Skaife Could miss Sandown due to Illness

[hoon69]

HOLDEN Racing Team’s Mark Skaife was rushed to hospital this morning with appendicitis and is unlikely to participate in this weekend's Just Car Insurance Sandown 500.

Skaife’s wife Toni said this afternoon; “There’s only a remote chance that Mark would be okay to drive. He suffered stomach pains last night then went to a doctor this morning where scans revealed his appendix should be removed.

“The operation finished up being a normal procedure, but Mark was really disappointed that such a thing should happen at this time of year,” she said.

Meanwhile, Team Manager Robbie Starr was on the hunt for a replacement driver.


Skaife likely to miss Sandown 500 with appendicitis
Release Date: 13/09/2007
HOLDEN Racing Team’s Mark Skaife was rushed to hospital this morning with appendicitis and is unlikely to participate in this weekend's Just Car Insurance Sandown 500.

Skaife’s wife Toni said this afternoon; “There’s only a remote chance that Mark would be okay to drive. He suffered stomach pains last night then went to a doctor this morning where scans revealed his appendix should be removed.

“The operation finished up being a normal procedure, but Mark was really disappointed that such a thing should happen at this time of year,” she said.

Meanwhile, Team Manager Robbie Starr was on the hunt for a replacement driver.

“If Mark is out, we will pair up Todd Kelly and Nathan Pretty in Todd’s #22 Commodore and we believe ex-HRT Bathurst winner Tony Longhurst will share with Glenn Seton in Mark’s #2,” said Starr.

“We hope to fly him down to Melbourne from the Gold Coast tonight in time for practice tomorrow.” would be a huge if he misses this round.

[OLS108]

** waits for the call from Robbie Star **

[Mungrel]

** waits for the call from Robbie Star **

Sure you'd be qualified? I hear supercar circuits have corners in them :jester: :lmao:

[OLS108]

Sure you'd be qualified? I hear supercar circuits have corners in them :jester: :lmao:

Bwahahahahahaha, yeah true, thats not the worst part, i only drive a Manual a few times a year so i am a little rusty ... I wonder if the Boys down at HRT will set of an auto for me ??? :rofl:

[highlander_69r]

thats not so good :(

oh well go Todd Kelly :)

[maloo_]

Kelly, Pretty, Seton and Longhurst are now the line up.

[Smitty]

HOLDEN Racing Team’s Mark Skaife was rushed to hospital this morning with appendicitis and is unlikely to participate in this weekend's Just Car Insurance Sandown 500.

Meanwhile, Team Manager Robbie Starr was on the hunt for a replacement driver.

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I have a CAMS licence.......
awaiting a phone call

[SLE355]

Sandown wont be the same without booing Skaife :( I like Nathan pretty though, ah ill still go for Lowndes.

[shane W Z]

I have a CAMS licence.......
awaiting a phone call



Unless your name is tony longhurst you have no chance of a call from what i hear, sorry

[Smitty]

Unless your name is tony longhurst you have no chance of a call from what i hear, sorry


what time does Births, Deaths, Marriages...close ? :lol:

[shane W Z]

what time does Births, Deaths, Marriages...close ? :lol:

Still don't fancy your chances!!!:rofl:

[maloo_]

what time does Births, Deaths, Marriages...close ? :lol:

Just get Paul Morris to beat him up again and your in.

[Chappy]

What a skirt!

Skaifie only have his appendix out!:eyes:


I can imagine him sitting in bed watching Tony weaving his way around Sandown like a old women, Touch method Tony.:driving:

What a blow to Skaifies points score oh well get well and get back soon Skaifie.:diddy:

[Smitty]

Just get Paul Morris to beat him up again and your in.

........ :rofl:

[shane W Z]

they're now saying he's a chance!!!!

http://www.holdenmotorsport.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=66528

[OLS108]

they're now saying he's a chance!!!!

http://www.holdenmotorsport.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=66528

I think he is out again, he has opted to stay in hospital for some rhinoplasty

[shane W Z]

I think he is out again, he has opted to stay in hospital for some rhinoplasty

I don't think his nose is THAT big i mean my dad's family have big noses so i'm kinda used to it!

[bermudablue]

Getting your appendix out.....freekin hurts:yup:
Come Sunday....He'll still be hurting.And if he turns up with two black eyes
and a smaller helmet,we'll know he's had a nose job too.

Someone should make an OTRCAI based upon his nose..

[Chappy]

they're now saying he's a chance!!!!

http://www.holdenmotorsport.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=66528

If the official permit Skaife to drive this weekend they need their heads examined, how stupid and irresponsible they would be.:doh:

It nothing goes wrong yes Skaife possible would be ok but in the event of a accident and heavens forbid a bad accident it could lead to a very serious outcome.:bash:

I can't even believe they would consider it in the first place.

[Muscrat]

I think he is out again, he has opted to stay in hospital for some rhinoplasty

That's a bit harse! TRUE, But still a bit harse. :jester:

Steve.

[kart_racer]

Can you tools find anything better to do than complain about the size of a guy's nose?

:flipoff:

[OLS108]

Can you tools find anything better to do than complain about the size of a guy's nose?

:flipoff:

Easy Princess, I am a Huge Skaife fan, was just a small Innocent Dig....

[hadafew2many]

Easy Princess, I am a Huge Skaife fan, was just a small Innocent Dig....

Come to think about it ...he has got a f#ckin big nose!!:moon:

[Mungrel]

Bwahahahahahaha, yeah true, thats not the worst part, i only drive a Manual a few times a year so i am a little rusty ... I wonder if the Boys down at HRT will set of an auto for me ??? :rofl:


:lmao: naah ya don't use the clutch anyways - its overrated. Just grab hold and reef it down :lol:

[hoon69]

Easy Princess, I am a Huge Skaife fan, was just a small Innocent Dig....nice one dave :rofl:
some ppl take things way too personal,anyways his out and this will be a huge blow to his championship standings,will put him well back if the other drivers finish well.

[shane W Z]

Just read on another forum apparently skaife didn't even drive himself to the track this morning.So i guess that officially rules out him racing for a while then.