Comments on: Theissen on Small Teams http://www.formula1latest.com/2007/05/01/theissen-on-small-teams/ Formula 1 Motor Racing News and Views Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:50:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Clive http://www.formula1latest.com/2007/05/01/theissen-on-small-teams/comment-page-1/#comment-2076 Clive Thu, 03 May 2007 13:32:09 +0000 http://www.formula1latest.com/2007/05/01/theissen-on-small-teams/#comment-2076 Yup, those guys (and gals) are definitely certifiable. Only in Japan... :D Yup, those guys (and gals) are definitely certifiable. Only in Japan… :D

]]> By: Dan M http://www.formula1latest.com/2007/05/01/theissen-on-small-teams/comment-page-1/#comment-2075 Dan M Thu, 03 May 2007 13:07:11 +0000 http://www.formula1latest.com/2007/05/01/theissen-on-small-teams/#comment-2075 Im not sure how to set up a link correctly but this is worth watching. Its about 5min long. The beginning and the end are amazing to watch, if you thought the stewards at F1 races are out of there mind watch these guys. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2u8kzeA4ac" title="Tire smoke" rel="nofollow">Dan's link</a> Im not sure how to set up a link correctly but this is worth watching. Its about 5min long. The beginning and the end are amazing to watch, if you thought the stewards at F1 races are out of there mind watch these guys.

Dan’s link

]]> By: Clive http://www.formula1latest.com/2007/05/01/theissen-on-small-teams/comment-page-1/#comment-2058 Clive Wed, 02 May 2007 17:20:11 +0000 http://www.formula1latest.com/2007/05/01/theissen-on-small-teams/#comment-2058 Yes, it looks unlikely at the moment, Dan, but there was once a time when we couldn't imagine a GP grid without Lotus, Brabham or Tyrrell. Even if Ferrari and McLaren don't slip back a little, it would be great to see BMW, Red Bull and Williams battling with them on equal terms. I agree, the Japanese build some great cars. And getting plenty of power from little screamers is something of an art form in Europe too. There's something about the thumping sound of a great big American V8 however... Yes, it looks unlikely at the moment, Dan, but there was once a time when we couldn’t imagine a GP grid without Lotus, Brabham or Tyrrell. Even if Ferrari and McLaren don’t slip back a little, it would be great to see BMW, Red Bull and Williams battling with them on equal terms.

I agree, the Japanese build some great cars. And getting plenty of power from little screamers is something of an art form in Europe too. There’s something about the thumping sound of a great big American V8 however…

]]> By: Dan M http://www.formula1latest.com/2007/05/01/theissen-on-small-teams/comment-page-1/#comment-2057 Dan M Wed, 02 May 2007 14:31:06 +0000 http://www.formula1latest.com/2007/05/01/theissen-on-small-teams/#comment-2057 That seems to be a huge slide for the big boys. It seems more likely that BMW and possibly Red Bull and Williams(next year) might be able to catch up, but they wont be as consistent. I think drifting might be one of those sports like ping-pong. Its more fun to do then to watch. But you have to admit though, the Japs can build a hell of a road going car. Unfortunately, here in the states we only get the castrated versions. I would love to get my hands on '02 RX-7! Unlike us Americans, its not all about pure Cubic Inches, they manage some amazing power from very little package. Add in RWD and a 9000RPM(S2000) rev limit and you wouldn't be able to keep the smile off your face. That seems to be a huge slide for the big boys. It seems more likely that BMW and possibly Red Bull and Williams(next year) might be able to catch up, but they wont be as consistent.

I think drifting might be one of those sports like ping-pong. Its more fun to do then to watch. But you have to admit though, the Japs can build a hell of a road going car. Unfortunately, here in the states we only get the castrated versions. I would love to get my hands on ’02 RX-7! Unlike us Americans, its not all about pure Cubic Inches, they manage some amazing power from very little package. Add in RWD and a 9000RPM(S2000) rev limit and you wouldn’t be able to keep the smile off your face.

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