How horn is this:

https://au.motorsport.com/f1/news/mclaren-gulf-oil-livery-monaco/6509960/

Thought this still might be best off in this thread.

Rick was at Winton today, in the KR garages... not sure if he was there for another team? I know Tickford and Blanchard were also testing.
Such an odd outcome, tiff or no tiff.

Quote from: Roadways6 on May 17, 2021, 09:05:33 AM

Quote from: djr18fan on May 17, 2021, 04:29:06 AM

Quote from: CP on May 17, 2021, 12:39:45 AM
With some of ideas floating around for Gen3 with paddle shifters, roof hatches for driver extraction, production based engines, closer to road going styling cues and the like, it's almost as if there are a group of cars that feature all of this and you can buy them straight off the shelf.

Sure, they'll lose a little bit of an engineering edge with the ruleset they are based around, and they are a little power restricted (which can be taken off) but you can buy them for around the same price as what they're quoting for the Gen3 car anyway.

Surely building the new ruleset around specced up GT4 cars wouldn't do the series any harm? Besides, what other category can you buy ready to go Mustangs and Camaros straight from the factory?

There would still be a need for engine, aero, cof & possibly weight changes to cars from other formula in order to achieve parity. Given the cost of all that - may as well control your own destiny? I prefer technical parity ahead of BOP. Don't want to see some cars suit some tracks & not others, most teams running the same car & changing cars when better models appear. Continuity builds fan support.

What parity would need to be done, GT4 parity is handled by SRO

Technical parity is the same as BoP

Cars suit some tracks and not others as is, and always have.

Teams swap models when better cars appear as is, why have Kelly's and Blanchards gone to the Mustang after it cleaned up in DJRTP's hands?

To be fair, Kelly's and Blanchard went Mustang because the writing was on the wall for Holden. Ford are still tipping some sort of money into the sport.

Quote from: laser on May 17, 2021, 09:09:39 AM

Quote from: LG on May 17, 2021, 07:58:54 AM
He worked his arse off trying to work things out and get this new site up and running.

.... and I'm still working to regain access to the old site.  The whole thing is still "too raw" to talk about really.  Let's wait until you see a post that either says "I have access to the old database" or "I've given up completely" .... at the moment I've spent several hours each day calling a myriad of companies (begging, pleading, negotiating) to try to get access restored and my prediction is it will be the same this week as well

Thanks Laser.
I always thought that there'd be a day where I'd try to login and it just wouldn't exist... but not this day!

Will T1 make a fresh appearance? Can have his old username back

That Mustang... WOW.


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Quote from: SetonFan on May 15, 2021, 01:51:33 PM
Welcome back everyone!

Is it possible to have a height limit on signatures applied like I think used to exist on the old site? Trevor's one is quite large for example.

Agree. Similar rules as 'old' V8C regarding signatures should apply here. A gentleman's agreement at least, Trev?

One thing I'm looking forward to is posting a bigger image than 800x600!!
We'll finally actually get to SEE the liveries.

Quote from: Kytabu on May 15, 2021, 11:14:58 AM
I think the championship will come down to which driver and team is able to maximise the circuits where their opponent is stronger.

Red Bull would be very happy with another event at the A1 Ring.

So Turkey replaced Canada, and now Austria replaces Turkey...
https://au.motorsport.com/f1/news/austria-to-host-f1-double-header-after-turkish-gp-cancellation/6508481/

Anyone think they won't make it to Aus?

Quote from: Trevor on May 14, 2021, 09:41:27 PM
I saw them the other (I think it was them), Glenn Seton's son was racing?  Looked like great racing

Those are the ones. Paul Morris' son, Nash, has also had a crack quite successfully.

Quote from: mikeamerica84 on May 14, 2021, 06:22:25 AM
I've been soft peddling it around this thread contemplating my post here.  I do not wish to steal anyone's thunder or take from the best wishes and prayers offered to Crompo and JB.  Here we go:

We on the forum have good rapport with each other for the most part, and some are good mates.  However, with an arena as such many do not divulge personal issues of themselves.

