BBC Red Button channel 301 tonight 10pm - midnight
Season preview :laugh3:
(To say nothing of Suzi Perry :drool: :heart2:)
Quote from: newportnobby on March 13, 2014, 08:15:20 PM
BBC Red Button channel 301 tonight 10pm - midnight
Season preview :laugh3:
(To say nothing of Suzi Perry :drool: :heart2:)
mmm.....Suzi Perry :heart2: The only reason I watched the Gadget show !
F1 is ok too...
Thanks for the heads up :thumbsup: I'll look forward to watching it....the cars that is! :D
At last! Now the world will make sense for 10 months. :thumbsup:
You can keep the cars, I'll just take Suzi ;)
Does she still wear those leather trousers? :drool:
Paul
:music:
If you knew Suzi, like I know Suzi - oh, oh, oh what a gal
:music:
Yeah - I know - I'm old.............and so is the coat I'm getting :goodbye:
Have to say thought her best days were when she wore those tight fitting leather bottoms in the British Superbike series some years back.... As I recall the cameraman was really good at panning! :goggleeyes: :drool:
Must have been the same cameraman that used to zoom in on Annabel Croft's bum in that jumpsuit on "Treasure Hunt" :D
Paul
Any one interested:
http://www.brandshatchmastersfestival.com/index.php/event-news/item/73-f1-celebration-for-brands-hatch-festival (http://www.brandshatchmastersfestival.com/index.php/event-news/item/73-f1-celebration-for-brands-hatch-festival)
Roger
well, I for one will be glad when the Aussie race is over. it adds at least 20 mins to a 20 minute journey to work, close enough to where I work to hear, but far enough that I cannot see anything! Grrr. it would be great if we could look out of a 2nd floor window and at least get a glimpse, but they put fences up specifically to block the views! cheers, Bill.
Man, if I was in Aus there is no way I would not be at that race. My mother would have a hard time after being sold into slavery but heck it would be worth it!
Quote from: Mr.Grumpy on March 13, 2014, 10:46:10 PM
Man, if I was in Aus there is no way I would not be at that race. My mother would have a hard time after being sold into slavery but heck it would be worth it!
:laughabovepost: :laughabovepost: :laughabovepost: :laughabovepost: :laughabovepost:
Who's Suzi Perry :uneasy:
I am about 25km away from the track, so it has no direct effect on me other than the occasional aircraft waiting for its slot in the pre-show. I've been to one of them down here a few years back, but really feel that this is one sport best viewed on TV (which I certainly will be doing).
Quote from: Bealman on March 14, 2014, 02:55:10 AM
Who's Suzi Perry :uneasy:
Don't you have Google down there George? ;)
If you do then don't click on 'images' if you're wearing tight trousers! :goggleeyes:
Paul
OK... :uneasy:
And sorry, Martink, but I've just found yet another reason not to go to Melbourne :D ;D
I was looking forward to it until I found it it's not on the proper telly :veryangry:
:laughabovepost: :laughabovepost:
Not the proper telly. Like it!
Quote from: Sprintex on March 14, 2014, 04:45:52 AM
Quote from: Bealman on March 14, 2014, 02:55:10 AM
Who's Suzi Perry :uneasy:
Don't you have Google down there George? ;)
If you do then don't click on 'images' if you're wearing tight trousers! :goggleeyes:
Paul
Steady George I.m not sure your ready for this ! :bounce:
Curious and curiouser. Having a Friday evening beer at moment. Will investigate on real computer later. Wouldn't like me beer to go flat.
One thing I've learned here in Australia. Get priorities right. :beers:
Quote from: newportnobby on March 13, 2014, 08:15:20 PMBBC Red Button channel 301 tonight 10pm - midnight
Season preview
This has been on all week!
