The Motorsport Thread 2016
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Topic: The Motorsport Thread 2016
Posted By: sleeper
Subject: The Motorsport Thread 2016
Date Posted: January 31 2016 at 06:05
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First big race of the year is currently ongoing, the Daytona 24 hours. 8 Hours in and we've got about 6 cars fighting for the lead. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005  |
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Posted By: MillsLayne
Date Posted: January 31 2016 at 14:20
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The side-by-side finish was pretty amazing between the two Corvettes in the GTLM class. ------------- http://gamercards.exophase.com/xbox/user/MillsLayne/" rel="nofollow">  ht |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: January 31 2016 at 15:13
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Shame I missed it, sounded like a good race. I'll be sure to watch highlights on speedcenter....oh wait a minute............... Heres to 2016! ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: February 01 2016 at 05:44
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An excellent race, those Corvettes racing to the line and finishing 0.034s apart was nuts and congrats to ESM on an excellent race, Pipo Derani seems to be one hell of a find for sportscar racing. Interesting to note that the Deltawing was the fastest car out there until it crashed out in the 4th hour. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: MillsLayne
Date Posted: February 01 2016 at 17:34
That sucked because during Katherine Legge's stint, she was tearing it up and making some pretty aggressive moves to move up. ------------- http://gamercards.exophase.com/xbox/user/MillsLayne/" rel="nofollow"> ht |
sleeper wrote:Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: February 01 2016 at 18:29
Yeah she was pretty impressive. A bit of news, Max Chilton has signed for the 4th Ganassi car this year in Indycar and will do the full year. I also predict there will be fewer crashes in F1 this year as Maldonado has lost his seat at Renault and will be replaced by Kevin Magnussen, seems there was a bit of a falling out between PDVSA and Renault and frankly if he's not bringing the money there's no reason to keep Maldonado on over someone like Magnussen. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: February 02 2016 at 09:09
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Was a pretty great finish, and more importantly start to the 2016 season! LOL @ the Maldonado comment.  Glad to see that bum is out and Mag is in. I guess another unexpected consequence of low oil prices has been the Venezuela government cant sponsor their terrible pay driver anymore?
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Posted By: Luca Pacchiarini
Date Posted: February 02 2016 at 10:19
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^ Yes, I suppose so. Couldn't follow much of Daytona as I'm not a fan of watching endurance racing, glad to see it was an entertaining race though. So, if next year Daytona Prototypes are no more...will GrandAm (IMSA now?) run with LMP prototypes only? I'm pretty determined to watch as many Indycar races as I can this year...with the occasional touring cars (WTCC, TCR) as dessert
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: February 02 2016 at 13:46
Excellent news! (both about Maldonado & Chilton) ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: February 02 2016 at 16:15
In regards to Maldonado, no, PDVSA are/were (we shall see for the future now that he wont be in F1 this year) very much prepared to keep sponsoring him as before. The fall out with Renailt is regarding signage on the car, Renault wanted them to have less space so Total could get more but couldn't come to an agreement regarding how much, so PDVSA wont sponsor them and Pastor gets dropped like a ton of bricks. The plan at the moment for IMSA next year is for LMP2's to make up the top spot but manufacturers will be allowed to build their own engines rather than the spec Gibson unit and produce bodywork kits for the cars (kind of like the Corvette bodywork that some of the DP's currently have). If the teams go to Le Mans they'll be allowed to run the engines but not the body kits. A problem that recently came up, though, is that IMSA seem to be pushing for far more freedom in manufacturers designing their own mechanical parts for the cars as well. The feeling is that this may push them away from LMP2 performance and into LMP1 territory which will very likely split any connection between IMSA and the ACO/FIA. A bad move IMO as GrandAm was far to American focused to start with, lacking global crossover definiely hurt the series. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: February 04 2016 at 15:28
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Not a real update, and not really a surprise, but still sad to read: http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/motorsports/montezemolo-expresses-sadness-over-schumachers-health/ar-BBp8voA?ocid=spartanntp ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: MillsLayne
Date Posted: February 04 2016 at 17:14
