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10-06-2008, 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by JugBR  no watambe u didnt understood, im sorry.
i didnt said this poll really sux, i was ironical, because theres more options than votes, because our american fellows here are not too much interested about f1. but thats too bad for them ! f1 is the top race.
your polll is allright, and also the topic. i could disagree about one name or another but im a great fan of f1 too, and thats the funny about f1 !
regards watambe ! | nothing to be sorry about! They are just some of my favourites, id thought id put down. I think F1 is awesome. It shows what sort of speed humans are capable of. It showcases technology, skill and nerve. Its the best of the best racing against eachother.
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10-06-2008, 01:55 AM
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Country:  | im form the times of nelson piquet, alain prost, senna, nigel mansel.... this 4 guys made some of the greatest duels i ever saw.
but for me, piquet, as driver/mechanic/projectist, team mate and showman was unbelieveble. but all this guys was great pilots.
formula 1 is fantastic. you start watching it when you 6, 7 years old and never get sick of it !
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10-09-2008, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by DerAdlerIstGelandet It is called personal taste! I am sure I like things that you do not like! Am I going to ridicule and call you out for it?! No...
If everyone liked the same sport, life would be boring!
I hate F1 and all car racing as a matter of fact. It is boring to watch arrogant pricks drive around in circles or on a track for hours. But that is just my opinion, again I do not condemn you for your lack of interest in American Football. Why? Because it is personal taste! | Somehow I get the message you dont like car racing...straight shooting and direct 
For the record, I have always been a fan of Alain Prost....and of course Sir jack
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10-09-2008, 09:43 AM
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10-09-2008, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by parsifal Somehow I get the message you dont like car racing...straight shooting and direct
For the record, I have always been a fan of Alain Prost....and of course Sir jack | I don't, thumb wrestling is more exciting...
Like I said though, I was not going to post in this thread until I read Jugs, then I had to respond.
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10-09-2008, 04:46 PM
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Country:  | F1 is not my thing either but do love Motorcycle racing.
But then the best or favourite would be Valentino Rossi so a very quick discussion! | |
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10-09-2008, 06:01 PM
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Country:  | I've sort of followed F1 from the days of Stirling Moss, with lapses of interest here and there. Although I still watch now and then, I have to agree with Adler in parts, that it can, nowadays, be somewhat boring. But that's the fault, I think, of the 'organisation', in paricular, the little fellow. That said, I have no interest whatsoever in football, which I think is over-rated, over-hyped, and a waste of good grass land - as Adler said, each to their own.
But, as far as drivers go, there are so many to choose from, for loads of reasons, so I will offer Graham Hill, great driver, and a real gentleman. | |
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10-09-2008, 06:53 PM
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| Tazio Giorgio Nuvolari
165 centimeters and 57Kg of nerves.
Born in 1892 he went trough 2 world wars, the second one stole 7 years to his racing career when he was at his top.
He returned to race in 1946, aged 54 and obtained his last victory in 1950.
He started to race at 28 on motorbikes and at 31 on 4 wheels, winning everywhere and with every car or bike.
24 heures du Mans, 1000 Miglia, Vanderbilt Cup, International champioship, you name it.
Some races are legendary, like the Tigullio GP in 1924 when he broke half the car in an accident and won the race kneeling on the floor and driving with a wrench (the steering wheel and seat were broken...)
Or in Monza, bike GP of 1925: Nuvolari had an accident the week before when testing his first Alfa Romeo, was hospitalized and declared 'impossible to leave the bed for one month'.
After 4 days he asked his doctor to prepare a leather armour, the sunday was tied up, lowered on the bike and he won the race.
But the most famous was the 1935 GP of Nuerburgring when he defeated the 'uber' German team of Mercedes and Auto Union - pissing off badly a scorned Adolf...- with his old Alfa Romeo P3.
The Germans were so sure to win the race taht they did not even had ready a record with the hymn nor the Italian flag: Nuvolari supplied his own for the premiation.
Nobody else can be compared with this man.
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10-09-2008, 07:02 PM
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Country:  | I almost never look the F1 races, but I know some things about some drivers. Its personal opinion, I go for Gilles Villeneuve. | |
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10-10-2008, 11:30 AM
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Country: | the f1 history is so rich that is almost impossible we have 1 best driver of all times.
parmiggiano, are you a ferrarista ? do you think massa still have chances to win this year ?
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10-10-2008, 09:13 PM
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Country: | Massa still has a chance IMO. The poll is really best/favourite hence why I voted for Gilles Villeneuve. His duel with Rene Arnioux is the most amazing bit of driving I have ever seen. Enzo Ferrari said that he could do things in a car that nobody else could.
Nouvalari is also an unbelievably ballsy driver!
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10-10-2008, 09:23 PM
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| Well, let's say that Villeneuve (Gilles) is the pilot of the modern era who most reminds 'Nivola' for his courage and his 'different' skills.
That's probably the reason why Enzo Ferrari was in love with Gilles.
About Massa, he had more bad luck than good luck this year, and the Ferrari team is making too many mistakes.
But he is fast and the car is running well, if they don't do stupid things he still can win.
Hamilton is faster as a pilot but not yet mature, if put under pressure he can make mistakes like last year.
.. and of course I am for Ferrari, could it be different?
PS: I would add Rudolph Caracciola and Bernd Rosemeyer to the pool.
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10-10-2008, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Parmigiano Well, let's say that Villeneuve (Gilles) is the pilot of the modern era who most reminds 'Nivola' for his courage and his 'different' skills.
That's probably the reason why Enzo Ferrari was in love with Gilles.
About Massa, he had more bad luck than good luck this year, and the Ferrari team is making too many mistakes.
But he is fast and the car is running well, if they don't do stupid things he still can win.
Hamilton is faster as a pilot but not yet mature, if put under pressure he can make mistakes like last year.
.. and of course I am for Ferrari, could it be different?
PS: I would add Rudolph Caracciola and Bernd Rosemeyer to the pool. | exactly they are similar drivers really Gilles and Nivola, both go 110% and really push the limits. Gilles was very fast but his driving style probably cost him a few wins (not to mention his life RIP)
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10-10-2008, 11:44 PM
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Country: | i think what cost his life was the technical limitations of that time. today, would be considered a silly accident.
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10-12-2008, 12:11 AM
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Country: | that is true, but his pushing to hard and was going to fast for his car. He tried to push the car past its limits in qualifying.
I can't believe nobody has voted for Senna!
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