"Wheelerguy" (wheelerguy)
06/20/2016 at 20:15 Filed to: Musings, Racing
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"Wheelerguy" (wheelerguy)
06/20/2016 at 20:15 Filed to: Musings, Racing | 1
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Once more, we put a motorsports spin on Deadspins open question, and since this Monday is as relevant to racing as it is to basketball, I reckon I ask the same question.
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Any class, any series, doesnt matter how obscure as long you provide some context. Go at it.
crowmolly
> Wheelerguy
06/20/2016 at 11:28 |
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Dale Jrs win at Daytona the year after his dad died.
Not a big NASCAR fan or Dale Jr fan, but it was really cool to me.
Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
> Wheelerguy
06/20/2016 at 11:34 |
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I dont know that I necessarily have a team in F1, although Id say Im probably rooting for Haas the most because Murica. But it has made me very happy seeing Perez make the podium in both Monaco and Baku this season. His teammate is one of my favorite drivers, but Perez is a great guy too. Hes often gotten screwed over in races because of racing incidents, usually the fault of someone else, or mechanical failures. To see a guy like him reach a truly deserved podium position off of merit, especially at the wheel of a backmarker team, gives me the warm fuzzies.
Eric Johnston
> Wheelerguy
06/20/2016 at 12:16 |
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Easily, Alexander Rossis Indy 500 win. Being an open wheel fan and an F1 fan who has followed his career. It was amazing to see his success at Indy.
Tim (Fractal Footwork)
> Wheelerguy
06/20/2016 at 12:27 |
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Going with your picture, Le Mans. F1 was super boring and predictable this weekend.
Le Mans reminded me that its not over until you truly cross the finish line; some powerful shit right there.
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Wheelerguy
> Tim (Fractal Footwork)
06/20/2016 at 12:36 |
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Not really the answer I am looking for. Try consulting the Deadspin article.
BrentOwen
> Wheelerguy
06/20/2016 at 13:00 |
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I really enjoyed Regan Smith winning the 2011 Southern 500. It's nice to see the smaller teams competitive at non restrictor plate races. Too bad Harvick and Kyle Busch ruined most of the post race celebrations with their shenanigans.
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Tim (Fractal Footwork)
> Wheelerguy
06/20/2016 at 20:29 |
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Let me elaborate: I dont really care who wins the 24. I dont follow WEC. However, the outcome made me happy as I, and others, are reminded how tough motorsport as a whole can be, and you cant count on things until they are absolutely complete. I watched the events live and it drove an emotion deeper than a twist F1 outcome has ever done.
Alex from Toronto
> Wheelerguy
06/20/2016 at 20:33 |
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Id have to say this years Indy 500. I was rooting for Hinch to win, but Alex Rossi taking the win made me really happy.
Considering that he lost his seat in F1 and relegated to the reserve role then winning the Indy 500 was something special.
Sam
> BrentOwen
06/20/2016 at 20:38 |
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If you dont win, you gotta make sure the second headline has your name in it.
daender
> Wheelerguy
06/20/2016 at 20:40 |
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Trevor Bayne winning the Daytona 500. I was in the Chevy camp cheering for Gordon, but gosh-darnit, I wont forget watching the underdog win.
RallyWrench
> Wheelerguy
06/20/2016 at 20:43 |
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Yeah, Peugeot winning Le Mans in 2009 is a good place to start, because Im an Audi enthusiast. I have a model of that 908, and none of the R10/15/18. 2009 brings another good one though, that of Brawn GP and Jenson Button winning the F1 World Championship. Ive been a Ferrari fan since childhood (predictable, I know), but seeing Jenson, one of my all time favorite racing drivers, win the championship after years of commitment to BAR/Hondas lackluster program was pretty special.
vp917
> Wheelerguy
06/20/2016 at 21:12 |
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Kimi Raikkonen doing donuts after winning the 2007 Spa GP. At the time, I hadnt yet realized that his icy demeanor was a result of him having a severe deficit of fucks to give, (rather than a total lack of anything remotely resembling human emotion,) so it was delightfully surreal to see him going full Tony Stewart as the flag marshals tried to wave him into the pit lane. - I should also mention that time at Le Mans that one of the factory Corvettes was so far ahead that, with only a few hours left to go, they made a stop to wash the car. (I dont remember what year this happened, only that they were still driving the C6R.) *Sorry about the improvised line breaks, but Kinja still keeps sending my cursor to the start of the text whenever I press enter.*
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BrentOwen
> Sam
06/20/2016 at 21:36 |
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I guess that falls into the whole there's no bad publicity category.
JR1
> Wheelerguy
06/20/2016 at 22:03 |
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Red Bull Vestappen winning his first race when he switched teams. Not a fan of RB at all (Mclaren is #1! Wait they finished 13?) but seeing Vestappen win like that will be something I remember for a long time.
Viggen
> Wheelerguy
06/20/2016 at 22:07 |
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At Le Mans, I have no bias* towards a GTE-Pro team, because anything can happen and each time is comprised of amazing drivers. Porsches GTE-Pro win in 2013, along with the emotional video they put out after the race, including a tribute to Allan Simonsen was bitter sweet. Three years later and its still an extremely emotional video. Corvette Racings victory at Le Mans in 2015 also made me happy, especially since they were the only round in the teams gun for the race. Porsche winning the 2015 Petit Le Mans overall in a GTLM 911 RSR also put a massive smile on my face.
*Except this year because of the BoP where it was anyone but Ford is alright in my eyes.