The Official Formula 1 2016 Season Thread
03-22-2016, 06:07 PM
#4577
03-22-2016, 09:41 PM
#4578
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Re: The Official Formula 1 2016 Season Thread
Upon exiting turn 11, after getting a point by from a Murcielago, the Mclaren promptly reached 88mph and with flaming tire marks on the ground, was never seen again. And by 'never again' I mean briefly until turn 20. The owner of the Murcielago started to pull his arm back in the window, but decided it was too soon junior, and hung it out in the breeze long enough for me to vtak by.
said Murcielago was by far the slowest car on track that day.
A recurring series of events was something like this:
- Get on back bumper of supercar in turn 2
- Follow supercar's leisurely sunday drive up to turn 9
- Get a running start and present self in supercars left mirror exiting turn 10
- Curse supercar for forgetting that the downhill run from 10-11 is a passing zone
- 50/50 get point by on long straight, or watch supercar motor away.
The ones that did point me (and other lightweights) by took a while to learn that the technique of 'lifting slightly' to let a car by had to be replaced with 'lift completely, shift to neutral, and maybe drag the e-brake a little'
Not all supercars were driven timidly though. Another McLaren stuffed it into the wall coming out of 18. Totaled. He didn't seem overly concerned, as he had a few other cars to pick from
A Ford GT bought himself 3 sections of wall as a souvenir.
03-22-2016, 09:47 PM
#4579
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Re: The Official Formula 1 2016 Season Thread
I was also thrilled to learn that I was faster than a Pirelli World Challenge TC-B spec Mazda 2. and Fit. Barely lol
03-22-2016, 10:14 PM
#4581
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Re: The Official Formula 1 2016 Season Thread
Quoting from another thread! HT level: extreme
Upon exiting turn 11, after getting a point by from a Murcielago, the Mclaren promptly reached 88mph and with flaming tire marks on the ground, was never seen again. And by 'never again' I mean briefly until turn 20. The owner of the Murcielago started to pull his arm back in the window, but decided it was too soon junior, and hung it out in the breeze long enough for me to vtak by.
said Murcielago was by far the slowest car on track that day.
A recurring series of events was something like this:
- Get on back bumper of supercar in turn 2
- Follow supercar's leisurely sunday drive up to turn 9
- Get a running start and present self in supercars left mirror exiting turn 10
- Curse supercar for forgetting that the downhill run from 10-11 is a passing zone
- 50/50 get point by on long straight, or watch supercar motor away.
The ones that did point me (and other lightweights) by took a while to learn that the technique of 'lifting slightly' to let a car by had to be replaced with 'lift completely, shift to neutral, and maybe drag the e-brake a little'
Not all supercars were driven timidly though. Another McLaren stuffed it into the wall coming out of 18. Totaled. He didn't seem overly concerned, as he had a few other cars to pick from A Ford GT bought himself 3 sections of wall as a souvenir.
Upon exiting turn 11, after getting a point by from a Murcielago, the Mclaren promptly reached 88mph and with flaming tire marks on the ground, was never seen again. And by 'never again' I mean briefly until turn 20. The owner of the Murcielago started to pull his arm back in the window, but decided it was too soon junior, and hung it out in the breeze long enough for me to vtak by.
said Murcielago was by far the slowest car on track that day.
A recurring series of events was something like this:
- Get on back bumper of supercar in turn 2
- Follow supercar's leisurely sunday drive up to turn 9
- Get a running start and present self in supercars left mirror exiting turn 10
- Curse supercar for forgetting that the downhill run from 10-11 is a passing zone
- 50/50 get point by on long straight, or watch supercar motor away.
The ones that did point me (and other lightweights) by took a while to learn that the technique of 'lifting slightly' to let a car by had to be replaced with 'lift completely, shift to neutral, and maybe drag the e-brake a little'
Not all supercars were driven timidly though. Another McLaren stuffed it into the wall coming out of 18. Totaled. He didn't seem overly concerned, as he had a few other cars to pick from
A Ford GT bought himself 3 sections of wall as a souvenir.