It is sad. Although, I'd given up a long time ago about this having a happy ending. So, Tony Stewart's swan song season probably won't be as memorable or celebrated as Jeff Gordon's, and it's also not going to be as successful, unless he pulls a Kyle Busch. He'll be missing the first few races due to his ATV accident that happened earlier and then surgery that followed. I guess he fractured one of the vertebra in his back. ------------- http://gamercards.exophase.com/xbox/user/MillsLayne/" rel="nofollow"> ht |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: February 04 2016 at 22:53
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Ditto. Still there was a sliver of hope at one point. But that's well past now. And he's suppose to have these incidents in August! Hopefully he'll get another chance to ride in the 500. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: February 10 2016 at 16:47
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And now for something completely different: http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/motorsports/us-payday-lending-crackdown-brings-race-car-drivers-arrest/ar-BBplQjs?ocid=spartanntp ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: MillsLayne
Date Posted: February 10 2016 at 23:33
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^Saw that today. I'm not even sure who that is, to be honest. And Brian Vickers has been confirmed to replace Tony Stewart for the Daytona 500! This has me extremely excited, as I thought we'd never see him in a stock car again. Hopefully, if his health can hold out (blood clots, etc.), this could maybe land him something more permanent in one of the top 3 series. ------------- http://gamercards.exophase.com/xbox/user/MillsLayne/" rel="nofollow"> ht |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: February 11 2016 at 05:59
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Jeez, and I used to be a fan of Tucker and his Level 5 team, they were pretty good and won at Sebring. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: February 11 2016 at 15:09
Ditto...but I found it interesting and fairly bizarre. And sweet. Yeah, I thought he'd taken a gig in one of the television productions, but either I'm mistaken there or he is in better health than I thought. Good for him.  ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: MillsLayne
Date Posted: February 21 2016 at 18:46
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Closest Daytona 500 finish, ever! ------------- http://gamercards.exophase.com/xbox/user/MillsLayne/" rel="nofollow"> ht |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: February 21 2016 at 18:56
Was pulling for Truex, but it's hard not to root for Hamlin.  ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: February 22 2016 at 05:51
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F1 testing starts up again today, Haas hits the track for the first time as well. The full grid fo drivers for this year for those that havn't seen the new signings. Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg Ferrari: Sebastien Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen Williams: Valteri Bottas, Felipe Massa Red Bull: Daniel Ricciardo, Daniil Kvyat Force India: Sergio Perez, Nico Hulkenberg Torro Rosso: Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz Jr Renault: Kevin Magnussen, Jolyon Palmer (2014 GP2 Champion) Sauber: Felipe Nasr, Marcus Ericsson McLaren: Jenson Button, Fernando Alonso Manor: Pascal Wherlein (reigning DTM Champion), Rio Haryanto (GP2 race winner) Haas: Romain Grosjean, Esteban Gutierrez ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: February 26 2016 at 21:52
Thanks for this. Looking forward to the new season. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: February 27 2016 at 02:38
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Could be a good season, from what we saw in the first Barcelona test I'd say all 11 teams will be able to score points this year. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: March 09 2016 at 05:57
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So the Indycar season kicks off in St Petersburg this weekend, let the madness begin! ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: MillsLayne
Date Posted: March 09 2016 at 19:33
I love the comparison. This will easily be my favorite car of 2016, although it doesn't hurt that I like the driver, too. ------------- http://gamercards.exophase.com/xbox/user/MillsLayne/" rel="nofollow"> ht |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: March 10 2016 at 19:02
Even the backrunners? I guess the smaller field will help there too. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: March 10 2016 at 19:02
 ]Thanks for the heads up. Will hopefully catch some of it. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: March 10 2016 at 19:03
Wow. That is sharp as all hell. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 05:30
Yep. Pascal Wehrline was able to lap in the 1:25's around Barcelona in testing, when Stevens qualified in a 1:31 last year. Now the track is faster in winter and you get to use the soft, super-soft and new ultra-soft tyres in testing but there was never a chance in hell of a Manor doing a 1:25 under any circumstances with any tyres last year. I don't think it's going to get them into the middle of the fight but the gap between Mano and everyone else is going to be measured in tenths not seconds, if we get an unusual race they'll have a very good chance to score points. As for the field, remember it's bigger this year than it was last as Haas has joined and we're up to 22 cars again. As for the Penske livery, Montoya and Power will both run that livery this year as it's a Penske Racing 50th Anniversary livery. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: Matthew _Gill
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 13:43
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Not Motorsport as such but I'll be hoping to get into the 11 seconds soon in a Newage 330bhp Subaru WRX. (Not a time a 330bhp STI or Evo could manage!) 12.6 is my best so far, in damp conditions ------------- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpOoJ0OTLg0&t" rel="nofollow - Click here to see a mind-blowing Flashlight |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 13:47
Nice. That will be a good change of pace. And lol oops. The field feels smaller as written above.   But good...I prefer a larger field. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: MillsLayne
Date Posted: March 13 2016 at 18:41
So, this happened this morning; and then this happened.  ------------- http://gamercards.exophase.com/xbox/user/MillsLayne/" rel="nofollow"> ht |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: March 13 2016 at 18:52
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The first one is awesome. The second is awful. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: MillsLayne
Date Posted: March 13 2016 at 20:49
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The first one IS awesome. The second is only awful because of who won. The finish was great, though. ------------- http://gamercards.exophase.com/xbox/user/MillsLayne/" rel="nofollow"> ht |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: March 13 2016 at 22:22
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^ agreed. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: March 18 2016 at 06:57
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Big weekend ahead, Australian GP, MotoGP and the Sebring 12 Hours. I won't bother with the Aus practice times, it was very wet and half the cars didn't even go out. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: MillsLayne
Date Posted: March 18 2016 at 16:38
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And Rosberg already destroyed a nose. ------------- http://gamercards.exophase.com/xbox/user/MillsLayne/" rel="nofollow"> ht |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: March 18 2016 at 17:10
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Yay F1 return! ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: MillsLayne
Date Posted: March 18 2016 at 17:35
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I really wish we got live coverage of the V8 Supercars from Australia. Probably the best touring series in the world, right now, but all we get is a week or two delay coverage on CBS Sports. ------------- http://gamercards.exophase.com/xbox/user/MillsLayne/" rel="nofollow"> ht |
Posted By: Vompatti
Date Posted: March 18 2016 at 17:36
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I have to wake up soon to see it (F1). :*( |
Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: March 18 2016 at 23:38
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Oh sh*t! Been so busy this snuck right up on me. Epic. Time for 2016!!! Another season holding out naive, dim hope Rosberg can pull out a title Also hoping McLaren used last season's year long test session, (and off season) to whip into shape. That was like having needles shoved in my eyes, I hope for their sake the team is greatly improved, I can't stand another season of seeing Alonso like that.
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Posted By: Vompatti
Date Posted: March 19 2016 at 02:27
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Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: March 19 2016 at 09:38
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Q3 really wasnt good, should go back to a top 10 shootout instead of the knockout session we have now. It worked well enough for Q1, though would have been better if Haas and Sauber hadn't messed up with their timing. Q2 could do with a bit more time. The grid seems pretty close, other than Mercedes, with McLaren looking a good bet to fight for points on a regular basis. Sebring 12 Hours is about to start, this should be good! ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: March 20 2016 at 11:07
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Missed most of Sebring as it got red flagged 2.5 hours in when a huge thunderstorm hit and the trackside workers had to abandon ship due to lightning strikes and I got tired of waiting for it to be restarted. I gather it effectivly turned into the Sebring 9 Hours with the stoppage. Excellent start to the year with the Aus GP. Ferrari look very racy, I have no idea why they left Vettel and Raikkonen on Super Soft tyres after the red flag, switching to mediums was the obvious choice and could have netted Vettel the victory. Great to see Haas finish 6th on their debut, easily the most convincing debut I've ever seen from a new team since I started watching F1 in 98. Glad that Alonso's OK as well, that was a big one. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: March 20 2016 at 15:31
