Colin McRae vs. Michael Schumacher
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Colin McRae vs. Michael Schumacher
From F1-Live.com:
McRae calls for Schumacher duel
After winning the Safari Rally [15/07/02 - 00:02]
Reigning world champion Michael Schumacher isn't the only racing driver entering the record books this year with Rally driver Colin McRae recording the most number of rally wins in the Kenyan Safari Rally on Sunday. After taking victory, McRae then promptly called for a head-to-head shootout with his Formula One counterpart.
After notching up a world record 25th victory the Scot told the BBC he wanted to take on the four time Formula One champion in a match, which would comprise of a race in a Formula One car and then another in a Rally vehicle - with the proceeds going to charity.
Michael has yet to respond to the challenge.
McRae calls for Schumacher duel
After winning the Safari Rally [15/07/02 - 00:02]
Reigning world champion Michael Schumacher isn't the only racing driver entering the record books this year with Rally driver Colin McRae recording the most number of rally wins in the Kenyan Safari Rally on Sunday. After taking victory, McRae then promptly called for a head-to-head shootout with his Formula One counterpart.
After notching up a world record 25th victory the Scot told the BBC he wanted to take on the four time Formula One champion in a match, which would comprise of a race in a Formula One car and then another in a Rally vehicle - with the proceeds going to charity.
Michael has yet to respond to the challenge.
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It's funny you should mention a WRC driver.
Of all the motorsports out there, I have the most respect for F1 and WRC drivers......I really enjoy watching these on Speed
Can you imaging McRae doing power slides on every corner in the Ferrari F2002 and Schumacher bundled up on an ice rally or getting all dusty on the Safari Rally?
Ha! At least (in the case of Schumacher), we could get close enough to him for a photo and autograph if he was a rally driver:p
Of all the motorsports out there, I have the most respect for F1 and WRC drivers......I really enjoy watching these on Speed
Can you imaging McRae doing power slides on every corner in the Ferrari F2002 and Schumacher bundled up on an ice rally or getting all dusty on the Safari Rally?
Ha! At least (in the case of Schumacher), we could get close enough to him for a photo and autograph if he was a rally driver:p
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I think McRae would be a lot better at Formula 1, than Schuey would be at Rally driving.
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Not sure.....
But, I would definitely have to watch it!
I have only been to one F1 race so far (Montreal '02), so my experience is limited.
Next year, the goal is to attend two in Europe. But, I hadn't thought about attending a WRC race...mmmmmmmm
But, I would definitely have to watch it!
I have only been to one F1 race so far (Montreal '02), so my experience is limited.
Next year, the goal is to attend two in Europe. But, I hadn't thought about attending a WRC race...mmmmmmmm
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I went to Tennesse for the first time recently - it was actually pretty nice there. The series that morphed into the WRC used to have a rally in New England (New Hampshire or Vermont); although, like F1 until recently, hasn't been to the US for years. It's hard to say where the best place in the US for a rally would be - although I think someplace mountainous with good access (major airports nearby) is a must. This makes places like Tennessee, Colorado and the Pacific Northwest good candidates.
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Originally posted by Chappy
Not sure.....
But, I would definitely have to watch it!
I have only been to one F1 race so far (Montreal '02), so my experience is limited.
Next year, the goal is to attend two in Europe. But, I hadn't thought about attending a WRC race...mmmmmmmm
Not sure.....
But, I would definitely have to watch it!
I have only been to one F1 race so far (Montreal '02), so my experience is limited.
Next year, the goal is to attend two in Europe. But, I hadn't thought about attending a WRC race...mmmmmmmm
As for WRC, when I watch that thing on TV, I've got to wonder who's braver -- the fans or the drivers!
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Originally posted by KrispyK
Funny thing, Montreal '02 has been my only live-experience, too! Very nice to finally see the cars in person, though the general admission tickets were a patently bad idea.
Funny thing, Montreal '02 has been my only live-experience, too! Very nice to finally see the cars in person, though the general admission tickets were a patently bad idea.
Try the Gold 1, excellent viewing......or splurge and get Paddock Club!!
Those F1 cars were amazing...tons of power...and the sound!!
I am thinking Belguim and/or Austrian for next year..now, back to work if I want to go!
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Originally posted by Chappy
Try the Gold 1, excellent viewing......or splurge and get Paddock Club!!
Those F1 cars were amazing...tons of power...and the sound!!
I am thinking Belguim and/or Austrian for next year..now, back to work if I want to go!
Chappy
Try the Gold 1, excellent viewing......or splurge and get Paddock Club!!
Those F1 cars were amazing...tons of power...and the sound!!
I am thinking Belguim and/or Austrian for next year..now, back to work if I want to go!
Chappy
I never thought the cars would be THAT loud ... I was watching at the fence right before the hairpin corner, where the drivers were still at full throttle. The engine noise was such that it felt like my ears were being ripped out of my head. TV also never shows how truly fast these cars run. I've got a female friend who claims race car drivers aren't athletes and there's nothing special about 'em. I'm gonna take her to Montreal next year just to prove her wrong.
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I went with two friends and booked through gptours.com......I recommend them highly.
My 'ultimate' goal is to attend them all in the next 10 years or so
Tell your gf the drivers are definitely athletes...the serious G's that these guys endure. Can't remember the source, but I seem to recall that Schumacher loses 4 lbs. during each race....and he's already very thin!
mmmmmmm....good diet plan....high speed runs at the Nurburgring
My 'ultimate' goal is to attend them all in the next 10 years or so
Tell your gf the drivers are definitely athletes...the serious G's that these guys endure. Can't remember the source, but I seem to recall that Schumacher loses 4 lbs. during each race....and he's already very thin!
mmmmmmm....good diet plan....high speed runs at the Nurburgring
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Originally posted by Chappy
I went with two friends and booked through gptours.com......I recommend them highly.
My 'ultimate' goal is to attend them all in the next 10 years or so
Tell your gf the drivers are definitely athletes...the serious G's that these guys endure. Can't remember the source, but I seem to recall that Schumacher loses 4 lbs. during each race....and he's already very thin!
mmmmmmm....good diet plan....high speed runs at the Nurburgring
I went with two friends and booked through gptours.com......I recommend them highly.
My 'ultimate' goal is to attend them all in the next 10 years or so
Tell your gf the drivers are definitely athletes...the serious G's that these guys endure. Can't remember the source, but I seem to recall that Schumacher loses 4 lbs. during each race....and he's already very thin!
mmmmmmm....good diet plan....high speed runs at the Nurburgring
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Originally posted by KrispyK
Funny thing, Montreal '02 has been my only live-experience, too! Very nice to finally see the cars in person, though the general admission tickets were a patently bad idea.
Funny thing, Montreal '02 has been my only live-experience, too! Very nice to finally see the cars in person, though the general admission tickets were a patently bad idea.
Originally posted by Chappy
I went with two friends and booked through gptours.com......I recommend them highly.
I went with two friends and booked through gptours.com......I recommend them highly.
Cheers, BT
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Originally posted by trench
The first time I went to Montreal in 1991, general admission was actually pretty good. Even though I had seats, I walked around most of the track during practice and qualifying and had very good viewing. Too bad they figured out that if they make the general admission crappy viewing that it forces people to buy the much more expensive seats. The gold grandstands at Montreal are OK, but I think the silver seats in the Senna Ss probably give a more interesting view of the cars on track as they sweep through the corners. The golds to give a good view of the pit action - but the cars just kind of blast by during the race. Depends on what you want to see, I guess.
Cheers, BT
The first time I went to Montreal in 1991, general admission was actually pretty good. Even though I had seats, I walked around most of the track during practice and qualifying and had very good viewing. Too bad they figured out that if they make the general admission crappy viewing that it forces people to buy the much more expensive seats. The gold grandstands at Montreal are OK, but I think the silver seats in the Senna Ss probably give a more interesting view of the cars on track as they sweep through the corners. The golds to give a good view of the pit action - but the cars just kind of blast by during the race. Depends on what you want to see, I guess.
Cheers, BT
But I also cam eup with another reason for those covered-up areas: when you watch the broadcast on TV, you don't see any of the general admission clutter, just the grandstands and the cars. Screw the general admissions guys for the TV viewers!
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prior to about 1980, youused to be able to sit on the mound at the end of the hairpin. you could see the cars come through the chicane drop 5 or 6 gears into the corner and then wind out down the front straights. and the noise was awesome.
of course thinking back on it now, it was a pretty stupid place to be sitting if anything ever went wrong... just wish I'd had my camera then.
the very best way to be close at a race in to be a corner worker.
of course thinking back on it now, it was a pretty stupid place to be sitting if anything ever went wrong... just wish I'd had my camera then.
the very best way to be close at a race in to be a corner worker.
