Almost official: USF1 wouldn't race in 2010

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19th February 2010, 12:57
Garry Walker

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Originally Posted by gloomyDAY

I'm so glad that I saved this quote:

I knew I could count on Windsor.

Once a failure, always a failure.

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Originally Posted by bartlock

That he has balls and he tried to make a Formula 1 Team! in my book that is a great thing.

Yeah, 3 hurrays for failure!!!

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Originally Posted by henners88

I know there sure is some silly comments on there.

"I know others have said it, but ifs theres anything we can do to get US-F1 on the grid, we'll do our best!"

:rotflmao:
19th February 2010, 15:10
Azumanga Davo

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Originally Posted by Daniel

One guy in the WRC forum once said that he'd organise a sausage sizzle to help raise money for Skoda to stay in the WRC :rotflmao:

The obvious thinking that the car would have made a better barbecue than a Weber comes to mind.
19th February 2010, 16:25
DexDexter

So it was a Mastercard Lola like many of us predicted. :rolleyes:
19th February 2010, 17:21
Dave B

It wasn't even that. At least Mastercard Lola turned up with two working cars (just about) and attempted to qualify.
20th February 2010, 00:48
Saint Devote

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Originally Posted by Garry Walker

I knew I could count on Windsor.

Once a failure, always a failure.

Yeah, 3 hurrays for failure!!!

:rotflmao:

Failure is no disgrace - never trying and quitting IS.

Now, we do not know what the situation at USF1 is and until we do all that there is, is speculation.

You obviously take great delight in watching the USF1 difficulties, which is disgusting to all decent people.

You supposedly are a fan of formula one yet you take such pleasure in seeing a new team suffering.

Mean-spiritedness is the biggest disgrace of all. You have my pity and none of my respect.

I respect Peter Windsor and I sure do hope that we see his brand new racing cars, this year and if not, then maybe the season after that.
20th February 2010, 01:24
CCWS77

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Originally Posted by Dave Brockman

Why so many requirements? Because there are only a finite number of spaces on the grid and the FIA have a duty to ensure that they are given to teams who stand a genuine chance of turning out a professional outfit for 19 weekends a year.

To allow unprepared or unfunded teams to waste everybody's time is massively unfair on those who might have otherwise been able to have raced this season, whether that be Stefan, Prodrive or CarlMetro's Dad.

Others may admire Windsor for having balls, but I believe he is a delusional dreamer who let his massive ego take precidence over a sound business plan.

My opinion, I'm not about to end my post with "FACT" so if you disagree then feel free" :)

I fundamentally disagree with the idea that the FIA should give out some limited number of spots based on politics. If there is really some epidemic of too many cars then engage in something called qualifying. Teams that can not qualify will soon quit. Who needs all this backroom dealmaking to get a starting spot. This entire idea of complaining about USF1 is based in these politics created by the FIA. If that wasn't case then fans should simply like to see as many cars as possible attempting to show up.
20th February 2010, 04:57
call_me_andrew

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Originally Posted by N. Jones

"Reinvent the wheel"?? Could you fill me in as to what that means please?

It looks to me that Peter Windsor and Ken Anderson tried to setup a team in the US and attract the wealth there but they failed.

They tried, they failed. Hopefully one day there will be a US GP and a successful US entry in F1.

Windsor and Anderson wanted to do the exact opposite of what all other F1 teams have done. They thought that since so many F1 part suppliers are in the U.S., it would prove less expensive to be in North Carolina than Europe.

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Originally Posted by F1boat

I think that American drivers focus on stock car racing and that's why their drivers are not very strong in F1 and with the notable exception of Hornish jr. in IndyCar. Whether a US team would be successful, seriously successful in F1 I dunno. It seems that only teams from Great Britain and Ferrari can be consistently strong, so who knows? The Japanese, also a great nation, tried and failed.
But in reality I don't believe in the concept of better and weaker nations. It's about the people. The best teams are international. Check the Ferrari dream team...

How does Hornish enter into the equation? He went from OW to stock cars because he felt he could make more money as a middle of the pack stock car driver than a winning IndyCar driver.

A lot of American drivers start in OW, but they're driving sprint cars and midgets, both of which are front-engine. It's easier (and currently more lucritive) for them to transition to full fendered stock cars than mid/rear-engine OW cars.

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Originally Posted by gloomyDAY

Mrs. Windsor and Ken Doll should have attained their funding before acting like pretentious little c*nts in front of the world press.

Can you get that through your head princess?

Their plans were leaked to the media before they had made a final decision to start the team. At that point you have to start the team to save face.
20th February 2010, 05:02
racepode1

Lots of news about USF1 http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/18/sp...sq=usf1&st=cse
Also a lot in Argentinian Press For all that people who don’t have problem reading in Spanish or with help from google translator this are the best Sites to get the latest news from USF1- Meta- Lopez Crusade
La Voz del Interior Newspaper from pechito’s city and one of the most importants in Argentina, they had direct access to pechito secretary of press and Jose Lopez Father.
Ultima Vuelta Motorsport specialized Media property of Felipe McGough the manager of Pechito and also Involved in F1 Broadcasting for LA
Corsa Magazine Motorsport specialized Media sponsor of Pechito with around 1,5 Millions Dollares
Campeones Motorsport specialized Media
Carburando Motorsport specialized Media
20th February 2010, 06:38
Easy Drifter

The latest from Motorsport.com has Ken Anderson asking the FIA for permission to miss the first 4 (four) races. The rules sort of allow for three maybe.
What gall. Then says Jean Todt must reply quickly.
Talk about delusional.
20th February 2010, 06:47
CNR

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Originally Posted by Sonic

Anyone checked out their twitter page? There's a lot of delusional people out there, one fan even offered to "change tyres" to make sure USF1 made the grid. ROFL :D Seriously! :rolleyes:

http://www.youtube.com/usf1team
have some good stuff

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