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Missed the Aussie GP but glad to see the year starting in a good way for Nico! Curious some recap analysis, I know Hami started on pole but seems the 1st lap was led by Vettel who held most of the time till Nico took it. Seems like a fun race. I know the first race is never indicative of the season, but pretty standard results it seems |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: March 20 2016 at 15:39
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Pretty great race overall, I thought. Wonderful to see Haas not be completely out of their depth and get some points. Glad Alonsos ok...wicked wreck. F1's return feels glorious  . ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: March 24 2016 at 06:50
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So it was announced last night that Sky will have exclusive coverage of F1 from 2019 onwards (currently shares the coverage with the Free to Air Channel 4). Congratulations Bernie, you just killed F1 in the UK. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: MillsLayne
Date Posted: March 25 2016 at 17:15
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Ugh, no racing this weekend. ------------- http://gamercards.exophase.com/xbox/user/MillsLayne/" rel="nofollow"> ht |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: March 25 2016 at 20:46
they don't do the busch series anymore on easter weekend? ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: MillsLayne
Date Posted: March 25 2016 at 21:19
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Nope. No trucks, Indy or F1, either. ------------- http://gamercards.exophase.com/xbox/user/MillsLayne/" rel="nofollow"> ht |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: March 25 2016 at 23:22
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piss. Finally get things up and going and now massive halt. Didn't Malaysia use to happen right after Australia? I assume there has been schedule tampering again? ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: March 31 2016 at 13:04
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Bahrain this weekend! Someone who wont be part of it is Alonso  Seems he has not been cleared to race due to his injuries from the Aussie crash. Turns out he had broken ribs and a partially collapsed lung, yikes Being replaced by Stoffel Vandoorne. Hope Fernando recovers soon.
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Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: March 31 2016 at 14:06
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Yeah, looks like that Aussie smash was bigger than it first seemed. Malaysia is now towards the end of the season whilst Russia has come forward. March 20 - Australia April 3 - Bahrain April 17 - China May 1 - Sochi May 15 - Spain May 29 - Monaco June 12 - Canada June 19 - Baku July 3 - Austria July 10 - Great Britain July 24 - Hungary July 31 - Germany August 28 - Belgium September 4 - Italy September 18 - Singapore October 2 - Malaysia October 9 - Japan October 23 - USA October 30 - Mexico November 13 - Brazil November 27 - Abu Dhabi We also get Indycars from Phoenix this weekend as well. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: March 31 2016 at 15:22
They go to Baku?! I really haven't been paying attention. I'll blame lack of coverage rather than myself, though.Sweet news with the schedule. Any reason why they postponed the Malaysia until October? (other than that fact that it always seemed to rain about 30mins after the race ended) Shame about Alonso. I suppose some injuries had to be expected (I thought he was walking with a slight limp after he got out of the car) but collapsed lungs are serious business. Any time table for return, or still too early? ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: April 01 2016 at 00:43
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Oh wow yeah Azerbaijan? Interesting and unexpected choice Woo Indy! Totally missed St Pete. Glad to see JPM is continuing where he left off, but 2015 still stings...
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Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: April 01 2016 at 05:36
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Yep, going to Baku for it's first ever race, though I refuse to call it the European GP, it's further east than Baghdad! No idea why Malaysia was moved back to October, though it wont be the weather since that'll likely stay the same. It's a street circuit but by the looks of things it's going to be very fast and the second sector through the old city could be quite spectacular. From what I gather, partially collapsed lung sounds worse than it is, probably closer to bruising than anything else. The worry is g-forces on those broken ribs could make things much worse. He'll have more test before China in 2 weeks but there's no guarantee he'll race there either. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: April 01 2016 at 15:16
Practice times from Bahrain, yes that is Button's McLaren in 3rd. These times are fast, we're already 1.5s under last years poll time and I wouldn't be surprised if the poll record gets smashed tomorrow.
