Comments on: 13 year old boy pilots Prodrive Impreza to victory http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:59:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: kay777 http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-253491 kay777 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:09:55 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-253491 seriuzz...malu....shame....owh... where r we standing rite now xcely....? seriuzz…malu….shame….owh…

where r we standing rite now xcely….?

]]> By: rex79gt http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-240087 rex79gt Wed, 20 May 2009 23:49:19 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-240087 maybe a clip of his performance would impress us in him driving skill? maybe a clip of his performance would impress us in him driving skill?

]]> By: rex79gt http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-240088 rex79gt Wed, 20 May 2009 15:49:19 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-240088 maybe a clip of his performance would impress us in him driving skill? maybe a clip of his performance would impress us in him driving skill?

]]> By: 4G63T DSM http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-240017 4G63T DSM Wed, 20 May 2009 14:44:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-240017 [quote comment="239385"][quote comment="239364"] I remember the endless hours of fun driving an old beater around an ice track...that is until we broke the chassis.[/quote] 4G63T DSM? Diamond Stars? Are you from the states?[/quote] Yes, you got that correct. I had several turbo AWD Diamond Stars. They were as close to an Evo that you can get at that time. We didn't get the Evos until Evo9. I spent a good deal of my life in North America. [quote comment="239385"][quote comment="239364"]

I remember the endless hours of fun driving an old beater around an ice track…that is until we broke the chassis.[/quote]

4G63T DSM? Diamond Stars? Are you from the states?[/quote]

Yes, you got that correct. I had several turbo AWD Diamond Stars. They were as close to an Evo that you can get at that time. We didn't get the Evos until Evo9.

I spent a good deal of my life in North America.

]]> By: Ralliace http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239786 Ralliace Tue, 19 May 2009 22:24:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239786 [quote comment="239615"]The rally scene is not consistant in terms of events. Karting has more regular events. Yes, and a one in a million chance to be in F1 like Alex Yoong.[/quote] Dude, we have the Malaysian Rally Championship <a href="http://(www.malaysianrally.com)" rel="nofollow">(www.malaysianrally.com)</a> which also host one of the APRC rounds. Now we even have Rally-X events for smaller budgets enthusiasts. Not forgetting GRA (closes thing to rally). Every other month there is an rally event in Malaysia. [quote comment="239615"]The rally scene is not consistant in terms of events. Karting has more regular events. Yes, and a one in a million chance to be in F1 like Alex Yoong.[/quote]

Dude, we have the Malaysian Rally Championship (www.malaysianrally.com) which also host one of the APRC rounds. Now we even have Rally-X events for smaller budgets enthusiasts. Not forgetting GRA (closes thing to rally). Every other month there is an rally event in Malaysia.

]]> By: Nieto http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239772 Nieto Tue, 19 May 2009 21:24:51 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239772 depend on daddy money 1, depend on daddy job (rally), of course can do anything in such a age. if his dad not wealth and rally driver, i dont think he can rally. hehehe like formula 1, last time pilot join F1 age is around 26 to 30. now 18 already can join, all because of wealth, not talent. depend on daddy money 1, depend on daddy job (rally), of course can do anything in such a age. if his dad not wealth and rally driver, i dont think he can rally. hehehe

like formula 1, last time pilot join F1 age is around 26 to 30. now 18 already can join, all because of wealth, not talent.

]]> By: xenith http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239770 xenith Tue, 19 May 2009 21:13:53 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239770 This kid was in my school last time. He was my sister's classmate. His family owns KFC Indonesia, that's why his car has the KFC logo. He was also the world's youngest co-pilot as he co-piloted when his dad raced. Last time he goes to school with a version 8 Scooby. His family had three and his driver had to drive one for him. Before he used the scooby he had a Mitsubishi Evo 6 T.M.E. His Evo's plate no was S 3 AN. This kid was in my school last time. He was my sister's classmate. His family owns KFC Indonesia, that's why his car has the KFC logo. He was also the world's youngest co-pilot as he co-piloted when his dad raced. Last time he goes to school with a version 8 Scooby. His family had three and his driver had to drive one for him. Before he used the scooby he had a Mitsubishi Evo 6 T.M.E. His Evo's plate no was S 3 AN.

