Go Asmer Go !!!

karimbo · 19 Sep 2005, 12:09 (Ref:1411281)

Marko has not won a race in 2005.

He has not won a race in 2004 either.

In 2003, he won ONE race in Formula Ford.

In 3 years of car racing, one victory.

Why is this very talented driver struggling so much to make his ... Mark ?

Don't give up Marko !!!!

Russfeld · 19 Sep 2005, 16:42 (Ref:1411500)

Lets try this from a different angle...

If a driver doesnt win in 2005, or 2004, and has one win in 2003; why do we assume he is very talented?

runshaw · 19 Sep 2005, 20:18 (Ref:1411679)

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Originally Posted by karimbo

In 2003, he won ONE race in Formula Ford.

In 3 years of car racing, one victory.

Erm, if you are going to make a thread about Marko Asmer, I suggest you get your facts right.

He did not win ONCE in Formula Ford in 2003. In the UK Formula Ford championship he secured two victories at Croft. In the run up to the UK championship season, he raced at Donington in a field comprised of runners in the Southern and Northern Formula Ford Zetec championship, and won both races. Now, if my maths are right, that means he has 4 race wins, not 1.

Pete Fenelon · 20 Sep 2005, 11:43 (Ref:1412117)

Asmer's drives at Croft were very impressive indeed - wasn't just a question of being the guy with the quickest car, he looked very smooth and in control.

I've been a bit disappointed and puzzled by his lack of success since - maybe he was just having his 'day of days'...

JJ Jet Plane · 20 Sep 2005, 13:23 (Ref:1412201)

Not sure how ultimately good Asmer is, but this year he's had a lot of problems with budget. He often doesn't know until the Thursday before a race weekend that he'll be driving. That must have a big effect on his psychological approach and also means he's done less testing between races than most of the others. That may also explain his gradual drop off the pace over the season.

runshaw · 20 Sep 2005, 13:58 (Ref:1412219)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Fenelon

Asmer's drives at Croft were very impressive indeed - wasn't just a question of being the guy with the quickest car, he looked very smooth and in control.

Yeah he was impressive in those races, strange though that his wins there were the only podiums he had that year in the UK ch'ship. He obviously is a talent though, he finished second in the FFord Festival as well. Willams picked him up after just half a season of him doing FFord and I recall he did well in tests for them. He also did 2 FRV6 Eurocup races in the same year, and he finished in the top 10. He improved dramatically in the second half of Britsih F3 last year and had a good run at Bahrain. This year he has proved he can be consistent and a regular podium finisher in Britsih F3, which is no mean feat. I am surprised he has not won an F3 race yet though.

moggie · 20 Sep 2005, 16:27 (Ref:1412329)

It's always a shame when potentially talented drivers are denied by funds. He has been extremely consistent considering....

But you can never tell whether the extra squids would make a difference.

It seems to me like the crappy drivers seem to get the best deals!

karimbo · 28 Sep 2005, 16:21 (Ref:1419115)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russfeld

Lets try this from a different angle...

If a driver doesnt win in 2005, or 2004, and has one win in 2003; why do we assume he is very talented?

Because of his karting record.

Next year, should he be racing in Lewis Hamilton's car, he could win half the races...

karimbo · 15 Oct 2005, 19:51 (Ref:1434560)

Where will Marko race next year ???

Anyone knows ??

Emma · 23 Oct 2005, 17:45 (Ref:1441413)

I dunno what he's upto next year. I forgot to ask him when I last saw him, hopefully I'll have a chat with him soon - if not, I'll keep both my eyes and ears open for any news.

SpawnyWhippet · 11 Nov 2005, 06:58 (Ref:1457848)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Jet Plane

Not sure how ultimately good Asmer is, but this year he's had a lot of problems with budget. He often doesn't know until the Thursday before a race weekend that he'll be driving. That must have a big effect on his psychological approach and also means he's done less testing between races than most of the others. That may also explain his gradual drop off the pace over the season.

Does anyone know who his sponsors / managers are? Seems to me this is the sort of thing they should be dealing with, and leaving Marko to think about the driving.

GM Man · 16 Nov 2005, 10:51 (Ref:1462150)

Manager is Harald Huysman. Same guy that took Button to F1?

Mathias · 16 Nov 2005, 13:45 (Ref:1462281)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russfeld

If a driver doesnt win in 2005, or 2004, and has one win in 2003; why do we assume he is very talented?

Russfeld's comment is typical of his and the legendary Gaz's attitude that a driver's talent should only be assessed by the number of race wins.

...which is sad. Marko is a very talented and committed driver. In 2004 the Renault engine in the Hitech held the whole team back, and in 2005, come on! He was frequently on the podium and finished 4th in the British F3 championship! In 2005 he only finished behind his teammate (FBMW champ Tim Bridgman) once. He clearly is talented.

karimbo · 15 Dec 2005, 01:39 (Ref:1484379)

Any news from Marko anyone ????

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