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Team Audiworld had great success at The Great Pumpkin this year...
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eMKay (Game On!)
2007-10-28 17:50:31
(123 views)
Yikes....
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John/TSR
2007-10-29 12:58:15
(87 views)
Which car at VIR?
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bioman
2007-10-30 19:01:08
(68 views)
Miata...
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John/TSR
2007-10-31 06:55:20
(67 views)
"break before the checker" ... sounds a lot like my 2005 and 2006 races!
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bioman
2007-11-01 05:11:22
(57 views)
We have a different definition of "cold" than you do....
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John/TSR
2007-11-01 06:19:55
(53 views)
I remember passing the Thiel car...
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eMKay (Game On!)
2007-10-29 16:40:43
(69 views)
Congrats to our resident track junkie..John/TSR...
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Steve S
2007-10-29 06:14:43
(60 views)
One thing I'm really looking forward to next year...
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snoogins
2007-10-27 23:05:52
(103 views)
Not a satisfactory replacement for an F1 GP though. GFY, Bernie.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-28 09:14:42
(48 views)
Meh...That place isn't suited for an F1 GP. The track isn't inspiring enough.
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snoogins
2007-10-28 09:51:35
(52 views)
I'd like to see them return to Long Beach, or perhaps , better,consider Road America.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-28 10:06:38
(46 views)
Road America or The Glenn. I like Watkins Glenn. Great race track and it has GP history.
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snoogins
2007-10-28 10:15:03
(48 views)
I threw in LB selfishly because it's less than an hour from me, and the ALMS race there was a blast.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-28 10:20:50
(52 views)
Atlanta would be neat too. Maybe even Mid Ohio...
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snoogins
2007-10-28 19:11:15
(44 views)
I don't think Mid Ohio would work out, not enough room. Indy is the only place currently set up.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-28 19:29:59
(52 views)
That really is the only place that makes sense....sad they couldn't come to an
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Rakete
2007-10-29 06:14:05
(41 views)
As much as I dislike Tony G, he DID spend alot to comply with his Honor Bernie,
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jbchinoca
2007-10-29 14:36:51
(40 views)
I feel the same way. I really liked F1 there and their downtown really
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Rakete
2007-10-29 16:52:50
(49 views)
Hello Grace!. I should talk, I've done that before, as well as step in wastebaskets..
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jbchinoca
2007-10-29 19:11:57
(41 views)
/actually did it while trying to not let the neighbors dogs out when the UPS
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Rakete
2007-10-30 01:33:10
(42 views)
Atlanta isn't set up for F1 garages and has no stands...would take a ton of
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Rakete
2007-10-28 19:20:57
(49 views)
One of the few sensible things Mosely has said recently. Basically, don't expect
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jbchinoca
2007-10-27 09:45:45
(75 views)
The FIA 2008 Racing Calendar....from F1 over WRC to GT and Touring car....
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Rally_nutcase_1982
2007-10-27 07:36:00
(111 views)
i'm not going to be able to get to any of those next year....darn....8^)
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Press
2007-10-27 09:00:59
(55 views)
Nor will 99% of them be televised in the US
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Steve S
2007-10-27 09:37:48
(58 views)
And that is really VERY upsetting, I'v been sending emails to SPEED to get them to move - nada!
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Rally_nutcase_1982
2007-10-27 09:53:26
(72 views)
I got into an e-mail battle with SPEED about the WRC when it was yanked .
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B5Davem
2007-10-27 21:37:41
(81 views)
They get paid to run infomericials... They have to pay the FIA for WRC...
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Driving Excitement!
2007-10-27 21:57:14
(86 views)
So either way, it's going to be Streetfire, YouTube, Axxis of Oversteer etc pp...very sad indeed....
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Rally_nutcase_1982
2007-10-28 11:29:25
(52 views)
that too
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Press
2007-10-27 09:46:52
(51 views)
Yet another set of Laguna Seca Photos
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Morgan Conrad
2007-10-26 08:29:40
(93 views)
Laguna Seca Sports Car Championships Photography
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imager993
2007-10-24 20:24:25
(459 views)
Laguna Seca
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Wkd Fazt RS4
2007-10-25 16:22:57
(85 views)
post Moar! wowzers....
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rbt
2007-10-25 15:40:44
(60 views)
Thanks, there are 36 in the gallery if you follow the link. :)
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imager993
2007-10-25 15:42:16
(53 views)
ISATI...thanks!
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rbt
2007-10-26 19:02:54
(56 views)
great shots.....wonder if anyone was lucky enough to get the best photo...the famous Dindo pass??
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Rakete
2007-10-25 10:44:15
(55 views)
which one?
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sohjah
2007-10-26 19:03:02
(60 views)
Yes there were a lot of super passes, but that is the one I meant.
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Rakete
2007-10-27 03:39:51
(50 views)
Wow awesome pics...
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PDXA4™ pdxa4™
2007-10-25 10:13:28
(60 views)
Beautiful Aaron- that T-bone shot is frightening!
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InTTruder
2007-10-25 09:18:36
(63 views)
The Panoz actually spun a 180 right in front of the Porsche - Didn't look like they hit.
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imager993
2007-10-25 09:21:49
(77 views)
"Note to self: clean drawers after race."
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InTTruder
2007-10-29 08:43:55
(52 views)
Did you hear about Lewis ??
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the italian
2007-10-24 13:05:24
(176 views)
Hamilton is better than Raikkonen and Alonso.
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Krisko
2007-10-26 10:07:28
(54 views)
Hamilton kinda choked at the end, typical rookie errors. His time will come.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-26 19:22:05
(62 views)
True...I think the pressure of the Ron Dennis mess caused most of his problems.
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Rakete
2007-10-27 05:50:35
(39 views)
A purely subjective statement, since the McLaren CAR clearly had the measure of the
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jbchinoca
2007-10-26 12:49:11
(73 views)
...at being the biggest douche of F1.
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-26 10:32:10
(47 views)
That honor belongs to Alonso. I was a bit surprised by his congrats to Kimi, but
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jbchinoca
2007-10-26 13:02:56
(69 views)
I wasn't...
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sohjah
2007-10-26 18:39:04
(61 views)
True, but I think he may have taken an opportunity to rub it in to RD a bit.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-26 18:46:12
(58 views)
*sits back and grabs popcorn* This'll be fun.
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pattycakes® iRuin
2007-10-26 10:17:30
(52 views)
<<Get's a Jalapeno covered hot dog to go with it>>
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jbchinoca
2007-10-26 19:18:51
(39 views)
No controversy needed...Hamilton beat Raikkonen consistently in his rookie season.
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Krisko
2007-10-26 12:39:25
(64 views)
Huh?
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sohjah
2007-10-26 18:38:03
(69 views)
Rookie errors gave it away...regardless I'm happy for Raikkonen.
