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Re: Formula 1

To: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman@gmail.com>, "Rick" <rick@stoolhead.com>
Subject: Re: Formula 1
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 10:09:00 -0500
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
Unlike many other lists, spridgets seems to
tollerate off-topic threads so long as they don't
get too long in the tooth.  I guess it is because
we don't take ourselved too terribly seriously -
and we're mostly all race fans.

So I comment within your note,

>
> I'm a huge F1 fan but too far away to do
> anything more than watch satellite TV at strange
> hours of the day to see the races.  My wife
> thinks I'm crazy, but then she's never been to
> an F1 race.

Nancy has only been to one race but it rained like
mad and she was miserable.  (The racing was GREAT!)

> My claim to fame is to have graduated from the
> Brands Hatch racing school (with track time
> taught by Graham Hill) back in the late 60's.
> Actually got to run the full GP circuit there (4
> laps) in a de-tuned Lotus 49B!!

Fantastic!

> How do you reckon Kimi this year?

I think the IceMan still has a good shot.

> Can anyone unseat Micheal the Great?

That is a tough one.  MS is a fantastic driver and
he communicates technical issues to his team
beautifully.  He is also good for the business of
motorsport.  All are part of being a champion.
HOWEVER, this thing with Minardi has put a BIG
black eye on Ferrari.

> Does the new Williams stand a chance.

I don't see this being their come-back year.

> I have high hopes for BAR, but am not terribly
> thrilled by their driver changes.

Agreed, but the car is going to be a force to be
reconed with!

>
> Cheers!!
> Jim - who put 50 miles on the midget today!!
> Life is Good!!!

Excellent.  We're supposed to get some good
weather over the next few days.  I may get some
fun too!

Regards,

rick





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