Louise Cook sponsorship

[Franky]

If you guys want to talk about ladyboy sports there is a forum for it...

I usually tend to agree with your comments, but this time you missed the mark. A crowd funding example and short comment doesn't mean that it belongs in a different forum.

[J4MIE]

Hey, I fancy being World Rally Champion sometime. Can anyone sponsor me and I'll put your name on my car?

Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease?

[N.O.T]

I usually tend to agree with your comments, but this time you missed the mark. A crowd funding example and short comment doesn't mean that it belongs in a different forum.

you have to be really stringent with these things... there are many people in here who appreciate F1 and the hair products their girls use, so the discussion can get out of hand...

[A FONDO]

Get out of this topic.

[Tom206wrc]

Whatever good or bad Louise Cook is as a rally driver, it doesn't matter, to my eyes most important thing is to add feminity in this sport(not only the pit babes or other things)

[N.O.T]

Whatever good or bad Louise Cook is as a rally driver, it doesn't matter, to my eyes most important thing is to add feminity in this sport(not only the pit babes or other things)

Why is that important ?

[kirungi okwogera]

Why is that important ?

Maybe it's late at night but I've having trouble imagining currently male-dominated areas of life where an increased female presence would not improve them in some way, at least giving them some personal variety.

I hope she gets her sponsorship goals and develops as a driver. Looking at her website she's obviously as committed as any young rally driver and she doesn't seem to have unlimited family funds to develop with. She may never be a champ (although so early in one's career there's no point predicting failure either) but I think rallying would be a more interesting sport if there were more women like her competing. Even if it turns out they are not Loeb.

I don't only watch and read about rally to obsess over minuscule differences of the finest drivers in the world at the top level - while that is fun, I also enjoy following lower championships and competitions which have some other interesting aspects; the cars/spec, the locations, the level of competition at a lower budget, and indeed the drivers themselves. Many people who show up or volunteer for regional events, watch or generate coverage of local competitions, etc. are probably like me.

[litifeta]

Really does not matter who the person is, and their gender. Our sport needs more viewers and followers. Ken Block is not the best but what he has done for the sport through promotion has bought lots of new fans. Louise as well. Regardless of why they follow her. And yes, if you are a normal male, the female presence does add value, even if it means they are only there to take photos of an attractive girl. Personally, I say good on her for having a go rather than sitting on a lounge and slagging off at others.

[N.O.T]

Maybe it's late at night but I've having trouble imagining currently male-dominated areas of life where an increased female presence would not improve them in some way, at least giving them some personal variety.

I hope she gets her sponsorship goals and develops as a driver. Looking at her website she's obviously as committed as any young rally driver and she doesn't seem to have unlimited family funds to develop with. She may never be a champ (although so early in one's career there's no point predicting failure either) but I think rallying would be a more interesting sport if there were more women like her competing. Even if it turns out they are not Loeb.

I don't only watch and read about rally to obsess over minuscule differences of the finest drivers in the world at the top level - while that is fun, I also enjoy following lower championships and competitions which have some other interesting aspects; the cars/spec, the locations, the level of competition at a lower budget, and indeed the drivers themselves. Many people who show up or volunteer for regional events, watch or generate coverage of local competitions, etc. are probably like me.

I never understood why we must have women in some sports when it is obvious they cannot perform as good as men... if you want a female presence in your life activities other than relationship/family then there is something wrong with your life choices....

As for the sponsorship i also wish her well and she may get all the money she needs but her place judging by her performance is certainly not in any international competition, she can have all the fun she needs in local events.

[N.O.T]

Really does not matter who the person is, and their gender. Our sport needs more viewers and followers. Ken Block is not the best but what he has done for the sport through promotion has bought lots of new fans. Louise as well. Regardless of why they follow her. And yes, if you are a normal male, the female presence does add value, even if it means they are only there to take photos of an attractive girl. Personally, I say good on her for having a go rather than sitting on a lounge and slagging off at others.

What that 45 year old in need of a chin transplant (the beard helped i must say) did for the sport is attracted the wrong fans... so no we do not need women, blocks and the rest... we need people who can drive properly.