Mitch Cronin Posted April 6, 2003 Share Posted April 6, 2003 "I'm pretty sure he's bendin' the firewall with his gas peddle." Larry McReynolds, on Marlin's helping to push Dale jr. Fantastic race! Good to see Junior take that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest M. McRae Posted April 6, 2003 Share Posted April 6, 2003 The have to make better rear bumpers on those cars. It is always funny to hear that the winner was a Chev, Pontiac or some other brand name. I wonder how many real Chev etc. parts they have in those cars? Anyway, great race. Did anyone catch the F1 in Brazil? I see that it was red flagged due to an accident. Hope no serious injuries. Amidst scenes of confusion in the pit lane the Brazilian grand prix ended after being red flagged in the 55th lap, following an enormous accident. As the race had covered more than 75 percent of total distance, the results were declared (in accordance with the regulations) from the 53rd lap. Meaning that McLaren’s Kimi Raikkonen was awarded the win, his second from two races, with Jordan’s Giancarlo Fisichella second and Renault’s Fernando Alonso in third. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANT Posted April 6, 2003 Share Posted April 6, 2003 Fun race to watch. F1 had interesting day as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sfb Posted April 6, 2003 Share Posted April 6, 2003 Last ten laps were great. Its amazing how good the "23" car (Jr. and Michael Waltrip) did all day despite Waltrips mishap. Virginia next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Starman Posted April 6, 2003 Share Posted April 6, 2003 The Brazilian Grand Prix was amazing! More plot twists than a Grisham novel... Has there ever been a less lucky driver than Rubens Barichello? He's probably sharing a bottle of Appleton's with Giancarlo Fisicella right now;-) And Eddie Jordan is probably having a hell of a time trying to decide whether to be happy, sad, or angry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr1 Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 ...the MotoGP from Suzuka, Japan. Jeeeez. How many times I gotta tell you guys, real racing is on two wheels! Fortunately for you the Speed Channel will rebroadcast the race on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANT Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 Just watching the highlites of the bike races looks like it was an intersting day in all racing. Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Cronin Posted April 7, 2003 Author Share Posted April 7, 2003 Thanks, I'll try to catch that on Tuesday. I like watching the two wheeled stuff too. I'm beginning to think I might have to start using the VCR on Sundays... even that silly open wheeled stuff is starting to sound exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 You're right, great race! I've said it before and I'll say it again a pass in F1 means something! I think it was Talladega last weekend had almost 70 lead changes :| say what? entertaining yes, but actual racing? (putting on helmet for Mitch's response) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IFG Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 Hey, dr1 - did you catch the 200 during Bike Week this year at Daytona (well, following Monday actually due Wxx)? I was at the track, one of the most exciting races I've ever seen for first place. Always at least 3 bikes within a few lengths, often as many as 5. And to top it off, Miguel Duhamel (Canadian for those that don't follow bikes) pulls off the win after entering the final turn in 3rd. Must be a fast gene. Cheers, IFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Cronin Posted April 7, 2003 Author Share Posted April 7, 2003 Naw, I'm not going to blast you... In saying "I think it was Talladega last weekend" you've just made it clear you don't watch NASCAR, so it's completely understandable that you wouldn't get it. When F1 has cars that really do have a chance competing with each other (though it seems this year they've come closer than most recent years) without a couple that totaly dominate... then maybe it'll be as exciting as NASCAR. Who'd want to watch a race between a Porsche 959, a Ford Mustang and a Chevy Vega? That's one of F1's problems... Another one is the difficulty in passing at so many of the tracks... and both of those troubles lead to that silly blue flag being so overused. What kind of a "race" has a rule that says you have to pull over to let someone pass you?!? ..silly me, the answer is of course just above... one that has the equivalent of a Porsche and a Chevy "racing" together. sigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAS Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 A pass in F1 means something. For the past few years it means that a Ferrari Broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr1 Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 You were there?! You lucky b……. I cleared my calendar, reserved the TV from the kids, stocked up on my favorite beverage, and got rained out. I think the 200 is one of the best races. The combination of road course and high banks is great. Duhamel is definitely the man, and not just because he rides for Honda. I’m really going to miss those epic wily veteran/young punk duels he had with Haydn now that Nicky has gone over to GP. Cheers dr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob Assaf Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 By any chance do those guys have radios or brakes on those machines? For all the high tech they supposedly have, I can't for the life of me figure out why that manifested itself like it did. The one car spin I can understand but the two other cars piling in after doesn't make sense, especially given how much longer after the flags were out that it happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Cronin Posted April 7, 2003 Author Share Posted April 7, 2003 LOL!! Exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 I do enjoy NASCAR and after having attended a race I would have to say that it is more of a spectator event as opposed to TV. Have you watched the F1 qualifying this year? What a beautiful scenario, anyone (within reason) can qualify on pole but the price is payed later with low fuel loads at the start of the race!! Great stuff. Besides I enjoy a fine Port much more than a Budweiser,,,NOT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Starman Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 I'm surprised that Alonso piled in the way he did. You would think that the crew would have been screaming on the radio to slow down before he hit the debris field, but strange things happen in F1, and that was one of them. Luckily, he wasn't seriously hurt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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