[Shotimes] Re: NASCAR numbnuts

[Carl Prochilo]

I follow F1 more closely than any other motor sport.  When I read
all the posts about what makes for real racing, there were a lot of
good points made.  Obviously a very subjective topic.

About the Spanish GP, I agree it was disappointing to see what
happened to Ruebens, but no matter what anyone says (remember he is
given the same equipment as MS), he will always be the Tonto in the
pair.  He can drive fast and you have to respect anyone that can
handle a car like that, but MS is in a league of his own.

Even though the race itself is brief by Nascar standards, drama does
not occur during the entire race.  Usually at the start and then
with pitstop strategy.  Most people would say that passing on the
track is better than passing because pit stops.  One quick fix in F1
is to limit the number of stops so that cars have to stay out on the
track longer, deal with traffic and have to attempt to pass someone
to get ahead.

I have also come to appreciate the talents of Takuma Sato, Jensen
Button and Jarno Trulli.  Speaking of Jarno, that was one fine start
and no matter what MS says, he got his a$$ handed to him.  But the
rest is history.  Too bad MS couldn't get close enough to attempt a
real pass.

Lastly, you only have to watch the behavior of types like Jeff
Gordon to see how much he drools at the prospect of driving a
competitive F1 car.  Too bad he won't get the chance because of all
the american drivers since Mario, I thought he had the best chance
to make a lasting impression.
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
1992 Ultra Red Crimson

bobsteig@att.net said:
> Not to mention what can be done in the pits when that 'good
> driver's' teammate stated to run him down. All they did was
> show up late with a tire, put Barrachello 30 seconds back,
> guarantees the win if Schuey's ailing car could finish.
> Imagine the fallout if the team pulled that crap on Schuey?
> And did you see the new proposed rules package?
> None of this is racing in the classic sense, it's merely
> carefully choreographed entertainment.
> Bernie Ecclestone must be a distant relative of the France family.
>
> Best, Bob (BB-NYC '89)
>
>
> pnimz@v8sho.com
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Re: NASCAR numbnuts
> Date: Tue, 11 May 2004 11:04:44 -0500
>
> I agree, I just watched the Spanish F1 race this weekend and it is
> quite
> scary when even sitting in my recliner.  I agree that money talks
> here but
> it is amazing what can be done with technology and a good driver.
>
> Paul Nimz
> '97 TR
> '93 EG mtx
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