Wallio wrote:In the "proof-God-exists" department, Danica has announced she's giving up on IndyCar. Too many glamour shoots I suppose. In a far less reported, but much more important, detail, Kurt Busch is "70% sure" he's doing the double this year. And with AA toboot!
Only 70%? Still, it'll be interesting how he fares in the Indy 500
I don't know if we can predict Busch as anything more than starting around 10th to 25th and will either be Rookie of the Year or a first lap wreck.
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Wallio wrote:In the "proof-God-exists" department, Danica has announced she's giving up on IndyCar. Too many glamour shoots I suppose. In a far less reported, but much more important, detail, Kurt Busch is "70% sure" he's doing the double this year. And with AA toboot!
Only 70%? Still, it'll be interesting how he fares in the Indy 500
I don't know if we can predict Busch as anything more than starting around 10th to 25th and will either be Rookie of the Year or a first lap wreck.
Still though, don't you want to see it? Ganassi has confirmed he too has reached out to Busch, and IICS says he'll only have to do the last part of the ROP again........Where's there's smoke.......
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"When I was still racing, I never once thought 'Oh, I can't damage the car here'." - Jolyn Palmer
Me either Jolyn, maybe that's why we're both out, eh?
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"When I was still racing, I never once thought 'Oh, I can't damage the car here'." - Jolyn Palmer
Me either Jolyn, maybe that's why we're both out, eh?
Graham Rahal will have the sponsor on his car that for the length of the last few years has turned Panther Racing into a hospitality organisation with an associated race team. Panther has since been testing young Colombian Carlos Huertas who has won a race in Formula 3.5 starring Renault so far. He might thus become a pay driver for the #4 entry. A 2nd Team Rahal entry is still rumored, with Oriol Servia reportedly the first in line for that seat. And Sebastian Saavedra is going to test the 2nd KV car soon.
Silly season is not over yet.
Let's hope this thread finally will turn over to the next page because all those photos of chocolate cars have long since gotten boring.
"I don't think we should be used to finance (the manufacturers') R&D because they will produce that engine anyway" said Monisha Kaltenborn. "You will never see a Mercedes using a Ferrari engine or the other way round."
Yannick wrote:Let's hope this thread finally will turn over to the next page because all those photos of chocolate cars have long since gotten boring.
I can't believe that you think pictures of chocolate cars can be boring!!!
And they are already on the previous page, or hadn't you noticed yet?
watka wrote:I find it amusing that whilst you're one of the more openly Christian guys here, you are still first and foremost associated with an eye for the ladies!
dinizintheoven wrote:GOOD CHRISTIANS do not go to jail. EVERYONE ON FORMULA ONE REJECTS should be in jail.
Yannick wrote:Let's hope this thread finally will turn over to the next page because all those photos of chocolate cars have long since gotten boring.
I can't believe that you think pictures of chocolate cars can be boring!!!
I know what's boring and crappy - American-made chocolate - it's not chocolate for my (and European) standards!
What is exciting, is Venezuelan chocolate.
Venezuelan chocolate is chocolate that is only beaten by certain people in the world. In my mind, it's my favoritr, for its balance of cacao bean content (60%), and a mixture of other spices, which make it absolutely irresistable. Ever had a dark chocolate bar with chipotle, salt, and popping candy? Or one with cayenne peppers and salt? This is what Chuao provides you, for only the fair price of $4 a bar! For that price, it's a bargain on something awesome.
Yannick wrote:Let's hope this thread finally will turn over to the next page because all those photos of chocolate cars have long since gotten boring.
I can't believe that you think pictures of chocolate cars can be boring!!!
I know what's boring and crappy - American-made chocolate - it's not chocolate for my (and European) standards!
What is exciting, is Venezuelan chocolate.
Venezuelan chocolate is chocolate that is only beaten by certain people in the world. In my mind, it's my favoritr, for its balance of cacao bean content (60%), and a mixture of other spices, which make it absolutely irresistable. Ever had a dark chocolate bar with chipotle, salt, and popping candy? Or one with cayenne peppers and salt? This is what Chuao provides you, for only the fair price of $4 a bar! For that price, it's a bargain on something awesome.
Of course, being European (well, British...), continental chocolate (i.e. from Belgium and Switzerland particularly) is a luxury product of high quality to be savoured and enjoyed. Cote d'Or is my favourite brand, although Toblerone ain't too bad either.
watka wrote:I find it amusing that whilst you're one of the more openly Christian guys here, you are still first and foremost associated with an eye for the ladies!
dinizintheoven wrote:GOOD CHRISTIANS do not go to jail. EVERYONE ON FORMULA ONE REJECTS should be in jail.
dr-baker wrote: I can't believe that you think pictures of chocolate cars can be boring!!!
