Team USF1
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I don't think I ever saw anything posted on this. Personally, I am excited for it.
Their site isn't up yet but whatever..
http://www.usgpe.com/Here's some always accurate information...
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It'd be good to get more Americans interested in formula 1. Those cars are an amazing accomplishment.
> Mitch Hedberg wrote:
> I'm sick of following my dreams, I'm just going to find out where they are going and hook up with them later.ASE certified parts specialist.
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The story of Carrol Shelby and the Ford GT40 vs. Enzo Ferrari is a great story of American hard work kicking the shit out of snobby euro-trash guys. It'd be nice if USF1 could pull off a similar stunt, but even getting them on the grid would be an acheivement.
There's no denying that F1 is the absolute top-dog of motorsport development. It'd be nice if some of that were happening outside of the UK.
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Nice to see other F1 fans out there. Who do you cheer for? driver/team? I've always loved the passion of south american drivers. Rubens,Senna,Massa, but Montoya broke my heart, so much talent. Nice to see some new teams next year.
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Montoya broke your heart eh, by moving into a series where he has more control over his destiny and can make more money. That Montoya? Put in his shoes I'd do the same, the venues aren't as nice but hell if it was only about the love of racing why not try something different. I've read that the new NASCAR cars are harder to drive than an F1 car so if he masters that too... Best driver in the world?
> Mitch Hedberg wrote:
> I'm sick of following my dreams, I'm just going to find out where they are going and hook up with them later.ASE certified parts specialist.
2004 Impala LS 3.8 -
i just dont understand what is so difficult and impressive about nascar?
here a psht, there psht, everywhere a psht psht
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SPANISH-RICE;293421 wrote:
i just dont understand what is so difficult and impressive about nascar?eh, i hate nascar about as much as any "real" race car fan. but it is kinda like top fuel of drag racing. It is easy in a fwd civic running 14's but when your bump drafting at 200 mph going 4 wide in the turns i would be shitting my pants.
Still would rather watch wrc, touring cars. Hell even mazda challenge or w/e it's called (maxda6, rx8,mx3, etc..) racing around is more enjoyable then nascar 99% of the time.
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I totally agree I don't enjoy watching it at all, but its not hard to see the challenge. As far as the money goes, yes F1 drivers make a lot of money as well but in a much more limited capacity, do you think they get to choose their endorsements?
> Mitch Hedberg wrote:
> I'm sick of following my dreams, I'm just going to find out where they are going and hook up with them later.ASE certified parts specialist.
2004 Impala LS 3.8 -
Yes montoya, i watched him come up through the ranks. I was a big fan of his, as far as natural talent goes he was as about as good as it gets. I'm not a nascar fan. Just to boring, 4 hours of watching guys smash into each other, NOW THATS GOOD DRIVING! I suppose those cars are tough to drive, to heavy, tires are too small, too much power and no downforce, like driving a shopping cart, it is just a matter of time until they all crash. Oh yeah aren't they all drunk too?
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naturalbornkeller;293528 wrote:
Yes montoya, i watched him come up through the ranks. I was a big fan of his, as far as natural talent goes he was as about as good as it gets. I'm not a nascar fan. Just to boring, 4 hours of watching guys smash into each other, NOW THATS GOOD DRIVING! I suppose those cars are tough to drive, to heavy, tires are too small, too much power and no downforce, like driving a shopping cart, it is just a matter of time until they all crash. Oh yeah aren't they all drunk too?Possibly the best quote I've ever heard from you Scott, just because a car is hard to drive doesn't mean that it is a better car or that the guy driving it is a better driver.
I'd be interested in seeing how fast an F1 car can do a lap on a NASCAR course and then how fast a NASCAR can do a lap on an F1 course.
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Trafik Jamz;293531 wrote:
Possibly the best quote I've ever heard from you Scott, just because a car is hard to drive doesn't mean that it is a better car or that the guy driving it is a better driver.I'd be interested in seeing how fast an F1 car can do a lap on a NASCAR course and then how fast a NASCAR can do a lap on an F1 course.
I'm going to assume your just interested in finding out what would happen, But it comes off as Eurofag logic.
For a car with a straight axle, huge engine, "real" transmission, etc... The nascars handle pretty good. but the aero work and handling on the f1 is unmatchable.
there just isn't a way to compair the two.
But i would like to see the speeds of the nascar vs the F1 on the super speedways, i would like to think the nascar could keep up. but i don't think it would be remountly as safe as the F1 at those speeds.
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No, I am a eurofag. I'm pretty sure I know exactly what would happen if you put either car on each others course.
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Isn't it USGP? The F1 trade mark belongs to Big Bernie, just like Brawn GP. None the less it will be interesting to see how they do. Any mention on who is driving for them? I don't expect american drivers yet. There should be more preseason testing, right now they only get about a month. Half the field will be running cosworth engines.
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Remember when Gil de Ferran posted a Q time of almost 242 at texas in 01 or 02. All the drivers were complaining about being dizzy and disoriented, sustained G-loads of 5+, then they canceled the race. They got to the point where it was too fast. His Honda V8 was putting out over 1000hp. Just think what it would be like if they didn't ban ground effects in F1.
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naturalbornkeller;293560 wrote:
Isn't it USGP? The F1 trade mark belongs to Big Bernie, just like Brawn GP. None the less it will be interesting to see how they do. Any mention on who is driving for them? I don't expect american drivers yet. There should be more preseason testing, right now they only get about a month. Half the field will be running cosworth engines.i heard there going to be 2 americans and 1 experienced ex-f1 driver to help with testing and shake down the car.
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Comparing a Nascar and a F1 car on the same track is like comparing a Top fueler and a street-based bracket car. They all have 4 wheels but thats where the similarities end. Whats the point?
F1 cars are the pinacle of design, almost completely an engineering exercise, a frankenstein of a car. Nascar intentionally keeps the cars so that they "look" like a car.
I enjoy watching most all types of racing, but if I had to rank them, F1 would not be on the top of my list. I would take watching rally car racing, motorcycle roadracing, moto-x, and drag racing any day. But thats just me. :drunken_smilie:
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