Eastern Members CT, DE, NH, NJ, NY, MA, ME, MD, PA, RI, VT, VA, WV

How would you react in this situation

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 11:40 AM
  #41  
LS1LT1's Avatar
10 Second Club
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 9,331
Likes: 0
Lightbulb

Originally Posted by WS6TransAm01
does not mean a basketball star who ended his career 10 years ago and does undershirt commertials now is more popular than the highest paid Formula1 driver, who drives for the most famous name in all of motor racing.
Kimi drives for Porsche?

Not to send this 'already off on a tangent' thread further off on yet another tangent but it is truly debatable as to whether or not Ferrari is the most famous name in motor racing.
In F1, absolutely, but in motor racing overall it could (but not necessarily) very well be considered Porsche (ie: LeMans, International GT racing, IMSA, Daytona, Sebring etc.)
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 12:09 PM
  #42  
The Alchemist's Avatar
UNDER PRESSURE MOD
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 10,813
Likes: 15
From: Doylestown PA
Default

I thought Mazda (sorry, I'm laughing already) claimed to have more of it's cars raced every weekend than any other make.

Sorry, I just had to laugh... I need a good laugh today.
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 12:11 PM
  #43  
Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO's Avatar
Humanitarian
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 6,466
Likes: 3
From: N/A
Default

Who is quoting Wikipedia? If you want to quote numbers then quote numbers, F1 has generated billions more in revenue then the NBA. F1 racing does this while have 90% less events then the NBA. For the 100’s of games and all the people they bring it they sure aren’t showing the revenue. Asia? Yea exactly, Asia is where ALL of the F1 growth is, that part of the WORLD is catering to F1 racing hand and foot because it brings in so much money.

Basketball, give me a break. Yea they're making tons of money.....you believe that while they endorse cereal, PowerAde and 3.00 t-shirts and let F1 keep playing with Ferrari's and wrist watches that cost more than both of your cars combined.
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 12:16 PM
  #44  
Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO's Avatar
Humanitarian
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 6,466
Likes: 3
From: N/A
Default

The last Fuji race had to limit how many people could attend from 140,000 to 110,000.

Yea Jordan could of def got 140,000 people to come to a game.........................
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 12:40 PM
  #45  
NOTFAST's Avatar
11 Second Club
20 Year Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 932
Likes: 0
From: Bel Air, MD
Default

Originally Posted by Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO
Who is quoting Wikipedia? If you want to quote numbers then quote numbers, F1 has generated billions more in revenue then the NBA. F1 racing does this while have 90% less events then the NBA. For the 100’s of games and all the people they bring it they sure aren’t showing the revenue. Asia? Yea exactly, Asia is where ALL of the F1 growth is, that part of the WORLD is catering to F1 racing hand and foot because it brings in so much money.

Basketball, give me a break. Yea they're making tons of money.....you believe that while they endorse cereal, PowerAde and 3.00 t-shirts and let F1 keep playing with Ferrari's and wrist watches that cost more than both of your cars combined.
We were talking about popularity, not dollars and cents. But the highest paid nba player (lebron) is right on par with the highest paid f1 driver, atleast according to forbes.

But this wasn't a convo about $
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 12:42 PM
  #46  
NOTFAST's Avatar
11 Second Club
20 Year Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 932
Likes: 0
From: Bel Air, MD
Default

Ps - you guys get butthurt easy as hell. Lol
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 01:09 PM
  #47  
WS6TransAm01's Avatar
Thread Starter
CARTEK Racing
20 Year Member
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,182
Likes: 0
From: East Brunswick, NJ
Default

Originally Posted by NOTFAST
We were talking about popularity, not dollars and cents. But the highest paid nba player (lebron) is right on par with the highest paid f1 driver, atleast according to forbes.

But this wasn't a convo about $
How is $38Mil on par with $51Mil?

Originally Posted by NOTFAST
Ps - you guys get butthurt easy as hell. Lol
No one is but hurt, if anything most of these guys bust on me non stop when I argue in favor of Formula1.

This time, they are on my side because you are simply wrong sir.
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 01:13 PM
  #48  
WS6TransAm01's Avatar
Thread Starter
CARTEK Racing
20 Year Member
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,182
Likes: 0
From: East Brunswick, NJ
Default

Originally Posted by LS1LT1
Kimi drives for Porsche?

Not to send this 'already off on a tangent' thread further off on yet another tangent but it is truly debatable as to whether or not Ferrari is the most famous name in motor racing.
In F1, absolutely, but in motor racing overall it could (but not necessarily) very well be considered Porsche (ie: LeMans, International GT racing, IMSA, Daytona, Sebring etc.)
I think its safe to say Ferrari is the most famous sname im motor racing. Ferrari won plenty of GT races, many LeMans races and so on.

Porche is a great name, sure. But so is Auto-Union. I would even place Auto-Union above Porche when it comes to famous names in racing.

The word alone send douche-chills down my spine lol F-R-R-A-R-I ooooooooooooooooo

I want to go to Maranello more than a muslim wants to go to Mecca lol
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 01:55 PM
  #49  
Tracer X's Avatar
LS1TECH Sponsor
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,310
Likes: 0
From: I'm glad one of us finds this amusing...
Default

Originally Posted by WS6TransAm01
I
The word alone send douche-chills down my spine lol F-R-R-A-R-I ooooooooooooooooo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j5m2FuFC48&feature=fvw

Sorry I had to!! I'm just laughing through this whole thread!
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 02:22 PM
  #50  
WS6TransAm01's Avatar
Thread Starter
CARTEK Racing
20 Year Member
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,182
Likes: 0
From: East Brunswick, NJ
Default

you tube blocked at work
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 03:28 PM
  #51  
Tracer X's Avatar
LS1TECH Sponsor
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,310
Likes: 0
From: I'm glad one of us finds this amusing...
Default

Originally Posted by WS6TransAm01
you tube blocked at work
Aww! It was just the Ferrari scene from Fast and the Furious. I figured the way he says "Ferrari" would give you a good dose of douche-chills!
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 03:32 PM
  #52  
WS6TransAm01's Avatar
Thread Starter
CARTEK Racing
20 Year Member
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,182
Likes: 0
From: East Brunswick, NJ
Default

Originally Posted by Tracer X
Aww! It was just the Ferrari scene from Fast and the Furious. I figured the way he says "Ferrari" would give you a good dose of douche-chills!
not when that douche bag says it lol
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 03:34 PM
  #53  
LS1LT1's Avatar
10 Second Club
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 9,331
Likes: 0
Talking

Exactly! LOL, that guy in 'Fast and Furious' is exactly what many think of when they picture the stereotypical (American) Ferrari, or even high dollar Porsche, owner.
Though in all fairness, that's not really a proper assumption for one to make as some people's image of the stereotypical F-body owner is very often far from the truth as well.
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2009 | 03:18 PM
  #54  
nickolbag's Avatar
Staging Lane
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
From: Winter Park, FL
Default

Originally Posted by NOTFAST
We were talking about popularity, not dollars and cents. But the highest paid nba player (lebron) is right on par with the highest paid f1 driver, atleast according to forbes.

But this wasn't a convo about $
The losing side of an argument tends to move off the original subject to something more favorable to them. Take it as a compliment.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:20 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE