Hayden Paddon

[Francis44]

Some of you are forgetting Paddon stalled the car 3 times because the engine was misfiring before the PS, Ogier is still the man to beat obviously.

[Munkvy]

Going to make for a great last day in the next few rounds if Ogier and Paddon are near each other on the podium going into the last day... Which is exactly what this sport needs.

[N.O.T]

Going to make for a great last day in the next few rounds if Ogier and Paddon are near each other on the podium going into the last day... Which is exactly what this sport needs.

Its good i have some leftovers of lassie in the fridge then...

[ArtooDetoo]

I just wanted to point out to all the enthusiastic result-oriented people that their enthusiasm maybe was just too much... But that together with them I share the opinion (and the hope) that Paddon could be a threat (in the future).

I guess the difference between us here is that your view is more cautious. The "enthusiastic result-oriented people", in their defence, have also been witness to Paddon's rapid and consistent improvement, even on his least-favoured surface, tarmac. That rate of improvement, should it continue, makes it easy to feel optimistic about his championship potential. I'm sure you'll agree that as yet there's no sign of a plateau in his performance overall, despite the occasional stumble.

Luckily Paddon himself agree with me.

That's a good point - Hayden is by character a modest guy, something that is quite unusual among high-achieving risk-takers like race drivers. So he always expresses himself in character, but one thing that he repeats regularly is that he isn't in the WRC to make up the numbers, and he believes that he will one day be World Champion. That's the total focus of his efforts.

The clear difference between you and me is that I believe he'll succeed, based on what he's done and continues to do, whereas you aren't convinced.

There's another conversation to be had about how Hayden has traveled compared to Mikkelsen and Meeke, and where they'll be relative to each other by the end of next season.

Thanks for the comments.

[Toyoda]

I guess the difference between us here is that your view is more cautious. The "enthusiastic result-oriented people", in their defence, have also been witness to Paddon's rapid and consistent improvement, even on his least-favoured surface, tarmac. That rate of improvement, should it continue, makes it easy to feel optimistic about his championship potential. I'm sure you'll agree that as yet there's no sign of a plateau in his performance overall, despite the occasional stumble.



That's a good point - Hayden is by character a modest guy, something that is quite unusual among high-achieving risk-takers like race drivers. So he always expresses himself in character, but one thing that he repeats regularly is that he isn't in the WRC to make up the numbers, and he believes that he will one day be World Champion. That's the total focus of his efforts.

The clear difference between you and me is that I believe he'll succeed, based on what he's done and continues to do, whereas you aren't convinced.

There's another conversation to be had about how Hayden has traveled compared to Mikkelsen and Meeke, and where they'll be relative to each other by the end of next season.

Thanks for the comments.

Interesting talking to John K at the Airport.
He said he had memorised the last stage in Argentina and told me a story about Paddon wanting to fix some notes in rally Otago, John suggested at lunch and Hayden was like, why not now in the car, he then rattled off the 90km morning stage notes and the changes he wanted. Seems like he has a great memory and work ethic,

[ArtooDetoo]

Interesting talking to John K at the Airport.
He said he had memorised the last stage in Argentina and told me a story about Paddon wanting to fix some notes in rally Otago, John suggested at lunch and Hayden was like, why not now in the car, he then rattled off the 90km morning stage notes and the changes he wanted. Seems like he has a great memory and work ethic,

Even Hayden's harshest critics wouldn't dream of questioning his work ethic. He's reminiscent of superstars from other sports who routinely credit their success not with some extraordinary ability (although there's certainly some element of that) but in the work they put in to ensure they're the best they can be when it's needed.

Good anecdote Toyoda. Wish I'd been able to make the airport greet. Still, there should be plenty of other welcomings in the future, I expect, even if not quite as momentous as the last one.

Cheers.

[janvanvurpa]

Even Hayden's harshest critics wouldn't dream of questioning his work ethic. He's reminiscent of superstars from other sports who routinely credit their success not with some extraordinary ability (although there's certainly some element of that) but in the work they put in to ensure they're the best they can be when it's needed.

Good anecdote Toyoda. Wish I'd been able to make the airport greet. Still, there should be plenty of other welcomings in the future, I expect, even if not quite as momentous as the last one.

Cheers.

Hang on. 'arshest critics? What's all this then? who th' fawk could be a harsh critic of Paddon? He's too young to have done anything to be critical about....Something kept under wraps down there?

