Just as long as it is not the old farts poop shoot exploration discussions .
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Mike C.
----- Original Message -----
From "Rick" <rick at stoolhead.com>
To: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman@gmail.com>; "Rick" <rick@stoolhead.com>
Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 10:09 AM
Subject: Re: Formula 1
> 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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