Who should be in WHT 2006.

Off at Paddock · 26 Sep 2006, 19:49 (Ref:1720647)

Just a thought but which 'big names' would we like to see/comptete against in the WHT and what car should they drive. Call it Fantasy Formula Ford.

Perhaps Damon Hill & Mark Blundell in RF85's against Johnny Herbert in his Quest.

David Leslie, Neil Cunningham and Danny Watts have accepted the challenge who should be next?

heel'n'toe-no · 26 Sep 2006, 22:08 (Ref:1720746)

Eddie Irvine versus Damon Hill and Nigel Mansell........"Back to Basics!!!!"

Would be excellent!

Alan Raine · 27 Sep 2006, 07:00 (Ref:1720919)

i wouldn't mind seeing any of the old racers. The likes of John Booth, John Village, Perry McCarthy, Dave Coyne and many others all back out on the track at the same time could be very interesting!

Perhaps one for the 40th aniversary of Formula Ford is to get as many ex champions and racers out in cars as possible.

Pink Panther · 27 Sep 2006, 07:41 (Ref:1720952)

Rick Morris in an RP26, in the rain would be a great spectacle!!

Walshy · 27 Sep 2006, 09:01 (Ref:1721029)

Whilst it would be great to see some of these drivers back, I can understand why many of them wouldn't want to do it.

One main reason being WHY?

It would be like asking someone like David Beckham to come and have a kick around down the Park on a Sunday afternoon.

These people have nothing to gain and everything to lose.

I am no pessimist, but it would be a tall order to get some of these guys out. Why would they want to take the risk. Nothing but a win would be good enough for them. I would love to see them out and it would be great to race along side some of them (or follow them at least), but I would understand them not wanting to.

Triple J Motorsport · 27 Sep 2006, 09:15 (Ref:1721041)

If it's Fantasy Formula Ford got to be Senna in his RF81

Alan Raine · 27 Sep 2006, 09:23 (Ref:1721044)

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Originally Posted by Walshy

Whilst it would be great to see some of these drivers back, I can understand why many of them wouldn't want to do it.

One main reason being WHY?

It would be like asking someone like David Beckham to come and have a kick around down the Park on a Sunday afternoon.

These people have nothing to gain and everything to lose.

I am no pessimist, but it would be a tall order to get some of these guys out. Why would they want to take the risk. Nothing but a win would be good enough for them. I would love to see them out and it would be great to race along side some of them (or follow them at least), but I would understand them not wanting to.

I totally agree that they have everything to lose, but it's great that people like David Leslie & Tony Trimmer come out in cars where they have no chance of winning overall and are happy to have a bit of fun.

Didn't Michael Schumacher do the World Karting Championship (or similar) a few years back, so it's not unreasonable to think that one or two more oldies might have a play in a Formula Ford again.

Walshy · 27 Sep 2006, 09:53 (Ref:1721058)

I totally agree Alan.

I think it was Kovalinan that beat Shumacher wasn't it?????

I would love to see them all back and giving it a go and those that do, brilliant. But you know what racers are like. Some have big ego's and wouldn't want to do it unless they had a guaranteed win before they even got in the car.

But that said, I'm doing it and that's all that matters to me.........so long as I have fun.

Steve Lowdon · 27 Sep 2006, 13:58 (Ref:1721237)

Alan,i too would love to see some of the older talent but i for 1 can vouch the Dave Coyne wouldn't even fit in a Formula Ford....he has trouble getting in a Britcar!!

Alan Raine · 27 Sep 2006, 14:57 (Ref:1721274)

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Originally Posted by Steve Lowdon

Alan,i too would love to see some of the older talent but i for 1 can vouch the Dave Coyne wouldn't even fit in a Formula Ford....he has trouble getting in a Britcar!!

That might affect a few of them

Steve Lowdon · 27 Sep 2006, 16:13 (Ref:1721315)

it would certainly affect Coyney,he likes his food !!

JustinDawkins · 27 Sep 2006, 18:06 (Ref:1721389)

Daniel Clarke

JohnMiller · 27 Sep 2006, 21:13 (Ref:1721540)

Be good Justin but I doubt it. I was going to ask Justin Wilson to drive my car if he wanted to, but it's between Australia and Mexico on the ChampCar schedule.

strider · 27 Sep 2006, 23:34 (Ref:1721608)

You might get someone like the new Australian F3 Champion champion, Ben Clucas.

He did a couple of Ford races in Australia at the beginning of the year to help his team and was racing a Caterham at Silverstone this last weekend (1st and 2nd).

JNWRF01 · 28 Sep 2006, 06:51 (Ref:1721756)

If someone could provide a car - I am sure people like Warren Hughes, Kelvin Burt etc etc would give it a whirl....

JohnMiller · 28 Sep 2006, 06:52 (Ref:1721759)

Would you happen to know anybody with a good, spare car then JNW?

heel'n'toe-no · 28 Sep 2006, 07:51 (Ref:1721784)

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Originally Posted by JustinDawkins

Daniel Clarke

Good shout JD.

Mr. Cole is there any chance he could be over here for a play?

Triple J Motorsport · 28 Sep 2006, 12:47 (Ref:1722033)

How about Nelson Piquet or Alan Menu or Jan Magnuson or Eddie Irvine or Anthony Davison ? the list is endless because it's FF1600

Suze · 28 Sep 2006, 12:49 (Ref:1722036)

AD would be good

robm · 28 Sep 2006, 21:56 (Ref:1722458)

Andy wallace in the Rondeau - Can anybody else remember that? Then Gary Cor blimey Ayles in a Reynard!!

Triple J Motorsport · 2 Oct 2006, 09:50 (Ref:1725105)

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Originally Posted by robm

Andy wallace in the Rondeau - Can anybody else remember that? Then Gary Cor blimey Ayles in a Reynard!!

Remember Gary in the Quest I think...and Tim Harvey

Alan Raine · 2 Oct 2006, 12:41 (Ref:1725263)

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Originally Posted by RayFF

Remember Gary in the Quest I think...and Tim Harvey

I think Tim Harvey broke his ankle(s) in the Quest in an accident at Silverstones old Woodcote!

Triple J Motorsport · 2 Oct 2006, 16:07 (Ref:1725396)

Yep remember him saying years afterwards wish he'd played golf that day, he couldn't understand why he couldn't get out....steering arms were in his legs I believe....enjoy your tea!!!

robm · 2 Oct 2006, 20:39 (Ref:1725635)

i remember that too. he was in the istel computers sponsered quest, and was due to race the istel Rover Sd1 in the production saloon race the same day. I was sat in the woodcote grandstand when he went in. Real bad shunt, not good for the confidence as i was about to be in the following metro challenge race. I know people always talk about the Brands festival races etc. but i have to say that the FF1600 races around the old 'boring' silverstone club triangle were just amazing to watch. Johns Booth (butcher and brolly), rick morris, and too see Blundell and Herbert etc. were a delight. I know i'm slow, but it was watching those guys that makes me still go out and spend too much money having a laugh in a Formula Ford.

schnieder · 4 Oct 2006, 18:07 (Ref:1727888)

[quote=heel'n'toe-no]Eddie Irvine versus Damon Hill and Nigel Mansell........"Back to Basics!!!!"

Would be excellent!

IRVINE WOULD CLEAN THE FLOOR WITH HILL AND USE MANSELLS EYEBROW AS A DUSTER

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