2006 CCWS Silly Season - Page 9

cos · 3 Jan 2006, 00:54 (Ref:1493799)

From a grandprix.com article concerning Alex Wurz and Williams F1...

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We hear, incidentally, that Ryan Briscoe also popped up in the negotiations at Williams… For the time being, however, Ryan is still looking for a job in America. He recently tested for the PKV Racing Champ Car team at Sebring… PKV has yet to decide what to do about drivers in 2006 with neither Jimmy Vasser nor Cristiano da Matta confirmed. PKV has tested Ryan Dalziel, Giorgio Pantano, Briscoe and Katherine Legge in recent weeks and the fact that Briscoe popped up in the Williams equation suggests that PKV may have made a decision.

Our feeling is that PKV team boss Kevin Kalkhoven may ultimately conclude that Legge is the best investment… It could be that the war between Champ Car and IRL will be fought out by the female stars in 2006.

mountainstar · 3 Jan 2006, 06:42 (Ref:1493852)

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Originally Posted by Snrub

It's been feeling very stale around here lately. If anyone has any ideas, PLEASE start some new threads!

Too busy chasing girls, sorry. A girl from Surfers Paradise(yes, strange coincidence) has all of my attention now.

GBoehm · 3 Jan 2006, 15:20 (Ref:1494192)

Well if PKV has the money... Heck why not four cars: Da Matta, Vasser, Briscoe, Legge... That four times the data for one team why not??

GBoehm · 3 Jan 2006, 15:21 (Ref:1494193)

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Originally Posted by Snrub

Without your CC speed fix have you resorted to chemical means?

I think part of the solution to the lack of racing is coming up with some better topics of discussion! It's been feeling very stale around here lately. If anyone has any ideas, PLEASE start some new threads!

See Livery thread... It was the only Idea I could come up with...

Amar7605 · 3 Jan 2006, 18:32 (Ref:1494285)

Yeah, I started that CART liquidation thread.

ozrevhead · 4 Jan 2006, 04:06 (Ref:1494524)

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Originally Posted by cos

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Originally Posted by grandprix.com

We hear, incidentally, that Ryan Briscoe also popped up in the negotiations at Williams… For the time being, however, Ryan is still looking for a job in America. He recently tested for the PKV Racing Champ Car team at Sebring… PKV has yet to decide what to do about drivers in 2006 with neither Jimmy Vasser nor Cristiano da Matta confirmed. PKV has tested Ryan Dalziel, Giorgio Pantano, Briscoe and Katherine Legge in recent weeks and the fact that Briscoe popped up in the Williams equation suggests that PKV may have made a decision.

Our feeling is that PKV team boss Kevin Kalkhoven may ultimately conclude that Legge is the best investment… It could be that the war between Champ Car and IRL will be fought out by the female stars in 2006.

oh thats perfect

mac · 18 Jan 2006, 06:26 (Ref:1503557)

Reports out of Australia have Marcus Marshall arranging tests with HVM and possibly Dale Coyne in upcoming weeks.

coyote9999 · 18 Jan 2006, 15:02 (Ref:1503828)

Sorry but I must say that Marcus Marcshall, in my mind, was given his chance last year and did not live up to expectations.

Omega99 · 18 Jan 2006, 21:32 (Ref:1504028)

Dominguez's first year with HVM was a stinker. His second was much much better, so perhaps Marshall will show the same improvement.

coyote9999 · 18 Jan 2006, 22:55 (Ref:1504085)

The difference was that he had some outings which showed potential. There are many more drivers out there that have more potential. Sorry but unless he buy's his drive then I don't see how he can make it to the big leagues again.

D.R.T. · 19 Jan 2006, 05:19 (Ref:1504190)

Another example is Nelson Phillipe. Awful in 04 but improved and showed his right to be on the grid in 06.

Marshall obviously wasnt ready for CC in 05 coming straight from F3, but maybe if he can get a ride with HVM or Coyne for 06 he might show something.

Snrub · 19 Jan 2006, 17:30 (Ref:1504564)

The difference is that Philippe showed improvement over the 2004 season. Towards the end of 2004 he had some okay races. I didn't notice any improvement from Marshall in 2005.