]]> By: stephenstreets http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239709 stephenstreets Tue, 19 May 2009 17:47:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239709 In Malaysia everything cost more than its actually is. I mean imagine we spend the money for the car, then stripping it, then putting in the roll cage and etc then get your son or daughter to learn to drive then safety equipment then spending money to participate races all over malaysia, all in all by the time finish you could have send the boy or girls to study medicine. In Malaysia this not something for the working class people like you or me, only for cronies.Other wise all the mat rempits can afford to race professionally an be come the next capirossi instead of just cukup makan "roti" Anyway its great that a 13 year old can be a rally champion In Malaysia everything cost more than its actually is.

I mean imagine we spend the money for the car, then stripping it, then putting in the roll cage and etc then get your son or daughter to learn to drive then safety equipment then spending money to participate races all over malaysia, all in all by the time finish you could have send the boy or girls to study medicine.

In Malaysia this not something for the working class people like you or me, only for cronies.Other wise all the mat rempits can afford to race professionally an be come the next capirossi instead of just cukup makan "roti"

Anyway its great that a 13 year old can be a rally champion

]]> By: _xXx_ http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239695 _xXx_ Tue, 19 May 2009 17:12:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239695 dipengaruhi wayang 'Remp-it' dipengaruhi wayang 'Remp-it'

]]> By: amirzaim http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239671 amirzaim Tue, 19 May 2009 15:37:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239671 Budak 13 tahun boleh jurupandu rali, lebih hebat daripada budak 13 tahun yang suka merempit!!! Dahlah tu pulak, budak Indon sanggup jadi jurupandu rali berbanding ramai belia kita sanggup jadi mat rempit. Malulah kat negara seberang!!!!! Budak 13 tahun boleh jurupandu rali, lebih hebat daripada budak 13 tahun yang suka merempit!!! Dahlah tu pulak, budak Indon sanggup jadi jurupandu rali berbanding ramai belia kita sanggup jadi mat rempit. Malulah kat negara seberang!!!!!

]]> By: _xXx_ http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239636 _xXx_ Tue, 19 May 2009 12:40:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239636 if I got a filthy rich dad like the kid, I could be flying a fighter jet at 9 yo hehehehe.... if I got a filthy rich dad like the kid, I could be flying a fighter jet at 9 yo hehehehe….

]]> By: leonardo http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239615 leonardo Tue, 19 May 2009 11:11:39 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239615 I was also learning to drive at 13...my grand dad's Austin! The difference here is this kid's dad has tons of cash for him to play in a WRC spec rally car. How on earth can he get a rally driving at 13? Go karts i can understand, but i guess you can do lots of things when you have tons of money. As someone pointed out, there are million of other kids in Indonesia who are struggling to find something to eat everyday and only ride bicycles at the same age. Back in Malaysia, karting is more popular and 'affordable'. The rally scene is not consistant in terms of events. Karting has more regular events. Yes, and a one in a million chance to be in F1 like Alex Yoong. I was also learning to drive at 13…my grand dad's Austin! The difference here is this kid's dad has tons of cash for him to play in a WRC spec rally car. How on earth can he get a rally driving at 13? Go karts i can understand, but i guess you can do lots of things when you have tons of money. As someone pointed out, there are million of other kids in Indonesia who are struggling to find something to eat everyday and only ride bicycles at the same age.

Back in Malaysia, karting is more popular and 'affordable'. The rally scene is not consistant in terms of events. Karting has more regular events. Yes, and a one in a million chance to be in F1 like Alex Yoong.

]]> By: dp http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239595 dp Tue, 19 May 2009 09:42:53 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239595 when my friends and i were 12, we curi curi drove around and even smoke proton sagas and old cars..... that car we were in is a ford..... we even went to empty parking lots at sukan komplex and did donuts.....we were really bodoh then.....it was lifetime memory that i will always remember...... coming to that, i think our goverment should do more promos to dig out TALENT from our youngsters...... maybe organize more UNDER 18 cup. whether on or off road....2 or 4 wheels......it wont really hurt right..... we may not realize it, but maybe your son( or even daughter) sitting next to you maybe our future KAMARANJIT, or ALEX YOONG.....hey, who knows until you put their talents on the track!!!!! indo boleh, MALAYSIA BOLEH!!!! when my friends and i were 12, we curi curi drove around and even smoke proton sagas and old cars….. that car we were in is a ford….. we even went to empty parking lots at sukan komplex and did donuts…..we were really bodoh then…..it was lifetime memory that i will always remember……

coming to that, i think our goverment should do more promos to dig out TALENT from our youngsters…… maybe organize more UNDER 18 cup. whether on or off road….2 or 4 wheels……it wont really hurt right…..

we may not realize it, but maybe your son( or even daughter) sitting next to you maybe our future KAMARANJIT, or ALEX YOONG…..hey, who knows until you put their talents on the track!!!!! indo boleh, MALAYSIA BOLEH!!!!

