USF1 -- F1's All-American Challenger

[Ray]

On the subject of Discover Channel, I'd love to see a more feature length deal done with F1 along the lines of the "Truth in 24" film. Joke if you will, but there's something very pretty about NFL Films shooting anything with racing.

I'll second that! Truth in 24 was the best documentary of racing since From Dust to Glory.

[jddh1]

that would be fantastic. but it shouldn't be about 2 hrs long. I would like a ten episode series. that would be best.

[twostring]

Indeed...a mini series would be awesome. A series 20-24 episodes in length with each episode about an hour long. That would be great. I'd love to see them explore the bits about the sport that aren't covered as much. Following the engineers as they develop the cars (you'd get simultaneous views to see what each team are doing and be able to compare), following the test drivers as they stay in shape should they need to drive, getting to watch them test the cars, seeing the crew set up the garage and prepare for the first free practice. I think it would be successful, at least in Europe. I think Vodafone has been doing a great job with their mini-vids with the Mclaren team...I've enjoyed those, as short as they are.

[Ray]

If they had 'The Slug' to showcase the different stages of development on a track, hell I'd buy the series!

[King Six]

I wouldn't mind seeing something like that. It'd have to focus more in the engineering and car development side though for me to be interested. I really don't give a --- about the drivers of bygone eras and how they felt when they won XYZ races. When people start talking about all these drivers and who won what, I always just sort of switch off and stop caring. Even on this website, far too much nonsense about the people and not much really about the machines.

[xpensive]

More from Windsor:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/79158

Windsorish? A retired Director of Motorsports consulting for him and suddenly the X-Head of Cosworth is working for USF1.

I hope however, Windsor's got a few things wrong when he says that their 2010 engine was designed and built in 2005?

[jddh1]

Peter Windsor reveals race strategy protocol:

To: All Staff

From: Mr P Winsdor.

Subject: Race Strategy

Introduction:

Following the recent scandal involving the Peugeot team I feel it prudent to bring into force a team-wide rule that will protect us against a similar situation occurring in the 2010 season.

In 2010 we enter F1 and bring with us true American values of honesty, truth, justice and freedom. As recent events have showed, our French cousins at Peugeot hold none of these values and have tarnished our sport. Fortunately for teams like TeamAmericaF1 and Mclaren that hold these values dear to our hearts, Peugeot have paid hard for their actions and are now banned for the next 2 years.

How does this affect us?

We will not make the same mistakes that Nelson Piquet, Flavio Briatore and Pete Symonds made. As such I propose a new company directive, effective immediately that will ensure we at TeamAmericaF1 do not expose ourselves.

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The following are effective immediately:

Race Strategy:

• * No team member shall, at any point before or during a race weekend, discuss race strategy.

• * No team member shall discuss when we make a pitstop. This applies both before and during the race.

Pit Stops:

• * Pit stops will now be at the individual driver’s discretion. No discussion of when to pit will take place before or during the race.

• * If a driver feels he must pit the car to change his wheels then he does so by driving into the pit lane (below the mandatory limit, just to be sure).

• * Due to the above rule, all pit crew must remain in the pitlane with a new set of wheels for the entire duration of the race. This is non-negotiable.

Communications:

• * All communication from pit to driver must only concern general comments about his (or her) well-being, comments on the weather (not pertaining to how it may affect the race) and congratulations/commiserations should he/she succeed/fail.

• * All radio communication will be via CB radio. This method of communication is completely open not only to the FIA but to any spectator at the race or within a 200 mile radius. Our CAD team will be briefed on how to fit a six foot aerial into the design of the TAF101.

Accidents:

Should a Team America F1 driver be involved in an accident that brings out the safety car then the following action will be taken:

• * The offending driver will be reported immediately to the FIA under the charge of “Conspiring to fix the race result.” This is merely a cautionary measure to ensure that a full investigation is carried out by the stewards in order to clear the name of both the driver and the team.

• * The offending driver will be immediately suspended from all race, testing and promotional duties until such time that any FIA/steward enquiry finds in his/her favor.

• * The above also applies to any member of staff that has had verbal contact with the driver during the race weekend.

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In Summary:

As a team, we have to be transparent. More transparent than glass. I am currently working with our IT team to make sure that the entire set of designs for our 2010 cars is placed online. I believe doing this not only shows complete transparency but will also allow our competitors a chance to view our designs in detail and offer us some handy pointers going into our first season.

Remember, the only people who don’t obey rules are terrorists and the French and we are neither. We are Team America F1.

Thank you and good day to you,

[xpensive]

Brilliant. Reminds my of the corporate attorney when I was working in PA, his safety instructions were something similar with regards to the machinery we designed and built.

[Sawtooth-spike]

Peugeot?

[spacepig]

So typical of this forum that someone would post that and not this:
http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2009/10/ ... -pictures/

I look forward to hearing how these are all photoshopped, or done on a movie set like the moon landing. Don't disappoint me.

[raceman]

Peter Windsor reveals race strategy protocol:

what is this; some kind of spoof?????

[tarzoon]

and never forget the "signal"

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92d1xtjX ... re=related[/youtube]

[modbaraban]

Look they don't even have a real keyboard. A fake paper one instead, just like one of those 'stock' cars.

[xpensive]

Indeed, now that you mention it, screen looks funny as well?

[jddh1]

Peter Windsor reveals race strategy protocol:

what is this; some kind of spoof?????

YES

I thought the writing was proof enough.