03-22-2016, 11:42 PM
#4587
Honda-Tech Member
Re: The Official Formula 1 2016 Season Thread
TIL Jonny Tran's $100K was split 50/50 between under hood and interior mods, which included a B-pillar and a back seat
03-23-2016, 05:01 AM
#4588
Re: The Official Formula 1 2016 Season Thread
You gotta remember though - a lot of those guys with exotics aren't pushing them in an HPDE - because it would be expensive to write one off. The guy in his $4000 Civic doesn't have as much as stake if he ***** it up at a track day.
03-23-2016, 06:55 AM
#4592
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Re: The Official Formula 1 2016 Season Thread
TIL I live in the ghetto.
4 dudes on a string of Best Buy break-ins. Police catch them. High Speed chase results in a crashed car in my neighborhood. Chase is now on foot. Police helicopter over my neighborhood at 4AM. For an hour. Chase ends for one of the baddies IN MY YARD, about 20 feet from my sons bedroom window (on the side of the house, between my house and neighbor). I'm looking out the back window and see the cops flashlight and hear him yelling for someone to get on the ground.
I go out front (in boxers only, in case I'm about to be on the COPS TV show I want to be dressed appropriately) cop is leading the dude in cuffs up from the side of my house to the car. 2 more dudes caught shortly after, last guy caught after I go to work.
I was hoping for the police to use excessive force, but sadly only moderate & reasonable force was used.
4 dudes on a string of Best Buy break-ins. Police catch them. High Speed chase results in a crashed car in my neighborhood. Chase is now on foot. Police helicopter over my neighborhood at 4AM. For an hour. Chase ends for one of the baddies IN MY YARD, about 20 feet from my sons bedroom window (on the side of the house, between my house and neighbor). I'm looking out the back window and see the cops flashlight and hear him yelling for someone to get on the ground.
I go out front (in boxers only, in case I'm about to be on the COPS TV show I want to be dressed appropriately) cop is leading the dude in cuffs up from the side of my house to the car. 2 more dudes caught shortly after, last guy caught after I go to work.
I was hoping for the police to use excessive force, but sadly only moderate & reasonable force was used.
03-23-2016, 06:59 AM
#4593
Re: The Official Formula 1 2016 Season Thread
Because those weren't the 6th Street beat cops.
Glad it went without major incident, and you may continue your track postings.
Glad it went without major incident, and you may continue your track postings.
03-23-2016, 07:02 AM
#4594
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Re: The Official Formula 1 2016 Season Thread
Spoiler alert
03-23-2016, 07:05 AM
#4595
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Re: The Official Formula 1 2016 Season Thread
I am fearful my next track posting is going to be a video of me getting punted by a WRX on Varrstoen wheels driven by the unknown 5th criminal and his girlfriend. Because SCCA "Track night in America" aka "show up and do whatever you want with no instructor regardless of experience"
03-23-2016, 07:21 AM
#4598
What is this crap?
Re: The Official Formula 1 2016 Season Thread
wow did you guys see the GPDA statement?
Originally Posted by for the twitter impaired
23.03.2016
Driver Position Statement Dear Formula 1 stakeholders, followers and fans,
The Grand Prix drivers would like to state our following position:
We drivers love our sport! Since childhood, we dreamed of racing the fastest race cars from the top teams on the coolest tracks against the best drivers in the world. We seek competition and love F1 almost unconditionally, which makes us most probably the people with the purest interest for Formula 1, beside our fans.
Formula 1 is currently challenged by a difficult global economic environment, a swift change in fan and consumer behaviour, and a decisive shift in the TV and media landscape. This makes it fundamental that the sport's leaders make smart and well considered adjustments.
We feel that some recent rule changes - on both the sporting and technical side, and including some business directions - are disruptive, do not address the bigger issues our sport is facing and in some cases could jeopardise its future success- We know that among the leaders of the sport be it the owners, their representatives, the governing body, the teams or other stakeholders - every individual acts with the very best intentions.
Therefore, the drivers have come to the conclusion that the decision-making process in the sport is obsolete and ill-structured and prevents progress being made. Indeed, it can sometimes lead to just the opposite, a gridlock. This reflects negatively on our sport, prevents it being fit for the next generation of fans and compromises further global growth. We would like to request and urge the owners and all stakeholders of Formula 1 to consider restructuring its own governance. The future directions and decisions of F1, be they short or long term, sporting, technical or business orientated should be based on a clear master plan. Such plan should reflect the principles and core values of Formula 1.