]]> By: epol http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239585 epol Tue, 19 May 2009 08:47:58 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239585 when i was 13, my parent put me into boarding school. the seniors made me drive 'helicopter', 'scrambler', 'tank'...and many more.. when i was 13, my parent put me into boarding school. the seniors made me drive 'helicopter', 'scrambler', 'tank'…and many more..

]]> By: jie http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239513 jie Tue, 19 May 2009 01:08:16 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239513 13years old.....where am i a?? 13years old…..where am i a??

]]> By: mitlanevo http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239490 mitlanevo Mon, 18 May 2009 22:51:21 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239490 [quote comment="239331"][quote comment="239318"][quote comment="239285"]Malaysian rally scene needs more enthuistic parents that wants to groom their kids into the future rally champions. We dont need million dollar works-spec cars to fo that. Just a turbo kancil or a 1.6 satria with rollcages will do.[/quote] malaysians all want their kids in an F1 car, not rally cars or any other racing formula for that matter.. which is why the people with the financial capability all buy their kids go-karts.[/quote] not really..generally malaysian only wants their kids to excel in studies..from the first day the child was born..."u are going to be a doctor..u'r going to be an engineer" without giving some space and opportunity for their children to show their true potential in various aspect..plus they know that we malaysian dont really think that sports can be a good career prospect. the only sports tht they know can gives some salary is football(but then only few teams tht consistently pay their player on monthly basis). unfortunately, football in msiai..not really perform well..so the player wont get much opportunity to play in foreign country tht can gives them more salary....too bad. we have some bright young stars in motorsport..but only a few.[/quote] EXACTLY !!!!! [quote comment="239331"][quote comment="239318"][quote comment="239285"]Malaysian rally scene needs more enthuistic parents that wants to groom their kids into the future rally champions. We dont need million dollar works-spec cars to fo that. Just a turbo kancil or a 1.6 satria with rollcages will do.[/quote]

malaysians all want their kids in an F1 car, not rally cars or any other racing formula for that matter.. which is why the people with the financial capability all buy their kids go-karts.[/quote]

not really..generally malaysian only wants their kids to excel in studies..from the first day the child was born…"u are going to be a doctor..u'r going to be an engineer" without giving some space and opportunity for their children to show their true potential in various aspect..plus they know that we malaysian dont really think that sports can be a good career prospect. the only sports tht they know can gives some salary is football(but then only few teams tht consistently pay their player on monthly basis). unfortunately, football in msiai..not really perform well..so the player wont get much opportunity to play in foreign country tht can gives them more salary….too bad. we have some bright young stars in motorsport..but only a few.[/quote]

EXACTLY !!!!!

]]> By: henry http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239477 henry Mon, 18 May 2009 21:41:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239477 [quote comment="239333"]To me, Malaysian motorsport is the most expensive in the world, only for rich politician kids and grandchildren and theirs cronies. Tats cause the rising of mat rempit and illegal race, sewa track mahal pak. Where is another race track other than sepang. Low cost one...[/quote] again, talking without facts.. just say you don't know anything, easy. [quote comment="239333"]To me, Malaysian motorsport is the most expensive in the world, only for rich politician kids and grandchildren and theirs cronies. Tats cause the rising of mat rempit and illegal race, sewa track mahal pak. Where is another race track other than sepang. Low cost one…[/quote]

again, talking without facts.. just say you don't know anything, easy.

]]> By: csv http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239470 csv Mon, 18 May 2009 21:08:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239470 damn this boy can drive. when i was 13, i was still playing games. this talent can be nurtured! damn this boy can drive.

when i was 13, i was still playing games.

this talent can be nurtured!

]]> By: turboKEV http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239447 turboKEV Mon, 18 May 2009 20:14:43 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239447 when i was 13...mm...still virgin :) when i was 13…mm…still virgin :)

]]> By: Bw http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239446 Bw Mon, 18 May 2009 20:14:42 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239446 i saw 13 year old driving the proton satria neo s2000 in youtube i saw 13 year old driving the proton satria neo s2000 in youtube

]]> By: mystvearn http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239430 mystvearn Mon, 18 May 2009 18:53:56 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239430 sebastian loeb is wetting his pants now:P hahaha sebastian loeb is wetting his pants now:P

hahaha

]]> By: nawi http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239425 nawi Mon, 18 May 2009 18:15:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239425 Takumi fujiwara.... Takumi fujiwara….

