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re: 2023 Formula 1 season Thread
Posted on 3/27/23 at 3:13 pm to TouchedTheAxeIn82
Posted on 3/27/23 at 3:13 pm to TouchedTheAxeIn82
But it’s not a bad product. It just needs to find its way. Turbo V6 engines are basically what F1 does. Add that to the spec chassis, and it seems less.
If Indy is going to use a spec chassis, there should be more open engine rules. 2 engine suppliers supplying basically the same engine is a bore, especially with spec chassis.
Engine rules like what is in sports car racing, basically have rules that match or come close to racing engines that are already in production, would liven up the series. Obviously there would need to be some sort of BOP, which sucks, it it would reduce the spec series stigma.
If Indy is going to use a spec chassis, there should be more open engine rules. 2 engine suppliers supplying basically the same engine is a bore, especially with spec chassis.
Engine rules like what is in sports car racing, basically have rules that match or come close to racing engines that are already in production, would liven up the series. Obviously there would need to be some sort of BOP, which sucks, it it would reduce the spec series stigma.
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Posted on 3/27/23 at 3:24 pm to TouchedTheAxeIn82
Got ya. I guess I have watched the Indy 500 a few times now that I think about it but that's it. I would probably watch more of it if each race was shown on a major network/got better coverage. I'm not a big car guy so just watching racing in general isn't something I'm naturally drawn to. I mean I love to ride dirt bikes and even was in a few races, but I have zero desire to watch dirt bike racing on TV.
I kind of hate to admit it but ESPN has influenced what I watch more than I'd like. I don't follow baseball nearly as much as I used to and ESPN doesn't show baseball or baseball highlights nearly as much as they used to. Even NASCAR. I watched it probably up until shortly after high school and ESPN faded that coverage out and I haven't watched it in years (wouldn't mind giving it a shot).
I don't really know anybody in real life that watched IndyCar to even talk to them about it like I do F1 now. That definitely plays a part too. But if it is more competitive then I would like that. Seems like it gets hated on more than it does complimented. If you fail in F1 or are past your prime, go to IndyCar.
I kind of hate to admit it but ESPN has influenced what I watch more than I'd like. I don't follow baseball nearly as much as I used to and ESPN doesn't show baseball or baseball highlights nearly as much as they used to. Even NASCAR. I watched it probably up until shortly after high school and ESPN faded that coverage out and I haven't watched it in years (wouldn't mind giving it a shot).
I don't really know anybody in real life that watched IndyCar to even talk to them about it like I do F1 now. That definitely plays a part too. But if it is more competitive then I would like that. Seems like it gets hated on more than it does complimented. If you fail in F1 or are past your prime, go to IndyCar.
Posted on 3/27/23 at 3:28 pm to TouchedTheAxeIn82
Someone mentioned earlier that F1 combines a lot of factors. Exclusivity, celebrity, exotic destinations/locales, and whatever DTS has brought. F1 also has heritage that Indy/CART/IRL/etc didn't maintain. Add in "premium" manufacturers and sponsors that have been around for years. The cutting edge of engineering and technology.
Bernie was a stickler for maintaining that aura around F1 and it does seem to help bridge into certain demographic that otherwise wouldn't care about autosports. For better or worse.
Bernie was a stickler for maintaining that aura around F1 and it does seem to help bridge into certain demographic that otherwise wouldn't care about autosports. For better or worse.
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Posted on 3/27/23 at 4:11 pm to TouchedTheAxeIn82
I want to be an IndyCar fan, but the schedule is so sporadic and when I do manage to catch a race, the commercial breaks are out of control. That being said, I’ll still try to watch a few this season.
Posted on 3/27/23 at 4:16 pm to sorantable
Yeah, I tried to watch some as well but it just doesn't have the allure that F1 does. It's a shame because I've the race in St. Petersburg is great and would be easy for me to attend.
Posted on 3/28/23 at 2:00 pm to VABuckeye
Anyone here going to stay up and watch the race at midnight?
Posted on 3/28/23 at 2:10 pm to Tornado Alley
It's only 10:00 pm for me. No problem. 
Posted on 3/28/23 at 2:10 pm to Tornado Alley
Hogs that day. I might still be awake for it, but that is highly questionable
Posted on 3/28/23 at 6:35 pm to fightin tigers
I'm traveling to Virginia on SUnday. Might wait until I get back home to watch. If I do I'll be adsent fromt he thread until I watch it.
Posted on 3/28/23 at 7:09 pm to TouchedTheAxeIn82
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It's only 10:00 pm for me. No problem
Watched from Seattle in 2019, was nice. Need to plan it out to be on west coast again next yr or Hawaii.
Posted on 3/28/23 at 7:18 pm to Tornado Alley
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Anyone here going to stay up and watch the race at midnight?
I usually say I'm going to, but it's tradition for me to tap-out about 11:00.
Posted on 3/28/23 at 7:38 pm to Tornado Alley
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Anyone here going to stay up and watch the race at midnight?
Me. Qualifying too. I ain’t no bitch.
Posted on 3/29/23 at 9:09 am to sorantable
Nevermind. Too early in the morning.
This post was edited on 3/29/23 at 10:03 am
Posted on 3/29/23 at 9:36 am to Drewbie
He is entertaining on Drive to Survive, but Haas is scrugglin'.
Posted on 3/29/23 at 9:37 am to Drewbie
Link? I searched around and can't find anything mentioning that.
Posted on 3/29/23 at 10:03 am to YOURADHERE
It ended up being bait. I had just woken up and didn't realize the source. Someone just made a joke out of his TV appearance. He's not going anywhere.
Posted on 3/30/23 at 6:40 am to Drewbie
Okay, we have a practice session tonight. Get your minds right for down under.
Posted on 3/30/23 at 7:41 am to sorantable
Is tonight tomorrow down under?
I'm not sure how time works down there.
I'm not sure how time works down there.
Posted on 3/30/23 at 7:42 am to Tornado Alley
Must be. FP1 is at 8:30 pm central.
Posted on 3/30/23 at 7:51 am to Tornado Alley
[img]Is tonight tomorrow down under?
I'm not sure how time works down there.[/img]
Yes, they are a day ahead. For perspective if you look at Japan and drew a line straight south you’d end up in Australia.
When I was in the Navy they told me the Navy could take my birthday away. Went on a Westpac (CVN-70) and while headed west we crossed the international dateline and we skipped a day. So if your birthday fell in that day you lost it. But on way back after cruise we had to do the same day twice so those who missed it got to celebrate on the 2nd same day.
I mined an opal when I was in Australia during our port call (Perth). Was a pretty cool place.
I'm not sure how time works down there.[/img]
Yes, they are a day ahead. For perspective if you look at Japan and drew a line straight south you’d end up in Australia.
When I was in the Navy they told me the Navy could take my birthday away. Went on a Westpac (CVN-70) and while headed west we crossed the international dateline and we skipped a day. So if your birthday fell in that day you lost it. But on way back after cruise we had to do the same day twice so those who missed it got to celebrate on the 2nd same day.
I mined an opal when I was in Australia during our port call (Perth). Was a pretty cool place.
This post was edited on 3/30/23 at 7:52 am
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