My Motorsport 2013

[MatI]

Yeah, was fun race. Full respect to Lorenzo, he gave it his all. Nice to see the kid win too.

Here's to the baby world champ

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yeah congrats to the prodigy.

bring on a Spaniard beater.

[MatI]

bring on a Spaniard beater.

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He, Massa to Williams

http://www.speedcafe.com/2013/11/12/massa-confirmed-williams-2014/

I guess thats good. Giving up a pay driver for a veteran.

[shaunovery]

Rumours have it mclarwn dumping perez seems a bit harsh

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Rumours have it mclarwn dumping perez seems a bit harsh

turning into the busiest silly season in a long time.

Seems more than harsh, seems silly unless there is yet another major driver change to come as a surprise.

[MatI]

One of the least predictable silly seasons i can remember. Still so many seats to be decided.

Happy Massa will still be around, im not a big fan but he seems like one of the good guys and has driven well just never consistant. Such a surprise with Perez/Magnussen but I guess McLaren have nothing to lose with a 'gap year' until they team up with Honda.

hopefully hulkenburg ends up at Lotus, not sure where Perez will land. Force India maybe? Seems like someone is going to miss out on a decent mid grid drive once the music stops.

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Yeah I'd like to see him get a drive as a non-#2 like Barrichello had.

Best part is the sign that Williams might be starting a comeback. Been starting to fear they would be a bottom of the grid team forever now.

Lotus would be mad to miss Hulk if he can be convinced they will pay. But agree Perez would make an easy 2nd option for them.

I'd hate to be left with Force India as the only choice if I was in that crowded middle tier of drivers. Prefer to be in the Sauber at this stage. Trust them to build a decent car on limited funds more than FI, on top of the good form they are ending this year with.

How do you think Ricciardo will fare against Vettel? Better or worse than Webber by this time next year?

I hope better but I always thought Webber was pretty handy so will be very surprised if he doesnt get wiped in both quali and race finsihes same as mark or worse.

[MatI]

Not sure I see much sign of Williams improving too much. They are talking it up but reminds me of when they signed Barrichello. Lots of home, but without improved funding not sure how much they can move up the grid. At least Massa/Bottas should be a fairly solid line up. I like Bottas.

It's hard to say how Riccardo will go isnt it. Webber def has an issue with getting the most out of the Pirelli tyres, he has constantly talked about struggling to get the fronts working to his liking. Ricciardo doesn't seem to have those same issues, probably helps he doesnt know any other f1 tyre except for the Pirelli. My feeling is because of this he will be close then Webber. Getting close enough to beat him more often then not, im not so sure, but doubt he will embarrasses himself.

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Very good point about the tyres.

Did you see the Aussie kids won the F1 In Schools comp again this year?

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2013/11/australia-crowned-2013-f1-in-schools-champions/

[MatI]

No i didn't. Thanks for posting.

Hopefully the next Newey amongst them.

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Did daylight saving just start in UK Shaun?

Got tricked thinking P1 was starting now somehow, despite knowing full well it's only 7.00am in Austin.





Like the classy and confident way Perez is handling his single term ride and the future.

[shaunovery]

Clocks went back couple weeks ago my friend so uk time back to normal 5hrs ahead of et and 8hrs ahead of pt

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Clocks went back couple weeks ago my friend so uk time back to normal 5hrs ahead of et and 8hrs ahead of pt

I've no excuse then.

Want to match my $5 asking for $70 on Hulkenburg to top P1?

[shaunovery]

I've no excuse then.

Want to match my $5 asking for $70 on Hulkenburg to top P1?

Sorry no thanks

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[MatI]

i love it!

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Backed Hulk for fastest P3 85/1

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I was thinking of backing Webber to go out with a fairy tale win at a track he does well at.

But it looks like everyone else had the same idea too.

Sebastian Vettel	-275
Mark Webber	+485
Romain Grosjean	+1500
Lewis Hamilton	+1800
Fernando Alonso	+2500
Nico Rosberg	+2800
Felipe Massa	+12500
Jenson Button	+25000
Sergio Perez	+25000
Nico Hulkenberg	+25000
Valtteri Bottas	+50000
Esteban Gutierrez	+150000
Daniel Ricciardo	+150000
Jean Eric Vergne	+150000
Adrian Sutil	+200000
Paul di Resta	+200000
Pastor Maldonado	+200000
Charles Pic	+600000
Max Chilton	+600000
Giedo Van Der Garde	+600000
Jules Bianchi	+600000

[MatI]

yeah I have been thinking Webber's best chance is this weekend for a few weeks now. He has always done well in Brazil and I could see Seb using it as a chance to rectify the multi21 dramas from earlier in the year.

But starting to change my mind as the winning streak continues, just can't see Seb letting off with a chance for 9 in a row.

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Agree, Vettel won't give an inch to Webber imho.

[MatI]

Wet qual should be interesting.

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not really so far.

I am umming and ahing about ringing up and taking a little on a couple of longshots for pole.

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Ricciardo $130
Hulk $95
Kovi $1000

[MatI]

SV kills them all again.

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Hey did you guys see this post about the competition to win $275,000 next year?

Next year SBR will host the largest online betting contest the world has seen when we open our new odds site.

The guaranteed payout will be exactly $1,000,000 in cash. Top 70 places cash. Winner receives $275,000 cash and is crowned as the best sports bettor in the world.

The rest is still in planning. Here is my broad brush ideas;

The entry fee $1,000. Limited to 700 teams. SBR will add the $300,000 overlay. All players in all regions invited.

The championship will be Sept to May. Contestants can bet any major sport offered in the SBR Sportsbook. Probably be a restriction of a max on odds to prevent hail marys and conservative stretch run strategy to maybe 3-1 to 1-3.

Probably be in the 777 picks range allowing 7- four unit plays, 70- three unit plays and 700 -two unit plays. Real time odds using an A rated book.(sponsor ytd)

How about we revive the punters club for this?

$500 Pinny cash + $500 5D cash costs 14500 points.

There is 6 major sports to be covered. I am thinking we could have a betting competition between ourselves to decide who will tip for each sport whilst rolling over the cash and hopefully win enough for more than 1 entry by next September.

I won't go into further detail until I see if anyone might be interested.

Probably cost 1000-1500 points each which would be needed before my pro renewal date at end of december so I can use the available cash left at those books before renewing. (otherwise it will be DSI or SIA if its next year)

We might have a real shot at this if we 'train' for it and our cappers are read up and really focused for their sports season.

Anyway, anyone interested right now in getting this going?

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Still wet in Brazil right now!

[shaunovery]

Count me in.

Only problem is if you need points by december so ive curreny got 3000 tied up in bowl contest entrys.but i can buy or win more points if needed

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Still wet in Brazil right now!

Oh dont worry. I'm a git. Sky showing replay of yesterdays post quali stuff

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Count me in.

Only problem is if you need points by december so ive curreny got 3000 tied up in bowl contest entrys.but i can buy or win more points if needed

I think we might be able to arrange a loan for any shortfall between us if we get close.

[shaunovery]

Still wet in Brazil right now!

Maybe may go with alonso today to banzai tge start and get to the front

[shaunovery]

I think we might be able to arrange a loan for any shortfall between us if we get close.

Yes for sure.but how would we pay the 1k entry fee from the sportsbook cash

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I'd withdraw it and pay for us.

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Assuming we didnt lose it all of course.

But for this we would use a system that favours winners betting our money rather than giving everyone a go like the punters club system did,

[shaunovery]

Today a special day (apart from the cricket)

Today is tge day i enrered the world 41 yrs ago