F1 - GP (General Purpose)

Chode ^ | 8/5/2009 | Chode

[Chode]

This will be a general purpose thread for F1 news and pings that really don't require a thread of their own.

[Bob434]

I record the e series once I. A great whole, and end up deleting it after a few minutes. Nothing but follow the ,eader in my opinion. I suppose the oval tracks might be OK perhaps, but the street courses are too boring for me. I just can’t get into the e series

[Seruzawa]

The ICE racing has enough trouble with everyone running the same engine configurations. With E racing the powerplants will be even more identical platform to platform. May as well got back to the old VW racing series where everyone drove stock beetles.

[EEGator]

Lewis Hamilton sucks.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

If I remember correctly, the automobile was invented by his tribe in Africa.

[Henchster]

Shamilton didn’t go to visit HIS tribe, he went to visit Obama’s.

[Bob434]

yeah i just cant get into e series at all- id rather watch paint dry-

[Lockbox]

Lots of what we consider racing is missing from Formula E; sounds, smells, real race tracks, beautiful women 😂

[Seruzawa]

That too. The wail of V-12 engines at 15,000 rpms is irreplaceable. There is nothing exciting about slot cars, no matter how big they are.

[Chode]

LOL, you guys are killing me...

[Chode]

Kimi Raikkonen comments on NASCAR test; Set for Watkins Glen

Shane Walters
18 mins ago

The F1 star is set to run his first NASCAR Cup Series race

Back in 2011, Kimi Raikkonen ventured into NASCAR with 1 race in NASCAR Xfinity Series and another in the Truck Series. This weekend, he makes his NASCAR Cup Series debut.

View the Kimi Raikkonen paint scheme below.

He’s driving a third entry for Trackhouse Racing via the No. 91. The car was announced earlier this year and will see a rotation of elite drivers from outside the world of stock car racing. The F1 champion is the first driver to sit in the seat.

Earlier this week, Raikkonen ran a short test at Virginia International Raceway. The track is absent from the Cup schedule. It just gave Raikkonen a chance to get familar with the machine.

Several months ago, NASCAR adjusted their testing rules for ‘elite’ drivers. For 2022, most race weekends see a brief 20 minute practice session. On top of a testing ban, that makes it extremely difficult for Raikkonen and other drivers coming from outside the traditional NASCAR ladder system.

Now, Raikkonen is ready. He’ll make his debut this weekend at Watkins Glen International.

Trackhouse Racing shop; Take a look inside the NASCAR team (Photos)

Kimi Raikkonen comments

Kimi Raikkonen (Photo: Project 91)

“I don’t have anything to compare but it was nice to get some laps, even though it;s not exactly the same car that we’re going to race,” Kimi Raikkonen stated.

“I’m sure it will be a bit easier going into practice on the race day. I have little experience with the Cup car.”

“It’s honestly, more or less, what I expected. It’s ok, the same thing happens with a normal car, when the tires get hot you start sliding more. So far, it’s been good.”

“Without [the test], practice and qualifying would be a lot harder. Thanks to NASCAR to have those few laps.”

“It’s been fun being in the car. I haven’t driven any race car since the last F1 race.”

Raikkonen’s last F1 race was at the end of the 2021 season.

Trackhouse Racing adds third NASCAR entry with Project 91

Kimi Raikkonen
NASCAR Test
Video

Kimi’s out here laying down some laps 💨 pic.twitter.com/UVIQ6K7Kbj— PROJECT91 (@THProject91) August 11, 2022

[Bullish]

I like the paint on that one.

[ROCKLOBSTER]

What’s he gonna think when some “rubbin’s racin” hack runs into him?

[Chode]

i think he can prolly give as good as he gets

[Chode]

yup

[frithguild]

I love this. I haven’t heard the interview but having read it, I can hear Kimi speaking. I’ll be on the edge of my sear for this race. I hope Kimi realizes how durable these cars are!

[Chode]

100% i finally have somebody to root for again...

[Bob434]

Will Noosecar let him beat bubba wallace?

[Chode]

Kimi will tell them,

Leave me Alone... I Know What I’m Doing!!!

[Bob434]

Lol,he will too 😀

[bugseye]

Kimi’s comments after testing at Virginia International Raceway:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1uy3261Q1I

Kimi on track at VIR:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svxTP8pTwdg