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Club Arnage => General Discussion => Topic started by: gibberish on January 05, 2004, 10:59:24 am

Title: Mc Crae?
Post by: gibberish on January 05, 2004, 10:59:24 am
Now I might be a bit late here, but I read at the weekend that Colin McCrae was in talks with Ferrari about driving the 2004 race.  Anyone know anything else?
Title: Re:Mc Crae?
Post by: dryhen on January 06, 2004, 09:21:07 pm
there was a bit about it in Autosport (Jan 1st) - possibility of CM driving a 550 Maranello in 2004 (didn't they sound GOOOOOD last year?). What I don't understand tho is the fact that MacRae is supposed to be talking to Care Racing, which puts it all together (moneywise) for Prodrive. And who owns Prodrive?  None other than David Richards - about whom Mr Macrae has been somewhat less than complimentary recently with regard to a Subaru WRC drive in Richard  Burns' absence...........   "Don't do as I say - do as I do" !!! ::) ::)
Title: Re:Mc Crae?
Post by: Ruptured Duck Motorsport on January 06, 2004, 10:22:34 pm
To be honest I dont mind if he doesnt drive...  
Title: Re:Mc Crae?
Post by: Robbo SPS on January 07, 2004, 12:55:40 am
Quote from: Dreamracers on January 06, 2004, 10:22:34 pm
To be honest I dont mind if he doesnt drive...  

It would be nice to see his style on the track , a 550 sideways.  ;D
Title: Re:Mc Crae?
Post by: jpchenet on January 07, 2004, 01:18:51 am
Quote from: Dreamracers on January 06, 2004, 10:22:34 pm
To be honest I dont mind if he doesnt drive...  

Why DR??  I agree with Robbo, flicking a 550 sideways through the Mulsannne Chicannes could be great.
Title: Re:Mc Crae?
Post by: Fax on January 07, 2004, 04:14:25 am
Must admit, it would be interesting to see how he would fare.  There have been some top rally drivers who have made very successful transitions to sportscar racing, Vic Elford & Gerard Larrousse immediately spring to mind. Not always the other way around. Anyone remember some of Derek Bell's stabs at the RAC?  Derek? oh Derek? DEREK! SMASH, BANG,CRASH!!
Things have become so specialzed today....would be interesting.
John
Title: Re:Mc Crae?
Post by: TonyT on January 07, 2004, 10:00:24 am
Maybe they will create a slight detour off the mulsanne straight into the forest and back again.
Title: Re:Mc Crae?
Post by: gibberish on January 07, 2004, 10:14:29 am
Quote from: TonyT on January 07, 2004, 10:00:24 am
Maybe they will create a slight detour off the mulsanne straight into the forest and back again.


Now that WOULD be fun.  Anyone for a flying Mercedes?
Title: Re:Mc Crae?
Post by: Ruptured Duck Motorsport on January 07, 2004, 10:39:18 am
Quote from: jpchenet on January 07, 2004, 01:18:51 am
Quote from: Dreamracers on January 06, 2004, 10:22:34 pm
To be honest I dont mind if he doesnt drive...  

Why DR??  I agree with Robbo, flicking a 550 sideways through the Mulsannne Chicannes could be great.

He would probably spend any time not on track complaining and generaly being a prima-donna wanting more money for his next stint....

Cynical? Moi?
Title: Re:Mc Crae?
Post by: mgmark on January 07, 2004, 10:50:33 am
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There have been some top rally drivers who have made very successful transitions to sportscar racing

It seems to work that way round but not the other, which probably means that rally drivers need more "feel", natural driving ability and car control than circuit racers.   Seems that the Dakar is working out for him so far, sitting third overall........
Title: Re:Mc Crae?
Post by: gibberish on January 07, 2004, 10:57:45 am
Quote from: Dreamracers on January 07, 2004, 10:39:18 am
He would probably spend any time not on track complaining and generaly being a prima-donna wanting more money for his next stint....

Almost certainly.  It's what he appears to do best. ::)
Title: Re:Mc Crae?
Post by: mgmark on January 07, 2004, 11:04:22 am
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He would probably spend any time not on track complaining and generaly being a prima-donna wanting more money for his next stint..

I would hope that anyone like that wouldn't last long at Le Mans then...........