as regards personal comments made to drivers at Briefings this happens quite frequently however media present are limited to certain content they may release to the public. As for Paul handing his keys in I consider he may think its time and at season end we will see a re-structure of the team.. Michaelvt as for the courtney situation the latest is he asking a lot from Ford by way of increment. It was also his insistence that FPR build the car in lieu of SBR. Makes for a happy little garage . With regard to Lowndes., Roland Dane has made it public they may run two cars of different manufacturer in 09 as they do not wish to lose Lowndes seeing he is signature driver for Ford Regards. |
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mattforcer39 5 months ago |
i doubt triple 8 will go to different manufacturers as if you look at it they might struggle on certain weekends and they will not be able to look at each others data and put it in the car it is struggling i have also noticed that morris has pulled his finger out of his butt at hidden valley his was quite consistent and did not crunch any one really hard (im not sure if he hit holdsworth or caruso it looked liked he locked a brake) then morris gave him a tape so if he can keep improving in the nesxt few rounds i reckon he might be better than matt neal |
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Commodore S 5 months ago |
Lauren has all the info on Matt Neil and his capabilities. As to whether he is still competive I do not know. As far as Boris Said is concerned he is a bit of a mystery. With regard to Triple 888 who knows. Afterall their backkgound is technical engineering. If the Ford fracus has not caused enough turmoil in the sport we now have administrators arguing(V8 admin and John Cotter from A.R.D.C) . The sport is for the people not to satisfy peoples ego surely. . |
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Lauren 5 months ago |
Haha..thanks Commodore I'm the Matt Neal Know it all!!! Not really tho Don't get me wrong, i don't think he's going to be No.1 on the track but i'd sure choose him over paul anyday! His got great experience around the Mtn and his always up the top in his own championships throughout the years so i think he'd be alright to have on our side.. and i can still think of worse so i'm happy! I feel sorry for Craig, he is the fans fan and i'm sure everyone thinks he'l just probably be in it to get the most out of the money which ever way the team goes but i'm sure he'd be thinking about more personal things. It pretty much sucks for everyone who looses out with this. I couldn't have put it better with saying that its ment to be The sport for the people not to satisfy peoples ego surely, but this is why the most passionate (older) supporters of motorsport can't stand the v8's anymore and just love watching the local "RACING" at there local track without all the huff and puff! I think they should be careful as a sport where they go from here in the next couple of yrs, because i think it'l either be make or brake for the sport! |
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michaelvt 5 months ago |
Oooo Matt Neal was just on Top Gear! Just thought id throw that in. To be honest, i think Russ would be better off with him, rather than Paul. Paul WILL make a mistake or won't be able to keep up with the pace. SCAR should have hired some local talent who know the cars and tracks better |
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Commodore S 5 months ago |
Lauren what actually can you tell us about Matt Neil. I am not being sarcastic in any way by asking this question. I really am interested and you appear to have your finger on the pulse. What confuses me if driver pairing has been completed why is it not mentioned on The Teams website. As for Craig he is and will remain a signature driver for Ford until he decides to call it quits. Courtney I consider should be the one concerned. Behind his pleasant exposure is a very demanding and determined young man. When coupled with his father they make quite a formidale pair to confront. He has virtually dictated to Ford what he wants and they have relented but even to-day I believe a signature is still to be validated with Ford. If the plan proceeds with Ford as planned his reputation is on the line to perform. He considers SBR have not been able to provide him with the equipment to win a championship despite his own misdoings. The Stone Brothers are held in high esteem by their fellow teams and I can imagine how they would be feeling at this time I agree with you whereby the V8 s are in a unsteady area at the moment and something has to be done to retain the faithful who will not tolerate this present period of stupidity and/or.lack of business acumen. Yes I am an oldie who has been involved with Motorsport for a great many years both in Admin and participation however I do have a passion for the V8s and its forward progression. . |
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Commodore S 4 months ago |
I have been doing a little browsing and if Mattforcer39 predictions are correct this is just a bit of info on Matt Neil and Boris Said: Matt Neil Age 42 (Born 20/12/66) BTCC Record: (Year Ended 2007 Starts : 346 Wins: 29 Champion: 05/06 Present Team: VX Racing (Vauxhall Vectra) Held in good esteem by fans and competitors alike . Only downside appears to be he has not driven V8 since 2001 which was for PMM Boria Said Age 45 (Born 18/9/62) Nascar Ranking: Nationwide Cup 54 Sprint Cup:98 Presently Drives Ford Of particular interest he has issues with Ambrose following incident at Mexico. U.S Blogs by fans do not speak highly of him. He also appears to have problem with sponsorship Also reading through Blogs he appears to have ego and/or attitude . problem. See Paul is in strife again and Cochrane is still blowing his trumpet with no air to support it. |
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