Jarno Trulli to NASCAR

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Originally Posted by veeten

Besides, didn't Michael Schumacher once tried to do a test drive awhile back, during the off time at the first USGP at Indy. It didn't go well, as he didn't get to actually drive the car.

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No, Michael Schumacher didn't try to do a test in a stock car. While traveling across the US on a motorcycle he stopped at the Texas Motor Speedway where they had one of those "Richard Petty Driving Experiences" going on. He stood in line to take his turn with everyone else. He got tired of waiting and decided to go on his way.

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Originally Posted by truefan72

. . . . . and a governing body that's a dictatorship and treats the drivers like well paid gladiators, etc. etc. etc

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I watch as much, if not more, F1 than I do NASCAR. Don't try to make out like F1 is some kind of a benevolent organization. Especially after the last couple of years.

I'm seeing a lot of Trulli hate here.

Strange how someone 'not good enough for F1' in the opinions of some members here, finished second at possibly the hardest track for drivers, beating the current World Champion in the process...

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Originally Posted by woody2goody

I'm seeing a lot of Trulli hate here.

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It's a good thing that JT couldn't give a r@t's @$$ @bout what is said on our forum :laugh:

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Originally Posted by woody2goody

I'm seeing a lot of Trulli hate here.

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Unfortunately Jarno's stock has taken a serious hit this year and Toyota's inconsistencies haven't helped his case. Age isn't on his side either - it's in the human nature of casual F1 fans wanting to see "new exciting stars and fresh blood" instead of those, who they have seen for many-many years. I mean I can remember voices calling for the retirement of JT/GF/RB already from around 2006/2007, but hey - they are still there. :p : ;)

Maybe they would like to race in Nascar because it is more exciting and more challenging. That is if they can make it. So far only JPM has proven himself to be competitive.

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Originally Posted by jens

Unfortunately Jarno's stock has taken a serious hit this year and Toyota's inconsistencies haven't helped his case. Age isn't on his side either - it's in the human nature of casual F1 fans wanting to see "new exciting stars and fresh blood" instead of those, who they have seen for many-many years. I mean I can remember voices calling for the retirement of JT/GF/RB already from around 2006/2007, but hey - they are still there. :p : ;)

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Jarno's had a pretty good year I don't see how his stock could have gone down.

Maybe inside his own team where they make an inconsistent car and then expect their drivers to be on the podium every race.

Glock likewise has done absolutely nothing wrong and he too is in danger of losing his job.

Toyota need to take a serious look at themselves. Yes the car is good, at some circuits. It is not the drivers' fault that the car seems to work sporadically.

Trulli especially has raced extremely well this year IMO.

I think it's time for JT to look at a move. He has achieved all he will in F1 and personally a new challenge might be good for him.

He's been a solid driver and deserves some respect for his time in F1.

Jarno Trulli to Lotus in 2010.......trust me, you heard it here first! ;)

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Originally Posted by Knock-on

I think it's time for JT to look at a move. He has achieved all he will in F1 and personally a new challenge might be good for him.

He's been a solid driver and deserves some respect for his time in F1.

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Jarno may not agree that he has achieved all he will in F1 ;) I think a few drivers whose careers have plateaued will have looked at Button this season and thought that could be them.