Title: Braking hard in tunnels Post by: Mr. Rick on May 24, 2004, 10:15:50 am Spoonface = Prize Twonk!
Actually watched my first GP all the way through this year (love Monaco despite the overtaking difficulties - always manages to be dramatic), but what on earth did the Great Germanic one think he was up to???? Hope the helmet throwing back in the garage was directed at his inner self and not JPM. Can't remember exactly what the esteemed Mr. Brundle said in terms of words but couldn't have agreed more. No one else to blame Herr Schumacher. Warming brakes, my arse!! Hard enuff to lock up? In a big dark hole (cue H) ? Nice one!! Imagine if we did the same thing going thru the great tunnel in Rouen? They lock us up and throw away the key!! ;D Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: Lawnmower Man on May 24, 2004, 10:27:49 am May be he'll think twice next time. Being right in principle is not a lot of good if you wipe your left front off on the Armco. Jamming your breaks on with someone close behind is a bit of dim thing to do.
t. Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: Stu on May 24, 2004, 10:51:41 am Totally agree. He's such a nob when he's clearly at fault. Stupid place to brake, simple as that.
Whilst on the subject of the race, I have to say that the in-car pole lap when Brundle talks you round was nothing short of stunning. Commited or what. I wnet to Monaco the year Senna died in 94 and the noise of the cars echoing round the streets is something I'll remember for ever. I can still see Berger in the Ferrari screaming up the hill towards Casino Square on the install laps with the gears changing about every .5 of a second and that lovely shotgun blat between changes that you get which you don't hear on the TV for some reason. I might have to have another trip down. I reckon that now Easy Jet fly to Nice from up here in Newcastle, if I could get a cheap enough flight, it would be cheaper to go there than Silverstone. What a strange world we live in. Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: Robbo SPS on May 24, 2004, 11:02:45 am Rick, i managed to watch all the highlights ( Euro final at Twickers much better ) and it was excellent to watch. How i smilled when Shu-smasher went wrong trying to be sily with Montoya in the tunnel, Serves you right.
You realise with the in-cars just how extreme the speeds are, and why you cant overtake, you would have to be fender bending to get past. More races like that and i'll watch the races, but its on Monte Carlo where its really interesting, year in year out. Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: rcutler on May 24, 2004, 11:06:46 am Nice to see that M.Schumacher is suffering from mistakes that he used to win the championships in the early years of racing. I will never forget in the last race of the season when he was 1 point ahead of second place in the championship and he ACCIDENTLY rammed the other car off the track. The result was both cars ended up off the track and out of the race meaning MS had won the season. Ever since them I have branded MS a W*nker and by no means a sportsman.
Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: Chris (Liverpool Boys) on May 24, 2004, 11:16:25 am I totally agree with you on that rick that was about when I stopped whatching F1
Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: Nordic on May 24, 2004, 11:25:22 am Turned over just in time to catch that twat bono giving loveable rouge eddie for the emerald isle a cuddle, was nearly sick but stuck in there and watched the race, MS does seem to have made one giant cock up in the tunnel.
What on earth was David Coulthaardddd going on about, Sato jumped the start? the FIA must have missed that, why should BAR have pulled Sato in, he was doing a great job defending Buttons arse, but I suppose Coulthard knows more about engines blowing up than most teams. Tme he fell on his sword and retired to the highlands. Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: hgb on May 24, 2004, 11:27:46 am Rick, that was Damon Hill. I agree, the world would be a better place without Schuey in the 'Rarri. ;D On the bright side, I saw the first few laps of the race yesterday and I must say that it was very expensive and dramatic.
Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: ridefast on May 24, 2004, 11:36:24 am I will never forget in the last race of the season when he was 1 point ahead of second place in the championship and he ACCIDENTLY rammed the other car off the track. The result was both cars ended up off the track and out of the race meaning MS had won the season. You're right hgb it was Damon Hill. But as far as I can remember it was not the last time MS rammed the other championship contender off the track. He did the same thing a year later (ACCIDENTALY). His brother seems to be fond of doing the same tricks. What a family... Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: smokie on May 24, 2004, 11:37:35 am It's probably not coincidence that the track which the experts say doesn't fit in modern F1 is the one which generates the most interest.
Just shows how out of touch the FIA is with the viewing public. I've always thought Monaco the most exciting GP and yesterday was no exception. Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: Rob on May 24, 2004, 12:10:47 pm have to agree with you smokie, was a great race, n although i am a shumacher fan, i did think he was a complete muppet, a good win for trulli, renault were superb, outclasses every1(despite alonso's incident in the tunnel - Ralf to blame?)
Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: rcutler on May 24, 2004, 12:20:58 pm The METRO Paper in London had a page about the race and Trulli said that he knew he was going to win wether or not MS was on the track or not. Mmmm Bollocks!
One of the Jaguars was running with a £110,000 diamond on the tip of the nose cone at the race, and, guess what it went missing, but rather worring during the race. I recon it might have been our own Raoul as he tends to slip in to tight spaces and always seems to get what he wants. ;D Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: ridefast on May 24, 2004, 12:23:46 pm I think that quote from www.formula1.com explains alonso/shumacher incident. Ralf didn't see any problems so there are no comments from him.
