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Old 28 Sep 2005, 08:26 (Ref:1418592)   #1
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Hi all

As South African's who love motorsport and seeing out country men competing at the top level Brands Hatch was a brilliant event to attend and support our country.

Was at my 1st race meet ever and was so excited to see a South African team compete. So happy to see my national flag and support of Nelson Mandela (his prison number '46664' posted all around the circuit and on our team’s car.)

I sat directly opposite our teams pit garage and they were so meticulous and professional. I felt really proud!

Our car looked great and really stood out (NZ and GB cars as well ) The team, although working on the cars, gave up some of their time to chat to me during the pit walk and that was the highlight of my day. I then promised our driver, Stephen Simpson, that i'd be waving my flag at paddock hill bend every lap he took and duly did. He smiled and on both slow down laps after each race he remembered and acknowledged it with a thumbs up towards me.
Brilliant!!!!

I've been to two F1 events this year and that would never ever happen!!! The different nationalities and personalities really made it a world event. Met so many ppl from all over the globe and tons of South Africans (most of them queuing at the bar!) so happy to see a fellow citizen. In terms of emotion and socializing F1 and A1 are worlds apart! Good on ye A1!!!

Racing was excellent (despite not that much overtaking) and a high quality of skill was on display. Team SA had an unfortunate incident on lap 1 with Jos Verstappen and lost 2 laps but fought back well, lapping just 2 tenths slower per lap than the awesome Piquet! Race 2 showed our real talent with Stephen coming from 25th to finish 6th! WOW!

All in all a good day for our beloved SA and much much better things to come im sure.

Keep the passion!
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Old 29 Sep 2005, 07:06 (Ref:1419618)   #2
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I am glad your first experience of live motor racing was so positive and also glad your country did well. I watched the race on TV and wondered what the 46664 signs were around the circuit and guess that working for a SA bank I should have had some inclination.

As you enjoyed the experience so much, have you ever thought about becoming more involved in motorsport yourself by becoming a marshal?

If you would like any further details drop me a PM.

I hope you have many more years of watching or becoming involved in motorsport.

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Old 6 Oct 2005, 15:06 (Ref:1425416)   #3
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You lucky dog!! I would have loved to be there!

Kinda felt a touch of pride myself (even watching back home on tv), great seeing our nation doing good (second race was a treat).

Here's to our first win (Tomas is racing next time)
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Old 6 Oct 2005, 15:11 (Ref:1425421)   #4
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Old 6 Oct 2005, 15:26 (Ref:1425432)   #5
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You lucky dog!! I would have loved to be there!

Kinda felt a touch of pride myself (even watching back home on tv), great seeing our nation doing good (second race was a treat).

Here's to our first win (Tomas is racing next time)
Hi Hein

So nice to hear (or read) from u. Yeah it was awesome! Was so excited & proud to be there, dont think anyone could "out-wave" OUR FLAG on the day! Racing was fabulous and loud as hell !!!

THOMAS, YES!!!! He is racing in Germany and without any problems in the sprint race, he should be very strong in the feature race.

Keep watching! and enjoy the great weather back home!

PS: R u planning to go watch the South African race in Durban?
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Old 6 Oct 2005, 15:32 (Ref:1425439)   #6
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I am glad your first experience of live motor racing was so positive and also glad your country did well. I watched the race on TV and wondered what the 46664 signs were around the circuit and guess that working for a SA bank I should have had some inclination.

As you enjoyed the experience so much, have you ever thought about becoming more involved in motorsport yourself by becoming a marshal?

If you would like any further details drop me a PM.

I hope you have many more years of watching or becoming involved in motorsport.

Stephen.
Hi Stephen

Marshal @ Brands?

I'd like 2 know more. Any info u can give me will be appreciated. Maybe it would be possible if my girlfriend (and Battlefield 2 online) did'nt take so much out of my weekend!

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Old 6 Oct 2005, 19:21 (Ref:1425653)   #7
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Yes I am a Brands marshal. Drop me an e-mail to s.c.green@btinternet.com and I'll give you some details.
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Old 7 Oct 2005, 06:31 (Ref:1426034)   #8
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Yes but you have the benefit of living in the eastern Cape! Now I'm jealous
You know the region?
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Old 7 Oct 2005, 06:33 (Ref:1426036)   #9
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Keep watching! and enjoy the great weather back home!
PS: R u planning to go watch the South African race in Durban?
What is the date of the race? I would certainly try to go down there!
As for the weather - Still kinda cold over here, but summer is definately coming.
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Old 7 Oct 2005, 06:52 (Ref:1426048)   #10
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South African race is 29/1/06

I know the area as I visit SA each year (I work for Nedbank)
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Old 7 Oct 2005, 08:34 (Ref:1426129)   #11
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What is the date of the race? I would certainly try to go down there!
As for the weather - Still kinda cold over here, but summer is definately coming.

