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Post by indydog on Nov 19, 2009 16:27:53 GMT -5
What ever happened to racing because you loved it? I remember the "old days" when a driver just wanted to race. It didn't matter with who just "give me a car to race".
I was reading an Q&A article over on Formula1.com about Kimi. He must have a competitive car or he won't race. I understand wanting to win, but comon, any car would be better then no car.
"Q: And how convinced are you that you will be back in 2011? Couldn’t going now mean the end of your Formula One career? Are you ready for that?
KR: As I said, I will only return in 2011 if I can drive a competitive car. I do not want to race just to make up the numbers. That does not interest me."
WHAT!? He'll only drive for 1, maybe 2 teams? The hell with the rest? The drivers for Ferrari and McLaren all have multiyear contracts, so that's out.
Maybe in F1 drivers have always been that way...
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Post by professor on Nov 19, 2009 17:09:29 GMT -5
He's a European (expletive deleted)!! Put him in a sprinter and see how big his balls are.
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Post by indycals on Nov 19, 2009 17:25:21 GMT -5
Not really different than Al Unser in the 80s. He could have had a number of cars in 87, but he didn't want to be an also ran. He held out for something good and put his face on the Borg Warner for the 4th time. Besides, Kimi is going to take a big pay cut and run the World Rally Championship next year because that's what he loves doing.
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Post by clm1545 on Nov 19, 2009 18:05:07 GMT -5
The way "Big Time" racing is today, be it IRL, F1, or Nascar it's not much fun for the drivers. The race itself is great, but all the other BS is not. When you have been world champion, and you don't need the money anymore, it would be hard to really enjoy being an also ran.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2009 18:44:42 GMT -5
If that's how Kimi wants to handle things I don't see what the problem is. To each their own.
Like Michael said, he's going to drive rally cars which is something he wants[/b] to do, regardless of how much money he makes.
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Post by indydog on Nov 19, 2009 19:29:37 GMT -5
If that's how Kimi wants to handle things I don't see what the problem is. To each their own. Like Michael said, he's going to drive rally cars which is something he wants[/b] to do, regardless of how much money he makes. G[/quote] Don't forget, he's still getting paid 10mil by Ferrari next year. Just seems to me that most drivers today have forgotten why they started driving in the first place. |
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Post by Calvin on Nov 19, 2009 23:36:48 GMT -5
What ever happened to racing because you loved it? I remember the "old days" when a driver just wanted to race.... I thinks its because race drivers back then had to race just to make a living, which they better love it or they were going to have to find another job. Kimi has enough money now saved up for his career that he can go do what he wants. I'd be tired of all the PR they have to go though too. |
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Post by indydog on Nov 20, 2009 0:45:51 GMT -5
I'd be tired of all the PR they have to go though too. You got a point... |
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Post by Calvin on Nov 20, 2009 1:52:18 GMT -5
Plus...the good old days wouldn't be so good.... if today was the good old days. (if that makes sence?)
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Post by illeagle10 on Nov 20, 2009 8:05:58 GMT -5
Not really different than Al Unser in the 80s. He could have had a number of cars in 87, but he didn't want to be an also ran. He held out for something good and put his face on the Borg Warner for the 4th time. Besides, Kimi is going to take a big pay cut and run the World Rally Championship next year because that's what he loves doing. It use to be about driving talent. If a driver could take a mediocre car and be competitive he could easily get a half decent ride the following season. Now it's about who can bring the most money to the table, either through advertizing or personal wealth. Technology also has something to do with it. Being up on that curve cetainly helps. I guess that's why everyone looks for the money now. I believe there are many drivers that are retired that have more talent than most of the drivers on either circuit. You really don't have that mix of watching age and experience against youth and exuberance, which always made for a good show. Mike you make a good point about Unser, but you have to remember Al was near 50 at the time, like Mario and Emmo. It was nice to see those old masters teaching the kids a few lessons every now and then. Jim |
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Post by SWT500 on Nov 20, 2009 8:07:26 GMT -5
There is so much disparity in F1 that it's hard to blame him. Any race driver wants a competitive car. At this stage of his career, he can pick and choose because he is financially secure. I think we all long for the good old days of roadsters and seeing the stars at local tracks.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2009 12:19:43 GMT -5
Plus...the good old days wouldn't be so good.... if today was the good old days. (if that makes sense?) Perfect. G |
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