Season 4 - Page 10

jackschmidt · 25 Jul 2008, 04:20 (Ref:2257543)

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Originally Posted by cos

There's a possibility Valentino Rossi might race for Italy at some point this season, according to Autosport today.

I've not come across anything from Autosport's site that suggest Rossi is interested. Do you have a link?

cos · 25 Jul 2008, 06:23 (Ref:2257570)

It's in this week's magazine, not on the site (yet).

RichardRenes · 25 Jul 2008, 07:25 (Ref:2257584)

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Originally Posted by Kiwi3

That would give A1GP an enormous publicity boost. The world's sporting media would be all over it and it would propel the series into mainstream awareness.

Which I why I think it's too bad that some countries didn't go for such a driver. Canada could have tried Jacques Villeneuve or Paul Tracy; Germany definately should have begged Michael Schuhmacher for at least a test or demo.

Consider us Dutch.. Jeroen Bleekemolen has been the better driver throughout, but Jos Verstappen made the series popular here in Holland.

diabloA1 · 25 Jul 2008, 08:49 (Ref:2257630)

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Originally Posted by RichardRenes

Which I why I think it's too bad that some countries didn't go for such a driver. Canada could have tried Jacques Villeneuve or Paul Tracy; Germany definately should have begged Michael Schuhmacher for at least a test or demo.

Consider us Dutch.. Jeroen Bleekemolen has been the better driver throughout, but Jos Verstappen made the series popular here in Holland.

I'm guessing $$$$ is the reason we haven't seen the likes above in the car. Let's have Danica for Team USA!

cos · 25 Jul 2008, 09:55 (Ref:2257673)

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Originally Posted by cos

It's in this week's magazine, not on the site (yet).

Ah, here we go. http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/69434

nkfan · 25 Jul 2008, 23:58 (Ref:2257992)

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Originally Posted by diabloA1

I'm guessing $$$$ is the reason we haven't seen the likes above in the car. Let's have Danica for Team USA!

Yeah i wouldnt mind seeing danica in the USA car....i dont really follow INDY, so not sure what the hype is all about her.... is it just because she is a woman or does she have skills !

I dont think schumi will join, he has too much to loose and too little to gain........Big name like Rossi to A1 would be another huge boost...correct me if i am wrong but wasnt he like 7 sec off the pace when he tested the ferrari ?

META4 · 26 Jul 2008, 01:44 (Ref:2258012)

for some reasons i cannot imagine Rossi in an A1GP car, if you remember the way he switched from Michelin (A1GP Tyre manufacturer) last season in MotoGp to Bridgestone

diabloA1 · 26 Jul 2008, 08:34 (Ref:2258064)

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Originally Posted by nkfan

Yeah i wouldnt mind seeing danica in the USA car....i dont really follow INDY, so not sure what the hype is all about her.... is it just because she is a woman or does she have skills !

She's got skills. She recently won at the Twin Ring Motegi.

META4 · 26 Jul 2008, 09:45 (Ref:2258087)

racing on an Oval and on a "Road Circuit" is a bit different

Lam Pak · 27 Jul 2008, 06:45 (Ref:2258396)

rossi cant come to a1gp with no testing. he wasnt impressive in ferrari f-1. i cant undersatnd you be so confused. italy needs to win and nothing else matter and rossi cant give victory today.

F3 Rocks · 27 Jul 2008, 08:08 (Ref:2258418)

Its just a good publicity stunt, How can he possibly compete in A1GP. Rossi signed a new two year contract confirming he will be at Yamaha until 2010. I'm sure it will be exclusive. Good try A1GP.

RichardRenes · 27 Jul 2008, 14:15 (Ref:2258528)

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Originally Posted by diabloA1

I'm guessing $$$$ is the reason we haven't seen the likes above in the car. Let's have Danica for Team USA!

Better yet: Nascar ace Kyle Bush

Now that would draw USA attention

META4 · 27 Jul 2008, 14:49 (Ref:2258535)

Once again , i guess if USA does not bring a "Road Circuit" specialist they will not get anywhere...

Maybe Scott Speed or even Phillip Giebler did decent job when he was at the wheel as well as Summerton

Lam Pak · 27 Jul 2008, 15:32 (Ref:2258549)

summerton was winner at shanghai. he thumbs up, is quick and smart. john edwards was a good man to be driver for usa sure.

cos · 27 Jul 2008, 18:26 (Ref:2258601)

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Originally Posted by spider

Oh, and for the British race, i'd suspect it's going to be Donny btw...

The BTCC has nabbed three days on Brands Hatch GP loop for next season, suggesting that A1 won't be back there in '09. If it's at Donington, that would give Donny A1 just a couple of weekends before their BTCC meeting; would they want two high-profile meetings that close to each other?

Go_For_Pole · 27 Jul 2008, 21:02 (Ref:2258669)

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Originally Posted by F3 Rocks

Rossi signed a new two year contract confirming he will be at Yamaha until 2010. I'm sure it will be exclusive.

Perhaps you might want to check who is the main sponsor of Yamaha and what is their connection to A1?

A1Reporter · 27 Jul 2008, 22:11 (Ref:2258704)

A deal has been signed for A1GP to be held at a location in the UK.

The circuit has the letter 'o' in its name......

I can not say anymore than that. Sorry

F3 Rocks · 27 Jul 2008, 22:13 (Ref:2258705)

Bridgestone, is all that counts, do you think Bridgestone's contract would allow Rossi to promote Michelin, Fiat is just a fast moving advert. Tyres win races not adverts.

Adri_tifosi · 28 Jul 2008, 08:28 (Ref:2258814)

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Originally Posted by F3 Rocks

Bridgestone, is all that counts, do you think Bridgestone's contract would allow Rossi to promote Michelin, Fiat is just a fast moving advert. Tyres win races not adverts.

mmm , remember when Valentino was with Michelin , and test a Ferrari with Bridgestone . . . .

If Valentino want to do any thing , nobody and nothing can stop him.

META4 · 28 Jul 2008, 08:50 (Ref:2258827)

yes i guess we should wait and see what will happen , but he will still have to train before getting in an A1GP car

Go_For_Pole · 28 Jul 2008, 09:28 (Ref:2258847)

Fiat is actually way more than "a fast moving advert" in the Rossi - Yamaha relationship. If they and Rossi want to do A1, it will happen, simple as that.

Lam Pak · 28 Jul 2008, 11:53 (Ref:2258959)

i think the italians will cry if a1 gp gets rossi in the car.

META4 · 28 Jul 2008, 11:56 (Ref:2258961)

Any comfirmatrion about Zhuhai Race ,Lam Pak?

Lam Pak · 28 Jul 2008, 12:24 (Ref:2258993)

last time i got to the zhuhai racing weekend two members of lotus club hk say they gonna race on a1 gp weekend in zhuhai and they hav 20 cars for the weekend and the race is being organize together with circuit management.the information contained in my post maybe not be publishe but looks very good.

Kiwi3 · 28 Jul 2008, 14:27 (Ref:2259057)

Quote:

Originally Posted by A1Reporter

A deal has been signed for A1GP to be held at a location in the UK.

The circuit has the letter 'o' in its name......

I can not say anymore than that. Sorry

Knockhill! That should be fun...!!!

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