Sad news Race driver Sean Edwards killed as car hits wall - Page 3

Loaded · 22-10-2013, 05:53 PM

Really sad. R.I.P Sean.. There is note to Porsche Motorsport fan: This uplifting petition is building momentum in the wake of Sean Edwards' death. Please consider taking a few moments to join in bringing the 2013 Porsche Supercup season to a proper close: http://www.change.org/petitions/pors...on-points-race

**shimmy** · 22-10-2013, 06:28 PM

Tbh I know a lot of guys who have signed it, but not me.

I think it needs to be left up to the drivers to decide what to do. Only two drivers can beat Sean and I don't think Porsche can do anything as there are sponsors, rules, teams to consider.

If the two divers decide to pull over on the last lap of both remaining races then fair play them but can't blame them for driving to win as well.

Loaded · 22-10-2013, 06:35 PM

Very good observation, and i agree that this needs to left to the drivers but i don't think that the sponsors are the ones who decide on who will finish first or not. I mean, there are requirements from the groups they sponsoring but that's it. Sponsorship and race is two different things.

**shimmy** · 22-10-2013, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loaded

Very good observation, and i agree that this needs to left to the drivers but i don't think that the sponsors are the ones who decide on who will finish first or not. I mean, there are requirements from the groups they sponsoring but that's it. Sponsorship and race is two different things.

Maybe but I think based on what I've seen, sponsorship terms can be awfully strict in terms of "maximising team finish positions" and making podiums for bonus ££,

All I'm saying is it is not always the teams choice, but can depend on many things, but if the driver pulls over without instruction, there will be no consequences other than Sean's posthumous win.

Equinox · 22-10-2013, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

Tbh I know a lot of guys who have signed it, but not me.

I think it needs to be left up to the drivers to decide what to do. Only two drivers can beat Sean and I don't think Porsche can do anything as there are sponsors, rules, teams to consider.

If the two divers decide to pull over on the last lap of both remaining races then fair play them but can't blame them for driving to win as well.

The FIA......to consider... and yes I agree totally with you, there will be little anyone can do about it other than the 2 drivers.

22-10-2013, 06:28 PM	#22
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Tbh I know a lot of guys who have signed it, but not me. I think it needs to be left up to the drivers to decide what to do. Only two drivers can beat Sean and I don't think Porsche can do anything as there are sponsors, rules, teams to consider. If the two divers decide to pull over on the last lap of both remaining races then fair play them but can't blame them for driving to win as well. __________________ .

22-10-2013, 05:53 PM	#21
Loaded S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austria Posts: 369 Casino cash: $3708	Really sad. R.I.P Sean.. There is note to Porsche Motorsport fan: This uplifting petition is building momentum in the wake of Sean Edwards' death. Please consider taking a few moments to join in bringing the 2013 Porsche Supercup season to a proper close: http://www.change.org/petitions/pors...on-points-race

22-10-2013, 06:35 PM	#23
Loaded S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austria Posts: 369 Casino cash: $3708	Very good observation, and i agree that this needs to left to the drivers but i don't think that the sponsors are the ones who decide on who will finish first or not. I mean, there are requirements from the groups they sponsoring but that's it. Sponsorship and race is two different things.