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Off Topic New Lotus F1 development driver

Discussion in 'Hull City' started by bum_chinned_crab, Feb 26, 2015.

  1. bum_chinned_crab

    bum_chinned_crab Well-Known Member

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    Excuse the sexism* but.....

    Carmen Jorda has been named as the new Lotus development driver. If she ever gets the main gig I might be prepared to tune in for the first time in years.

    https://twitter.com/carmenjorda

    * Sexism in a 'she's hot' kind of way rather than a woman driver stereotype. That's not my style.
     
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  2. look_back_in_amber

    look_back_in_amber Well-Known Member

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    Talking of which, I'm at a track day at Blyton Park on Sunday, the kids bought me it as a prezzie for Christmas. Apparently I have a choice of which car to drive, amongst the choices are a Porsche 911 520bhp, a Lamborghini Gallardo 494bhp ans an Audi R8 490ish bhp. Decisions, decisions. I think I'll probably go for the Lamborghini as that's the one that I'm unlikeliest to ever own. If you don't hear from me after Sunday you'll know there was a tragic accident :D
     
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  3. Oregon Tiger

    Oregon Tiger Well-Known Member

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    I did a track day a couple of years ago. The deal was 3 laps in each of 3 cars. Similar cars on the list, and I regret not choosing the R8 as one of my options. The people who did were raving about it. I also coughed up extra for 3 laps in an Atom. Glad I wore my brown trousers that day.
     
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  4. originallambrettaman

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  5. look_back_in_amber

    look_back_in_amber Well-Known Member

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    Cheers pal, I have a TT and the plan is to eventually get an R8, you've just made my mind up, I'll have a go in the Audi and report back ;)
     
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  6. Oregon Tiger

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    I do like fast women. Especially if they are the designated driver.
     
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    look_back_in_amber Well-Known Member

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    Nice piece Lambo, congrats to young Alfie, he certainly appears to have what it takes for a career in sports journalism.

    Hard to come to terms with the fact that the great Ayrton Senna died over 20 years ago though. Where did all that time go?
     
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  8. Willson

    Willson Well-Known Member

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    I drove a Lambo, Ferrari, Nissan GTR and the Audi R8 V10 at a track day last year. The Audi was by far my favourite to drive, it had a lot more control than the others.
     
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  9. look_back_in_amber

    look_back_in_amber Well-Known Member

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  10. Happy Tiger

    Happy Tiger Well-Known Member

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    Good luck to her, you can be fairly sure shes where she is due to ability and not because she's female too.
     
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  11. Amin Arrears

    Amin Arrears Well-Known Member

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    An Audi TT?!

    Ffs. Why?!
     
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  12. look_back_in_amber

    look_back_in_amber Well-Known Member

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    'Cos I couldn't afford an R8.
     
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  13. DMD

    DMD Eh? Forum Moderator

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    Isn't that what chav's drive?

    I keep hearing them say R8 mate.
     
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  14. TheCasual

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    Is Susie Wolff still test driving for Williams?
     
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    Yes she is , she is their reserve driver this season also so will be doing a lot of Friday Practise 1 sessions this year
     
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