In June of 2019 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer.  It was discovered via a blood test in which I will subsequently elaborate on.  After a biopsy wherein 12 tissue samples were taken from my prostate, four were positive for cancer.  At this point I had three options:  Surgery for removal, radiation treatment to shrink and destroy the cancer, or do nothing about it.  The last option was not a good one for me, for I was 59 at the time.  Had I been 99, that might have needed a look.

Sue and I decided for surgery/removal.  I wanted this behind me and done.  Nothing to reoccur.  Prior to the surgery, however, I had a CT scan done to see if there was cancer anywhere else in the vicinity of the prostate.  If allowing to metastasize, cancer can spread to adjacent organs and areas such as the bladder, rectum, lymph tissue, and as my urologist noted, even into the bones.  Mine was only in the prostate.  Had it been elsewhere, radiation treatment would have been the only option.

On October 3, 2019, I had surgery for removal.  The surgery started at 0700 hours.  It was 5.5 hours long and done via robotics - the DaVinci machine.  By 1300 the next day I was at home in a recliner with a few tubes coming out of a few places, but all was well.  I have pictures of my prostate from the pathology lab and after being dissected into many slices I could see the actual cancer cells.  I wanted to see that bastard of a disease before it went off into an incinerator, back to hell where it came from.

My prostate cancer was discovered during a blood test.  I routinely have blood tests for a different reason, but that is not the point.  A PSA test - Prostate Specific Antigen.  It is an enzyme emitted from the prostate.  If there are high levels of it in your blood it is indicative of an abnormal prostate.  My doctor's office noted it, referred me to a urologist, his physical test validated it, and all of the above saved my life.  I am forever grateful to them.

Now, do NOT feel bad for me.  This was just one hurdle in my life.  I have actually had worse things happen to me before.  But as stated earlier by Trevor, it is very survivable.  It is unfortunately also becoming more common.  I had many guys who have had this surgery mentor me.  Guys at work, husbands of ladies at work, etc.  It is not something commonly discussed but a lot of gents have had to go through this.  If any of you have friends or loved ones having to deal with this, I am here 24/7 to talk to them about it.  My e-mail i available though my profile.  I am also this way in person over here should anyone wish to chat face-to-face or by phone.

So guys, have blood work done.  Have your medical provider run a PSA test on it.  It is THAT simple.  It could save you life and make your loved ones not have to deal with worse issues.  If your PSA is abnormally high, go from there with your doctor's recommendation.  This usually happens in blokes as we age, but always remember that cancer does not wait for an invitation.

And lastly, yes men, sex is still possible post prostate removal.  A little more difficult, but still possible.  Whenever you mess with the plumbing down low the fluids and paths become realigned or capped.  Medical review:  Testicles produce sperm.  A vasectomy prevents the transfer of the little guys down the pipe.  The prostate produces semen.  It is directly downstream of the bladder, encompasses the urinary tract, and all sperm passes through it on their way to the beach during party time.  Without the prostate, there is no ejaculation.  That does not prevent orgasm, though.  It might all sound odd to the outsider, but to the insider it is all too real.

Hoping for the best for Crompo, JB, and all of the others having been dealt this hand.

Powerful story Mike.
Great to hear you came out the otherside, and did it in your stride!

How is it the Kelly's produce such a good wet car? Reynolds at Sandown and Andre here.
Anyone reading into this 'bad batch' of wets?

Amazing to think SVG took the round win, ADP had it in the bag - another mechanical failure.
Predicting the Mustang's to be on top come Winton.

Best of luck to him.
Looks like JB's diagnosis has sent some reminders up and down pitlane to go and get checked!

Hopefully some reminders around here too, the sooner the better .

Quote from: laser on May 09, 2021, 07:15:52 PM
Almost 20 years ago there was an idea to start a new site - times have changed, some things I don't really want to talk about but ask the question if you want and I'll see if I answer.

Anyone going to ask...

I'm back Mike, hopefully many of the usual suspects migrate over too.