Travis Pastrana.....World Rally Champion in 2010?

Thug · 12-03-2001, 10:49 AM

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Dirt Man · 12-03-2001, 11:02 AM

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Team Principal David Lapworth said: "I have always thought how interesting it would be to see how a top flight motocross rider would fare in a rally car. This opportunity arose and we were able to see how Travis transferred his abilities."

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Following his WRC experience, Travis amazed the Subaru team with a selection of spectacular ten-metre high jumps over the rally car on his Suzuki motorcycle.

The link up came through the Subaru team clothing partner, Alpinestars, who also provide Travis with his competition motorcycle boots.

Strafe · 12-03-2001, 11:09 AM

This is stupid. Like riding a motorcycle is even close to driving a WRC car. I had an old Honda 200s 3-wheeler, where's my test?

Lapworth is on crack!!

Here's my favorite line from that article:

"On Monday Travis travelled with the team to mid-Wales where he used his vast knowledge of road surfaces and driving techniques to get to grips with rally driving and co-driving, firstly in a Mk2 Escort RS2000 and then a Subaru Group N rally car."

...uhhhh. "vast knowledge of road surfaces and driving techniques..." sure.

What the hell. If Travis Pastrana gets to drive one then Tony Hawk should be WRC Champion in 2 years with his vast knowledge of hard road surfaces and driving techniques. He could be SWRT's tarmac expert, like Panizzi is for Peugot.

-Dennis

TimStevens · 12-03-2001, 11:47 AM

Oh, you're just jealous

It'd be nice to see an American in the ranks. If he does start, he's gotta get a co-driver with a helluva southern twang to confuse the europeans like they do with all of their co-drivers and their funny accents

If Pastrana does start driving for Subaru, I wanna see some no-handers, supermen, and nick-nacks from the in-car footage

-tim

Thug · 12-03-2001, 12:15 PM

Actually, lots of WRC drivers started out on dirt bikes. In fact, both McRae brothers were big into MotoCross. I think Lapworth might know a bit more than us on the subject of WRC.

Dirt Man · 12-03-2001, 12:32 PM

Heres a pic

jaybird · 12-03-2001, 12:43 PM

I think it's cool!

STiShawn · 12-03-2001, 12:49 PM

I race sail boats, can I test out a WRC Impreza too?

Strafe · 12-03-2001, 12:54 PM

STi Shawn... I think if you call Prodrive up, you'll be able to drive in the Monte Carlo rally. It sounds like you have all qualifications.

Seriously, SOA could inject some major interest in USA Rallying by sticking Pastrana in a SRT USA WRX for a bunch of SCCA rallies. It's like a "plug-n-play" audience. Next thing you know rallying will be billed as a new X-sport. I heard Rallycross will be an event in Philly next year at the X-Games.

-Dennis

Strafe · 12-03-2001, 12:57 PM

Here's the "Travis" article and pics from SWRT.com.

http://www.swrt.com/news/frameset_ne...article_id=104

-Dennis

Bonzo · 12-03-2001, 01:09 PM

I think their is a Rally Race of Champions comming up soon. THis is where the best of other sports are pitted against the best of rallying, err something like that.

Anyways I know that two of the best motorcycle road racers will be racing. One of which is phenom Valetino Rossi (500gp world champ). I believe the other is Troy Bayliss. I would be willing to bet Rossi will turn some heads on 4 wheels. One thing bike racing ingrains in your head is smothness.

As for Travis, he has a good head on his shoulders and loads of natural talent.

Big C · 12-03-2001, 01:56 PM

Well.....both Mcrae and Makinen tested in F1 cars and I highly doubt you see either one in a grand prix anytime soon. It looks like it was just a marketing ploy between a common sponsor to get some extra exposure. If I was an up and coming rally driver I would be annoyed that they wasted a test on some motoxer that wasn't dedicated to the sport....C

KeithRS · 12-03-2001, 08:23 PM

There are some pictures at the www.swrt.com site. I like this one the best:

TimStevens · 12-03-2001, 09:05 PM

Thug · 12-03-2001, 10:35 PM

Nice!

jblaine · 12-03-2001, 11:21 PM

aaaaa HAHAHAHAHAH. Too funny.

joe z · 12-03-2001, 11:44 PM

heheehhe

jaybird · 12-04-2001, 09:20 AM

Cool! You should put that dude from the WTC in there as a spectator.

