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Nicolas Hamilton racing Renault Clio Cup.

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  • 26-04-2011 10:00pm
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    mickdw
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    Anyone see this. i think he has had his first race at this stage. Cant see alot of info on the result of the race.
    I think its a fabulous achievement even with the backing he has. He is heavily disabled so to run in a series such as that is impressive IMO.


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    Chopper888
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭Chopper888


    You will get all the BTCC Support Series results on www.tsl-timing.com


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    mickdw
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    Got the results. Ok he is running pretty much at the back but certainly not disgraceful times and it seems beat a team mate in qualifying and race on different occasions.


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    timt
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭timt


    Must be in the blood! :)

    Fair play to him though


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    matty55
    Registered Users Posts: 213 ✭✭matty55


    Great to see!!


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    ottostreet
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    I hope he does well, I dislike his brother intensely, but I hope he does well. At least to a level where he can make a living from racing!


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    Cookie_Monster
    Registered Users Posts: 24,470 ✭✭✭✭Cookie_Monster


    ottostreet wrote: »
    At least to a level where he can make a living from racing!

    sure he can just sponge off his brother, just like he used his position and fame to get into that race in the firstplace


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    mickdw
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    I think we all know he would never have got anywhere near the car without his connections but the fact that he can run a respectable pace in amazing IMO. His pace probably puts him ahead of 99% of the normal population in relation to driver skill. Taking his severe disability - which effects muscle control into account, it is a stunning achievement.


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    Harcrid
    Registered Users Posts: 1,302 ✭✭✭Harcrid


    I see he has had his first proper crash in testing yesterday. He is unhurt though thankfully.

    I think he was a top UK simulation racing driver on PS3 before taking it up for real.


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    Robbo
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    So a multimilionaire apparently bankrolls his disabled brother in a low-rent series and this is a source of amusement?

    I expect Zanardi's false legs to be soon subject to the same interrogation...


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    Dilbert75
    Registered Users Posts: 4,724 ✭✭✭Dilbert75


    This is only one step shy of a headline like "Disabled person in 'being good at something' shocker". Open your minds people.

    Apart from anything else, if I had funding and connections, I'd be unashamedly doing it too. But I don't so I sit at home and occasionally talk motorsport on Boards. Just like (most of) you.


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