Scaparri Posted June 18, 2007 Posted June 18, 2007 Since this could possibly be the last year F1 comes to the U.S., I decided to go to the race one more time this year. I lucked out and had some pretty sweet seats that were in the shade on this day that was hot as balls. For an F1 race, I found it to be pretty good. I don't know what the TV coverage was like, but there were a lot of really good battles going on around the track. It ended up being won by the hot shot rookie, Lewis Hamilton. This kid is the new Schumacher, I'm calling it. F1 isn't really a form of racing that is properly appreciated in the U.S. unfortunately. The cars and drivers are simply amazing and the atmosphere is vibrant. If you haven't been out of the country, then this is probably the next closest thing. The race brings in tons of visitors from other countries. It's almost like a cultural gathering. So much that I would be hesitant to talk to the person next to me for fear that I don't speak their language. The fans are hardcore and it's unbelievable. I really hope they bring it back. It's a lot of fun. FYI: There is something wrong with my camera where a small bubble like image appears in most of the pictures. Sorry about that. Here's a clue as to where I'll be next weekend! F1 brings in a bit of a different crowd, than say, Nascar or Indycar. The crowd takes over the streets after the race. It's about twice as bad after the Indy 500 and Brickyard 400! On comes the Champagne! The crowd goes crazy as the present the trophies to the top three. I quickly head down to the Bombardier Tower to see the celebrations. Lewis Hamilton wins his second F1 race! This guy is going to be a legend. NOOOOO!! My favorite, Nico Rosberg, goes up in flames!! Late in the race, the McLaren's are having a spirited battle. Felipe Massa returns to the track following one of his pit stops. The two-time reigning champ, Fernando Alonso, comes screaming out of the pits trying to make up ground. These cars are insanely fast! After one lap, the McLarens are already taking it to everybody. The lights are out! The race is on! The field rolls off on the formation lap. For you non-F1 fans, they turn a single lap around the track before stopping again for the start. The traditional fly over! Nothing will ever top the year they had the Stealth bomber at the Indy 500 though. Tons of fans! Despite this being one of the most highly attended F1 races of the year, they still want to get rid of it! Hot shot rookie and last week's winner, Lewis Hamilton, comes out for his shakedown lap. My personal favorite, Nico Rosberg, comes out for his pre-race shakedown lap! Grid girls! The Ferrari drivers, Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen, atop a quarter of a million dollar car. McLaren drivers Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. These guys are the new Ferrari. The crowd just goes nuts! Sweet! Not only does my seat have a great view, but it's in the shade! F1 Fans are hardcore. Easily the best fans in the world, mainly 'cause they don't try to kill their opponents. Coughsoccercough. You have to roll to an F1 race in style... Actually, I got these as a joke and they just happen to block the sun really well.
Real Posted June 18, 2007 Posted June 18, 2007 Off the top of my head I see... Ferrari Testarossa Ferrari 430 Ferrari 360? (not sure, between the Vette and Test) Corvette Z06 Maseratti GranSport More Ferraris Porsche Cayenne S Couple of Beemers Wow.
spaceace12 Posted June 18, 2007 Posted June 18, 2007 I went to the nascar race last year and was in turn 3, I do agree on the crowds though. Nice seats, no shade! didn't watch half the race, ended up going to the emergency stairs and sit in the shade. Did have a couple wrecks happen in front of me. I do plan on getting to the indy 500. My mom's family has a box or something and all I have to do is buy general admission tickets! I won't go to the brickyard again. If I go to any nascar race, it will be bristol. I always wanted to go to a f1 race though.
Scaparri Posted June 19, 2007 Author Posted June 19, 2007 ^Yeah man, the F1 race is a blast, and the Indy 500 is the ultimate. The Brickyard is fun, but honestly I feel it is the worst of the three events. But maybe that's just because I generally prefer open-wheel racing. If all you have to do is buy a general admission ticket for the 500 though, you have to do that!! That's awesome! You won't regret it!
