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20 May 2004, 07:20 (Ref:976172) | #1 | ||
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name dropping for karts
In the racers forum at present there is a thread for name dropping. link is here
I thought we could do the same in here. when you have been karting who are the guys you have raced against that ave gone on to bigger things in their racing career? my list so far would be 1.Steve Owen (now in V8 supercars) 2.Marcus Zukanovic (Now in V8 supercars) 3. kim Jones (Manager of his brothers V8 supercar team) 4. Melinda price (Former super tourer and V8 driver) thats basically it there have been a few others but no F1 drivers as yet so who have you raced against that has made it big >? |
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In Loving memory of Peter Brock I hate it when im driving in a straight line & Seb Vettel runs into me GO THE MIGHTY HAWKS !!!! |
20 May 2004, 14:34 (Ref:976642) | #2 | ||
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I've raced against Shane Byrne, current Motogp contender, last year. He was very quick but got a few warnings from the CoC for some dangerous moves.
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20 May 2004, 15:44 (Ref:976716) | #3 | ||
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He hasn't made it big yet, but one name..
Matt Skilton watch out for him he is very very quick and a hard racer too, i can see him making it big soon |
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20 May 2004, 16:03 (Ref:976739) | #4 | ||
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Travis Pastrana (gave him a bump to which he didn't like)
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20 May 2004, 16:31 (Ref:976758) | #5 | ||
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Ryan Cannon (now in UK Formula Ford Zetec for Martin Donnelly Racing)
Was given a day's instruction by him at Kartstart in Aberdeen, shortly before I sat my ARKS test at Raceland. Raced against him for one season (2001). Had a bloody enviable karting record, including about 5 Scottish championships and 8th in S1. Also finished 2nd in a charity race in Vienna, ahead of drivers such as Allan McNish and Rene Arnoux, only losing out to Alex Wurz no less. Quite probably the best driver I've raced against, and definitely the one with the best racing prospects. Only moment I remember with him on the track was being lapped by him when I was having a miserable weekend at Golspie Daryl McDonald (now in Renault Clio Cup, winner of Will Hoy Hard Charger Award) Was the winner of my first race. Only moment he'll have noticed me was when I came into parc ferme in front of him at the end of a heat, because he was right on my tail to lap me as he crossed the line and I also received the chequered flag, and came in a lap early Don't think he ever lapped me in any of the races that day though Unfortunately, as I already mentioned, with both of the above, I never really got a chance to RACE them, cos they were much more experienced/quicker whilst in their latter days of karting, while I was just starting up and obviously quite a bit slower Considering I've only been racing for about 4 years, it's not too bad a roll call eh? I'm sure that list will expand quite quickly over the next few years. There's some very talented drivers I've been up against, particularly in Jnr TKM S1, where Jenson Button, Lars Sexton and Anthony Davidson have all raced in the past, and I'm sure a lot of the drivers in this series will have the money, talent and connections to go far. We'll wait and see... |
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21 May 2004, 00:48 (Ref:977195) | #6 | ||
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I havent raced against too many, altho my bro has raced against pretty much half the current V8 grid in either karts or F/Ford. Ive had fun at Corporate days with old stagers such as Terry Finnigan, Trevor Ashby, Richard Steigler, Mark Gibbs and Dave Attard. I do remember Paul Pickett of Mo Pro fame being in some Clubman races and one of the Ferriers and Kerryn Brewer.
Marcus if you have raced against Steve Owen etc, you may have raced the bro, lol. |
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21 May 2004, 01:21 (Ref:977205) | #7 | ||
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care to elaborate on who this may be Amonfan ?
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In Loving memory of Peter Brock I hate it when im driving in a straight line & Seb Vettel runs into me GO THE MIGHTY HAWKS !!!! |
21 May 2004, 01:27 (Ref:977207) | #8 | ||
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Sure, im Curt, he is karl Bond
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21 May 2004, 01:44 (Ref:977212) | #9 | ||
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hmmmmmmmmmm , cant say the name rings a bell mate , its possible though , ever had a run at the Albury/Wodonga track ?
