Poll: Which race for a LIVE F1 Rejects call?

Kuwashima · Post by **Kuwashima** » 13 Aug 2012, 12:40

Dear all,

As discussed in the Eurobritermangarian Edition of our podcast, we are planning another LIVE call of a Grand Prix, merely one year after our live call of last season's Indian GP.

However, this year we want to maximise LIVE viewership/listenership so we're putting out there the above poll to see which race is most convenient for most of the F1 Rejects audience (such as it is).

We'll keep this poll up till later in August before making a final decision. There will be other factors, but if there's an overwhelming majority one way or the other that will factor heavily. Thanks for your time!

OPTION ONE
Singapore GP
Sunday 23rd September
Pre-Race video show at 7:30pm Singapore, 9:30pm Sydney, 12:30pm London, 7:30am NYC, 4:30am Los Angeles.
Live audio race call 30 mins later.

OPTION TWO
Korean GP
Sunday 14th October
Pre-Race video show at 2:30pm Korea, 4:30pm Sydney, 5:30am London, 1:30am NYC, 10:30pm Sat 13th Los Angeles.
Live audio race call 30 mins later

Cheers,
Jamie and Enoch

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 13 Aug 2012, 13:09

Excellent news, I've been hoping to see another one of these! Personally, my preference would be for the Singapore GP, mostly because I feel it's a more interesting race than the Korean track. The time's also more convenient for me, but that's only secondary for me.

Aerospeed · Post by **Aerospeed** » 13 Aug 2012, 13:20

I didn't know people could make polls on the forums. :shock:

WaffleCat · Post by **WaffleCat** » 13 Aug 2012, 13:27

I don't know why,but I feel the Korean GP would be a good race to call on despite the slight trouble for British posters.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 13 Aug 2012, 13:52

I cast my vote for Korea, simply so I can tune in live before going to church. It NEVER finishes in time for me to get back for 12.30 pm...

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 13 Aug 2012, 14:38

BlindCaveSalamander wrote:Excellent news, I've been hoping to see another one of these! Personally, my preference would be for the Singapore GP, mostly because I feel it's a more interesting race than the Korean track. The time's also more convenient for me, but that's only secondary for me.

What he said.

Post by **mario** » 13 Aug 2012, 15:17

Phoenix wrote:
BlindCaveSalamander wrote:Excellent news, I've been hoping to see another one of these! Personally, my preference would be for the Singapore GP, mostly because I feel it's a more interesting race than the Korean track. The time's also more convenient for me, but that's only secondary for me.

What he said.

In addition to that, given that they have actually visited the track in the past I think that sense of greater familiarity with the venue would add something to the coverage.

Yannick · Post by **Yannick** » 13 Aug 2012, 15:21

I have no idea. Having not seen a Korean GP yet and having found the F1 races to be an ideal time slot for making available to spend additional time with my girlfriend, I cannot really vote on this one.

As far as the racetrack goes, Singapore is the more interesting one, though.

RealRacingRoots · Post by **RealRacingRoots** » 13 Aug 2012, 15:41

I refuse to get up early to watch F1. So I voted for Korea because it's one of the few races I can watch without having to PVR. This is what I get for being in the PST. :cry:

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 13 Aug 2012, 17:08

JeremyMcClean wrote:I didn't know people could make polls on the forums.

They can't. Only Admins can. They're hoarding all the access rights for themselves!! James Hunts!!

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 13 Aug 2012, 17:14

kostas22 wrote:
JeremyMcClean wrote:I didn't know people could make polls on the forums.

They can't. Only Admins can. They're hoarding all the access rights for themselves!! James Hunts!!

Because, you know, I always wanted to make polls to know if the kids in here brushed their teeth thrice a day as they should.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 13 Aug 2012, 17:28

Phoenix wrote:
kostas22 wrote:
JeremyMcClean wrote:I didn't know people could make polls on the forums.

They can't. Only Admins can. They're hoarding all the access rights for themselves!! James Hunts!!

Because, you know, I always wanted to make polls to know if the kids in here brushed their teeth thrice a day as they should.

Well done...because of your sarcasm now mods will never get any access rights and spam will rule these forums forever...bravo...

14 Hundred Hours · Post by **14 Hundred Hours** » 13 Aug 2012, 19:24

Phoenix wrote:
kostas22 wrote:
JeremyMcClean wrote:I didn't know people could make polls on the forums.

They can't. Only Admins can. They're hoarding all the access rights for themselves!! James Hunts!!

Because, you know, I always wanted to make polls to know if the kids in here brushed their teeth thrice a day as they should.

I thought it was only two times a day! No wonder Ive had teeth out.

