trivia question....

[mario]

A non-F1 question but still an alright one anyway:

Between their two drivers, how many racing laps did the two Dale Coyne do at the 2003 ChampCar race in Vancouver?

None? Was that the race that both Dale Coyne drivers didn't even start the race?

I think that you are correct - both drivers are recorded as having crashed out in the warm up (I can only assume that one driver ran into the other driver and took him out), therefore neither driver even started.

[Faustus]

A non-F1 question but still an alright one anyway:

Between their two drivers, how many racing laps did the two Dale Coyne do at the 2003 ChampCar race in Vancouver?

None? Was that the race that both Dale Coyne drivers didn't even start the race?

I think that you are correct - both drivers are recorded as having crashed out in the warm up (I can only assume that one driver ran into the other driver and took him out), therefore neither driver even started.

The only reason I know it is because Marshall Pruett mentioned it in an article a while ago and it stuck in my memory.

[Wizzie]

A non-F1 question but still an alright one anyway:

Between their two drivers, how many racing laps did the two Dale Coyne do at the 2003 ChampCar race in Vancouver?

None? Was that the race that both Dale Coyne drivers didn't even start the race?

I think that you are correct - both drivers are recorded as having crashed out in the warm up (I can only assume that one driver ran into the other driver and took him out), therefore neither driver even started.

Actually, Geoff Boss lasted a grand total of half a parade lap before he backed it into the barrier. Gualter Salles meanwhile lasted until the formation lap to throw his car into the nearest wall.

[Wizzie]

Here's another one:

Why did Emerson Fittipaldi leave the Lotus team at the end of 1973?

[dinizintheoven]

...he wasn't happy at them turning into Caterham!

[Faustus]

Here's another one:

Why did Emerson Fittipaldi leave the Lotus team at the end of 1973?

Because the McLaren M23 looked like a really good car while Lotus was perservering with the 72?

[tommykl]

Here's another one:

Why did Emerson Fittipaldi leave the Lotus team at the end of 1973?

Because Chapman refused to enforce team orders while he was fighting for the championship. Peterson kept taking points off Fittipaldi which prevented Emmo from winning the title.

This is where a 900-page F1 encyclopedia comes in handy.

[Faustus]

Here's another one:

Why did Emerson Fittipaldi leave the Lotus team at the end of 1973?

Because Chapman refused to enforce team orders while he was fighting for the championship. Peterson kept taking points off Fittipaldi which prevented Emmo from winning the title.

This is where a 900-page F1 encyclopedia comes in handy.

That sounds far more likely than my answer, you must be right. I bow before the knowledge in your encyclopedia!

[mario]

Here's another one:

Why did Emerson Fittipaldi leave the Lotus team at the end of 1973?

Because Chapman refused to enforce team orders while he was fighting for the championship. Peterson kept taking points off Fittipaldi which prevented Emmo from winning the title.

This is where a 900-page F1 encyclopedia comes in handy.

That sounds far more likely than my answer, you must be right. I bow before the knowledge in your encyclopedia!

Just out of curiosity, what was the answer that you had come across? Was it that Fittipaldi suspected the Lotus 76 would be a failure, as indeed it proved to be?

[Wizzie]

Because Chapman refused to enforce team orders while he was fighting for the championship. Peterson kept taking points off Fittipaldi which prevented Emmo from winning the title.

This is where a 900-page F1 encyclopedia comes in handy.

That sounds far more likely than my answer, you must be right. I bow before the knowledge in your encyclopedia!

Just out of curiosity, what was the answer that you had come across? Was it that Fittipaldi suspected the Lotus 76 would be a failure, as indeed it proved to be?

Tommy got it. More specifically, Emerson left after Chapman refused to implement team orders at the 1973 Italian GP after the two had come to an agreement before the race that if Ronnie was leading and Emmo was 2nd in the race, Chapman would give a sign to tell Ronnie to let Emmo through.

[Wizzie]

Here's another fairly easy question:

On the Borg-Warner Trophy, the name of 1950 Indianapolis 500 winner Johnnie Parsons is misspelled on the trophy. In 1991, the handlers of the trophy at the Speedway Museum proposed to have the name corrected but eventually decided against it. What was the misspelling and why wasn't it changed?

[eurobrun]

Here's another fairly easy question:

On the Borg-Warner Trophy, the name of 1950 Indianapolis 500 winner Johnnie Parsons is misspelled on the trophy. In 1991, the handlers of the trophy at the Speedway Museum proposed to have the name corrected but eventually decided against it. What was the misspelling and why wasn't it changed?

It was misspelled as Johnny Parsons and I have no idea why it wasn't changed.

[Ferrarist]

Here's another fairly easy question:

On the Borg-Warner Trophy, the name of 1950 Indianapolis 500 winner Johnnie Parsons is misspelled on the trophy. In 1991, the handlers of the trophy at the Speedway Museum proposed to have the name corrected but eventually decided against it. What was the misspelling and why wasn't it changed?

They kept the false name, just for the sake of having an interesting story to tell.

[JeremyMcClean]

Here's another fairly easy question:

On the Borg-Warner Trophy, the name of 1950 Indianapolis 500 winner Johnnie Parsons is misspelled on the trophy. In 1991, the handlers of the trophy at the Speedway Museum proposed to have the name corrected but eventually decided against it. What was the misspelling and why wasn't it changed?

They kept the false name, just for the sake of having an interesting story to tell.

What he said. At least it's better than the Stanley Cup's misspelling of Boston as "Bqstqn"

[Wizzie]

I know it's pretty late but between you guys, you got the answer. Anyways, here's another relatively simple one:

Before yesterday, when was the last time Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen and Michael Schumacher finished on the podium in the same race, in that order?

