Eh, I'm still confused... who is it then?

 

Its Richard Hopkins, the Welsh rally driver

 

Julian what did I tell you a while back

 

Saw a scoob that looked very much like his (and loads of others) at Whitton near Prestiegn whilst visiting a friend there I think it was the Woodpecker Stages was he entered ??

Tony

 

What road car does he own?

 

Don't know I meant his Rally Scoob

Tony

 

Anyone have the link to the full movie, want to watch before i make up my mind about all that has been posted.

 

The video gives no bearing on his technical knowledge, just shows how he got a rally drive. And ok, he crashed off while being filmed. ever seen a raly without a crash?!

Dont see what the fuss is about, bit of jealousy maybe??

MB

 

http://www.home.no/happybeaver/richard-hopkins.wmv

 

FPMSL @ this thread

 

mmmmmmmmmmm

 

Classic !!

 

just watched the 5th gear thing, wish I had played more on my ps2, dont think the missus would see it like that though?

jamo

 

Cool, i remember watching this when it was on TV but didn't realise it was Greasemonkey.

Fair play to him, i suspect not many on here have managed to get a drive in a proper WRC car.

How come he never posts anymore? It's not because of the 5th gear gcrash is it?

 

I just watched the video as well, and respect to GreaseMonkey!

GM has obviously got vast technical experience, as he has proven on the technical forums.
He has also obviously done quite well in a real rally car (the production class), so I don't understand why everyone's picking on him? If he was as crap as everyone is saying, I'm sure he wouldn't have any sponsors.

GM has done what most people on here can only dream about, i.e. got himself a drive in a WRC Impreza. The guy deserves respect, not to be slated on here. I hope he will do very well in future rallies.

 

Well said.

He has posted on here since 5th gear, but it was not known that he and Greasemonkey were the same. I suspect he hasn't been on because he's busy with rallying.

MB

 

Well hopefully he'll do well on Wales Rally GB. I'll be sure to give him a wave from the Subaru VIP area

 

Anyone can get a private ride, If there willing to break the bank.
If Rich ever wins anything im sure people who have posted will eat there words.

As to some of the comments he knows why that is, Doesnt he everyone !!!!

Also anyone wanting to feed his ego a little, He is still reading this i can confirm.

 

LOL@ "Are we still filming?"
Fair play to him, he offers sound advice to people on here yet some of you are knocking him.
Good luck GM.

Jason

 

Is anyone picking on him ?, maybe pulling a leg or three , I meant by my post that I did not realise that was the famous GM when I saw the 5G program. Good luck to him, would love a drive in my own WRC car.

Greasemonkey, we salute you !!!!, come back soon

 

no one is picking on him .. he is a top bloke and missed by many

 

Brian i agree, thats why i started this thread !

 

GM, have to say that was a very close thing dude, as posted above i salute you, and i have changed my mind about you and your posts.

Brave man to go out in a WRC even Braver to do it again after a crash.

One thing i will say NEVER ask a TV Journo if they have Stopped recording!

Good look on Rally of Wales.

 

Call me a cynic, but I do not believe for one minute that Richard Hopkins is GreaseMonkey.
How could an IT Manager have so much technical knowledge through playing Rally Games on the PS2.

Who started this crazy rumour in the first place ?

 

He probably doesnt just play games

You start somewhere, and soon learn.

 

I'm sorry but I disagree, you can't get to his level of expertise by reading "Haynes Manuals", you need to have hands on experience and being an IT manager and a night time gamer you would not get this level of knowledge.

 

Lol @ Danny b
Obviously you dont get it.
It is proven that They are the same person.
Im sure more proof can be found if needed

 

Not trying to cause and arguement mate here (Sorry seem to always say that on SN) but I think you probably could. Most experts on SN are hobbyists are they not? During the day they have a full time job in various areas (IT, Doctors etc. etc.) and in the evenings/weekends its engine out, big turbo this, intercooler that. But they still have a life, a wife, kids, etc. and still have other hobbies.

Imprezas are hobbys, and entirely possibly to build up a vast technical knowledge from a hobby.

 

just like you have done, hey jon!

p.s. where are these chips?????????

 

Well whether he is or he isn't that bloke from 5th Gear my opinion of him hasn't changed except that he is too old to be living at home

What is your problem Sti8sam1, why are you so keen to see his true identity revealed?