Fernando Alonso, Renault (DNF): “First of all, I have to congratulate Jarno and the team for the win: we really worked hard in the winter, and this is the first reward. In terms of my race, everything was going well and I was quite comfortable behind Jarno. The car had a good balance, and was easy to drive; I was just following Jarno and was intending to push at the second stops. The reason for the crash is pretty simple: I was lapping Ralf, and he ignored the blue flags for the first seven corners. He slowed down to let me by at the entrance to the tunnel, then got back on the throttle and pushed me wide. There's no grip on the outside there, and I lost control. It's extremely frustrating, and cost us a one-two finish." ...and it wasn't the first race Ralf ignored blue flags. Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: Rob on May 24, 2004, 12:32:51 pm that was how i perceived the incident, ralf should know better, although i cant remember the last time any1 tried to overtake in the tunnel!
Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: Snoring Rhino on May 24, 2004, 12:36:32 pm Great win for Wokinghams adopted son - Trulli, would have been marginallly more pleased if the places were swapped to give the Button boy the win - Billian drives from both, hard but fair and no primma donnas.
Just goes to show that there is real tallent out there given the chance to race and not overwelmed by the arrogance that prevails. I am sure JPM will look back on it and smile with the satisfaction of being the one who proved the great MS will take one up the back passage if he bends over in the Dark! Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: Jem on May 24, 2004, 02:05:04 pm Seems to me that Schu got what he's had coming for a very long time. The sooner he retires the better.
I'm just glad he was not able the eclipse Mansells run of 5 consecutive wins. Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: tink on May 24, 2004, 03:58:22 pm anyone catch alonso's post race interview when he laid into ralf? it was very amusing.
Question - was ralf to blame? Answer - 'Yes, like most of the accidents that Ralf is involved in. It was very high-speed, but maybe Ralf likes that. I will not waste my time [talking to him] I have more things to do.” a new rule for next season - no schumachers allowed? Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: Rob on May 24, 2004, 04:24:27 pm lol, you'd like that wouldnt you?!
Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: ridefast on May 24, 2004, 04:31:27 pm I suppose hardly anyone WOULDN'T like it. Should we start a new poll? ;D
Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: Gilles on May 24, 2004, 05:30:06 pm ... I'm just glad he was not able the eclipse Mansells run of 5 consecutive wins. It's hard to imagine but could we imagine 5 consecutive Schumi wins starting from next year ?? ??? Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: Ruptured Duck Motorsport on May 24, 2004, 10:02:58 pm Was absolutely shattered yesterday - lots of driving and far too many shandies the night before, but managed to get back home to a tape of the race and settled in to watch at around 9pm. Had managed to avoid the result all day, despite being at Oulton for the boxing... errr... Touring Car (WHAT a GREAT event. fantastic place that)
Couldnt get to bed, had to watch the race and nearly wet myself laughing when M$ went out. Great move by Monty on someone earlier in the race. The Schumacher Bros' "lets twat about with anyone following us" was a bit of a bad move.... Oh well, I am sure normal "red" service will be resolved as England are banging home goals against France 8) Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: Lord Steve on May 24, 2004, 11:02:40 pm Aren't we all wasting a lot of Club Arnage server space talking about a bunch of hairdressers?
Sportscar racing - where men are men and sheep are careful! Steve Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: gibberish on May 25, 2004, 09:34:38 am Well said my Lord.
Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: Ruptured Duck Motorsport on May 25, 2004, 09:36:16 am Good to see Tom Chilton on Speed Sunday the other week saying he would rather go into GTs than single seaters after BTCC. Good lad
Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: pretzel on May 25, 2004, 02:19:24 pm Sportscar racing - where men are men and sheep are careful! Steve That's the one - just like South Wales. ;) Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: gibberish on May 25, 2004, 04:55:37 pm Scouse mate of mine who'se got a sister in South Wales, rekons that if you wear welly boots into a field full of sheep, they all run away fast. Can't imagine why. ::)
Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: pretzel on May 25, 2004, 10:32:57 pm Scouse mate of mine who'se got a sister in South Wales, rekons that if you wear welly boots into a field full of sheep, they all run away fast. If you get the legs wedged in proper like, they can't run at all........ ;) Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: gibberish on May 26, 2004, 03:15:26 pm Thanks Pretzel, I'll let him know, but he might want some coroberating evidence. What have you got? ;)
Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: Brad Zarse on May 26, 2004, 03:25:13 pm It's also said that sheep abuse is on the increase after the recent introduction of Velcro to the south of wales......apparently the sheep had learned the sound of a fly being unzipped, but velcro threw them completely.
A welshman said "klngrlnk kgjrkkiddb lllandfilingochgochgoch sheepcanttellwhatimdowintillitstoolate gogogoch" Which clears the situation up no end. The button fly has never been released to the welsh community for fear of stealth attack on innocent sheep - this has fuelled a thriving grey import market for the jeans which allow silent predators to access thier sheep without struggle Another welshman said "these are very technically advanced trousers boyo - much bettaaar than those velcroooo ones everyone's talking about right now" The welsh assembly is surrently considering outlawing button flies, however, as with the House of Lords/ shooting debate, no decision is likely to be passed owing to the number of members of the parliment who wear button fly trousers. ;D Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: gibberish on May 26, 2004, 06:27:59 pm ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Excellent SRS. Must ask my son why he wears button fly jeans :-X Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: pretzel on May 26, 2004, 09:45:59 pm Thanks Pretzel, I'll let him know, but he might want some coroberating evidence. What have you got? ;) Size 10 wellies and size 7 feet ;) Title: Re:Braking hard in tunnels Post by: gibberish on May 27, 2004, 07:20:37 pm |