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Krisko
2007-10-27 04:58:58
(45 views)
Yep, agreed. I enjoyed watching Kimi start to show emotion, like his donuts after Japan, and the
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jbchinoca
2007-10-27 07:11:14
(54 views)
Yup. And he is gettting universal praise, even from McL's drivers, past and present.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-26 18:42:39
(65 views)
someone had bad spaghetti
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S4Rye
2007-10-25 14:18:22
(43 views)
LOL
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the italian
2007-10-25 19:49:26
(50 views)
why do you keep bashing him? your team won both the drivers and constructors championship
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nord1899
2007-10-25 10:16:36
(65 views)
"Move along here; nothing to see."
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InTTruder
2007-10-25 09:15:57
(46 views)
2nd, yawn at "the italian" comments...
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PDXA4™ pdxa4™
2007-10-25 10:14:40
(56 views)
So what? Many have accidentally hit the wrong button. Additionallly, McL is saying it was their
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jbchinoca
2007-10-24 19:32:16
(87 views)
And the "journalist" who orignally published has come out and said he made the story up...
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Driving Excitement!
2007-10-25 10:03:28
(70 views)
Well there's "breaking news." Journalists are kinda in the same league as politicians,
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jbchinoca
2007-10-25 12:37:30
(61 views)
.
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bioman
2007-10-24 13:34:16
(86 views)
Engine development frozen for ten years.
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4.2LV8AUDI
2007-10-24 08:51:26
(96 views)
so basically at the least a 7 year engine freeze is set in stone...
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CarbonFibre
2007-10-31 17:19:17
(41 views)
Ugh I know, Fascist Mosley is trying to turn F1 into a spec series...
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Driving Excitement!
2007-10-25 00:58:44
(57 views)
F1 isn't F1 w/out the st00pidly fast uber development....
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AutoXJunkie (Justin)
2007-10-25 12:08:36
(31 views)
Settlement regarding the Carerra GT deaths at Cal Speedway.
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Krisko
2007-10-24 08:39:18
(194 views)
What ever happened to: "Thats Motorsport?"
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Nogaro
2007-10-27 09:21:18
(51 views)
Motorsport risks should be tempered with sanity.
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Krisko
2007-10-27 12:41:38
(81 views)
agreed. that kid stuff should've been removed and the wall put back in place.
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-29 12:05:58
(58 views)
Possibly contributory, but not gross, as defined in Black's law Dictionary at least.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-27 12:59:07
(50 views)
I suspect the widows and kids left behind think the negligence was 'gross'.
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Krisko
2007-10-28 05:27:49
(53 views)
Words with legal definitions and levels of responsibility. You play the game, you assume the risk.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-28 06:29:28
(60 views)
Any impact with that wall was likely to have been close to 90 degrees.
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Krisko
2007-10-28 11:21:47
(56 views)
I'd have to believe that sooner or later, all tracks will have a SAFER barrier. And I think
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jbchinoca
2007-10-28 11:29:53
(57 views)
The paradigm needs to change at DEs, no doubt.
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Krisko
2007-10-28 12:54:00
(58 views)
Now THAT, I agree with, 110%. I recall at SCCA regional or national races, that two offs
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jbchinoca
2007-10-28 13:00:53
(62 views)
Don't let the facts get in the way of this argument. : )
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Mike S
2007-10-27 13:32:20
(53 views)
You sign the waiver, (fact),m which I believe is wrtten pretty plainly, you assume the risks.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-27 13:49:56
(69 views)
Dude, I was agreeing and standing up for you, as you had the facts on your side. BUT
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Mike S
2007-10-27 15:47:01
(74 views)
Pts taken and so stipulated. Sounded like you were contrary. My bad. "Withdrawn."
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jbchinoca
2007-10-27 16:02:45
(53 views)
For clarification, taken from Blacks Law Dictionary.....I reckon anything else would have been
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jbchinoca
2007-10-27 14:13:08
(68 views)
uncalled for, homey. I just served recently. just because I don't actively avoid jury duty
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rbt
2007-10-27 16:47:16
(48 views)
Homey? WTF? Nowhere did I say or infer you were a hick. Now YOU are uncalled for.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-27 16:52:36
(56 views)
ok fine. inferring that jurors are trailer park residents is uncalled for.
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rbt
2007-10-28 11:53:20
(46 views)
Whatever.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-28 12:25:37
(43 views)
You can thank money-grubbing lawyers for negating the bygone concept, "You play the game,
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jbchinoca
2007-10-27 09:40:12
(60 views)
Settlement
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SundayDriver
2007-10-25 18:13:31
(104 views)
You only settle when the risks of trial are too great.
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Krisko
2007-10-26 07:27:20
(74 views)
Huh? Settlement often means "We can get out of this for $360,000, or spend $1mil plus fighting this"
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Mike S
2007-10-26 09:02:13
(67 views)
I think the parties involved would spend 10 mil in their defense if they were guaranteed a victory.
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Krisko
2007-10-26 10:06:04
(56 views)
Totally disagree. It all comes down to the cost, to a lot of people - IE Insurance companies who
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Mike S
2007-10-26 11:52:22
(65 views)
Mike S' comments are precisely correct.
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laissezfaire
2007-10-30 19:25:02
(48 views)
Regardless it's a black eye for Porsche.
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Krisko
2007-10-26 12:43:31
(71 views)
Thanks for agreeing with me. But if you think they'd fight if they were sure they'd win, you must
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Mike S
2007-10-26 15:09:23
(68 views)
Which is exactly why they settled....$350K vs millions.
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Krisko
2007-10-26 17:30:27
(60 views)
Ummmmm, Ok. I agree and have held that point from the start. As for waivers, no, doubt it.
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Mike S
2007-10-26 18:19:46
(77 views)
Settling was a good idea, given that jurors are peons anyway, and our legal system
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jbchinoca
2007-10-26 12:57:00
(59 views)
True, also if the family simply wants closure. Also consider, juries, who are generally
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jbchinoca
2007-10-26 08:17:52
(64 views)
wow...that's a lot of money coming from the Ferrari driver, imo. $90k. all because he left a pit
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-24 12:54:45
(117 views)
My recollection is that the Ferrari should not have been sent out when he was. (Long)
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jbchinoca
2007-10-24 12:53:49
(92 views)
There was virtually no passenger compartment damage and both died from basal skull fracture
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Mike S
2007-10-24 10:22:28
(144 views)
Has anyone ever studied the cost/benefit of a heavy helmet? It's got to contribute...
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PoTTomac-Greg
2007-10-24 13:46:09
(91 views)
Today's helmets are considerably lighter. I cracked my neck (literally) with a severe side impact
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jbchinoca
2007-10-24 15:09:15
(96 views)
If you mandate HANS then you're mandating harnesses, and some say that means you need...
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PoTTomac-Greg
2007-10-24 15:14:33
(95 views)
Death or severe injury also hampers one's ability to participate...Alex Zanardi aside.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-24 16:56:28
(53 views)
No helmet being preferable to a heavy helmet?
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Krisko
2007-10-24 14:20:04
(79 views)
Of course I'm not suggesting that.
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PoTTomac-Greg
2007-10-24 15:13:11
(50 views)
I wonder if it might be safer without a helmet or with a much lighter helment...