Skyline · 12-04-2001, 02:20 PM

Gez..

/mel

KeithRS · 12-04-2001, 03:21 PM

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Originally posted by jaybird
Cool! You should put that dude from the WTC in there as a spectator.

Here is another picture I found!

TimStevens · 12-04-2001, 03:26 PM

I found waldo!

nqwan · 12-04-2001, 05:08 PM

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Originally posted by KeithRS
There are some pictures at the www.swrt.com site. I like this one the best:

i feel sorry for his tailbone once that car lands...

TimStevens · 12-04-2001, 05:40 PM

Thank goodness Burnie's wearing a helmet

-tim

mvb · 12-05-2001, 10:53 AM

I think the US Rally team should stick him in the car if he is fast. This would open up the rally sport to a whole new audience. ESPN, EXPN and the like. Crossover.

Jaxx · 12-05-2001, 11:58 AM

two comments ...

i think it would be nice for the US rally team to have a US driver. espically an already famouse one, more fans = good.. any thing that takes fans away from the evil empire (nascar) is good

and some one should e-mail those pictures to David Lapworth ...

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12-03-2001, 11:09 AM	#3
Strafe Scooby Newbie Member#: 3619 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Voorhees (08043), NJ, USA Vehicle: 2002 Subaru WRX WR Blue Pearl w/ 380hp	This is stupid. Like riding a motorcycle is even close to driving a WRC car. I had an old Honda 200s 3-wheeler, where's my test? Lapworth is on crack!! Here's my favorite line from that article: "On Monday Travis travelled with the team to mid-Wales where he used his vast knowledge of road surfaces and driving techniques to get to grips with rally driving and co-driving, firstly in a Mk2 Escort RS2000 and then a Subaru Group N rally car." ...uhhhh. "vast knowledge of road surfaces and driving techniques..." sure. What the hell. If Travis Pastrana gets to drive one then Tony Hawk should be WRC Champion in 2 years with his vast knowledge of hard road surfaces and driving techniques. He could be SWRT's tarmac expert, like Panizzi is for Peugot. -Dennis

12-03-2001, 11:47 AM	#4
TimStevens Scooby Specialist Member#: 4817 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Albanyish, NY Vehicle: 2012 STI, '02 WRX '91 MR2, '05 Speed Triple	Oh, you're just jealous It'd be nice to see an American in the ranks. If he does start, he's gotta get a co-driver with a helluva southern twang to confuse the europeans like they do with all of their co-drivers and their funny accents If Pastrana does start driving for Subaru, I wanna see some no-handers, supermen, and nick-nacks from the in-car footage -tim

12-03-2001, 12:15 PM	#5
Thug Choke Artist Moderator Member#: 603 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Nashua, NH	Actually, lots of WRC drivers started out on dirt bikes. In fact, both McRae brothers were big into MotoCross. I think Lapworth might know a bit more than us on the subject of WRC.

12-03-2001, 12:32 PM	#6
Dirt Man Scooby Specialist Member#: 176 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tampa, Florida Vehicle: 2011 Subaru Forester Silver	Heres a pic

12-03-2001, 12:43 PM	#7
jaybird Scooby Specialist Member#: 875 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Irwin, PA	I think it's cool!

12-03-2001, 12:49 PM	#8
STiShawn Scooby Specialist Member#: 2348 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: St.Louis Vehicle: 2006 WRX TR Steel Grey Metallic	I race sail boats, can I test out a WRC Impreza too?

