Rick "Crash Bandicoot" Kelly trying to do an Ambrose??

TSR · 20 Nov 2007, 10:45 (Ref:2071577)

Going by the story in menews Crash Bandicoot is trying to do what Marcos has done in the USA over the last two years, trying to race in the Truck series next year.

I don't think that the yanks will like his driving tactics though.

mmciau · 20 Nov 2007, 11:05 (Ref:2071588)

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Originally Posted by TSR

Going by the story in menews Crash Bandicoot is trying to do what Marcos has done in the USA over the last two years, trying to race in the Truck series next year.

I don't think that the yanks will like his driving tactics though.

As long as he doesn't align with a group like the group that prepares and track manages MA's vehicles!!!

Mike

RotorFan · 20 Nov 2007, 22:58 (Ref:2072069)

Dunno who Amborse or Crash are, but it really confuses me that a touring car driver, or anyone, would aspire to NASCAR. Why not DTM or WTCC? I don't see the attraction for a driver who I would expect to enjoy late breaking, weight shifting and turning right. NASCAR to me is a step down.

Used Car · 20 Nov 2007, 23:08 (Ref:2072074)

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Originally Posted by RotorFan

Dunno who Amborse or Crash are, but it really confuses me that a touring car driver, or anyone, would aspire to NASCAR. Why not DTM or WTCC? I don't see the attraction for a driver who I would expect to enjoy late breaking, weight shifting and turning right. NASCAR to me is a step down.

Because having daddy buy him a WTCC or DTM team is way harder than daddy buying a NASCAR team

Go.. dont let the door hit you on the way out

vxfan · 20 Nov 2007, 23:11 (Ref:2072077)

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Originally Posted by TSR

I don't think that the yanks will like his driving tactics though.

And what tactics would that be exactly?!!
Rick is one of the coolest customers on the ******* grid!He has shown much more maturity behind the wheel this season that most of the field.'Crash Bandicoot'??
The guy makes one error in 2006 and for that he is branded an accident prone driver with bad tactics by you? Unbelievable!

He would do just fine over there just as he is doing here.
Cheers,
Tony.

Used Car · 20 Nov 2007, 23:14 (Ref:2072081)

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Originally Posted by vxfan

And what tactics would that be exactly?!!
Rick is one of the coolest customers on the ******* grid!He has shown much more maturity behind the wheel this season that most of the field.'Crash Bandicoot'??
The guy makes one error in 2006 and for that he is branded an accident prone driver with bad tactics by you? Unbelievable!

He would do just fine over there just as he is doing here.
Cheers,
Tony.

'Crash Bandicoot' came from Wick's crash with Notso at Indy.. when he totally wrecked the PWR chassis.. and didnt give a stuff the he had done it.

Dangerous dude... right here!

vxfan · 20 Nov 2007, 23:18 (Ref:2072084)

You're talking 4 seasons ago! The guy has grown up and is a totally different driver these days,even blind freddy can see that!

Cheers,
Tony.

Used Car · 20 Nov 2007, 23:20 (Ref:2072086)

So put Rick in the JDR car, without someone to set his car up for him and see how he goes.

If he is faster than Jack or Shane I will do a lap of Indy in the nude!

vxfan · 20 Nov 2007, 23:24 (Ref:2072091)

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Originally Posted by Used Car

If he is faster than Jack or Shane I will do a lap of Indy in the nude!

Eek!

I'm 100 % confidant u would be keeping ur clothes on........thankfully

promax · 20 Nov 2007, 23:55 (Ref:2072108)

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Originally Posted by TSR

I don't think that the yanks will like his driving tactics though.

sounds like you've never seen a NASCAR race in our life! lol

Ambrose is only in the states because of people with rather healthy bank balances.. yet i don't see you posting any threads complaining about that.

Axeman444 · 21 Nov 2007, 00:28 (Ref:2072124)

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Originally Posted by vxfan

And what tactics would that be exactly?!!...
...The guy makes one error

which series have you been watching the last 6 years??

the guy's an idiot. if he goes to NASCAR where retribution on the track is more favoured than it is here, i think you'll find him in the wall a lot more often

TSR · 21 Nov 2007, 00:41 (Ref:2072139)

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Originally Posted by vxfan

You're talking 4 seasons ago! The guy has grown up and is a totally different driver these days,even blind freddy can see that!

Cheers,
Tony.

Yeh right just ask GT after his Bahrain R2 and CL from PI last year.

Pro Racer · 21 Nov 2007, 01:10 (Ref:2072161)

well good on him if he goes he has won everything here (no matter of how you think he won it) why not give it a go more of the drivers should, onya Rick hope everything goes well.

atleast he and Ambrose can kick on with the GM V Ford rivalry.

but like eNews said it could be for 09, would be interesting if they introduce 2 new drivers in at Toll HSVDT.

bazil · 21 Nov 2007, 03:15 (Ref:2072197)

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Originally Posted by mmciau

As long as he doesn't align with a group like the group that prepares and track manages MA's vehicles!!!