And just a little note.....ANY honest professional in any endeavor sporting, business, academic, any---if they are honest----will tell you that their results are "probably a result of the thousands of hours put into it".....and I'm quoting myself from 25-27 years ago in a different sport...
That's why while its literally thousands of hours, it better be some fun to sustain the spirit...

And it does look like Paddon's having some fun.

(Now I'm holding my thumbs for the next Dubya Arsey hoping he has the always needed little dose of good luck so he can barrow-- in reverse--- the epic lines from the historic film and "taunt Ogier a second time"
God what I'd give to see Paddon delivering to Ogier something like this.
In reverse mind you: Ogier= Arthur... Paddon = Guard
Scene MTC before service


ARTHUR: Halt! Hello! Hello!
GUARD: 'Allo! Who is zis?
ARTHUR: It is King Arthur, and these are my Knights of the Round Table. Who's castle is this?
GUARD: This is the castle of my master, Guy de Loimbard!
ARTHUR: Go and tell your master that we have been charged by God with a sacred quest. If he will give us food and shelter for the night he can join us in our quest for the Holy Grail.
GUARD: Well, I'll ask him, but I don't think he'll be very keen. Uh, he's already got one, you see?
ARTHUR: What?
GALAHAD: He says they've already got one!
ARTHUR: Are you sure he's got one?
GUARD: Oh, yes, it's very nice-a (I told him we already got one)
ARTHUR: Well, um, can we come up and have a look?
GUARD: Of course not! You are English types-a!
ARTHUR: Well, what are you then?
GUARD: I'm French! Why do think I have this outrageous accent, you silly king!
GALAHAD: What are you doing in England?
GUARD: Mind your own business!
ARTHUR: If you will not show us the Grail, we shall take your castle by force!
GUARD: You don't frighten us, English pig-dogs! ---Go and boil your bottoms, sons of a silly person. I blow my nose at you, so-called Arthur-king, you and all your silly English knnnniggets. Thppppt!
GALAHAD: What a strange person.
ARTHUR: Now look here, my good man!
GUARD: I don't want to talk to you no more, you empty headed animal food trough wiper!...... I fart in your general direction! . Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!
GALAHAD: Is there someone else up there we could talk to?
GUARD: No, now go away or I shall taunt you a second time-a!
ARTHUR: Now, this is your last chance. I've been more than reasonable.
GUARD: Fetche lavache!
GUARD: Quoi?
GUARD: Fetche lavache!
[moo!]
ARTHUR: If you do not agree to my commands, then I shall-- [twang] [moooooooooooooooooooooooooo]Jesus Christ! Right! Charge!
ALL: Charge!
[Knights charge]
GUARD: Ah, this one is for your mother!
[twang]
ALL: Run away!
GUARD: Thpppt!

You can click on the lines for the full sound effect---in reverse, eh?

[GigiGalliNo1]

Here is another:

[AL14]

I guess the difference between us here is that your view is more cautious. The "enthusiastic result-oriented people", in their defence, have also been witness to Paddon's rapid and consistent improvement, even on his least-favoured surface, tarmac. That rate of improvement, should it continue, makes it easy to feel optimistic about his championship potential. I'm sure you'll agree that as yet there's no sign of a plateau in his performance overall, despite the occasional stumble.



That's a good point - Hayden is by character a modest guy, something that is quite unusual among high-achieving risk-takers like race drivers. So he always expresses himself in character, but one thing that he repeats regularly is that he isn't in the WRC to make up the numbers, and he believes that he will one day be World Champion. That's the total focus of his efforts.

The clear difference between you and me is that I believe he'll succeed, based on what he's done and continues to do, whereas you aren't convinced.

There's another conversation to be had about how Hayden has traveled compared to Mikkelsen and Meeke, and where they'll be relative to each other by the end of next season.

Thanks for the comments.

I never said I did not believe in Paddon. I do and not since sunday but one year at least. Do not confuse my "keep calm, Paddon is not YET close to Ogier" with "he will never win". I am a fan of Paddon....

[dimviii]

we were talking at Poland thread about Paddons bad results at mickey mouse stages.

his answer about at his twitter
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‏@RhysJKerr

@HaydenPaddon gr8 result mate! Re the micky mouse stages, what is the specific challenge on these? #askpaddon


Hayden Paddon ‏@HaydenPaddon

Yes a big weak area that we are working on. Changeable grip levels and less room for error. As much mental challenge