Re: 2012 World Motorsports Discussion Thread

by **Kiskaloo** Mon 22 Oct 2012 - 13:27

2012 Rally d'Italia Sardegna Results

With Monty "conveniently" on bed rest following her latest 50km service, Elio and Jethro chaperoned some of the girls to the second largest Mediterranean island to take in the 11th round of the 2012 WRC season under pleasant conditions.

Spoiler:

In other WRC news, Ford has joined Mini in withdrawing their factory team. They will provide support for the M-Sport Team in 2013 (as Mini will support Prodrive's effort). With Ford gone, Jari-Maiti Latvia will team with Sebastien Ogier at VW's factory team for 2013.

by Professor Voodoo Sun 28 Oct 2012 - 8:18

Indian Grand Prix; results

Spoiler:

by **Kiskaloo** Sun 28 Oct 2012 - 10:41

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by Professor Voodoo Wed 31 Oct 2012 - 15:17

F1 driver status updates; Hulkenberg is confirmed at Sauber next year...no surprise there. No change at Toro Rosso for 2013...Vergne & Ricciardo keep their seats.

Marisa: That's okay I guess, although I wish they have at least tried to poach someone like Alonso, Vettel or Hamilton from the big teams.

Kara: 2012 World Motorsports Discussion Thread - Page 4 490494

2012 World Motorsports Discussion Thread - Page 4 490494

by **Kiskaloo** Wed 31 Oct 2012 - 16:23

Professor Voodoo wrote:F1 driver status updates; Hulkenberg is confirmed at Sauber next year...no surprise there.

And I'm sure Gutierrez will get promoted to replace Kobayashi thanks to his Telmex money.

by Professor Voodoo Wed 31 Oct 2012 - 18:02

Kiskaloo wrote:
Professor Voodoo wrote:F1 driver status updates; Hulkenberg is confirmed at Sauber next year...no surprise there.

And I'm sure Gutierrez will get promoted to replace Kobayashi thanks to his Telmex money.

It's a shame Davide Valsecchi's name isn't being mentioned in connection to any race seats. 25 does not seem too old to be beyond consideration.

by **Kiskaloo** Wed 31 Oct 2012 - 18:20

Professor Voodoo wrote:It's a shame Davide Valsecchi's name isn't being mentioned in connection to any race seats. 25 does not seem too old to be beyond consideration.

While he finally won the GP2 championship, it took him five years to do it and that probably hasn't helped him, much as it didn't help Giorgio Pantano in 2008 when he finally took the title after four years trying.

The idea of GP2 is to come in, kick arse, win the Championship and get promoted to Formula One, not treat it as a career. Wink

by Professor Voodoo Sun 4 Nov 2012 - 11:59

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix; results

Spoiler:

by **Kiskaloo** Sun 4 Nov 2012 - 12:21

Spoiler:

by Professor Voodoo Wed 7 Nov 2012 - 9:11

Marisa's favorite rider, Roman Max Biaggi has announced his retirement...going out on top with the 2012 World Superbike Championship under his belt.
2012 World Motorsports Discussion Thread - Page 4 Maxbia10

2012 World Motorsports Discussion Thread - Page 4 Maxbia10

Marisa: He was brash...he was sometimes obnoxious, and he pissed off so many people that he found it difficult to get a job despite 6 World Championships. But he was Italian and he won all 5 of his 6 World Championships on Italian bikes. *sniff* (wipes away a tear) We'll miss you Max.

by MP5 Wed 14 Nov 2012 - 0:03

Professor Voodoo wrote:Abu Dhabi Grand Prix; results
Spoiler:

Somehow, I think Monty should end up with the winnings this time...

by **Kiskaloo** Wed 14 Nov 2012 - 12:04

MP5 wrote:
Professor Voodoo wrote:Abu Dhabi Grand Prix; results
Somehow, I think Monty should end up with the winnings this time...

