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Old 05-23-2008, 12:09 PM
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is that our Malibu Watts?
Old 05-23-2008, 12:13 PM
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Danny Watts, no idea who Malibu Watts is, I rarely venture over here. I got here using the search function the other day.
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Watched practice last night on the DVR.

I thought it was a fine gesture on Fernando Alonso's part to leave his rear wing on the track as a souvenir for some lucky fan.

However, on further review, it was clearly a calculated plan perfectly executed by the world's greatest driver........right, Sir A. Wayne?
Old 05-23-2008, 12:27 PM
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Keep it up Lewis, just keep it up. No doubt if A. Wayne comes out, he'll provide a link to when a certain driver parked his car in front of his favorite bistro for lunch.
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When MS 'parked' his car, it obviously wasn't a mistake.

So, since Fernando Alonso never makes mistakes, then detatching his rear wing at Monaco must have been part of some incredibly complex plan to improve the car's performance.

(I did like the finger gesture that Rubens gave Alonso as he drove by).

I just hope Sir A. Wayne is OK. I miss him. Maybe he's at the Renault factory gift shop, buying up all the Fernando Alonso memorabilia....in the mark down section, since he will be gone soon.
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Weather is looking like Rain!!

The weather report now has a 60% chance of rain on Saturday and a 90% chance of rain on Race day.
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Originally Posted by Ray S
Weather is looking like Rain!!

The weather report now has a 60% chance of rain on Saturday and a 90% chance of rain on Race day.
90% chance of rain on this street course means 100% entertainment!! We've been waiting all year for a rain race
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Originally Posted by flight747
We've been waiting all year for a rain race
I agree...
Old 05-23-2008, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray S
I agree...
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Old 05-23-2008, 03:47 PM
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if i was watching on TV sure rain race, but please come on guys. Think of me in the grandstands!
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Originally Posted by StickShift964
if i was watching on TV sure rain race, but please come on guys. Think of me in the grandstands!
Sorry....

Without rain, it will be a boring Monte Carlo F1 "conga line" IMHO. More of a high speed parade than a race with actual passing.
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rain coat and adult beverage should take care of it..... Ok since you are going to show us great pictures I vote that we hope for dry but cool weather and you are have lots of women in tee shirts without bras sitting around you
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Originally Posted by StickShift964
if i was watching on TV sure rain race, but please come on guys. Think of me in the grandstands!
Wait a minute!!??

Your in Monaco, probably having a light lunch on a yacht, viewing supermodels stroll by, the smell of sea air refreshing this time of year and listening to those wonderful engines hitting 19,000 RPM with the sound reverberating off the walls or perhaps in the tunnel while we're stealing a moment here or there at work to view your pictures and videotape and WE need to give you simpathy? Please... just keep the pictures and video coming Jr. We'll let you know when we feel sorry for you.
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Originally Posted by ltc
When MS 'parked' his car, it obviously wasn't a mistake.

So, since Fernando Alonso never makes mistakes, then detatching his rear wing at Monaco must have been part of some incredibly complex plan to improve the car's performance.
Clearly the car was understeering so rather than going all the way back to the pits for an adjustment, he just took away some downforce in the rear. Seems pretty smart to me. Why waste time in the pits?


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