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Old 01 January 2001, 06:33 PM
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Hi All

Richard has kindly offered to give us an interview for issue 1 of ScoobyNews (CD Magazine).

Submit your questions here and I'll try to get them in.

Cheers

Simon
Old 01 January 2001, 07:15 PM
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How about

What cars does here currently own and which cars has he owned in the past ?

Which were the best in his opinion ?

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Old 01 January 2001, 07:33 PM
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How about what type of road car would he most like to own ?

Has he driven any modded road scoobies and what did he think ?
Old 01 January 2001, 08:13 PM
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How did Richard get into rallying and what are the prospects for the new year and the championship with the new car?

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Old 01 January 2001, 08:19 PM
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Ford, Ford & Ford, to all the above!!!

Seriously though!

How did he get into motorsport?

Shaun.
Old 01 January 2001, 08:19 PM
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What has been the most rewarding drive of your career to date?
What has been the most dissapointing moment to date?
Which event do you enjoy the most and why?
Which event do you least enjoy and why?
How do you feel about the Rally GB being restricted to Wales only stages run twice on occasion?
Would you consider entering a round of the British Rally Championship as Colin McRae has stated he would like to in 2001?
Where is the next generation of british rally championship drivers going to emerge from?
Do you believe the BRC becoming a WRC and GroupA8 class car event is a good move for the championship?
If you were starting out yourself again now age 16 where would you start?
Do you believe the new format to the BTRDA Gold Star Championship is a good move?
Do you believe tarmac based rallies still have a place on the WRC callender?
How do you feel about Dave Richards aims of reducing the entry numbers on WRC events and removing the amateur element of the sport?
Do you enjoy testing or find it a chore?
How much mechanical training do you recieve from the team to help you repair the car after minor failures?
What are the major strengths and weeknesses of the Impreza compaired to the competition?
How many days per year do you have to yourself when not testing/competing or attending PR functions?
Who from the people you have worked with has improved your performance most and why?
Would you like to see a WRC event in North America, do you believe this is possible in the next 5 years?
Do you need to change your aproach to the events to enable you to win the Drivers Title or are you happy with your tactics so far?
Are you happy with safety and marshaling on all the WRC events, if not how would you change this?
What about the WRC car regulations would you change if any and why?
In what way is the new WRC car a step forward?
Do you believe Pirreli will ever produce a competitive tarmac rally tyre?
Do you believe the starting order rules for leg 2 and 3 need a rethink following the farce on this years Rally Australia?
If you were spectating, which event would you prefer to watch?
Have you any desire to drive an F1 car?
Do you ever spectate on british rallies?
What fitness regime do you follow?
Finally, who is your all time favourite driver and why?


Old 01 January 2001, 08:21 PM
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John u Knobber!

The CD is only 650MB u know!!!!!

Shaun.
Old 01 January 2001, 08:29 PM
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Thats the short version!
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Does he understand of all John's questions?

Seriously....

How does he get on with the other WRC Teams and Drivers?

Chris.
Old 01 January 2001, 08:35 PM
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ROTF! do people who hogg the spot-light annoy you?

Shaun.
Old 01 January 2001, 08:40 PM
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John,
Ever thought of hosting your own chat show?
Old 01 January 2001, 08:50 PM
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I have to admit a journalist on the WRC events would be my ideal job, especially if i could concentrate on the mechanics and technical side to the sport, reporting on what makes the WRC teams function would be facinating.

I do host a chat show actually, its
Old 01 January 2001, 09:59 PM
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Can you ask him which is the bestest: P1, 22B, EVO ...

Sorry, couldn't resist

But more seriously: maybe he should just buy a portable, and get on here on a regular basis. Might be fun for him as well.

We from our side would have to behave a bit more than last time, but I'm sure we could manage that.

John: you going for the DVD version then huh ?

Theo
Old 01 January 2001, 10:13 PM
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Simon,

I'm sure you will pass on our best wishes for the coming season and also our appreciation for Richard spending some of his time posting on here.

One question then.

Will Richard be posting on Scoobynet again?

I'm sure the vast majority on here would be extremely grateful, sensible and the moderators could always delete the phantom Dave Richards, Colin McRae type posts.

Thanks
Lee
Old 01 January 2001, 10:19 PM
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Q; What other profession would Richard have done and why ?

Q; What is his "keep fitness" regime, diet, training etc.......
Old 01 January 2001, 10:23 PM
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How aboutD

Q. "Are you glad your first name was not 'Side'.

Si...thats a joke.

Q. Have you driven the Nurburgring? If so in what car and what was your lap time...

Q. Do you get stick off your mates for having a cars special edition named after yourself (RB5)?

Q. What is the most strenuous part of rallying on the mind? Is it the stress of the concentration required?

Q. Do you miss your family while away with the SRT?

Regards and Happy New Year
Ronnie

Old 01 January 2001, 10:54 PM
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What did he think at the time that the RB5 special edition came out in his honour. Did he have much involvement with the project.
Old 01 January 2001, 11:08 PM
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Q: Ever follow any of the rally events in the states?

Q: Ever come to the states for rally or Subaru related events?

Q: How does he feel about the potential of a North American edition to the WRC events?

Q: Does he think it will ever happen?

Q: Will you (Burns) marry me?

hehehee
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Old 01 January 2001, 11:18 PM
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well done guys (and gals!)..

Especially well done to john for getting into the spirit of it and putting so much time into it (some great questions as well)..

We are really fortunate to have this oportunity. This is just for *us*! so it's great to see we are taking advantage of it.

I can't wait to ask some of the questions I've always thought "why the hell don't they ask him X,Y,Z, etc".

I'm not sure of the actual date of the interview, but I expect it to be in the few days. I'll find out tomorrow.

Keep 'em coming!
Old 01 January 2001, 11:20 PM
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Just changed my name by depol to Richard Burns. So Yes Jamie, i sure will

OK, off to the chemist for some red hair dye.

Sorry, couldnt resist. LOL
Old 02 January 2001, 09:49 AM
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Does he get much stick for being ginger?

(Like me? - Only I've been mistaken for him on a couple of occasions - No, really!)
Old 02 January 2001, 01:07 PM
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Can you please ask him what his favourite driving game is?

Regards

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Old 02 January 2001, 01:34 PM
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I'd like to know his views on "team orders" during an event, particularly after the time penalties, or disqualifications, were handed out for people actually stopping on a stage to preserve an advantage for their teams elected No1 driver. Also, could he possibly comment on the goings on at Peugeot this year where they appeared to have two completely seperate teams competing in the WRC but only one guy decided who came first and who didn't - how do SWRT deal with internal team arguements

Cheers

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Old 02 January 2001, 08:59 PM
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Q: Do you know where we could find a better quality catfood with no fishy aftertaste?
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by EvilBevel:
<B>Can you ask him which is the bestest: P1, 22B, EVO ...

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LOL

Seriously,

how much does he earn?

Cem
Old 03 January 2001, 12:07 PM
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Did Richard regret the tactics he employed in Australia, when he slowed down towards the end of Leg 2 to try to get the advantage of a swept road on the final day?

Does he feel that if he had kept driving at a normal pace he could have won the rally?

Would he do the same thing next year?
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