| ptclaus98 | 06-30-2006 01:39 PM |
Derek Daly+hawt umbrella chick=awkwardness
EDIT:Bad, Bad Kimi! Shame on you. :lol:
EDIT:Bad, Bad Kimi! Shame on you. :lol:
| KAX | 06-30-2006 02:16 PM |
AAAHHH why is daly there!! go back to cbs!
| muskaroxs | 06-30-2006 02:25 PM |
alonso
michael s.
kimi
thats the finishing order noone can keep up with alonso this year sorry!. He hasn't even been passed yet!
-chris
michael s.
kimi
thats the finishing order noone can keep up with alonso this year sorry!. He hasn't even been passed yet!
-chris
| Bonzo | 06-30-2006 02:43 PM |
[QUOTE=mcu81]if anyone has 2 extra general admission tickets, lemme know, jeremy (WRX-ECE) on here and I are comin and dont have tix, we were plannin on scalpin, but we are also open for general tix
-mike[/QUOTE]
tickets are uber easy to get. Not only at the tciket counters but also from scalpers, of which there are many out in plain site as it's obviously legal.
You can also barter the ticket stands along the road leading to the tracks. I've gotten assigned Sunday seats for $30 and $40 on two different occasions.
-mike[/QUOTE]
tickets are uber easy to get. Not only at the tciket counters but also from scalpers, of which there are many out in plain site as it's obviously legal.
You can also barter the ticket stands along the road leading to the tracks. I've gotten assigned Sunday seats for $30 and $40 on two different occasions.
| Freon | 06-30-2006 02:46 PM |
I'll be there tomorrow for qualifying. I'll wear my blue STI hat. Say hi.
| WRSport | 06-30-2006 11:38 PM |
Damm you speed TV
You DO NOT NEED be giving soccer score updates during F1 coverage. :furious:
You DO NOT NEED be giving soccer score updates during F1 coverage. :furious:
| MattDell | 06-30-2006 11:57 PM |
[QUOTE=WRSport]Damm you speed TV
You DO NOT NEED be giving soccer score updates during F1 coverage. :furious:[/QUOTE]
You should've watched it today! :lol:
I know who won. ;)
You DO NOT NEED be giving soccer score updates during F1 coverage. :furious:[/QUOTE]
You should've watched it today! :lol:
I know who won. ;)
| WRSport | 07-01-2006 12:28 AM |
:lol: The irony is I stayed up way too late watching old stuff on the dvr so I could delete enough stuff to record F1, World Cup and TDF all weekend.
| OnTheGas | 07-01-2006 02:05 AM |
Come on, Bridgestone!
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There is a chance that Bridgestone may be competitive this weekend... It's hard to say from Friday practices... but it is note worthy that 4 of the top 7 fastest cars in the 2nd practice were on B'Stones.
Just imagine if Michael wins on Sunday... Think about all the US tifosi (the Indy GP has often been a sea of rabid red)... Think about the world championships... Think about the 2nd half of the season!
Well a guy can hope... :)
Just imagine if Michael wins on Sunday... Think about all the US tifosi (the Indy GP has often been a sea of rabid red)... Think about the world championships... Think about the 2nd half of the season!
Well a guy can hope... :)
| OnTheGas | 07-01-2006 11:05 AM |
Holy cow!
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Sat AM Practice Results:[list=1][*]MSch - 1:10.7[*]Massa - 1:11.0[*]Fisichella 1:11.9 (fastest Michelin car)[/list]Qualifying will be interesting...
| wvallwheeldrive | 07-01-2006 11:30 AM |
when is qualifying
| Bonzo | 07-01-2006 11:39 AM |
SpeedTV begins coverage of qual at 1pmEST today.
[url]http://www.tvracer.com/[/url]
[url]http://www.tvracer.com/[/url]
| KAX | 07-01-2006 01:44 PM |
wow, what the hell has happened to the field? alonso almost didnt make it past the 2nd round, montoya didnt make it past and kimi was on the bubble. i think its time to go look at ferrari's wings again, because there is no way that can be 1 second faster then everyone else legally.
| spazegun2213 | 07-01-2006 02:02 PM |
GO RUBENS!!!!!!!!!!!!
ROFL!!! this was the weirdest qualifiing i have ever seen. I'll the "Strong" teams seemed to faultered (but Ferrari) and then rubens comming out of no where!!!
ROFL!!! this was the weirdest qualifiing i have ever seen. I'll the "Strong" teams seemed to faultered (but Ferrari) and then rubens comming out of no where!!!
| bitterWRX | 07-01-2006 02:18 PM |
Yeah I noticed that too. No one seems to be able to tune their suspension properly. Maybe tires perhaps?
| BillT | 07-01-2006 05:15 PM |
I think Renault's and McLaren's problems may be because Michelin played it safe with the tires to ensure no repeat issues from last year.
| KAX | 07-01-2006 05:50 PM |
then how is Honda up there?
| ptclaus98 | 07-01-2006 06:28 PM |
[QUOTE=BillT]I think Renault's and McLaren's problems may be because Michelin played it safe with the tires to ensure no repeat issues from last year.[/QUOTE]
That's not it.
Alonso is "holding back" this week. He just wants to finish. McLaren...
...must be bad juju. :mad:
That's not it.
Alonso is "holding back" this week. He just wants to finish. McLaren...
...must be bad juju. :mad:
| Draken | 07-01-2006 08:12 PM |
Kinda fun to see Fernando on the Live From Indy show on speed. It's amazing what a little contact time with the fans and viewers can do.
Chris H.
Chris H.
| meebs | 07-01-2006 08:30 PM |
[QUOTE=meebs]I say Ferrari 1-2, then we enter the twilight zone. I'm seeing Fred and Montoya breaking things in turn one... :confused:
1. Schu
2. Massa
3. Webber
4. Rubens
5. Speed
6. Fizzi
7. Coulthard
8. Kimi[/QUOTE]
Well according to quali my picks aren't too strange! :)
Story of the race so far is not that Speed qualified where he did... but that he is the fastest out of all of RedBull's 4 drivers. Now that is cool, I'm suprised Varsha and co didn't mention that.
1. Schu
2. Massa
3. Webber
4. Rubens
5. Speed
6. Fizzi
7. Coulthard
8. Kimi[/QUOTE]
Well according to quali my picks aren't too strange! :)
Story of the race so far is not that Speed qualified where he did... but that he is the fastest out of all of RedBull's 4 drivers. Now that is cool, I'm suprised Varsha and co didn't mention that.
| KAX | 07-01-2006 09:42 PM |
[QUOTE=meebs]Well according to quali my picks aren't too strange! :)
Story of the race so far is not that Speed qualified where he did... but that he is the fastest out of all of RedBull's 4 drivers. Now that is cool, I'm suprised Varsha and co didn't mention that.[/QUOTE]
i doubt he noticed it. i didnt even think about it, just that he beat his teamate, kinda forgot about where klien was.
but your right, your picks are almost spot on with quali results and if no one up front breaks anything or stalls in the pit lane, then your good.
Story of the race so far is not that Speed qualified where he did... but that he is the fastest out of all of RedBull's 4 drivers. Now that is cool, I'm suprised Varsha and co didn't mention that.[/QUOTE]
i doubt he noticed it. i didnt even think about it, just that he beat his teamate, kinda forgot about where klien was.
but your right, your picks are almost spot on with quali results and if no one up front breaks anything or stalls in the pit lane, then your good.
| Slick Nick | 07-02-2006 01:39 AM |
What did Sato do!?!?!??!?! He qualified 2.5 seconds faster than his teammate and almost on par with the Red Bull's / Midlands /etc. That seems like it must have been a really impressive run to watch.
