Australia's top 10 "non-professional" drivers - Page 4

Chatters · 21 Dec 2006, 23:11 (Ref:1797207)

Ben Morley.

D.R.T. · 22 Dec 2006, 02:10 (Ref:1797299)

Luke Searle was mentioned by a few posters earlier on but hasnt yet found his way onto your nominated list Peddler.

rdmdog · 22 Dec 2006, 02:24 (Ref:1797303)

If he was still racing (that is a requirement?) Anth Robson would also get a vote from myself.

Peddler · 22 Dec 2006, 03:12 (Ref:1797316)

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.R.T.

Luke Searle was mentioned by a few posters earlier on but hasnt yet found his way onto your nominated list Peddler.

sorry champs... if i could edit it i would but i will include his name on the list for all drivers nominated tomorrow morning. Hopefully we can then get the poll going

GtiMagic · 22 Dec 2006, 11:59 (Ref:1797601)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peddler

sorry champs... if i could edit it i would but i will include his name on the list for all drivers nominated tomorrow morning. Hopefully we can then get the poll going

And what about Riciadello? He was mentioned a few times, as was Damien White. The list really could be endless as there is a lot of talent.

Falcadore · 23 Dec 2006, 02:52 (Ref:1798074)

Perhaps a post-humous mention for Andy Caldecott or was his Dakar ride this year considered professional?

bison69 · 23 Dec 2006, 03:11 (Ref:1798080)

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Dont know if any of you guys have heard of a kid called Nick Parker from Victoria, who raced in Commodore Cup this year?

I saw him at Phillip Island this year in the WET, pass 27 cars in 13 laps in two races from the rear & he was lapping up to 3 seconds faster than Marcus Zukanovic who is no slouch in the wet either.

I have never seen anybody else (except maybe Jim Richards) drive like that in the wet, it was a totally exceptional display, this kid has got unlimited talent.

Put him on your list.

You obviously didn't see Stephen White in that same race who came from the rear and whose fastest lap was 2 SECONDS faster than the next fastest guy, could have even been Nick.

Stephen White is my nomination...

gydafud · 23 Dec 2006, 06:34 (Ref:1798134)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bison69

You obviously didn't see Stephen White in that same race who came from the rear and whose fastest lap was 2 SECONDS faster than the next fastest guy, could have even been Nick.

Stephen White is my nomination...

Absolutely correct, Steve is also worth a nomination for the list although he has driven V8 Supercars with the Holden Young Lions before.

Hard to say which drive was the better though as Nick had less laps to do it in after the pace car laps and did it twice in two races and Steve got the fastest lap, but they were both equally great drives.

**GTRMagic** · 23 Dec 2006, 07:55 (Ref:1798144)

Poll Added

Boxy · 23 Dec 2006, 08:00 (Ref:1798147)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falcadore

Perhaps a post-humous mention for Andy Caldecott or was his Dakar ride this year considered professional?

Nice thought, but I think Andy was on a factory KTM, hence making him a 'Professional' I would of thought.

I have been thinking about Andy lately, with Dakar coming up and all. He really loved the event, and it was always a pleasure to follow his progress...

Alot off topic I know, but are there any Aussies competing this year?

Boxy · 23 Dec 2006, 08:27 (Ref:1798152)

A special mention to Wayne Wakefield, for doing what no other driver can do in an 808 wagon.... someone give this guy a decent racecar!)

Honourable mention for Shane Price for really stepping up to the plate this year. I can't see a reason why this guy cannot be a front runner in the next couple of years.

Dishonourable mention to TBA, for his continuous poor form over recent years...

But tonight's award goes to David Reynolds. Given a bit of guidence, this dude will be the one to watch in the future.

Pro Racer · 23 Dec 2006, 10:04 (Ref:1798185)

Paul Stubbor (spelling? he is in the Historic's), the way he drove the HDT A9X at musscle car masters until it broke was amazing and the way he drives his camero is awsome, with him the series should be called Historic Drifting.

cavvy · 24 Dec 2006, 02:51 (Ref:1798582)

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Originally Posted by pwr fan

Paul Stubbor (spelling? he is in the Historic's), the way he drove the HDT A9X at musscle car masters until it broke was amazing and the way he drives his camero is awsome, with him the series should be called Historic Drifting.

His outfit is Maxim Motorsport - reflects his earlier days in Sprintcars. You have got to love the way he drives, pure entertainment & a winner.

TCR-028 · 24 Dec 2006, 08:08 (Ref:1798641)

I'm surprised Scott Fleming wasn't mentioned sooner actually - the bloke is a genius behind the wheel but lacks the budget to run in a bigger pond... (Runs Improved Production at the moment)

3 times State Champ, Nationals winner, lap record holder in various cars over the years etc, he's one bloke who can really steer. I'd love to see him in National series, but sadly dollars aren't easy to find thesedays...