We need to ensure that F1 remains a sport, a closely-fought competition between the best drivers in extraordinary machines on the coolest race tracks. F1 should be home only to the best teams, drivers and circuits, with partners and suppliers fit for such an elite championship.
Formula 1 has undoubtedly established itself as the pinnacle of motorsport and as such one of the most viewed and popular sports around the world. We drivers stand united, offer our help and support for F1 to keep it as such, and further to make it fit and exciting for many years and generations to come.
It is important to state that this open letter is intended in the best interests of all and should not be seen as blind and disrespectful attack. Thank you for your attention and granting us the liberty to put our thoughts into words.
Best regards.
Jenson Button. Sebastian Vettel. Alex Wurz. on behalf of the Grand Prix Drivers
Driver Position Statement Dear Formula 1 stakeholders, followers and fans,
The Grand Prix drivers would like to state our following position:
We drivers love our sport! Since childhood, we dreamed of racing the fastest race cars from the top teams on the coolest tracks against the best drivers in the world. We seek competition and love F1 almost unconditionally, which makes us most probably the people with the purest interest for Formula 1, beside our fans.
Formula 1 is currently challenged by a difficult global economic environment, a swift change in fan and consumer behaviour, and a decisive shift in the TV and media landscape. This makes it fundamental that the sport's leaders make smart and well considered adjustments.
We feel that some recent rule changes - on both the sporting and technical side, and including some business directions - are disruptive, do not address the bigger issues our sport is facing and in some cases could jeopardise its future success- We know that among the leaders of the sport be it the owners, their representatives, the governing body, the teams or other stakeholders - every individual acts with the very best intentions.
Therefore, the drivers have come to the conclusion that the decision-making process in the sport is obsolete and ill-structured and prevents progress being made. Indeed, it can sometimes lead to just the opposite, a gridlock. This reflects negatively on our sport, prevents it being fit for the next generation of fans and compromises further global growth. We would like to request and urge the owners and all stakeholders of Formula 1 to consider restructuring its own governance. The future directions and decisions of F1, be they short or long term, sporting, technical or business orientated should be based on a clear master plan. Such plan should reflect the principles and core values of Formula 1.
We need to ensure that F1 remains a sport, a closely-fought competition between the best drivers in extraordinary machines on the coolest race tracks. F1 should be home only to the best teams, drivers and circuits, with partners and suppliers fit for such an elite championship.
Formula 1 has undoubtedly established itself as the pinnacle of motorsport and as such one of the most viewed and popular sports around the world. We drivers stand united, offer our help and support for F1 to keep it as such, and further to make it fit and exciting for many years and generations to come.
It is important to state that this open letter is intended in the best interests of all and should not be seen as blind and disrespectful attack. Thank you for your attention and granting us the liberty to put our thoughts into words.
Best regards.
Jenson Button. Sebastian Vettel. Alex Wurz. on behalf of the Grand Prix Drivers
03-23-2016, 07:43 AM
#4600
Re: The Official Formula 1 2016 Season Thread
I think I read somewhere that the drivers are invited to the meetings where they discuss potential rule and technical changes, but they don't show up. Maybe it was just Hamilton doe.
Hamilton has often complained that the drivers do not have enough input on future regulations, but the world champion was put in his place by Formula One’s race director, Charlie Whiting.
Whiting hit back at Hamilton by revealing the triple world champion rarely attends meetings.
"I can't see how we could give them (the drivers) more of a say. We have sporting and technical meetings to which a driver is always invited," he said.
"We had a meeting in Barcelona. Lewis was invited but he didn't come. I'm just pointing out how many opportunities they do have. You can draw your own conclusions," Whiting added.
Whiting hit back at Hamilton by revealing the triple world champion rarely attends meetings.
"I can't see how we could give them (the drivers) more of a say. We have sporting and technical meetings to which a driver is always invited," he said.
"We had a meeting in Barcelona. Lewis was invited but he didn't come. I'm just pointing out how many opportunities they do have. You can draw your own conclusions," Whiting added.