TheStig Posted June 19, 2007 Posted June 19, 2007 Hooray Formula 1!!!! And BOO TO McLaren!!!!! Im sorry, but Raikkonen is my driver (even if Ferrari isn't doing very well this year). Im happy that Hamilton is doing well this year, but I seriously HATE Alonso, he's just a dick! Also, I seriously hope that Vettel, the BMW Sauber team becomes a driver next year, he did GREAT! Glad you enjoyed the race, there is no substitute for F1!
Scaparri Posted June 21, 2007 Author Posted June 21, 2007 Yeah, I'm not a huge McLaren fan anymore either. I was a big Montoya fan, but we all know what happened there. I was really rooting for Kimi actually (I'm realistic, I know Nico isn't going to win), but I'm also glad to see Lewis doin' so well. It'd be cool to see Vettel in a seat, but how can they get rid of Kubica or Heidfeld? Especially with how good Nick's been doing! I guess we'll see.
BiCoastal Kid Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 I totally sat right about where you did when I went to the Indy 500 about 4 years ago! edit: yes, I know these are two completely different races/leagues.
BeemerBoy Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 That sucks about your camera, Scott. It's fairly new isn't it? Warranty issue? Anyway, Awesome report! F1 rocks!! To this day, I still miss Ayrton Senna driving the streets of Monaco. Glad you had a great day out there. F1 Fans are hardcore. Easily the best fans in the world, mainly 'cause they don't try to kill their opponents. Coughsoccercough.LOL. Scott "Ferrari " B.
Freefallbestrideever Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 Hmmm......nope, i think i still like motorcycles better.
Fallen Heretic Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 Nice pictures. Its amazingly hard to get a good picture of an F1 car at speed. I watched that on TV, and as Martin Brundle did his gridwalk, he interviewed on of the pit girls. HE asked he what she was doing, what her role was and who she was rooting for. She replied something along the lines of... "I dont know many of the drivers or anything, so i dont know who to root for. But we are all just standing here, looking pretty and gorgeous, to give the guys something to look at other than the cars." I found that really funny at the time. lol.
mikomeko Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 ARGH I still can't believe they traded the F1 here in Adelaide for 'V8 Supercars', still annoys me. I love the sound that the F1 cars make, and I miss watchin em, but you TR brought back a lot of memories about em!
Hattuchili Posted June 23, 2007 Posted June 23, 2007 Great pictures... I am so jealous... I saw a race 2 years ago in Germany and it was awesome, the whole atmosphere there was great. --Soren
Cameron Posted June 24, 2007 Posted June 24, 2007 Great photos, thanks for posting! I'm a F1 fan too .. Growing up in Australia (Melbourne) I'd always watch the Adelaide Grand Prix on TV (instead of studying for finals!). They then moved it to Melbourne just 6 months after I'd moved to Chicago .. so I still haven't seen it! Still, my parents now live less than a mile from the track in Melbourne - so I just need to visit them in March and I'll be able to walk down to watch the fun! Again, thanks for posting - I'm super envious. Cameron.
BeemerBoy Posted September 13, 2007 Posted September 13, 2007 There may be another F1 thread out there, but this is the first one I found. Anyway, suck it, McLaren! http://msn.foxsports.com/motor/story/7217894?MSNHPHMA
willski Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 Haha, now Spyker can't get last! Poor guys race dead last every week unless someone crashes.
Scaparri Posted September 15, 2007 Author Posted September 15, 2007 ^Ha, yeah, they have taken over the Minardi role. Seriously!! If one of Nascar's top teams cheat, then their crew chief gets suspended, they get fined $100,000, and maybe lose a few points. What happens when F1's top team cheats? They get fined $100 MILLION and get BANNED FROM THE CHAMPIONSHIP!! Now THAT is a freakin' penalty! Nascar needs to take notes! I'm partly glad it doesn't effect Lewis Hamilton in anyway though. It'd be a shame to see him get robbed of his championship for something he didn't have anything to do with. Now Alonso on the other hand... Spa is this weekend!
BeemerBoy Posted December 18, 2007 Posted December 18, 2007 http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/7579292?MSNHPHMA Ha ha. But this is my favorite part: "He (Hamilton) recognized the infraction he had committed straight away," LOL. Well, I'm glad he was able to spot that.
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