I hope everyone enjoys the race tomorrow. I'll be sure to make it out next year.
-Nick
I hope everyone enjoys the race tomorrow. I'll be sure to make it out next year.
-Nick
| bitterWRX | 07-02-2006 06:10 AM |
[QUOTE=Slick Nick]
I hope everyone enjoys the race tomorrow. I'll be sure to make it out next year.
-Nick[/QUOTE]
If there is going to be a next year...
:devil:
I hope everyone enjoys the race tomorrow. I'll be sure to make it out next year.
-Nick[/QUOTE]
If there is going to be a next year...
:devil:
| XenoWolf | 07-02-2006 01:06 PM |
God dammit.. this race is already over for me.
| kevin2.5rs | 07-02-2006 01:08 PM |
wow first turn kimi gets rearended by montoya
| ptclaus98 | 07-02-2006 01:24 PM |
Wow.
My chances of seeing a GP in Indy just got dashed. They gotta find another place to race.
My chances of seeing a GP in Indy just got dashed. They gotta find another place to race.
| KAX | 07-02-2006 01:27 PM |
nother dissappointing race at indy...
| speedyHAM | 07-02-2006 01:50 PM |
My picks just got shot to hell. (as is qualifying didn't tell me that already)
A different location for the USGP seems like a better idea every time I hear it. Damn Rovals.
A different location for the USGP seems like a better idea every time I hear it. Damn Rovals.
| meebs | 07-02-2006 02:28 PM |
I should have put real money on Montoya stuffing it in turn one. wow. A new location might be good, but how about a redesign of the infield? It seems like the crowd support is there and as they said, the biggest crowd at any race of the year so far. Seems like F1 would do all that they could to make it more of a success. I was planning on attending next year, slicks ftw, but now who knows.
| ptclaus98 | 07-02-2006 03:02 PM |
[QUOTE=meebs]I should have put real money on Montoya stuffing it in turn one. wow. A new location might be good, but how about a redesign of the infield? It seems like the crowd support is there and as they said, the biggest crowd at any race of the year so far. Seems like F1 would do all that they could to make it more of a success. I was planning on attending next year, slicks ftw, but now who knows.[/QUOTE]
No. F Indy. It has great history and all, but it's an oval track at heart IMO.
Infineon really needs to renovate. Hell, all of the road courses in the US need to. Any place but Indy.
No. F Indy. It has great history and all, but it's an oval track at heart IMO.
Infineon really needs to renovate. Hell, all of the road courses in the US need to. Any place but Indy.
| nKoan | 07-02-2006 03:32 PM |
All right! 3 more finishers then last year. :woohoo:
| KAX | 07-02-2006 04:03 PM |
[QUOTE=nKoan]All right! 3 more finishers then last year. :woohoo:[/QUOTE]
lol, moving in the right direction at least.
i bet the only reason there were more fans in attendance then any other race this year is becuse they all got their tickets for free from michelin. I guess its good i only went in '03, that was the last good race held at indy.
lol, moving in the right direction at least.
i bet the only reason there were more fans in attendance then any other race this year is becuse they all got their tickets for free from michelin. I guess its good i only went in '03, that was the last good race held at indy.
| bitterWRX | 07-02-2006 08:25 PM |
It was kind of a boring race... maybe because of how amazingly dominant Ferrari was. But good job to Ferrari.
[QUOTE=ptclaus98]No. F Indy. It has great history and all, but it's an oval track at heart IMO.
Infineon really needs to renovate. Hell, all of the road courses in the US need to. Any place but Indy.[/QUOTE]
I think even though Indy is naturally an oval track, i kind of like it since its a quality of an "American" race track. But yeah I definitely would not complain if it was elsewhere.
[QUOTE=ptclaus98]No. F Indy. It has great history and all, but it's an oval track at heart IMO.
Infineon really needs to renovate. Hell, all of the road courses in the US need to. Any place but Indy.[/QUOTE]
I think even though Indy is naturally an oval track, i kind of like it since its a quality of an "American" race track. But yeah I definitely would not complain if it was elsewhere.
| Snowphun | 07-02-2006 08:53 PM |
[QUOTE=speedyHAM]A different location for the USGP seems like a better idea every time I hear it. Damn Rovals.[/QUOTE]
How is any of what happened at turns one and two the fault of the circuit? Most tracks now have hard turns at the end of long straights for safety and passing. Todays events were the result of a few too many guys trying to move ahead off the start. I'm really dissapointed as I had great seats to watch the carnage, but then watched what amounted to parade laps for the rest of the race.
IMO: Indy is a great location for a race, they should change turns 8-12 as that section is a throw away.
How is any of what happened at turns one and two the fault of the circuit? Most tracks now have hard turns at the end of long straights for safety and passing. Todays events were the result of a few too many guys trying to move ahead off the start. I'm really dissapointed as I had great seats to watch the carnage, but then watched what amounted to parade laps for the rest of the race.
IMO: Indy is a great location for a race, they should change turns 8-12 as that section is a throw away.
| MattNJ2.8 | 07-02-2006 09:29 PM |
[QUOTE=Snowphun]
IMO: Indy is a great location for a race.[/QUOTE]
Agreed.
There is nowhere else capable of supporting the F1 Circus...
IMO: Indy is a great location for a race.[/QUOTE]
Agreed.
There is nowhere else capable of supporting the F1 Circus...
| bitterWRX | 07-02-2006 09:33 PM |
[QUOTE=MattNJ2.8]Agreed.
There is nowhere else capable of supporting the F1 Circus...[/QUOTE]
Well if they were really serious about elsewhere, I'm sure they'll make accomodations for it.
I mean, Infineon already hosts a pretty big NASCAR race.
There is nowhere else capable of supporting the F1 Circus...[/QUOTE]
Well if they were really serious about elsewhere, I'm sure they'll make accomodations for it.
I mean, Infineon already hosts a pretty big NASCAR race.
| bemani | 07-02-2006 09:54 PM |
[QUOTE=MattNJ2.8]Agreed.
There is nowhere else capable of supporting the F1 Circus...[/QUOTE]
Face it, its only at Indy because its sort of next to Montreal.
They're not going to drive 3000 miles to Sears Point or Vegas or wherever.
There is nowhere else capable of supporting the F1 Circus...[/QUOTE]
Face it, its only at Indy because its sort of next to Montreal.
They're not going to drive 3000 miles to Sears Point or Vegas or wherever.
| KAX | 07-02-2006 10:28 PM |
[QUOTE=bemani]Face it, its only at Indy because its sort of next to Montreal.
They're not going to drive 3000 miles to Sears Point or Vegas or wherever.[/QUOTE]
your kidding, right? they travel all over the globe, whats another 3,000 miles?
but snowphun is right, its not the tracks fault. But i still hate the overall layout of the track, and after last year, people are just looking for an excuse to hate it.
