Woodard Racing info - Page 2

cmk · 25 Jan 2011, 21:26 (Ref:2820549)

Yeah, I know they're pretty common. Usually those don't appear for only a brief window of time when an individual is under an FIA ban though!

I think it's fairly common for businessmen to dissociate their racing from their professional life, though I've not quite figured out why in most cases. Maybe investors could still see it as a risk?

Speed-King · 25 Jan 2011, 21:33 (Ref:2820552)

John Winter/Louis Krages didn't want his mother to find out... worked quite well until he won at Le Mans.

The Badger · 25 Jan 2011, 21:49 (Ref:2820563)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

Just playing devil's advocate here, so don't take this too seriously, but it's not like pseudonyms are exactly uncommon in motorsports... "John Winter" comes to mind, and then there's also a "Bugs Bunny" in VLN.

John Winter disguised his name (Louis Krages) , so his mother wouldnt find out about his exploites .

Mike Thackwell disguised his age , so he could go F1 with Tyrrell .

I disguised my age so I could start working for an international company ..... said I was 21 when I was 17 ..... got away with it , but that was 23 years ago now . That doesnt really make me an untrustworthy person , does it ? There was a reason behind it , get the job or dont , I got the job .

But point taken about De Silva .

The Badger · 25 Jan 2011, 21:50 (Ref:2820565)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

John Winter/Louis Krages didn't want his mother to find out... worked quite well until he won at Le Mans.

Or until he was killed . Sad that was ..... in the DTM for Joest Opel .

cmk · 25 Jan 2011, 22:16 (Ref:2820578)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

I disguised my age so I could start working for an international company ..... said I was 21 when I was 17 ..... got away with it , but that was 23 years ago now . That doesnt really make me an untrustworthy person , does it ? There was a reason behind it , get the job or dont , I got the job .

But point taken about De Silva .

Something about the justness of breaking unjust rules or something...who knows?!

I'll be honest, I wasn't holding my breath for Woodard Racing in the first place. I would not be shocked if they manage to race an FLM car a few times, but from the Lola interview on DSC, they will have had to order the P2 already for it to appear before mid-season unless other chassis providers have significantly shorter lead times, and given that the chassis itself wasn't the big lead-time item...

Purist · 25 Jan 2011, 23:29 (Ref:2820608)

Now, did Davy Jones lie about his age, or just start racing in Canada first?

I can't quite remember.

The Badger · 26 Jan 2011, 01:07 (Ref:2820634)

There are many strange stories concerning motorsports .

For example TWR , was financed from the famous white ski slopes .

Ronnie Meixner and his exploding cocoa ships .

Whittington Brothers and their fabulous crashing Mustang .

Paul sr & jr in prison for ending someones term on this planet .

Kölles ..... nobody knows where the dentist gets his wedge , and dont ask in the paddock either !!!

Thackwell racing in F1 underage ..... and so on .....

Hope someone writes a book one day ..... anyone got any more good stories ..... but be careful , liable and all that .

Dead-Eye · 26 Jan 2011, 02:17 (Ref:2820646)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Or until he was killed . Sad that was ..... in the DTM for Joest Opel .

I don't think he died racing, Wikipedia says he commited suicide.

The Badger · 26 Jan 2011, 05:52 (Ref:2820662)

My mistake , I was thinking of this :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w55XJ0LWSx0

My memory must be leaving me .

JAG · 3 Feb 2011, 01:42 (Ref:2824857)

Woodard have an ad in Autosport for a drive in their LMPC at Sebring plus a two day test.

The ad read likes the team and other drivers are signed up and ready to go.

The Badger · 21 Feb 2011, 20:26 (Ref:2834845)

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Originally Posted by Graham Goodwin

Would suggest that nobody gets terribly excited about this one!

New heading over on Mariantic , via FB .

Woodard confirm Sebring entry - FB

Fogelhund · 21 Feb 2011, 22:10 (Ref:2834912)

Updated Sebring entry list out today.... Woodard not on it.

**joeb** · 21 Feb 2011, 22:25 (Ref:2834923)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

Updated Sebring entry list out today.... Woodard not on it.

They are on the list I'm looking at. car # 038

Fogelhund · 21 Feb 2011, 22:30 (Ref:2834927)

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Originally Posted by joeb

They are on the list I'm looking at. car # 038

Fair enough, I was looking for an entry that actually said Woodard.

**Bentley03** · 21 Feb 2011, 23:19 (Ref:2834954)

Well, this entry is a very far cry from those rather ambitious aspirations the team were touting not so long ago. But, assuming they do in fact make it to the grid at Sebring, good luck to them, if for no other reason than the return of Hugh Chamberlain to ACO regs racing. I shall look forward to his interviews IMMENSELY!!!

cmk · 22 Feb 2011, 01:01 (Ref:2834982)

Good luck to them! An FLM car rented from Oreca for a pay driver seems much more entry-level weight to be honest.

**joeb** · 22 Feb 2011, 14:36 (Ref:2835214)

Does anybody know if they are still planning to debut an LMP2 car at Spa? or will they be using the FLM for the season?

WRO PR · 24 Feb 2011, 13:51 (Ref:2836174)

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick note to say thank you for your support so far. If any of you are going to be at Sebring for the 12 Hour race please pop along and say hello.

We look forward to seeing you there
The WRO Team.

The Badger · 24 Feb 2011, 14:34 (Ref:2836190)

Best of luck at Sebring ..... any further plans after the event ?

You must be having a laugh with Hugh ..... quite a charactar . Wish I had a boss like him , instead of the goons we have !!!

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