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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Juan-Manuel Fantango, Jul 7, 2007.

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  1. Juan-Manuel Fantango

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    #1 Juan-Manuel Fantango, Jul 7, 2007
    Check it out, at VIR a few months back. Let's hope they show some of the historics as well.

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  2. WarrenF355

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    #2 WarrenF355, Jul 8, 2007
    i missed the first two, have the DVR set to catch the 18th. It's only a half hour? I'm disappointed.
     
  3. Ricambi America

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    #3 Ricambi America, Jul 8, 2007
    Honestly, it sucked. I think Speed can do much better -- it had "high school" written all over it.
     
  4. Robin

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    #4 Robin, Jul 8, 2007
    Yup I only managed to make it through about 5 minutes... Shark show on PBS was more interesting :)

    -R
     
  5. 360RossoFiorano

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    #5 360RossoFiorano, Jul 8, 2007
    I agree 100%....
     
  6. Dincenzo

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    #6 Dincenzo, Jul 8, 2007
    Have these guys ever heard of digital? Looks like it was shot with an old
    VHS Camcorder. If the porn industry can uprade to digital, so can they.
     
  7. zjpj

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    #7 zjpj, Jul 8, 2007
    The woman was a joke as were her pre-written lines like "things are heating up." Watching the race was neat. Seeing what they're eating for lunch - not so great.
     
  8. Kingair33

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    #8 Kingair33, Jul 10, 2007
    Quite true, the filters or something were wrong. They also made it sound like there was an incident when the drivers just screwed up in the corners.
     
  9. Owens84QV

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    #9 Owens84QV, Jul 11, 2007
    To me, one of the funnier comments was they were describing how teams from all over the country where at VIR to support the Challenge series drivers.

    They got to the Ferrari of Washington trailer and said they were from "Washington state". I was like "what dope are you on?...do you bozo's know anything about where the teams are from?"
     
  10. Tipo815

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    #10 Tipo815, Jul 11, 2007
    It was really an "Amateur Night at the Apollo" production. I made it through 15 minutes and gave up.
     
  11. rob lay

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    #11 rob lay, Jul 11, 2007
    Y'all are harsh. I'm thankful they have anything and the Ferrari history and vintage shots bore us, but then again they already have us hooked. :D Good program for the everyday folk.

    Now I'll keep to myself about the talent. You think with that much money and personal driving coaches you would see a little better. I've raced with someone who has been qualifying Top 10 this year and several podium runs, but seems to spin it out before race end. They weren't even mid-pack with amateur SCCA drivers in T1.
     
  12. Rafienva

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    #12 Rafienva, Jul 12, 2007
    Easy now, they have to start somewhere....
     

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