Travis definitely cannot hang with the big boys. But then again neither can Petter anymore (outside of benefiting from other's misfortunes). I think if you replaced Petter with Travis you wouldn't notice the difference.
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Travis definitely cannot hang with the big boys. But then again neither can Petter anymore (outside of benefiting from other's misfortunes). I think if you replaced Petter with Travis you wouldn't notice the difference.
Travis is exactly the type of guy the WRC needs at the highest level. He would be an energetic and passionate spokesman for the sport and as people have said he represents a lot of marketing opporunities.
Bottom line is that he hasn't driven a WRC car outside of the confines of a stadium. Hopefully one day he will find a way into a top car but he wouldn't set the world alight. I'm sure of that.
Im personally not for him jumping into a WRC with where hes at right now.
But Im kind of surprised to see people for guy like Rautenbach in a ride and not Travis? Neither of them deserve one right now in my opinion but lets face it the sports about money not who's the best.
Im sure a few people on here have some talent to play with the top guys but does that mean your entitled to? In a just world maybe.
From where are these clowns coming??? The starter of the thread was from Israel and I bet this guy is rally fan from Hawaii?Quote:
Originally Posted by Shrike
Travis is probably more near to Conrad Reutenbach than Petter Solberg. There is probably 30 drivers only in Finland who would outpace Pastrana. Yet I am far from certain that any of them would outpace P. Solberg.
as you all forgeting one big thing .
WRC need new markets and Subaru needs new attraction for the new car .
there are better drivers then TP , o.k , BUT there is no one that can bring media interest as good as him.
also - he is american, what can go well in north america.
all you are thinking is the man behind the wheele , but sorry to tell you that people in the teams are looking and talking about money and advertisment.
citroen is crying for better TV deal or so .
you all have to look at the whole big picture.
duby
I think we are all aware of that, but the teams need to find a balance between marketability and speed with their drivers.. at the moment Travis would only provide marketability.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duby
Without the speed this could end up having a negative effect on their brand image... I think you are omiting the importance of winning from your bigger picture.
If Subaru put only Advertising as their main priority.. Travis WOULD be in WRC right now.
If he is slow he can't score points he don't belong in WRC. And if he must replaced someone it is Rautenbach by PH Sport. Then ok, he is a option. But Solberg did not must replaced by this amateur.
Please Duby. This is a wrong analyse and no good journalism. The best advertisement is winning, podium and points. In that order.
Am I the only one that is reminded by Mario Andretti's dismal 1993 F1 season?
michael andretti , not mario...Quote:
Originally Posted by Rani
For a rally media man you don't know much about the essence of the sport.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Duby