I haven't seen it yet, but Autocar should have the Sideways challenge article, and Redline should have the sideways world record article?

Anyone seen them? Any good?

Cheers

Simon

 

Simon

I've read the Autocar article - Very good

I won't add anymore I'll let everyone read for themselves.

InsBro

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I'm going out at lunchtime to get mine.
Dont usually get Autocar but this time I'll make an exception.
I'm sure the Redline one will be crackin thou...
astraboy.

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Simon,

Got mine yesterday (18th).

WELL DONE

Cheers

Robin

 

Simon,

This month's (October 2001) EVO has 3 pages on the world record. I read it over the weekend.

Well Done!

Must have been tiring after 2 hours+?!

 

Tiff Needell, Lightweight!
Pedro De La Rosa, Amateur!
Christ Si, That is some serious competition you saw off there!
Tiff makes a living Broadsiding cars FFS!
Well done mate, really pleased for you.
That aluminium thing looks a bit hair raising...
In closing I'd like to take a quote from the Journalist who did Si's Write up. Not that I can remember it properly, but it boils down to "smoothness is the key to simon's driving, So smooth you cant tell when the drift starts in fact."
Quality....
astraboy.
P.S. Wont mention the shot of all the drivers standing together. Wont say how I immediatly recognised Si either.....

 

Definitely a weighty advantage

Well done.

 

Well done Si, the comments in their summary made me really proud (and I've never even met you!)
'the biggest surprise was de Bankes performance' & 'outshone profesional motorsport stars' or words to that effect.
The only bit I couldn't understand was where they say 'for the first and probably last time'. Why??? Are they too scared to invite you to their next challenge?

 

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P.S. Wont mention the shot of all the drivers standing together. Wont say how I immediatly recognised Si either..... [/B]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

....that'd be the red shoes

Seriously, well done Simon m8, top job

DJ

 

I posted a topic on the Evo forum. Don't go there if you don't want to know where Simon finished! Surely it would be worth getting your name changed by deed poll to "de Sideways" by now?! (might give the laydees the wrong idea though...)

 

Well done Si! Nice to see that my lessons on a snowy January morning at Brunters have paid off!! LOL

Matt

 

hehe

thanks guys, I appreciate it

It was a fabulous day, and I'm pleased with the result without question. It has to be said though, Gavin (the winner) was simply awesome - hats off to the guy.

I have to say the "first and last time" thing was a bit of a surprise to me. Not sure where it came from, or what purpose it served in the article?...

but it wasn't the first time and certainly won't be the last.

Also, they said that I did the atom in 3 drifts, where as it was actually 2, but hey.

Apart from that, their comments were very nice, and they were indeed a good bunch of lads (they took the bribes without quibble!! )

Still.. you'll be able to see for yourselves (hopefully) on top gear tomorrow.

All the best

Simon

 

Its nice to bragg you've been coached by the best at MIRA. Cheers

Had any calls from Hyundai?

Judging by the results is there any skill left in driving a modern day race/rally car.

Steve

 

Hats off to ya Si (I was surprised at de la Rosa's presence, let alone his final standing). I haven't read the whole article yet, but I think they're going to have to stop inviting that Gavin Kershaw bloke.

 

Way to go Simon!

Read the EVO and Autocar articles with a wry smile on my face! Really pleased to read about a famous person that I (sort of) know!

I didn't understand Autocar's summary of your performance either - very confusing!

GTTT!

(Go to the top!)

Richard.
(Need any sponsors?)

 

Simon you shoulda whooped their asses with the ammount of practice youve had there
Mr MIRA does it again

 

Hi Chaps

Someone has pointed out to me that they may have meant (by the "first and probably last time" thing) that I would probably not be able to out-class them at their own game (eg: racing, F1, touring cars, etc) which is of course almost without question true.

Pedro was an absolute TOP bloke. Someone you would love to go for a pint with, a really nice, down-to-earth genuine guy.

Tiff was an absolute gentleman and without question, incredibly handy behind the wheel (much more so than his stuff on top gear shows).

Yvan Muller was also a really nice guy, as was McRae.

Was very nice to meet them (not because they're famous, but because it was such a pleasant surprise that they were such nice blokes, and a good laugh, etc).

Arron.. Might have known you'd have a comment! It wasn't at MIRA mate, it was at chobham.

Gavin Kershaw deserved to win, he was incredible.

All the best

Simon

 

Si, good on yer mate. Knew the result anyway but looks good in the press.

Still haven't seen a Redline today, been looking everywhere.

Cheers

Ian

 

excellent article and a truly gr8 performance Si.

excellent calibre of the other guys there.

that Kerhsaw guy is obviously very handy behind a wheel.

 

Outstanding effort mate - I knew you'd do th e community proud!

Didn't see any mention of your recently attained world record, though.

Cheers
Kav

 

Didn't see any mention of Scoobynet, just "Simon de Banke, world record holder for driving sideways". IIRC you got your invitation immediately after <B>last</B> year's Sideways Challenge, so what would they have written about you had you not got the world record?

 

I have a history / long standing reputation for sideways driving, and there was additional interested generated by

 

Watch Top Gear tonight it's on there! BBC2 not sure what time it's on though?

Cheers

RickyD

 

Jus' Picked up redline (Yes I have to buy mine like everyone else! ) The article looks great mate. And if its plugs for Scoobynet you're after then You're gonna be a happy man!
Speak soon mate,
astraboy.

 

Just finished reading the Autocar article - nice one Simon, I'm well impressed

I bet you're well chuffed at beating all the 'pro's'

Can't wait till Top Gear tonight - my video is set and waiting....

My dads mate who works in tv says you'll probably look about a stone heavier on the telly

Sal

 

35 stone!!!! My god!!

Thanks scoobychick

astraboy.. thanks for the article in redline, I've just seen it. good job!

All the best

Simon

 

Simon what did you think of the M3????

 

Stunning.

Incredible torque, and incredibly easy (as far as the challenge was concerned).

No idea what it would be like on the road, or track though as it was a very limited excercise.

 

Looked like good fun.
Bloke that won it didnt seem to know what sideways acyually means tho
Did you find your stomach rubbing on that leather clad steering wheel mate
Seriously well done and next time can I have a go as I reckon I could ave the lot of ya

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<B>Bloke that won it didnt seem to know what sideways acyually means tho [/quote]

Believe me, he wouldn't have won if he wasn't sideways.

It was difficult to tell from that camera angle and the atom was INCREDIBLY difficult to drive sideways as there was only a tiny amount of steering lock. He gave a truly staggering display of car control.