Yet another driver who has dissapeared.
Hope he returns in 2010
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Yet another driver who has dissapeared.
Hope he returns in 2010
What is it all good for? Did You drink too much?
I just want to know when Catkinson will return because he was a good driver and the WRC needs him back.
Chris is still trying to get a deal for 2nd Monster Focus or share the car
There should be a minimum age limit for members here, at least older than 12. Never seen so many useless threads started. Anybody still at school should be limited to 1 post a day.
I'm still at school and like to think I deserve more than one post a day. It should be set out so that everyone has a chance, however old, but if you annoy other forumers (i.e. like this), then your posting should be limited or stopped, at least short term.Quote:
Originally Posted by noel157
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Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
Granted, but a far easier solution in the short term is the 'ignore' feature. That way unless there is quoting in another post you don't have to read the drivel posted by the likes of L.F. barreis. not, ioan and a couple of others and so on.
I'm sure that there are others out here that won't see this as they have me on 'ignore', fine, I don't have a problem with that.
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Originally Posted by Langdale Forest
What is wrong with some of you? Your arrogance is beyond belief! If Langdale Forest wants to ask about certain drivers then why shouldn't he? Maybe he could have asked about all the drivers in one question but so what?
Just got the news, no deal for Chris in the Monster Ford....
He will have to look at something else.
I understand what you mean. The Forum should be an open place where the users should be able to ask whatever they want without getting ignorant, and sometimes mean, replys. The thing here is that Langdale is well aware of what these drivers are up to. Still he wants to start 4 treads about these drivers, i think thats not very great behavioir from Langdale, and I suppose thats what making people irritated.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally_Rocks
Rally Rocks, if you think people are arrogant then imagine what the forum would be like if everyone started 4 threads a day?
I was very disappointed in the lack of WRC events Atkinson got himself into last year. Not even one appearance in PWRC or IRC.
The only explanation I can think of is that he felt his stock might diminish if he participated in a rally class lower than the WRC.
:)I agree with every word you say.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally_Rocks
Now tell me.. Why do you not think that it is a good thing? :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by Brother John
A few people probably have started 4 threds a day without realising.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
I should have put it into one instead of 4, but they are genuine questions and the reactions were almost 'agressive' and 'insulting'.
I did not know so stop speculating! :mad: :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by J.Lindstroem
Where did you get this news from? Is it confirmed?Quote:
Originally Posted by ProRally
I believe that's exactly what his thoughts were at the start of last year. My personal opinion is that he needs to suck up his pride & compete somewhere. Being out of competition at whatever level for 12months let alone if it continues this year is not at all good. If he doesn't get something this year I fear his career in europe could start going downhill very quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by theugsquirrel
His carrer migh me over then,,,
what a waste.
Autosport this week says the Monster deal is more likely to happen next year. Monster are committed through 2012 and will probably run all the rounds in '11 and '12 so it makes more sense to run a two-car team in that environment and also under the new regs.
In the meantime I think Chris needs to shake of some of the ring rust and just try to get involved wherever possible - regardless of machinery.
I heared something similar....... maybe Ken doesnt want the world to see the gap between him and his team mate sothats why Chris isnt there, Also hearing that Monster Team could be using Fiesta S2000 not Focus WRC.
Proton are looking for drivers from Sardinia IRC onwards, maybe Chris could try for a deal there.
Yep Chris and Alistair McRae would be a nice combination for Sardinia.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Chris Atkinson was linked to a drive with the Monster World Rally Team in 2010. Will that happen?
"We really tried to work out some deals to get him in the team this year. I really like Chris, he's a really good guy and an amazing driver, but unfortunately the deals didn't come together how we wanted. We're looking to have him come out possibly for an event or two this year - we're not really sure when or where - and then looking to have him in the team for 2011. But that's all up to sponsors and what my agents can do with putting some deals together. We want the team to feature multiple drivers over the years, and Chris is someone I like and respect so we're looking to try and have him as part of the team."
So, basically I read that as Chris cant get the sponsorship together to fund a drive.
If I were Chris' management id try like hell to get him into a Monster Focus WRC for Finland, New Zealand and Wales (they are on the calender, arnt they?) at the very least. These are events where he is going to do well.
If the Proton rumors have any substance then he may pick up another couple of events there.
With any luck he may even compete in 50% of this years calender...IF his management get their act together and get him behind the wheel.
Maybe there are other factors involved, but Chris got the money together from Australian sources to get into SWRT initially, he didn't disappoint so im sure with the bettering financial situation in Australia he could be rewarded for knocking on a few doors.
C'mon Chris, get in the action!
Wasn't his Subaru drive part funded by Subaru Australia? How big are Proton in Australia?Quote:
Originally Posted by grugsticles
It's disappointing he can't get a drive - he should be in WRC.
Correct. Proton are really only a smalltime player in Australia.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
So basically he can be added to the huge pile of decent drivers that have run out of money :( It's a shame but someone has to pay....
You must have Your own car (P.Solberg) or just be a rich boy to be in the WRC these days.. For me it's better to have Your own car then to pay for a rent..
How do have your own car? :\Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Buying it :D . And that´s a money question. So you must be a rich boy or have wonderful and generous sponsors ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy
That's my pointQuote:
Originally Posted by morganmilan
isn't chris a stock broker in real life?
He deserves to be in the WRC more than Block or Wilson but I never really rated Chris. Never quite learned to calm down and the way he went through co-drivers was telling IMO.
He only went through one co-driver and that was the (IMHO) useless Glen Macneal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Jan Yeo
Atkinson did better than ex-world champion Petter Solberg in 2008 by SWRT. Stéphane Prévot said he is one of the biggest talents and that he is a nice guy outside of the car too. Prévot really wants to co-pilot him again in the future.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Jan Yeo
I would agree. If there is one driver around without a drive that deserves it it's Chris.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wim_Impreza
Stéphane Prévot is not a winner guy.. He was with B. Thiery, F.Duval and C.Atkinson in works cars and never won WRC event..