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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 2 2008, 04:06 PM (773 Views) | |
| John | Mar 2 2008, 07:48 PM Post #16 |
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Well done Seat.... for now. |
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| ppparkinson9 | Mar 2 2008, 08:18 PM Post #17 |
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It's all nice and tight at the top. SEAT are under real pressure to win something this year from their board. I wonder if this year could get really political. |
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| John | Mar 2 2008, 08:32 PM Post #18 |
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All teams are under pressure.... however that dose not mean there is any justification in asking for some rivals to be handicapped so others can look good.... still good solid points haul all round today... |
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| stradlin24 | Mar 2 2008, 10:53 PM Post #19 |
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it's a fair point... |
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| John | Mar 3 2008, 12:17 PM Post #20 |
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Farfus is excluded from race 1... helps Andy and Muller... a bit of a disaster for the Chevy's |
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| ppparkinson9 | Mar 3 2008, 05:36 PM Post #21 |
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No, but of course SEAT are in the unfortunate postion of having spent the most money in pursuit of World Championship success (across the WRC and WTCC) with no discernable results. They are under far more pressure than BMW in terms of their board because BMW have won every title since the WTCC started. You can say that's SEAT's tough luck, but if SEAT pulled the plug like they did on the WRC programme, that's the end of the WTCC. I am not saying that SEAT should be handed the title or anything like that, but if they lose again this year that could be it. That is likely to lead to some political rubbish this season. |
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| John | Mar 3 2008, 05:46 PM Post #22 |
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And BMW have invested in WTCC and F1... hardly chump change I think BMW will see how it goes... for now they did not win a race in Brazil but showed they are far form being blasted... they managed a nice point's haul, and achieved fastest laps in both races. They also have their own diesel to switch to if that is necessary... No, I say well done SEAT... first blood but we have many more races yet to come...
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| ppparkinson9 | Mar 3 2008, 06:42 PM Post #23 |
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No, but BMW have results to show for their investments wheras SEAT don't. |
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| John | Mar 3 2008, 08:08 PM Post #24 |
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That is no reason to penalise them surly... they have through out their whole history always made rear wheel drive cars, why should they change and why should they be handicapped because of it... I hate the artificial leveling in the WTCC, but have had been fortunate that BMW have overcome it year after year... I trust they will again You talk about no Seat no WTCC... I say what would the value be of the WTCC if BMW was forced out... Yes, maybe those who couldn't cope with BMW will return and you will get more manufacturers returning.... a bit of a hollow victory |
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| ppparkinson9 | Mar 3 2008, 08:29 PM Post #25 |
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I am not saying that BMW should be penalised for their success, I am just trying to get across the fact that SEAT are being leaned on, and I feel this may lead to politics playing a role in this years championship. If BMW left, same result, the end of the WTCC. That's the problem of trying to keep both manufacturers on side. They both need each other to be honest. BMW vs. Chevrolet or SEAT vs. Chevrolet is pretty worthless. If only Alfa could be persuaded to return.... |
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| John | Mar 3 2008, 08:54 PM Post #26 |
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don't forget there is also Honda................ and Lada... well SEAT can relax, it has FIA backing this season....
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| Red Andy | Mar 3 2008, 09:12 PM Post #27 |
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See DTM, with Audi and Mercedes. An interesting series, with good racing, but too much politicking spilling over onto the racetrack. The battle between several manufacturers is what keeps the WTCC running smoothly, and we can't afford to lose that. It's just a shame that the FIA have decided to go about it in such a transparent way.... |
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