Alwaysfirst · 19 Jan 2006, 18:20 (Ref:1504593)

Autosport is reporting that Team Australia is considering expanding the team to 3 cars to run Tagliani, Power & Briscoe. If they do choose to do this then I think that Ryan will be a valuable asset to the team. Would also be good to see Team Australia expand to 3 cars for a whole season with 3 good drivers.

coyote9999 · 19 Jan 2006, 19:07 (Ref:1504626)

So me that would be a real good step in the right direction. A logical step. This would leave PKV still with an abundance of good drivers to choose from. But please let Legge alone for 1 year.

mac · 19 Jan 2006, 22:52 (Ref:1504786)

Not sure that Team Australia is Ryan's first choice. But it might not be a bad fallback plan.

Go_For_Pole · 19 Jan 2006, 23:27 (Ref:1504820)

Fingers crossed because Briscoe will be a valuable asset to the championship and the team.

The Amigos are gathering all thee top talent outside F1 aren't they?

Amar7605 · 21 Jan 2006, 00:31 (Ref:1505671)

I have to admit - doesn't feel great that thie year we're talking about who is going to be in what car, rather than are there going to be enough cars to make a series this year?

My how fortunes have changed!

Snrub · 21 Jan 2006, 02:05 (Ref:1505690)

Team Ausi outperformed expectations through much of last, I would expect them to improve further. With Tag and Briscoe together they could be a regular front challanger, although perhaps not a serious threat to win on a regular basis. That's not to take anything away from Power, that kid has talent.

D.R.T. · 21 Jan 2006, 07:23 (Ref:1505744)

Yeah Briscoe, Tags and Power all in the same equipment would be a tantalising proposition.

carsten66 · 21 Jan 2006, 15:55 (Ref:1506091)

Until now, who is confirmed for 2006? I only know about the two guys for Rusport and NHR... Tracy, Tag, Phillipe and Bremer too... that's all... or have I missed something !?

jondownunder · 21 Jan 2006, 18:32 (Ref:1506175)

Bas Leinders is targeting a drive in Champ Car, with backing from GoldenPalace.com -
http://www.formula3.cc/content/view/7123/40/

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Together with sponsor, GoldenPalace.com, Bas Leinders is now targeting a drive in the Champ Car World Series.

Bas Leinders: “Indeed. Last year we started too late to still make a deal in the Champ Car World Series. This year I hope to make the cross to America. GoldenPalace.com has the intention to help me to be at the start of the Championship.”

carsten66 · 22 Jan 2006, 00:30 (Ref:1506369)

most of it is pure speculation and depending on the thoughts that three teams are expanding to a three car team... but the list looks not that bad...

Newman/Haas: Sébastien Bourdais, Bruno Junqueira, Oriol Servia?
Forsythe: Paul Tracy, Mario Dominguez, Timo Glock?, Patrick Carpentier?
RuSPORT: Justin Wilson, A.J. Allmendinger
PKV: Jimmy Vasser, Katherine Legge?, Giorgio Pantano?, Cristiano DaMatta?, Ryan Dalziel?, Timo Glock?, Darren Manning?
Conquest: Nelson Philippe, Andrew Ranger?
Team Australia: Alex Tagliani, Will Power, Ryan Briscoe
HVM: Ronnie Bremer, Rodolfo Lavin?
Rocketsports: Michael McDowell?, Franck Montagny?
Dale Coyne: Ricardo Sperafico, ...?

??? ... looking for a seat/available: Patrick Carpentier, Cristiano DaMatta, Björn Wirdheim, Oriol Servia, Timo Glock, Richard Lyons, Andrew Ranger, Michael Valiante, Antonio Pizzonia, Bas Leinders, Darren Manning, Franck Montagny, Ryan Dalziel, Rodolfo Lavin, Giorgio Pantano...

StickShift · 22 Jan 2006, 02:25 (Ref:1506427)

IIRC, Valiante has committed to Grand-Am in 2006.

D.R.T. · 29 Jan 2006, 02:18 (Ref:1511066)

Will Power is confirmed in the #5 Team Australia car. Bit of a dark horse for 06 aswell.

In an Australian publication, credibility is questionable but its discussion never the less has written that NHR is now looking and all but finished finalising a deal to run Chris Da Matta in 06 ?

Odd thinking Servia and a cashed up Glock would be more in line ?

If any of this comes to any fruition Glock could be pushing his way into the Forsythe stable.

Flatspot · 29 Jan 2006, 16:02 (Ref:1511333)

I'd love to see Glock in a very competative ride like Forsythe. IMO he is the best new driver to come along in a few years.

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