12-03-2001, 12:54 PM	#9
Strafe Scooby Newbie Member#: 3619 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Voorhees (08043), NJ, USA Vehicle: 2002 Subaru WRX WR Blue Pearl w/ 380hp	STi Shawn... I think if you call Prodrive up, you'll be able to drive in the Monte Carlo rally. It sounds like you have all qualifications. Seriously, SOA could inject some major interest in USA Rallying by sticking Pastrana in a SRT USA WRX for a bunch of SCCA rallies. It's like a "plug-n-play" audience. Next thing you know rallying will be billed as a new X-sport. I heard Rallycross will be an event in Philly next year at the X-Games. -Dennis

12-03-2001, 12:57 PM	#10
Strafe Scooby Newbie Member#: 3619 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Voorhees (08043), NJ, USA Vehicle: 2002 Subaru WRX WR Blue Pearl w/ 380hp	Here's the "Travis" article and pics from SWRT.com. http://www.swrt.com/news/frameset_ne...article_id=104 -Dennis

12-03-2001, 01:09 PM	#11
Bonzo Scooby Specialist Member#: 2307 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: West of Rd Am	I think their is a Rally Race of Champions comming up soon. THis is where the best of other sports are pitted against the best of rallying, err something like that. Anyways I know that two of the best motorcycle road racers will be racing. One of which is phenom Valetino Rossi (500gp world champ). I believe the other is Troy Bayliss. I would be willing to bet Rossi will turn some heads on 4 wheels. One thing bike racing ingrains in your head is smothness. As for Travis, he has a good head on his shoulders and loads of natural talent.

12-03-2001, 01:56 PM	#12
Big C Scooby Specialist Member#: 3586 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NOVA Vehicle: 2000 RSTI Rally Car 2012 STI SWP Hatch	Well.....both Mcrae and Makinen tested in F1 cars and I highly doubt you see either one in a grand prix anytime soon. It looks like it was just a marketing ploy between a common sponsor to get some extra exposure. If I was an up and coming rally driver I would be annoyed that they wasted a test on some motoxer that wasn't dedicated to the sport....C

12-03-2001, 08:23 PM	#13
KeithRS Scooby Newbie Member#: 3436 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lookout Mountain Road Vehicle: 1987 Rockhopper Yellow	There are some pictures at the www.swrt.com site. I like this one the best:

12-03-2001, 09:05 PM	#14
TimStevens Scooby Specialist Member#: 4817 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Albanyish, NY Vehicle: 2012 STI, '02 WRX '91 MR2, '05 Speed Triple

12-03-2001, 10:35 PM	#15
Thug Choke Artist Moderator Member#: 603 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Nashua, NH	Nice!

12-03-2001, 11:21 PM	#16
jblaine Scooby Guru Member#: 8512 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: St. Pete, FL Vehicle: 2002 WRX chassis... stage-infinity.com	aaaaa HAHAHAHAHAH. Too funny.

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joe z NASIOC Supporter Member#: 599 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Manchvegas Vehicle: 2007 Impreza Sti UGM	heheehhe

12-04-2001, 09:20 AM	#18
jaybird Scooby Specialist Member#: 875 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Irwin, PA	Cool! You should put that dude from the WTC in there as a spectator.

12-04-2001, 02:20 PM	#19
Skyline Scooby Specialist Member#: 6074 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Sedona Red Pearl	Gez.. /mel

12-04-2001, 03:26 PM	#21
TimStevens Scooby Specialist Member#: 4817 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Albanyish, NY Vehicle: 2012 STI, '02 WRX '91 MR2, '05 Speed Triple	I found waldo!

12-04-2001, 05:40 PM	#23
TimStevens Scooby Specialist Member#: 4817 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Albanyish, NY Vehicle: 2012 STI, '02 WRX '91 MR2, '05 Speed Triple	Thank goodness Burnie's wearing a helmet -tim

12-05-2001, 10:53 AM	#24
mvb Scooby Newbie Member#: 5653 Join Date: Apr 2001	I think the US Rally team should stick him in the car if he is fast. This would open up the rally sport to a whole new audience. ESPN, EXPN and the like. Crossover.

12-05-2001, 11:58 AM	#25
Jaxx NASIOC Supporter Member#: 177 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Boise,Idaho,USA Vehicle: The 93 Imp W/EJ20K flat black	two comments ... i think it would be nice for the US rally team to have a US driver. espically an already famouse one, more fans = good.. any thing that takes fans away from the evil empire (nascar) is good and some one should e-mail those pictures to David Lapworth ...