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[Adam Scott Aukerman]

NASCAR's "excitement" comes from all the close proximity passing. What I am referring to is there is nothing like watching a Formula 1 car taking a corner like Eau Rouge, Casino Square, Wall of Champions, etc. That is where the sport, from a TV perspective, is at its best. They need to show Webber overtaking Alonso up Eau Rouge every time F1 is mentioned on US TV. All this KERS/DRS stuff is just going to fly right over the head of the average US motorsports (NASCAR) viewer. They need to show high speed and high drama.

...to an enthusiast. To everyone else, they're just more corners. You really need a certain level of appreciation for the finer points of the sport to pick up on things like that, they're not opening gambits.

The only thing that is going to sell F1 to a mass American audience is an American driver (that does well).

 

[Flo_Evans]

...to an enthusiast. To everyone else, they're just more corners. You really need a certain level of appreciation for the finer points of the sport to pick up on things like that, they're not opening gambits.

The only thing that is going to sell F1 to a mass American audience is an American driver (that does well).

This is why I am getting my son into karting as soon as possible...

 

[paskowitz]

This is why I am getting my son into karting as soon as possible...

Easily my single greatest disappointment in life was discovering my passion for racing right around the 2008 financial crisis. Going to an expensive private high school (grades 6-12) from ~7am-5pm with no chance of a real job didn't help either. Then college. It really is too late at that point. GT Academy is my best shot.

My family has a lot of ski history in its blood (previous Austrian ski champions, innovators, etc) so this is all I learned at an early age. Considering the money we had back then (spent on skis) I could have easily gotten into karting when I was younger.

I highly recommend these books: "Ultimate Speed Secrets: The Complete Guide to High-Performance and Race Driving" by Ross Bentley, "The Racing Driver: The Theory and Practice of Fast Driving" by Denis Jenkinson, "Karting Manual Second Edition" by Joao Diniz Sanches, "Carlos Smith's Drive to Win: The Essential Guide to Race Driving" By Carlos Smith, and finally and possibly most of all, "So You Want To Go Raicng?" by John Webb. You may have to search around for some of these.

Sorry for being OT.

 

[Flo_Evans]

ok not to toot my own horn, but I finnally got around to importing my RAW files and my jaw dropped. All of the previous shots had been edited on a iPad3 with iphoto from medium rez (8mp) JPEGS.

The 16MP RAW files...

well just look:



click for large!

This is with a simple auto enhance, @ 100% view. When I get some time to sort the best and really work them over I think I can print these poster size and sell them (or plaster my walls) easily!

sorry OT

 

[Lucius86]

Awesome stuff - any you want to chuck online?

 

[Dilly]

I've never seen Massa fail in such a high resolution.

 

[Flo_Evans]

Awesome stuff - any you want to chuck online?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdixson/

look through these and send me a PM. I would rather not put the RAW files up publicly...

 

[Globehopper]

When I get some time to sort the best and really work them over I think I can print these poster size and sell them (or plaster my walls) easily!

Just FYI but you can't sell photos from F1 races as a spectator. It's the same with most sporting events actually. I was pretty happy with my pics from 2010 (on Flickr here) and looked into it a bit but it's a no go.

I know, buzz kill

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

New to me: Vettel drives in the proposed New Jersey track.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=odogYmLKM60

So good.

 

[Lucius86]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdixson/

look through these and send me a PM. I would rather not put the RAW files up publicly...

Some brilliant shots there - thanks for sharing.

When I go to Spa this year I will be taking my SLR, but I doubt mine will come anywhere close to how good these bad boys are.

 

[Flo_Evans]

Just FYI but you can't sell photos from F1 races as a spectator. It's the same with most sporting events actually. I was pretty happy with my pics from 2010 (on Flickr here) and looked into it a bit but it's a no go.

I know, buzz kill

Really? I don't see how they could stop you (unless you where doing it online...)

Great shots! I need a 400mm for next time. Did you also bring a monopod along? I thought about it but didn't. I think it would be nice, my arms got tired by the end of the race

 

[Globehopper]

Really? I don't see how they could stop you (unless you where doing it online...)

Well, they can only stop you if they find out about it, of course. But it says somewhere (probably on the tickets) that they own all commercial rights. It's the same at almost any professional sports event - NFL, NHL, NBA, Olympics etc. They don't want 50,000 people clogging up the commercial market alongside the officially licensed photographers, or selling poor-quality stuff that they might feel doesn't represent things well etc.

Great shots! I need a 400mm for next time. Did you also bring a monopod along? I thought about it but didn't. I think it would be nice, my arms got tired by the end of the race

Thanks! I didn't have a monopod, no. There's not a lot of room in those grandstands either. My arms are spindly and feeble and got tired too But I'm used to it from shooting airshows which take the whole day. Just take a good backpack for carrying the equipment when you're not using it to rest your arms a bit.

