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19 Dec 2006, 06:33 (Ref:1794303) | #1 | ||
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Rick's Xmas Message
With thanks to 64XM8 at conrod.com.au:
http://www.toll.com.au/V8_Supercar.html and click on the link. |
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19 Dec 2006, 06:56 (Ref:1794308) | #2 | ||
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And a Multi Billion dollar company with a reputation to uphold lets a load of junk like that (talking about the tissue box) appear on its proprietary website?
If it was the red and yellow mob they would have made someone's voice break in a unique and interesting way |
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Dear sponsors, whinge whinge whinge...
What the?? What sort of christmas message is that?? What is the deal with the ford fans dig?? Not all of toll's partners/customers would be holden fans...It does not present a professional image at all. |
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Agree 100% GTR, I thought this might have been a gee-up but it all appears legit, I wonder how long it will stay on the Toll site?
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19 Dec 2006, 07:09 (Ref:1794315) | #5 | |
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What a load of c**p that was by Rick Kelly, that only supports my opinion on the way this championship was won , an entirely unprofessional and unnecessary way to release some kind of statement on the matter
The tissue box picture on the botom of it is an absolute joke , whatever respect I had for Rick Kelly is now completely gone , good work HSV an Toll on supporting a ridiculous release like this , my blood is boiling |
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19 Dec 2006, 07:30 (Ref:1794320) | #6 | ||
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To be honest... this doesnt suprise me at the slightest. This is the way the spin doctors of media management weave there magic. The sad fact is, i bet Rick Kelly does infact believe it.
Lets see the support for the blue-oval grow in dramatic numbers come Adelaide |
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19 Dec 2006, 07:38 (Ref:1794325) | #7 | ||
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had the release appeared on the HSVDT site, the company could have distanced itself from the comments.
That Mr Tratt and Ms McNutt allow this stuff to be posted on the proprietary Toll website suggests Toll is 100% behind Mr Kelly on this issue, and supports as fact the assertions, dissertations and statements made by Mr Kelly in this statement. |
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19 Dec 2006, 07:47 (Ref:1794326) | #8 | ||
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Sounds like the RK we get to see.
Never let the truth or the obvious ever be apparent in what you say, that's RK through and through. Sorry RK doesn't appear that many of your partners are celebrating. Move along nothing to see here. |
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19 Dec 2006, 08:33 (Ref:1794337) | #9 | |
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funny though isnt (im a shareholder, reckon thats great)
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geez I wish my companies christmas message was like that... Are they putting that on there x-mas cards aswell
The funny thing as I read that message I could hear his whiney high pitch voice in my head saying what I was reading |
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Very Unprofessional of Toll allowing the ravings of a callow youth !
Support LINFOX ! |
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19 Dec 2006, 10:31 (Ref:1794450) | #13 | |
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You guys really are an enigma.
Please, let me explain my comments. Do you really believe those comments are from Rick Kelly himself, or would they have been posted on the Toll website after the comments were first brushed up by the spin doctors? Let me just say that 99% of media releases are touched up by PR departments. That includes a lot of articles and reviews that you frequently read. Let's take the worst case scenario and say that Rick did phrase the article in that exact manner, what is wrong with what he said. His comments were non-emotional and straight to the point. A whinge is usually something that describes comments from a loser... but Rick actually won the championship. He's describing the incident from a winner's perspective. |
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19 Dec 2006, 10:36 (Ref:1794460) | #15 | ||
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I can not belive the codswallup I have just read, and this from our so-called National Champion. Well I think that Kid Kelly will loose more fans and respect with his so-called xmas comments.
And why can not VE$A look into these comments, like they looked into CL at Surfers. POOR on YOU KID KELLY POOR ON YOU. |
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I would suggest an alternative approach which showed humility and an acceptance of consequences (maybe even a begrudging acceptance of some role in the impact of putting the other car out) would have gone over significantly better than this release as it stands. Surely the spin merchants could have concocted something better.... |
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Craig is really saying the officials made an incorrect decision... and HSV/TWR are obviously irate with his comments, as is Rick (obviously). |
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In all honesty, there is a great chance that Rick didn't even see the writeup. Give the young guy a break! |
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19 Dec 2006, 10:47 (Ref:1794480) | #19 | ||
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So he allows people to write things in his name and doesnt read them???
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Despite being a part of the Walkinshaw Performance/Holden Motor Sport/Holden Special Vehicles Dealer Team mafia, the driver still has to watch out for his own image, and how he is perceived by the public. He may not be part of that cosy little club forever either.
That something as interestingly controversial as this has popped out without provocation or any real need is scary... and an uncontrolled piece of media... something the management of that driver may well have second thoughts about releasing now. Perhaps it was to be like the previous Toll Racing internal communications, for the eyes of maybe 1,500 readers inside the Toll business, and parts of their customer base. Either way, its out there now. It confirms for many people that there may be a disconnect between the driver and the rest of the world as well. |
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19 Dec 2006, 11:09 (Ref:1794515) | #22 | |
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You know how the saying goes. If you know you're in the right, then you shouldn't have to explain yourself. That's a lot of explaining...
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Pathetic is the best way to describe it. It's about time he grew up.
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19 Dec 2006, 11:16 (Ref:1794524) | #24 | ||
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I cannot belive that such a thing would be published.
in my opinion rick has just proved what he is not a worthy Champ!!!!! Evan if he didint write it his name is at the end of it... there for its his opinion. as for the tissue box.. what can be said "I would like to see proof he had superior car speed" What race meeting was this guy at?? qualifing Craig 1:34.5579 Rick 1:34.7200 Shoot out Craig 1:34.6344 Rick 1:35.0851 Race 1 Craig 1:36.5800 (P4) Rick 1:36.7995 (P5) Race 2 Craig 1:36.5391 (P3) Rick 1:36.3996 (P4) WoW Rick has the car speed in one Race Race 3 What can we say but leave it to rick "Did I tap Craig Lowndes in Race 3? Yes, I did." If there was ever a case of bringing the sport into disrepute, I think we have just scene it with rick press release...... Last edited by wishbone; 19 Dec 2006 at 11:23. |
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If Rick's comments are indeed true about Roland Dane's unproven accusations "of Rick Kelly stating that he would make sure the race would last no longer than 2 laps"... there is nothing moral about that statement...in fact it's a sign of a desperate bunch, Mr Dane. The evidence was presented by all parties at the hearing... the data doesn't lie, nor does the video, Messrs Dane and Lowndes. I wouldn't be surprised if Lowndes gets fined for his 'immoral' comments as he has clearly overstepped the mark and taken a backhanded swipe at the officials and HSV. |
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