They're not going to drive 3000 miles to Sears Point or Vegas or wherever.[/QUOTE]
your kidding, right? they travel all over the globe, whats another 3,000 miles?
but snowphun is right, its not the tracks fault. But i still hate the overall layout of the track, and after last year, people are just looking for an excuse to hate it.
| JoD | 07-02-2006 11:33 PM |
thanks guys! I actually stood outside the driver's entry gate as I do every year and waited patiently for Kimi's autograph. I've also made friends with one of the McLaren mechanics, (last year I got the "K" decal in "Kimi" off his car when they were changing from the non-tobacco branding to the West livery. This year, he helped me get a watercolor (by artkevin) signed, and must have conveyed to Kimi about my tattoo. When I finally got Kimi's autograph on the painting, I said "Kimi, just to let you know, I have your helmet tattooed on my hip." He responded with "I've heard!" I just about died. I don't care if he thinks I'm a freak - I'm just glad he knows me.
On another happy note, I got to meet Uffe Tangstrom, the man who paints Kimi's helmet. I showed him a pic of the tattoo, and he thought it was pretty cool. *banana*
Now for something you guys might care about....
Went to a Grand Prix Tours party (thanks artkevin) and it was hosted by James Allen and Matt Bishop. They seem to think that there will definitely be a race next year in Indy, and apparently they seem to think there is a very good chance of a SECOND race in Vegas, possibly under the lights. God, that would be awesome!
Their picks for next year - Massa and Schumi at Ferrari, and Kimi at Renault. I'd be good with this...
If only the race hadn't been such a let down for me. Poor Kimi, and taken out by his own teammate... :(
Glad I got to meet finnRex this year - hope to get to meet more of you sometime soon!!!
On another happy note, I got to meet Uffe Tangstrom, the man who paints Kimi's helmet. I showed him a pic of the tattoo, and he thought it was pretty cool. *banana*
Now for something you guys might care about....
Went to a Grand Prix Tours party (thanks artkevin) and it was hosted by James Allen and Matt Bishop. They seem to think that there will definitely be a race next year in Indy, and apparently they seem to think there is a very good chance of a SECOND race in Vegas, possibly under the lights. God, that would be awesome!
Their picks for next year - Massa and Schumi at Ferrari, and Kimi at Renault. I'd be good with this...
If only the race hadn't been such a let down for me. Poor Kimi, and taken out by his own teammate... :(
Glad I got to meet finnRex this year - hope to get to meet more of you sometime soon!!!
| ptclaus98 | 07-03-2006 09:06 AM |
[QUOTE=JoD]thanks guys! I actually stood outside the driver's entry gate as I do every year and waited patiently for Kimi's autograph. I've also made friends with one of the McLaren mechanics, (last year I got the "K" decal in "Kimi" off his car when they were changing from the non-tobacco branding to the West livery. This year, he helped me get a watercolor (by artkevin) signed, and must have conveyed to Kimi about my tattoo. When I finally got Kimi's autograph on the painting, I said "Kimi, just to let you know, I have your helmet tattooed on my hip." He responded with "I've heard!" I just about died. I don't care if he thinks I'm a freak - I'm just glad he knows me.
On another happy note, I got to meet Uffe Tangstrom, the man who paints Kimi's helmet. I showed him a pic of the tattoo, and he thought it was pretty cool. *banana*
Now for something you guys might care about....
Went to a Grand Prix Tours party (thanks artkevin) and it was hosted by James Allen and Matt Bishop. They seem to think that there will definitely be a race next year in Indy, and apparently they seem to think there is a very good chance of a SECOND race in Vegas, possibly under the lights. God, that would be awesome!
Their picks for next year - Massa and Schumi at Ferrari, and Kimi at Renault. I'd be good with this...
If only the race hadn't been such a let down for me. Poor Kimi, and taken out by his own teammate... :(
Glad I got to meet finnRex this year - hope to get to meet more of you sometime soon!!![/QUOTE]
Wow :eek: , I thought the weekend seemed like it was going to be pretty cool.
Too bad the race ended up like it was. :(
On another happy note, I got to meet Uffe Tangstrom, the man who paints Kimi's helmet. I showed him a pic of the tattoo, and he thought it was pretty cool. *banana*
Now for something you guys might care about....
Went to a Grand Prix Tours party (thanks artkevin) and it was hosted by James Allen and Matt Bishop. They seem to think that there will definitely be a race next year in Indy, and apparently they seem to think there is a very good chance of a SECOND race in Vegas, possibly under the lights. God, that would be awesome!
Their picks for next year - Massa and Schumi at Ferrari, and Kimi at Renault. I'd be good with this...
If only the race hadn't been such a let down for me. Poor Kimi, and taken out by his own teammate... :(
Glad I got to meet finnRex this year - hope to get to meet more of you sometime soon!!![/QUOTE]
Wow :eek: , I thought the weekend seemed like it was going to be pretty cool.
Too bad the race ended up like it was. :(
| Bonzo | 07-03-2006 10:00 AM |
JoD, great story!!!!! "I've heard" wow you're the famouser with Kimi. :D
I'm pretty confident it'll be back at Indy next year. Bernie says these things purely for bargaining power. ANywho no other track in the US has the facilities to host. I'm also not a roval fan but Indy is quite a beautiful venue in person. Plus the infiled viewing is prolly one of the best in terms of getting close in the world.
As for the race nothing burns my piston more than a T1 crash. God gamnit go a little slower to just let everyone get through!!! It's a long friken race to be ended in the first 8 seconds. :mad:
Patience is just as important in a drivers trait as aggression.
I'm pretty confident it'll be back at Indy next year. Bernie says these things purely for bargaining power. ANywho no other track in the US has the facilities to host. I'm also not a roval fan but Indy is quite a beautiful venue in person. Plus the infiled viewing is prolly one of the best in terms of getting close in the world.
As for the race nothing burns my piston more than a T1 crash. God gamnit go a little slower to just let everyone get through!!! It's a long friken race to be ended in the first 8 seconds. :mad:
Patience is just as important in a drivers trait as aggression.
| ptclaus98 | 07-03-2006 10:18 AM |
Did anyone hear Button on the radio before they brought him in?
He sounded pissed. :eek:
He sounded pissed. :eek:
| MattDell | 07-03-2006 12:59 PM |
[IMG]http://www.mattdell.com/gallery/albums/usgpindy2006/usgpindy2006_01.jpg[/IMG]
I'll put the rest up later. Had a great time! :D
-Matt
I'll put the rest up later. Had a great time! :D
-Matt
| meebs | 07-03-2006 01:25 PM |
Anyone catch WindTunnel last night? He really irritates me sometimes. On his preview to talk to Winsor, he showed the turn one crash (obviously started by Montoya, racing incident or not) and the text overlay read,
"The greatest drivers in the world..." :rolleyes:
He really loves to get a dig in whenever he can. :mad:
"The greatest drivers in the world..." :rolleyes:
He really loves to get a dig in whenever he can. :mad:
| Akina | 07-03-2006 01:25 PM |
I sat right in front of Kimi's crash, it was crazy seeing all of those cars trying to funnel into turn #1, and just when I was awstruck by that, cars start going off-road and I look towards turn #2 and I saw his car get tapped. That thing must have rolled 3 times. There were bits of CF everywhere, the track crews looked like they were keeping some expensive souvenirs.
Great race, and I'm proud Schumie won.
Great race, and I'm proud Schumie won.
| REX8 | 07-03-2006 02:37 PM |
[QUOTE=meebs]Anyone catch WindTunnel last night? He really irritates me sometimes. On his preview to talk to Winsor, he showed the turn one crash (obviously started by Montoya, racing incident or not) and the text overlay read,
"The greatest drivers in the world..." :rolleyes:
He really loves to get a dig in whenever he can. :mad:[/QUOTE]
Its very clear what happened...I think I'd call it a racing incident, especially considering seeing Kimi slow like he did...BUT....