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In Loving memory of Peter Brock I hate it when im driving in a straight line & Seb Vettel runs into me GO THE MIGHTY HAWKS !!!! |
21 May 2004, 01:50 (Ref:977214) | #10 | ||
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Nah, neither of us raced there, is that the only place u run?
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21 May 2004, 01:54 (Ref:977215) | #11 | ||
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basically , Ive done griffith and Numurkah as well but only one off meetings , basically stayed on home turf doing club events.
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In Loving memory of Peter Brock I hate it when im driving in a straight line & Seb Vettel runs into me GO THE MIGHTY HAWKS !!!! |
21 May 2004, 01:58 (Ref:977218) | #12 | ||
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ok cool, i havent sprint raced for a while, but karl and i are looking at Clubman for a bit of fun again. The 24 hour should be a load of fun too. Ive raced at most the car circuits around the country and many NSW sprint tracks over the years.
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"..when you are racing, it's life.....anything that happens before or after is just waiting." Steve McQueen as Michael Delaney |
21 May 2004, 11:25 (Ref:977570) | #13 | ||
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I have already had the luck to drive against a lot of F3000/F1 drivers, not in a race, but on testing days... Button, Heylen, Verdonck, Verstappen, D'Ambrosio, M. Schumacher, ea... All of them at Genk...
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21 May 2004, 16:42 (Ref:977892) | #14 | ||
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I raced in a regional series against Sam Hornish Jr for a few years, and also at those races watched Sarah Fisher and Danica Patrick race in other classes. Also ran against Casey Atwood once in Charlotte.
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21 May 2004, 17:06 (Ref:977925) | #15 | ||
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I used to work for a karting firm and had the pleasure of meeting and helping the following
Luke Hines Tom Sisley Gareth Howell and also worked with Jenson Button (BAR) Anthony Davidson (BAR Test Driver) Johnny Herbert (Ex F1 Driver) David Coulthard when he was in F3 Allan McNish when he was in F3 Gareth Rees when he was in F3 |
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28 May 2004, 11:03 (Ref:986081) | #16 | ||
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Marcus, were's 'home turf'?
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29 May 2004, 01:39 (Ref:986851) | #17 | ||
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2 posts up hg
Albury/Wodonga kart club mate |
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In Loving memory of Peter Brock I hate it when im driving in a straight line & Seb Vettel runs into me GO THE MIGHTY HAWKS !!!! |
29 May 2004, 12:36 (Ref:987172) | #18 | ||
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that doesn't exactly say that!
We (The Mrs and I) raced at Albury a couple of times, including the Vic Closed in '94... gee that's 10 years ago! |
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29 May 2004, 12:40 (Ref:987176) | #19 | ||
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time flies huh ?
I wasnt even a member back then |
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In Loving memory of Peter Brock I hate it when im driving in a straight line & Seb Vettel runs into me GO THE MIGHTY HAWKS !!!! |
1 Jun 2004, 10:55 (Ref:990123) | #20 | ||
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raced against Marcus Ambrose (went out on the turps with him a few times and brought my second kart off him)
Owen Kelly a few times as well i think may have to get out the old programs |
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23 Jun 2004, 10:52 (Ref:1013143) | #21 | ||
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I was lucky enough to race
Davidson(f1) Button(f1) Paffet(dtm) Luke hines(Btcc) Tom Sisley(?) Wes Barber(F renault?) Ryan Dalziel(now F Atlantic?) Ryan Sharpe(F Renault again?) and various others who have all gone on to do somewhat better than me |
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28 Dec 2004, 22:38 (Ref:1189097) | #25 | ||
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Daniel Laddiman.
Raced with him in Rotax last year and September this year he started T-Cars and has already taken 3 wins!! I think he got his first in something like only his 2nd ever car race. Is also the youngest ARDS license holder, a name to llok out for in the Touring Car scene |
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