Canada F1
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WarnerConstCo.
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I miss the race they used to have in Detroit.
I can't stand turn left racing.
Nascar=Crap.
I despise the IRL too.
I can't stand turn left racing.
Nascar=Crap.
I despise the IRL too.
mouppe
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It was an amazing weekend here in Montreal. What with England playing yesterday, my day began at 9am Saturday morning and finished at 5pm this afternoon. I caught three hours sleep in the middle. There was a Lie Nielsen hand tool show in Montreal on Friday and Saturday as well, but I had to give it a miss unfortunately.
I thoroughly encourage anyone who can to make it up here next here. It's a blast.
Richard.
I thoroughly encourage anyone who can to make it up here next here. It's a blast.
Richard.
Been to the F1 in Montreal before. Quite an experience. Nice to see the race back in Canada for sure. Lost a bit of interest/respect the last few years in F1 due to a few too many scandals, but I'll still watch occasionally. Still something strangely alluring about F1, and I like the oddball race times. Nothing like having my morning coffee watching a race, or falling a sleep on the couch in the wee hours watching a race in lieu of infomercials (not).
Thought I'd heard something that it was coming back to the US as well, but not at Indy. They better do a better job of it this time. That tire fiasco a few years back was one big nail in a coffin for many fans, or wannabe enthusiasts.
Thought I'd heard something that it was coming back to the US as well, but not at Indy. They better do a better job of it this time. That tire fiasco a few years back was one big nail in a coffin for many fans, or wannabe enthusiasts.
A different promoter in Canada representing the Montreal race who did not come to terms with Bernie Ecclestone. New group/rep has a five year deal in place, and I believe bargained for a lot less. Seems Mr E was the greedy schlep the last time, and settled for less from what I understand.
It wasn't the first time they threatened to remove the race. I forgot about when they banned cigaret sponsorship of sporting events in Canada was another close call, but the Government ponied up the cash to keep it going.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Grand_Prix
It wasn't the first time they threatened to remove the race. I forgot about when they banned cigaret sponsorship of sporting events in Canada was another close call, but the Government ponied up the cash to keep it going.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Grand_Prix
kfitzsimons
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Pretty good race for F1. Mostly they've been fairly boring parades. Canada had some passing and banging. It's a beautiful venue.
jonny round boy
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Montreal was definitely the best race of the 2010 season so far, I reckon.
And it looks like a really cool place too. When me and SWMBO finally get to do our North American road trip (sometime someday never) then we may pass through...
And it looks like a really cool place too. When me and SWMBO finally get to do our North American road trip (sometime someday never) then we may pass through...