Equally, the program itself is only 15 minutes long, and repeats
Comes up on my TV as :
BBC RB 301
The channel number is 112
For some reason it puts all the Red Button channels in the 100 series
I was disappointed with the program, I missed the first hour due to watching the Billionaire program then I switched over to 301 only to be met with the repeated clip :thumbsdown:
cheers John.
Who's Suzi Perry
I could've sworn you asked that on page 1 ;)
Paul
A million Suzi Perrys will never equal one Jake Humphrey.
Those clowns on Sky are getting more tolerable. Their first race coverage way back when they took over was hilariously bad.
My lady's mother is a massive F1 fan and we watch via her Sky Go account. Those eager but not able to watch (It's at 6am on Sunday btw!) - ask a friend with Sky + (Sports or HD) if they'll set you up on theirs.
Quote from: mjkerr on March 14, 2014, 10:33:13 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on March 13, 2014, 08:15:20 PMBBC Red Button channel 301 tonight 10pm - midnight
Season preview
This has been on all week!
So I only found out about it yesterday ::)
Perhaps you should have let us know it was on :P
Quote from: Oldun on March 14, 2014, 04:58:00 PM
:-[ Oops (Sorry mods)
No....No...Keep em coming :goggleeyes: I'm sure the Mods won't mind, I certainly don't! :)
Quote from: Mr Sprue on March 14, 2014, 05:19:00 PM
Quote from: Oldun on March 14, 2014, 04:58:00 PM
:-[ Oops (Sorry mods)
No....No...Keep em coming :goggleeyes: I'm sure the Mods won't mind, I certainly don't! :)
This is the last one :( or I'll get banned :worried:
I feel like I have to apologise to all women on behalf of my gender.
I'm no feminist, and I'm definitely no white knight but I reckon you're at risk of alienating some female members or younger guys like myself with this discussion!
If we want model railroading to remain accessible to all ages and genders then we can't be acting like pervy old men as that is the very thing that will deter young women from giving it a go.
So it would be good of you guys to make your post edits and de-daily-mail-ise this thread, then we can talk about motor racing!
^ P.s. I apologise in advance to any mods who consider this horrific back-seat moderating.
P.P.s. I mean no disrespect to the above posters either, I would gladly have this conversation elsewhere i.e. the pub. :beers:
I'm sure if George Clooney, Brad Pitt or Ashton Kutcher were presenting F1 we would be 'enjoying' pictures of them too. This is the general discussion thread so not limited to railways or modelling, apart from the playboy vest picture which is no doubt supposed to be sexy I would be surprised if any of our lovely lady members would be offended.
And there is nothing pervy about admiring what one perceives to be a beautiful person.
Anyway I'm just gutted Paul Di Resta didn't get a drive this season, it would seem that money is more important than talent and the Russians are coming, again! Guess I'll be on the side of Kimi this season ;)
Sorry to contest your comment but I ain't acting like a pervie old man - I am a pervy old man hehehe!!
Anyway getting away from Suzi for a mo, I have just watched a replay of the first practice session, bloomin ell these things sound different!!!!!
No high pitched screaming engines at all, I was expecting it to be a little different but not this different but if we get a decent season with great racing then I will NOT be complaining.
Best wishes
Simon
I am also sad about DiResta, he never got the chance in F1 he deserved. McLaren should have signed him instead of Magnussen to keep a full British team although he shows lots of potential.
At least I will get to see Paul race this year, on the box, as he has signed to return to the DTM!
Best wishes
Simon
Quote from: Mr Sprue on March 14, 2014, 05:19:00 PM
Quote from: Oldun on March 14, 2014, 04:58:00 PM
:-[ Oops (Sorry mods)
No....No...Keep em coming :goggleeyes: I'm sure the Mods won't mind, I certainly don't! :)
If the pictures are subject to copyright and posted without permission, then the Mods will mind
:NGF:
Actually Suzi knows more about the sport than messers Humphrey and Ryder combined 8)
That she is so much prettier than previous hosts is simply an added bonus... :heart2:
When I went to pick up Mrs B from work yesterday arvo I popped into a pub on the way (as one does) and found meself in front of a telly with it on. They had a time trial going with a Mercedes you can buy, a V8 supercar and a Formula 1 car. Totally pointless.
