Team US F1 - Page 40

Alfa Fan · 2 Mar 2010, 20:22 (Ref:2643556)

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Originally Posted by duke_toaster

That would need an amendment to the Concorde Agreement.

No it wouldn't. Its really simple. Stefan just buys the USF1 entry, much like Carabante bought Campos'

jab · 2 Mar 2010, 20:24 (Ref:2643558)

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Originally Posted by fourWheelDrift

I'm totally on the same page to allow Stefan an entry for 2011 without going through a proper application process just because they've got a couple of second hand cars now that they can run in 2010 would be a sick joke and make a mockery of the process. if they had bought the Toyota team as a going concern complete with it's entry it would be different.

They won't be around by 2011. Can't see it lasting. Now or never

rayburn · 2 Mar 2010, 20:24 (Ref:2643559)

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Originally Posted by fourWheelDrift

I'm totally on the same page to allow Stefan an entry for 2011 without going through a proper application process just because they've got a couple of second hand cars now that they can run in 2010 would be a sick joke and make a mockery of the process. if they had bought the Toyota team as a going concern complete with it's entry it would be different.

I disagree, those are not last years cars but designed for this year's championship, so it would be a waste not to race them now a slot has apparently opened up.

Knowlesy · 2 Mar 2010, 20:31 (Ref:2643569)

So having humiliated himself, will we now be spared any TV or magazine pieces from Windsor now?

AussieTimmeh · 2 Mar 2010, 20:35 (Ref:2643570)

Is there any deadline or a date of announcement for USF1 living or dying? I have read something about being able to miss a few races or not being able to miss any etc... Trying to work out when we'll know for sure that USF1 is MIA or DOA.

Season start is getting closer, I for one cannot wait...

ralf fan · 2 Mar 2010, 20:45 (Ref:2643577)

Time to post some old Windsor interviews for potential hilarity.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-52-F...eature=related

"We are trying to prove to the US public that F1 doesn't just come into town for 3 days and they are off". Yeah you lasted 6 months.

Jamesy-18 · 2 Mar 2010, 21:03 (Ref:2643586)

That's it? It's finally come to an end? Good riddance! Why didn't it happen sooner? I mean, I feel sorry for the people who will lose their jobs through sheer incompetence of the bosses, but really, I'm not at all suprised. All talk and no trousers. Ding! Next. Who's next in line to talk themselves up before getting smashed to bits?

Jimmy Magnusson · 2 Mar 2010, 21:15 (Ref:2643596)

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Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

I thought Tatuus designed the Formula Masters car?

They built the cars, N.Technology designed it - just like Renault Sport designed the FR2.0 car they build.

andy_b · 2 Mar 2010, 21:21 (Ref:2643600)

Spare a thought for the guys who moved their family, lock, stock and barrel to NC after being told a fantasty and are now effectively out of a job...

might include one of 'us' on here.

Phoenix1 · 2 Mar 2010, 21:28 (Ref:2643606)

Lets up at least 3 new teams come in. Love or loath SGP they at least got a car and modified it to this years spec. So car, money, drivers - more that some teams with an entry!

jab · 2 Mar 2010, 21:48 (Ref:2643626)

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Originally Posted by andy_b

Spare a thought for the guys who moved their family, lock, stock and barrel to NC after being told a fantasty and are now effectively out of a job...

might include one of 'us' on here.

Absolutely. Whilst I and no doubt many others will shed no tears for Anderson and Windsor, there are 'real' people involved in this as well who are not to blame for this

mountainstar · 2 Mar 2010, 21:55 (Ref:2643630)

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Originally Posted by andy_b

Spare a thought for the guys who moved their family, lock, stock and barrel to NC after being told a fantasty and are now effectively out of a job...

might include one of 'us' on here.

Agreed. I guess the only consolation is that if you are looking for another job in motorsport, Charlotte is the place to be.

I hope there is a full accounting of where the money went and for what. I thought Mr. Hurley had already put $20 million in and it'd be a shame if a few million was skimmed off that into someones pockets

It's disappointing that all this turned into amateur hour with Windsor basically being out to lunch and Anderson being in fairy tale land and there was never really any good effort to put good management and marketing efforts into place.

DanShenise · 2 Mar 2010, 22:11 (Ref:2643650)

It is a good thing they located in Charlotte and not some out of the way place where people would have trouble finding jobs within the industry.

duke_toaster · 2 Mar 2010, 22:19 (Ref:2643657)

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Originally Posted by Alfa Fan

No it wouldn't. Its really simple. Stefan just buys the USF1 entry, much like Carabante bought Campos'

It would if you wanted to kick a team out, it explicitly guarantees* that teams that competed in one season are automatically given places in the next.

* Well, it's universally thought to but it hasn't actually been published, ever, of course.

marcel82 · 2 Mar 2010, 22:50 (Ref:2643667)

seems like they haven't stopped all business. they still want in on 2011
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81820

TWK · 2 Mar 2010, 22:58 (Ref:2643672)

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Originally Posted by marcel82

seems like they haven't stopped all business. they still want in on 2011
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81820

And today Murphy the Bear calls that "manure." Just like everything else that management has shoveled lately

mountainstar · 2 Mar 2010, 23:02 (Ref:2643676)

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Originally Posted by marcel82

seems like they haven't stopped all business. they still want in on 2011
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81820

I don't really see the point.

DanShenise · 2 Mar 2010, 23:12 (Ref:2643679)

From the sounds of the various articles, it looks like Hurley now wants to wash his hands of F1 in general. Way to run off a deep pocket, young investor KA and PW. Jackasses.

herowassenna · 2 Mar 2010, 23:13 (Ref:2643680)

Mr Branson may have taken exception at Ferrari's recent comments, but the "horse whisperer" wasn't wrong in their criticism of Max Mosley's input and the "quality" of the applications accepted.
USF1 gone, Campos looking like they need a miracle. It makes your head hurt thinking about some of the teams that were turned down.

**GTRMagic** · 2 Mar 2010, 23:33 (Ref:2643685)

So... what will happen with all of those unsold toasters?

Richard C · 3 Mar 2010, 00:04 (Ref:2643699)

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Originally Posted by andy_b

Spare a thought for the guys who moved their family, lock, stock and barrel to NC after being told a fantasty and are now effectively out of a job...

might include one of 'us' on here.

Exactly. I am sad it didn't work out, but really feel for those who may have left other jobs to chase this dream and then see it crash and burn. I hope things work out for them in the very near future.

deletraz · 3 Mar 2010, 00:49 (Ref:2643721)

May I now redact any kind words I may have said about USF1 through the course of this thread?

The fact that Windsor and Anderson were out of the building for the announcement just galls me. Good luck to anyone here who is impacted by this. Truly sad.

tblincoe · 3 Mar 2010, 00:49 (Ref:2643720)

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Originally Posted by DanShenise

... Way to run off a deep pocket, young investor KA and PW. Jackasses.

miatanut · 3 Mar 2010, 01:54 (Ref:2643738)

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Originally Posted by Juarez Jed

Anderson and Windsor not present when the staff were put on unpaid leave..........what a low dog way to shut your team down.
These 2 should disappear from public view forever.

+1

JagtechOhio · 3 Mar 2010, 02:07 (Ref:2643743)

This sucks so bad, it's exactly like the Falcon. All those guys got screwed too.

And that got to about the same point, tub mold and a mockup which never saw an engine. Way to go Kenny, hope to see you at the auction.

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