 

[f0rk]

New to me: Vettel drives in the proposed New Jersey track.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=odogYmLKM60

So good.

Hmmm, when do they lock in the dates for the 2013 races?

 

[paskowitz]

New to me: Vettel drives in the proposed New Jersey track.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=odogYmLKM60

So good.

The track looks really nice. I wonder what all the residents and local business owners will think? I know there is a lot of negative sentiment in Austin.

Also on a side note. If you are going to Austin, plan to get their early. Traffic will be a mess as Austin's streets and highways are not designed to handle an event of this magnitude.

 

[AcridMeat]

New to me: Vettel drives in the proposed New Jersey track.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=odogYmLKM60

So good.

For some reason I'm getting Detroit vibes, though it could just be the weather that day. I'm excited for it personally.

 

[DD]

The track looks really nice. I wonder what all the residents and local business owners will think? I know there is a lot of negative sentiment in Austin.

Also on a side note. If you are going to Austin, plan to get their early. Traffic will be a mess as Austin's streets and highways are not designed to handle an event of this magnitude.

Really? Why?

 

[dubc35]

I wonder what all the residents and local business owners will think? I know there is a lot of negative sentiment in Austin.

I'm sure there will be endless complaining. Circuit looks good though.

 

[Chris R]

The track looks really nice. I wonder what all the residents and local business owners will think? I know there is a lot of negative sentiment in Austin.

Also on a side note. If you are going to Austin, plan to get their early. Traffic will be a mess as Austin's streets and highways are not designed to handle an event of this magnitude.

I'm going to be getting to the track several hours early I hope. Still haven't found a hotel to book yet, but I know I won't be staying in Austin due to the prices. The drive from San Antonio doesn't look to be that bad if I save ~$150 a night

 

[AndyD]

I'm going to be getting to the track several hours early I hope. Still haven't found a hotel to book yet, but I know I won't be staying in Austin due to the prices. The drive from San Antonio doesn't look to be that bad if I save ~$150 a night

There are hotels about 25 miles away to the west at 100-150 per night.

 

[ClassyPenguin]

I might not get to go this year because of finances but next year I might (since a friend has a relative in Austin and he interested in racing).

Though personally, I would like to go to the NJ track more because visiting NYC would be something.

 

[Shaneus]

I'm sure there will be endless complaining. Circuit looks good though.

It's the same in Melbourne as well. It swells up in the leadup to it (just that the lead up for Austin is greater because it's the first year) but if it's anything like here, it'll calm down to the point where it becomes a discussion point about two weeks before and about 2-3 days after.

 

[Sloane]

New to me: Vettel drives in the proposed New Jersey track.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=odogYmLKM60

So good.

Looks cool. Will Valencia / Barcelona be dropped for this or what was the plan?

 

[Satanic Saint]

Bonus question is out on F1RM.
Answer:

Spoiler

1958(Mike Hawthorn)

 

[Xun]

Looks cool. Will Valencia / Barcelona be dropped for this or what was the plan?

Valencia will thankfully be dropped for the Mexican GP.

I'm not too sure what the NJ track will be replacing.

 

[Leonsito]

New to me: Vettel drives in the proposed New Jersey track.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=odogYmLKM60

So good.

That video has some bad editing, you can't follow shit.

 

[Yen]

Doesn't Bernie want 25 race seasons?

 

[DD]

Doesn't Bernie want 25 race seasons?

No, he wants money.

 

[Ace Harding]

I posted earlier that a buddy of mine was interviewing Vettel, and it turned out he got to ride around the NJ course with him. Here's his article on si.com:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...14/f1.america.vettel/index.html?sct=rc_t11_a0

I got a text from him a few days ago saying he was about to call Andretti and did I have any suggestions for questions. :O

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

The BBC dump the British Grand Prix onto BBC2 because of Wimbledon:

Saturday 7 July

Qualifying: 1210-1430, BBC Two/BBC Red Button/online

Sunday 8 July

Build-up: 1210-1255, BBC One/BBC Red Button/online

Race live: 1255-1530, BBC Two/BBC Red Button/online

Highlights: 1900-2000, BBC Three/online

Expect more verbal diarrhoea from The Demon Headmaster when he finds out.

 

[Gareth Bale]

So are New Jersey and Austin both going to be on the calendar next year?

 

[brotkasten]

So are New Jersey and Austin both going to be on the calendar next year?

I think so, yes.

 

[Xun]

Expect more verbal diarrhoea from The Demon Headmaster when he finds out.

Maybe because I've been drinking, but eh?

 

[dubc35]

No, he wants money.

