Home  
Site Partners: SpotterGuides Veloce Books  
Related Sites: Your Link Here  

Go Back   TenTenths Motorsport Forum > Saloon & Sportscar Racing > Australasian Touring Cars. > New Zealand Motor Racing

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 7 Jun 2013, 00:19 (Ref:3258770)   #1
NZSTfan
Veteran
 
NZSTfan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
New Zealand
car heaven
Posts: 1,366
NZSTfan should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Kiwi racers overseas

Just thought I'd start a new thread on what our kiwi cousins are doing successfully or unsuccessfully overseas.

We have so much talent pouring out of this country and heading to Europe etc and some are doing some exceptional things.

We all know about Mitch Evans success in GP2 so far, but I thought I would start this thread with some news on Nick Cassidy....

http://www.speedcafe.co.nz/2013/06/0...t-for-t-sport/

Please add to this thread with any relevant discussion you have and also any good news (or bad news if so be it) for our guys overseas flying the kiwi flag.

I also see that Chris van der Drift is doing some amazing things as is Jono Lester
NZSTfan is offline  
__________________
"You see, the problem with NZ is that we all think we are a poor Australia, when in all reality we are just a rich Fiji" - Owen Evans, April 2015.
Quote
Old 7 Jun 2013, 06:40 (Ref:3258829)   #2
magic
Rookie
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
New Zealand
Posts: 10
magic should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
And of course our very own world champion back in the seat this year, i will be watching this with interest.
And no doubt he can do it again i am sure

http://haydenpaddon.com/news?news=108
magic is offline  
Quote
Old 7 Jun 2013, 06:54 (Ref:3258834)   #3
smokin'joe
Veteran
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 849
smokin'joe should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by magic View Post
And of course our very own world champion back in the seat this year, i will be watching this with interest.
And no doubt he can do it again i am sure

http://haydenpaddon.com/news?news=108
awfully kind of Hayden to nip away early, gives the rest of the NZRC teams a chance to catch up !!
smokin'joe is offline  
__________________
despite all my rage, i'm still just a rat in a cage
Quote
Old 7 Jun 2013, 06:56 (Ref:3258835)   #4
NZSTfan
Veteran
 
NZSTfan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
New Zealand
car heaven
Posts: 1,366
NZSTfan should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Ah yes of course. I wonder when we'll see him in wrc?

we seem to have a kiwi in most disciplines from what I can tell

and aint that the truth joe re: your comment above. I wonder if mr.mason is happier when hayden is racing overseas?
NZSTfan is offline  
__________________
"You see, the problem with NZ is that we all think we are a poor Australia, when in all reality we are just a rich Fiji" - Owen Evans, April 2015.
Quote
Old 7 Jun 2013, 07:12 (Ref:3258836)   #5
Swedish Brick
Racer
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 451
Swedish Brick has a lot of promise if they can keep it on the circuit!
There was a time when it was the other way around!

What's Earl Bamber and Richie Stanaway up to these days?

Jono Lester gets to race a flash SLS in Japan, Wade Cunningham seems to drive more historics than Indy these days. Brendon Hartley is building a good career in sports cars.
Swedish Brick is offline  
Quote
Old 7 Jun 2013, 07:40 (Ref:3258846)   #6
NZSTfan
Veteran
 
NZSTfan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
New Zealand
car heaven
Posts: 1,366
NZSTfan should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
And there's some more names courtesy of Swedish Brick that are doing great things.

I remember a few years back that Brendon Hartley was to be the next big thing, and F1 looked on the cards. Is he still a test/reserve driver for Mercedes?

I guess that now Mitch is in the limelight, some of the others just get forgotten, which is sad.

And this is the point of this thread. Anyone who is 'in the know' should post in this thread about news relating to our kiwi stars, so we can all be kept up to date with progress etc, and be proud of our guys doing great things
NZSTfan is offline  
__________________
"You see, the problem with NZ is that we all think we are a poor Australia, when in all reality we are just a rich Fiji" - Owen Evans, April 2015.
Quote
Old 7 Jun 2013, 07:46 (Ref:3258849)   #7
Swedish Brick
Racer
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 451
Swedish Brick has a lot of promise if they can keep it on the circuit!
Yeah Brendon still does sim work with Merc from time to time.
Swedish Brick is offline  
Quote
Old 7 Jun 2013, 08:21 (Ref:3258857)   #8
nistfan
Racer
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
New Zealand
Posts: 376
nistfan should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Not only Kiwi Driving talent overseas, don't forget all the kiwis behind the scenes
nistfan is offline  
Quote
Old 7 Jun 2013, 10:56 (Ref:3258892)   #9
NZSTfan
Veteran
 
NZSTfan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
New Zealand
car heaven
Posts: 1,366
NZSTfan should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Agreed nistfan, and maybe this thread should just be called 'Kiwis overseas'? (mods? - it even rhymes!)

