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#1 dmj

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Posted 14 July 2003 - 21:17

There is nothing new under the sun... As John Watson proposed earlier this year, each F1 race would have to have rainy part included and tracks should be artificialy showered to make racing more interesting. :rolleyes:
As we can see here Cadillac already tested a similar thing back in 1952:
Posted Image Actually it was just windshield wiper testing. And what it has to do with a racing forum? Err... nothing... I just liked that pic, and after we had Le Monstre in other tread I thought another Caddy woudn't be one too much. Anyway, one with factory body finished ahead of Le Monstre in Le Mans...

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#2 Ray Bell

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Posted 14 July 2003 - 21:31

Can anyone pick what sort of wheels are on the trailer?

Just a thought...

#3 Flying Panda

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Posted 15 July 2003 - 01:40

I'll have to go with my gut instinct and say 'Round ones'

#4 eldougo

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Posted 15 July 2003 - 11:47

:) What a COOL!! job that would be driving around in a Caddy .Also note the lack of mudgards
on the caddy shoed trailer. If it was taken in NZ you think it was one of those BD beer trailers
you could hire when you :up: had a party KIWI style. Drinks are on me boys :drunk:

#5 Ralliart

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Posted 15 July 2003 - 16:00

The tunnel at Monaco was watered down in '84 prior to the GP to approximate the wet pavement around the rest of the circuit. Surely a case of artificial rain and a one-off, I'm sure.

#6 Ray Bell

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Posted 15 July 2003 - 20:52

Don't forget that a couple of years earlier they'd had a trial run for that, too...

When the hotel caught fire.

#7 David Beard

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Posted 15 July 2003 - 21:10

Originally posted by Ralliart
The tunnel at Monaco was watered down in '84 prior to the GP to approximate the wet pavement around the rest of the circuit. Surely a case of artificial rain and a one-off, I'm sure.


They were going to drive on the pavement???? ;)

#8 autonomous

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Posted 04 March 2011 - 12:08

Though I'm sure all are aware, I thought I'd add it for the sake of this thread though I'm not sure one could describe it as 'closure' as our American friends might say.

Wednesday, March 2nd 2011
'Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli has backed Bernie Ecclestone's idea of introducing artificial wet races in a bid to increase excitement in the sport'

What goes around, comes around. Or some such.

#9 Vitesse2

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Posted 04 March 2011 - 12:19

Of course that would have nothing to do with the fact that most of the drivers seem to think the new Pirelli rubber is about as much use as a chocolate fireguard :rolleyes:

#10 arttidesco

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Posted 04 March 2011 - 12:30

There is nothing new under the sun... As John Watson proposed earlier this year, each F1 race would have to have rainy part included and tracks should be artificialy showered to make racing more interesting. :rolleyes:
As we can see here Cadillac already tested a similar thing back in 1952:
Posted Image Actually it was just windshield wiper testing. And what it has to do with a racing forum? Err... nothing... I just liked that pic, and after we had Le Monstre in other tread I thought another Caddy woudn't be one too much. Anyway, one with factory body finished ahead of Le Monstre in Le Mans...


Where do these people live Waterworld are BE and Pirelli seriously thinking they can get around our annual hose pipe bans for a bit of artificial F1 entertainment ?

Here is a link to a blog about a Replica of Petite Pataud in keeping with this threads tradition of going off topic on the subject of Cunningham Cadillacs because we like the pics :wave:

#11 D-Type

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Posted 04 March 2011 - 12:36

I'll have to go with my gut instinct and say 'Round ones'

I agree. The whole idea is so artificial.

I don't know the answer to the problem, but I do know this is the wrong answer.

#12 jj2728

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Posted 04 March 2011 - 13:34

Geez Bernie, when you hold races in the middle of the f****** desert what'd you expect?

#13 arttidesco

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Posted 04 March 2011 - 13:38

Geez Bernie, when you hold races in the middle of the f****** desert what'd you expect?


Why an expletive freezing miserable day like at Brands Hatch of course ! :rotfl:

#14 GPmad

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Posted 04 March 2011 - 17:11

Does this mean that if we have a wet race, mid way through we'll have artificial sun?

#15 Sharman

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Posted 04 March 2011 - 17:11

It is only Bernie finishing off what he started and really pissing on the chips

#16 Mistron

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Posted 04 March 2011 - 18:21

I thought it was God (if he exists) who controlled the weather?

Ah, I see..............

#17 RStock

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Posted 04 March 2011 - 19:22

I thought it was God (if he exists) who controlled the weather?

Ah, I see..............


Bernie has a messiah complex.

#18 T54

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Posted 04 March 2011 - 19:48

He probably has a contract with Albert Gore Jr. who REALLY controls the weather.

"Make it rain", He said, and the rain began...

#19 Formula Once

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Posted 04 March 2011 - 20:24

The suggestion alone speaks volumes of the state F1 is in.

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#20 LittleChris

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Posted 04 March 2011 - 21:53

I think it's a good idea except that the sprinklers should be located in Paddy McNally's Paddock Club.

Think of the amusement to be had as all of the corporate liggers with no actual interest in the race get to be a part of the show :clap:

#21 Catalina Park

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Posted 05 March 2011 - 02:42

If they want random rain they should just hold all the races in Melbourne.