Hi Hein

Yeah thats the correct date and its gonna be a street circuit! Think thats a first for us. I def recommand u go, cost me £35 entry (very good value for a whole days racing!), wonder how much it'll cost back home.

I lived in Cape Town until August this year and <sigh> miss home and the great summer times already!

3 cheers for victory in Germany!
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Old 7 Oct 2005, 09:57 (Ref:1426197)   #12
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Thanx guys.

Radius, will let you know what I paid!

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Old 7 Oct 2005, 12:18 (Ref:1426336)   #13
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I hope it does not cost too much... Knowing SA they always charge really "bah" prices

But here is another cheer for SA to do well in Germany!!!

Also good to see a thread with all the SA flags!! Almost feels like home!! (I have a big SA flag as my curtain!!)
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Old 7 Oct 2005, 13:34 (Ref:1426435)   #14
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I hope it does not cost too much... Knowing SA they always charge really "bah" prices

But here is another cheer for SA to do well in Germany!!!
Hey Couger

How u doing?

Yeah thats true but its still an experience not 2 b missed.

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Also good to see a thread with all the SA flags!! Almost feels like home!! (I have a big SA flag as my curtain!!)
Haha, good looking out! u stay in London? how long uve been in England?


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But here is another cheer for SA to do well in Germany!!!
GO SA!!!!!

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Old 10 Oct 2005, 09:17 (Ref:1429290)   #15
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I hope it does not cost too much... Knowing SA they always charge really "bah" prices

But here is another cheer for SA to do well in Germany!!!

Also good to see a thread with all the SA flags!! Almost feels like home!! (I have a big SA flag as my curtain!!)
Finally I see you posting something!!!!! Well done my dear chap, well done.
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Too bad we did'nt do that well though. I kinda expected much more.
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Old 10 Oct 2005, 09:22 (Ref:1429298)   #17
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Finally I see you posting something!!!!! Well done my dear chap, well done.
Well theres only 1300 odd others still to find

Yeah its a real shame TS couldnt get the car setup propperly. I was hoping for a lot more from him!

Oh well... maybe next time!
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Old 10 Oct 2005, 11:23 (Ref:1429467)   #18
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<sob> <sob>

Was hoping for so much more! Didnt get 2 watch the race (girlfriend just came into town!) so not sure exactly what happened in the race.

But if u say its a setup prob then thats my excuse 2!
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South Africa's performance this weekend was nothing short of pathetic.
Qualifying 23rd or thereabouts which was their pace the whole weekend is unbelievable.
The reason given is that the team could not find the right setup,well,setup is done by the team with input from the driver.
These cars are exactly the same with only the setup being better or worse.
I had expected someone with Scheckter's experience to be able to get it right.
Maybe they need someone who has not only been turning left for the last 2-3 years.
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Old 11 Oct 2005, 10:16 (Ref:1430554)   #20
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You have something personal against Thomas? That's a bit harsh, don't you think? The driver is not the only one that can get a car's setup fixed, takes engineers and such also.

I was myself dissapointed, but will give them another go.
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Old 11 Oct 2005, 10:30 (Ref:1430568)   #21
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mmmmm.....there's such a fine line between a peach of a setup and 1 that leaves u flondering. very difficult.

look at brazil, ud think they'd easily win both races again. I was there at Brands and could c Piquet was 2-3 tenths a lap faster than everyone! Thought it was his skill alone coz the cars are "equal" and France didnt do that well. but i Germany, France won both races coz their driver said he was "very happy with the setup".

So equal cars, equally skilled top 10 drivers, different setups

Maybe Thomas will do much better when A1 hits USA

Thanks 4 ur views
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Did you guys see how that car shook? It must have been horrible to drive it...
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Old 23 Oct 2005, 22:58 (Ref:1441629)   #23
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Thomas had a fairly good sprint race today I thought? He managed to get a great start? but got pushed out wide a little at the 1st corner... but still managed to gain a few spots! He managed to keep Italy behind him near the end aswell.

Then what happened in the 2nd race? The commentators said his wheel fell off? is that right? under SC and all He had pitted really early in the race.. infact 1st person to get out (and in I presume) of the pits when they "ALL" went to the pits after the start...

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Old 24 Oct 2005, 06:10 (Ref:1441783)   #24
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It was a hub failure as a result of being hit by another car earlier in the race, Cougar.


On the general subject of Team South Africa, they are making progress with the set up.

Tomas says the aim is to gradually move forward as the season goes on.
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The SA car was hit on the first lap; the wheel jumped a foot, or so, into the air. I'm quite surprised that the consequences were only felt later.

If we did however finish the race, considering other retirements, we could easily have been 6th/7th.
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