Oh, so that's Suzi Perry
I prefer to watch my F1 on Sky as I actually get to se all the races live rather than a bucket load of highlights, ok so I do not get Suzie presenting but we have Natalie Pinkham instead, not a disappointment cos she looks great and knows her stuff!! Not going to include piccies, for those who want to, just to go google etc!
BUT, I do miss Georgie Thompson!!
Sorry guys
Simon
As a Mod, I felt perhaps I should have removed the 'more glamorous' pics of Suzi.
I just couldn't bring myself to do it, though :heart2:
Sigh!.... :( How I miss that awesome sound of the V12 Ferrari! :'( check out how much slower the gear changes are without the aid of an ECU, back then it was a semi auto gearbox with a gear change bar mounted behind the steering wheel!
Ferrari F1/89 LOUD V12 F1 SOUND ex-Gerhard Berger (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTeZRlpVweo#ws)
As much as I like Suzi I would much rather prefer to ride this beast :-[ :)
To this simpleton's mind, the lower 'growl' of the new 1.6 litre turbocharged engines sounds really good. However, it'll be interesting to see how they all get on with just 100kgs (135 litres) of fuel :hmmm:
Quote from: newportnobby on March 14, 2014, 09:57:02 PM
To this simpleton's mind, the lower 'growl' of the new 1.6 litre turbocharged engines sounds really good.
Even better then when they are racing wheel to wheel, they might even sound like a V12.... :no:
You have a point regarding the 100 litres of fuel though, one name that does spring to mind regarding conservation is Lewis Hamilton. But there will be an onboard computer to work out how much fuel is being burnt off so the driver if needed can be told to turn down the wick. ::)
P.S. "Simpleton" please explain?
Fuel and reliability seem to be the big issues, Lotus guy the other day said that with a massive amount of luck they may get one of their cars to the end of the first race! Lots of confidence there then!!
I would prefer to not have this issue with fuel and tyre conservation, I want to see the best drivers in the world racing the best cars in the world flat out from lights to flag, not poodling to ensure they get to the end.
Bah Humbug!!!
heheh
Simon
Quote from: bridgiesimon on March 14, 2014, 11:06:53 PM
I would prefer to not have this issue with fuel and tyre conservation, I want to see the best drivers in the world racing the best cars in the world flat out from lights to flag, not poodling to ensure they get to the end.
Well said :thumbsup: It's meant to be about racing and who's the fastest/best team combo.
Paul
Quote from: bridgiesimon on March 14, 2014, 11:06:53 PM
I would prefer to not have this issue with fuel and tyre conservation, I want to see the best drivers in the world racing the best cars in the world flat out from lights to flag, not poodling to ensure they get to the end.
My sentiments exactly :claphappy:
I want to see a proper motor race, not a Sunday cruise/fuel economy run :veryangry:
Roger
Yeah, there were several frustrating races like that last year, one I remember hearing that the drivers were on fuel conservation after only 2 laps!!
Aaaaargh!!
Simon
Oh dear, I appear to be surrounded by petrolhead tragics... ah well. ;D
As the mod who asked who you-know-who is, I'm pleased with the very sensible judgement displayed by NPN :thumbsup:
It's interesting How a sport with so much money is concerned with fuel consumption and making it last :doh:
I really don't mind what the sport does as long as it allows "Real Racing". Too many times we now see penalties for the slightest offence. Let the guys get on with it. Yes I know people can be "aggressive" in their driving, but the greats don't get held back by this. Senna and Prost, Mansell and Piquet all had their moments with some nasty times..... their one over ruling thought though was to win.
As an ex racer, albeit 2 wheels not four, I want to see open competitive racing as much as possible and not get cars dragged back to almost "go-kart" status where so much is about being on the front of the grid at the start.
