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.

[mabarker1]

And they had the flash battery booster or something in the track to drive over each Lap IIRC.

Can you say ZOTTED Track Worker ? (AKA- you’re Grounded!)

[Chode]

lightning?

[mabarker1]

No the FE in the track charging thing that they would drive over to get a quick battery boost during the race. Kinda like the static electricity grounding contact in the pits in F1. But not a grounding contact.

[Chode]

the pulse must be large if it actually is recharging to any usable state... yes?

[mabarker1]

Don’t know. It wasn’t worth much hence cars 1 and 2 for a race. Only watched a few races. Not impressive.

[FreedomPoster]

[Chode]

LOLOL!!! pretty much...

[FreedomPoster]

That was the reaction to it where I found it, which was not on Reddit.

[Chode]

https://www.thedrive.com/news/haas-f1s-new-baby-pit-wall-will-save-250k-for-car-development

https://www.thedrive.com/news/red-bull-ferrari-and-rookies-what-were-watching-in-f1-preseason-testing

[BBB333]

I watched an episode of Mighty Planes that was on the 747 - 8F that transported the Formula E cars...

Each car was in it’s own ‘cocoon’ to shield the plane in case of fire...The batteries were all checked for an appropriate (low enough) temperature or the car(s) would not be loaded into the aircraft.

Incase your are interested:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8100634/?ref_=ttep_ep1

On the bright side while looking through my DVR timers yesterday I noticed F1 begins Friday AM! Go ANYONE but Hambone!

[Chode]

interesting...

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

Formula E or Formula Eat Me.

[Chode]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11798333/Lewis-Hamilton-doesnt-care-fails-win-race-long-uses-platform-change.html

[Chode]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/formulaone/article-11799835/Las-Vegas-Miami-Austin-three-EXPENSIVE-Grand-Prix-races-2023.html

[Chode]

New Corvette event will be coming to Watkins Glen

WATKINS GLEN--The Village of Watkins Glen is in full-on planning mode for the inaugural Corvette Festival. Scheduled for May 20 and 21, the Festival recognizes Watkins Glen's connection to the birth of the Corvette and celebrates the iconic sportscar's 70th birthday.
Harley Earl is considered the "father of the Corvette." Earl watched Jaguars and MGs racing on the streets of Watkins Glen and vowed that America should have its own sports car. According to experts at the Corvette Museum, Earl convinced GM to develop its own, inexpensive two-seater. Once developed, Earl took the prototype to Chevrolet, who jumped at the chance, and the Corvette was born. It debuted in 1953 at the races in Watkins Glen.
Event organizers expect between 150 and 200 Corvettes to participate in the event, which starts with a car show at Clute Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. At 6 p.m., Earl's grandson, Richard, will be the keynote speaker at the Legacy of Harley J Earl event, which will highlight the original inspiration, development, and anniversary of the initial Corvette.
On Sunday, the Corvettes will also complete a ceremonial lap of the historic Glen circuit concluding with a lap at Watkins Glen International. Schuyler County resident Tony Vickio, under the supervision of the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office, will lead Corvettes from Clute Park, to the original Start/Finish line. Organizers expect that participating Corvettes will line Fourth and Franklin Streets before the ceremonial laps begin at 10:30 a.m.
Corvette owners are invited to participate by registering online. For more information, visit the Watkins Glen Corvette Festival Facebook page (www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090224252160).

[BBB333]

Corvettes are 100% approved by FJB!

Thanks for the post nevertheless.

[Chode]

i only posted it due to the fact Harley Earl birthed the Vette here at the glen.

[BBB333]

I did not know that.

Harley Earl was a great designer.

[Chode]

100%

[Chode]

https://racingnews.co/2022/09/17/indycar-drivers-sound-off-as-colton-herta-denied-f1-superlicence/

Red Bull had interest in signing Colton Herta for F1 in 2023; The FIA won’t allow it Colton Herta has won 7 Indycar races over his five year career. However, he’s still not adequate for F1, per a goofy licence system that’s extra difficult on American drivers. Red Bull was […]