Motor Sport in general - other than F1 - Page 3

penfold007 · April 16th, 2016, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorboater

Idk how big the GTs are over there. But it's interesting to note that there are two bigger motorsport events in the same weekend in England. It must have something to do with England being a bigger country and having a bigger motorsport scene?

Motorsport (amateur and professional) is huge here, look at how many of the F1 teams are based here. The "German" Mercedes team, the "Austrian" Red Bull team, the "Indian" Force India and the "French" Renault team (though they build the Renault engine in France) all have their factories in the UK. Then there's McLaren, Williams and Manor, which leaves Ferrari, Haas, Sauber and Torro Rosso based outside the UK.

turat · April 27th, 2016, 06:34 PM

Great thread. To all my motorhead friends here at VEF, in case you don't have it, here's a couple of "one stop shop" link to a lot of current worldwide motorsport events. Hope this helps sate your racing jones' a bit

Google: BurningWhee1s

I removed the link I posted earlier because it was not working. So just type "Burningwhee1s" on your search engine and go from there.

The second site is:

http://www.gpreplay.com/index.htm

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Some may disagree. In fact many may disagree but i just had to post this for a good laugh since the topic is about racing, lol:

TOP 10 REASONS RACING IS BETTER THAN SEX... (author unknown)

1.you're expected to burn rubber.

2.its OK to be a spectator

3.there is a pit crew to help out.

4.the faster you are the better.

5.it lasts for several hours.

6.its acceptable to tailgate.

7.you're SUPPOSED to finish first.

8.ear plugs are OK to drown out noise.

9.you don't have to kiss the race car.

10.you get a trophy when you finish!

**risen** · July 9th, 2016, 11:01 AM

If you are put off by the cost of attending Silverstone for the British Grand Prix, here is a classic alternative.

But this is where I am heading, the other British Grand Prix.

Tapes up after 5pm.

**tsunamiSD** · November 21st, 2016, 07:17 PM

Congratulations to San Diego native Jimmie Johnson, as he finally gets that elusive 7th title - some of you might remember how NASCAR changed the rules in 2014 to stop his onslaught of titles. I would rather that he won the title in more impressive fashion, but a win is a win...

Jimmie Joy Ride was the title of the print version of this article...

Quote:

NASCAR’s Mount Rushmore is three-fourths complete: Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt, say hello to Jimmie Johnson.
Johnson joined the two biggest names in NASCAR history as seven-time Cup season champions on a night where the fortuitous heavens parted, beckoning Johnson to join the cool-kids club.

penfold007 · November 21st, 2016, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by risen

But this is where I am heading, the other British Grand Prix.

Tapes up after 5pm.

Only just spotted this - I was there too, and at the pairs in Bridgewater the previous evening.

**PJayBr** · November 22nd, 2016, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsunamiSD

Congratulations to San Diego native Jimmie Johnson, as he finally gets that elusive 7th title - some of you might remember how NASCAR changed the rules in 2014 to stop his onslaught of titles. I would rather that he won the title in more impressive fashion, but a win is a win...

Jimmie Joy Ride was the title of the print version of this article...

Great night, kept me up late, and in constant communication with my daughter via text throughout the various goings on.

As for not imprressive, 40th to 1st isn't too shabby on the racing front is it???

**risen** · September 8th, 2017, 05:04 PM

Great coverage of Goodwood Revival on their YouTube channel today and the weekend.

I've got it up on our big TV as we are not able to attend this year.

**risen** · October 13th, 2018, 12:24 AM

This weekend in Gubbio, Perugia, Italy

Live timing tomorrow and Sunday here.

Sunday only live stream from 10:00 CET+1 on FIA YouTube channel here.

An English language commentary is on that stream or is selectable. I’ve spoken to the two commentators today who have been recording some interviews.

**risen** · October 20th, 2018, 12:37 AM

Takes place today (Saturday 20th October) at the Chateau Impney near Droitwich. https://www.hdlcc.com/kenwharton

Back in the days of black and white television this used to be broadcast live with commentary by either John Bolster or Raymond Baxter.