How about handicapping based on last years performance; happens in horse racing. If teams don't like it let the "all powerful" Bernie Ecclestone sort them out. He may not be liked but he does seem to be able to control it all. Although recent allegations of corruption may prove interesting
Possibly the wrong place to ask but I made a comment in this thread last night and its been removed, can anyone explain why this might be?
thanks
Hi Michael,
I've checked the logs and cannot see any record of your post being removed. Can you remember the time when you posted it?
Did you check that your post actually displayed in the thread? There is an issue where if member post at exactly the same time, posts can be lost (as I know to my cost :worried:)
Pengi
Quote from: bridgiesimon on March 14, 2014, 11:06:53 PM
I would prefer to not have this issue with fuel and tyre conservation, I want to see the best drivers in the world racing the best cars in the world flat out from lights to flag, not poodling to ensure they get to the end.
Quite agree Simon, it seems now to be more about driver/car management than actual racing, how long before we have computer controlled cars going round with drivers redundant!
Quote from: Pengi on March 15, 2014, 07:46:55 AM
Hi Michael,
I've checked the logs and cannot see any record of your post being removed. Can you remember the time when you posted it?
Did you check that your post actually displayed in the thread? There is an issue where if member post at exactly the same time, posts can be lost (as I know to my cost :worried:)
Pengi
hi think it was about 10pm last night. I definitely pressed post but I think after that I may have pressed the back button on the browser, might that have deleted it?
it was hardly the most profound of posts so its no big loss, as I recall I think I agreed with simon about how good skys coverage of f1 is but dissagreed with him about di resta, I think the blocks talentless. Bit like max chilton but because hes british the pundits big him up!
The only good thing I can imagine coming out of the smaller engines/fuel limitation is that more manufacturers will be able to afford to go racing and we may end up with more teams participating so bigger grids. I believe Honda and Toyota are already thinking along those lines :hmmm:
If you take 2 wheel racing for example the 'main event', MotoGP, takes a back seat in my opinion to the Moto3 and Moto2 purely because the latter have bigger grids and are thus more exciting to watch.
Quote from: Mr Sprue on March 14, 2014, 10:20:12 PM
P.S. "Simpleton" please explain?
My dictionary describes a simpleton as being "a gullible or half witted person" which most would agree is certainly applicable to me :laugh:
Quote from: newportnobby on March 15, 2014, 01:27:44 PM
My dictionary describes a simpleton as being "a gullible or half witted person" which most would agree is certainly applicable to me :laugh:
Sorry I have to disagree with you there. In my books anyone that is a petrol head and has the hots for Suzi is definitely
not a gullible or half witted person. :)
I am on holidays at the moment but still 1,500km away from my home town of Melbourne, even when I lived down there I never went to the GP or bothered to watch it on the TV.
To much follow the leader stuff and not enough action, give me the Drags anyday.
Here is a true blue Aussie muscle car, pic taken at Willowbank Raceway Brisbane.
(http://i59.tinypic.com/f3f2as.jpg)
How does the driver see where he's going
But surely it's pretty much always been about fuel and tyre management... :hmmm:
OK, forum revheads... they're off!
Oops, I'm not supposed to be watching... :worried:
I'm quite liking the quieter engine noise, you can now hear so many other things going on around the car :thumbsup:
I'm going for the debut Aussie... wots his name? Richardio? :thumbsup:
I'm now saying nothing so's as not to spoil it for those waiting for the highlights on the proper telly :-X
OK... but Richarddio or whatever did ok . There. Nondescriptive result. Don't wanna spoil Sunday TV!
;D :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
George
Quote from: Bealman on March 16, 2014, 12:46:53 AM
How does the driver see where he's going
Satnav maybe? :hmmm:
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on March 16, 2014, 06:29:42 AM
I'm quite liking the quieter engine noise, you can now hear so many other things going on around the car :thumbsup:
Not for me they are starting to sound a bit like F2 cars, remove another 2 cylinders and job done.
