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Post by wrighty05 on Oct 6, 2012 14:48:32 GMT 10
That DVS race I just watched was one of the best I've seen. Both boys on the limit, but clean.
Credit to both. Top stuff.
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Post by crikey on Oct 6, 2012 15:05:02 GMT 10
It was a cracker, Mostert was lucky he didn't damage the watts linkage on that hit on the wall, Thought he was gone after that but he kept a Percat, Great race indeed.
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Post by HDT05 on Oct 6, 2012 15:32:14 GMT 10
Great race, especially when my driver wins!
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Post by donk on Oct 6, 2012 19:02:39 GMT 10
It was a cracker, Mostert was lucky he didn't damage the watts linkage on that hit on the wall, Thought he was gone after that but he kept a Percat, Great race indeed. Mostert was pacey, but just not quite enough to get around Percat! Thought Percat handled it well when Mostert passed him to regain the lead next turn! Thoroughly enjoyed that race.
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Post by crikey on Oct 6, 2012 20:10:50 GMT 10
Looks like the boy's got a bit testy in the presser. ---------------------------------------------- Nick Percat has fired a shot across the bows of Dunlop Series rival Chaz Mostert after coming out on top in a tense Race 2 battle at Mount Panorama. The Walkinshaw Racing Holden-mounted Percat held out the Ford Performance Racing Falcon by just 0.13s after a race-long battle that included a bad sportsmanship flag being awarded to the eventual winner for overly defensive tactics. CLICK HERE for Speedcafe.com’s full race report, results and updated points standings Percat went on the offensive, however, in the post-race media conference – clearly taking umbrage to Mostert’s use of the term “rookie error” when describing a mid-race touch between the FPR Ford and the concrete wall in the closing stages. “You’ve been here three years too, you’re no rookie,” he said bluntly in front of a shocked media room. “You’ve been going (to Bathurst for) the same amount of years as me.” Mostert responded by pointing out Percat’s winning appearance in last year’s Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 as a source of extra experience over the three rounds of Bathurst Dunlop Series running that they have both completed. Adding his own spice to the situation, Mostert then added: “See you at Winton”. Asked to elaborate on his comments after the media conference, Percat explained his frustration. “I’m just a little bit sick of hearing everyone call him a rookie when he actually made his debut here the same year I did in a V8 Supercar,” he said. “It’s all good. He’s driving well (and) he’s got a good car and good team so it’s going to be a good battle hopefully for your whole careers.” Mostert’s pair of second place finishes across the Bathurst weekend sees him take a 20 point lead over Scott McLaughlin heading into the penultimate round and Winton, with Percat now 104 points further adrift in third. Percat will share the #2 Holden Racing Team Commodore with Garth Tander in tomorrow’s Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, while Mostert will again watch from the sidelines. www.speedcafe.com/2012/10/06/percat-lays-down-the-law-after-mostert-battle/
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Post by donk on Oct 6, 2012 20:15:04 GMT 10
Nice!
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Post by HDT05 on Oct 6, 2012 20:37:14 GMT 10
Classic ! - Love it!
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Post by clubsportr8 on Oct 8, 2012 17:24:37 GMT 10
Wait I'm confused. Was it Percat who accused Mostert of a "rookie error" or the other way around?
It looks like it was Mostert who said it, but the tools at FordV8Central have been putting Percat in the worst light possible even though he was probably just defending himself.
I'm sure there was nothing meant by it any way. Good to see them show a bit of passion.
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Post by wilson on Oct 10, 2012 1:18:39 GMT 10
Never read too much into what is reported in the media! Thing is, it was a clean race so we should judge the two fellas on that, not a bit of overheated driver chat in a press conference!
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Post by Raptorman on Oct 10, 2012 21:06:37 GMT 10
After watching those two races, especially the Saturday one, its fair to say that Chaz Mostert is the most naturally talented touring car driver since Lowndesy.
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Post by Bundy on Oct 10, 2012 23:22:00 GMT 10
After watching those two races, especially the Saturday one, its fair to say that Chaz Mostert is the most naturally talented touring car driver since Lowndesy. Big call Can't say I am ready to admit that
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Post by Raptorman on Oct 11, 2012 6:41:21 GMT 10
He doesn't seem to carry the same hype as Nick Percat, but I believe that Chaz is the better of the two because Nick can't race cleanly or pressure free when he is further down the field, whereas Chaz can.
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Post by crikey on Oct 11, 2012 17:14:07 GMT 10
He doesn't seem to carry the same hype as Nick Percat, but I believe that Chaz is the better of the two because Nick can't race cleanly or pressure free when he is further down the field, whereas Chaz can. Agree Chaz has great potential, If DJR where half smart they would draft this kid in before CS gets his hands on him, But we all know that wont happen.
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Post by Bundy on Oct 11, 2012 22:20:40 GMT 10
He doesn't seem to carry the same hype as Nick Percat, but I believe that Chaz is the better of the two because Nick can't race cleanly or pressure free when he is further down the field, whereas Chaz can. Agree Chaz has great potential, If DJR where half smart they would draft this kid in before CS gets his hands on him, But we all know that wont happen. Personally it would be good to see him go to a team like BJR...with rumours that FC will be leaving and Murph perhaps replacing him, it would be good for them to have a talented and up and coming young bloke there amongst the more experienced and level headed JB and Murph.
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Post by HDT05 on Oct 13, 2012 15:54:07 GMT 10
I've always been a fan of Chaz ever since his Formula Ford days and I seriously hope a Team from the mighty Holden side get him signed but I'm thinking he's off to CSR.
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