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  1. lmunz22

    lmunz22 Formula 3

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    And yet he beats all of these serious drivers while he just has a laugh.
     
    lmunz22, Mar 29, 2011
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  2. LightGuy

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    NASCAR is a totally different discipline.
    I think it will be the current field doing the laughing.
    He may get on but it will take time and effort.
     
    LightGuy, Mar 29, 2011
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  3. SRT Mike

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    This story is obviously false.

    We know from some posters here who said they personally knew Kimi's true story, that he would be driving for Red Bull F1 in 2011, replacing Mark Webber.

    Since they were 100% sure the above was accurate, we can only assume Kimi likes his anonymity and has been wearing a Mark Webber mask.
     
    SRT Mike, Mar 30, 2011
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  4. VIZSLA

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    Not so Kimi will do NASCAR in an attempt to introduce himself to the American electorate. There have been sightings in Iowa and New Hampshire.
    ;)
    OR: How rumors start.
     
    VIZSLA, Mar 30, 2011
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  5. Chicko

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    Can't disagree with this more. Kimi "bailed" cause no top team in F1 would touch him any longer. Mclaren said he was disinterested and lazy, Ferrari said he was disinterested and lazy, and their simply no space for drivers like that in F1.
     
    Chicko, Mar 30, 2011
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  6. Wolfgang5150

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    Wolfgang5150, Mar 30, 2011
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  7. VIZSLA

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    as I remember Macca offered him a seat but the money wasn't right.
     
    VIZSLA, Mar 30, 2011
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  8. william

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    You too?

    That must be catching then ...
     
    william, Mar 30, 2011
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  9. drjohngober

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    I have seen Kimi speak French, Swedish, Italian, English and Spanish.
    I anticipate him struggling with speaking Redneck though. He is going to have to trade in the Kristal for a Bud and hang with Dale Jr.
     
    drjohngober, Mar 30, 2011
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  10. VIZSLA

    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    If your reference was to my abbreviation is was an aberration. In a bit of a one handed hurry.
     
    VIZSLA, Mar 30, 2011
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  11. william

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    You are excused this time!

    That book "Chapman - The Innovator" you recommended arrived some time ago.

    Now I can't find the time to read it. Typical !

    I will have to send the family on vacations in May to have some peace and catch up on my reading.
     
    william, Mar 30, 2011
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  12. VIZSLA

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    Better idea, You go on vacation instead ;)
    It makes fine beach reading
     
    VIZSLA, Mar 30, 2011
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  13. Sunracer

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    Who can Photoshop up a nice Finlandia Vodka NASCAR racer? Martini's the new official drink of Nascar replacing beer? : )
     
    Sunracer, Mar 30, 2011
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  14. Wolfgang5150

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    Kimi's paperwork has been submitted and approved by NASCAR; first scheduled event will be May 20th at Charlotte. No word on first test etc.....
     
    Wolfgang5150, Mar 31, 2011
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  15. Chicko

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    Was this not only "silly season" rumours, which if i remember correctly was started by David Coulthard in his Telegraph news paper column?

    I could be wrong, but i don't remember their ever being an official statement on the subject made by Mclaren or Kimi, or by Kimi's people.
     
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  16. VIZSLA

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    No links but the story was if he went to McLaren he'd lose the last year's pay in his Ferrari contract and McLaren was offering less. In effect he'd be losing money driving for Woking but Ron was willing to sign and pay him.
     
    VIZSLA, Mar 31, 2011
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  18. Wolfgang5150

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    Where did it says not racers think it's ridiculous?
     
    Wolfgang5150, Mar 31, 2011
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    It says in the NASCAR rulebook you get about 500 points just for putting your helmet on right side out.

    Hope Kimi follows a trajectory closer to Johnny Mo's than Scott "Aintgotno" Speed's. Seriously, I'll tune in. Tell the fans he used to drive Ferraris and he's from the same country as Simo Hayha. They'll take right to him. Also seriously.
     
    HolyRoller, Mar 31, 2011
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  20. TifosiUSA

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    ...sigh
     
    TifosiUSA, Apr 1, 2011
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    Wolfgang5150, Apr 2, 2011
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  22. LightGuy

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    Funny.
     
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  23. TurboFreak650

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    One WDC after years of struggle, and he was suddenly like a neutered dog. His ambition left the building. Shame. :eek:
     
    TurboFreak650, Apr 2, 2011
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    Years of struggle? He should have won at least one WDC with Mclaren.
     
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    i like Kimi.....i glad he finally made the big time now))
     
    Tokyo Drftr, Apr 2, 2011
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