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OT - Formula1

fence0407
fence0407 Posts: 2,242
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I have never been a racing fan of any kind. My nephew said he's really into F1 and recommended I watch the Netflix series Drive to Survive. I have to say...I'm on season 2 and think it's quite fun to watch! I'm trying to finish the series before watching any new races. Anyway - just throwing it out there. Who's a fan here? How long have you been following the sport? Favorite team/driver? 
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,855
    I'm only a very casual fan, but I did attend the F1 race in Austin a few years ago as a VIP (finish line suite, got to walk pit row), and it was a really cool experience.
    NOLA
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,113
    Loved watching Niki Lauda back in the day..........never missed a race, that and CART ( Championship Auto Racing Teams ) AFter they disbanded ( CART ) in 2003 I stopped following .........But a very enjoyable sport , the race is won in the Pits and race management 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • Dondgc
    Dondgc Posts: 709
    I was a huge fan until the day Ayrton Senna died (after another driver died in practice the same weekend). Not trying to be a downer on this thread - but that sucked the enjoyment out of it completely for me. But I certainly understand the appeal. It’s an incredible sport.  
    New Orleans LA
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,113
    Dondgc said:
    I was a huge fan until the day Ayrton Senna died (after another driver died in practice the same weekend). Not trying to be a downer on this thread - but that sucked the enjoyment out of it completely for me. But I certainly understand the appeal. It’s an incredible sport.  
    Watched That myself, tragic 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • Eoin
    Eoin Posts: 4,304
    I have followed F1 since the 70s, used to never miss a race, but unfortunately it's got boring. Amazing technology and talent, but you can see that in qualifying. The technical arms race and rules format means money talks and the high dependence on aero makes overtaking is difficult. Caught the end of the British GP on Sunday, exciting because of the tyre failures but not because of the racing.
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    I used to follow it, sort of. Then Jackie Stewart retired. Saw him a couple of times at the Watkins Glen USGP.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • ewyllins
    ewyllins Posts: 461
    Big fan here as well. I believe without the dominance of big red the sport becomes a little boring, I am a Ferrari fan so a bit one-sided. I agree with what  @Eoin said and believe the technology gets in the way of the sport especially with the differences between the works teams and the customer teams.

    Hopefully the new package, in 2 years, will address the downforce issue resulting in the lack of passing as well as the funds it takes to be slightly competitive. The governing body should bring the teams closer in technology and funding or else the factory teams (Mercedes and Ferarri) will continue to run away whit it. Oh...we should go back to the bigger V12/10 engines, they sounded stupid!

    Those are just my BS thoughts for the group.
    O-Town, FL

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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,196
    edited August 2020
    MotoGP here, although I haven't watched in the last couple years.  
     
    Oh, and
     
    https://www.sportbikes.net/attachments/nascarboring640x480-jpg.177599/
    ___________

    "When small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set."

    - Lin Yutang


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  • Eoin
    Eoin Posts: 4,304
    Botch said:
    MotoGP here, although I haven't watched in the last couple years.  
     
    Oh, and
     
    https://www.sportbikes.net/attachments/nascarboring640x480-jpg.177599/
    My favourite bike racing is the TT, there's nothing like it. 
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  • 1voyager
    1voyager Posts: 1,157
    I've been a fan since the "sideburn years".

    Large Egg, PGS A40 gasser.
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,481
    The Netflix series is pretty good.  I've watched both seasons so far and enjoyed it.

    If you're into this sort of thing, check out the movie Rush if you haven't already.  Arguably one of the better films on the topic.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQoUKepg0tA
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • frazzdaddy
    frazzdaddy Posts: 2,617
    ewyllins said:
    Big fan here as well. I believe without the dominance of big red the sport becomes a little boring, I am a Ferrari fan so a bit one-sided. I agree with what  @Eoin said and believe the technology gets in the way of the sport especially with the differences between the works teams and the customer teams.

    Hopefully the new package, in 2 years, will address the downforce issue resulting in the lack of passing as well as the funds it takes to be slightly competitive. The governing body should bring the teams closer in technology and funding or else the factory teams (Mercedes and Ferarri) will continue to run away whit it. Oh...we should go back to the bigger V12/10 engines, they sounded stupid!

    Those are just my BS thoughts for the group.
    If MB has their way they will all be electric soon.
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    Two rusty Weber kettles. 

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    Moncure N.C.
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  • fence0407
    fence0407 Posts: 2,242
    JohnInCarolina said:
    The Netflix series is pretty good.  I've watched both seasons so far and enjoyed it.

    If you're into this sort of thing, check out the movie Rush if you haven't already.  Arguably one of the better films on the topic.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQoUKepg0tA
    Thanks I'll check that out!
    Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
    Cumming, GA  

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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,196
    Eoin said:
    Botch said:
    MotoGP here, although I haven't watched in the last couple years.  
     
    Oh, and
     
    https://www.sportbikes.net/attachments/nascarboring640x480-jpg.177599/
    My favourite bike racing is the TT, there's nothing like it. 
    I've not seen the TT, but i have a documentary DVD on it; those guys are Nuckin' Phutz!!   :o
    ___________

    "When small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set."

    - Lin Yutang


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  • Eoin
    Eoin Posts: 4,304
    Botch said:
    Eoin said:
    Botch said:
    MotoGP here, although I haven't watched in the last couple years.  
     
    Oh, and
     
    https://www.sportbikes.net/attachments/nascarboring640x480-jpg.177599/
    My favourite bike racing is the TT, there's nothing like it. 
    I've not seen the TT, but i have a documentary DVD on it; those guys are Nuckin' Phutz!!   :o
    Lots on YouTube.
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  • fence0407
    fence0407 Posts: 2,242
    ewyllins said:
    Big fan here as well. I believe without the dominance of big red the sport becomes a little boring, I am a Ferrari fan so a bit one-sided. I agree with what  @Eoin said and believe the technology gets in the way of the sport especially with the differences between the works teams and the customer teams.

    Hopefully the new package, in 2 years, will address the downforce issue resulting in the lack of passing as well as the funds it takes to be slightly competitive. The governing body should bring the teams closer in technology and funding or else the factory teams (Mercedes and Ferarri) will continue to run away whit it. Oh...we should go back to the bigger V12/10 engines, they sounded stupid!

    Those are just my BS thoughts for the group.
    Thanks for the insight! 
    Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
    Cumming, GA  

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