Man, he’s honestly convinced himself that half the people showing up won't even know their way around town and will end up getting lost. He’s worried about who’s going to keep the parade moving through all those traffic lights, how there's zero parking available, or that the police will be pulling guests over on their way out... I mean, it’s not like they’ve ever hosted a single major parade in the city before 🙄 but honestly, I don't even have the energy to argue about it, so I'm looking for something outside the city limits... 😉
Back in our days in Chicago, we used to hang out at that Turbo Limač spot near the old Magma factory... I ended up going there with a bunch of donkeys instead😁
Hmm... I wouldn't rule it out just yet. To be honest, I'm leaning towards no... but I'll weigh all my options tonight once I've finished hitting up all those fancy restaurants. 😂
Back home in St. Louis, we have options like Planet Fitness or even some finds at Target and Walmart. Since I’m guessing you’ve got plenty of similar spots over there, maybe give them a look—you might just strike gold!!! cheers
San Antonio had me on edge, but we managed to pull in 150, matching what the Amigos are bringing home. Over at Le Meridien, there’s way too much stuff in the $167 main menu—it feels cluttered to me. I’m really not a fan of the vibe at TTTS; you have to trek through such a weird atmosphere just to get to the hall, and honestly, Dugopolje isn't even part of the mix. Then there's Diocletian, whose website I can't seem to track down. It looks like neither Mammoth nor Castel carry them either. I know, I know, I'm being super picky... 🙄 In the end, MBM will probably just do its own thing and land that honey reward... 😲
Hey everyone, could I get a little help here? 😍 I'm on the hunt for a banquet hall or restaurant for February 10th. We're expecting about 180 people, and I'd prefer somewhere just outside of Miami. Maybe something near Key West, Podstrana, Solin, or the coastal areas. 🙂
GRAND PRIX OF MALAYSIA - Sepang (April 5, 2009 - 11:00 AM)
FIRST RACE: October 17, 1999 LAP LENGTH: 5,543 meters TOTAL LAPS: 56 (193 miles) FASTEST LAP: Juan Pablo Montoya - 1:34.223 (2004, Williams) 2008 PODIUM: 1. Kimi Raikkonen - 2. Robert Kubica - 3. Heikki Kovalainen
HISTORY:
The very first race at the Sepang circuit took place back in 1999. It was a massive showdown where everything was on the line—not just for the Drivers' Championship, but for the Constructors' title as well. The tension was through the roof because the gap between first and fourth place in the standings was a mere 14 points.
That penultimate race of the season in Sepang in 1999 marked the debut for many drivers on this track. The venue itself wasn't exactly new to the racing world, though, since it had been hosting motorcycle races since 1991. Spanning 5,542 meters, the track was built right near the new international airport in Kuala Lumpur, making it one of the freshest racing complexes out there. However, for the drivers and teams stepping onto the asphalt for the first time in 1999, it felt pretty unpredictable. Up to that point, only three drivers had even had the chance to get some seat time on this new circuit, and their experience there was incredibly brief.
This inaugural race also signaled the return of Michael Schumacher following that nasty accident at Silverstone just a few months prior. The German driver was clearly in peak condition, which he proved by dominating the field. He led the entire race with ease, but in a calculated move, he handed the win over to Eddie Irvine to help him secure the championship—a title he’d been chasing after missing races due to his injury.
Fast forward a year, and he was back in the winner's circle at Sepang, delivering yet another stellar victory for Ferrari. That specific win essentially locked in Ferrari's second consecutive Constructors' title. As for Schumacher himself, he had actually clinched the World Championship a race earlier.
The Malaysian Grand Prix was slotted into the early season schedule starting in 2001, immediately following the opener in Australia. Just like the previous year, Michael Schumacher took the checkered flag, but in 2002, his younger brother, Ralf Schumacher, managed to snatch the win. That ended up being the only victory for the younger brother that season.
In 2003, Kimi Raikkonen grabbed his very first Formula 1 victory here. He was joined on the podium by Rubens Barrichello and Fernando Alonso, while Michael Schumacher had a rough outing; he was hit with a pit stop penalty after a collision with Jarno Trulli during the opening lap. That setback cost the German driver precious time, leaving him to finish in sixth place.
By 2004, Michael Schumacher had returned to the top step of the podium after two years of not seeing much luck. The German secured his third win in Malaysia, beating out Juan Pablo Montoya and Jenson Button, who notched his first career Formula 1 podium at this circuit. The following year, Fernando Alonso took the glory at the Malaysian track driving for Renault. Jarno Trulli earned the first podium for the Toyota squad since they entered Formula 1, while the final spot on the podium went to the German, Nick Heidfeld, who had moved over to the Williams Racing team that year.
In 2006, Renault was simply untouchable. Giancarlo Fisichella and his teammate Fernando Alonso cruised to what was the second consecutive double win in the history of the French outfit. Joining the Renault duo on the podium was Jenson Button, driving for Honda.
Next year, McLaren pulled off a massive double victory with Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton leading the charge. They were joined on the podium by Kimi Raikkonen driving for Ferrari.
In the second race of the 2008 season, last year's world champion, Kimi Raikkonen, took the win for Ferrari. He was followed onto the podium by Robert Kubica in the BMW Sauber and Heikki Kovalainen in the McLaren-Mercedes.
PREVIOUS WINNERS:
2008: Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) 2007: Fernando Alonso (McLaren) 2006: Giancarlo Fisichella (Renault) 2005: Fernando Alonso (Renault) 2004: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) 2003: Kimi Raikkonen (McLaren) 2002: Ralf Schumacher (Williams) 2001: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) 2000: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) 1999: Eddie Irvine (Ferrari)
USA Today published an article today laying out three pros and three cons regarding the daylight saving time shift. One of the arguments against it? It’s a total stress inducer for our pets. 😲I honestly couldn't stop laughing when I read that. 🤣🤣
velvetcrane said:Wait, what? Is this actually some real thing people believe, or is it just one of those old wives' tales floating around?😕
It’s not helping 😉
My hands and feet are constantly freezing 😢 Plus, I've been hitting the gym pretty consistently for a while now and I'm seeing zero progress 🤷 (and yeah, obviously I shower every single day 🤣)
Oh, and my blood pressure is low, and I'm running low on iron too 🙄
Does anyone know why I can't get any firewalls to install on my Windows 7 machine? I already have NOD32 running, but I wanted to layer on a firewall for some extra security, and so far, nothing has worked...😕 Even most of the antimalware tools aren't behaving properly... except for Malwarebytes. Does anyone have a clue what might be causing this issue? Thanks in advance! 🙂
stormyviper11 said:Just for context—NASCAR Racing magazines in Germany cost about $4.50 for 64 pages, which is pretty much identical to the American edition of NASCAR Racing.
It would be cool to compare salaries between there and here, too. 😁
Kudos on the tech breakdown; you can really see how the FIA, or rather the CSI, have been messing things up through history by being biased toward certain teams.
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I'm glad you guys brought up Colin Chapman's ground effect and those side skirts. ("they allowed for much faster cornering speeds where some drivers actually had to strap their legs to the roll bar just to keep from sliding off the pedals due to the massive G-forces..." —Auto Club) There’s barely any info out there on side skirts—I’d love to see more in-depth coverage on them in future issues. 🙂
Since I've only recently started following NASCAR racing, does anyone know if any of the previous issues did a deep dive into the turbo era ?
And look... since you’re asking why I’m always acting like such a sage... it's actually pretty hard to give you a straight answer😂... it’s probably just because I already blew all my stupid ideas out of my system, so now there's nothing left but the smart stuff
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