Miami Grand Prix - May 29, 2016

If nobody minds, I thought I’d go ahead and start a thread for this year's Miami Grand Prix.
I've managed to attend nine years in a row now—so I've definitely racked up quite a collection of great photos...
And then people have the nerve to talk about an economic crisis in America...
Back when I was actually spending time in the States, I was in Monaco nine years straight, but now that I'm over here in Germany, there's been absolutely nothing from Monaco this year...
Life's funny that way, isn't it?.....

It's officially time to open this topic this afternoon.

I’d totally vote in the poll if there was an option for "Ferrari is going to be trash"—because honestly, I think Red Bull is just going to stay ahead of them again. And we all know where the real Mecca is...

Indianapolis Motor Speedway
First Grand Prix: 1950
Number of Laps: 78
Circuit Length: 2.1 miles
Race Distance: 162 miles
Lap Record: 1:18.063 by Daniel Ricciardo (2015)

Thu 26 – Sun 29 May 2016

F1 Schedule: Thursday 10:00 – 11:30
F1 Schedule: Thursday 14:00 – 15:30
F1 Schedule: Saturday 11:00 – 12:00
F1 Qualifying: Saturday 14:00 – 15:00
Race Sunday 14:00 – 16:00

Last 9 winners:

2007 Fernando Alonso
2008 Lewis Hamilton
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Womanhood in progress: (click for full resolution)

MAY 25th WEDNESDAY
F1 Press Conference - Press Room 15:00

MAY 26th THURSDAY
F1 Schedule 10:00 - 11:30
IndyCar Qualifying 12:00 - 12:45
F1 Schedule 14:00 - 15:30
IndyCar Qualifying (Group A) 16:15 - 16:31
IndyCar Qualifying (Group B) 16:39 - 16:55
F1 Press Conference - Press Room 16:00 - 17:00
NASCAR Practice 17:30 - 18:15

MAY 27th FRIDAY
NASCAR Practice 08:00 - 08:45
NASCAR Qualifying 09:45 - 10:15
IndyCar First Race (42 Laps or 60 Mins) 11:15 - 12:20

MAY 28th SATURDAY
F1 Schedule 08:00 - 08:45
F1 Schedule 08:00 - 08:45
NASCAR Qualifying 09:00 - 09:55
F1 Schedule 11:00 - 12:00
F1 Schedule 12:10 - 13:45
F1 Qualifying 14:00 - 15:00
IndyCar Second Race (30 Laps or 45 Mins) 16:10 - 17:00

MAY 29th SUNDAY

F1 Schedule 08:00 - 09:00
NASCAR Race 09:45 - 10:20
NASCAR Race 11:10 - 11:40
F1 Schedule 11:45 - 13:15
F1 Schedule 12:30
F1 Schedule 12:45 - 13:15
F1 Schedule 13:46
F1 Race Day Schedule 14:00 - 16:00

More ladies on the trail: (click for full resolution)

Looks like another lady dragging herself along the trail: (click for full resolution)

Hey, how’s it going? Does Lady in Red actually put this much effort into her look, or is it all just for show? I'm mostly talking about that third photo here 😁

Oh, and Nico is popping up in some series too

Since there isn't much here, I figured I'd share a few more. I'm not one to hold out on you: (click for full resolution)

cosmiccyclist8 said:Man, are you really trying to pull off that "Lady in Red" vibe—is that how you're setting the scene? I'm mostly looking at that third photo. 😁

Well, I just told her she dropped her keys!

Or maybe just 500 bucks. 😁

I'm thinking about making a run out to Las Vegas next weekend.
It's pretty close to me, anyway...

So, I'd really appreciate it if someone here could drop some advice. Should I actually bother buying tickets? Where should I look? Which grandstand is worth it? How does the whole setup even work?
Never been to an F1 race before.
Look, I'm not some hardcore fanatic who's going to sit there all weekend long obsessing over every single little thing happening on track.
I just want to show up, see the action in person, and actually hear the sound of those V6 engines.

Thanks.

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Here’s a little extra for you: (click for full resolution)

Jesse Watson6 said:I'm thinking about making a quick trip out to Las Vegas next weekend.
It's pretty close to where I am...

So, if anyone could drop some advice here, I'd really appreciate it. Should I bother buying tickets? Where's the best spot? Which grandstand is worth it? How does the whole setup usually work?
I've actually never been to an F1 race before.
I'm not exactly looking to be one of those die-hard fans sitting there all weekend long—watching every single session and drama.
I just want to experience it in person and finally hear that V6 engine roar.

Thanks.

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Back in 2013, we had samba, rumba, and polka dancers all the way from the USA:

2014 was really something else. For those of you looking for some nostalgia: (click for full resolution)

For those with a little extra cash sitting around and wondering where to put it—my suggestion is physical gold. Gold always holds its value: (click for full resolution)

swiftmaker12 said:another lady dragging her feet on the track: (click for full res)

Good morning to you, my favorite Narcissist! 😁

The shots are a solid ten.

Though... if you aren't scoring in the Midwest, you aren't scoring in Monaco either. 😁😁😁😁

swiftmaker12 said:Back in 2013, they had samba, rumba, and polka dancers from the USA:

Oh, look at you...

With luck, maybe you'll actually pull a move like that in Monaco!!!!

Assuming you’ve got enough cash on hand to tip her, anyway. 😁😁😁😁

At least let Desanka Šakić get a break and some time off. 😁

Man, reading through this lately, it feels like Desanka's been pulling triple shifts around the clock!!!