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Thread: Hayden Paddon
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26th June 2019, 08:19 #171
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First comment I agree with. Depth of rallying in NZ right now is abysmal.
The latter comment displays a lack of knowledge.
With only a few spots up for grabs in WRC, many top rally drivers make a comfortable living driving elsewhere.
Paddon himself leaves NZ for programme of offshore rallies and rally cross in which, presumably, he's being well remunerated.Never do anything you wouldn't want to explain to a paramedic.
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26th June 2019, 08:19 #172
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I think he have also academy for young drivers and is tutoring them, is partner for variety brands. He just drive to stay in form and he is too young to retire from driving. I think he could leave business to other for a few more years and start competing at WRC2 or at least ERC. Or maybe try in rallycross or even WTCR.
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26th June 2019, 09:04 #173
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26th June 2019, 09:30 #174
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Difficult situation for Paddon, of course. Maybe being loyal to a brand is, in this case, setting more limits to himself, than it's giving opportunities. For me, and I think most people on this forum, the only place he belongs is in WRC. And for that it seems like he has to break the link with Hyundai at this point.
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26th June 2019, 09:37 #175
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26th June 2019, 09:40 #176
Unfortunately i can’t see Hayden WRC future anymore.
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26th June 2019, 10:26 #177
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I agree. He has burnt his bridges and if he wont leave NZ to try another team due to his business there, then thats it. His sole prioritiy isnt a WRC seat (unlike Breen).
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26th June 2019, 10:29 #178
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26th June 2019, 12:45 #179
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