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Krisko
2007-10-24 19:06:43
(67 views)
I see the confusion. Oversimplified. For most impacts a helmet has to help, but...
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PoTTomac-Greg
2007-10-25 06:11:48
(70 views)
I understand your point. The head is at the end of the pendulum, so to speak, so
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jbchinoca
2007-10-25 19:31:27
(55 views)
Should they have taken the car off the track after it spun 3 or 4 times?
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edcli
2007-10-24 09:13:47
(69 views)
3-4x spun out? Yer outtta here. Go buy a Corolla.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-24 13:02:18
(61 views)
I'd say yes
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nord1899
2007-10-24 09:49:23
(95 views)
When the Ferrari club gets 15-20 guys that rent a track...
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Steve S
2007-10-24 11:28:37
(112 views)
Yeah I've seen that attitude before when Gumball 3000 came into town
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nord1899
2007-10-25 10:21:09
(70 views)
A full "off" at ACNA requires pit entry. As an organizer, I'd DNF someone...
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InTTruder
2007-10-24 09:36:25
(145 views)
send someone packing for 1 full off? that's nuts. If you make that a rule, you'll have drivers
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-24 12:21:51
(103 views)
RTFP: if you have a 4-wheel off, you go to the pits for a talking-to.
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InTTruder
2007-10-25 09:11:45
(88 views)
Agreed. single offs are bound to happen, should be a wake-up call to the driver.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-25 12:30:39
(62 views)
they also bring you in to check for mechanical damage than may have caused or occured from the spin.
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Alpha7
2007-10-25 10:04:27
(53 views)
re-read what you originally posted: "A full "off" at ACNA requires pit entry. As an organizer, I'd
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-25 09:15:58
(78 views)
"who could not keep it under control". You're cherry picking there, ...
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InTTruder
2007-10-25 09:17:37
(74 views)
I wasn't cherry picking. you said one off.
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-25 09:24:18
(52 views)
A full "off" at ACNA requires pit entry. As an organizer, I'd DNF someone... - InTTruder 2007-10-
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InTTruder
2007-10-25 10:16:43
(77 views)
no worries, here.
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-25 13:03:25
(63 views)
Bingo. You can't tell people to "drive off when in trouble" and "If you get four off, you're out
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Mike S
2007-10-24 12:23:38
(104 views)
Going off, Avoiding Tortoise's : )). Those who have driven Spring Mountain will laugh at this.
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Ming 2.7T
2007-10-24 12:32:52
(88 views)
that Tortoise in the apex at turn #2 at Spring Mtn was a jerk..
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Steve S
2007-10-24 13:18:51
(71 views)
I almost hit a fox at Summit Point. it shot across the track right in front me and slammed into
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-24 12:58:47
(84 views)
agree 100%
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Press
2007-10-24 10:27:39
(60 views)
What about speeding in the pits? ; )
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Mike S
2007-10-24 10:39:07
(93 views)
not sure i've ever heard someone use dnf but take your car and get out of here....8^)
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Press
2007-10-24 11:26:10
(53 views)
Some orgs do.
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Krisko
2007-10-24 09:26:52
(88 views)
3 or 4 spins just seems really excessive
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edcli
2007-10-24 09:29:04
(58 views)
No doubt, "mistakes were made." Several good lessons were learned.
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PoTTomac-Greg
2007-10-24 09:07:01
(84 views)
feeler California speedway event (Hosted by ACNA)
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PT4kq
2007-10-23 12:39:26
(65 views)
Pic from Laguna Seca, ALMS final
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al395
2007-10-22 19:50:50
(198 views)
A handful of my images from the same (Laguna) ALMS/WC weekend. Haven't had
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Mike S
2007-10-22 22:56:36
(129 views)
Wow, I LOVE this shot..
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pattycakes® iRuin
2007-10-23 14:37:39
(107 views)
Here's some front tire deflection :-)
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Morgan Conrad
2007-10-23 20:23:22
(145 views)
Also might be suffering from a bent wheel there... looks square.
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Pat-SoCal
2007-10-24 09:53:21
(79 views)
I think that was his joke! Damn Pat, so fast in a car, so slow on the net! ; )
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Mike S
2007-10-24 10:19:24
(76 views)
Damn, yes, I'm the internet whipping boy.
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Pat-SoCal
2007-10-24 11:24:52
(71 views)
Cool. Looking forward to that email.
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Mike S
2007-10-24 11:44:15
(49 views)
hahaha, that's some nice wheel deflection as well. ;)
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pattycakes® iRuin
2007-10-24 01:05:16
(57 views)
Yes, great shots indeed!! Thanks Mike S!
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al395
2007-10-23 10:39:38
(56 views)
hey mike, what kinda camera do u use? very nice shots
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Mtouring554
2007-10-23 13:26:38
(72 views)
You are kidding about the camera, right? Thanks for the nice words.
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Mike S
2007-10-23 20:26:54
(52 views)
Great shots..looking forward to seeing more....thanks...
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Rakete
2007-10-23 04:58:08
(52 views)
Shots before the race..Audi team, 911 interior
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al395
2007-10-23 10:38:18
(128 views)
So, who's gonna be Hamilton's team mate next year?
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snoogins
2007-10-22 12:22:21
(50 views)
Ron Dennis.....
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the italian
2007-10-22 13:12:25
(88 views)
LOL....we know who it isn't going to be!!
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Rakete
2007-10-22 13:24:25
(59 views)
So how are all you Alonso "fans" going to react if he lands a seat in a Red car?
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pattycakes® iRuin
2007-10-23 12:39:03
(62 views)
Not gonna happen. Not until 2011 anyway.
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snoogins
2007-10-25 08:02:51
(52 views)
Spyker and Toyota's are kinda red.. Haha! Meh, in F1, contracts are mere pieces of paper,
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jbchinoca
2007-10-25 12:27:15
(54 views)
Well I am a red car fan....but never said I was an Alonso fan.....I doubt that
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Rakete
2007-10-23 12:40:57
(60 views)
"fans" in quotes...was meant as sarcasm. ;)
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pattycakes® iRuin
2007-10-23 12:44:44
(51 views)
Well it certainly adds to the drama....but Luca is kind of a jerk in my view.
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Rakete
2007-10-23 12:47:51
(43 views)
Alonso in a Ferarri race seat?. Ain't gonna happen. He's a troublemaker. Luca would
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jbchinoca
2007-10-23 16:20:12
(54 views)
See that Ron Dennis is appealing...he is a bigger jerk than Luca
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Rakete
2007-10-23 19:04:15
(45 views)
I'm equally confident of that. Luca is pretty cuthroat from all appearances.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-23 19:43:36
(39 views)
So why are students soloed at ACNA events?
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gh0st
2007-10-22 07:28:11
(217 views)
i've instructed at many events and like to teach advanced students something new....
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Press
2007-10-24 07:50:00
(111 views)
As an instructor, here's what I look for:
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NoahD
2007-10-22 19:43:14
(171 views)
John/TSR ..what is your opinion on the heel/toe issue for intermediates?
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Steve S
2007-10-23 15:09:14
(66 views)
Opinion ? Well...
