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Post by chuffedstokie on Jun 15, 2019 13:34:47 GMT
Not really big on motorsport but this isn't too bad. Unfortunately 5 laps in and I haven't got the faintest idea who's leading.
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Post by alsagerstokie on Jun 15, 2019 13:55:30 GMT
Not really into this myself or F1.
Massive BTCC fan and Moto GP me. Done donnigton for BTCC in April and going Silverstone in August for Moto GP
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Post by FbrgVaStkFan on Jun 15, 2019 14:49:43 GMT
I've enjoyed the documentaries on it. Not sure I could watch much of it live and not get bored.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jun 15, 2019 15:14:51 GMT
I've enjoyed the documentaries on it. Not sure I could watch much of it live and not get bored. Ditto. Despite the best efforts of the commentary team to explain proceedings I threw the towel in some time ago. |
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Post by telfordstoke on Jun 15, 2019 15:24:46 GMT
I was coerced to go on a stag do about 15 years ago and this was the venue, apart from dire campsite and facilties, the race was about as enthralling as watching paint dry , much prefer motorbikes as a spectator sport. We left early on the Sunday morning and to say I was happy to get home was an understatement. Ironically it’s a real mix of the super rich and the everydays, so while you’re watching it in squalor you can see the lucky sods flying in and out in helicopters at their leisure
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Post by dutchstokie on Jun 15, 2019 21:37:14 GMT
Brisca F1 Stock Car Racing is where its at......
British Drivers Championship at Hednesford tomorrow.
Unashamed plug right there
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Post by supersimonstainrod on Jun 16, 2019 2:24:09 GMT
Brisca F1 Stock Car Racing is where its at...... British Drivers Championship at Hednesford tomorrow. Unashamed plug right there If 'World of Sport' was still going you wouldn't have to plug it Dutch,it'd be there,free to view for all and probably on a Satdee. ALong with proper motorsports like banger racing. 😉 |
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Post by Billybigbollox on Jun 16, 2019 4:45:12 GMT
Not really big on motorsport but this isn't too bad. Unfortunately 5 laps in and I haven't got the faintest idea who's leading. I went to Le Mans about 38 years ago Chuffed. I couldn’t tell who was winning after about 23 hours. Mind you I was pissed up for most of it.  |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jun 16, 2019 5:48:23 GMT
Not really big on motorsport but this isn't too bad. Unfortunately 5 laps in and I haven't got the faintest idea who's leading. I went to Le Mans about 38 years ago Chuffed. I couldn’t tell who was winning after about 23 hours. Mind you I was pissed up for most of it. The closest I ever got was driving along the Mulsanne straight going on holiday. Not quite the same as race day admittedly but you get a rough idea. Unfortunately my Ford Orion couldn't do it justice. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2019 6:07:00 GMT
I worked at Le Mans twice in the mid 90's and I really can't be doing with it, and used to find it impossible to know what was happening after four or five hours.. I used to work in motorsport in the 80's/90's (BTCC, Rallying, BSB, WSB, and occasionally MotoGP) and much prefer them all to Le Mans or F1 and the "personalities" and "characters" involved. There's some really obnoxious characters who are so far up their own backsides it's incredible. The others, BTCC, Rallying etc are much more down to earth, more enjoyable to be involved in, and you can actually follow the event, who's winning, who's got problems etc.
Even though it's on the telly every year I only ever watch (if at all) the last half hour or so. I much prefer to watch Eurosport's cycling coverage than Le Mans.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jun 16, 2019 6:49:43 GMT
I worked at Le Mans twice in the mid 90's and I really can't be doing with it, and used to find it impossible to know what was happening after four or five hours.. I used to work in motorsport in the 80's/90's (BTCC, Rallying, BSB, WSB, and occasionally MotoGP) and much prefer them all to Le Mans or F1 and the "personalities" and "characters" involved. There's some really obnoxious characters who are so far up their own backsides it's incredible. The others, BTCC, Rallying etc are much more down to earth, more enjoyable to be involved in, and you can actually follow the event, who's winning, who's got problems etc. Even though it's on the telly every year I only ever watch (if at all) the last half hour or so. I much prefer to watch Eurosport's cycling coverage than Le Mans. I've got a mate who's a marshal at many rallying events, he loves it and wouldn't do anything else, apart from guarding on the steam railway. He basically reiterates what you've said about the characters. |
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Post by alsagerstokie on Jun 16, 2019 14:14:03 GMT
ITV 4 now currently watch BTCC from Croft
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2019 15:05:10 GMT
BSB at Brands Hatch on Eurosport
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jun 16, 2019 17:14:00 GMT
Alonso and co win it. Bet he's glad he left McLaren.
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Post by Billybigbollox on Jun 16, 2019 17:37:23 GMT
I went to Le Mans about 38 years ago Chuffed. I couldn’t tell who was winning after about 23 hours. Mind you I was pissed up for most of it. The closest I ever got was driving along the Mulsanne straight going on holiday. Not quite the same as race day admittedly but you get a rough idea. Unfortunately my Ford Orion couldn't do it justice. It’s a strange sport, but I know people who drive down every year for the racing. I’d rather have my teeth pulled. |
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Post by neworleanstokie on Jun 17, 2019 13:06:51 GMT
Also watch the fist 10 minutes and last hour - the bit in the middle mehhhh and being there in person for the entire event I would imagine would be about the same. Went to Sebring in the 90s, good day out. Otherwise I'll stick to Dallas Indy Car GP - 4 hours and back to the hotel for beer.
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