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The little 250 kwaka is shit ... but sshh we won't let Nathan know. Point has been made guys, and somewhat of apologies for behaviour passed .. lets leave it now shall we? Show the love

There are so many learners riding those green 250s now. Finding nathan is like a needle in a hay stack ... unless you go looking for him at the BP

Cara for Moderator ... sack Pete!

Wow, Steve and Nathan got it on didn't they? Told ya it prob wasn't him Steve. And Nathan, you do need to learn people skills Whatever do you mean? Woohoo! My name was first Spotted them all too. And some AWD drifting?

You would know

Lets keep this on topic and remember there are members here friends/related to the victims. I do not condone that sort of behaviour at all either, what they did was very stupid and high risk, and they lost. We do need to keep it off the streets ... but lets also keep the trash out of the forums. Did the driver deserve what they got? ... They made an error that cost lives. Did the families deserve this grief? ... No. Did the import community deserve this publicity? ... No But let God judge him now. RIP Minh

Word! Ah dude, I walked past you and all too. Sorry I didn't say hi. Was distracted by so much eye candy! Yeah the Stag had quite a few admirers. Had a good laugh. Threw the Stagea in the sound off just for giggles. JVC head unit and everything else stock. Jammed Rammstein "Asche zu asche" on it and hit 115.7 dB Seriously gotta fit the sub and amp now.

Hey you guys were sitting on your arses doing nothing about it ... I did Sorry about the R31 ... but when he suddenly starts broadcasting over the PA system and shoves the mike at me, you gotta think quick. Be thankful I mentioned SAU, I would have been just as happy getting the Stagea all the glory Congrats on the SAU team at the show, taking 2nd for club display. And congrats to Miss New Age! Def some very fair judging there, with some very deserving machines getting the awards. .. oh and a my deepest sympathy (not!) to the Dragon 180 who didn't get any trophy

Yeah, but we've all met Nathan, and as annoying as he is (you lil prick ), he's harmless. He doesn't hide behind a keyboard. (That was a general comment, not aimed at anyone in particular) We're one big happy family when we all get along

Aw c'mon man, that Dragon car was hot! Will be spotting ... a bunch of skylines, and a stagea, at Christies Beach tomorrow. Come along for a look-see.

That was one hot 33

Most of the above arguments are true. There are huge amounts of variables. Yes F1 racing requires skills, in many many areas, but most drivers don't possess skills in all key areas. Its not just sitting in the car (ready to go) and cutting some fast laps. There is so much development involved. Skills vary from driver to driver, team to team, car to car, mechanic to mechanic, manufacturer to manufacturer. Endless possibilities, and endless things to go wrong, but it all comes down to the driver who is ultimately using this equipment. Just being an excellent driver isn't enough ... not at this level. Yes, there are other drivers worse than Webber. Unfortunately, we're aussies and he's aussie ... so we're quite patriotic, and he just hasn't pulled his weight. So he stands out a bit more than others. The question is: has the reduction of (auto) technology and giving the drivers more to do with the car, the reason why Webber has fallen behind? Hence, requiring him to develop more skill with the car/team/myself?

Thanks Dohmar. Its a pointless discussion anyway without the background/experience to back him up. But if Rhys wants to dig a deeper hole, let him go. People know I've been there and done that, like you said "in a professional capacity", rather than watch it from a lounge chair, or bs on a keyboard. Its in my resume Rhys. Want a copy, it might surprise you. Come back to the table when you've got a better hand. More people should get out and do some marshalling and have some fun. God knows we're always needing the numbers. See things you just don't see on tv, and be a part of the 'buzz' of activity behind international motor racing. Do it long enough and you'll rub shoulders with some solid people in the industry. Pitlane MotoGP ... noisest working environment there is. Okay ... now I'm just showing off

True. Unemployment sucks. Prob a bit harsh ... altho trying to be humurous, Jack Just thought of one ... have you tried Conventry Fasteners, Jack? My brother works there and they're always flat out with work. Give them a call, or walk in with your resume and hand it to them

Same. I'm pretty much guessing based on how things operate in the international paddock at Phillip Island ... but the way some of these trucks/mobile workshops are set up, its little wonder they move so quickly. If you ever can, get behind the scenes one day. Some races at PI you'll see the racing and the riders etc. What you don't see is the thousands of guys employed in the background, behind the scenes buzzing away like worker bees. Seeing the 'focus' on the faces of the team mechanics/engineers first thing in the morning on race day. The level of skill and organisation is God-like ... and its full on all the time. This is what I enjoy about being part of "the team" and has kept me going back for 8 years.

Ah, that would have been priceless for the client

We're all too busy trying to sound smart Thanks for the calendar Damo. Might try to watch a few and see if it more enjoyable than from 10 years ago. Damo, packing and unpacking doesn't take long. I went to a track day the day after an international event last year, and the international teams had clear right out!!! If MotoGP is anything to go by, I'm sure the F1 teams are quite efficient in relocating week after week.

Poor Krishy I'll hold off on the whoring Altho it has been an eye opener ... I'm interested to see what tech they are still running, what they've abolished, and what new tech are in the cars and how much play drivers really get within the race. Might do some googling later on and brush up on my knowledge

uummmmm ... yes! D'oh

Well ... As a matter of fact, I have spoken to Mark Webber about F1. Some people are aware that I'm a race official for the MotoGP and World Superbikes! As well as a Team Supervisor for the V8 Supercars (I'm allocated a shed/team and I scrutineer the activites of that team). I travel interstate 3-4 times a year for events. Mark Webber was at MotoGP in the pits last year, along with Eric Bana ... and yes I spoke to him too about cars. My opinion is based on my understanding of racing and tuning, working within international race events, speaking with racers (domestic and international) and having been a racer myself, and brought up in a family of racers. I think I'm far more qualified for my opinion than most. I've also met and had drinks with Troy Bayliss (had breakfast with him too a month ago btw), Casey Stoner, Chris Vermulen, Ant West, Loris Capirossi ... shall I go on?

Err ... I knew that

Well ... there's no denying you're the father. ... poor guy!

^^^ As stated above Amanda. Stay in hospital as long as you can and need to. Being your first, its best to allow a long time for recovery. Moving about after a c-section will be a bitch. Glad to hear both you and bubs got over that hurdle. May I ask (I haven't looked thru the other pages yet) what hospital you were taken too? If it was the WCH, chances are Tracy might have been a Theatre Orderly for your birth/c-section. She works in the Rogerson Theatres. I hear alot of stories when Tracy gets home from work (some days are real tough for her) and I'm glad you got thru with bubs. Tracy always jokes that when she has another baby, she's going to work right up to the labour. Finish the job she's doing, lie in a bed, and say "Right! My turn!"

You going to be lurking about tonight? Vilis? BP? ... perhaps even the SMASA show tomorrow?

True, but does the telemetry system tell you if the car was upset by the setup or minor driver error? If the driver makes a boo, but denies it (the Biaggi syndrome), then the team must assume its the car, and therefore tune the car to cover the driver's mistake ... not to perform better/faster. BTW I haven't had any dramas with googers, but I've scratched a mad itch at 220kph on track