Must say though, I don't normally get into bikes but I always try to watch the TT. I have really enjoyed watching kiwi Bruce Anstey this past week and his success on the Isle
NZSTfan is offline  
__________________
"You see, the problem with NZ is that we all think we are a poor Australia, when in all reality we are just a rich Fiji" - Owen Evans, April 2015.
Quote
Old 7 Jun 2013, 11:33 (Ref:3258916)   #10
Just Do It!
Veteran
 
Just Do It!'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location:
New Zealand
Posts: 4,371
Just Do It! should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridJust Do It! should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridJust Do It! should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Nick Cassidy is also trying to forge a European path too
Just Do It! is offline  
__________________
Tranquillity - What happens inside Shane's race car. Chaos - What happens outside Jamie's race car.
Quote
Old 7 Jun 2013, 20:31 (Ref:3259101)   #11
Dav1s
Rookie
 
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 38
Dav1s should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by Swedish Brick View Post
What's Earl Bamber and Richie Stanaway up to these days?
Both are racing Porsches now. With Earl doing well in Carrera Cup Asia and Richie leading the rookie standings of Porsche Supercup in Europe. Undoubtedly the most competitive Porsche cup in the world.
Dav1s is offline  
Quote
Old 7 Jun 2013, 21:04 (Ref:3259111)   #12
Woolley
Race Official
Veteran
 
Woolley's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
England
Wolverhampton, England
Posts: 12,446
Woolley will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameWoolley will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameWoolley will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameWoolley will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameWoolley will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameWoolley will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameWoolley will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameWoolley will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameWoolley will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameWoolley will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Quote:
Originally Posted by NZSTfan View Post
I remember a few years back that Brendon Hartley was to be the next big thing, and F1 looked on the cards. Is he still a test/reserve driver for Mercedes?
Didn't live up to the hype in F3 and F1's never really looked likely. Turned up in ELMS at Silverstone earlier this year and was blindingly fast in qualy, especially in the wet. Spent the race hitting things and getting penalised IIRC. Shame, clearly a fast driver, needs to sort his racecraft. Excellent at being interviewed, though. I suspect his long term future may end up being more media related.
Woolley is offline  
__________________
Bill Bryson: It is no longer permitted to be stupid and slow. You must choose one or the other.
Quote
Old 7 Jun 2013, 21:14 (Ref:3259118)   #13
Mark Petch
Veteran
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 968
Mark Petch should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by Woolley View Post
Didn't live up to the hype in F3 and F1's never really looked likely. Turned up in ELMS at Silverstone earlier this year and was blindingly fast in qualy, especially in the wet. Spent the race hitting things and getting penalised IIRC. Shame, clearly a fast driver, needs to sort his racecraft. Excellent at being interviewed, though. I suspect his long term future may end up being more media related.
Hi Woolley,

You may be right long term, but in the mean time Brendon has a very well paying contract with Mercedes as their main Simulator pilot, and from what his mentor, PJ, tells me is extremely well thought of in that roll. I do know for a fact that he has to get Mercedes position to do any racing on the side because we tried to get him into an V8 Supertourer as an endurance driver last year, however he was unable to get the necessary release so it didnt happen.

Cheers,

Mark Petch.
Mark Petch is offline  
Quote
Old 7 Jun 2013, 21:15 (Ref:3259119)   #14
promax
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
New Zealand
New Zealand
Posts: 2,667
promax has a lot of promise if they can keep it on the circuit!
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-stan...ars-and-planes
promax is offline  
Quote
Old 7 Jun 2013, 21:20 (Ref:3259124)   #15
promax
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
New Zealand
New Zealand
Posts: 2,667
promax has a lot of promise if they can keep it on the circuit!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Swedish Brick View Post
There was a time when it was the other way around!

What's Earl Bamber and Richie Stanaway up to these days?

Jono Lester gets to race a flash SLS in Japan, Wade Cunningham seems to drive more historics than Indy these days. Brendon Hartley is building a good career in sports cars.
Introducing Earl Bamber

Carrera Cup Asia Highlights
promax is offline  
Quote
Old 8 Jun 2013, 01:18 (Ref:3259176)   #16
nistfan
Racer
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
New Zealand
Posts: 376
nistfan should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by NZSTfan View Post
Agreed nistfan, and maybe this thread should just be called 'Kiwis overseas'? (mods? - it even rhymes!)

Must say though, I don't normally get into bikes but I always try to watch the TT. I have really enjoyed watching kiwi Bruce Anstey this past week and his success on the Isle
Not really into bikes, but the TT is impressive to watch, plenty of Kiwi riders have done it over the years of course.

Over the years not to many Kiwis have made it in European racing and raced long term, plenty have done a few races then run out of $$$.

Would have been interesting if David Oxton had stuck at it, on the pace in both Formula Ford and F5000.
Brett Riley won a hand full of F3 races over a number of years, Paul Radisich never got it together in F3 but did the business in BTCC.
Mike Thackwell of course was the last to race in F1 and win a major Championship( European F2 in 1984) until Mitch came along.