Rusujuur · Post by **Rusujuur** » 13 Aug 2012, 21:34

Singapore for me, as I am in Europe and it would be fine evening with beer, condiments and F1 Rejects... 8-)

PS: You can't belive how much this new podcast made my day, I had to do menial jobs around the house for 2 hours but it was just cut down to 1. :mrgreen:

Post by **Nuppiz** » 13 Aug 2012, 21:58

Rusujuur wrote:Singapore for me, as I am in Europe and it would be fine evening with beer, condiments and F1 Rejects...

Ditto, I don't believe I'm going to wake up at 7:30 in Sunday morning for Korea, even if it is commentated by Jenoch. :lol:

And while we have our overlords' attention, I'd also like to raise the concern that currently our moderators are practically teethless against spammers due to not having enough rights (for example, banning). Also, it would help us tidy up the more community-driven sections (like the Perry McCarthy forum) if they'd be allowed to "sticky" some of the most important topics. And if you ever think there's more need for moderators, I offer my services - I have a few years' worth of experience from phpBB moderating and administrating.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 13 Aug 2012, 22:10

Nuppiz wrote:
Rusujuur wrote:Singapore for me, as I am in Europe and it would be fine evening with beer, condiments and F1 Rejects...

Ditto, I don't believe I'm going to wake up at 7:30 in Sunday morning for Korea, even if it is commentated by Jenoch.

And while we have our overlords' attention, I'd also like to raise the concern that currently our moderators are practically teethless against spammers due to not having enough rights (for example, banning). Also, it would help us tidy up the more community-driven sections (like the Perry McCarthy forum) if they'd be allowed to "sticky" some of the most important topics. And if you ever think there's more need for moderators, I offer my services - I have a few years' worth of experience from phpBB moderating and administrating.

While it seems I would be an unpopular choice for such a role, I at least have the necessary phpBB experience to work the forum properly.

QuickYoda41 · Post by **QuickYoda41** » 13 Aug 2012, 23:04

dr-baker wrote:I cast my vote for Korea, simply so I can tune in live before going to church. It NEVER finishes in time for me to get back for 12.30 pm...

Similar reason, different vote - I can't make it to church in time if I watch the Korean GP live - especially taking the 2010 race into consideration. :lol:

tristan1117 · Post by **tristan1117** » 14 Aug 2012, 00:47

I'm not really a fan of staying up to watch F1 at 1:30 AM so I voted for Singapore.

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 14 Aug 2012, 10:50

I voted for Korea just because it is more likely that I will be able to make it.

James1978 · Post by **James1978** » 14 Aug 2012, 11:07

Singapore as it's a better time for me. I wouldn't mind Korea though - both those races are on BBC which is convenient as the computer is in my bedroom and the big TV with Sky is in the front room, my portable in my bedroom only has the main 5 channels.

Post by **Londoner** » 15 Aug 2012, 10:22

I voted Korea because I can actually watch that race live. No such chance for Singapore though, because of work.

johnston21 · Post by **johnston21** » 15 Aug 2012, 11:51

I vote for whichever track Jamie and Enoch can better describe more hilariously (i.e. like the Duck's anatomy last year, which was waaaaaayyyy toooooo funny :mrgreen:

)

RealRacingRoots · Post by **RealRacingRoots** » 15 Aug 2012, 19:55

johnston21 wrote:I vote for whichever track Jamie and Enoch can better describe more hilariously (i.e. like the Duck's anatomy last year, which was waaaaaayyyy toooooo funny )

So Korea, since it's shaped off of an Ice Cream Cone?

seleucid23 · Post by **seleucid23** » 18 Aug 2012, 22:33

I voted for Singapore....but where's the 'Both' option? Or even better - 'Every Race'?

Keirdre · Post by **Keirdre** » 20 Aug 2012, 00:08

I'm going to be at the Korean grand prix, so if you want some grandstand reporting / live tweeting / live photoblogging / interviews with Korean fans / something else that I might actually be able to do, then I can provide. So I vote Korea!

DanielPT · Post by **DanielPT** » 20 Aug 2012, 10:01

Phoenix wrote:
BlindCaveSalamander wrote:Excellent news, I've been hoping to see another one of these! Personally, my preference would be for the Singapore GP, mostly because I feel it's a more interesting race than the Korean track. The time's also more convenient for me, but that's only secondary for me.

What he said.

Seconded.

Post by **Ataxia** » 25 Aug 2012, 22:05

I miss the Singapore weekend because I'm starting uni, and I move into halls on the 22nd September. It's not a massive problem if the commentary's saved along with the podcasts, but personally, Korea works more for me.

hootie · Post by **hootie** » 30 Aug 2012, 08:46

Apologies for being late to this poll, but I have just got down to listening to the podcast.