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: April 01 2016 at 15:19
I'm not a fan of the euro GP myself...but I'm glad they found a new place for it. Any idea if this will be a one shot deal? I'll investigate the track, I'm just surprised and kinda happy they choose Baku! And yeah...probably best to play it safe with Alsono. don't need to do more damage. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: April 01 2016 at 19:39
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Baku will be like any race, it'll keep going as long as the promotor keeps throwing silly money at it, and the promotor here is govenrment backed. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: April 01 2016 at 23:24
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So the chance is good then. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: April 02 2016 at 06:20
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Not sure really, their money comes from oil so they're taking a bit of a battering. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: April 02 2016 at 11:33
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Awesome lap from Lewis to take poll, and as predicted that's a new lap record as well. Amzing job from Vandoorne to end up 12th and Pascal Wehrlein to put the Manor 16th ahead of both Saubers and Renault's and a Force India, and to hilight just how much faster the times are this year his 1:32.8 would have put him on the front row last year. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: April 02 2016 at 12:53
Well, I always thought Azerbaijan was/usually see it put under "Europe" (it is on the correct side of the Ural Mountains) but I grant, it is on the very edge of what could be considered Looks like a simple though interesting circuit. Yup, good result for Lewis, another Mercedes 1-2. Can we expect another year of utter dominance? If so, this team has to go on the mantle for best ever, 3 straight years of untouchable status. Indeed some surprising results in this qualifying.
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Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: April 02 2016 at 12:55
Shocker Also I always felt the European GP should go to a new track every year, since ya know...it'd be truly European in that case, and could host some one time/specialty ones, go to an older track, test some new places. It was later I realized the European GP was actually just a vehicle to capitalize on Schumacher, then Alonso, mania That said, cool they are going to Baku, and I would like it to be a one timer so they can try new venues in the future but as you say, all about that $$ especially if gov backed
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Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: April 02 2016 at 18:40
Actually I think the European GP goes back to the 80's, first run at Brands Hatch in 85 (Mansell's first win) if I remember right. I agree with you about having the European GP movign around every year, would actually be quite cool. I would be very surprised if Merc don't win both titles this year but Ferrari certainly seem to be very close to them on performance, certainly in race trim at least. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: Vompatti
Date Posted: April 03 2016 at 12:19
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good race k |
Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: April 03 2016 at 12:51
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Missed it :( I really need to find a way to live stream the races. Woo Nico! Time to build way overly optimistic and naive hope this is the year he can best Lewis for the title Kimi 2nd, kind of forgot he exists Looks like a rough day for Vettel who apparently never got started and Lewis being contacted.
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Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: April 03 2016 at 14:38
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Could have been an amazing fight for the win but Vettel's engine blew on the warm up lap, Raikkonen had a bad start and Hamitlon got nerffed by Botas at turn 1, leaving Rosberg to cruise and collect. Some great racing behin, particularly impressed with Vandoorne and Wehrlein. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: April 03 2016 at 14:48
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Yeah, seems Ferrari isn't too far off at all, but will they consistently be able to battle for wins, or simply occupy a close yet solid 2nd only? We shall see, I wont assume they can compete until I see it. Indeed, I wonder if the Vandoorne result is a good sign for McLaren, or just a randomly crazy good race. I have to hope McLaren will be better this year, at least consistently scoring points, but the field seems yet again VERY competitive from top to bottom. Never heard of this Wehrlein but seems he is off to a hot start. Looks like he is from DTM, seems that series is always producing quality drivers!
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: April 03 2016 at 16:45
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Missed the race as well (and no replay it seems) but glad it hear it wasn't a bust and good for Nico! ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: April 04 2016 at 05:59
Yeah, here's hoping we get a more straightforward run from them in China so we can see how they really stack up. Mind you, China has always been a Merc track so.... The McLaren was definitely good this weekend, Button reckons he would have been fighting for a top 6 if his ERS hadn't packed up, he was just cruising behind Grosjean in the early laps. As the reigning DTM champion Wehrlein was always going to be one to keep an eye on, I loved the way he just got stuck into the Saubers yesterday, and nearly beat them both (and he did beat both Force India's, who had arguably the worst race I've seen from them for years). ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: April 05 2016 at 15:57