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John/TSR
2007-10-23 15:42:17
(139 views)
Sure, don't sign off your students if you still have things to teach
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pointby
2007-10-23 21:01:41
(105 views)
Many clubs suffer from problems of their own making.
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John/TSR
2007-10-24 14:29:54
(123 views)
John, which ACNA chapter(s) are you talking about? When was it that you instructed with them?
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Another Drew:K20A'd
2007-10-25 11:02:48
(93 views)
Great Post John and I agree with it.
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Eric Fletcher
2007-10-24 15:55:51
(123 views)
long sleeves is dictated by the TRACK (at least east coast)...
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NoahD
2007-10-24 21:52:17
(75 views)
Not out here. Like I said we ran with NASA at Big Willow and ACNA at Streets at the same time
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Eric Fletcher
2007-10-24 22:13:25
(85 views)
NASA rules require long pants at the very least.
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Another Drew:K20A'd
2007-10-25 10:49:46
(84 views)
Not in socal
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Eric Fletcher
2007-10-25 11:09:06
(55 views)
Shrug. It's in the rulebook.
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Another Drew:K20A'd
2007-10-25 12:09:10
(80 views)
?????
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Another Drew:K20A'd
2007-10-24 20:27:58
(107 views)
Actually
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Eric Fletcher
2007-10-24 20:52:26
(112 views)
I dont remember the actual numbers..but here is approximately what happened at sears point this year
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Steve S
2007-10-24 21:07:32
(111 views)
Any big name track fee's.
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PT4kq
2007-10-25 09:12:11
(96 views)
Those numbers aren't even close. You are also forget event sponsorship and ad sales.
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Eric Fletcher
2007-10-25 09:44:43
(89 views)
How do all the "others' give away track time
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PT4kq
2007-10-25 10:16:25
(81 views)
Dinner= 100 @ 38.00 $3800 does not come from ACNA's pocket. each person pays for it, and garages.
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-25 09:22:48
(93 views)
Do you think that the track gives the stuff away?
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PT4kq
2007-10-25 09:41:15
(82 views)
wtf are you talking about? you said ACNA pays for things, which they obviously do not
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-25 10:05:58
(81 views)
wtf are you talking about? lol :)
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PT4kq
2007-10-25 11:09:11
(78 views)
the banquet fee and the garage fee (still with me?) are paid by each student (still with me?) beyond
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-25 13:07:48
(81 views)
Good! you get it, but the club needs to rent the stuff first.
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PT4kq
2007-10-25 13:27:07
(67 views)
Ah..
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Steve S
2007-10-25 14:08:25
(82 views)
The club doesn't rent the garages first they only rent what is needed for the entrants to rent
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Eric Fletcher
2007-10-25 13:34:48
(65 views)
The club does not pay for the garages
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Eric Fletcher
2007-10-25 11:36:24
(56 views)
Garage? I'm not following. What garage and who pays for that?
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Another Drew:K20A'd
2007-10-25 10:24:37
(75 views)
When I went to MidOhio via the ACNA, it was $200 to rent a garage, which I split with someone else.
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-25 13:14:19
(76 views)
I paid $300 for the weekend at Sears for a garage which was 2 cars wide..2 cars deep (4 total)
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Steve S
2007-10-25 14:05:42
(67 views)
Re: I paid $300 for the weekend at Sears for a garage which was 2 cars wide..2 cars deep (4 total)
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PT4kq
2007-10-25 14:23:49
(65 views)
Club
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Steve S
2007-10-25 14:26:43
(69 views)
Re: Thanks! The club has to "Sell the garages"
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PT4kq
2007-10-25 14:29:54
(59 views)
OMG... no they do not.
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-25 22:31:45
(84 views)
The Garage fee is separate from the Suites. (edit)
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Another Drew:K20A'd
2007-10-25 13:35:34
(66 views)
ah, I see. that explains why there were garages open. and people in the suites.
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-25 22:30:35
(49 views)
And explains why I was sharing eric's garage, while you had to sneak into the other bay :P
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Another Drew:K20A'd
2007-10-26 09:39:22
(56 views)
hee, hee... it was all about timing. honestly, thankfully, didn't need a garage throughout the event
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-26 10:30:57
(58 views)
No but if you want a garage you have to rent it...
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Eric Fletcher
2007-10-25 09:50:55
(50 views)
none of it comes out of the clubs bank accounts
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PT4kq
2007-10-25 09:36:30
(71 views)
Add to that the physical exhaustion of dealing with Demanding students (You had that pretty bad...)
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Eric Fletcher
2007-10-24 21:28:23
(93 views)
Ouch.
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Another Drew:K20A'd
2007-10-24 21:19:17
(53 views)
I dont think someone would be teaching John much...
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Steve S
2007-10-23 22:32:42
(115 views)
Re: I dont think someone would be teaching John much...
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NoahD
2007-10-24 21:49:19
(91 views)
agreed. I learned a lot at Tim O'Neal's place.
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-25 07:07:41
(72 views)
Never done the Bridgestone Winter driving school or equivalent...
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Steve S
2007-10-25 06:45:33
(68 views)
Ding, ding, ding....winner!
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WagonBoy
2007-10-24 09:21:14
(93 views)
I'm glad we've had this little chat.
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pointby
2007-10-23 23:36:22
(99 views)
here in chicago we have several advanced driver days where the instructor pool and the advanced
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Press
2007-10-24 10:15:19
(78 views)
Problem is the "instructors" teaching the instructor clinics are not really qualified to be teaching
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Eric Fletcher
2007-10-23 21:58:39
(112 views)
maybe out your way...
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NoahD
2007-10-24 21:55:36
(79 views)
And craggy old guys like me : )) old n slow is the way to go.
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Ming 2.7T
2007-10-24 10:02:31
(102 views)
That's what I like about you and your instructing you realize your limitations and when it's time to
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Eric Fletcher
2007-10-24 16:11:12
(99 views)
That's a pretty broad brush-full you're slinging amigo-
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InTTruder
2007-10-24 09:31:46
(54 views)
And I stand by it.
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Eric Fletcher
2007-10-24 16:08:22
(109 views)
Well, I've been doing SCCA and ACNA events since 1980 or so. I'm no Isntructor, ....
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InTTruder
2007-10-25 09:14:57
(87 views)
So, you've personally been in the back seat of every car with a student driving and an instructor in
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-25 07:01:33
(83 views)
Here we go again.
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pointby
2007-10-24 20:19:25
(95 views)
I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night, and I think ACNA instructors are fine.
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PoTTomac-Greg
2007-10-26 06:39:45
(45 views)
You might want to get out and see what other instructors/organizations can teach teach you
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Eric Fletcher
2007-10-26 09:06:21
(83 views)
Will do. I hope to have a Skippy event in the next couple of years.
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PoTTomac-Greg
2007-10-29 07:47:08
(50 views)
You have got to be kidding me. I taught for Skippy (Mike S. and I taught togther)
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Eric Fletcher
2007-10-24 20:51:21
(100 views)
Re: And I stand by it.