With JPM in the position he's in, you'd think he would have exercised some more patience...its almost like he wants to be sure he losses any seat for next year...
In the video, you can see him looking at Button, not ahead at Kimi. When Kimi grabbed the brakes to slow for a car in front, JPM wasn't looking forward...
Certainly a racing incident, and certainly stupid just the same...
Feel bad for the fans who saw another small field...
"The greatest drivers in the world..." :rolleyes:
He really loves to get a dig in whenever he can. :mad:[/QUOTE]
Its very clear what happened...I think I'd call it a racing incident, especially considering seeing Kimi slow like he did...BUT....
With JPM in the position he's in, you'd think he would have exercised some more patience...its almost like he wants to be sure he losses any seat for next year...
In the video, you can see him looking at Button, not ahead at Kimi. When Kimi grabbed the brakes to slow for a car in front, JPM wasn't looking forward...
Certainly a racing incident, and certainly stupid just the same...
Feel bad for the fans who saw another small field...
| finnRex | 07-03-2006 02:50 PM |
[QUOTE=REX8]Feel bad for the fans who saw another small field...[/QUOTE]
Ya know what, it was a small field. But it was eleventybillion times bettAr than last year. Yeah, it was a bit of a parade, but nobody else showed up besides Ferrari. Renault was off pace, McLaren was WAY off pace.
In a way, I'm glad that Montoya booted Kimi and himself off. Instead of dying a slow death(3.5 seconds/lap), he just offed both Macca's in one shot. Quite ingenious;). I don't think Kimi or JPM would be terribly happy being lapped 2 or 3 times by Schumi and Massa.
Oh, before I forget, I'm glad I got to meet JoD. She's good people, and one seriously dedicated Kimi fan. Hats off to you, JoD :).
Mika
Ya know what, it was a small field. But it was eleventybillion times bettAr than last year. Yeah, it was a bit of a parade, but nobody else showed up besides Ferrari. Renault was off pace, McLaren was WAY off pace.
In a way, I'm glad that Montoya booted Kimi and himself off. Instead of dying a slow death(3.5 seconds/lap), he just offed both Macca's in one shot. Quite ingenious;). I don't think Kimi or JPM would be terribly happy being lapped 2 or 3 times by Schumi and Massa.
Oh, before I forget, I'm glad I got to meet JoD. She's good people, and one seriously dedicated Kimi fan. Hats off to you, JoD :).
Mika
| REX8 | 07-03-2006 02:53 PM |
[QUOTE=finnRex]
In a way, I'm glad that Montoya booted Kimi and himself off. Instead of dying a slow death(3.5 seconds/lap), he just offed both Macca's in one shot. Quite ingenious;). I don't think Kimi or JPM would be terribly happy being lapped 2 or 3 times by Schumi and Massa.
[/QUOTE]
I knew you'd see the genious that is JPM... :rolleyes:
:lol:
In a way, I'm glad that Montoya booted Kimi and himself off. Instead of dying a slow death(3.5 seconds/lap), he just offed both Macca's in one shot. Quite ingenious;). I don't think Kimi or JPM would be terribly happy being lapped 2 or 3 times by Schumi and Massa.
[/QUOTE]
I knew you'd see the genious that is JPM... :rolleyes:
:lol:
| Bonzo | 07-03-2006 03:34 PM |
I give the Toyota a big pat on the back for taking a risk and doing a one stopper. :golfclap:
IMO this made the race worth while to watch to the end.
I also blame chilidog for his continued over aggression at the green. Everyone knows it's going to back up in T1, so why not leave a few more feet between cars. I mean these guys are at the (so called) top of the sport. How about using that experience to get past the first few seconds. /rant
IMO this made the race worth while to watch to the end.
I also blame chilidog for his continued over aggression at the green. Everyone knows it's going to back up in T1, so why not leave a few more feet between cars. I mean these guys are at the (so called) top of the sport. How about using that experience to get past the first few seconds. /rant
| MattDell | 07-03-2006 04:11 PM |
Ok, here's the rest of my photos:
[IMG]http://www.mattdell.com/gallery/albums/usgpindy2006/usgpindy2006_11.jpg[/IMG]
Race start!
[IMG]http://www.mattdell.com/gallery/albums/usgpindy2006/usgpindy2006_13.jpg[/IMG]
Massa overtaking Schumi??
[IMG]http://www.mattdell.com/gallery/albums/usgpindy2006/usgpindy2006_14.jpg[/IMG]
Before "the wreck." Such a shame...
[IMG]http://www.mattdell.com/gallery/albums/usgpindy2006/usgpindy2006_15.jpg[/IMG]
Massa still leading
[IMG]http://www.mattdell.com/gallery/albums/usgpindy2006/usgpindy2006_19.jpg[/IMG]
Fernando coming out of the pits
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I'm assuming that's Trulli. Don't know the Toyota helmets.
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Liuzzi coming out of the pits. I wish it were Scott Speed instead...
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Fizzy Cola out of the pits.
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Schumi wins again! "Look ma! No hands!"
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The podium and the winning Ferarri
More photos here: [url]http://www.mattdell.com/gallery/usgpindy2006[/url]
Thought I'd see JoD with her painted face, but I only saw someone with a Japanese flag on their face.
I had such a great time at the race. I would have loved to have had somebody to root for, but everyone I like got out at the first turn. I especially wanted Scott Speed to have a good showing in the USA. But I still had a great time, the whole experience of an F1 race is simply bar none! If there's no US race next year, I'll definitely be going to Canada!
-Matt
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Race start!
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Massa overtaking Schumi??
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Before "the wreck." Such a shame...
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Massa still leading
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Fernando coming out of the pits
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I'm assuming that's Trulli. Don't know the Toyota helmets.
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Liuzzi coming out of the pits. I wish it were Scott Speed instead...
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Fizzy Cola out of the pits.
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Schumi wins again! "Look ma! No hands!"
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The podium and the winning Ferarri
More photos here: [url]http://www.mattdell.com/gallery/usgpindy2006[/url]
Thought I'd see JoD with her painted face, but I only saw someone with a Japanese flag on their face.
I had such a great time at the race. I would have loved to have had somebody to root for, but everyone I like got out at the first turn. I especially wanted Scott Speed to have a good showing in the USA. But I still had a great time, the whole experience of an F1 race is simply bar none! If there's no US race next year, I'll definitely be going to Canada!
-Matt
| brianmcd | 07-03-2006 04:37 PM |
[QUOTE=MattDell]
I'm assuming that's Trulli. Don't know the Toyota helmets.
[/QUOTE]
That's Ralph. You can tell who it is by the color of the camera. Red camera = #1 driver.
Great pictures, by the way.
I'm assuming that's Trulli. Don't know the Toyota helmets.
[/QUOTE]
That's Ralph. You can tell who it is by the color of the camera. Red camera = #1 driver.
Great pictures, by the way.
| finnRex | 07-03-2006 04:41 PM |
[QUOTE=REX8]I knew you'd see the genious that is JPM... :rolleyes:
:lol:[/QUOTE]
Meh, it was a racing incident and it'd be pointless to...point fingers.(Guinness guys=BRILLIANT!) :lol:
Mika
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Meh, it was a racing incident and it'd be pointless to...point fingers.(Guinness guys=BRILLIANT!) :lol:
Mika
| KAX | 07-03-2006 04:52 PM |
it still would have been an interesting race with the Mclarens in it. they were also on a one-stop strategy, and i doubt they would have been lapped. c'est la vie
| finnRex | 07-03-2006 05:06 PM |
[QUOTE=KAX]it still would have been an interesting race with the Mclarens in it. they were also on a one-stop strategy, and i doubt they would have been lapped. c'est la vie[/QUOTE]
I dunno. While I would love to think optimistically with McLaren, it's hard to after so many years of "almost got it"'s. Their pace in qualifying was terrible.