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Yeah, basically until I see otherwise I assume Merc has this season on lockdown again. Seems we keep thinking a team is on the verge of threatening but Merc just jumps another hurdle higher to maintain the gap. Really has been something else. Hoping beyond hope Nico can pull it off this year No doubt DTM produces some good drivers
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Posted By: Vompatti
Date Posted: April 16 2016 at 05:46
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looks like it might be an interesting F1 tomorrow k |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: April 16 2016 at 14:04
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It should be on early/late enough for me to watch it. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: April 17 2016 at 01:21
| Nico on pole. Hmmm interesting! |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: April 17 2016 at 09:31
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At this rate Nico is going to get the title handed to him on a plate. Vettel ruined Ferrari's race, he had no need to dodge Kvyat as there was plenty of space between them and then he hits his team mate! Hamilton seems to have loads of bad luck this year. Bottas runs into him in Bahrain, gearbox penalty for China, ERS failure in qualifying and then gets collected by Nasr who was dodging Raikkonen as he came back onto the circuit. All made for a very entertaining race at least. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: Vompatti
Date Posted: April 17 2016 at 09:52
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Vettel should have taken the inside line so there wouldn't have been a space for Kvyat to try and overtake. At least it wasn't a complete disaster for Kimi, it looked a lot worse before the safety car. |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: April 17 2016 at 15:16
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I enjoyed that one, and am glad to see Nico's winning streak! ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: April 18 2016 at 01:52
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Oh sh*t, I know this is a 21 race season but this is a pretty great start for Nico, helped out by Hamilton's not so great luck. Long way to go, but I'm very excited by this start! IF he can maintain his usual form, he may have a realistic shot at the title for once. Obviously Lewis can go on some 8 win streak at any time and a falter from Nico wipes it out, but this is a good start. Forgot about Indycar, Simon Pagenaud is off to a good start himself
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Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: April 18 2016 at 06:25
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I'll say, 2 seconds and now victory at Long Beach. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: MillsLayne
Date Posted: April 18 2016 at 19:29
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Kind of a questionable finish to yesterday's Long Beach GP, as Simon was only issued a warning, which was pretty much a 'good to go' sign, but hey, if it kept Dixy from winning, I'm fine with that. And Nico IS off to an amazing start, although I still feel like if Lewis' luck turns around, Nico's in trouble. I don't really care for either driver, but Nico is just fast, while Lewis is fast AND can overtake like no one else. If Nico has to actually race anyone, he starts to struggle a bit. At least Ferrari is trying to make it interesting this year, while McLaren is still kind of embarrassing themselves. Ugh. And I have to say, the racing in ALL series has been pretty good so far this year. F1 has been interesting, Indy is still doing their thing and NASCAR's low downforce package has made for some great racing so far! Hope it keeps up! ------------- http://gamercards.exophase.com/xbox/user/MillsLayne/" rel="nofollow"> ht |
Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: April 21 2016 at 21:51
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Well thing is, Lewis is capable of stringing together 4 wins a row without an effort, and during that stretch one DNF erases it all. With a 21 race season it's waaaay too soon for me to say anything more than he's off to a good start, so at least he has some padding and for once isn't the one trailing behind. Think with Pagenaud is, IDK feels like we've been waiting for him, and he's always there just under the surface..but has yet to jump out and take it. Perhaps this is the year. I assume, like always, Dixon will be in the hunt JPM will surely be. Power is off to a bit of a poor start but he can win a few and get right in it. Cool to see Helio still hanging around, I imagine he'll do his usual rack up lots of good finishes, but 1 win and end up 4th
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: April 24 2016 at 17:25
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Fun end to the indycar race. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: MillsLayne
Date Posted: April 24 2016 at 18:30
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Both races were great today! Even as a Kyle Busch fan, I'm okay now with Edwards' move on the last lap, although I was mad when it happened. And Rahal has to feel somewhat gutted. ------------- http://gamercards.exophase.com/xbox/user/MillsLayne/" rel="nofollow"> ht |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: April 24 2016 at 19:53
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^ I completely missed the nascar race. I assumed it was last night (being in Richmond) so I didn't even look for it today. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: MillsLayne
Date Posted: April 24 2016 at 20:38
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Being a day race, it was pretty good. Multiple lanes, surprisingly good racing and a stellar finish (unless you're a KyBu fan, haha). And Gibbs has won 4 straight now. They seem to be the new Hendrick, at least at the moment. ------------- http://gamercards.exophase.com/xbox/user/MillsLayne/" rel="nofollow"> ht |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: April 25 2016 at 15:39
