View Full Version : Best Young Gun??
Lee Martin
03-04-2007, 03:02 PM
who is the best new up and coming driver.......
u16.......
anyone???
jimmy
03-04-2007, 03:05 PM
Greg Williams
_sleigh_
03-04-2007, 03:19 PM
Do we have many U16 drivers anymore??
I'd go for Greg too
What ever happened to Luke sanders he was meant to be the next star a few years ago
He went onto snorers for a bit I think, or nitro snorers... then disappeared!
Or something like that?
I'm putting my money on Greg :D
yeah i remember him coming over to TC for a bit when i was with schuey but he wasn`t that quick
Oscar
03-04-2007, 04:20 PM
What about Tom Moore ??
He's improved a lot over the last year or so.
jimmy
03-04-2007, 04:32 PM
Certainly, Tom is capable of going really well. Ben Jemison also can go pretty quick. There are probably a few.
Northy
03-04-2007, 04:36 PM
Greg :)
Greg Williams and James Shanley from our club
bigred5765
03-04-2007, 04:59 PM
thanks guys arent you all missing one more out??
PaulRotheram
03-04-2007, 05:10 PM
Yeah, one more for greg! really tho, greg is doing very well.
Lee Martin
03-04-2007, 05:17 PM
carl.....u should push people t vote for someone.....im curious what people think........
bigred5765
03-04-2007, 06:53 PM
lol matts post not mine
but well said, matty is only 15 still
Andy Moore
03-04-2007, 07:10 PM
Steve Hartson, Dakotah Phrend. Obviously guys from the US, but they're super quick!
ashleyb4
03-04-2007, 07:18 PM
:( no one love me.
A
jimmy
03-04-2007, 07:40 PM
lol, you gots to prove yourself first ash.
:)
mattym0310
03-04-2007, 07:44 PM
i feel lonely too ash :(. nobody said me either. [hehe im not surprised to be honest]
ashleyb4
03-04-2007, 07:49 PM
lol, you gots to prove yourself first ash.
HEHE im going to try real hard this year and practise loads and my aim is to go for junior champion but its unlikely but if i practise laods i may get it. This is when everyone comes out and says you have no chance. But you can do anything if you try enough.
A
Chrislong
03-04-2007, 08:01 PM
Ashley, if anybody says no chance to you then ignore it. its great to have ambition, and knowing what you need to do. Just remember it isn't the end of the world if you fail, DON'T GIVE UP TRYING!
U16, Greg Williams is certainly improving on a steep learning curve.
Connor Cocker has also improve 2000% over the last 12months, and is still very young, once his confidence grows he'll be very fast.
Chris
Lee Martin
03-04-2007, 08:29 PM
tht dekotah kid is going to be very good wen hes older....
ashleyb4
03-04-2007, 08:42 PM
if you fail, DON'T GIVE UP TRYING!
Chris
Thats not true chris because i cant fail even if i dont win it isnt the end of the world im sure i will have learnt alot and gained from the exsperiace. It doest matter if i dont win but even if i dont win i wont have failed.
A
mattym0310
03-04-2007, 08:48 PM
ashley, thats kinda confusing but understanderble at the same time :p.
well done at the indoor finals btw, yoo won your race there didnt yoo?:D.
ashleyb4
03-04-2007, 08:50 PM
The indoor finals where poo for racing for me i had the worst day of my life the last couple of weeks have been a real downer for me. And i thought the racing would make me happy but it didnt. It made me worse as i wanted to prove myself. But i didnt.
A
mattym0310
03-04-2007, 08:52 PM
where are you racing next?? are you at bury metro on sunday??
AndyM
03-04-2007, 08:53 PM
same is happenin with me..but....as Chris sed....:
DON'T GIVE UP TRYING!
Chris
ashleyb4
03-04-2007, 09:09 PM
stoke 2wd regional which is the 21st of april :(
Then oswestry 4wd regional the weekend after that
then with any luck kiddy national.
A
Gulp.......Greg's a fast lad, under 16's will be busy heats at the Juniors this year, have a feeling the under 13's could be Jay Holmes year.:cool:
_sleigh_
03-04-2007, 10:42 PM
stoke 2wd regional which is the 21st of april :(
Then oswestry 4wd regional the weekend after that
then with any luck kiddy national.
A
Hey Ash,
The regional that weekend is at Marston and it's the sunday is the 22nd :rolleyes: you got the 2WD bit right.
Tom Moore is looking good, Ben Jemison is superb when he gets it right (but is still inconsistant) but Greg gets my vote. Didn't he make a national A final last season?
bigred5765
03-04-2007, 11:04 PM
isnt greg still under 13's
and no he didnt make a a final
Spencer Mulcahy
03-04-2007, 11:15 PM
Tommy has got my vote for this year he does well driving at just 80% of his abilaty when he starts using the other 20% he will be very very fast. Like Chris said if Conner carrys on improving like he has watch out he is only 10. Matty is one of the smoothest drivers that i have watched but needs to get the concistancy. Greg I needs to get a bit tougher with his driving he is up there now with the big boys fantastic driver and a perfect atitude. But all these would not be there without there dads to push them and help them (Tony,Chris,Carl,Barry). Three of these young uns pit with me so I am trounced every week by two of them (not long before Conner starts) much to the delight of there dads.:) :)
gazbaz2
04-04-2007, 12:58 AM
Ashley, if anybody says no chance to you then ignore it. its great to have ambition, and knowing what you need to do. Just remember it isn't the end of the world if you fail, DON'T GIVE UP TRYING!