Young Ryan Brown from Newcastle is another with a bright future. Was a bit off Fleming's pace this year but for a kid in his first full season he showed plenty of promise, finishing 2nd in the NSW championship and 3rd at the Nationals...

Senna05 · 24 Dec 2006, 13:11 (Ref:1798743)

Chris Alajajin?

paydirt · 26 Dec 2006, 03:54 (Ref:1799263)

[QUOTE=GTRMagic]If you can drive sub-V8Supercar times at various circuits across the country, regardless of a car advantage (perceived or not) then you already know how to drive at mach 10..

Arguably, the Alfa has : 10% more horse-power (with no rev limitation).
: at least 15% less weight
: probably 5% more rubber on the road
: better down force
: better suspension

Sub-v8Supercar times ??... Blah, a walk in the park !

Prickly_Goo · 26 Dec 2006, 04:57 (Ref:1799267)

I thought Luke Youlden has got the goods.

Ok he may have been in a v8 supercar but he still gets my vote.

Nivola · 26 Dec 2006, 09:44 (Ref:1799306)

paydirt you forgot one thing. You have to be able to drive the alfetta! Most wouldnt know how or would be scared stiff of it!

The car would be a leathal weapon in anyone elses hands.

The reaction times would be that of an old formula 5000 on its limit crossed with a Ralt RT4 right on its limit.

Sports Sedans still the best race cars racing in australia!!!

Boxy · 27 Dec 2006, 01:09 (Ref:1799651)

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Originally Posted by Chatters

Ben Morley.

You have actually voted for half of the field!!

Don't tell me you forgot to log out again.

Chatters · 27 Dec 2006, 01:19 (Ref:1799660)

I'm allowed to nominate one person and vote for a stack of others who I believe are all very good at what they do on the track aren't I?

Edit: I also nominated more than one person...

Pro Racer · 27 Dec 2006, 01:26 (Ref:1799668)

Drew Russell.

Boxy · 27 Dec 2006, 03:48 (Ref:1799700)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chatters

I'm allowed to nominate one person and vote for a stack of others who I believe are all very good at what they do on the track aren't I?

Edit: I also nominated more than one person...

Fair enough, but I thought the idea was to vote for one driver only...
Makes the poll a bit pointless if you can vote a bazillion times.

Chatters · 27 Dec 2006, 04:20 (Ref:1799707)

If you're only supposed to vote for one driver why is the thread called Australia's Top 10 non-professional drivers?

Bit pointless voting for one when the thread's main question is asking for the top 10.

rdmdog · 27 Dec 2006, 06:41 (Ref:1799732)

[QUOTE=paydirt]

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

If you can drive sub-V8Supercar times at various circuits across the country, regardless of a car advantage (perceived or not) then you already know how to drive at mach 10..

Arguably, the Alfa has : 10% more horse-power (with no rev limitation).
: at least 15% less weight
: probably 5% more rubber on the road
: better down force
: better suspension

Sub-v8Supercar times ??... Blah, a walk in the park !

Dont know about the HP, but the rubber would be a fair whack more than 5%, and I would suspect a fair bit more than 15% less weight.

platinum motors · 27 Dec 2006, 07:33 (Ref:1799746)

Grant Johnson

View Poll Results: Who is Australia's top "non-professional" driver?
Sam Abay	0	0%
Ryan Brown	1	1.64%
Greg Crick	4	6.56%
Mort Fitzgerald	0	0%
Scott Fleming	3	4.92%
Shane Hart	2	3.28%
Bruce Heinrich	4	6.56%
Paul Kemal	11	18.03%
Tobia Kipper	7	11.48%
David Krause	0	0%
Tim Macrow	1	1.64%
John Martin	0	0%
Warren McIlveen	1	1.64%
Ben Morley	3	4.92%
Nick Parker	3	4.92%
Nick Percat	2	3.28%
Jack Perkins	4	6.56%
Shane Price	5	8.20%
Adam Proctor	1	1.64%
Daniel Reinhardt	0	0%
David Reynolds	8	13.11%
Tony Ricciardello	6	9.84%
Kane Rose	0	0%
David Russell	0	0%
Luke Searle	3	4.92%
James Small	1	1.64%
Cameron Van Dendungen	1	1.64%
Ray Vandersee	1	1.64%
Kerry Wade	1	1.64%
Wayne Wakefield	2	3.28%
David Wall	2	3.28%
Mathew Wall	1	1.64%
Ash Walsh	2	3.28%
Stephen White	3	4.92%
Luke Youlden	9	14.75%
Marcus Zukanovic	4	6.56%
TBA	3	4.92%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 61. You may not vote on this poll

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