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Ming 2.7T
2007-10-24 16:14:34
(95 views)
LOL, I would have loved to go for a ride. The last one we did was a blast.
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Eric Fletcher
2007-10-24 16:27:59
(88 views)
What would you list as required qualifications?
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pointby
2007-10-23 23:28:23
(94 views)
Disagree with #3
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Steve S
2007-10-23 07:40:11
(118 views)
how do you rev-match without heel & toeing?
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mirth
2007-10-23 17:34:14
(91 views)
straight line braking and separate the braking from the downshift.
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NoahD
2007-10-24 21:45:19
(72 views)
rev-matching is all I really demand, so you don't unsettle the car.
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NoahD
2007-10-23 10:56:29
(55 views)
In my first BMWCCA DE classroom it was said that we (novice) should (not must) be able...
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Alpha7
2007-10-23 09:07:01
(110 views)
Audi Club focus is more on driver safety
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pointby
2007-10-23 09:27:54
(112 views)
I argree completely... Audi club focuses on safety almost to a fault.
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Alpha7
2007-10-24 10:37:25
(92 views)
That's all well and good BUT. they are NOT teaching safety. some of the paddock excersises are being
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Eric Fletcher
2007-10-24 16:05:22
(94 views)
well, in a car on the track isn't the place to learn it anyways
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NoahD
2007-10-23 10:59:50
(93 views)
Thats how I got my heel/toe down.
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Carson@RiversideAudi
2007-10-24 14:43:30
(87 views)
Great "teaching points" for any aspiring student, regardelss of classification.
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InTTruder
2007-10-22 20:50:11
(70 views)
General guidelines for students at ACNA driving schools
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pointby
2007-10-22 19:23:40
(130 views)
MUCH looser than Mid-Atlantic where you need 14 days to graduate to Intermediate (not 3 events!).
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PoTTomac-Greg
2007-10-23 05:57:03
(54 views)
Looking at that chart you have a really bad thing happening. You are allowing the student to go out
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Eric Fletcher
2007-10-23 00:10:14
(112 views)
If "event" = 2 days, then one must have 8 days completed to show up with R-compounds and be Solo
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-23 09:54:27
(88 views)
1st off, it's not a race. Ergo, if you can negotiate the course safely....
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InTTruder
2007-10-22 17:55:43
(92 views)
This is one of the primary reasons I stopped driving w/ ACNA... IMO, instructors were too eager...
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Alpha7
2007-10-22 10:47:04
(147 views)
Did you provide the requisite feedback about your instructors?
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InTTruder
2007-10-22 17:57:28
(93 views)
I've found that they seem eager to solo me off as well. I've only been to five events
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gh0st
2007-10-22 14:50:51
(109 views)
This is not trivial. If the ACNA Chapter cannot attract enough instructors, or ...
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PoTTomac-Greg
2007-10-22 15:10:09
(124 views)
do you mean the Potomac-Chesapeake Chapter (PCC) of the Audi Club?
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-23 07:49:00
(78 views)
yes. PCC
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PoTTomac-Greg
2007-10-23 09:27:50
(52 views)
They seem to have enough instructors. A couple of mine have sat in the pits while I was out
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gh0st
2007-10-23 07:37:19
(71 views)
That is probably an issue at several events...some more than others...
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Steve S
2007-10-22 15:45:49
(86 views)
ACNA rules say you're in Yellow (beginner) then Blue until you have 29 days. I don't know how...
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PoTTomac-Greg
2007-10-22 12:07:44
(115 views)
Those rules were not followed... I also forgot a couple events after reviewing my DE logs.
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Alpha7
2007-10-22 12:40:58
(92 views)
You should complain. At my current HPDE attendance rate, I'll be "Advanced" in...
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PoTTomac-Greg
2007-10-22 12:47:01
(98 views)
No idea....
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Mr. Mom
2007-10-22 09:48:10
(127 views)
LOL...
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Steve S
2007-10-22 10:09:09
(52 views)
Lots of reasons...
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Steve S
2007-10-22 08:46:11
(143 views)
That explains why some are NOT soloed. But why sign off anyone?
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PoTTomac-Greg
2007-10-22 09:00:14
(142 views)
that's pretty much right
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mirth
2007-10-22 10:30:03
(109 views)
for high level intermediates and advanced drivers...YES.
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Steve S
2007-10-22 10:44:50
(71 views)
agreed, I don't think people should solo at all for their first 8-10 days
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mirth
2007-10-22 10:57:30
(92 views)
agreed. I've even been asked to slow down (at VIR) because he didn't feel safe at those speeds
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-22 09:08:02
(122 views)
from my perspective
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mirth
2007-10-22 10:22:41
(98 views)
I understand. Since I hadn't been to VIR before, there were some learning moments of gathering
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-23 12:11:23
(79 views)
I can't speak for that instructor you had...
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Another Drew:K20A'd
2007-10-22 10:21:46
(96 views)
He said that for never being at VIR that I was doing very well, but he didn't feel comfortable from
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-23 07:37:46
(90 views)
Some suggestions if you go to another ACNA event.
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Another Drew:K20A'd
2007-10-23 10:59:20
(89 views)
Like I said, I didn't know who to talk to or how to approach asking for an instructor who would
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-23 12:02:45
(82 views)
Hahaha. You didn't need to remind me who you are.
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Another Drew:K20A'd
2007-10-23 13:14:27
(84 views)
yeah, that piston came out too far because those Axxis Ultimate street pads were gone,
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-23 19:17:13
(64 views)
depends on the instructor. Some of them will definitely teach you more advanced techniques
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NoahD
2007-10-23 10:58:45
(80 views)
unfortunately, his 911 developed an issue before I had a chance to sit in his pass seat
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-23 12:04:20
(72 views)
I have been in cars with people that I didnt know at all that were going to fast for me then...
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Steve S
2007-10-22 10:43:56
(108 views)
It takes all kinds...
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Mr. Mom
2007-10-22 09:51:21
(116 views)
Do tell....
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PoTTomac-Greg
2007-10-22 12:03:32
(101 views)
"I have the deepest respect for anyone willing to jump into a car driven by a stranger....."
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InTTruder
2007-10-22 18:15:53
(87 views)
Some times it is pretty scary guys..I am not kidding
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Steve S
2007-10-23 07:39:10
(59 views)
It's scary when they get faster but don't improve technique
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Morgan Conrad
2007-10-23 11:19:02
(88 views)
No doubt. Cars have gotten SO fast in the last 10-15 years. That's a big reason...
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PoTTomac-Greg
2007-10-23 10:18:58
(92 views)
Been in a Caterham7 with a dinky roll bar and standard seat belts
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Steve S
2007-10-23 13:12:33
(90 views)
I just have a scary mental image of you in a 7...
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John/TSR
2007-10-23 14:06:42
(81 views)
Nope...forgot it in the hotel...
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Steve S
2007-10-23 15:07:48
(84 views)
Just "get out".
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John/TSR
2007-10-23 15:30:24
(78 views)
I have said I will not teach in a Miata without a roll bar ...I have done that.
