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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 11:07 AM
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If Hamilton wants to win the championship, he should just fallow nico and stay in 2nd place for the race. No chance for nico to take him out if he's behind nico.
Smart man! I can't wait to hear Lewis second guessing the strategy throughout the entire race if he's not in the lead though.
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 07:21 AM
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But 2nd place won't matte with double points, am I wrong?

Isn't it winner take all between Nico and Lewis?
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 10:06 AM
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For the title, Ham has to place 2nd if Ros wins

Pulling for the Ros title win
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 03:21 PM
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I've got to say both the USGP and Brazil races were pretty exciting in their own ways. I just wished Brazil allowed more passing with a slightly longer DRS zone. I think Lewis would've been able to make the pass on Nico if that were the case.

As far as the WDC is concerned this has to be one of the more exciting seasons given double points at the end. There seems to be multiple scenarios where Lewis or Nico can win. If anyone of them doesn't finish the race due to a mechanical then the other one will win it. If Nico finishes behind Lewis, it's over. Lewis can afford to finish behind Rosberg depending on what position Nico finishes.

Or Lewis could just take out Rosberg in turn 1 aka Senna style and solidify his win. Har Har Har ....
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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 06:04 AM
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the mechanical is what worries me. Considering all Hamiltons DNFs earlier on, it could always rear its head again; and Abu Dahbi should be pretty hot
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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 09:24 AM
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Does anyone know the engine status for Lewis and Nico? I.E. how they distributed their 5 units through the year? Wondering if Lewis or Nico has a fresh engine for this weekend...
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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 10:14 AM
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Sorry no clue on that .... but

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2014/1...unding-effort/

It seems Caterham will be running at the last GP. How can you not cheer for them now? I hope Kobay gets to end the year with that team.
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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 10:31 AM
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Did a little F1 racing this last weekend. (1/10th scale) I can't afford to race real F1 cars. It was a big race that brought in guys from all over the country. Rocking my ETS sweatshirt as I (Robert) took TQ and the win.




- Robert B.
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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 10:49 AM
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nice. congrats. they gave you a rolex too.
those F1 don't look like 2014 specs with ugly nose.

i used to race nitro rc cars back in the day. mostly dirt oval, but some 1/8 buggy also.
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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by honda-guy
nice. congrats. they gave you a rolex too.
those F1 don't look like 2014 specs with ugly nose.

i used to race nitro rc cars back in the day. mostly dirt oval, but some 1/8 buggy also.
Not quite a rolex but it is a really nice watch.


Nope. Rules are just that it has to be a 2000+ model body style.


Ya, we have a bunch of on and off road tracks locally. 1 giant 1/4 scale outdoor track as well.

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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 11:57 AM
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that looks awesome. never did a road course before. are there advantages to different body style? not sure if earo are significant at that scale or speed. do you have videos?
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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 04:41 PM
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Drag doesn't come into play until around 50 MPH and meaningful downforce isn't generated until north of 80, even at scale.

CG height does matter though, so the lower everything is, the better.
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 10:37 AM
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Seems like Kobay will be at the last race:

http://www.planetf1.com/driver/18227...-for-Abu-Dhabi

Some good news I guess.
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 05:20 PM
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 08:58 PM
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