Sorry to see you go but i know you'll help out somewhere along the line. - Skaife

danets · 07-12-2008, 03:24 PM

40 round wins, 5 championships and 5 bathhurst wins, mate i know you drive a holden but racing is just a sport and when the race is over then we are all
just family men. , Goodluck my friend, and im sure brocky woulda been more then proud.

Guys please show some support for this legend.

4Vman · 07-12-2008, 03:38 PM

Well done Skaife, probably a pre-mature end to your career due to "issues" outside of your control, but a brilliant career none the less.

**Burnout** · 07-12-2008, 03:47 PM

Good on yer Scaifey - You kept it all alive for all of us.
Enjoy the ride!

**DJM83** · 07-12-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

Well done Skaife, probably a pre-mature end to your career due to "issues" outside of your control, but a brilliant career none the less.

Here here

MITCHAY · 07-12-2008, 05:30 PM

What a brilliant race to the end today. We will never know what could have been due to the shocker second race but that's racing.

ehast13 · 07-12-2008, 03:48 PM

His loyalty to Gibson was commendable. When he was switched on he was hard to beat. He has a better sense of humour than he is given credit for. He gave us someone to hate (like Moff gave Holden drivers someone to hate in the 70's). His character has added to the sport. He also has reasonable posture.

Good luck, Skaife. Do me a favour and punch Tander in the face before you leave. He needs to be taken down a peg.

platinumXR · 07-12-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ehast13

His loyalty to Gibson was commendable. When he was switched on he was hard to beat. He has a better sense of humour than he is given credit for. He gave us someone to hate (like Moff gave Holden drivers someone to hate in the 70's). His character has added to the sport. He also has reasonable posture.

Good luck, Skaife. Do me a favour and punch Tander in the face before you leave. He needs to be taken down a peg.

Paul Morris need's one too for what he just did to Wincup... :ticking:

platinumXR · 07-12-2008, 03:48 PM

I first spoke to Mark at Oran Park in 1988 (I think) down in the Scrutineering Shed /Office, he had just been "given some advice" from Frank Gardner...either that or it was another of Frank's jokes...

I said I was a Ford fan but I wished him well in the 'Datto...he laughed and he thanked me for my support.

He may be many things, but he will be remembered as a true ambassador for Australian Motorsport just like (but not to the same extent...maybe...) as Brock and Johnson, Perkins, Lowndes, Richards, Gardner, Seton(s), Jones', Bowe and the list could go on for pages.

He put his money where his mouth is and he had a red hot go. That gives him a great deal of my respect and I'm sure many others as well.

The Monty · 07-12-2008, 04:23 PM

Congrats Skaife. You were highly respected and still are. You are still one of the better drivers in the field. Now where is Ford to pick you up for next season?

EDManual · 07-12-2008, 04:27 PM

yeah well, I think he did what he liked doing just cos his dad was rich so couldnt care less about his "career"

He just had a rich dad and had a fun job, good for him, but no one else...

platinumXR · 07-12-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by EDManual

yeah well, I think he did what he liked doing just cos his dad was rich so couldnt care less about his "career"

He just had a rich dad and had a fun job, good for him, but no one else...

Well, yes but if I said what I REALLY thought of him I would be banned.

vztrt · 07-12-2008, 05:22 PM

Ahh the memories...

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=q7TzEnvt3as

**DJM83** · 07-12-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by vztrt

Ahh the memories...

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=q7TzEnvt3as

Still a GOLD moment in V8SC IMO

Windsor220 · 07-12-2008, 05:31 PM

While I don't really like him, his achievements in V8s cant be questioned.

nb_351 · 07-12-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by vztrt

Ahh the memories...

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=q7TzEnvt3as

haha i was there that day, still remember that... and the reaction of the crowd was priceless...
good on him though, he was a great driver in his heyday, dropped off a bit since taking over his new role...
but a great driver noetheless, and whats to say he still wouldnt be if he didnt have all the overheads and stress he has...

Spanrz · 07-12-2008, 05:31 PM

Hahahahaha, classic.
Didn't Morris just do this to Whincup today and why didn't he get a drive thru???

Yes, someone here had their avatar with a photo of Skaifey in that shot, with a Ford flag, .

Hilarious.

ZA-289 · 07-12-2008, 05:37 PM

I can't believe Im almost sad.

I'm actually going to miss the guy we all love to hate.

BTW Well done to Whincup on the Championship win and on the nice skid.

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4Vman · 07-12-2008, 05:44 PM

I can't help but think he'll pop up at another team.
There's no doubt he's got another 5 or so years left in him if all he had to do was just drive.
The problems and politics have forced his hand early...

uranium_death · 07-12-2008, 06:42 PM

Listening to the broadcast earlier, I thought he sounded quite relieved to be at the end, allowing him more time with family and other things.

You've got to be bloody fit to be a decent driver, and I think he wants to be around more, rather than committing some much time.

I think he's retired from V8SCs for good. He may pursue something else though.

Powdered Toast Man · 07-12-2008, 07:18 PM

I wouldn't be surprised to see him pop up as a commentator. Does a pretty good job when guest commentating normally.

He lost his ride and his team ownership so I'm guessing he won't be competing again (although I won't be surprised if he pops up as a driver for the long distance races) so commentating would be the next logical step if he is going to stay associated with the V8s.

I'm not a fan but I hope he sorts all of his recent financial troubles so he can look after his family.

Buzz Box · 07-12-2008, 08:24 PM

Well you see ALOT of drivers now are moving onto other categories and then popping up for the enduros and you'd have to say he'll be back for enduro's.

And I agree with people above hopefully his financial troubles are over now his out of the team ownership thing and he can enjoy some quality time.

GTP290 · 07-12-2008, 10:21 PM

atleast he didnt win all his Bathurst victories in a Holden, 2 were in the datto!

Lukeyson · 07-12-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP290

atleast he didnt win all his Bathurst victories in a Holden, 2 were in the datto!

and also he won some Laser championship in a Ford laser back in the 80's

SM1DY · 07-12-2008, 10:37 PM

Peace out Skaifey

YOOT · 08-12-2008, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by danets

40 round wins, 5 championships and 5 bathhurst wins, mate i know you drive a holden but racing is just a sport and when the race is over then we are all
just family men. , Goodluck my friend, and im sure brocky woulda been more then proud.

Guys please show some support for this legend.

I'd say he's done the least for V8's in the last 5 years and complained the most when Ambrose started a Ford winning spree up to today. Good bye and don't let the car door hit your **** on the way out!

V8SC just got a little better...

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