I could go on and on

Of course we have had several that have gone all the way.
nistfan is offline  
Quote
Old 8 Jun 2013, 01:36 (Ref:3259178)   #17
FAS33
Veteran
 
FAS33's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Australia
1st - 6th gear
Posts: 1,785
FAS33 User had had their licence endorsedFAS33 User had had their licence endorsed
you have shane van gisbergen in V8SC, thats overseas right.
FAS33 is offline  
__________________
Everyone knows blue cars are the fastest.
Quote
Old 8 Jun 2013, 12:28 (Ref:3259331)   #18
NZSTfan
Veteran
 
NZSTfan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
New Zealand
car heaven
Posts: 1,366
NZSTfan should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by FAS33 View Post
you have shane van gisbergen in V8SC, thats overseas right.
Yes very true, and the same goes for Scott Mclaughlin
NZSTfan is offline  
__________________
"You see, the problem with NZ is that we all think we are a poor Australia, when in all reality we are just a rich Fiji" - Owen Evans, April 2015.
Quote
Old 9 Jun 2013, 02:37 (Ref:3259551)   #19
magic
Rookie
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
New Zealand
Posts: 10
magic should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Rumor has it that some dude called Fabian is quite handy at the helm also
magic is offline  
Quote
Old 9 Jun 2013, 07:42 (Ref:3259597)   #20
Woolley
Race Official
Veteran
 
Woolley's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
England
Wolverhampton, England
Posts: 12,446
Woolley will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameWoolley will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameWoolley will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameWoolley will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameWoolley will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameWoolley will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameWoolley will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameWoolley will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameWoolley will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameWoolley will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Petch View Post
Hi Woolley,

You may be right long term, but in the mean time Brendon has a very well paying contract with Mercedes as their main Simulator pilot, and from what his mentor, PJ, tells me is extremely well thought of in that roll. I do know for a fact that he has to get Mercedes position to do any racing on the side because we tried to get him into an V8 Supertourer as an endurance driver last year, however he was unable to get the necessary release so it didnt happen.

Cheers,

Mark Petch.
He comes across as a real nice guy and he's certainly got natural pace - I'd love to be proved wrong.
Woolley is offline  
__________________
Bill Bryson: It is no longer permitted to be stupid and slow. You must choose one or the other.
Quote
Old 9 Jun 2013, 21:05 (Ref:3259960)   #21
Goat Boy
Veteran
 
Goat Boy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
New Zealand
Auckland
Posts: 2,491
Goat Boy has a lot of promise if they can keep it on the circuit!
I was having a bit of a look around and I found this site - anyone heard of this before? It has quite a lot of info on it but doesn't seem very up to date.

http://www.nzmotorsport.co.nz/content/home.cfm
Goat Boy is offline  
__________________
Nice one, Centurion!
Quote
Old 10 Jun 2013, 00:45 (Ref:3260073)   #22
NZSTfan
Veteran
 
NZSTfan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
New Zealand
car heaven
Posts: 1,366
NZSTfan should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Haven't heard of that one before GB, and I think you're right, is it a tad out of date.

Check this... http://www.nzmotorsport.co.nz/conten...t.cfm?id=12261
NZSTfan is offline  
__________________
"You see, the problem with NZ is that we all think we are a poor Australia, when in all reality we are just a rich Fiji" - Owen Evans, April 2015.
Quote
Old 10 Jun 2013, 01:22 (Ref:3260080)   #23
Goat Boy
Veteran
 
Goat Boy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
New Zealand
Auckland
Posts: 2,491
Goat Boy has a lot of promise if they can keep it on the circuit!
Makes you wonder why it's even up there, doesn't it!
Goat Boy is offline  
__________________
Nice one, Centurion!
Quote
Old 10 Jun 2013, 01:47 (Ref:3260088)   #24
promax
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
New Zealand
New Zealand
Posts: 2,667
promax has a lot of promise if they can keep it on the circuit!
Quote:
Originally Posted by NZSTfan View Post
Haven't heard of that one before GB, and I think you're right, is it a tad out of date.

Check this... http://www.nzmotorsport.co.nz/conten...t.cfm?id=12261
I have and it is an old site

check out the bottom right corner of the page.. copyright 2003/08. the last article was in 09. the news ticker on the front page must update itself... other than that.. the site looks like it's been untouched for years.
promax is offline  
Quote
Old 10 Jun 2013, 01:48 (Ref:3260091)   #25
Goat Boy
Veteran
 
Goat Boy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
New Zealand
Auckland
Posts: 2,491
Goat Boy has a lot of promise if they can keep it on the circuit!
Pity, it looked like it might have been quite good once.
Goat Boy is offline  
__________________
Nice one, Centurion!
Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Supercars Overseas pete60 Australasian Touring Cars. 7 17 Mar 2011 04:40
Overseas racing Peter Ford IRL Indycar Series 17 28 Nov 2007 02:32
Overseas Trips PaulSands Trackside 8 19 May 2004 17:48
Why the US anthem overseas? Lee Janotta ChampCar World Series 30 5 Nov 2002 17:44
Herbert goes overseas steve nielsen Formula One 19 28 Jul 2000 11:55


All times are GMT. The time now is 17:46.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Original Website Copyright © 1998-2003 Craig Antil. All Rights Reserved.
Ten-Tenths Motorsport Forums Copyright © 2004-2021 Royalridge Computing. All Rights Reserved.
Ten-Tenths Motorsport Forums Copyright © 2021-2022 Grant MacDonald. All Rights Reserved.