U16, Greg Williams is certainly improving on a steep learning curve.
Connor Cocker has also improve 2000% over the last 12months, and is still very young, once his confidence grows he'll be very fast.
Chris
Chris dont forget Greg's only 12, so he is in my eyes the best U13 and up n coming for the future (dont meen to put you under presure monkey boy) but i think he'll go far.
Gary
gazbaz2
04-04-2007, 01:02 AM
Gulp.......Greg's a fast lad, under 16's will be busy heats at the Juniors this year, have a feeling the under 13's could be Jay Holmes year.:cool:
I think Greg has still got 1 more shot at the U13 this year cos he's 13 in july soooo COME ON MONKEY BOY aka (lemon)
Gary
Greg Williams and Tom Moore dominated at the Juniors under 13's last year, Greg taking 2WD and Tom second, positions reversed in 4WD, Greg having lots of leccy problems and (I think) competing some races with the 2WD. Jay was chasing these two and like Jordan needed to be more consistant.
Personaly more than pleased to hear that Greg is still under13, we may be competing in the under 16's, and thats one out of the way already:) .
mattym0310
04-04-2007, 10:09 AM
im under 16 :p. why havnt i got a vote?? hah! i dont have anyone helping me with my cars, done all by myself, and more consistent than little ben. when i want to be and when i try i can be very quick [got 15th in round at york regional this year], i just often make silly mistakes, but my driving is getting better very quickly.
but i would still give greg a vote
Ashley, i dont know you personally but from reading your posts on here, you seem to have a lot of problems with finishing a race. Any top driver will tell you that preperation is key to being successful, for instance if your not finishing races your not getting as much practice in as you could be and you definatley wont be winning.
And consistency is the key, there is no point in doing 3 blistering laps to put it on its roof on the 4th, slow is fast. (practice what you preach lee:D )
You will get there just be patient and put in the time before the race:o
jimmy
04-04-2007, 10:34 AM
Read Stu Woods lil interview in his press release - his one tip is to drive slowly!
vader
04-04-2007, 10:34 AM
when i try i can be very quick
I'm glad to hear you've got a fan club mat, even if you're the only member at the moment!!
seriously mat, one day you could be awsum!
Chrislong
04-04-2007, 11:07 AM
Read Stu Woods lil interview in his press release - his one tip is to drive slowly!
What press release? :S
jimmy
04-04-2007, 11:25 AM
You joker you..
http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/review501x/stu/stuwood.html (http://www.oople.com/forums/../rc/photos/review501x/stu/stuwood.html)
Lee Martin
04-04-2007, 11:29 AM
wat the highest gregs finished at a national???
trying to make comparisons with the likes of craggy etc......
noone seems to be anywhere near tht talent at the same age yet?
Ash, how long have you been racing. If youve only been racing 2 years then its hard to be at the same level, some of these lads even though there only 12 or 13 might have been racing since they were 5 or 6 so I wouldnt be too worried. Ive only been doing it 3 years and Im under 19 now, no chance :D
_sleigh_
04-04-2007, 11:44 AM
wat the highest gregs finished at a national???
trying to make comparisons with the likes of craggy etc......
noone seems to be anywhere near tht talent at the same age yet?
Last season it was H6 in 2WD @ Kidderminster and H4 in 4WD @ Telford
To be honest, I think Greg's REALLY improved over the Winter! I mean, I beat him at a couple of Nationals last year but Winter regionals.... no chance! He's been making A's and all sorts! :)
Lee Martin
04-04-2007, 03:08 PM
well see this year then.....
comparisons...
neil tqed national at 13.............
bloomer made first A at 13.........
i made first A at 15/16.........
bigred5765
04-04-2007, 03:55 PM
i think another thing to consider would be how long these top drivers were racing before they made the a final,pretty sure Neil started at 6-7 years old,
bloomers no idea ,what about you lee how long did it take you to make the a, and how often did u practise
Also, Id dare say offroad is a lot more popular now that it has been in the past
Lee Martin
04-04-2007, 05:41 PM
i started at 12. so 3-4 years. raced on sundays, but midweek only wen i started....so i think i done pretty well....
bloomers has been racing longer than me. he started at 6 i think.
super__dan
04-04-2007, 05:46 PM
I'm another vote for Greg, I didn't realise he was as young as 12 until recently spent half a final racing wheel to wheel with him and spoke to his old man after. He also knows what he's talking about which is nice, amazing for someone so young!
ashleyb4
04-04-2007, 06:15 PM
Northy and stu tought me that. The reason why i havent been doing to well is becuase i thought i was ready for modified but im not so the modifieds have been put in there box and the 19t comes back out. I have been racing 19t for a year now and im happy to keep using it if it will make me faster.