I know what's boring and crappy - American-made chocolate - it's not chocolate for my (and European) standards!
What is exciting, is Venezuelan chocolate.
Venezuelan chocolate is chocolate that is only beaten by certain people in the world. In my mind, it's my favoritr, for its balance of cacao bean content (60%), and a mixture of other spices, which make it absolutely irresistable. Ever had a dark chocolate bar with chipotle, salt, and popping candy? Or one with cayenne peppers and salt? This is what Chuao provides you, for only the fair price of $4 a bar! For that price, it's a bargain on something awesome.
Of course, being European (well, British...), continental chocolate (i.e. from Belgium and Switzerland particularly) is a luxury product of high quality to be savoured and enjoyed. Cote d'Or is my favourite brand, although Toblerone ain't too bad either.
Yeah, maybe, but not to frites et mayo, or to waffles!!!
watka wrote:I find it amusing that whilst you're one of the more openly Christian guys here, you are still first and foremost associated with an eye for the ladies!
dinizintheoven wrote:GOOD CHRISTIANS do not go to jail. EVERYONE ON FORMULA ONE REJECTS should be in jail.
Yeah, maybe, but not to frites et mayo, or to waffles!!!
I'm immune to non-American chocolates (ugh, crappy American crap) and, This, you'll like this, Belgian waffles! Belgian waffles are actually one of my favorite things to eat in the morning. Good with real maple syrup as well.
So, yeah, I like a lot of what Americans call "exotic." Heck, one of my favorite dishes is Singaporean!
Yannick wrote:Graham Rahal will have the sponsor on his car that for the length of the last few years has turned Panther Racing into a hospitality organisation with an associated race team. Panther has since been testing young Colombian Carlos Huertas who has won a race in Formula 3.5 starring Renault so far. He might thus become a pay driver for the #4 entry. A 2nd Team Rahal entry is still rumored, with Oriol Servia reportedly the first in line for that seat. And Sebastian Saavedra is going to test the 2nd KV car soon.
Silly season is not over yet.
Let's hope this thread finally will turn over to the next page because all those photos of chocolate cars have long since gotten boring.
I almost expect that Graham Rahal will never really improve and Huertas would be an improvement.
More Moneytron, more problems for Onyx! A flock of Kroghs appear on the NASCAR Track and cause caw-tions!
dr-baker wrote: I can't believe that you think pictures of chocolate cars can be boring!!!
I know what's boring and crappy - American-made chocolate - it's not chocolate for my (and European) standards!
What is exciting, is Venezuelan chocolate.
Venezuelan chocolate is chocolate that is only beaten by certain people in the world. In my mind, it's my favoritr, for its balance of cacao bean content (60%), and a mixture of other spices, which make it absolutely irresistable. Ever had a dark chocolate bar with chipotle, salt, and popping candy? Or one with cayenne peppers and salt? This is what Chuao provides you, for only the fair price of $4 a bar! For that price, it's a bargain on something awesome.
Of course, being European (well, British...), continental chocolate (i.e. from Belgium and Switzerland particularly) is a luxury product of high quality to be savoured and enjoyed. Cote d'Or is my favourite brand, although Toblerone ain't too bad either.
I think Thorntons Continental selection box is the best chocolate.
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shinji wrote:
Mexicola wrote: I'd rather listen to a dog lick its balls. Each to their own, I guess.
Does listening to a dog licking its balls get you excited?
That's between me and my internet service provider.
One of those journalist types. 270 Tube stations in 18:42:50!
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"When I was still racing, I never once thought 'Oh, I can't damage the car here'." - Jolyn Palmer
Me either Jolyn, maybe that's why we're both out, eh?
Will Power does this all the time. What's your point?
Professional Historian/Semi-Retired Drag Racer/Whiskey Enthusiast
"When I was still racing, I never once thought 'Oh, I can't damage the car here'." - Jolyn Palmer
Me either Jolyn, maybe that's why we're both out, eh?
Did you watch IndyCar last year? Because Saavedra was by far the least competent driver in the field. By a country mile.
Uh, no That was Viso 100%.
Professional Historian/Semi-Retired Drag Racer/Whiskey Enthusiast
"When I was still racing, I never once thought 'Oh, I can't damage the car here'." - Jolyn Palmer
Me either Jolyn, maybe that's why we're both out, eh?
