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Discussion in 'F1' started by FarmerDave, Nov 18, 2012.

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  1. FarmerDave

    FarmerDave F1 World Champ
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    #1 FarmerDave, Nov 18, 2012
    I am hosting some good friends, who are car guys but not F1 fans, for a USGP watching party. They are brand new to F1 and I want to offer them a concise, helpful primer that won't overwhelm, and will add to their enjoyment of watching the race.

    What are the few most important things to explain to them? I will have the speed broadcast and another TV showing Live Timing.
     
  2. kylec

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    #2 kylec, Nov 18, 2012
    No refueling, mandatory tire usage, kers, drs, 2 cars per team
     
  3. ApexOversteer

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    #3 ApexOversteer, Nov 18, 2012
    If you're watching Speed, expect the noobs to be well catered for. Speed is expecting new viewers and will skew the commentary in that direction.
     
  4. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #4 Fast_ian, Nov 18, 2012
    +1 Pretty good summary.

    If they're Taxicab fans maybe mention the huge amount of data streaming back to the pits - The guys on the wall & in the back of the garage aren't playing video games..... Banned (rightly or wrongly is another debate) in Nascar of course.

    Enjoy - Hopefully it'll be a good one!

    Cheers,
    Ian
     
  5. kraftwerk

    kraftwerk Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #5 kraftwerk, Nov 18, 2012
    Great race for a newbie, one would hope they are now hooked.
     
  6. FarmerDave

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    #6 FarmerDave, Nov 18, 2012
    It was fantastic, when the football crowd came over just now for Sunday night football, the newbies spent a few ninutes telling the football crowd about the race and how much they enjoyed it.
     

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