Tiger Woods son is a pretty good driver also.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
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Tiger Woods son is a pretty good driver also.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
"Son thing" wasn´t what the debate started about.
It was those NOT having money but showed talent. Those guys who never made it because lack of funding for their ambitions.
Son thing still interesting subject...
Was Tommi Makinen son of Tommy Makinen? (yes, I know the answer...)
It is an interesting subject indeed. But this "son thing" doesn't always work. Anton Alen, Alessandro Bettega, Matthew Wilson and Luca Tabaton haven't achieved much.
We could also speculate about drivers who didn't have a financial backer like family or manager behind them. Like we know that Kankkunen, Mäkinen et al. were backed by Jouhki. But Grönholm didn't have anyone or anything like that. Obviously people helped him, but it was more about helping through work or sharing contacts to Toyota for example, instead of someone investing lots of money. They were always on the edge, if the Celica had burned, his career would have ended.
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in the French Tarmac Championship and one for @StephaneConsani
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So this post should be more in French championship thread than here...Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
I almost got excited...and then noticed it's only for French championships.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Wales Rally GB investigation and interviews incl. David Richards:
https://www.bbc.com/sport/amp/motorsport/55386068
No, but they had the opportunities - but they simply weren't quick enough. I don't have a problem with that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Talent alone isn't enough, and never really was. It's a combination of talent, connections, money/sponsors - and even a bit of luck; in the right place at the right time.
I look at Blomqvist & Sainz; both World Champions who had sons who've followed them into motorsport - but not rallying; you've got more options circuit racing if your seat goes. Tom has done F3, DTM, GTs, and now a seat in Formula E.
Sainz Jr said that later goes to Rally.