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With that first top12 win still eluding moose maybe 2007 will be the season for him ?
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28 Feb 2007, 16:47 (Ref:1853894) | #3 | ||
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I'm beggining to wonder if the way forward for Mike is to start sharing the car?
Look at all the dominant or seriously quick cars from the last few years, they've all been shared drives (Coventry/Mason, Morans, Woody & Roger, Jnr & Snr, Ranson/Groves). I don't know why that should be. I can take a guess that it's either more track time & telemetry having an influence, or just having somebody to bounce ideas about setup off. But the fact remains that car and engine package should have a win under the belt by now. |
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28 Feb 2007, 17:34 (Ref:1853914) | #4 | ||
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I suggested he share his Gould with Willem
when Willem was looking for a car earlier this year.
He didn't think it was a pactical solution.... I think he made the same two worded comment that he said to Willem after Willem offered him a drive in the turbo after Mike's off at lotton in the early part of last year. Second word was 'OFF'. Mike will get his first win this year. The onboards have shown him several times to be faster than all the others, but then not getting the whole run fast enough. Were rootin' for the Moose for a win. McB. |
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28 Feb 2007, 22:42 (Ref:1854143) | #5 | |
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In my opinion he will be someone who always might but never will. The best that I can see him finishing is 5th or 6th.
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I think a lot of people thought the same about Micheal Schumacher when he came 5th at LeMans despite the backing of Mercedes. In the right car, it's surprising how some drivers can suddenly get in a groove and take a step up.
One thing that has definitely held Mike back is the transport failures (mainly ferry crossings and delays) he's been subjected to. Some of the nightmare journeys causing sleepless nights have undoutedly taken the edge off his performance. Last edited by b1ackcr0w; 1 Mar 2007 at 10:46. |
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I think that he will win a round at some point. last year was not a good year for him, the year before was. Often there can be a lot going on that people dont see from the outside. I think that he will win his first round when he stops looking for it and just gets on with the driving. I know he can be fast and putting some of his runs together the times show that. hope its soon.
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I feel Mike needs to get more track time with the car, perhaps entering a few of the Midland Rounds, I know the transport issue can be quite hard a bit of bad weather and Guernsey becomes stranded
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I hope he does, and I hope he does it soon because it will take some pressure off him. To me it looks like he's driving around a car that's not quite got the perfect set up. I could be wrong, but it just doesn't appear quite as planted as the others. I have no doubt he has the speed in him (Richards stats prove that) if it's matched to the car under him. I'll be cheering for him if/when it happens.
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I'm with jnr on this one, he's looking for it too much. Ive said to him on a few occasions relax and let it happen (easy for me to say i know not driving a big single seater). In practice with no pressure its clear to see he is quick enough. I'm not saying he chokes it or anything like that, what he actually does is think too much about it......and the other thing that really annoys me is that he is far to interested in everyone elses splits etc(which i have also told him). As a friend i have told him all this, but to be fair it is a difficult habit to get out of...........certainly easier said than done.
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Well let him know we're all hoping for it, but there's no expectation or burden of pressure from us. Frankly, I think everyone that gets in the top 12 deserves an award anyway. The calibre of cars and drivers about at the moment is as high as it's ever been and anyone that gets a podium should be mighty proud of themselves. Not getting a win at the moment is certainly nothing to be ashamed of. It would be good to have another driver able to call himself a winner, though. Go for it Moose!
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Enough of these unlimited single seaters.Lets see an award for Simon Fidoe or Matt Harrison
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Don`t know what your on about mr bent, but i think they have already got awards for there efforts, class wins/ records.
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Jr,s Shelsley spin off!!
Cool as a cucumber and I quote"anyone got a ciggy?"
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12 Mar 2007, 10:56 (Ref:1864509) | #16 | |
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I dont know if he ever will...
He seems to talk himself out of it right at the last minute... Practises really well.........Qualifies really well(mostly) then doesnt quite deliver... I would really love to see him win one but I just cant see it |
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