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7th April 2018, 17:45
Thread: 7 April 1968
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7 April 1968
Hard to believe it's been 50 years ago. Perhaps more intriguing is that today is Saturday, and here in California at least, there has been a steady drizzle of rain sometime past midnight. Similar to...
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15th January 2018, 04:06
Thread: Dan Gurney 1931 - 2018
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Dan Gurney 1931 - 2018
As the title indicates, a beloved icon from an extraordinary era in motor racing has passed away. He was 86.
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7th October 2017, 07:31
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Ditto. Even if Dismal Disney (because that's...
Ditto. Even if Dismal Disney (because that's ESPN) actually did start off well, there is no way it would operate without non-stop nonsense of commerciaism. Especially since it is a sinking ship...
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2nd October 2017, 20:45
Thread: Any tip and info to a Monza visitor?
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Well done
Good idea. :spinhead: :beer: :bounce:
Sounds like you had the reverse experience I had nearly 30 years ago at Hockenheim (1988). Mine was dry on Sat., during Qualifying. Wet on race day. Didn’t... -
1st October 2017, 18:31
Thread: 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix
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For me to watch an entire race, never mind the...
For me to watch an entire race, never mind the usual front runner blow outs, it was good. Top to bottom. Most times I watch 30-45 min., and that's it - because of what's happening (or not rather) on...
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1st October 2017, 15:40
Thread: 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix
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I don't mind that so much - because it's happened...
I don't mind that so much - because it's happened before, and will happen again of course.
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1st October 2017, 13:07
Thread: 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix
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That's the only complaint I have about the race,...
That's the only complaint I have about the race, was drivers crying over Incidental contact.Though I know that's not something to ever go away.
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1st October 2017, 13:01
Thread: 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix
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:laugh:
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2nd September 2017, 07:28
Thread: 2017 Italian Grand Prix
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Time for another chicane installment.
Time for another chicane installment.
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28th May 2017, 22:25
Thread: Alonso to miss Monaco to race Indy 500
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I absolutely agree on all points made. The...
I absolutely agree on all points made.
The 500 is a mere shadow of what it once was, nevertheless it was good to see a F1 regular dismiss Monaco for a crack at this event, no matter what the... -
28th May 2017, 22:15
Thread: Stirling Moss Ill
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Thanks for reporting this. As I wasn't aware of...
Thanks for reporting this. As I wasn't aware of the situation. I had recently seen an episode of Racing Through Time, with regards to his career, and noticed I had completely forgotten about him....
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28th May 2017, 22:06
Thread: Qualifying
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Almost reminded me of Gordon Smiley's fatal...
Almost reminded me of Gordon Smiley's fatal qualifying crash in 82'. Glad we didn't get the same result.
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28th May 2017, 22:03
Thread: 2017 Indianapolis 500
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2017 Indianapolis 500
What a fantastic race! It will be great to see Japan goes nuts over this!
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9th March 2017, 00:33
Thread: Oroville Dam
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Living here in the drought stricken state (with...
Living here in the drought stricken state (with little noticeable effort to increase water storage) and observing the blind ambition of creating a High Speed Rail ("Racket" more like) system that was...
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10th November 2016, 00:26
Thread: President Trump
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Hate to say it, but I’m glad he won considering...
Hate to say it, but I’m glad he won considering HRC was the other option. The way I figure it, the fat cats are the ones who have been running the country for quite a while now. So why not let on of...
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15th September 2016, 00:13
Thread: Liberty Media
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YouTube races (especially the "Natural Sounds"...
YouTube races (especially the "Natural Sounds" recorded events) are my favs. Love the whole races of 73' French GP, 71' Italian GP, etc... etc... being available. Not to mention Indy 500 during the...
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14th September 2016, 23:44
Thread: Liberty Media
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Well said.
Well said.
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8th September 2016, 19:13
Thread: Liberty Media
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Confiscation of the Holy Grail. Yes!!
Who's says Americans are not much involved in F1?! :D :bounce:
Okay bad joke, sorry.....
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4th August 2016, 03:54
Thread: Speed of cars in the corners
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Well put. Everything you mentioned is exactly why...
Well put. Everything you mentioned is exactly why I don't get all fired up about the 500 anymore. I merely follow it in bits and pieces, only for the slight interest of tradition.
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4th August 2016, 03:47
Thread: Pretty Indy Car
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Yeah, that is my all-time favorite Indy car. That...
Yeah, that is my all-time favorite Indy car. That and Bobby Unser's 1968 winner, the Rislone (Bob Wilke) Eagle / Offy. The paint schemes for both machines couldn't have been a better match to each...
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4th August 2016, 03:37
Thread: Chris Amon RIP
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Thanks for posting that article. Great driver...
Thanks for posting that article. Great driver with splendid character.
Good grief. I didn't realize that it was already 50 years since he won Le Mans.
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28th March 2016, 16:25
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Thanks. Nice looking car, pretty quiet though. ...
Thanks. Nice looking car, pretty quiet though.
Tow truck looks like it came from a hobby store.
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28th March 2016, 02:32
Thread: What's new?
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I was thinking the same thing after being away...
I was thinking the same thing after being away from here for months. Habitually pondering "Gosh, 'The 500' is coming up again. Wonder what's in store for this year..." Then I came back to reality,...
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28th March 2016, 01:52
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Not even going to bother with reading his...
Not even going to bother with reading his response. He should have been put down years ago.
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2nd January 2016, 02:02
Thread: What is your dream F1 calendar?
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What it was 35 years ago without that goddamned...
What it was 35 years ago without that goddamned Caesar's Palace GP.
Mostly European, the Glen, Montreal, South America. I'll take Australia and Mexico too.
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