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Saw V10 F1 cars in person and don't hate the turbos. Then again, I was always one that thought the TDI/hybrid LMP1 Audis sounded cool from the get go. You could hear tires and drivetrain. Same thoughts on Formula E. I like braps and brubs but other sounds are pleasing too.
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stripethree wrote: Sat Sep 16, 2017 5:36 pm Saw V10 F1 cars in person and don't hate the turbos. Then again, I was always one that thought the TDI/hybrid LMP1 Audis sounded cool from the get go. You could hear tires and drivetrain. Same thoughts on Formula E. I like braps and brubs but other sounds are pleasing too.
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also, hearing the person calling the race, and the person sitting next to you for that matter, is NOT overrated.
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 4:17 pm also, hearing the person calling the race, and the person sitting next to you for that matter, is NOT overrated.
:dat: I like not having to scream at my friends at the race about racing shit.
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stripethree wrote: Sat Sep 16, 2017 1:32 pm I almost forgot how good the GT Aston Martins sound in person. Oh my. : jimp:
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I need to start paying more attention to racing.
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[user not found] wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:48 pm
fledonfoot wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:45 pm

January.

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Road trip.
BMW should be running the new M8 GTE, ja?

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[user not found] wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:48 pm BMW should be running the new M8 GTE, ja?

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stripethree wrote: Sat Sep 16, 2017 1:32 pm I almost forgot how good the GT Aston Martins sound in person. Oh my. : jimp:
:dat:

The C7R sounds good, but it sounds like a C7, the Astons sound like fire and brimstone of biblical proportions.
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fledonfoot wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:45 pm
[user not found] wrote: Sat Sep 16, 2017 1:35 pm

:dat:

I need to start paying more attention to racing.
January.

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Party in infield.
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Apex wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:00 am
fledonfoot wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:45 pm

January.

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Party in infield.
that plan is solid gold.
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Stumbled across a very cool Jim Clark story this morning.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/video/mai ... ace-97656/
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Singapore. Ugh.

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I'm surprised that Vettel was cleared of any responsibility in that incident. He got a meh start and possibly fucked his championship hopes by either not looking in his mirrors and/or making a stupid, stupid move that early in the race. Essentially contributes to taking out his teammate, himself, Max, and hands Lewis a 28 point championship lead.

Also starting to feel bad super for Max. Dude can't catch a break. Car seemed to be working well this weekend, he damn near puts it on pole and is out before the first fucking corner. I'd be livid.

Also, anytime Danny Ric is on the podium I he's always happy. Love that guy, awesome to have in racing. Even when shits been bad he always seems to be like fuck yeah let's do this again and kick some ass.
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stripethree wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 10:37 am Singapore. Ugh.

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I'm surprised that Vettel was cleared of any responsibility in that incident. He got a meh start and possibly fucked his championship hopes by either not looking in his mirrors and/or making a stupid, stupid move that early in the race. Essentially contributes to taking out his teammate, himself, Max, and hands Lewis a 28 point championship lead.

Also starting to feel bad super for Max. Dude can't catch a break. Car seemed to be working well this weekend, he damn near puts it on pole and is out before the first fucking corner. I'd be livid.

Also, anytime Danny Ric is on the podium I he's always happy. Love that guy, awesome to have in racing. Even when shits been bad he always seems to be like fuck yeah let's do this again and kick some ass.
Vettel gets meh start and decide to try to squeeze Verstappen without realizing that Raikkonen was on the inside.

That said, even if Vettel had held is line, they were never going to make it through the 1st turn without contact. Verstappen would've had to back out for there to be any chance.

I felt the worst for Alonso :doe: getting collected in the melee
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4zilch wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 11:04 am I felt the worst for Alonso :doe: getting collected in the melee
Oh yeah, forgot about this. Was looking forward to the possible irony of a McLaren podium the weekend after they ditched Honda.
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Rossi is a goddamn legend... 23 days after a broken leg.
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stripethree wrote: Sun Sep 24, 2017 7:51 pm Rossi is a goddamn legend... 23 days after a broken leg.
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Jorge Lorenzo - raced 2 days after breaking his collar bone. Motorcycle racers are a different breed.
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I wish I had that kind of drive with anything haha. I'd be like, nah, I'll have a beer and a Vicodin. Thanks.
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stripethree wrote: Sun Sep 24, 2017 7:51 pm Rossi is a goddamn legend... 23 days after a broken leg.
Also Rossi's ability to make this Yamaha about as wide as a dump truck for a good portion of the race.
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4zilch wrote: Mon Sep 25, 2017 9:45 am Also Rossi's ability to make this Yamaha about as wide as a dump truck for a good portion of the race.
GOAT for many reasons.
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I love how he doesn't even wear armor. That's for people who fall.
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troyguitar wrote: Mon Sep 25, 2017 12:14 pm I love how he doesn't even wear armor. That's for people who fall.
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SixSpeeder wrote: Mon Sep 25, 2017 4:58 pm
troyguitar wrote: Mon Sep 25, 2017 12:14 pm I love how he doesn't even wear armor. That's for people who fall.
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:iono: trials riders tend not to wear much even in competition. Occasionally a back protector or chest protector.
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4zilch wrote: Mon Sep 25, 2017 7:12 pm
SixSpeeder wrote: Mon Sep 25, 2017 4:58 pm

:dat:
:iono: trials riders tend not to wear much even in competition. Occasionally a back protector or chest protector.
I remember watching Travis Pastrana's TV show back in the day and being :impressive: by how gracefully they would fall 30' and get right back up and try it again.
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4zilch wrote: Mon Sep 25, 2017 7:12 pm
SixSpeeder wrote: Mon Sep 25, 2017 4:58 pm

:dat:
:iono: trials riders tend not to wear much even in competition. Occasionally a back protector or chest protector.
I guess if you're going to get hurt, the armor doesn't help enough to be worth wearing? :iono:
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