Paul Morris - Officials & 2012

[paydirt]

Originally Posted by ford71

^ you forgot to cue for the KFC ad

....and the 'Enforcer car Patrol' ad...

By the way, how did the ECPA transform a rusty old MkII Cortina into an Escort?

[Bugger All]

What concerns me a lot more is that there has been 25 replies to this thread (and countless others related to PMM on other threads) about Paul Morris since the 20th of July but not one solitary post in the best grid girls thread. Makes me wonder where some peoples priorities are???

[dsg]

Originally Posted by Bugger All

What concerns me a lot more is that there has been 25 replies to this thread (and countless others related to PMM on other threads) about Paul Morris since the 20th of July but not one solitary post in the best grid girls thread. Makes me wonder where some peoples priorities are???

Maybe some people on here have realised that looking at strippers with their clothes on is a poor choice when they can go to a dedicated site on the interwebs that specialise in their favourite fetish. At least when mum’s not looking over their shoulder.

[Malfunction Junction]

Originally Posted by mac

Picture this completely hypothetical scenario...

Nameless Fujitsu Driver (NFD) has been cruising up to the back of Morris for the last two laps... He gets a tow going down Conrod Straight, but as they approach The Chase Morris positions his car on the inside to defend... NFD turns in on a wider line to get a good run - he does... He goes around the final part of The Chase on the outside and as they approach the braking zone for Murrays Corner, NFD is halfway up the inside of Morris... Morris brakes ridiculously late and pulls clear under brakes - but it's too late and he runs wide on the exit... This gives NFD a great opportunity as he gets a run on Morris down the main straight and moves to the inside... They are side-by-side under brakes, however NFD has track position... Morris attempts to drive around the outside of Hell Corner - it is never going to work and he drifts wide, the two touch at the exit, pushing Morris wider and his right side wheels run through the gravel as he loses the place...

Aggrieved at the small contact, Paul's red mist descends... He brakes later than NFD at Griffins Bend, and gets a better exit... He brakes later again at The Cutting and gives the rear a tap... Morris gets a good run out of the cutting and, armed with his "rubbin's racin', payback's a *****, it should be ok to turn someone around, red mist" attitude, shoves the front of his car up the inside as NFD turns into Reid Park... Morris's front makes contact with the right rear of NFD... NFD's car spins and makes heavy contact with the right side wall... Morris continues, as NFD's car bounces off the wall and rolls back into the middle of the track, on the other side of a completely blind crest, as cars approach at racing speed...

What happens next?

Does Paul care? Or is he just glad that he got his revenge? Could there be a criminal case if it was determined that Paul acted deliberately and caused a situation where a fellow competitor was hurt, or worse? Would Paul's attitude be the same if he ever looked like racing for something more than his own interest (ie. a championship or even a race win) these days? Did he enjoyed being punched by Tony Longhurst? Does anyone else find it ironic that Morris once carried 'Diet' Coke sponsorship?

Having said all that... I like and respect Paul. He adds colour, variety and a sense of humour to a sometimes boring paddock... I just disagree vehemently with his take on this.

There needs to be regulation - and it needs to be applied with common sense. We cannot have a free for all - go and watch the Toronto Indycar race from a couple of weekends ago to see what happens when there is no regulation. It was an absolute disaster.

Australians, perhaps moreso than Americans, expect sporting integrity - and (by and large) Australian racing fans are cultured enough to appreciate a quality piece of racing over a driver punting a rival out of the way to take the position.

Total fantasy. The limp dude would have hip and shouldered NFD into the "rat" barrier at the exit of the chase.

[Tourer]

Originally Posted by paydirt

....and the 'Enforcer car Patrol' ad...

By the way, how did the ECPA transform a rusty old MkII Cortina into an Escort?

Shrinkage? Old age?

[Bruce Moxon]

Originally Posted by Buckshot

There is only one phrase which springs into my mind everytime the topic of Paul Morris is raised and that is "constant acts of extreme spasticity".