As far as the one stop strategy goes, it's hard to believe it would have worked. With Ferrari pitting in the mid 6's(6.5 and 6.6), Renault's in the low 7's(somewhere around there). The Silver Arrows would have had to seriously boogie during those "light laps". Not saying it wasn't possible, but not highly likely against Schumi and Co.
I do agree that it would have been an interesting race though had they stayed in the race.
Mika
I dunno. While I would love to think optimistically with McLaren, it's hard to after so many years of "almost got it"'s. Their pace in qualifying was terrible.
As far as the one stop strategy goes, it's hard to believe it would have worked. With Ferrari pitting in the mid 6's(6.5 and 6.6), Renault's in the low 7's(somewhere around there). The Silver Arrows would have had to seriously boogie during those "light laps". Not saying it wasn't possible, but not highly likely against Schumi and Co.
I do agree that it would have been an interesting race though had they stayed in the race.
Mika
| KAX | 07-03-2006 05:51 PM |
if trulli can come into 4th in the toyota (while trulli had poor pace the whole weekend) then it would definitely be possible for Mclaren to come in that position, maybe even leapfrog fisi when trulli couldnt.
they definitely couldnt have won the race, or even placed 2nd, those two positions were taken by ferrari on saturday.
they definitely couldnt have won the race, or even placed 2nd, those two positions were taken by ferrari on saturday.
| MattDell | 07-03-2006 09:03 PM |
[QUOTE=brianmcd]That's Ralph. You can tell who it is by the color of the camera. Red camera = #1 driver.
Great pictures, by the way.[/QUOTE]
Hah, I wouldn't know if Trulli or Ralf were driver #1 either. :p
Just don't keep up with Toyota for some reason.
-Matt
Great pictures, by the way.[/QUOTE]
Hah, I wouldn't know if Trulli or Ralf were driver #1 either. :p
Just don't keep up with Toyota for some reason.
-Matt
| sirfrankwilliams | 07-03-2006 10:52 PM |
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bestest pictAr! :)
bestest pictAr! :)
| MattDell | 07-03-2006 10:59 PM |
Thanks. Would've been better without that stupid fence in the way! :p
Here's some good driver's quotes from the race:
[QUOTE][B]Michael Schumacher, Ferrari (1st):[/B]
�I am very happy! It was a great weekend: first with Germany in the semi-final, then Italy, pole position yesterday and now this great victory today! We had prepared very well for these last two races, but for some reason, in Canada we were unable to demonstrate that fact. Here however, we have been strong since the start of free practice on Friday, in part due to the Bridgestone tyres. We have made up six points which are important for the championships and we want to keep moving forward this way, fighting, pushing to the maximum and trying to win every time! Now we go back to Europe where we will try and continue to fight back. I want to thank the whole team who did a marvellous job!�
[B]Felipe Massa, Ferrari (2nd):[/B]
�It was a fantastic race for us, in which we showed that the championship is not yet over. The team has done an incredible job this weekend. Everything worked well, especially the Bridgestone tyres. The start went very, very well for me and I managed to pass Michael. I had a very strong first stint, but he managed to pass me during the first pit stop, when I had a clutch problem which slowed me, but I was still motivated to fight hard for second place to give the team the maximum number of points from this race. First and second is a fantastic day for us and an important day in my career.�
[B]Giancarlo Fisichella, Renault (3rd):[/B]
�I am really pleased with this podium after the most difficult race of the season for us. I got a good start but was quite cautious under braking into turn 1, which let Fernando get past me. However, when the Safety Car went back in, I had a speed advantage over him and when I got a good run down the main straight, he didn't make life difficult for me. After that, the key was to keep my pace, carry on pushing and see if something would happen to the Ferraris. Trulli was quick behind me too, so we had to keep on pushing all the way through the second stint, but everything held together and I was able to turn the revs down in the final part of the race. Third was the best I could have done today, and I am very happy to have done the maximum for the team. To be on the podium at such a hard track for us is a strong result, and I think things will get back to normal again in Magny-Cours.�
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Jarno Trulli, Toyota (4th):[/B]
"Even though I was starting from the pit lane, I knew we had a big chance today because the car was quick. So it was a pity about yesterday but nevertheless I knew we could make up ground by pushing hard. I had a bit of luck because I could profit from the pile-up at the first corner and the safety car period. But I'm very happy because I was able to match the times of the other runners in the early stages despite having more fuel on board. The team did a great job analysing the data and in the end to finish 4th is a great result. I'm the kind of person who always wants more so we're disappointed to have narrowly missed out on the podium. But after everything that has gone wrong for me this year, it's great to have a day when everything goes right. Now I'm really confident for the rest of the season."
[B]Fernando Alonso, Renault (5th):[/B]
�Fifth was the maximum I could do today. I was not competitive all weekend and the car was lacking grip all the way through the race, as well as completing race two of a very hard cycle for the engine. So I did the maximum possible, and made sure I scored points for the championship. Looking back to last year, I scored zero points in North America; this year, I have scored 14 and my championship position is still very strong. That's a big reason to stay positive. Ferrari and Bridgestone were quicker than us today but in ten races, we have had the better tyres for nine of them, so I am not worried for the next Grands Prix. We must carry on doing our job, and know that sometimes we can win, sometimes not. I am already looking forward to the next race, where I think we will see a more usual balance of competitiveness between Renault and Ferrari.�
[B]Rubens Barrichello, Honda (6th):[/B]
"It was a long and tough race this afternoon but I'm pleased to finish in a good points position. The car was really quite nice to drive and we had chosen an aggressive strategy in qualifying. The conditions out there were also really hard with the 37 degree heat. It was a real shame that only 9 cars finished because I wanted the US fans to have a great race this year. There was a lot of action for them but the first lap incident was unfortunate. We have had a much more positive weekend here and I think if we work hard we can continue improving. We now have a busy test coming up in Jerez next week to evaluate some developments for France, where I hope we will begin a much better second half of the season."
[B]David Coulthard, Red Bull (7th):[/B]
�Firstly, a special thanks to Montoya for his contribution to my points finish! I was up along side Christian at the start going into Turn one and could see Tonio coming up on the outside. I didn�t like the look of it, so I backed off, kept in the middle of the road and let them all go past. I understand that Montoya then created a shunt, so we picked up a lot of places there. There�s an incident in Turn one almost every year, so I was mindful of being in a position off the grid and keeping it. From there, it was just a battle with Liuzzi and Rosberg. The team�s strategist guy Will (Courtenay) did a great job today and again my engineer Mark (Hutcheson) gave me some good advice on the radio, so we were able to get out in front of Nico. I�m happy for the whole team. To get these points, especially at this time of year, will help us against Williams.�
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Vitantonio Liuzzi, Toro Rosso (8th):[/B]
�That�s great - we�ve come close before but now we�ve got the team�s first point. We can go forward from now on, looking for more points. At first I was worried for Scott, because I thought he might have been hurt, until the team told me he was fine. Then I was racing with Coulthard, but he was a bit quicker than me in the second stint. We are on fire now! Hopefully we can continue to improve for the rest of this season.�
[B]Nico Rosberg, Williams (9th):[/B]
�It�s a disappointing result because I had such a good start and was up to eighth place after the first lap accidents, but the car was a real handful, making it difficult to keep it on the track and not make any mistakes. Apart from affecting our pace, it made the race really physically demanding as it was already very hot out there - I gave everything I had, so it�s a real shame not to earn any points. Looking to the next race at Magny Cours, I am confident because I know the track well, so I hope we have a better weekend there.�
[B]Ralf Schumacher, Toyota (DNF):[/B]
"Today we were looking good for a strong points finish until our problem late on. I had a very long brake pedal so I had to come in. Then the team found that we had a wheel bearing failure on our front left. It was a very difficult race today because it was so hot out there. I also had a hard job keeping the car balanced because there was a slight difference in grip levels between my sets of tyres so that made it more difficult to drive. The failure was unfortunate because I was in a comfortable 5th place and those points would have been great news for the team. Nevertheless our performance this weekend shows that the development of our car is very advanced. But we need to keep pushing for reliability as we search for more points in the coming races."