However I have to add the sound of turbo's whistled sweetly, but no way as sweet as a Thumpers! ::)
I'm loving it. The whine of the drivetrain, the squeal of the tyres when they leave the pits. It had never occurred to me before because you couldn't hear it over the engine, but of course the tyres squeal!
Dear oh dear. We are a bit car tragic over there, aren't we. ;D
As I type this, they are dismantling the stands, etc in Melbourne and will be moving it all off to the next circus! Wherever that is....? :sleep:
Vroom brum!
Oh... wasn't he a little car filling in the Magic Roundabout slot?
Whatever happened to Brum? :(
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on March 16, 2014, 06:29:42 AM
I'm quite liking the quieter engine noise, you can now hear so many other things going on around the car :thumbsup:
Well I miss the sound of those engines, it has taken much of the enjoyment away for me :'( :thumbsdown: :veryangry:
cheers John.
Quote from: Bealman on March 16, 2014, 11:08:16 AM
Whatever happened to Brum? :(
Google is your friend (http://www.cotswoldmotoringmuseum.co.uk/homeofbrum) ;)
Paul
Quote from: scotsoft on March 16, 2014, 03:16:28 PM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on March 16, 2014, 06:29:42 AM
I'm quite liking the quieter engine noise, you can now hear so many other things going on around the car :thumbsup:
Well I miss the sound of those engines, it has taken much of the enjoyment away for me :'( :thumbsdown: :veryangry:
cheers John.
Me too. :'(
Quote from: scotsoft on March 16, 2014, 03:16:28 PM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on March 16, 2014, 06:29:42 AM
I'm quite liking the quieter engine noise, you can now hear so many other things going on around the car :thumbsup:
Well I miss the sound of those engines, it has taken much of the enjoyment away for me :'( :thumbsdown: :veryangry:
cheers John.
Stand anywhere on the A38 between Mansfield and the M1, and your engine noise enjoyment will return!
For those that miss the sound it may be a good idea to take up Bee Keeping as a hobby, you can hear that buzz whenever you feel like it ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Sprintex on March 16, 2014, 03:23:29 PM
Quote from: Bealman on March 16, 2014, 11:08:16 AM
Whatever happened to Brum? :(
Google is your friend (http://www.cotswoldmotoringmuseum.co.uk/homeofbrum) ;)
Paul
Thanks for that. He's more ugly than I remembered.
Re my posting for:
http://www.brandshatchmastersfestival.com/index.php/event-news/item/73-f1-celebration-for-brands-hatch-festival (http://www.brandshatchmastersfestival.com/index.php/event-news/item/73-f1-celebration-for-brands-hatch-festival)
It seems that I am taking part on the Sunday. Will be on the Series 2 Club stand and at the
end of the day we get the chance to do a lap around the racing circuit in our Land Rovers :claphappy:
Roger
Brands Hatch will always hold a soft spot for me (or should it be a sore spot). Although the scene of the majority of my high speed get-offs, I managed a least one tumble at every bend on the club circuit, it generally had more run-off area than any other circuit and for me felt a "safe circuit".
Quote from: trainsdownunder on March 17, 2014, 05:59:41 AM
Brands Hatch will always hold a soft spot for me (or should it be a sore spot). Although the scene of the majority of my high speed get-offs, I managed a least one tumble at every bend on the club circuit, it generally had more run-off area than any other circuit and for me felt a "safe circuit".
Crikey Col that description sounds like Brisbane in peak hour :doh:
Check out the news, big development after the race yesterday oops Red Bull!! Wahay McLaren
best wishes
Simon
Quote from: Bealman on March 16, 2014, 11:08:16 AM
Dear oh dear. We are a bit car tragic over there, aren't we. ;D
As I type this, they are dismantling the stands, etc in Melbourne and will be moving it all off to the next circus! Wherever that is....? :sleep:
Vroom brum!
