Oppo confession

"Frank Grimes" (FrankGrimes) 05/02/2014 at 13:22 • Filed to: None

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I dont even know who senna is or what he has done to make people love him so much.

I watched him drive a NSX in loafers and saw a photo of him driving a Marlboro F1 car so I assumed he raced cars, but other than that no idea. I think maybe I should do some reading.

For the record I dont follow F1 or have I ever watched it. It seems boring.

mazdaspeed2 > Frank Grimes 05/02/2014 at 13:23

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Watch Senna on netflix, you're welcome.

ncasolowork2 > Frank Grimes 05/02/2014 at 13:24

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Watch the documentary on Netflix titled "Senna." Also nobody tell him how it ends.

Frank Grimes > mazdaspeed2 05/02/2014 at 13:24

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dont gots the netflix

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Frank Grimes 05/02/2014 at 13:24

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Start with this:

crowmolly > Frank Grimes 05/02/2014 at 13:26

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Check on Velocity if you get that network. They have been playing the movie for a little while.

mazdaspeed2 > Frank Grimes 05/02/2014 at 13:29

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Google play for $2, trust me it is worth it.

Chris Clarke > mazdaspeed2 05/02/2014 at 13:30

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We need to start a kickstarter to get him a copy.

philipilihp > mazdaspeed2 05/02/2014 at 13:31

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Or just watch this for free to start:

mazdaspeed2 > philipilihp 05/02/2014 at 13:32

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I don't think I have seen this yet... I will be watching it after class.

McMike > Frank Grimes 05/02/2014 at 13:33

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RacecaR > Frank Grimes 05/02/2014 at 13:34

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I'm in the same boat. Not real interested in learning more either.

Well let me change that a little. I know a little more about him probably, but still, not sure of why the hero worship exists.

ncasolowork2 > RacecaR 05/02/2014 at 13:41

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I don't think hero worship is the correct phrase to describe Senna. I think it is respect in this case and he's worthy of the respect people show him. To give you an idea he set pole at Monaco in 1988 that was 1.4s faster than his teammate and 2.7s faster than the 3rd fastest qualifer. His teammate had equal equipment and he beat him by more than 1 full second. That's unheard of. Monaco is a true drivers track and his teammate that he beat by 1.4s was regarded as the master at that track. He is arguably the best Grand Prix driver in history and he was a good human being. (see the race he stopped his car and got out to help a fellow driver who crashed and was in need of immediate attention.)

Howdy Harrell > Frank Grimes 05/02/2014 at 13:45

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Ayrton Senna. #TFM

For Sweden > Frank Grimes 05/02/2014 at 13:46

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He raced cars and talked about Jesus a lot, so I assume he competed in NASCAR.

RacecaR > ncasolowork2 05/02/2014 at 13:47

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I can understand respect.

And forgive me. My head hurts. I am hungry. I am being forced to go to a company/social function by my boss. So I am in a bit of a foul mood.

ncasolowork2 > Frank Grimes 05/02/2014 at 13:49

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Rent it on Amazon instant video for $1 or $2 or if you have prime it might be free. It is worth watching.

Porschephile > Frank Grimes 05/02/2014 at 13:52

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To me, this is like saying: "Who is this Jesus guy everybody's talking about?"

I am an atheist, and Ayrton (pronounced 'Yairton' btw) is the closest my mind can get to a supernatural force, an ethereal being. Just plain better than his peers.

Also, because qualifying.

Frank Grimes > ncasolowork2 05/02/2014 at 13:53

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I will be doing this!

Frank Grimes > Howdy Harrell 05/02/2014 at 13:53

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what is tfm?

Crocket Bernet > Porschephile 05/02/2014 at 14:03

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But seriously who is this Jesus guy, I heard he has the wine and the bread.

Your boy, BJR > Crocket Bernet 05/02/2014 at 14:19

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A 4' 7" Arab Jew. Looks like super mario. Apparently he was a carpenter or something.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Your boy, BJR 05/02/2014 at 14:44

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I never pictured him as mario.

It's a "Porch-uh" > Frank Grimes 05/02/2014 at 14:45

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area man > Frank Grimes 05/02/2014 at 14:53

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this is a very unpopular opinion but I tried to watch Senna and couldn't get through it. I like my documentaries with either a narrator or talking heads - found footage only works when you're dealing with a single event, IMO.

I've also never watched F1. It seems to be for very rich people, I find the surgical precision of the cars to be kind of boring, and I'm not about to get up at 4 in the morning or whatever to watch all the international races

Anima > For Sweden 05/02/2014 at 14:56

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"But he's from Brazilian or sumthing right. Don't them folks over there speak Mexican? I don't like them Mexicans and I don't want no none of them in our proud patriotic sport!"

/redneck

Frank Grimes > area man 05/02/2014 at 15:10

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yeah I am much the same way in regards to F1 I never pay for cable and they never show it really so I dont go out of my way to watch it. plus if there are no american drivers I have no one to root for. Nor have I owned any cars from the manufacturers who race.

wiffleballtony > Frank Grimes 05/02/2014 at 18:27

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I try a catch F1 off of BBC IPLAYER that helps get around the time zones. You can root for the manufacturer or a driver.

I didn't know too much until I watched the documentary. One of the best drivers ever, died in his prime at Imola. Seemed like a great guy, really championed safety for drivers. Who knows how many more he could have won.

desertdog5051 > Frank Grimes 05/02/2014 at 20:34

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You, sir. are banished to the video library for 2 hours. Watch Senna on Velocity tonight. Fantastic video of how he could apex to within millimeters of a barrier. This is an example of his ability, and there are many more.

Frank Grimes > desertdog5051 05/03/2014 at 14:09

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I watched it last night. Senna movie that is. I fell asleep like 3 times. Also I was really really bummed out when ratzenburger died and then senna dies. Still bummed out seeing them just lying there on the track motionless.