[B]Christijan Albers, Midland (DNF):[/B]
"It's a shame that we weren't able to finish the race, because we had a chance to get into the points if we were able to run a good race. I collided at the start and lost my front wing, which is why I had to come in early. I also sustained some damage to my bargeboard and sidepod wing, so I lost a lot of performance, and then later on my transmission gave up. There's nothing else to say, it's just really a shame."
[B]Jacques Villeneuve, BMW Sauber (DNF):[/B]
�The car was feeling good and we had quite a lot of grip. We were running strong and were quite a bit faster than the three cars ahead of us, so I was just waiting for the pit stops to see what happened. The engine just gave up, sad because it was the first race on this engine so something must have gone wrong. It was very disappointing as we could have been in the points today.�
[B]Tiago Monteiro, Midland (DNF):[/B]
"It was a very short day, but that's racing sometimes. It's definitely frustrating, especially after such a competitive weekend and a great result for us here last here. We really wanted a good result here today and I think it was achievable, given our pace. The start of the race was very messy, with lots of cars getting tangled up, and I thought I was very lucky to get through that. I saw a gap, I dove for it, and fortunately, no one touched me, so I found myself running in P9 during the safety car period. It was still early in the race and, obviously, I knew there were some quick cars behind me, but we were still in a good position. We adapted our strategy to match the safety car situation and it was looking very good for us. So I was really confident and excited about finishing well at that point, actually. Unfortunately, at the re-start, Sato (Super Aguri) made an unrealistic move on me heading into the corner, locking his wheels and ramming into me. It's a shame for everyone. We were looking for points today and in these circumstances, it was possible to get them. So I'm really sad for the guys on the team - they didn't deserve that - but we can't allow it to affect us. We have to keep pushing hard and do our best in Magny-Cours."
[B]Takuma Sato, Super Aguri (DNF):[/B]
�This is a disappointing end to a positive weekend. At the start of the race everyone packed into turn one and I managed to avoid the accident. I was prepared for the re-start and after the safety car went in I caught up to DC and Monteiro and at the end of the straight I was half a car length up beside Monteiro as I raced with him into turn one. He obviously saw me and he just kept pushing across me. By this time we had already started braking, so I couldn't go anywhere and he just kept coming and I ran out of space. I had to go over the kerb to avoid him, which is very high on this circuit, and this unfortunately launched the car up and off the track.�
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Jenson Button, Honda (DNF):[/B]
"It's really disappointing because we were fuelled to go long and I think the strategy would have worked well for us. We had a great opportunity today. I was approaching turn two and we were already three abreast when Montoya decided to get past all three of us at the same time. He had a lot of room to go up the inside so I don't really know why he hit my back wheel, but that pushed me into Heidfeld who hit my right rear which launched his car into the air. I saw him roll and it was all just a big mess really. We came in and the guys worked on the car but it became clear that it would not have been able to finish the race. The impact was so hard I'm surprised I was able to drive away from it, never mind get back to the pits, so it just goes to show what a strong car we have. Very frustrating but I guess we have to put it behind us and look ahead to the test next week, which should bring us some positive steps for
Magny-Cours."
[B]Kimi Raikkonen, McLaren (DNF):[/B]
"I made a really good start and was quick off the line. However things got messy at the second corner and Juan Pablo hit me from behind and that was the end of the race. There is no point in blaming anyone as these sort of things happen in racing and especially when you are not at the front. As a team we will now get over the disappointment of today's result and focus on the next race."
[B]Nick Heidfeld, BMW Sauber (DNF):[/B]
�I escaped unhurt from the accident. I don't know exactly what happened. It looks as if there was another accident before this. I had a very good start, and had already made up three positions so was almost next to Jacques. Then all of a sudden I was airborne. It is such a shame as we have been really strong here.�
[B]Juan Pablo Montoya, McLaren (DNF):[/B]
"When you start so far back you have to race hard to make up places. Unfortunately it was pretty tight at the start and as everybody braked for the second corner I was being squeezed by one of the Hondas and regrettably I hit Kimi. I'm obviously really upset for the team who have worked so hard the whole weekend as having both cars out on the opening lap is disastrous."
[B]Mark Webber, Williams (DNF):[/B]
�My start was reasonable and I got a slipstream behind Speed but there was someone really slow in the middle of the track and I was just minding my own business on the brakes turning in and the next minute I got harpooned by somebody on the right rear. I got launched into the air and I thought I was going to roll. Thankfully I didn�t, but the damage to the car stopped me from continuing.�
[B]Scott Speed, Toro Rosso (DNF):[/B]
�I had a great start again, getting by Webber and Ralf at Turn 1 and then it all fell apart at Turn 2. It wouldn�t have mattered if I�d tried to go inside or outside as the whole track was blocked with cars flipping all over the track. That�s motor racing and as long as it�s not my fault, there�s nothing I can do about bad luck. I�m just sorry for all the home fans who turned up to see me race. Well done to Tonio for getting the team�s first point.�
[B]Christian Klien, Red Bull (DNF):[/B]
�My start off the grid was actually okay. I passed both Midland cars and heading into the first corner, I was right on the inside. But then it got very tight. There�s basically just one clean driving line and off it, it�s really dirty. It got too tight for all the cars and I don�t actually know what happened. I was next to a Williams and then a lot of cars crashed together and there was no way to get through it with no trouble. It�s a shame to finish the race this early, because I think we had a chance to get some points today.�
[B]Franck Montagny, Super Aguri (DNF):[/B]
�It was quite a bad weekend. In Canada and here in Indy we only did two laps in both races. There was nothing I could do today. I am very careful normally at the start of the race because I know we can't really fight with the others, so I don't take the risk and I prefer to finish the race. I went on the inside, braked normally and easily. I think Coulthard pushed against Klein and he spun in front of me and you can't stop a car when it's going 200 clicks and the car in front is only 5 metres away.�[/QUOTE]
-Matt
Here's some good driver's quotes from the race:
[QUOTE][B]Michael Schumacher, Ferrari (1st):[/B]
�I am very happy! It was a great weekend: first with Germany in the semi-final, then Italy, pole position yesterday and now this great victory today! We had prepared very well for these last two races, but for some reason, in Canada we were unable to demonstrate that fact. Here however, we have been strong since the start of free practice on Friday, in part due to the Bridgestone tyres. We have made up six points which are important for the championships and we want to keep moving forward this way, fighting, pushing to the maximum and trying to win every time! Now we go back to Europe where we will try and continue to fight back. I want to thank the whole team who did a marvellous job!�
[B]Felipe Massa, Ferrari (2nd):[/B]
�It was a fantastic race for us, in which we showed that the championship is not yet over. The team has done an incredible job this weekend. Everything worked well, especially the Bridgestone tyres. The start went very, very well for me and I managed to pass Michael. I had a very strong first stint, but he managed to pass me during the first pit stop, when I had a clutch problem which slowed me, but I was still motivated to fight hard for second place to give the team the maximum number of points from this race. First and second is a fantastic day for us and an important day in my career.�
[B]Giancarlo Fisichella, Renault (3rd):[/B]
�I am really pleased with this podium after the most difficult race of the season for us. I got a good start but was quite cautious under braking into turn 1, which let Fernando get past me. However, when the Safety Car went back in, I had a speed advantage over him and when I got a good run down the main straight, he didn't make life difficult for me. After that, the key was to keep my pace, carry on pushing and see if something would happen to the Ferraris. Trulli was quick behind me too, so we had to keep on pushing all the way through the second stint, but everything held together and I was able to turn the revs down in the final part of the race. Third was the best I could have done today, and I am very happy to have done the maximum for the team. To be on the podium at such a hard track for us is a strong result, and I think things will get back to normal again in Magny-Cours.�
[B]
Jarno Trulli, Toyota (4th):[/B]
"Even though I was starting from the pit lane, I knew we had a big chance today because the car was quick. So it was a pity about yesterday but nevertheless I knew we could make up ground by pushing hard. I had a bit of luck because I could profit from the pile-up at the first corner and the safety car period. But I'm very happy because I was able to match the times of the other runners in the early stages despite having more fuel on board. The team did a great job analysing the data and in the end to finish 4th is a great result. I'm the kind of person who always wants more so we're disappointed to have narrowly missed out on the podium. But after everything that has gone wrong for me this year, it's great to have a day when everything goes right. Now I'm really confident for the rest of the season."