I could see her wearing one of the t-shirts Kimi had created for the Lotus team post-race:

2012 World Motorsports Discussion Thread - Page 4 Kimi_TShirt

2012 World Motorsports Discussion Thread - Page 4 Kimi_TShirt

by Alfisti Thu 15 Nov 2012 - 6:26

Kiskaloo wrote:
MP5 wrote:
Professor Voodoo wrote:Abu Dhabi Grand Prix; results
Somehow, I think Monty should end up with the winnings this time...

I could see her wearing one of the t-shirts Kimi had created for the Lotus team post-race:

Well... assuming Monty ever wore t-shirts which weren't v-necked and white that is Razz

That said, I could see that being something she'd utter.

by MP5 Thu 15 Nov 2012 - 9:59

With Formula 1 returning to the United States this weekend in Texas, things are shaping up to be interesting. Having never been to a Formula 1 race before, the Schmidt Fratello have volunteered to take the usual suspects to Circuit Of The Americas for weekend leave (which as usual can be cut short if the call gets out that they're needed). Becky has taken an interest in the competition, but as a newcomer at the end of the current season, one question lingers.

Becky: Which of these horses do I hitch my wagon to?

And of course, the deluge of answers:

Triela: Red Bull Renault! They have a winning driver and a solid car designed by an engineering god!

Allison: No, pick Vodafone McLaren-Mercedes! Their drivers are excellent in the rain, and you can't be the best if you can't perform in the wet!

Kara: No way! It has to be Scuderia Ferrari! If you're gonna pick a horse to hitch a wagon to, make it the fastest horses on earth with the best drivers!

by Awinnell Thu 15 Nov 2012 - 14:19

Apparently the Westboro Baptist church is going to demonstrate outside the Race,seems that all the race goers are idolising a bunch of athletes and must be taught the error of their ways,

so it's in Texas with drunken race fans and a loudmouthed obnoxious group of so called Christians(though not really Christian as they seem to have forgotten the forgiveness part ),i see a fight coming !

by MP5 Thu 15 Nov 2012 - 20:38

I would honestly like to see Westboro protest at the Bathurst 1000. If the local wildlife doesn't kill them, drunken Holden and Ford Fans will probably drop their rivalry long enough to pound them into paste.

by **Kiskaloo** Fri 16 Nov 2012 - 13:48

Been watching Free Practice One and the track looks pretty good. I like all the elevation changes.

Kara's a Paddock Club girl (when she's not lurking in the back of the Ferrari garage), but those hospitality suites at the top of Turn One look nice.

by **Kiskaloo** Fri 16 Nov 2012 - 22:54

NBC has announced the broadcast team for the 2013 Formula One season:

Leigh Diffey
David Hobbs
Steve Machett

Diffey will also be replacing the retiring Bob Jenkins for IZOD IndyCar coverage.

No word on who will report from the pits, but I hope it's Buxton.

I prefer Varsha over Diffey, but unlike Hobbs and Matchett, he is under contract with FOX / SPEED so NBC couldn't poach him even if they wanted to.

by **Kiskaloo** Sun 18 Nov 2012 - 16:40

Well that was a brilliant race at a brilliant track.

by Professor Voodoo Sun 18 Nov 2012 - 17:32

United States Grand Prix; results

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No doubt...an impressive new track and the racing was pretty good too. Not so sure about the big goofy podium hats.

by **Kiskaloo** Sun 18 Nov 2012 - 19:04

2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship

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by **Kiskaloo** Fri 23 Nov 2012 - 12:15

Evidently the HRT F1 team won't be back in 2013 unless they find a new buyer. SPEED TV noted that all staff back in Madrid were evidently laid off and the staff at Interlagos will be let go once they return to Spain. They are also said to have not paid their entry fee for 2013.

by **Kiskaloo** Sat 24 Nov 2012 - 13:17

2012 Formula 1 Grande Premio Petrobras do Brasil Qualifying

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by Professor Voodoo Sun 25 Nov 2012 - 0:30

Kiskaloo wrote:2012 Formula 1 Grande Premio Petrobras do Brasil Qualifying
Maldonado is 6th, but he failed to present his car for an FIA weight inspection so he might be penalized.