*more money

It's funny with all the banking crap that's gone on the last couple years, 99%, 1%, etc, whenever I think of greed a picture of Bernie pops up in my head.


So, Valencia is up next. Fun track to drive on F1 2011, horrible track for the actual races though.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

The Le Mans 24 Hours thread is up;

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=478498

 

[DBT85]

Maybe because I've been drinking, but eh?

I suspect he means Eccles.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Maybe because I've been drinking, but eh?

The Demon Headmaster, The Poison Dwarf... Bernie's a man of many nicknames.

 

[acm2000]

The BBC dump the British Grand Prix onto BBC2 because of Wimbledon:



Expect more verbal diarrhoea from The Demon Headmaster when he finds out.

but wimbledon isnt on sundays?

ah its the final

 

[Xun]

I suspect he means Eccles.

The Demon Headmaster, The Poison Dwarf... Bernie's a man of many nicknames.

I was 95% sure he was referring to Bernie, but I don't think it's that big of a deal moving to BBC Two for the race.

But I guess for Bernie it probably is.

 

[Orgun]

Andrew Benson (@andrewbensonf1)
15/06/2012 11:02
Some F1 gossip, including Thailand on course for a GP in 2014 and Todt determined to help teams keep costs down bbc.in/Aphb68

GPs popping up all over the place

 

[Edmond Dantès]

GPs popping up all over the place

Beautiful country and it could make for a beautiful GP if they get the location right.

 

[Goldrusher]

confirmed:
USA - New Jersey (2013)
Russia - Sochi (2014)

likely:
Mexico - Hermanos Rodríguez (Telmex money)
Thailand - Bangkok (Red Bull money) (possibly replacing Singapore)

doubtful:
Argentina - Mar del Plata

unlikely:
South Africa - Cape Town
USA - Long Beach

 

[Lucius86]

So which classic track is getting the cut then?

 

[Goldrusher]

So which classic track is getting the cut then?

Well, next year, Valencia won't be on the calendar, only Barcelona. They will alternate as the Spanish GP. That opens up a spot for New Jersey.

 

[Megasoum]

Well, next year, Valencia won't be on the calendar, only Barcelona. They will alternate as the Spanish GP. That opens up a spot for New Jersey.

Yeah but I'm sure they will end up alternating New Jersey and Austin soon enough.

 

[brotkasten]

Ferrari questioned Pérez form after Monaco

“After Monaco, we had a discussion with Sergio,” says Luca Baldisserri, head of the Ferrari Driver Academy. “We wanted to find out why recent results had not lived up to expectations after the Malaysian Grand Prix. Pérez is undoubtedly talented but he often lets himself down by being too aggressive which, especially in Formula 1, does not deliver results.

“Montreal was a great response; a race in which Sergio not only ran at a great pace but also managed his race very well, managing to stay on-track for 50 laps on the same set of tyres.”

http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/280007/ferrari-questioned-perez-form-after-monaco/

They're already looking out for him. Bye Felipe.

 

[Deadman]

http://formulaoneupdate.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/changing-interlagos/

Looks like they are going to move the start/finish straight of brazil. Kinda sucks because that was one of the best start/finish straights in f1, but at least it will still be there.

http://www.f1zone.net/news/report-reveals-mclaren-tyre-temperature-trick/14495/

Mclaren have a "trick" that helps them regulate tyre temperature better than most.

 

[Dilly]

http://formulaoneupdate.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/changing-interlagos/

Looks like they are going to move the start/finish straight of brazil. Kinda sucks because that was one of the best start/finish straights in f1, but at least it will still be there.

http://www.f1zone.net/news/report-reveals-mclaren-tyre-temperature-trick/14495/

Mclaren have a "trick" that helps them regulate tyre temperature better than most.

Sigh

 

[Xun]

Yeah but I'm sure they will end up alternating New Jersey and Austin soon enough.

Maybe, but I know Bernie will want to get Americans as interested in the sport as he can.

 

[Megasoum]

Maybe, but I know Bernie will want to get Americans as interested in the sport as he can.

He's been trying for the last 30 years hehe

 

[Dead Man]

http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/280007/ferrari-questioned-perez-form-after-monaco/

They're already looking out for him. Bye Felipe.

They wanted to know why he had not been awesome for 5 races now? That seems a bit mental for a team he isn't even driving for.

http://formulaoneupdate.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/changing-interlagos/

Looks like they are going to move the start/finish straight of brazil. Kinda sucks because that was one of the best start/finish straights in f1, but at least it will still be there.

http://www.f1zone.net/news/report-reveals-mclaren-tyre-temperature-trick/14495/

Mclaren have a "trick" that helps them regulate tyre temperature better than most.

More ugh. Just leave things alone. Too much focus on paddocks these days, not the track itself.