Mike

8th in the championship in his rookie year... Yeah they did a bad job...

Wood-duck · 21 Nov 2007, 03:21 (Ref:2072200)

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Originally Posted by TSR

Going by the story in menews Crash Bandicoot is trying to do what Marcos has done in the USA over the last two years, trying to race in the Truck series next year.

I don't think that the yanks will like his driving tactics though.

Good Riddance.

bazil · 21 Nov 2007, 03:39 (Ref:2072209)

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Originally Posted by RotorFan

Dunno who Amborse or Crash are, but it really confuses me that a touring car driver, or anyone, would aspire to NASCAR. Why not DTM or WTCC? I don't see the attraction for a driver who I would expect to enjoy late breaking, weight shifting and turning right. NASCAR to me is a step down.

37 rounds, 43 cars all doing 300kmph + the entire race at most tracks racing on half mile, mile, mile and half and super speedway 2+ mile tracks as well as a couple of road courses, 100+million in prizemoney TV ratings only second to the NFL, corporate sponsorship from all sorts of industrys, crowds of 200,000+ at many tracks, and drivers from FI and Indy (Montoya, Franchetti, Villeneuve) joining the series.

A step down??? I love Supercars and am bias on their behalf but suggesting Nascar is a stepdown is surely a case of letting personal preferance getting in the way of the odd fact

James63 · 21 Nov 2007, 03:45 (Ref:2072213)

Definently....Nascar has come from the backyard to the world stage.

RotorFan · 21 Nov 2007, 04:59 (Ref:2072231)

Do big crowds, big money and 37 rounds really do that much to appeal to a race driver though? Most of these blokes have families and are already pretty busy, and when did lack of crowds or a paycheck ever stop a race driver from getting out on track?

RotorFan · 21 Nov 2007, 05:03 (Ref:2072233)

How could I forget...

"I wanna go fast"

That explains it. Or more accurately, "I wanna go fast and get my head on a bag of coffee beans".

MRJUCY · 21 Nov 2007, 06:17 (Ref:2072241)

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Originally Posted by RotorFan

How could I forget...

"I wanna go fast"

That explains it. Or more accurately, "I wanna go fast and get my head on a bag of coffee beans".

Worked for Montoya.

platinum motors · 21 Nov 2007, 13:52 (Ref:2072496)

Surely RICK couldn't do any worse than STEVEN WALLACE.

I've never known someone so bad get so much TV coverage(Wallace).

Must help when your dad is a legend of the sport and also commentating the sport too.

I wonder whether John and Margaret( mum and dad kelly) will sell HSVDT and buy a NASCAR team.

MosquitoByte · 21 Nov 2007, 19:27 (Ref:2072708)

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Originally Posted by RotorFan

Dunno who Amborse or Crash are, but it really confuses me that a touring car driver, or anyone, would aspire to NASCAR. Why not DTM or WTCC? I don't see the attraction for a driver who I would expect to enjoy late breaking, weight shifting and turning right. NASCAR to me is a step down.

Touring car driver? Who are you thinking of, this is about a taxi driver, no touring cars in that championship. Besides, V8stuporcabs, NASCAR, NASCAR Trucks (TRUCKS!!! Isuzus are bigger!!) is there really any difference?

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Just Do It! · 21 Nov 2007, 22:17 (Ref:2072927)

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Originally Posted by RotorFan

NASCAR to me is a step down.

It's at least as tactical, if not more so, in racing terms compared to V8 Supercars.

And the driver salaries, damn....they ain't no step down.

Jeff Gordon is on track for around US$35 million this year I believe.

bazil · 21 Nov 2007, 23:44 (Ref:2073007)

[QUOTE=RotorFan]

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Do big crowds, big money and 37 rounds really do that much to appeal to a race driver though?

The 1st two you mention are fringe benefits, the 37 rounds means its tough. then add the part of racing door to door at almost 200 miles an hour in sedans inches from concrete walls is what appeals to the likes of "Race drivers" like Montoya, Ambrose etc.

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Most of these blokes have families and are already pretty busy, and when did lack of crowds or a paycheck ever stop a race driver from getting out on track?

You will have to help me here I dont understand what you are refering to??

TSR · 22 Nov 2007, 00:11 (Ref:2073040)

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Originally Posted by Just Do It!

It's at least as tactical, if not more so, in racing terms compared to V8 Supercars.

And the driver salaries, damn....they ain't no step down.

Jeff Gordon is on track for around US$35 million this year I believe.

Marcos made over $1 million this year alone.

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