Maldonado did catch a 10 grid spot penalty. This bumps Alonso up one spot on the grid and onto the clean side of the track.

It's still looking grim for Fernando. He'll be praying for rain, but even in the wet Vettel is no slouch. Still, championships have been won and lost by strange circumstance, so we shall see...

by **Kiskaloo** Sun 25 Nov 2012 - 0:33

This is Brazil - home of the one point WDC. Smile

by **Kiskaloo** Sun 25 Nov 2012 - 13:48

2012 Formula 1 Grande Premio Petrobras do Brasil (Results)

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Was nice to have Sam Posey in the booth for the final SPEED broadcast. Rather melancholy to delete the Season Pass for Formula One from my TIVO after 17 years as I wait the four months to create a new one for NBCSNHD.

by **Kiskaloo** Sun 2 Dec 2012 - 15:26

With NASCAR, WRC and Formula One over, SPEED now switches over to British and German Touring Cars coverage (though both seasons have already completed, I believe).

Next to Formula One, BTCC is my favorite form of racing because of the sheer carnage and the kick-off race at Brands Hatch did not disappoint. Good

As for DTM, BMW is back after about two decades and my god their car looks awesome. I've been a Mercedes Man forever (mainly because I owned a Benz back in the mid-1980s), but I might have to support BMW this year just on the basis of the car's looks. Razz

by **boomer_gonz** Mon 3 Dec 2012 - 12:14

Only 11 more days till the World Championship ICE Racing Series kicks off!

COME AT ME BRO!!!!

by **Kiskaloo** Wed 5 Dec 2012 - 15:34

Even as an Apple fan and user, I had to LOL:

by tremec6speed Wed 5 Dec 2012 - 17:02

Professor Voodoo wrote:Marisa's favorite rider, Roman Max Biaggi has announced his retirement...going out on top with the 2012 World Superbike Championship under his belt.

Marisa: He was brash...he was sometimes obnoxious, and he pissed off so many people that he found it difficult to get a job despite 6 World Championships. But he was Italian and he won all 5 of his 6 World Championships on Italian bikes. *sniff* (wipes away a tear) We'll miss you Max.

$dancin\\'$
Awww..... too cute (um, yeah I jus' read that now.... sweat

by MP5 Sun 9 Dec 2012 - 16:27

And now, a Christmas message from everyone's favorite mumbling, grumbling Finnish Lotus F1 driver, Kimi Raikkonen:

by **Kiskaloo** Thu 13 Dec 2012 - 21:34

Mercedes Motorsports Head Norbert Haug Shown the Door

by **Kiskaloo** Fri 11 Oct 2013 - 6:09

Professor Voodoo wrote:In other...less happy news, Marussia test driver Maria de Villota suffered a bizarre accident during straight-line areo testing in Cambridgeshire. Witnesses say the car has completed a high speed run and come to a complete stop...then took off again, striking the lift of her own hauler truck at about 30mph. de Villota is in critical but stable condition, but unfortunately it has been confirms that her right eye was lost.
Kiskaloo wrote: (and Kara happy - doubly so as she'll be watching it from Michele's place in Milan and not having to trudge through muddy car parks and huge car queues).
There's an idea for a short story...Kara experiences a race, Elio style. Instead of a VIP box with chilled champagne...trudging around the track in the hot sun (or cold rain) with a stopwatch, notebook and zoom-lens camera.

Maria de Villota passed away today, apparently from natural causes, in her hotel room in Seville, Spain.

And Professor, you still need to write that story. Yes Indeed

by Professor Voodoo Fri 11 Oct 2013 - 19:45

Kiskaloo wrote:Maria de Villota passed away today, apparently from natural causes, in her hotel room in Seville, Spain.

That's a shame. When someone so young dies like that (she was only 33) you have to suspect she had some lingering effects from her head injury a year and a half ago.

And Professor, you still need to write that story.

Yeah, I need to write a lot of things.

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