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  1. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 ryalex, Mar 5, 2005
    I've been saying for a while now, someone needs to groom a Chinese driver for F1 - 1.3 billion fans would go nuts over it, especially with the races in Asia now. Yao Ming as a prototype.

    However, this guy Karthekeyian is also a wonderful opportunity to give 1 billion people someone to cheer for. Jordan will be the most popular team in India! There is a large and expanding middle class in India who could consume F1 products...
     
  2. judge4re

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    #2 judge4re, Mar 6, 2005
    That play is in motion. Can't say more. Sorry.
     
  3. Etcetera

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    #3 Etcetera, Mar 6, 2005
    Geely F1.

    Erik Nielsen, Team Boss.
     
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    #4 judge4re, Mar 6, 2005
    Wrong company.

    Wrong position. ;)
     
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    SAIC F1.

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    Closer.

    On both counts. :)
     
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    Can I join your team? I'll work for free and I'll pay my own airfaire.

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  8. s_eric09

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    #8 s_eric09, Mar 6, 2005
    EN,

    Are you an engineer for a race team, if so what series, and what word of advice do you have for someone looking for that career path.

    :)

    thanks,


    George.
     
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    #9 judge4re, Mar 6, 2005
    Not anymore. I helped out in the 360 Challenge cars in the states, and did Legends racing prior to that. Nothing to write home about.

    Find a good school in either aero or mech engineering. Get involved in SAE racing at some level with school. See if any of the race teams in your area need help, most are always willing to take free labor. Dive in.
     
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    #10 Texas Forever, Mar 6, 2005
    This is what he is looking for...

    Erik Nielsen - Master and Commander of all that he sees, and then some. :)
     
  11. ryalex

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    #11 ryalex, Mar 6, 2005
    Wow, on Google News there are dozens of articles from India on Karthekiyan right now. Gushing, adoring, idolizing articles.

    From the Times of India:
    India's latest sporting hero has captivated millions in his homeland and television executives believe Karthikeyan will rake in huge amounts in sponsorship revenues. But the Indian traiblazer dismissed suggestions that he would struggle to

    The funniest headline I see is that Pakistan now wants its own "Karthekeiyan" in F1.
     

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