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Agree with Alliturken. I pull for all of them too. I think this guy must have impressed alot of the important people. Have you raced against him Mrinvader? How do you know him. Sounds like you have some inside information, or must be some reason you seem put him down.
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Im not putting him down...have I ever said anything negative about him? At this point Colin and Scott are our only hopes....at this point. Now maybe in a few years another star will shine. But here is an example. Charlie Kimball who is a great driver did not do as well as some expected in FF, where Colin and Scott in a much tougher arena blew everyone away. I have never raced against John, but I have seen him drive and I did not think he was that impressive, but as you said he is very young and is still learning. Going to europe to race JICA was the right thing to do. If he can win races in 2006 in JICA then I believe all the hype will be true, but I just dont think it is.
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11 Feb 2005, 22:45 (Ref:1223335) | #129 | |
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Europe is really compeitive they say. You do not think he will be near the front at all this year do you?
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my 14yo, who has been driving carts for seven years, is 6'3"and while he'd love to race formula cars, he's almost too tall! fortunately he has an alternative sport in elite junior basketball. at the age of 12 he could throw an 1800kg ute around apaddock without any trouble so physically handlinga formula car wouldn't be much trouble. In Aus 12yo can apply for a Junior Racing Licence, which they must show competence for the class they want to race. Can get a full Adult licence at 16yo
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AS far as the sport and kids arguement goes my son has been playing basketball since age 6, at elite level since age 10, you should see the amount of training that demands, try four sesions of 1.5-2 hours a week including two at 6am! Really sorts the kids from the kids!! He's been driving since he could sit on my lap, I do race so he was pushing race cars around at age 3 and has had his own car for the past three years. As we live on a property he can drive it on the private roads and is encouraged to do so to experience all aspects of car control. The question of should they shouldn't they will always be vexed and it comes down to an individual assessment of the teenager, mental attitude, desire, etc. Also helps if dad has a thick wallet!
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29 Mar 2005, 19:27 (Ref:1264557) | #135 | |
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Can you get Red Bull backing here in the UK or Australia. Is it just USA they focus on, thanks
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Red Bull seem very very low key in the UK for some reason.
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31 Mar 2005, 18:01 (Ref:1266435) | #137 | |
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His website also shows he won a Rotax Race in Italy as well.
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