Katherine Legge - Page 4

TedN · 13 Oct 2005, 14:00 (Ref:1432747)

Legge was the centrepiece of last night's episode of Race Car Driver (Edmonton event). Really good behind-the-scenes piece with Polestar team owners Jim and Pam Griffith. Legge lives with them during the season. I am very impressed with Legge. Very level-headed and not caught up by the glamour. IMHO, this has been the best episode so far. Great stuff!

Ted

okeefe · 13 Oct 2005, 20:27 (Ref:1433046)

Isn't she doing great! I was just going to post about that Race Car Driver last night - I believe it is being re-run on October 15 too. I admire her very much for staying back until she herself knows she is ready for Champ Car - and I hope those are traits of a one day champ! I like her teammate ABesette too who comes from rally.

Kicking-back · 13 Oct 2005, 20:40 (Ref:1433061)

She's doing a good job in a poor field.

If she can maintain her performance against better opponents, all credit to her.

macdaddy · 14 Oct 2005, 00:50 (Ref:1433203)

Seems like everybody who raced there this year will have that same criticism thrust upon them. Shame. I thought she did great.

SPRacer · 14 Oct 2005, 01:38 (Ref:1433230)

That was a great piece on her. I especially liked when she was talking about how competetive she is, and that sometimes she wants to win so badly that it makes her whole body ache. I think she showcased that competitiveness with her driving this year. Good luck to her.

Kicking-back · 14 Oct 2005, 05:50 (Ref:1433304)

For what its worth - her laptimes at most races this year were slower than those of Danica Patrick at the same circuits last year.

Now, Danica didn't win a race - a clear indication last year was a better year in terms of talent.

Next year Atlantic should be fantastic though

Mystery · 14 Oct 2005, 08:18 (Ref:1433384)

Not so sure about that. Could indicate Danica is very quick over a single lap (which is undoubtedly true) but not so steady yet over a race distance (possibly also true). Looking forward to seeing the pair of them develop further next year though

Kicking-back · 14 Oct 2005, 09:47 (Ref:1433432)

I'm talking about lap times through the race.

I have an analysis of it somewhere - which also uses a driver who competed both years as a reference.

Mystery · 14 Oct 2005, 12:13 (Ref:1433540)

I remember seeing that actually, so dont dig it out on my account. I'll compare the two of them the day they compete in the same series in the same season. Until then I'll just wish them both well.

cos · 16 Oct 2005, 08:23 (Ref:1434809)

Legge to get F1 test

Raven · 16 Oct 2005, 08:25 (Ref:1434812)

Why does everywhere keep printing she's from Northampton. I thought she was from Guildford!?

Rob29 · 16 Oct 2005, 11:14 (Ref:1434956)

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Originally Posted by Raven

Why does everywhere keep printing she's from Northampton. I thought she was from Guildford!?

Her website says born in Guildford now lives in Northampton.

macdaddy · 18 Oct 2005, 22:45 (Ref:1437409)

Not only is she scheduled for an F1 test, but now she's got one lined up in a ChampCar. Her feet seem solidly on the ground, though.

"Until I prove myself some more I know that both Champ Car and Formula 1 are out of my reach."

okeefe · 19 Oct 2005, 16:15 (Ref:1438100)

Yes - I think her grasp of reality and her ability to live in that reality rather than live in her own ego is one of her best and most beautiful traits. I sure hope she goes far!

macdaddy · 20 Oct 2005, 00:04 (Ref:1438470)

Quote:

Atlantic continues to be the plan, since it’s going to be a fantastic series next year, with the new car and engine and of course the $2 million prize. But so far I have nothing signed yet; I think it all depends on what I can do on these upcoming tests.

A short interview.

gttouring · 20 Oct 2005, 00:16 (Ref:1438475)

I think she's is the best "girl" out there, if that matter anymore. She is far better than Danica "DP" patrick, and in racing well wins are what keeps one getting signed, unless you are in NASCAR than your daddy or uncle or pappy can sign you ad infinitum...
Atlantics for another year with ford power, strongr engines and faster drives, if she wins again- she will be a welcome member into CCWS

rustyfan · 20 Oct 2005, 07:06 (Ref:1438600)

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Originally Posted by gttouring

She is far better than Danica "DP" Patrick

Pretty bold statement there, and so far I can't say I have seen much from Legge to back it up.

Kicking-back · 20 Oct 2005, 08:44 (Ref:1438662)

Danica Patrick has generally outpaced Indy500 and several IndyCar race winner Buddy Rice this year, so she does have some merit.

gttouring · 22 Oct 2005, 16:33 (Ref:1440673)

well legge has had 3 wins in Atlantics- to danicas zero....
i think she has got it, while Danica is a decent racer- where are the wins?

Kicking-back · 22 Oct 2005, 16:47 (Ref:1440686)

Compare the opposition Danica had in Atlantics to that of Katherine...

mountainstar · 22 Oct 2005, 21:01 (Ref:1440847)

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Originally Posted by Kicking-back

Compare the opposition Danica had in Atlantics to that of Katherine...

It's not much different, sorry. The level of competition this year was just as tough as the past few years.

Kicking-back · 22 Oct 2005, 21:17 (Ref:1440852)

We'll have to agree to disagree then.

Charles Zwolsman's one of the poorest Atlantic champions for some time, in my view.

Rime · 29 Oct 2005, 09:31 (Ref:1446611)

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Originally Posted by Kicking-back

We'll have to agree to disagree then.

Charles Zwolsman's one of the poorest Atlantic champions for some time, in my view.

Let's just wait and see, I know he could surprise a few of you in Mexico...

Roninho · 29 Oct 2005, 22:45 (Ref:1447095)

Well, that would be a surprise indeed.

Zwolsman had 3 years in F3 and still only managed 16th in the standings in his final f3 season. i wish him all the best, but for now i have to agree with kicking-back, Zwolsman isn't a big champ.

Marcel ten Caat · 30 Oct 2005, 08:18 (Ref:1447292)

His time in F3 wasn't that good indeed. But the moment he got into a good team he was struck by a serious illness (and still Kolles kept him with the team). In 2000 he was vice-champ in Formula Renault 2000 and would have won it if he wasn't punted off the track by a certain Felipe Massa (who clinched the title with that action). Winning TA shows he's getting back.

I have to agree though that I don't rate him among the best drivers of the junior series.

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