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Mc Crae?
« 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?
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Re:Mc Crae?
« Reply #1 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" !!! ::) ::)
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« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2004, 10:22:34 pm »
To be honest I dont mind if he doesnt drive...  
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Re:Mc Crae?
« Reply #3 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
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Re:Mc Crae?
« Reply #4 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.
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« Reply #5 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.
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« Reply #6 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.
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« Reply #7 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?
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Re:Mc Crae?
« Reply #8 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?
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Re:Mc Crae?
« Reply #9 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........
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« Reply #10 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. ::)
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« Reply #11 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...........
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