Johnny Herbert in CART?

papisfan · 24 Apr 2000, 20:10 (Ref:5368)

His manager was spotted in Long Beach talking to a few teams. I think this would be awesome. The only problem I see is how his feet would cope with heavier braking in champ cars.

Mr.S · 24 Apr 2000, 22:46 (Ref:5369)

I heard something about that in the F1 Forum to. It would be a nice change though, I wonder what he would drive.

Crash Test · 24 Apr 2000, 23:09 (Ref:5376)

OK, can i save the day before someone picks on me.

Nigel was the best thing that ever happened to Cart, at least here in Australia, i dont know about the US. Here it was a recognisable face to everybody, and he was bloody popular and when he left, the followers didnt.

But on the other hand, there are 100s of up and coming drivers all over the world dying for a drive in a Champ car. They may not be as good as an ex-F1 driver out of the box, but they would get there. Owners cant say that ex-f1 are cheaper to have than young drivers with the amount of carnage they cause either...

If i were C. Ganasi or R. Penske i would go for a kid over a pops nearly anyday..

Liz · 25 Apr 2000, 00:21 (Ref:5370)

Good point. I don't know of any top drives coming open, unless he takes Montoya's seat when Montoya goes up to Williams. And I can't feature him coming to CART just to make up the numbers on the grid.

Green_man4421 · 25 Apr 2000, 00:55 (Ref:5371)

I don't think johhny would do that well just be midfeild like magnassun ( it think) was.

Nuvolari · 25 Apr 2000, 07:07 (Ref:5372)

I don't know if Johnny would be a standout pilote, but his personality would be welcome addition to the CART paddock!

Crash Test · 25 Apr 2000, 08:17 (Ref:5373)

I would think he might do a Blundell: win with the best car under him. I would prefer to see a youngster get a ride rather than an old foge. I guess i dont want to see Cart turn into a nursing home for old F1 drivers (although bring back Emmo

).

Nuvolari · 25 Apr 2000, 09:49 (Ref:5374)

I was just thinking of Emmo the other day. I imagine he's far too comfortable in retirement, watching his nephew, to climb back into a Champ car. But it would be worth seeing, wouldn't it?

Oscar · 25 Apr 2000, 10:12 (Ref:5375)

Bad image for CART and Johnny is my gut feeling.

craigmanning · 25 Apr 2000, 15:39 (Ref:5377)

...Liz!...you sound very confident that Montoya will actually go to Williams next year. Do you know something we don't?

...papisfan!...do you remember which foot Johnny hurt the worst in 1988? He right foot brakes which apparently costs him time. I'm assuming it's his left foot that's buggered?

...Brett & Nuv!...I agree with you guys. I like Johnny alot, we're from the same part of London but I don't think he'd have much impact. If you want an Englishmen in your Champcar, take Marc Hynes!

...Crash & Nuv!...don't we agree that the kids have taken it all to a new level?...godspeed Emmo, my hero!

Liz · 26 Apr 2000, 00:53 (Ref:5378)

Craig, nothing but a feeling I get listening to Sir Frank equivocate about what he's going to do with ButtonBaby now he's doing better than expected - I get the feeling that Sir F. considered him a place holder brought up to get some experience and then be made test driver or something while Montoya came up after another year of seasoning in Champ Cars. Only now he's sort of stuck as he has too many pilotes and no good reason to punt anybody.

EMMMMMMMOOOOOOOO! Come back all is forgivennnnnnnn!!!!!!!

Lizzerd · 26 Apr 2000, 01:25 (Ref:5379)

I wonder what the impression would be in the racing world if JH did come to CART. I don't want to see CART become a step down for ex-F1 drivers, or a step for F1 wannabes. Maybe that's just the way it is though. Maybe he saw what Alex did and is telling himself "I can do that too". I think that what may be more realistic for Johnny, if he takes a CART ride, would be moderate success, ala C. Fittipaldi, Mo, and Blundell. That's assuming he takes a seat in a top tier team, which he probably wouldn't settle for less than.

jamie928 · 26 Apr 2000, 14:01 (Ref:5380)

I've heard and read that a driver from a top team has been told to start delivering better results or he is gone.I've also heard that team may be PacWest. This is all rumor and speculation but if it's true, maybe JH will replace Gugelman. Blundell has out proformed him this year and Motorola likes him alot.BigMo has also lost the Hollywood sponsorship.

**bella** · 26 Apr 2000, 17:23 (Ref:5381)

i'm sure he'd be very welcome, but for novelty value only. he's not very good anymore, and with deep respect to johnny himself, it's time to hang up the bootees, luv.

papisfan · 26 Apr 2000, 20:48 (Ref:5382)

I doubt Herbert would drive for Pacwest. They are o longer a top team.

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