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Steve S
2007-10-23 22:53:27
(46 views)
Oh Yeah!! Great Job Pat! (kind of spoiler)
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Bauer
2007-10-21 22:16:52
(204 views)
awesome run pat
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Press
2007-10-24 07:57:45
(46 views)
That's awesome Pat!
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pointby
2007-10-22 19:28:25
(58 views)
Thanks for coming out, bud!
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Pat-SoCal
2007-10-22 08:05:23
(81 views)
Pat did and absolutely awesome job. So glad to see him out there. To be fair to Ian Baas,
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Mike S
2007-10-22 08:03:04
(111 views)
Thanks Mike, great seeing you.
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Pat-SoCal
2007-10-22 08:15:15
(104 views)
Hi Pat....
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Mike S
2007-10-22 19:36:56
(84 views)
I am suprised at the lack of response as well....30 seconds and no prize money?!?!
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Bauer
2007-10-23 22:52:19
(73 views)
Mike S - could you send me your contact info?
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Morgan Conrad
2007-10-22 08:14:32
(97 views)
Sure!
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Mike S
2007-10-22 19:39:56
(75 views)
what date/time is the race being televised on SPEED? IIRC, it's this weekend. I don't want to look
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-22 07:48:51
(61 views)
Sat Oct 28 12PM PST for Touring, 1PM PST for GT
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S4Rye
2007-10-22 10:02:59
(51 views)
Saturday...is the 27th...so it is Sat or Sunday....thanks...
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Rakete
2007-10-22 10:13:06
(48 views)
oops. It's definitely Saturday...the 27th.
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S4Rye
2007-10-22 22:13:09
(39 views)
McLaren is going to appeal the fuel decision... this is NUTS!
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edcli
2007-10-21 18:24:41
(111 views)
By the power vested in me by the state of intoxication: I hereby declare McLaren the sorest losers
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Rally_nutcase_1982
2007-10-21 18:49:04
(89 views)
This is one time I agree with Alonso. "Hang my head in shame if they appeal"
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jbchinoca
2007-10-22 07:21:24
(63 views)
I think he has the right answer....also was kind of impressed yesterday at his
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Rakete
2007-10-22 07:38:35
(76 views)
Well Alonso absolutely didn't like the idea of Hamilton winning.
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Driving Excitement!
2007-10-22 13:07:25
(62 views)
That is true for sure....but like all records....the are made to be broken.
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Rakete
2007-10-22 13:26:06
(45 views)
Yea, but not by your rookie teammate ;-)
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Driving Excitement!
2007-10-22 15:47:08
(53 views)
Now Hamilton has spoken out, and he is also against the appeal. It's assinine.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-22 19:03:04
(43 views)
And Dennis is blaming his problems on the internet...guess he better talk
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Rakete
2007-10-23 04:36:24
(45 views)
The loss of hair has clearly exposed his cranium to too much heat..THAT'S where the
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jbchinoca
2007-10-23 04:46:32
(39 views)
This deal just gets a little wackier as it goes along...think they all need
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Rakete
2007-10-23 04:51:35
(48 views)
Commonly referred to as "off-season." Snowboarding for Kimi, as the new WDC, god
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jbchinoca
2007-10-23 05:08:33
(37 views)
OFF SEASON....they are all off....ha
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Rakete
2007-10-23 05:31:15
(35 views)
Alonso always seems to have a lot respect for Kimi and vice versa.
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sohjah
2007-10-22 12:18:26
(42 views)
Re: McLaren is going to appeal the fuel decision... this is NUTS!
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4.2LV8AUDI
2007-10-21 18:32:20
(104 views)
Yes, but looks like a loophole for BMW & Williams due to vague regulations etc.
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wallaby
2007-10-22 00:41:13
(45 views)
I hardly think Dennis is in a good enough to be appealing to the FIA right now..
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 20:22:17
(42 views)
Looks like a classic BIG EGO....gone NUTS....He is just trying to get even
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Rakete
2007-10-22 05:46:06
(51 views)
The gentleman's handshake sport is nothing but a memory, sad to say. I recall the uproar
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jbchinoca
2007-10-22 06:17:49
(67 views)
I agree, but this is what happens when you let the sport become legalistic. Tit for tat.
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Craig3Q
2007-10-21 20:08:37
(47 views)
Yup, I doubt the FIA will accept the appeal or rule to DQ them but...
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Driving Excitement!
2007-10-21 20:53:08
(70 views)
exactly - Ferrari would be first to appeal if the shoe was on the other foot
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TTigg
2007-10-21 23:29:23
(69 views)
*ding*
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pattycakes® iRuin
2007-10-21 20:14:52
(37 views)
OH NO.....the latest news from F1.....that Williams and BMW used illegal fuel..
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Rakete
2007-10-21 16:12:07
(111 views)
"expletive deleted" Carol?
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InTTruder
2007-10-21 16:53:05
(71 views)
hahaha, "oohh expletive deleted!"
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pattycakes® iRuin
2007-10-21 17:19:31
(42 views)
me...potty mouth....big time.....lOL
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Rakete
2007-10-21 17:17:34
(49 views)
Don't change a thing. it's why you're the Audi Queen Mother!
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InTTruder
2007-10-21 17:41:27
(42 views)
LOL
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Rakete
2007-10-21 19:02:08
(44 views)
The fuel itself was ok, but allegedly too cold.
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wallaby
2007-10-21 16:51:45
(50 views)
LOL
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Ryan|MN
2007-10-21 16:14:08
(80 views)
They are really stretching.......fuel is one item that is very closely monitored
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Rakete
2007-10-21 16:25:08
(62 views)
Don't want to spoil Kimi's party...but that's F1 so it never fails to put a twist on things...
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Rally_nutcase_1982
2007-10-21 15:34:47
(98 views)
That is frikin unbelievable. Just mentioned the possibilty on SpeedNews too. IF the FIA
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 16:10:24
(71 views)
this sucks...big time....stay tuned boys and girls....
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Rakete
2007-10-21 16:13:31
(54 views)
And without further ado...
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 16:20:14
(75 views)
Now I'll jump into a Monkey suit, have a Cognac and change the pace maker battery - Cheers to Kimi!
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Rally_nutcase_1982
2007-10-21 16:55:01
(44 views)
Found my Gorilla mask, pouring a Heineken (No Scandinavian brews to be found locally)
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 16:58:03
(48 views)
You needed to get some Finlandia!
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pattycakes® iRuin
2007-10-21 17:20:32
(50 views)
Yeah, like that's going to happen very soon ;-) Darn Mercedes should draw the line and get Nico,
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Rally_nutcase_1982
2007-10-21 17:27:52
(47 views)
Heidfeld got JOBBED out of a McLaren ride...
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pattycakes® iRuin
2007-10-21 17:33:27
(60 views)
Yep, BMW is clearly on the edge of being a serious title contender next year...let's hope...
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Rally_nutcase_1982
2007-10-21 18:50:47
(46 views)
...