#22 stevewf1

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Posted 05 March 2011 - 16:01

Hey, why stop at artificial rain? I'm sure there are all kinds of "spices" that can be added to the mix...


#23 Vitesse2

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Posted 05 March 2011 - 16:05

... random protestors for example?

#24 stevewf1

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Posted 05 March 2011 - 16:27

How about random "electronic glitches"? I think Singapore offered up one of those a couple of years ago. On second thought, maybe that's a bad idea... Bernie might order a subway line built under each circuit.



#25 Hieronymus

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Posted 05 March 2011 - 17:06

The time is nigh for Bernie to join the clowns at WWE Wrestling.

#26 RTH

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Posted 05 March 2011 - 17:34

Another step nearer their aim of driverless cars controlled from back at the factory;.

#27 Tim Murray

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Posted 05 March 2011 - 17:52

Hey, why stop at artificial rain? I'm sure there are all kinds of "spices" that can be added to the mix...

See this Daily Telegraph article for more useful suggestions:

http://www.telegraph...far-enough.html

#28 ExFlagMan

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Posted 05 March 2011 - 18:05

How about random "electronic glitches"? I think Singapore offered up one of those a couple of years ago. On second thought, maybe that's a bad idea... Bernie might order a subway line built under each circuit.

Possibly explains the infamous 'new tunnel' at Donington!

#29 Amphicar

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Posted 05 March 2011 - 18:15

If we are to have artificial rain at tracks in the desert it is only fair that circuits such as Silverstone and Spa reciprocate by providing artificial sand storms.

#30 ExFlagMan

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Posted 05 March 2011 - 18:23

If we are to have artificial rain at tracks in the desert it is only fair that circuits such as Silverstone and Spa reciprocate by providing artificial sand storms.


Another feature that Donington already has - especially after all the earth moving!

#31 Bloggsworth

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Posted 05 March 2011 - 18:43

They could signal the approach of the wet period of the race by having Sister Rosetta Tharpe belting out Didn't it Rain...

#32 Amphicar

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Posted 05 March 2011 - 18:54

They could signal the approach of the wet period of the race by having Sister Rosetta Tharpe belting out Didn't it Rain...

Or, for next year's U.S. Grand Prix, Texas Flood by the much missed Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Edited by Amphicar, 05 March 2011 - 18:54.


#33 E1pix

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Posted 05 March 2011 - 19:11

Or, for next year's U.S. Grand Prix, Texas Flood by the much missed Stevie Ray Vaughan.


Agreed.... and they could hire an old friend of mine to do it up.... never the same as the original, of course, but a prideful effort:
http://www.alanigles...yTexasFlood.wmv

Edited by E1pix, 05 March 2011 - 19:13.


#34 GPmad

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Posted 06 March 2011 - 07:44

With the vocal qualities of some of the drivers, Bernie would probably dump the idea after one rendition of 'Singin' In The Rain'.

#35 E1pix

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Posted 06 March 2011 - 08:07

With the vocal qualities of some of the drivers, Bernie would probably dump the idea after one rendition of 'Singin' In The Rain'.


Bernie'd be run clean outta Texas — or maybe dirty — if he dumped anything resembling Stevie Ray.

An F1 driver singin' like Fred.... in Austin? Dancing, too? Maybe not enough Twang for Texas.

Edited by E1pix, 06 March 2011 - 08:10.


#36 Geoff E

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Posted 06 March 2011 - 09:37

An F1 driver singin' like Fred....


... or singin' like Gene?


#37 E1pix

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Posted 06 March 2011 - 09:47

... or singin' like Gene?


Gee Whiz.... I confused Rain with Ritz!


Edited by E1pix, 06 March 2011 - 09:47.


#38 ryan86

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Posted 06 March 2011 - 10:30

... random protestors for example?


Barrichello for the Championship then?

#39 GPmad

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Posted 07 March 2011 - 07:20

How about a fog bank near to the chicane? Fog always makes driving interesting.

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#40 E1pix

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Posted 07 March 2011 - 07:53

How about a fog bank near to the chicane? Fog always makes driving interesting.


Now you're gettin' downright silly.

MudCrossF1?

#41 Amphicar

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Posted 07 March 2011 - 10:32

How about a fog bank near to the chicane? Fog always makes driving interesting.

1968 German Grand Prix anyone?

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Edited by Amphicar, 07 March 2011 - 10:41.


#42 GPmad

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Posted 08 March 2011 - 07:56

I see that a couple of sports writers have also suggested a fog bank. One even proposed black ice. Didn't like the suggestion in one paper that only one bloke changes all four tyres. If it's anything like my local garage, that'll take the best part of two hours.

#43 Roy C

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Posted 08 March 2011 - 08:31

To bring F1 closer to the "normal" driving experience: Potholes. :|


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Posted 08 March 2011 - 13:19

Didn't like the suggestion in one paper that only one bloke changes all four tyres. If it's anything like my local garage, that'll take the best part of two hours.

I have argued for years that the number of people working on the car should be restricted. Let's go back to "Chinese fire drill" pit stops, the way Ferrari used to do 'em: disregarding refuelling ****-ups they haven't managed one of those since Irvine arrived for a tyre change and they discovered they only had three wheels for him :clap: