Comments on: Piquet just part of the problem http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/2009/09/14/piquet-just-part-of-the-problem/ The original motor racing magazine Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:54:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Alastair Warren http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/2009/09/14/piquet-just-part-of-the-problem/comment-page-2/#comment-40660 Alastair Warren Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:35:41 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=5977#comment-40660 Do QPR get as many penalties? The result was the consequence of penalties and infractions. Is the track suitable for racing on? F1 is like Kickstart that BBC televised moto cross competition where the riders got penalties for touching cones or putting their feet down? Do QPR get as many penalties? The result was the consequence of penalties and infractions. Is the track suitable for racing on? F1 is like Kickstart that BBC televised moto cross competition where the riders got penalties for touching cones or putting their feet down?

]]> By: Dave Cubbedge http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/2009/09/14/piquet-just-part-of-the-problem/comment-page-2/#comment-40659 Dave Cubbedge Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:29:04 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=5977#comment-40659 What an intersting blog this has been. I think we're way off topic by now, but just to cap it off, Eldora was almost perfect on Saturday night, weather excellent. Track was a bit dry, would've been better suited to the winged cars, but in one of those strange yin/yang things, they ran on the tacky track Friday night. In any case, a great end to our spectating season. And that Cheddarwurst was the bomb! As for Singapore......great helicopter shots on the TV coverage here and some good results for teams who needed them (except Red Bull!), but as far as racing goes it left me wanting more. What an intersting blog this has been. I think we’re way off topic by now, but just to cap it off, Eldora was almost perfect on Saturday night, weather excellent. Track was a bit dry, would’ve been better suited to the winged cars, but in one of those strange yin/yang things, they ran on the tacky track Friday night. In any case, a great end to our spectating season.

And that Cheddarwurst was the bomb!

As for Singapore……great helicopter shots on the TV coverage here and some good results for teams who needed them (except Red Bull!), but as far as racing goes it left me wanting more.

]]> By: rob widdows http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/2009/09/14/piquet-just-part-of-the-problem/comment-page-2/#comment-40577 rob widdows Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:43:59 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=5977#comment-40577 Absolutely fair Dave. Boddingtons is a fine beer. I do not drink beer any more, except Guinness which is technically a stout, when I did drink beer I often enjoyed a Bod! Hope you have/had a great weekend at the races. Night racing in Singapore? Forget it. If you want to go night racing, go to America, to Nascar or to the midgets on the half-mile ovals. The track in Singapore looks like the perimeter road of a huge prison camp. All you can see is wire fences, concrete walls and arc lamps. RW Absolutely fair Dave. Boddingtons is a fine beer. I do not drink beer any more, except Guinness which is technically a stout, when I did drink beer I often enjoyed a Bod!
Hope you have/had a great weekend at the races.
Night racing in Singapore? Forget it. If you want to go night racing, go to America, to Nascar or to the midgets on the half-mile ovals.
The track in Singapore looks like the perimeter road of a huge prison camp. All you can see is wire fences, concrete walls and arc lamps.
RW

]]> By: Alastair Warren http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/2009/09/14/piquet-just-part-of-the-problem/comment-page-2/#comment-40446 Alastair Warren Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:46:22 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=5977#comment-40446 As a Renault owner Rob we need your opinion on the ING decal bereft Renault. Renault looks good sideways on at turn 17? As a Renault owner Rob we need your opinion on the ING decal bereft Renault. Renault looks good sideways on at turn 17?

]]> By: Dave Cubbedge http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/2009/09/14/piquet-just-part-of-the-problem/comment-page-2/#comment-40415 Dave Cubbedge Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:09:01 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=5977#comment-40415 Well, the origin of the Eldora Cheddarwurst is probably way too simple - take a bratwurst and inject it with some kind of soft cheddar and there you are! Add onions, relish, mustard and ketchup and a cold American beer and presto, instant Americana. And I'm afraid it is as far removed from a good English chaddar as one can get, but as far as track food goes, it is right up there at the top. Ask Patrick Head about USAC midget car racing. Back in 2002 they held an event the night before the USGP called the Twin 25's at the paved 1/2 mile oval at what is now called O'Reilly Raceway Park. Two 25 lap midget features where the winner of the first race started dead last in the second with a $50,000 bonus if he could win the second. I walked in with Mr. Head that night and told him he was going to be entertained. In the first race, Dave Steele (a pavement expert) won going away. In the second race, Steele started last, but worked his way up and by lap 20 or so was in the lead! Of course, there were a couple yellow flag situations that bunched up the field, but to come from last to first in ANY race is quite a feat. So, American cheddar it has to be, but I'll take along a Boddington's (or two) to wash it down. Fair? Well, the origin of the Eldora Cheddarwurst is probably way too simple – take a bratwurst and inject it with some kind of soft cheddar and there you are! Add onions, relish, mustard and ketchup and a cold American beer and presto, instant Americana. And I’m afraid it is as far removed from a good English chaddar as one can get, but as far as track food goes, it is right up there at the top.

Ask Patrick Head about USAC midget car racing. Back in 2002 they held an event the night before the USGP called the Twin 25’s at the paved 1/2 mile oval at what is now called O’Reilly Raceway Park. Two 25 lap midget features where the winner of the first race started dead last in the second with a $50,000 bonus if he could win the second. I walked in with Mr. Head that night and told him he was going to be entertained. In the first race, Dave Steele (a pavement expert) won going away. In the second race, Steele started last, but worked his way up and by lap 20 or so was in the lead! Of course, there were a couple yellow flag situations that bunched up the field, but to come from last to first in ANY race is quite a feat.

So, American cheddar it has to be, but I’ll take along a Boddington’s (or two) to wash it down. Fair?

]]> By: rob widdows http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/2009/09/14/piquet-just-part-of-the-problem/comment-page-2/#comment-40394 rob widdows Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:49:02 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=5977#comment-40394 Cheddarwurst? What the hell is cheddarwurst? I trust this is not some outrageous American replica of our beloved English cheddar? Please put my mind at rest, or I will have to go to Ohio. I have eaten rumbledethumps, but not at the races. This is a rather good mixture of potato, swede, and savoy cabbage topped with mature cheddar cheese, all bashed together and inspired by an ancient Scottish recipe. It's good. In spite of the cheddarwurst I would love to be at Eldora for the races. I just love those half-mile dirt ovals, I mean that's REAL racing. When I went to Indy I took some off to go to one of these tracks and boy, did I have a great night. I sat in the front row, wanting to be as close as possible to the action, but I soon moved back a few rows. A midget car in a four-wheel drift sure as hell creates a wonderful shower of dirt. Exciting, but you need a helmet on in the crowd. If any of you want to get a fix of some seriously dramatic sport, get yourself to an American midget car oval. Wheel to wheel under the lights, a capacity crowd wooping and hollering, and some mighty fine racing. Can't beat it. They do overtaking and opposite lock. In fact they are hardly ever straight. Magic night out. Where were we? Oh, yes, Charlie Whiting, a former Brabham mechanic, should have believed what Nelson was telling him. They go back a long way. But I'm quite certain that Mr Whiting has very good reasons, in his role with the FIA, to act as he did. RW Cheddarwurst? What the hell is cheddarwurst?
I trust this is not some outrageous American replica of our beloved English cheddar? Please put my mind at rest, or I will have to go to Ohio.
I have eaten rumbledethumps, but not at the races. This is a rather good mixture of potato, swede, and savoy cabbage topped with mature cheddar cheese, all bashed together and inspired by an ancient Scottish recipe. It’s good.
In spite of the cheddarwurst I would love to be at Eldora for the races. I just love those half-mile dirt ovals, I mean that’s REAL racing. When I went to Indy I took some off to go to one of these tracks and boy, did I have a great night.
I sat in the front row, wanting to be as close as possible to the action, but I soon moved back a few rows. A midget car in a four-wheel drift sure as hell creates a wonderful shower of dirt. Exciting, but you need a helmet on in the crowd.
If any of you want to get a fix of some seriously dramatic sport, get yourself to an American midget car oval. Wheel to wheel under the lights, a capacity crowd wooping and hollering, and some mighty fine racing. Can’t beat it. They do overtaking and opposite lock. In fact they are hardly ever straight. Magic night out.
Where were we? Oh, yes, Charlie Whiting, a former Brabham mechanic, should have believed what Nelson was telling him. They go back a long way. But I’m quite certain that Mr Whiting has very good reasons, in his role with the FIA, to act as he did.
RW

]]> By: rob widdows http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/2009/09/14/piquet-just-part-of-the-problem/comment-page-2/#comment-40378 rob widdows Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:05:55 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=5977#comment-40378 Morning/Afternoon/Evening All WOW! This is truly a great blog. I'm struggling to keep abreast of it as I rush around the place talking to racing drivers and looking at racing cars. Anyway, thanks everybody and it was great to read that you appreciate the writings of Denis Jenkinson who has always been a hero of mine. Of course his report on the Mille Miglia was a prime example of how write that kind of story - but every month his Continental Notes were just a joy to read as well. He was very observant and had a real understanding of racing and racing cars. I try to emulate him but it's not easy............................! And Moss. Well, if you don't appreciate the talents and achievements of Stirling Moss then you don't understand what it's all about. If you live in the UK, listen to what he says on the ITV programme about the Revival (next Tuesday night on ITV4). Very interesting and I have rarely seen him so animated in recent years. He is genuinely a legend. My new disptach should be 'on line' today so hopefully we can all have something new to mull over. Meanwhile I am deep into my interview with Ron Dennis which appears in the December edition of the magazine. But I'll be dropping in and out of here when I get the chance. It's a beautiful autumn day here in little old England. I'm almost glad I'm not in Singapore. RW Morning/Afternoon/Evening All
WOW! This is truly a great blog. I’m struggling to keep abreast of it as I rush around the place talking to racing drivers and looking at racing cars.
Anyway, thanks everybody and it was great to read that you appreciate the writings of Denis Jenkinson who has always been a hero of mine. Of course his report on the Mille Miglia was a prime example of how write that kind of story – but every month his Continental Notes were just a joy to read as well. He was very observant and had a real understanding of racing and racing cars. I try to emulate him but it’s not easy……………………….!
And Moss. Well, if you don’t appreciate the talents and achievements of Stirling Moss then you don’t understand what it’s all about. If you live in the UK, listen to what he says on the ITV programme about the Revival (next Tuesday night on ITV4). Very interesting and I have rarely seen him so animated in recent years. He is genuinely a legend.
My new disptach should be ‘on line’ today so hopefully we can all have something new to mull over.
Meanwhile I am deep into my interview with Ron Dennis which appears in the December edition of the magazine. But I’ll be dropping in and out of here when I get the chance.
It’s a beautiful autumn day here in little old England.
I’m almost glad I’m not in Singapore.
RW

]]> By: Santiago Fernández http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/2009/09/14/piquet-just-part-of-the-problem/comment-page-2/#comment-40360 Santiago Fernández Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:05:31 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=5977#comment-40360 What a marvelous scene! El Maestro driving a race car the way it should be,even at an advanced age! I wonder what he tought when he saw his chase car spin out. That scene made me remember this video of him in a W196 racing Jack Brabham ,at another exhibition. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbc5U6wTfUw ...and him at Monaco http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRc18SfbnIM&feature=related And I also would like to thank Rob, the Motorsport team, and you guys for making this such a great place to learn and to share our passion! There are many forums and blogs on the Internet, but few of such a consistently high quality! (and troll free!) What a marvelous scene! El Maestro driving a race car the way it should be,even at an advanced age! I wonder what he tought when he saw his chase car spin out.

That scene made me remember this video of him in a W196 racing Jack Brabham ,at another exhibition.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbc5U6wTfUw

…and him at Monaco
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRc18SfbnIM&feature=related

And I also would like to thank Rob, the Motorsport team, and you guys for making this such a great place to learn and to share our passion! There are many forums and blogs on the Internet, but few of such a consistently high quality! (and troll free!)

]]> By: Rich Ambroson http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/2009/09/14/piquet-just-part-of-the-problem/comment-page-2/#comment-40353 Rich Ambroson Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:23:30 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=5977#comment-40353 Thank you, Dave. I am thankful to Motorsport and Rob Widdows (and all the backroom folks) for this arena where we can speak that language with each other. Cheers! Thank you, Dave. I am thankful to Motorsport and Rob Widdows (and all the backroom folks) for this arena where we can speak that language with each other.

Cheers!

]]> By: Dave Cubbedge http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/2009/09/14/piquet-just-part-of-the-problem/comment-page-2/#comment-40351 Dave Cubbedge Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:34:58 +0000 http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/?p=5977#comment-40351 Rich, you and I speak the same language! As I am sure many others here do as well..... Rich, you and I speak the same language! As I am sure many others here do as well…..

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