[B]Fernando Alonso, Renault (5th):[/B]
�Fifth was the maximum I could do today. I was not competitive all weekend and the car was lacking grip all the way through the race, as well as completing race two of a very hard cycle for the engine. So I did the maximum possible, and made sure I scored points for the championship. Looking back to last year, I scored zero points in North America; this year, I have scored 14 and my championship position is still very strong. That's a big reason to stay positive. Ferrari and Bridgestone were quicker than us today but in ten races, we have had the better tyres for nine of them, so I am not worried for the next Grands Prix. We must carry on doing our job, and know that sometimes we can win, sometimes not. I am already looking forward to the next race, where I think we will see a more usual balance of competitiveness between Renault and Ferrari.�
[B]Rubens Barrichello, Honda (6th):[/B]
"It was a long and tough race this afternoon but I'm pleased to finish in a good points position. The car was really quite nice to drive and we had chosen an aggressive strategy in qualifying. The conditions out there were also really hard with the 37 degree heat. It was a real shame that only 9 cars finished because I wanted the US fans to have a great race this year. There was a lot of action for them but the first lap incident was unfortunate. We have had a much more positive weekend here and I think if we work hard we can continue improving. We now have a busy test coming up in Jerez next week to evaluate some developments for France, where I hope we will begin a much better second half of the season."
[B]David Coulthard, Red Bull (7th):[/B]
�Firstly, a special thanks to Montoya for his contribution to my points finish! I was up along side Christian at the start going into Turn one and could see Tonio coming up on the outside. I didn�t like the look of it, so I backed off, kept in the middle of the road and let them all go past. I understand that Montoya then created a shunt, so we picked up a lot of places there. There�s an incident in Turn one almost every year, so I was mindful of being in a position off the grid and keeping it. From there, it was just a battle with Liuzzi and Rosberg. The team�s strategist guy Will (Courtenay) did a great job today and again my engineer Mark (Hutcheson) gave me some good advice on the radio, so we were able to get out in front of Nico. I�m happy for the whole team. To get these points, especially at this time of year, will help us against Williams.�
[B]
Vitantonio Liuzzi, Toro Rosso (8th):[/B]
�That�s great - we�ve come close before but now we�ve got the team�s first point. We can go forward from now on, looking for more points. At first I was worried for Scott, because I thought he might have been hurt, until the team told me he was fine. Then I was racing with Coulthard, but he was a bit quicker than me in the second stint. We are on fire now! Hopefully we can continue to improve for the rest of this season.�
[B]Nico Rosberg, Williams (9th):[/B]
�It�s a disappointing result because I had such a good start and was up to eighth place after the first lap accidents, but the car was a real handful, making it difficult to keep it on the track and not make any mistakes. Apart from affecting our pace, it made the race really physically demanding as it was already very hot out there - I gave everything I had, so it�s a real shame not to earn any points. Looking to the next race at Magny Cours, I am confident because I know the track well, so I hope we have a better weekend there.�
[B]Ralf Schumacher, Toyota (DNF):[/B]
"Today we were looking good for a strong points finish until our problem late on. I had a very long brake pedal so I had to come in. Then the team found that we had a wheel bearing failure on our front left. It was a very difficult race today because it was so hot out there. I also had a hard job keeping the car balanced because there was a slight difference in grip levels between my sets of tyres so that made it more difficult to drive. The failure was unfortunate because I was in a comfortable 5th place and those points would have been great news for the team. Nevertheless our performance this weekend shows that the development of our car is very advanced. But we need to keep pushing for reliability as we search for more points in the coming races."
[B]Christijan Albers, Midland (DNF):[/B]
"It's a shame that we weren't able to finish the race, because we had a chance to get into the points if we were able to run a good race. I collided at the start and lost my front wing, which is why I had to come in early. I also sustained some damage to my bargeboard and sidepod wing, so I lost a lot of performance, and then later on my transmission gave up. There's nothing else to say, it's just really a shame."
[B]Jacques Villeneuve, BMW Sauber (DNF):[/B]
�The car was feeling good and we had quite a lot of grip. We were running strong and were quite a bit faster than the three cars ahead of us, so I was just waiting for the pit stops to see what happened. The engine just gave up, sad because it was the first race on this engine so something must have gone wrong. It was very disappointing as we could have been in the points today.�
[B]Tiago Monteiro, Midland (DNF):[/B]
"It was a very short day, but that's racing sometimes. It's definitely frustrating, especially after such a competitive weekend and a great result for us here last here. We really wanted a good result here today and I think it was achievable, given our pace. The start of the race was very messy, with lots of cars getting tangled up, and I thought I was very lucky to get through that. I saw a gap, I dove for it, and fortunately, no one touched me, so I found myself running in P9 during the safety car period. It was still early in the race and, obviously, I knew there were some quick cars behind me, but we were still in a good position. We adapted our strategy to match the safety car situation and it was looking very good for us. So I was really confident and excited about finishing well at that point, actually. Unfortunately, at the re-start, Sato (Super Aguri) made an unrealistic move on me heading into the corner, locking his wheels and ramming into me. It's a shame for everyone. We were looking for points today and in these circumstances, it was possible to get them. So I'm really sad for the guys on the team - they didn't deserve that - but we can't allow it to affect us. We have to keep pushing hard and do our best in Magny-Cours."
