Author Topic: F1 in Bahrain (Read 1471 times)

DiabloTX · « **on:** April 01, 2004, 10:17:18 PM »

Anyone else here think this is a very odd idea? I mean in the middle of the middle East. The sand. The possible terrorists. Think I'd rather race my F1 car in an WRC event in Norway in the middle of winter than race in Bahrain right now.

Thoughts?

Pei · « **Reply #1 on:** April 01, 2004, 10:23:57 PM »

Despite the drawbacks they do have one overriding qualification: they have oodles of cold, hard cash, which is by far the most important thing in F1.

Unfortunately no spraying champagne or scantily-clad "pit ponies" at this GP: not suitable for an Islamic country.

On the other hand they do allow tobacco advertising so Bernie will be happy.

DiabloTX · « **Reply #2 on:** April 01, 2004, 10:26:53 PM »

I can definitely see the business aspect of the race, that's clear. From a safety issue, both on and off the track, I am just a little concerned. But, hey, if Bernie says its ok, by God it is.

LAWCobra · « **Reply #3 on:** April 01, 2004, 10:27:41 PM »

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Originally posted by Pei

On the other hand they do allow tobacco advertising so Bernie will be happy.

Yeah Camel cigaretts should do well:rofl

Holden McGroin · « **Reply #4 on:** April 01, 2004, 10:31:27 PM »

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Originally posted by Pei
... cold, hard cash, which is by far the most important thing in F1.

I thought the most important things were grid girls. Isn't cash just a means to an end?

DiabloTX · « **Reply #5 on:** April 01, 2004, 10:34:01 PM »

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Originally posted by LAWCobra
Yeah Camel cigaretts should do well:rofl

Too bad Winston pulled out of NASCAR as primary sponsor. I'd fly 10,000 miles to smoke a Miss Winston.

LAWCobra · « **Reply #6 on:** April 01, 2004, 10:38:56 PM »

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Originally posted by DiabloTX
Too bad Winston pulled out of NASCAR as primary sponsor. I'd fly 10,000 miles to smoke a Miss Winston.

No to have her smoke YOU:aok

DiabloTX · « **Reply #7 on:** April 01, 2004, 10:39:33 PM »

Errr, yeah, that's what I meant.

-tronski- · « **Reply #8 on:** April 02, 2004, 03:18:09 AM »

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Originally posted by Pei
Despite the drawbacks they do have one overriding qualification: they have oodles of cold, hard cash, which is by far the most important thing in F1.

Unfortunately no spraying champagne or scantily-clad "pit ponies" at this GP: not suitable for an Islamic country.

On the other hand they do allow tobacco advertising so Bernie will be happy.

Dollars talk in this case...but the track looks great, so hard to say. With tobacco dollars drying up, guess they want to go to new and lucrative markets....

Tronsky

maslo · « **Reply #9 on:** April 02, 2004, 03:25:19 AM »

yup all these girls around F1 could mean some issue.
But generaly its great Idea

Maniac · « **Reply #10 on:** April 02, 2004, 03:25:36 AM »

The track looks really good... Fast one...

MrCoffee · « **Reply #11 on:** April 02, 2004, 03:47:52 AM »

They dont show the pit girls on TV. Anyways, track is 3.362 miles or 5.411 km.

MrCoffee · « **Reply #12 on:** April 02, 2004, 03:50:48 AM »

Theres also the new Grand Prix of Shanghai later in the year. So China now has a GP as well.

Nilsen · « **Reply #13 on:** April 02, 2004, 04:14:09 AM »

F1 goes were the money is or wants it to be.

btw whatever happended with the plans about a race in russia?

gofaster · « **Reply #14 on:** April 02, 2004, 08:37:38 AM »

I like the layout of the Bahrain track. Not sure I'd care much for the race though, if I was a lowly mechanic. Air filtration should be interesting, along with the security concerns.