]]> By: pixie_wawan http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239416 pixie_wawan Mon, 18 May 2009 17:06:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239416 I think he' playing a lot of car games! no wonder~ lol XD I think he' playing a lot of car games!

no wonder~ lol XD

]]> By: msi http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239395 msi Mon, 18 May 2009 15:51:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239395 kaya boleh la... kaya boleh la…

]]> By: donno http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239385 donno Mon, 18 May 2009 15:15:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239385 [quote comment="239364"] I remember the endless hours of fun driving an old beater around an ice track...that is until we broke the chassis.[/quote] 4G63T DSM? Diamond Stars? Are you from the states? [quote comment="239364"]

I remember the endless hours of fun driving an old beater around an ice track…that is until we broke the chassis.[/quote]

4G63T DSM? Diamond Stars? Are you from the states?

]]> By: kei9 http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239372 kei9 Mon, 18 May 2009 14:27:05 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239372 What the? This is tasty. DX What the?

This is tasty. DX

]]> By: Young S http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239368 Young S Mon, 18 May 2009 14:22:46 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239368 when i was 13, i just learn & know how to ride motorbike.. haha my dad's c70 Honda Cub always in my mind on that time..haha never think to drive a car... i just can say WOW for this kids.. when i was 13, i just learn & know how to ride motorbike.. haha

my dad's c70 Honda Cub always in my mind on that time..haha

never think to drive a car…

i just can say WOW for this kids..

]]> By: 4G63T DSM http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239364 4G63T DSM Mon, 18 May 2009 14:11:48 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239364 Kid in motorsports in Malaysia? Even adults have trouble financing thier hobbies with decent jobs. Tyre costs alone are killing me. As per tracks, while they are rare, there are several smaller tracks around. if you are from the North/Perak, search for Dato Sagor circuit. We hold regular track days there. Not everyone can afford to start thier kids with even go-karts, last checked a passable used kart cost at least 10k++. Karts are still the best way to learn car control...then you send them to somewhere cold. :p But motorsports can be cheap if it was meant to spur the interest, any junker you buy can be raced for very little money and be just as fun...all you need is a race seat, helmet and a roll cage, it gets expensive when you get into sanctioned events (ie. when you want to win). I remember the endless hours of fun driving an old beater around an ice track...that is until we broke the chassis. Kid in motorsports in Malaysia? Even adults have trouble financing thier hobbies with decent jobs.

Tyre costs alone are killing me.

As per tracks, while they are rare, there are several smaller tracks around. if you are from the North/Perak, search for Dato Sagor circuit. We hold regular track days there.

Not everyone can afford to start thier kids with even go-karts, last checked a passable used kart cost at least 10k++. Karts are still the best way to learn car control…then you send them to somewhere cold. :p

But motorsports can be cheap if it was meant to spur the interest, any junker you buy can be raced for very little money and be just as fun…all you need is a race seat, helmet and a roll cage, it gets expensive when you get into sanctioned events (ie. when you want to win).

I remember the endless hours of fun driving an old beater around an ice track…that is until we broke the chassis.

]]> By: bmpower http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239350 bmpower Mon, 18 May 2009 13:23:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239350 when I was 13.... when I was 13.... when I was 13.... Oh!.. I can't remember that well.. but if only... That's was a teacher in Form 1 asking me about Math homework book that I didn't bring it to school (and i not even do the homework)... hehehe when I was 13…. when I was 13…. when I was 13….

Oh!.. I can't remember that well.. but if only…

That's was a teacher in Form 1 asking me about Math homework book that I didn't bring it to school (and i not even do the homework)… hehehe

]]> By: Haji Bakhil http://paultan.org/2009/05/18/13-year-old-boy-pilots-prodrive-impreza-to-victory/#comment-239346 Haji Bakhil Mon, 18 May 2009 13:15:30 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15041#comment-239346 Hm.. when I was 13, my parents were struggling to even buy me a bicycle for me to ride to school. Such is life huh. Anyway, good for this guy but I believe the Malaysian Boleh spirit will spur a rich dad to buy his 12yo kid a Audi R1 and enter him in the 24hr Le Mans..kekeke. Who wanna bet a teh tarik that this would not happen ? Hm.. when I was 13, my parents were struggling to even buy me a bicycle for me to ride to school. Such is life huh. Anyway, good for this guy but I believe the Malaysian Boleh spirit will spur a rich dad to buy his 12yo kid a Audi R1 and enter him in the 24hr Le Mans..kekeke. Who wanna bet a teh tarik that this would not happen ?

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