[B]Takuma Sato, Super Aguri (DNF):[/B]
�This is a disappointing end to a positive weekend. At the start of the race everyone packed into turn one and I managed to avoid the accident. I was prepared for the re-start and after the safety car went in I caught up to DC and Monteiro and at the end of the straight I was half a car length up beside Monteiro as I raced with him into turn one. He obviously saw me and he just kept pushing across me. By this time we had already started braking, so I couldn't go anywhere and he just kept coming and I ran out of space. I had to go over the kerb to avoid him, which is very high on this circuit, and this unfortunately launched the car up and off the track.�
[B]
Jenson Button, Honda (DNF):[/B]
"It's really disappointing because we were fuelled to go long and I think the strategy would have worked well for us. We had a great opportunity today. I was approaching turn two and we were already three abreast when Montoya decided to get past all three of us at the same time. He had a lot of room to go up the inside so I don't really know why he hit my back wheel, but that pushed me into Heidfeld who hit my right rear which launched his car into the air. I saw him roll and it was all just a big mess really. We came in and the guys worked on the car but it became clear that it would not have been able to finish the race. The impact was so hard I'm surprised I was able to drive away from it, never mind get back to the pits, so it just goes to show what a strong car we have. Very frustrating but I guess we have to put it behind us and look ahead to the test next week, which should bring us some positive steps for
Magny-Cours."
[B]Kimi Raikkonen, McLaren (DNF):[/B]
"I made a really good start and was quick off the line. However things got messy at the second corner and Juan Pablo hit me from behind and that was the end of the race. There is no point in blaming anyone as these sort of things happen in racing and especially when you are not at the front. As a team we will now get over the disappointment of today's result and focus on the next race."
[B]Nick Heidfeld, BMW Sauber (DNF):[/B]
�I escaped unhurt from the accident. I don't know exactly what happened. It looks as if there was another accident before this. I had a very good start, and had already made up three positions so was almost next to Jacques. Then all of a sudden I was airborne. It is such a shame as we have been really strong here.�
[B]Juan Pablo Montoya, McLaren (DNF):[/B]
"When you start so far back you have to race hard to make up places. Unfortunately it was pretty tight at the start and as everybody braked for the second corner I was being squeezed by one of the Hondas and regrettably I hit Kimi. I'm obviously really upset for the team who have worked so hard the whole weekend as having both cars out on the opening lap is disastrous."
[B]Mark Webber, Williams (DNF):[/B]
�My start was reasonable and I got a slipstream behind Speed but there was someone really slow in the middle of the track and I was just minding my own business on the brakes turning in and the next minute I got harpooned by somebody on the right rear. I got launched into the air and I thought I was going to roll. Thankfully I didn�t, but the damage to the car stopped me from continuing.�
[B]Scott Speed, Toro Rosso (DNF):[/B]
�I had a great start again, getting by Webber and Ralf at Turn 1 and then it all fell apart at Turn 2. It wouldn�t have mattered if I�d tried to go inside or outside as the whole track was blocked with cars flipping all over the track. That�s motor racing and as long as it�s not my fault, there�s nothing I can do about bad luck. I�m just sorry for all the home fans who turned up to see me race. Well done to Tonio for getting the team�s first point.�
[B]Christian Klien, Red Bull (DNF):[/B]
�My start off the grid was actually okay. I passed both Midland cars and heading into the first corner, I was right on the inside. But then it got very tight. There�s basically just one clean driving line and off it, it�s really dirty. It got too tight for all the cars and I don�t actually know what happened. I was next to a Williams and then a lot of cars crashed together and there was no way to get through it with no trouble. It�s a shame to finish the race this early, because I think we had a chance to get some points today.�
[B]Franck Montagny, Super Aguri (DNF):[/B]
�It was quite a bad weekend. In Canada and here in Indy we only did two laps in both races. There was nothing I could do today. I am very careful normally at the start of the race because I know we can't really fight with the others, so I don't take the risk and I prefer to finish the race. I went on the inside, braked normally and easily. I think Coulthard pushed against Klein and he spun in front of me and you can't stop a car when it's going 200 clicks and the car in front is only 5 metres away.�[/QUOTE]
-Matt
| StuBeck | 07-03-2006 11:51 PM |
I had a really good time, although the crash sort of sucked (and my ability to use my camera does too...I had the iso too slow so while I got a lot of picture's, most are blurry.) I got Rubens to sign my owners manual for my Civic and seeing JoD freak when she got her aweseome painting signed was cool too.
Having a shower was awesome too, especially in the heat, the previous three times I went it was in september and I just camped...cheaper but not nice. I'll post a link to my pics sometime this week.
Michelin only bought 10k tickets, of those 10k, maybe half showed up. I could see the stands where they bought and they were definitley not close to full, yet the rest of the stands where pretty full.
It was interesting walking around the pits on Thursday, and then I found out a little about the drivers. Rubens drove by me on a scooter and came back to sign a few things because their was a kid there. Wurz came through and did the same...although everyone thought he was Webber :lol: Albers walked by and no one gave a crap, the kid went up and asked for the autograph, he responded "if you can keep up" :rolleyes:. Schumi, Massa, Todt and Frank Williams just drove by in their cars. As Alonso was driving out he backed up instead of going around, almost running over some people and ketting his side mirror pushed back because of the guy trying to get his autograph...think people would realize he isn't doing crap when he has his windows closed and is moving!
To paraphrase JoD's story, Kimi drove in and parked, and the few finnish people in the group were yelling at him to sign the painting in finnish. He responded (still in finnish) that he would do it when he got back. He kept his word, although it was like 2 hours later. He drove up, rolled down teh windshield and a few of us kept everyone back so she could get it signed. He was also very nice in not just signing it anywhere but being good and waiting for her to tell him where.
On an entirely different message, I found a good way to get autographs, either throw it at the guy if he's in a car, or put it directly underneath the thing they're already signing :D
Having a shower was awesome too, especially in the heat, the previous three times I went it was in september and I just camped...cheaper but not nice. I'll post a link to my pics sometime this week.
Michelin only bought 10k tickets, of those 10k, maybe half showed up. I could see the stands where they bought and they were definitley not close to full, yet the rest of the stands where pretty full.
It was interesting walking around the pits on Thursday, and then I found out a little about the drivers. Rubens drove by me on a scooter and came back to sign a few things because their was a kid there. Wurz came through and did the same...although everyone thought he was Webber :lol: Albers walked by and no one gave a crap, the kid went up and asked for the autograph, he responded "if you can keep up" :rolleyes:. Schumi, Massa, Todt and Frank Williams just drove by in their cars. As Alonso was driving out he backed up instead of going around, almost running over some people and ketting his side mirror pushed back because of the guy trying to get his autograph...think people would realize he isn't doing crap when he has his windows closed and is moving!
To paraphrase JoD's story, Kimi drove in and parked, and the few finnish people in the group were yelling at him to sign the painting in finnish. He responded (still in finnish) that he would do it when he got back. He kept his word, although it was like 2 hours later. He drove up, rolled down teh windshield and a few of us kept everyone back so she could get it signed. He was also very nice in not just signing it anywhere but being good and waiting for her to tell him where.
On an entirely different message, I found a good way to get autographs, either throw it at the guy if he's in a car, or put it directly underneath the thing they're already signing :D
| NYEJ25 | 07-04-2006 12:39 AM |
I'm gald everyone had a good time. JoD, congrats on getting your painting signed. ArtKevin, hope your gallery went well.
I'm glad my Boy Trulli finished well. He had a good swing here in North America. If Toyota can keep progressing, we may see him on the podium this year..... at least I can dream!
I'm glad my Boy Trulli finished well. He had a good swing here in North America. If Toyota can keep progressing, we may see him on the podium this year..... at least I can dream!
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