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This place is a ghost town. I used to check...
This place is a ghost town. I used to check every day, but now may go weeks. TF is still somewhat active, but has gotten so negative that any sane discourse isn't possible. I guess the crap__ies...
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21st May 2014, 13:27
Thread: Hey, anybody in here?
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Forums are becoming a dying breed. Some claim...
Forums are becoming a dying breed. Some claim many people can't form a thought over 140 characters.
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22nd November 2013, 12:41
Thread: 2014 Silly season
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Re: 2014 Silly season
I follow a lot of internet forums on various topics, and I don't think the lack of activity here is a problem with the forum. Almost all racing forums for any series are very quiet compared to years...
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21st February 2013, 22:26
Thread: Indycar is dead. Long live the Indy 500.
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The power of positive thinking. Rolling back...
The power of positive thinking.
Rolling back the clock isn't the answer.
I guess we should all just throw in the towel and take up chess. -
18th February 2013, 16:47
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I read the title and immediately thought of a...
I read the title and immediately thought of a movie:
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30th September 2012, 03:05
Thread: Heres a new twist - Danica to Ganassi
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Chip is not that brain dead............
Chip is not that brain dead............
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9th September 2012, 12:53
Thread: New Open Wheel Series Rumour
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Isn't Danica looking for a seat?
Isn't Danica looking for a seat?
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8th September 2012, 03:32
Thread: New Open Wheel Series Rumour
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Mark Plourde is already signed up as CEO, so it...
Mark Plourde is already signed up as CEO, so it must be real.
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4th August 2012, 20:08
Thread: Mid-Ohio - Honda Indy 200 Race Thread
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Helio is getting a 10 spot penalty too as Penske...
Helio is getting a 10 spot penalty too as Penske decided to change the engine overnight before the race.
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4th August 2012, 20:07
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Not exactly a "slight" finger injury. Charlie...
Not exactly a "slight" finger injury. Charlie indicated in an interview he basically crushed a bone in his hand that required surgery to repair. he doesn't have medical clearance to run, but hopes...
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26th July 2012, 13:50
Thread: Edmonton .14
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Indy Car isn't the only sport with declining...
Indy Car isn't the only sport with declining ratings. The NHL isn't doing that well either
NHL Stanley Cup Finals TV Ratings - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers
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26th July 2012, 13:42
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Ever notice how these PR stories seem to show up...
Ever notice how these PR stories seem to show up when there is a media lull concerning the "brand"? Her handlers find many ways to keep her in the news. They have to, as her on track performance...
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19th July 2012, 17:18
Thread: Anybody concerned about this??
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No They are spending your money and mine. ...
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They are spending your money and mine. While I am a race fan, I would prefer they spend money on other things, or even better, spend less. -
18th July 2012, 12:42
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This thread is a perfect example of the evolution...
This thread is a perfect example of the evolution of the Danica "brand". Not very long ago, comments like the above that weren't glowing praise of her would energize a platoon of admirers who would...
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16th July 2012, 11:18
Thread: Sebastian Saavedra to race at Sonoma
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True, but why test both drivers if there is no...
True, but why test both drivers if there is no chance to put Kat in a second car at any of the remaining road tests?
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15th July 2012, 12:44
Thread: Sebastian Saavedra to race at Sonoma
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Considering that Dragon just tested at Sonoma...
Considering that Dragon just tested at Sonoma with Seb and Kat, maybe they know know more about engine availability that we do. Dragon stated after Indy that they expected run the second car late in...
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8th July 2012, 11:23
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I worked for a company that had quite a few...
I worked for a company that had quite a few positive resuilts when it first introduced drug testing. I NEVER saw a B test give a different result that the A test. The labs these days are very good...
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16th June 2012, 12:27
Thread: Nationwide Series -Michigan Race Thread
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The announcers mentioned during Sprint Cup...
The announcers mentioned during Sprint Cup practice that the Nationwide cars were flat with new tires and qualifying setups because of the tapered spacer, but may have to lift in the race with worn...
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14th June 2012, 12:18
Thread: Nationwide Series -Michigan Race Thread
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Thanks DF. It looks like qualifying will be a...
Thanks DF.
It looks like qualifying will be a real battle. ;)
It is pretty sad to see just how weak the Nationwide series has become. There are only about a dozen really competitive teams,... -
11th June 2012, 11:51
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There is a big difference between a driver like...
There is a big difference between a driver like Servia who is a regular threat to win, has a reputation for getting the most out of a car and can setup a car, and a driver like Danica best known for...
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31st May 2012, 01:37
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Barnes is the most likely candidate. He is...
Barnes is the most likely candidate. He is probably still upset about being fined for his twitter remarks - acting like a spoiled child.
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29th May 2012, 17:59
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If you fast forward through the ads and the...
If you fast forward through the ads and the innane babble, a race like the 600 would take maybe 15 minutes to watch ;)
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28th May 2012, 22:21
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Life ain't fair............ But I have a...
Life ain't fair............
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14th May 2012, 19:15
Thread: 2012 Indy 500 Race Thread
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Not yet. But the deadline is getting very close....
Not yet. But the deadline is getting very close. It has been reported that they need to get a resolution today, or there won't be enough time to get Legge through ROP and Seb through his refresher....
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12th May 2012, 11:47
Thread: Nationwide Race Thread -Darlington
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Logano won because Keselowski did to him what he...
Logano won because Keselowski did to him what he was trying to do with Sadler - bump draft to the front. Logano and Sadler had done it the previous restart and it really worked.
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