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Originally Posted by samerthehammer,Mar 11 2008, 02:43 AM
i didnt think about getting the kart asap but had similar idea as urs lol.
Yeah. The kart idea had already ocurred to me. Good thing is I still have a few years to figure it out.
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Originally Posted by Popeye,Mar 11 2008, 04:52 AM
No Super Aguri 
I read they got an infusion of money, and are keeping TS and AD, which to me sounds like good news.
Super Aguri F1 team confirms takeover and drivers
21:13, March 11, 2008
Struggling Super Aguri confirmed Japan's Takuma Sato and Britain's Anthony Davidson as their 2008 drivers on Tuesday after agreeing to a takeover of the Formula One team.
"We have reached agreement with Magma Group regarding the acquisition of the Super Aguri F1 team," the Honda-backed team said in a statement issued ahead of Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
"Magma has also reached agreement with Honda Motor Co. Ltd regarding technical cooperation and engine supply to Super Aguri. "It is expected the acquisition process will be completed over the next few weeks."
No financial details were given.
The team said Sato and Davidson, who raced for Super Aguri last year, would continue as the driving line-up.
Magma Group is run by Martin Leach, a former president of Ford Europe as well as ex-chief executive of Maserati and ex-managing director of Mazda Japan.
The company's Ultramotive division are based at the Leafield facility in central England used by Super Aguri and now-defunct Arrows before them.
Aguri founder Aguri Suzuki, a former grand prix driver, said in the statement he looked forward to working closely with Magma.
BIG ADVANTAGE
"I was not worried at all about our drivers for 2008," added the Japanese. "It will be a big advantage for us that we can continue working with them this year.
"For Anthony, as this season will be his second as a racing driver, I am expecting him to achieve some points. For Takuma, I would like him to repeat the excellent work he did last season."
Super Aguri, who finished ninth overall last season, arrive in Melbourne with minimal pre-season mileage under their belts after taking part in just one full test since December while focusing on securing their financial future.
Despite the team's optimism, there had been considerable speculation in the Formula One media about their ability to start the season.
"Our winter preparation has not been as comprehensive as we had wished; however we always get over these difficulties and keep pushing forward with our fighting spirit," said Sato.
"I hope we can maintain this through the coming season and make up for some lost time."
Source: China Daily
21:13, March 11, 2008
Struggling Super Aguri confirmed Japan's Takuma Sato and Britain's Anthony Davidson as their 2008 drivers on Tuesday after agreeing to a takeover of the Formula One team.
"We have reached agreement with Magma Group regarding the acquisition of the Super Aguri F1 team," the Honda-backed team said in a statement issued ahead of Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
"Magma has also reached agreement with Honda Motor Co. Ltd regarding technical cooperation and engine supply to Super Aguri. "It is expected the acquisition process will be completed over the next few weeks."
No financial details were given.
The team said Sato and Davidson, who raced for Super Aguri last year, would continue as the driving line-up.
Magma Group is run by Martin Leach, a former president of Ford Europe as well as ex-chief executive of Maserati and ex-managing director of Mazda Japan.
The company's Ultramotive division are based at the Leafield facility in central England used by Super Aguri and now-defunct Arrows before them.
Aguri founder Aguri Suzuki, a former grand prix driver, said in the statement he looked forward to working closely with Magma.
BIG ADVANTAGE
"I was not worried at all about our drivers for 2008," added the Japanese. "It will be a big advantage for us that we can continue working with them this year.
"For Anthony, as this season will be his second as a racing driver, I am expecting him to achieve some points. For Takuma, I would like him to repeat the excellent work he did last season."
Super Aguri, who finished ninth overall last season, arrive in Melbourne with minimal pre-season mileage under their belts after taking part in just one full test since December while focusing on securing their financial future.
Despite the team's optimism, there had been considerable speculation in the Formula One media about their ability to start the season.
"Our winter preparation has not been as comprehensive as we had wished; however we always get over these difficulties and keep pushing forward with our fighting spirit," said Sato.
"I hope we can maintain this through the coming season and make up for some lost time."
Source: China Daily
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Originally Posted by Rodan,Mar 11 2008, 08:31 AM
Let me look into that. Fathers like Anthony Hamilton must be making some good money these days!
Yeah. The kart idea had already ocurred to me. Good thing is I still have a few years to figure it out.
Yeah. The kart idea had already ocurred to me. Good thing is I still have a few years to figure it out.
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Originally Posted by Tadashi,Mar 11 2008, 08:02 AM
But rain races are so much more interesting to watch on TV 
And I hope Mike gets wet! Pay back for Flav photos!!!!
And I hope Mike gets wet! Pay back for Flav photos!!!!
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Originally Posted by GPMike,Mar 11 2008, 12:35 PM
Absolutely. And if F1 doesn't work out...you always have the fallback plan with NASCAR!
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I think there is going to be some great midfield racing this year. Lots of talent.
Also looking to see how the traction control ban is going to play out. I've seen the discussions, but the topic seems to have fallen by the wayside lately. I think that TC ban is going to be more significant than most people think and there should be much more attrition per race than in the past.
Also looking to see how the traction control ban is going to play out. I've seen the discussions, but the topic seems to have fallen by the wayside lately. I think that TC ban is going to be more significant than most people think and there should be much more attrition per race than in the past.
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^^it may or may not. definitely now the drivers have to be even more conscious about their driving and how they work the accelerator through a turn, but wet races will be where the tc ban really kicks in. like we have said be4, this is going to shows who's hot and who's not
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Originally Posted by Stephenopoly,Mar 12 2008, 09:15 AM
I just want to make sure.... what time does the actual race start on speedtv??? i'm on the west coast!
Just wanted to make sure, according to the website, it should be March 13, 9PM for west cost people
http://www.speedtv.com/schedule/filter/dat...-13/timezone/pt