Oh... wasn't he a little car filling in the Magic Roundabout slot?
Whatever happened to Brum? :(
Brim is the star attraction at the museum at Bourton on the Water in the Cotswolds.
I acquired that info from earlier in the thread.
Thanks, though!
Quote from: Bealman on March 17, 2014, 08:35:15 AM
I acquired that info from earlier in the thread.
Thanks, though!
Must have been from the post "Google is you friend". I found out by going to Bourton in the Water lots of times.
So you actually got on Google and found out for yourself. You could have done that earlier without prompting George. Saved us the bother.
Wonder where Wollongong is? And what are the opening hours of the Hangdog Climbing Gym.
Quote from: bridgiesimon on March 17, 2014, 08:04:19 AM
Check out the news, big development after the race yesterday oops Red Bull!! Wahay McLaren
best wishes
Simon
Not so fast, Simon :no:
From what I heard the fuel flow sensor is an FIA part fitted to all cars and Red Bull's computer data shows different results to the sensor. Their argument therefore is the sensor was faulty.
I guess we won't know until the results of their appeal :hmmm:
Yeah but reports suggest they used a non FIA part instead. Be an interesting argument based on the original being unreliable and then the replacement allegedly allowing too much fuel to flow.
would not be surprised if the appeal is thrown out.
simon
Are they actually racing cars these days, or just playing the ultimate computer game :whistle:
Roger
Were they not told before the race that there was a discrepancy? As well as during the race as well...They were made aware and chose to do nothing, well, no; they chose to tell Ricciardo to hit the pips. They could have easily taken the hit in performance and dialed it down and then blamed the FIA device for costing them a few points rather than telling their driver to ramp it up and then subsequently be disqualified. On the form of the cars (or complete lack of form in Red Bulls case) I can fully believe that they were using more fuel at times, Ricciardo came from nowhere in both qualifying and the race, completely against the previous performance of the car. Even so, well played McLaren, nice to have you back; and comiserations to Mercedes and Williams for not having both cars finish. Bottas had an absolute stonker of a race.
Totally agree, I do not think it was a coincidence that this occurred at the same time as a peak in performance.
I was really pleased to see Williams running so well again and love their new sponsor and livery, roll on the next race.
Simon
The reports I've read suggest the other teams dialled it back a bit to allow for issues with the flow sensor...
The mere fact that we are having this discussion proves, to me at least, how ridiculous F1 has become now. Teams should be given a maximum budget for the season, a limit on engine quotas and cubic capacity and then allowed to race their cars instead of the priority being managing them around a circuit. Let them use as much fuel as they want, no restrictions on wings etc, let them really innovate instead of tying their hands all the time
This is, supposed to be, motor racing not vehicle management. It is already the safest the sport has ever been, just let them race for goodness sake.
Quote from: Lawrence on March 20, 2014, 08:27:05 AM
The mere fact that we are having this discussion proves, to me at least, how ridiculous F1 has become now. Teams should be given a maximum budget for the season, a limit on engine quotas and cubic capacity and then allowed to race their cars instead of the priority being managing them around a circuit. Let them use as much fuel as they want, no restrictions on wings etc, let them really innovate instead of tying their hands all the time
This is, supposed to be, motor racing not vehicle management. It is already the safest the sport has ever been, just let them race for goodness sake.
Complete agreement :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Does all that mean you are sticking up for our young Aussie, then? ???
Totally agree with the comments. Please let them race!! I do not know of another series like it. Would be like telling footballers to walk around for most of the match and only run for the last 10 minutes!!
get rid of all the driver aids as well and the auto gearboxes!!
Simon
My local football team seem to come across other teams who play that way. The number of games they have lost in the last few minutes is beyond a joke.
Take out the engines and give them pedal cars. Environmentally friendly, safer, quiet, and promotes fitness 8-)