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sohjah
2007-10-21 16:54:46
(61 views)
I was thinking of Rakete's hubby hopping a plane to go kick some butt if there were penalties.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 17:05:59
(46 views)
Now i have to watch Wind Tunnel and see if my e-mail is viewed...so fun
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Rakete
2007-10-21 17:24:42
(54 views)
I'll keep an eye out for it...;)
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sohjah
2007-10-21 17:55:37
(44 views)
That was disappointing...no news on the ALMS race.....maybe tomorrow....
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Rakete
2007-10-21 19:03:57
(43 views)
Ha ha..I am the Italian/Scot...so I am the hot blooded one...and kick ass person
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Rakete
2007-10-21 17:16:36
(53 views)
Now that's a fiery mix. Scot/Irish here, stick my foot in my mouth alot. So were you able
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 18:09:18
(58 views)
We have tons of mileage tickets....double the miles and you can go anywhere
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Rakete
2007-10-21 18:35:49
(48 views)
Good, if correct.
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wallaby
2007-10-21 16:53:25
(49 views)
Just announced on Speed, no penalties.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 17:02:17
(61 views)
FIA released a statement...no penlaty.
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pattycakes® iRuin
2007-10-21 17:31:48
(52 views)
Congrats to our own PatSoCal on his WC Touring car debut today...(spoiler inside)
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Steve S
2007-10-21 15:13:42
(192 views)
Here's Pat and Ian Baas going hard into turn 5
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Morgan Conrad
2007-10-21 20:53:16
(147 views)
And another
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Morgan Conrad
2007-10-21 21:16:08
(118 views)
Where is Pat in those pics? : ) Seating in the rear seat? : )
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Ming 2.7T
2007-10-21 22:58:53
(58 views)
Looks like that James Bond Movie
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Morgan Conrad
2007-10-22 08:04:06
(62 views)
Great job!
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pattycakes® iRuin
2007-10-21 20:03:26
(50 views)
nice Pat! Now tell us what about next year?
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PT4kq
2007-10-21 18:24:31
(56 views)
nicely done Sir Patrick. Too bad Randy got hit
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Ming 2.7T
2007-10-21 17:31:04
(79 views)
Nicely done Pat, congrats!! Unlike many others, you've finished the race, and that is a great
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Rally_nutcase_1982
2007-10-21 17:24:06
(70 views)
G/J PatSoCal!! keepin' some good company there...make sure to keep it real
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rbt
2007-10-21 16:37:23
(72 views)
Horrible thought...After the replay next week of the Speed Touring & GT races,
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 14:29:04
(95 views)
doesn't Speed show all the FIA GT, BTCC, and SCCA Runoffs in the offseason?
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rbt
2007-10-21 16:38:42
(53 views)
Don't forget the Aussie V8 Supercars. Don't miss the Bathurst broadcast.
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wallaby
2007-10-21 16:55:02
(34 views)
ZOMFG....BIG 2nd... Bathurst was an INCREDIBLE race this year.
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pattycakes® iRuin
2007-10-21 19:46:05
(37 views)
I wish Speed would get off the Ghetto programs and show the DTM's dammit.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 17:12:43
(47 views)
They do...but only in November after Centrifuge Racing is over with.
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pattycakes® iRuin
2007-10-21 19:45:12
(53 views)
Aussie V8's are awesome. I love it whenever Speed shows them.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 20:20:40
(55 views)
In recent years, they've replayed them during Thanksgiving or so, this year, they
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 16:42:55
(55 views)
desperate times can allow for watching ...LOL...but like my sweatshirt says
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Rakete
2007-10-21 15:01:00
(54 views)
NASCAR is easy to diss on because they still use carburetors, and the pits look like
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 15:16:02
(57 views)
Kimi...the best driver of the 2007 season
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the italian
2007-10-21 10:31:11
(119 views)
He's a good driver and I'm glad he clinched WC, but, do NOT forget that Massa let him by in last
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a_CQ
2007-10-22 08:54:50
(47 views)
Kimi acknowledged that he owed a lot to Massa and the entire team.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-22 19:57:17
(42 views)
KIMI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Been waiting several years to finally see him win the WDC.
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S4Rye
2007-10-21 14:52:28
(52 views)
He really made up for the bad luck runs he had before in '03 and '05. And the anvil
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 14:55:02
(58 views)
Wow great victory... so unexpected! Thankly it wasn't Alonso
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edcli
2007-10-21 12:32:42
(47 views)
2nd...
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PDXA4™ pdxa4™
2007-10-21 12:43:56
(48 views)
awesome job by Kimi and Ferrari...
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sohjah
2007-10-21 12:22:38
(62 views)
Oh please. Kimi deserved it, but saying that Hamilton is "just lucky" is ridiculous.
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Ryan|MN
2007-10-21 12:10:38
(73 views)
Agreed. Some people here are worse acts as winners than they are as losers though.
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Craig3Q
2007-10-21 17:29:36
(38 views)
Cheers to Kimi, winning last 3/4 to get it done - very impressive
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wayred4.2
2007-10-21 11:45:41
(56 views)
Any good Scandinavian beer around?
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 11:50:48
(35 views)
vodka and a sauna with gorilla suit on!
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wayred4.2
2007-10-21 11:53:11
(48 views)
Congrats to Kimi. Steady, skilful, a champion, and a good sport, unlike some of us.
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Craig3Q
2007-10-21 11:28:55
(56 views)
like Varsha said, "the right man won the title."
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sohjah
2007-10-21 12:23:30
(45 views)
yes, yes, yes, KIMI all the way !!!!!!!!!
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ski ya later
2007-10-21 11:57:28
(43 views)
Yes!!!
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 12:08:30
(72 views)
Yup. Does what he's hired to do, keeps his mouth shut, and get's it done.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 11:52:52
(46 views)
Hope you Tifosi all sent your tithe to the FIA.
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pattycakes® iRuin
2007-10-21 11:21:55
(90 views)
Bla Bla Bla.....too late.
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the italian
2007-10-21 12:25:06
(64 views)
One would think that a REAL Tifosi would at LEAST know how to spell Ross's last name.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 12:49:33
(60 views)
Sorry I was way too happy...
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the italian
2007-10-21 21:34:16
(58 views)
Your welcome, bukeqi, muy bien.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-22 06:20:09
(68 views)
yep...a couple of years ago flying out of Montreal...he and his lovely wife were
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Rakete
2007-10-21 13:01:52
(49 views)
My wife and I bumped into him in Hong Kong airport.
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PDXA4™ pdxa4™
2007-10-21 15:55:07
(52 views)
I like your new sig :)
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ski ya later
2007-10-21 11:55:46
(47 views)
I keep my bets. :)
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pattycakes® iRuin
2007-10-21 11:59:10
(65 views)
About damn time he had some good luck. Great race weekend so far, hope it continues with Sp Touring
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 12:12:14
(56 views)
We shouldn't forget the big effort by Massa....he did a great job...really
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Rakete
2007-10-21 13:04:42
(57 views)
very true! that is something Alonso should learn.
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ski ya later
2007-10-21 13:37:49
(43 views)
It was all in good fun! I'm glad this race was a race and not the political
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ski ya later
2007-10-21 12:02:50
(46 views)
Sour grapes.Try being a gracious loser, ehh? Nice to see you mde good on your
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 11:28:01
(62 views)
...
