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18 Jan 2009, 11:17 (Ref:2373795) | #1 | ||
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So what's the problem with GBR then?
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18 Jan 2009, 11:19 (Ref:2373798) | #2 | ||
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Sponsorship cash is my guess if they don't turn up.
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18 Jan 2009, 20:49 (Ref:2374039) | #3 | |
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The official website is putting out news stories, such as Salvador Duran returning for Mexico and Marco Andretti staying in the USA car, but is strangely quiet in other areas. There has been no word as to who will drive for GBR, with Danny Watts otherwise engaged with the arrival of his and his partner's first child.
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18 Jan 2009, 21:10 (Ref:2374052) | #4 | ||
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And why can't you just tell us why if you know so much...
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18 Jan 2009, 21:20 (Ref:2374059) | #5 | ||
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18 Jan 2009, 22:02 (Ref:2374085) | #6 | ||
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OK, I'm just getting frustrated because you're saying my team won't be at the next round and it would be nice to know why.
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19 Jan 2009, 09:24 (Ref:2374286) | #7 | ||
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That is good news As for team GBR: I am sure there are enough talented British drivers around in Asia, Australia or the Pacific rim to go around with. No need to bring someone in from Europe if you ask me
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As for Team GBR, if the decision not to race at Taupo is down to economics, I'm sure it's not just the cost of getting a driver there that is the problem. But I agree with kerrmaningjarv. It's not enough just to say that GBR won't be there, even in a forum such as this. We would like to know why and if there is a link to a news story confirming the fact. There is no mention of GBR in the official preview here, which I suppose confirms the story in a way. I shall be cheering for Adam Carroll, and hope that Salvador Duran and Narain Karthikeyan also do well. |
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And as for GBR at Taupo - they are listed in the latest press release as participating in the PR activity before the event - so maybe they will be there after all. We'll see. |
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19 Jan 2009, 16:59 (Ref:2374669) | #10 | ||
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the good news was, before the topic was split, that the cars had arrived in Taupo.
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19 Jan 2009, 17:02 (Ref:2374673) | #11 | |
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My understanding is that members of the GBR team either flew out to New Zealand on Saturday or are flying out Monday evening (tonight). The car is already there.
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19 Jan 2009, 18:03 (Ref:2374708) | #12 | ||
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So hopefully see GBR there. Still no news on the driver... Winslow or Kerr I think.
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Whilst I was trying to find a story confirming that GBR would not be there, I came across this. All it does is confirm that Danny Watts will not be there, which we've known for ages. I still think it's all a bit late. If I were the driver would prefer to have arrived at the weekend to get used to the time difference, but they're a lot fitter than I am, so maybe it doesn't matter so much. |
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As for Winslow, he was rookie there last year and was announced as reserve driver for this season, so I wouldn't be too surprised if he was picked. Plus he is rookie eligible too so he can have maximum time to learn the track. |
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19 Jan 2009, 19:50 (Ref:2374775) | #15 | |
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It won't be Robbie.
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Think they should have used Ben Clucas at Taupo if they run as he has raced and won there before is faster than Winslow!
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I've lost interest now, so stand by original comment, although I agree Ben Clucas would be the best choice.
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There is an unsubstantiated rumour that Dan Clarke will be driving for GBR this weekend.
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21 Jan 2009, 07:17 (Ref:2375823) | #19 | ||
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Dan Clarke has the same media contact as team Lebanon.... could be some truth in it.
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I don't mind to be honest as long as SOMEONE does
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Very quick but hope he's learned a bit of patience since last time I saw him in a race car.
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Yes, it is Dan Clarke. Confirmed in his own words on Facebook. He's flying from the States, so maybe the time difference won't be so great.
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I shall be watching with interest! Dan Clarke is exceptionally quick in any race car. Just hope he keeps it on the road!
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