Autotest is a virtuoso display of car control and you won’t see better than at this event. Not unusual for the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland to dominate with many competitors being pub landlords.

Admission is free and the catering, being at a decent hotel, is excellent.

**Dropped52** · October 26th, 2018, 05:28 PM

Didnt see anyone mention drag racing, I've always loved it. I used to race a 1955 chevy I had, it ran 12.8s in the quarter. I had the chance to be next to the tree when the winged Express altered made a full pass. The amount of hp to put a car into the 5s on 3 wheels is mind blowing!

I like f1 one too but I also dig those crazy Aussies that take super small cars and wedge giant overly supercharged v8s in them!

April 27th, 2016, 06:34 PM	#22
turat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 210 Thanks: 3,284 Thanked 3,059 Times in 208 Posts	Great thread. To all my motorhead friends here at VEF, in case you don't have it, here's a couple of "one stop shop" link to a lot of current worldwide motorsport events. Hope this helps sate your racing jones' a bit Google: BurningWhee1s I removed the link I posted earlier because it was not working. So just type "Burningwhee1s" on your search engine and go from there. The second site is: http://www.gpreplay.com/index.htm ______________ Some may disagree. In fact many may disagree but i just had to post this for a good laugh since the topic is about racing, lol: TOP 10 REASONS RACING IS BETTER THAN SEX... (author unknown) 1.you're expected to burn rubber. 2.its OK to be a spectator 3.there is a pit crew to help out. 4.the faster you are the better. 5.it lasts for several hours. 6.its acceptable to tailgate. 7.you're SUPPOSED to finish first. 8.ear plugs are OK to drown out noise. 9.you don't have to kiss the race car. 10.you get a trophy when you finish! Last edited by turat; April 27th, 2016 at 11:15 PM..

October 13th, 2018, 12:24 AM	#28
risen Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stuck in the middle Posts: 1,100 Thanks: 68,798 Thanked 15,539 Times in 1,092 Posts	This weekend in Gubbio, Perugia, Italy Live timing tomorrow and Sunday here. Sunday only live stream from 10:00 CET+1 on FIA YouTube channel here. An English language commentary is on that stream or is selectable. I’ve spoken to the two commentators today who have been recording some interviews. Last edited by risen; October 13th, 2018 at 12:39 AM..

October 20th, 2018, 12:37 AM	#29
risen Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stuck in the middle Posts: 1,100 Thanks: 68,798 Thanked 15,539 Times in 1,092 Posts	Ken Wharton Memorial Autotest Takes place today (Saturday 20th October) at the Chateau Impney near Droitwich. https://www.hdlcc.com/kenwharton Back in the days of black and white television this used to be broadcast live with commentary by either John Bolster or Raymond Baxter. Autotest is a virtuoso display of car control and you won’t see better than at this event. Not unusual for the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland to dominate with many competitors being pub landlords. Admission is free and the catering, being at a decent hotel, is excellent. Last edited by risen; October 20th, 2018 at 12:47 AM..

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July 9th, 2016, 11:01 AM	#23
risen Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stuck in the middle Posts: 1,100 Thanks: 68,798 Thanked 15,539 Times in 1,092 Posts	If you are put off by the cost of attending Silverstone for the British Grand Prix, here is a classic alternative. But this is where I am heading, the other British Grand Prix. Tapes up after 5pm.

September 8th, 2017, 05:04 PM	#27
risen Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stuck in the middle Posts: 1,100 Thanks: 68,798 Thanked 15,539 Times in 1,092 Posts	Great coverage of Goodwood Revival on their YouTube channel today and the weekend. I've got it up on our big TV as we are not able to attend this year.

October 26th, 2018, 05:28 PM	#30
Dropped52 Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Az Posts: 928 Thanks: 18,718 Thanked 8,602 Times in 918 Posts	Didnt see anyone mention drag racing, I've always loved it. I used to race a 1955 chevy I had, it ran 12.8s in the quarter. I had the chance to be next to the tree when the winged Express altered made a full pass. The amount of hp to put a car into the 5s on 3 wheels is mind blowing! I like f1 one too but I also dig those crazy Aussies that take super small cars and wedge giant overly supercharged v8s in them!