Salamander wrote:Did you watch IndyCar last year? Because Saavedra was by far the least competent driver in the field. By a country mile.
Uh, no That was Viso 100%.
Viso was slow. Saavedra was slow and continually stuffed it in the wall. One is worse than the other.
I was at Pocono, where Viso retired because he was "spooked". Per him over the PA. That instantly disqualifies anyone as a professional racing driver.
Professional Historian/Semi-Retired Drag Racer/Whiskey Enthusiast
"When I was still racing, I never once thought 'Oh, I can't damage the car here'." - Jolyn Palmer
Me either Jolyn, maybe that's why we're both out, eh?
Wallio wrote:I was at Pocono, where Viso retired because he was "spooked". Per him over the PA. That instantly disqualifies anyone as a professional racing driver.
professional adjective 2. engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as an amateur. "a professional boxer"
racing driver noun 1. a person who drives racing cars as a profession.
Pretty sure racing cars is Viso's main job, buddy. Doesn't say anything here about whether or not you can get spooked. Since when does it say in the job description that a racing driver has to be totally fearless, anyway?
Regardless, Viso is at least as fast as Saavedra and better at keeping the car out of the wall. If I ran a racing team I'd hire a thousand Viso's before ever considering Saavedra, because at least Viso's money won't all be spent on fixing his torn up racecars.
Sebastian Vettel wrote:If I was good at losing, I wouldn't be in Formula 1
Wallio wrote:I was at Pocono, where Viso retired because he was "spooked". Per him over the PA. That instantly disqualifies anyone as a professional racing driver.
professional adjective 2. engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as an amateur. "a professional boxer"
racing driver noun 1. a person who drives racing cars as a profession.
Pretty sure racing cars is Viso's main job, buddy. Doesn't say anything here about whether or not you can get spooked. Since when does it say in the job description that a racing driver has to be totally fearless, anyway?
Regardless, Viso is at least as fast as Saavedra and better at keeping the car out of the wall. If I ran a racing team I'd hire a thousand Viso's before ever considering Saavedra, because at least Viso's money won't all be spent on fixing his torn up racecars.
This video disagrees. Not last season but still. And that's only part 1!
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"When I was still racing, I never once thought 'Oh, I can't damage the car here'." - Jolyn Palmer
Me either Jolyn, maybe that's why we're both out, eh?
This video disagrees. Not last season but still. And that's only part 1!
Oh, I'm sorry, I thought this was 2014, not 2011. How silly of me.
Viso only crashed once in 2013. And that was when he got caught up in Franchitti's career-ending crash.
Fair point. There's actually a better, funnier one from 2012 of the whole season with a little counter in the top corner that dings every time. It escapes me currently though.
That being said, Indycar needs both EJ and Seb right now. Until the series stops shooting itself in the foot, ride buyers are a necessary evil.
Professional Historian/Semi-Retired Drag Racer/Whiskey Enthusiast
"When I was still racing, I never once thought 'Oh, I can't damage the car here'." - Jolyn Palmer
Me either Jolyn, maybe that's why we're both out, eh?
This video disagrees. Not last season but still. And that's only part 1!
Oh, I'm sorry, I thought this was 2014, not 2011. How silly of me.
Viso only crashed once in 2013. And that was when he got caught up in Franchitti's career-ending crash.
Fair point. There's actually a better, funnier one from 2012 of the whole season with a little counter in the top corner that dings every time. It escapes me currently though.
That being said, Indycar needs both EJ and Seb right now. Until the series stops shooting itself in the foot, ride buyers are a necessary evil.
Indeed, I don't deny that, but I think there are a few better pay drivers available that maybe don't stuff the car in the wall as much as Saavedra does?
Sebastian Vettel wrote:If I was good at losing, I wouldn't be in Formula 1
Salamander wrote: Indeed, I don't deny that, but I think there are a few better pay drivers available that maybe don't stuff the car in the wall as much as Saavedra does?
Its too bad Hekki won't jump across. His budget would surely be enough for Indy.
Professional Historian/Semi-Retired Drag Racer/Whiskey Enthusiast
"When I was still racing, I never once thought 'Oh, I can't damage the car here'." - Jolyn Palmer
Me either Jolyn, maybe that's why we're both out, eh?
whatever they were both pretty aggressive with or without fenders. as proven by their nascar antics.... villeneuve: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-njvNZN1E6k (i know this video has a 'heated' opinion, but it is aggressive driving from jacque)
I can't believe that you think pictures of chocolate cars can be boring!!!