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^ Watched the end online...wow. That was pretty aggressive from Edwards...I wonder how KB reacted post race. :p But good for him, taking one when he felt he deserved it. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: MillsLayne
Date Posted: April 25 2016 at 19:49
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Kyle was surprisingly calm and mature in his interview. I'm sure he had to restrain himself a little bit, but hey, most of us would've been pretty mad after that. I just hope if the roles are ever reversed, Carl understands if Kyle gives him a little bump. ------------- http://gamercards.exophase.com/xbox/user/MillsLayne/" rel="nofollow"> ht |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: April 25 2016 at 19:52
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^ Carl probably would be, especialy after doing it. But I feel like Carl's been in the situation several times before where he lost due to getting bumped so a) I think he's used to it and B) he understands that's the way it goes sometimes. And I'd like to be a fly on the wall in the Gibbs meeting room. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: April 27 2016 at 15:23
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Oh damn, Pagenaud wins again? Certainly off to a hot start. He must be a favorite for the title by this point, though Indy is famously crazy as we know and Dixon can never be ruled out. Semi relevant, I was in St Petersburg, Florida this weekend and while walking around randomly I found this, then I became sad : |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: April 29 2016 at 16:20
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Russian GP this weekend, Hamilton fastest ahead of Vettel. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: April 29 2016 at 19:02
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Sweet. Looking forwardto see how the track runs. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: MillsLayne
Date Posted: April 29 2016 at 19:04
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I'm just hoping to see some good battles FOR THE LEAD this weekend. And Talladega in NASCAR this weekend, which is always a crap shoot. ------------- http://gamercards.exophase.com/xbox/user/MillsLayne/" rel="nofollow"> ht |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: April 29 2016 at 21:21
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Sweet..don't realize it was dega time already. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: April 30 2016 at 16:29
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Another Rosberg poll with Hamitlon suffering a PU failure at the end of Q2, at least he starts 10th instead of last this time (bar anything like an overnight engine change). Like I said, at this rate the title is going to be handed to Rosberg on a silver plate.
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: April 30 2016 at 19:00
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Wow. What luck for Hammy. Hopefully Rosberg will prevail again. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: May 01 2016 at 09:28
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Wow, 4th straight to start the year for Nico. Still early and Lewis is very much with an easy striking distance, but Rosberg certainly has a decent cushion at least. I feel a smidge more optimistic about his title chances. Rough day for Vettel as well. Which can't be said for McLaren, both scoring points and Alonso getting 6th! Sad to say this fees like a win for them
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Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: May 01 2016 at 14:21
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It'll be nice to see Hamilton and Vettel finaly get a clean weekend to fight against Rosberg, he's driving brilliantly but it's hard to think anything but this is being gifted to him. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: MillsLayne
Date Posted: May 01 2016 at 18:36
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Kvyat isn't doing himself any favors today. The deal in China was just hard racing and Vettel didn't much care for it, but today was just ridiculous. Just a little too aggressive. Talladega was crazier than usual today, with multiple cars airborne and quite a few hard hits. One car getting out front and controlling the air for everyone behind is still an issue, though, because no one could get a run at Kes in the last couple of laps to try and do anything. So, a lackluster finish to an otherwise crazy race. ------------- http://gamercards.exophase.com/xbox/user/MillsLayne/" rel="nofollow"> ht |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: May 02 2016 at 06:04
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I think Kvyat's getting a bit too much flack around the net at the moment. Yes, running into Vettel at Turn 2 was silly but in turn 3 Vettel lifted off in the middle of a flat out corner thats little more than an acceleration zone. With the entire field behind him it's not at all surprising that someone hit him, it's just a shame it was Kvyat again. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 |
Posted By: MillsLayne
Date Posted: May 05 2016 at 03:36
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BREAKING: Max Verstappen to replace Daniil Kvyat immediately. Absolutely ridiculous move, IMO. In China, he makes a brilliant move and scores a podium and then yes, the next race, he got in over his head and made some bad moves. It happens, he's young with a lot of talent, and he's definitely not the only one to ever make mistakes. Verstappen is just as aggressive, or even more so. Something tells me that Red Bull wanted Max in and found any excuse they could to demote Daniil. ------------- http://gamercards.exophase.com/xbox/user/MillsLayne/" rel="nofollow"> ht |