People with cerebral palsy, their families, friends, carers and others who 'get it' will find this offensive.

Not in a position to comment on Mr Morris, sorry.



Bruce Moxon

[Sheep Stations]

Then don't comment at all.

Whilst the word spastic when used in the context you are suggesting is highly offensive, the readers in most on this site will 'get it' that Buckshot was using the term in it's modern evolutionary context, to suggest clumsiness, hyperactivity and generally uncool.

No, I don't want to start a debate on semantics, can we please just stick to sagging off Morris please?

[ff s conscience]

Originally Posted by Sheep Stations

No, I don't want to start a debate on semantics, can we please just stick to sagging off Morris please?

whatever "sagging" is, I don't want to do it to anyone, let alone Paul.

What a stupid bloody thread this is.

I've worked a little with Paul in the Ferrari racing he's done, he has always been great fun, supremely competitive and great for team morale.

he's a character, and the sport needs them.

It's good to have someone to hate, it inspire the passion.......


I hate Fords AND Holdens, FWIW.

[kramer]

Did you see this week's Auto Action? They report Morris as claiming he'd be 'a second and a half' quicker than Rodney Jane, or he'll (Morris) give up racing.

But then, Morris does talk some nonsense, doesn't he? His Indian name would be 'talks before thinks'.



Kramer

[Sheep Stations]

Originally Posted by ff s conscience

whatever "sagging" is, I don't want to do it to anyone, let alone Paul.

What a stupid bloody thread this is.

I've worked a little with Paul in the Ferrari racing he's done, he has always been great fun, supremely competitive and great for team morale.

he's a character, and the sport needs them.

It's good to have someone to hate, it inspire the passion.......


I hate Fords AND Holdens, FWIW.

A typo...meant 'slagging'. Probably my first, damn iPad touch screen.

Make sure you spell and grammar check ff, or I'll be on to you faster than when one of your rigs plays up like a second hand lawn mower.

I'm sure PM is a hoot to be around, but I can't think of a bigger loose cannon on track, and seemingly beyond reproach or penalty. He's made a bold statement about being a second an a half faster than Rodney Jane. All RJ needs to do is answer the challenge, just make it a short stop go track to be sure, maybe Symmons Plains.

[brown dog]

Originally Posted by ff s conscience

whatever "sagging" is, I don't want to do it to anyone, let alone Paul.

What a stupid bloody thread this is.

I've worked a little with Paul in the Ferrari racing he's done, he has always been great fun, supremely competitive and great for team morale.

he's a character, and the sport needs them.

It's good to have someone to hate, it inspire the passion.......


I hate Fords AND Holdens, FWIW.

+1

Its okay to have a discussion thread about the statements made by Paul Morris, but this thread takes things a bit far IMO. I have met Paul Morris a few times in the past, and although he may be a bit "controversial" on and off track, he is not a bad guy. Leave the endless slagging off to the teenie forums

Conrad Timms

[porsche91722]

Originally Posted by brown dog

+1

Its okay to have a discussion thread about the statements made by Paul Morris, but this thread takes things a bit far IMO. I have met Paul Morris a few times in the past, and although he may be a bit "controversial" on and off track, he is not a bad guy. Leave the endless slagging off to the teenie forums

Conrad Timms

If people say and do idiotic things in the public domain, and motor sport is no different, then they deserve to get castigated. His arrogance and the ridiculous statements that he regularly makes, are more than likely his way of getting publicity for the pretty average results his team has attained. In that respect, it's working.

[Just Do It!]

Did you see the Barbagallo Development Series coverage, Conrad?

With all due respect, making a statement that says a particular driver will never finish any race that you are entered in is taking things a bit far, irrespective of pedigree. It really is perriless.

Paul is a great and fun guy by all accounts. He was a star of the Supertourer days.

Sometimes though, some people have to be taken aside and given a quiet word to save face, and integrity.

About now is good!

