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25 Oct 2005, 05:39 (Ref:1442763) | #26 | ||
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At least there where signs of improvement, so I will take it.
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25 Oct 2005, 09:43 (Ref:1442878) | #27 | ||
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Ooh I was obviously not paying too much attention to the race. Thats a shame that he got hit. But yes we did seem to be a bit better at this race. Although we would have hoped for Thomas to be a bit closer to the front ... sooner rather than later!!
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27 Oct 2005, 08:05 (Ref:1444816) | #28 | ||
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Hi guys,
been busy last few weeks...miss beeing lazy at work back in SA! hehe Hi Garson007, nice to see a mate from my home town. |
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4 Nov 2005, 18:04 (Ref:1452244) | #29 | ||
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I don't know if changing drivers, again, is the correct way of going about things...
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8 Nov 2005, 09:36 (Ref:1455004) | #30 | ||
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yeah, the race at Brands i attended had Steven racing and he did amazing. he should get another run tho
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8 Nov 2005, 11:43 (Ref:1455104) | #31 | ||
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Better Luck next Time...Sud Afrika
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8 Nov 2005, 12:04 (Ref:1455125) | #32 | ||
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hahahaha
bloody ausies....... |
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29 Nov 2005, 10:15 (Ref:1472778) | #33 | ||
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I am not at all impressed with SA's A1 efforts, nor with the series itself so far.
If I was Tokyo Sexwale, the SA team owner, I would immediately replace Stephen Simpson as the driver and slot in either young Scheckter or try to so-opt Alan van der Merwe. The team's performances have not been up to scratch at all, despite the lame post-race comments. Hell, we're supposed to be a motorsport nation with a tradition. And as for the commentary on our national broadcaster - it's useless. The guys clearly don't know who's driving what car - it's no good saying "there goes Pakistan on the outside round Lebanon"- who are the drivers ? Unless they start to improve that, the series will struggle ( at least for English speakers). Compared with the triumphant start of F1 masters - 85 000 happy fans at Kyalami, superb racing, and recognisable names - all compered by the inimitable Murray Walker, it looks dismal. |
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29 Nov 2005, 11:36 (Ref:1472844) | #34 | ||
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i tell u supabob, I atttended the 1st race at Brands and it was good for us coz we competed (in the feature race that is) and i thought we could only get better coz the team was really chuffed afterwards in the pits. Even so that TV coverage over here was talking about a silent threat coming from the SA team to watch out for.
BUT... ...since then it has plumetted and been drastically below par. Dont know that much about what's happening back home but its not working and we're losing an oppurtunity to be recognised worldwide. Although u mention the appaling SA coverage, its just so much better being there. So if u have the oppurtunity to go down to the Durban race, TAKE IT! Don't be lazy, It's not that far from u! U'll be amazed by the sound and speed of these cars. I had to go for a checkup on my ears, coz they were still buzzing the next day Wow...GP masters must've been something special. Cheers |
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1 Dec 2005, 09:40 (Ref:1474472) | #35 | ||
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Yep, has been very disappointing (to put it mildly). Don't really know what the problem is, our drivers are proven winners (at least Thomas is) but we just can't get the mix right.
There is a silver lining - It can only get better! |
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1 Dec 2005, 09:52 (Ref:1474490) | #36 | ||
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true, as SA's we always live in hope. Thats 1 of our best qualities.
Who's racing for us this weekend? |
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4 Dec 2005, 22:29 (Ref:1476983) | #37 | ||
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I would guess that it is Stephen; it seems that he has struck a good deal with the SA team. I doubt Scheckter would like to run again before it is a point scoring car and the deal with Alan fell through the floor...
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12 Dec 2005, 05:41 (Ref:1482064) | #38 | ||
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Well now THAT'S more like it!!!! A well deserved, hard worked for third place by the ever smiling Mr. Simpson.
I new we would eventually get there, just glad it finally happened (ran out of excuses, and lost a bet earlier this year). Well done SA, today I am proud to say I am a supporter! Take that Supabob |
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13 Dec 2005, 09:35 (Ref:1482926) | #39 | ||
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yeah, very good show indeed. I told u, its all about patience and perseverence. lol
yah, take that supabob! <kick in the nuts> PS: thanks for keeping up the support guys |
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13 Dec 2005, 09:39 (Ref:1482928) | #40 | ||
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Yes, well done indeed to Team South Africa. Big smiles in the garages after the race I can assure you!
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22 Jan 2006, 12:26 (Ref:1506563) | #41 | ||
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so the Durban race is but a week away...took a walk around the track yesterday...looks great! and with the grandseating nearly sold out, and general admissions sales doing well...we can expect a bumper crowd come the weekend! Lets just hope that the weather is great like today!
And maybe our boys can spring some great success here at home! |
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24 Jan 2006, 05:25 (Ref:1507801) | #42 | ||
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I can't wait for the race! Whe will still have the momentum from the last race, and with the home crowd I believe Simpson (he is again driving I think) will be in top form.
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30 Jan 2006, 13:27 (Ref:1511894) | #43 | ||
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Well then, not really the result that I wanted but I'll take it.
Stephen kept his nose clean and got the points, when other's ran into trouble. He drove a very mature race me thinks. To bad about the trouble in the sprint race, without that we could've been on the podium again. At least we got great exposure, everybody complimented our country and the efford that was put in by the Durban race organisers. |
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30 Jan 2006, 13:37 (Ref:1511909) | #44 | ||
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I agree, the circuit looked great, an enormous turnout from the locals and very well organised. Nice to see Thabo and the Skeik in the pitlane as well. Once again a great advert for South Africa.
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1 Feb 2006, 15:37 (Ref:1513573) | #45 | ||
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ahhh...what a day it was! 117000 Fans over the 3 days....glorious
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6 Feb 2006, 08:50 (Ref:1516416) | #46 | ||
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damn that race must have been so cool, great advert for our country.
Wish i was there tho! WOW! 117000 fans u say. Shows we can even stage the proposed F1 race in years to come. Cheers |
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4 Oct 2006, 10:22 (Ref:1727391) | #47 | ||
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Oooh I missed the race! But think this thread needs to be bumped!
Who Would of thunk it! Congrats South Africa! |
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