Yes, Singapore for me please.
Being as it is, I am in Singapore right now.
I might be able to view the live casting from somewhere near the track in the city

hootie

WaffleCat · Post by **WaffleCat** » 30 Aug 2012, 08:51

hootie wrote:Apologies for being late to this poll, but I have just got down to listening to the podcast.

Yes, Singapore for me please.
Being as it is, I am in Singapore right now.
I might be able to view the live casting from somewhere near the track in the city

hootie

Holy bathplug,I thought I was the only Singaporean on this forum..

eytl · Post by **eytl** » 17 Sep 2012, 12:28

Hi everyone,

Sorry this has dropped off the radar. Jamie and I have both been incredibly busy in the last few weeks (in fact I don't think we've even managed to sneak in a word with each other) and due to some work commitments for me I don't think a Singapore live call will be possible, despite the majority of the vote being in favour of that. We're still keeping Korea open as an opportunity, though. We'll keep you posted.

Cheers,
Enoch

Lord Fiddlebottom · Post by **Lord Fiddlebottom** » 21 Sep 2012, 23:52

eytl wrote:Hi everyone,

Sorry this has dropped off the radar. Jamie and I have both been incredibly busy in the last few weeks (in fact I don't think we've even managed to sneak in a word with each other) and due to some work commitments for me I don't think a Singapore live call will be possible, despite the majority of the vote being in favour of that. We're still keeping Korea open as an opportunity, though. We'll keep you posted.

Cheers,
Enoch

Thanks for the update. Last year I was unaware of the Live Call at the Budh, strange considering I'm a long time (yet on the forum mostly silent) follower of the podcasts. So I'm really looking forward to this one. My vote was also on Singapore but Korea will certainly do, if your busy schedules permit it and it all comes together. Fingers crossed :!:

Rusujuur · Post by **Rusujuur** » 10 Oct 2012, 08:49

So, is Korea still on? Keepiong my hopes up....

eytl · Post by **eytl** » 10 Oct 2012, 11:10

Rusujuur wrote:So, is Korea still on? Keepiong my hopes up....

I'm afraid it's not looking likely. Very sorry guys. I've been working myself to a pulp recently, both at work and at home. Although I can do some writing here and there at odd hours, I haven't been able to even think about material for a podcast, let alone put in the preparation for a live call. So I think we might have to aim for a race early next year.

Pity, I was looking forward to making Kim Jong-Un and Gangnam Style references ad nauseam ...

Sorry again, everyone.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 10 Oct 2012, 11:34

eytl wrote:
Rusujuur wrote:So, is Korea still on? Keepiong my hopes up....

I'm afraid it's not looking likely. Very sorry guys. I've been working myself to a pulp recently, both at work and at home. Although I can do some writing here and there at odd hours, I haven't been able to even think about material for a podcast, let alone put in the preparation for a live call. So I think we might have to aim for a race early next year.

Pity, I was looking forward to making Kim Jong-Un and Gangnam Style references ad nauseam ...

Sorry again, everyone.

A possible Aussie GP race commentary?!

Ed24 · Post by **Ed24** » 10 Oct 2012, 16:24

eytl wrote:I haven't been able to even think about material for a podcast [...] Pity, I was looking forward to making Kim Jong-Un and Gangnam Style references ad nauseam ...

Well there's your solution for podcast material!

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 18 Oct 2012, 12:11

Are your issues also meant delays on Korean GP ROTR decision as well as Pizzonia profile, Enoch?

I suggest we do a live call for Austin instead, by the way. And I'm eagerly waiting for next podcast.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 19 Oct 2012, 05:25

FMecha wrote:Are your issues also meant delays on Korean GP ROTR decision as well as Pizzonia profile, Enoch?

I suggest we do a live call for Austin instead, by the way. And I'm eagerly waiting for next podcast.

But that's at three in the bathplugging morning in Australia!

eytl · Post by **eytl** » 20 Oct 2012, 09:05

FMecha wrote:Are your issues also meant delays on Korean GP ROTR decision as well as Pizzonia profile, Enoch?

Without harping on about it, it's very tricky managing a demanding legal job, four children 4 or under (including 9-month-old twins who now demand a lot of attention), other family commitments, occasional church work and two separate hobbies! I get two hours of free time a night if I'm lucky - if I have the energy to do anything in that time - and weekends are non-existent.

I'm working on Pizzonia when I can. Trust me, it will be a very detailed profile, with more analysis than previous profiles.

Must go - my wife's calling me!

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 20 Oct 2012, 12:22

That's OK. First things first - we can wait

And I hope FMecha can, too :lol:

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 20 Oct 2012, 14:37

Phoenix wrote:That's OK. First things first - we can wait And I hope FMecha can, too

That might be asking a bit too much! :lol:

Which race would you be more likely to watch/listen to live?