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pattycakes® iRuin
2007-10-21 11:32:28
(79 views)
Gotchya.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 12:04:53
(45 views)
Can't fault Hamilton for a fantastic season. He did kinda choke today, but this
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 11:14:25
(94 views)
He more than choked the last two races, he raced like a idiot. Racing when he didn't have to...
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Driving Excitement!
2007-10-21 11:33:16
(67 views)
Maybe this is the real Kimi and he was just waiting to come out...yea, was nice
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Rakete
2007-10-21 11:33:12
(65 views)
Don't forget
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4.2LV8AUDI
2007-10-21 10:42:24
(65 views)
Here's to next year...
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4.2LV8AUDI
2007-10-21 10:28:14
(68 views)
I'm happy the way it turned out...Great for Kimi...
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PDXA4™ pdxa4™
2007-10-21 12:41:38
(41 views)
Mr. Alonso, your pass key has been declined....
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 12:55:56
(32 views)
How long do you guys think it will take for Fernando to be kicked out of McL? I'm
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 11:19:15
(57 views)
decisions need to made soon for everyone's sake.
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sohjah
2007-10-21 12:39:43
(45 views)
It wouldn't surprise me to see in on McL's website or F1Live tomorrow. Good riddance.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 12:52:17
(45 views)
All I've seen is the reports from the gutter press so far.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 11:58:53
(37 views)
it was a few months ago, to be made official soon
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wayred4.2
2007-10-21 11:50:57
(37 views)
Wow -- amazing finish at Laguna in ALMS *spoiler*
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Silver Streakin'
2007-10-20 18:48:56
(104 views)
It was a great race. I'll post more pics later this week.
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S4V8RCR
2007-10-21 14:55:18
(79 views)
Give Dindo his due: the last 20 laps of Petit LeMans he DOMINATED ...
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InTTruder
2007-10-21 15:13:00
(58 views)
Yep fantastic race...Great being there to see it...
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PDXA4™ pdxa4™
2007-10-21 12:38:37
(43 views)
Hey..I saw you up at turn #2 late during the race...
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Steve S
2007-10-21 17:04:41
(45 views)
Ah yes indeed...It was a great location for that close battle...We then rushed
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PDXA4™ pdxa4™
2007-10-21 22:51:49
(56 views)
Yes, it was amazing. Glad to see it in the flesh. *spoiler*
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Craig3Q
2007-10-21 07:14:20
(55 views)
Holy Shniky, that was really something, fantastic race and well executed with a little help of some
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Rally_nutcase_1982
2007-10-20 21:34:24
(59 views)
After that yellow flag near the end..I was like..utoh...
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Steve S
2007-10-20 21:21:40
(64 views)
I'm glad the race didn't finish under caution...
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sohjah
2007-10-20 22:45:12
(44 views)
What a finish to a serious season. On to Sebring!
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InTTruder
2007-10-20 20:42:53
(35 views)
WOW doesn't even begin to say it!! What was nice....is Audi drove a very clean race ...
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Rakete
2007-10-20 19:08:04
(68 views)
Can anyone explain how Penske did not get a stop-and-go for that hit in the pits?
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Omid:S4:Nogaro
2007-10-23 18:50:59
(36 views)
just got done watching it on the DVR...
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sohjah
2007-10-20 22:40:41
(59 views)
Agreed. I just don't understand why Audi has had so much wheel nut trouble all season.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-20 21:03:34
(64 views)
Re: Agreed. I just don't understand why Audi has had so much wheel nut trouble all season.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-20 21:04:35
(60 views)
A fine ethical weekend by Hamitlon so far.
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wallaby
2007-10-20 16:44:42
(106 views)
The tires themselves were not illegal. And blocking during qualifying? Never happens to anyone else
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Mike S
2007-10-21 07:41:59
(68 views)
Just a little pre-race hyperbole.
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wallaby
2007-10-21 16:03:08
(46 views)
no one has ever been given a car or team supprt like Lewis either... he's a good one
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sohjah
2007-10-21 12:27:32
(59 views)
I believe that assuming Hamilton completes a full career, he will eclipse MS in all areas.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 09:13:11
(45 views)
maybe, but the kid definitely needs to do some growing up.
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sohjah
2007-10-21 12:41:17
(52 views)
He will. The key word is "kid." He's far ahead of anyone else at this age. But I hope Kimi repeats.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 12:53:53
(45 views)
It'll be tough if Todt does get booted and even if Brawn does come back.
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pattycakes® iRuin
2007-10-21 17:25:51
(45 views)
Looks like Lewis is SOL today.....
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Rakete
2007-10-21 09:22:55
(48 views)
Racing can be very cruel. Having said that.....GOOOO KIMIIIIII!
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jbchinoca
2007-10-21 09:28:13
(45 views)
*lmao*
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pattycakes® iRuin
2007-10-20 23:42:19
(63 views)
Not a Hamilton fan, but in all fairness I don't think either of those were his fault...
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sohjah
2007-10-20 17:03:41
(76 views)
And hopefully the Kimi fans like me will be smiling tomorrow.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-20 18:12:33
(52 views)
."So I came out and when you're.......
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the italian
2007-10-20 20:51:27
(62 views)
One of the reasons Max Mosley should be sacked...
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snoogins
2007-10-20 04:47:18
(147 views)
That's like reason #518 why he should be sacked...
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pattycakes® iRuin
2007-10-20 23:43:20
(51 views)
Believe it or not, I have driven the exact car you posted in your post.
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Mike S
2007-10-20 08:21:33
(103 views)
The 641 is the most beautiful, uncluttered F1 machine ever. I wish they'd make the teams...
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snoogins
2007-10-20 09:52:20
(84 views)
I was his driver coach in the early 90's. He's a heart surgeon. Has over 50 Ferrari's, including
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Mike S
2007-10-20 22:04:02
(67 views)
How 'bout you hook a brutha up?
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snoogins
2007-10-21 03:07:46
(56 views)
I like the modern era... the newer cars are astounding in person.
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sohjah
2007-10-20 17:06:53
(52 views)
They're Ok, but they're not anything like the cars from the early '90s...
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snoogins
2007-10-20 19:01:02
(67 views)
Alonso turned down a $57mil. a year contract from Toyota...
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snoogins
2007-10-19 14:02:28
(94 views)
I think Toyota's main problem exists between teh rear wing and the drivers seat.
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S4Rye
2007-10-20 01:13:51
(51 views)
Engine makes plenty of power, the chassis/aero pkg suck.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-20 12:30:18
(50 views)
I don't understand what Toyota's deal is...
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snoogins
2007-10-20 02:07:48
(75 views)
Well, if they hired Alonso, he could bring some important blueprints with him.
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jbchinoca
2007-10-20 16:17:08
(44 views)
Well said! LOL
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Rakete
2007-10-20 19:17:05
(35 views)
I thought you'd be at Laguna Seca?
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jbchinoca
2007-10-20 19:51:16
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