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fripsgirl · 03-12-2014, 02:39 PM

In recent years, I've become disenchanted with Formula One. I always start watching, but then start to trail away from it.

I will say that there is something to be said about actually being there. Anyone going to an F1 race this year?

torqdork · 03-12-2014, 02:50 PM

I'll be in Italy during the time of the Italian GP and am considering it. I imagined that with your spiffy Fiat 500 you'd be hardcore tifosi.

fripsgirl · 03-12-2014, 03:13 PM

If you're already going to be there, then definitely do it up! The atmosphere would be amazing!

I've been to the Montreal GP several times, but would love to attend one in Europe. Montreal has a great vibe, but a Euro GP... no beating that experience. Keep us posted.

cfusionpm · 03-12-2014, 03:21 PM

I'm trying to put together a trip to Austin for COTA, but it's looking at over $1,000 per person when all is said and done. For just a weekend, it's really hard to justify considering I'm spending almost the same to spend 10 days between New York and Boston later in the spring.

torqdork · 03-12-2014, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fripsgirl

If you're already going to be there, then definitely do it up! The atmosphere would be amazing!

I've been to the Montreal GP several times, but would love to attend one in Europe. Montreal has a great vibe, but a Euro GP... no beating that experience. Keep us posted.

I lived in Europe for years and drove to some GP's. You're right, they're special. The closest I've experienced in North America is the Toyota IndyCar GP at Long Beach that's in the early stages of attracting F1 back. I don't know where Long Beach will get the $3M Ecclestone fee. Maybe he'll cut them a deal now that he's an LA county landowner.

TheRipler · 03-12-2014, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by torqdork

I don't know where Long Beach will get the $3M Ecclestone fee. Maybe he'll cut them a deal now that he's an LA county landowner.

I haven't been following Long Beach, but that seems way too cheap.

GTB/ZR-1 · 03-12-2014, 08:07 PM

I was fortunate enough to see F1 a few times during it's (and MS) zenith V10 days in the late '90s/early 2000s--WHAT a spectacle...

Bigmaxy · 03-12-2014, 08:45 PM

Heading to Melbourne this weekend. Will be interesting to see and hear all the changes. Getting quite excited. :-)

rice_classic · 03-12-2014, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigmaxy

Heading to Melbourne this weekend. Will be interesting to see and hear all the changes. Getting quite excited. :-)

I'm green with jealous rage.

torqdork · 03-13-2014, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRipler

I haven't been following Long Beach, but that seems way too cheap.

You're right. That was the first number I recall a month ago but today read that it's $28M for Ecclestone alone, another $125M-$200M for FIA track upgrades.

Seems less likely and the IndyCar contract goes through 2015 anyway so the city should be grateful they get IndyCar (standing start this year), United Sports Car and Pro-Celebrity and turn a profit thanks to Toyota title sponsorship.

fripsgirl · 03-13-2014, 11:08 AM

See... now you guys have me excited about the upcoming F1 season

Has the Redbull video been posted yet? Just in case:

[ame]http://youtu.be/hFHmYFlbFn8[/ame]

cfusionpm · 03-13-2014, 11:57 AM

Yeah, I posted it a little bit ago. Thought it was funny since Red Bull used their "filming days" to make this as an excuse to run their new car some more, and the final product is nothing but CGI. Lol best of luck on Sunday!

Superhatch · 03-13-2014, 12:13 PM

In for discussion!

I've been watching F1 since the mid 90's and have been to Montreal and Austin. Thinking about going to Austin again this year as well.

Just as an aside, any rally fans can grab some great coverage at this site:

http://wrc.mirafiori.com/wrc_2014/

Wish there was something like this for F1 or Moto GP.

Superhatch · 03-13-2014, 12:53 PM

Just read the new Quali regs. Meh. Should make us get another lap in Q3 but not super exciting.

03-12-2014, 02:39 PM	#365
fripsgirl 1964 Fiat 500D Owner Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: '06 Scion xA wMods, '64 Fiat 500D Location: SoCal & TO Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In recent years, I've become disenchanted with Formula One. I always start watching, but then start to trail away from it. I will say that there is something to be said about actually being there. Anyone going to an F1 race this year? __________________ 1964 Fiat 500 driving, world traveling, yoga teaching, dog loving, carbon fiber license plate frame specialist

03-12-2014, 03:13 PM	#367
fripsgirl 1964 Fiat 500D Owner Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: '06 Scion xA wMods, '64 Fiat 500D Location: SoCal & TO Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you're already going to be there, then definitely do it up! The atmosphere would be amazing! I've been to the Montreal GP several times, but would love to attend one in Europe. Montreal has a great vibe, but a Euro GP... no beating that experience. Keep us posted. __________________ 1964 Fiat 500 driving, world traveling, yoga teaching, dog loving, carbon fiber license plate frame specialist

03-12-2014, 08:07 PM	#371
GTB/ZR-1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: '13 BRZ in WRB--let's mod!!! Location: Central, FL Posts: 1,224 Thanks: 317 Thanked 449 Times in 262 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was fortunate enough to see F1 a few times during it's (and MS) zenith V10 days in the late '90s/early 2000s--WHAT a spectacle... __________________ * ‘23 Corolla GR—AutoX/DE toy * '13 Toyobaru P&L Turbo WRB BRZ SCCA XS-A build starting. SOLD * '22 Z51 Vette--sold. * '09 Nissan GT-R--gone, but not forgotten... 10.63 @ 131+ on streeties. * '90 ZR-1 11.0 @ 130.2 & 11.2 @ 132.4 sprayed 120 shot.

03-13-2014, 11:08 AM	#375
fripsgirl 1964 Fiat 500D Owner Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: '06 Scion xA wMods, '64 Fiat 500D Location: SoCal & TO Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	See... now you guys have me excited about the upcoming F1 season Has the Redbull video been posted yet? Just in case: [ame]http://youtu.be/hFHmYFlbFn8[/ame] __________________ 1964 Fiat 500 driving, world traveling, yoga teaching, dog loving, carbon fiber license plate frame specialist

03-13-2014, 12:13 PM	#377
Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In for discussion! I've been watching F1 since the mid 90's and have been to Montreal and Austin. Thinking about going to Austin again this year as well. Just as an aside, any rally fans can grab some great coverage at this site: http://wrc.mirafiori.com/wrc_2014/ Wish there was something like this for F1 or Moto GP. __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris

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torqdork Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: RV-7 Location: Out West Posts: 1,818 Thanks: 1,042 Thanked 893 Times in 562 Posts Mentioned: 45 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I'll be in Italy during the time of the Italian GP and am considering it. I imagined that with your spiffy Fiat 500 you'd be hardcore tifosi.

03-12-2014, 08:45 PM	#372
Bigmaxy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Pegasus GTS86 Location: Aus Posts: 119 Thanks: 67 Thanked 28 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Heading to Melbourne this weekend. Will be interesting to see and hear all the changes. Getting quite excited. :-)

03-13-2014, 12:53 PM	#378
Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just read the new Quali regs. Meh. Should make us get another lap in Q3 but not super exciting. __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris

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