My vote goes to conner he is fast. He made the B at the supercup. I could only dream of finished in the B of the super cup.
A
Read Stu Woods lil interview in his press release - his one tip is to drive slowly!
Greg gets my vote. Didn't he make a national A final last season?
My mistake. When I think about it, I meant regional. That's still two finals up from my best and he's 19years younger than me.... I've only been racing 2 years - that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it
nick oliver
04-04-2007, 06:50 PM
My Vote goes for Conner Cocker!
Don't know how old he is.. 7?!
But i was scared how much he has improved! last time i seen him at Bury!
LiamD
05-04-2007, 05:14 PM
Ash, how long have you been racing. If youve only been racing 2 years then its hard to be at the same level, some of these lads even though there only 12 or 13 might have been racing since they were 5 or 6 so I wouldnt be too worried. Ive only been doing it 3 years and Im under 19 now, no chance :D
When I started in '98 Greg was racing so he's been doing it almost 10 years.
My tip is Greg though... this winter since going to the Losi he has improved so much. I think in 2 years time he won't be far off making an A final at national level, hope I don't jinx it in saying that.
In other classes, has to be Adam Walker-Catchpole. Ok he's 18, but he's only been racing 5 years or so, and has already came 2nd in a national A final in 12th circuit - which is a HUGE achievement.
gazbaz2
05-04-2007, 05:33 PM
When I started in '98 Greg was racing so he's been doing it almost 10 years.
My tip is Greg though... this winter since going to the Losi he has improved so much. I think in 2 years time he won't be far off making an A final at national level, hope I don't jinx it in saying that.
In other classes, has to be Adam Walker-Catchpole. Ok he's 18, but he's only been racing 5 years or so, and has already came 2nd in a national A final in 12th circuit - which is a HUGE achievement.
liam, Adam dosnt count, all though i do think hes an excellent driver and is going to do really well in the up and coming future but, we are talking about off road not on,
gazbaz2
05-04-2007, 06:54 PM
When I started in '98 Greg was racing so he's been doing it almost 10 years.
My tip is Greg though... this winter since going to the Losi he has improved so much. I think in 2 years time he won't be far off making an A final at national level, hope I don't jinx it in saying that.
In other classes, has to be Adam Walker-Catchpole. Ok he's 18, but he's only been racing 5 years or so, and has already came 2nd in a national A final in 12th circuit - which is a HUGE achievement.
Liam, gregs been racing for 10 years ????? so that would have made him 2 when he started ???? because hes 12 now (I DONT THINK SO)!!!
I know for a fact that Greg Started off road when i did and that was 2half/3 years ago, yes he was racing touring cars when he was 5 or 6 with help from his dad at stearing
so liam my advice to u is think, get your facts right, THEN put somthing on here about some one.
NeilD
05-04-2007, 06:59 PM
If we are raising the age range a touch, i think Tom Cockerill will win a national very soon.
Lee Martin
05-04-2007, 09:40 PM
tom to win a national???????
he must have improved a hell of alot!
im still searching for a national win
Itll probably be hard for anyone new to break through and win a national with drivers like Cragg
NeilD
06-04-2007, 05:28 PM
Sorry guys i mean't he'd make regular A final appearances, i think the drink had taken over there.:p
LiamD
06-04-2007, 11:16 PM
Gary.
Like I said I started racing in 1998 and i'm pretty sure Greg was racing then, or started not long after. I have a photo from March '99 at home with a group of trophy winners from Teesside and Greg is in that pic...
Read my post, then read your rant again, then have a little think. I never said he'd been racing for 10 years (I said almost)... infact, working off my post - it wouldn't even be 9 years. About 8 years and 8/9 months. In September 2008 it would be 10 years.
:rolleyes:
gazbaz2
06-04-2007, 11:30 PM
Gary.
Like I said I started racing in 1998 and i'm pretty sure Greg was racing then, or started not long after. I have a photo from March '99 at home with a group of trophy winners from Teesside and Greg is in that pic...
Read my post, then read your rant again, then have a little think. I never said he'd been racing for 10 years (I said almost)... infact, working off my post - it wouldn't even be 9 years. About 8 years and 8/9 months. In September 2008 it would be 10 years.
:rolleyes:
yes liam but it wasnt a rant, it still stands that greg has only been racing off road for 2/3 years though.
gazbaz2
06-04-2007, 11:33 PM
Gary.
Like I said I started racing in 1998 and i'm pretty sure Greg was racing then, or started not long after. I have a photo from March '99 at home with a group of trophy winners from Teesside and Greg is in that pic...
Read my post, then read your rant again, then have a little think. I never said he'd been racing for 10 years (I said almost)... infact, working off my post - it wouldn't even be 9 years. About 8 years and 8/9 months. In September 2008 it would be 10 years.
:rolleyes:
and the fact is that this thread is talking about off road not on road:rolleyes:
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