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Old 5 Dec 2007, 11:40 (Ref:2082007)   #1
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CCWS Off Season Thread

If the regulars aren't too opposed, I'll open an off season thread. Don't know where else to post some stuff.

An interesting read on Dillon Battistini's (and Ernesto Viso's) test with Minardi at crash.net.
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Although the grapevine suggests that Minardi will run both 2007 pilots, Robert Doornbos and Dan Clarke again next season, there has been talk of a potential third car, and Battistini is keen to add his name to the team's shopping list.
There's talk of a third car at Minardi? First I'd heard of it...maybe a different thread.
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Old 5 Dec 2007, 14:03 (Ref:2082137)   #2
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An off season thread is just fine but don't mention PAY DRIVERS!
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Old 5 Dec 2007, 14:14 (Ref:2082140)   #3
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More at Autosport's write-up on the Minardi test here. Thanks for the reply Mountainstar.
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Old 5 Dec 2007, 14:15 (Ref:2082141)   #4
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what are we looking at in terms of confirmed cars for next season?

and what are the current rumours on new drivers/teams?
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Old 5 Dec 2007, 16:03 (Ref:2082181)   #5
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Rumours discussed elsewhere suggest PT might be pushed out at Forsythe.
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Old 5 Dec 2007, 16:33 (Ref:2082216)   #6
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Rumours discussed elsewhere suggest PT might be pushed out at Forsythe.
Isn’t he on a long term deal?

That would mean a big contract pay off, not a good thing for GF
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Old 5 Dec 2007, 16:38 (Ref:2082218)   #7
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He is on a long-term deal. I'm not sure what a payoff would be, likely have to be settled in courts. These suggestions apparently come from PT's mom.
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Old 5 Dec 2007, 18:39 (Ref:2082294)   #8
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Well if that is true then that would be a blow to the series

PT is one of the characters in champ car

any solid news on where my fellow yorkshireman justin wilson will end up?
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Old 5 Dec 2007, 20:23 (Ref:2082368)   #9
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Are there any rumours of potential new teams for 08 ??

we had a few jump up last year that didnt happen (Galles , Jensen)

I havent heard any new names yet.

and drivers too guys like Matos and Perara (sp) should get a run after good Atlantic form , so I guess we should be looking for those to to test soon as well (hopefully anyway , Matos especially as he has a nice cheque to take along , I know a Pay driver but a damm fine and deserving one )
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have I missed something?

whats the current situation regarding pay drivers?
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Old 5 Dec 2007, 20:48 (Ref:2082395)   #11
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Are there any rumours of potential new teams for 08 ??

we had a few jump up last year that didnt happen (Galles , Jensen)

I havent heard any new names yet.
They're gonna have to buy cars from existing teams...
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Old 5 Dec 2007, 21:06 (Ref:2082408)   #12
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Old 5 Dec 2007, 21:13 (Ref:2082413)   #13
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Ok, maybe I should have put those two lines the other way round....
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I'm thinking it might be best for Tracy to drive in another team as the current situation doesn't appear to be working.
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was a tongue in cheek joke

some people get a bit flustered when it comes to mentioning Pay Drivers
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Old 6 Dec 2007, 01:05 (Ref:2082524)   #17
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Are there any rumours of potential new teams for 08?? we had a few jump up last year that didnt happen (Galles , Jensen) I havent heard any new names yet.

and drivers too guys like Matos and Perara (sp) should get a run after good Atlantic form, so I guess we should be looking for those to to test soon as well
Dunno about new teams Marcus but a third car from Minardi works too, if they could pull it off. Perera was to test with Forsythe/Pettit last week, not sure how that went. And yeah, nothing new on Matos.
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Old 6 Dec 2007, 01:58 (Ref:2082541)   #18
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I'm thinking it might be best for Tracy to drive in another team as the current situation doesn't appear to be working.
Don't worry, last couple of racing team situations did not work either. It is not the team, it is the driver in this case.
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Which one?
In which series?
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Havent seen the Tracy speculation, where it this being discussed.

Autosport notes that FPR has a holding contract on Perrera that would see him race in either their Atlantic or Champ Car stables.
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Havent seen the Tracy speculation, where it this being discussed.
CCF -> The Story apparently coming from Tracy's mother.
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Thanks, Fogel. Have seen the various internet sites discussing it.

Odd situation at the least.
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Odd situation at the least.
Especially on face value.

Mom files grievances, and wages PR campaign on internet forum, at request of nearly 40 year old son. Indeed, very odd.
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some people get a bit flustered when it comes to mentioning Pay Drivers
Ah right, I see what you mean now

Guess it must have something to do with the revolving door of 2007
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Especially on face value.

Mom files grievances, and wages PR campaign on internet forum, at request of nearly 40 year old son. Indeed, very odd.
there was a programme shown over here a year or so ago that was like a documentary of PT and Forsythe over the season

his mother is always in the pits shouting like mad, perhaps now she's shouting for a new team to give him a contract
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