[team drinkalot]

So, how is this world deveoped into a cotton wool society full of nancy boy's and sensitive creatures?
It's a sad day when grease monkeys, tradies, footballer's (yes real men) have to watch their tongue.

Now I want all you guy's to go to pink built in wardrobe, take your skirts off and put some pants on.

[peckstar]

good call

[D.R.T.]

Yeah, amazing chat.

[Bevan-L]

On for young and old!!!!!!!!!!!

[Oran Park Forever]

Every time Paul goes "fishing", he grabs a huge haul.....

Some of his favourite catches include:
*Cafe Latte sipping, facial lotioned nancy boys (breed numbers are multiplying by the day!)
*Safety obsessed modern drivers (not racers)
*Commentators who shudder with fear when one car gets within 5cm of another.


Hook, line & sinker.......

PM for PM!



.

[St00ge]

Originally Posted by Oran Park Forever

Every time Paul goes "fishing", he grabs a huge haul.....

Some of his favourite catches include:
*Cafe Latte sipping, facial lotioned nancy boys (breed numbers are multiplying by the day!)
*Safety obsessed modern drivers (not racers)
*Commentators who shudder with fear when one car gets within 5cm of another.


Hook, line & sinker.......

PM for PM!



.

I Agree, master fisherman

[Trev Campbell]

I wonder if it what he says gets people riled up not because of what he said but who said it.

I happen to agree with some of the things Morris has said. Current drivers are soft, rubbin's racin etc. But find Paul to come across as a bit of a tool.

However when Russell Ingall says almost exactly that same thing, many people go 'Yeah Rusty's probably right"

I put this down to
A) Rusty has Charisma, Morris seen as a bit of an oaf
B) Rusty has done eveything on talent alone, Morris rightly or wrongly is seen as a SORF
C) Rusty has the runs on the board in V8S, Morris not a real success story.

Just my two cents worth

[team drinkalot]

A) Rusty has Charisma, Morris seen as a bit of an oaf
B) Rusty has done eveything on talent alone, Morris rightly or wrongly is seen as a SORF
C) Rusty has the runs on the board in V8S, Morris not a real success story.

Just my two cents worth[/QUOTE]

I wish I was as unsuccessful as Paul, Dad or no Dad. I am sure he could run the pants off a kangaroo.

Just remember, if when Russel say's this stuff there is little media coverage.

[JC Ohope]

'Fists fly in Nascar Pit'

Looks like Boris will get along really well with PM

From what he said at Watkins Glen, he will not be intimidated by any driver at the Armor All Gold Coast 600, no matter if they are a V8 Supercar regular or another of the visiting international stars.

Lucky he's on the same team as Russell Ingall then, if not I'd hope that he'd give him an Enforcer 'Welcome back to Australia'

[Trev Campbell]

Just saw this from Queensland Raceway. Quite funny in light of Paul's recent comments. Ha Ha Ha

6 777 Bob Jane T-Marts Rodney Jane Ford Falcon FG 5000 23 21 1:11.7726 0:00.5711
7 67 Sargent Security Racing Paul Morris Holden Commodore VE 5000 13 4 1:11.8577 0:00.6562

[speedreader]

Just saw this from Queensland Raceway. Quite funny in light of Paul's recent comments. Ha Ha Ha

6 777 Bob Jane T-Marts Rodney Jane Ford Falcon FG 5000 23 21 1:11.7726 0:00.5711
7 67 Sargent Security Racing Paul Morris Holden Commodore VE 5000 13 4 1:11.8577 0:00.6562

You cant always rely on what you read - Morris had been comprehensively fastest throughout both practice sessions with Perkins & Percat chasing hard but then he stopped on circuit with a mechanical issue that caused a red flag. Dont know if it was better ambient temperatures, change of tyres or what but when the practice restarted around 10 mins later, everyone's times came down quite quickly...

[GTRMagic]

Meantime, Mr Morris came 2nd for the round overall at the weekend...

While Mr Jane crashed out, blew an engine and scratched his and other cars