[pasta_maldonado]

I know it's pretty late but between you guys, you got the answer. Anyways, here's another relatively simple one:

Before yesterday, when was the last time Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen and Michael Schumacher finished on the podium in the same race, in that order?

I'm guessing at some time during 2005

[WaffleCat]

Using some thought,Raikkonen was nowhere near the podium in '06,Alonso wasn't good in '05,so it must be 2005.

Where,though,is tough.I remember Alonso winning a few early and mid-season,but Schumi didn't pick up much pace till mid-season.So my bet is the French Grand Prix,as that is one of the races I remember Alonso winning mid-season without Raikkonen retiring.

[eurobrun]

Canada 06 (I think)

[Wizzie]

Using some thought,Raikkonen was nowhere near the podium in '06,Alonso wasn't good in '05,so it must be 2005.

Where,though,is tough.I remember Alonso winning a few early and mid-season,but Schumi didn't pick up much pace till mid-season.So my bet is the French Grand Prix,as that is one of the races I remember Alonso winning mid-season without Raikkonen retiring.

It was indeed the French Grand Prix. 5 HWNSNBM points for you

Canada 06 (I think)

They did indeed finish on the podium in Canada 06 but Schumacher was 2nd and Raikkonen 3rd that day.

[Sunshine_Baby_[IT]]

In seems that they're expressions (and Kimi's lack of expression) is exactly the same:

[Shadaza]

In seems that they're expressions (and Kimi's lack of expression) is exactly the same:

Wow that really is incredible, they have not changed a bit.

[dr-baker]

In seems that they're expressions (and Kimi's lack of expression) is exactly the same:

Wow that really is incredible, they have not changed a bit.

And in both cases, there is a Mercedes-powered driver, a Ferrari-powered driver and a Renault-powered driver, but with each driver having swapped in the meantime.

[WeirdKerr]

In seems that they're expressions (and Kimi's lack of expression) is exactly the same:

Wow that really is incredible, they have not changed a bit.

And in both cases, there is a Mercedes-powered driver, a Ferrari-powered driver and a Renault-powered driver, but with each driver having swapped in the meantime.

but back then only 1 driver was a champion....

[dr-baker]

Wow that really is incredible, they have not changed a bit.

And in both cases, there is a Mercedes-powered driver, a Ferrari-powered driver and a Renault-powered driver, but with each driver having swapped in the meantime.

but back then only 1 driver was a champion....

And he has not come close to winning another title since!

[shinji]

And he has not come close to winning another title since!

Well, apart from the year after, when he actually did win it. And the year after that, when he was one point off. And three years after that, when he was one stubborn Russian away from winning.

But still.

[BlindCaveSalamander]

And he has not come close to winning another title since!

Well, apart from the year after, when he actually did win it. And the year after that, when he was one point off. And three years after that, when he was one stubborn Russian away from winning.

But still.

Think he means Schumacher, chief.

Though still, he was right in the title fight until his engine went up in smoke in Japan.

Also, even if Alonso passed Petrov in Abu Dhabi 2010, he still needed to get past Rosberg and Kubica to take the title.

[AdrianSutil]

It may be the not-perfect picture quality, but it looks like Kimi andMichael have lost weight whilst Alonso has gained some. Just by looking at their faces. It's true that Schumi was on a strict diet/training programme when he was at Ferrari and the same for Kimi at McLaren, and now Alonso is at Ferrari he might be on the same thing as Schumi.

Just something I noticed...

[shinji]

And he has not come close to winning another title since!

Well, apart from the year after, when he actually did win it. And the year after that, when he was one point off. And three years after that, when he was one stubborn Russian away from winning.

But still.

Think he means Schumacher, chief.

Oh, right. Well I knew that

[tommykl]

Thought I'd resurrect this thread...

Once, two world champions were both naked in the pitlane during an actual Grand Prix. Which race was it, who were the two champions and why were they in the nude during the race?

[pasta_maldonado]

Thought I'd resurrect this thread...

Once, two world champions were both naked in the pitlane during an actual Grand Prix. Which race was it, who were the two champions and why were they in the nude during the race?

I'd imagine it was all the result of either drunkeness or some over eager fan nicking their racing suits

[Phoenix]

Thought I'd resurrect this thread...

Once, two world champions were both naked in the pitlane during an actual Grand Prix. Which race was it, who were the two champions and why were they in the nude during the race?

I'd try to partly answer the question - one was Graham Hill

[tommykl]

Thought I'd resurrect this thread...

Once, two world champions were both naked in the pitlane during an actual Grand Prix. Which race was it, who were the two champions and why were they in the nude during the race?

I'd try to partly answer the question - one was Graham Hill

The sad thing is, you're absolutely spot on

And Phoenix, it does have something to do with racing suits

[Phoenix]

Thought I'd resurrect this thread...

Once, two world champions were both naked in the pitlane during an actual Grand Prix. Which race was it, who were the two champions and why were they in the nude during the race?

I'd try to partly answer the question - one was Graham Hill

The sad thing is, you're absolutely spot on

And Phoenix, it does have something to do with racing suits

Not that your clue will help me answer the question. I just thought being naked in the pits was an antic that suited Graham Hill perfectly

[BlindCaveSalamander]

Thought I'd resurrect this thread...

Once, two world champions were both naked in the pitlane during an actual Grand Prix. Which race was it, who were the two champions and why were they in the nude during the race?

I'd try to partly answer the question - one was Graham Hill

The sad thing is, you're absolutely spot on

And Phoenix, it does have something to do with racing suits

I'm gonna hazard a guess at the other World Champion being Jackie Stewart, the reason being Stewart's horrendous crash at Spa in 1966, where the medical facilites were absolutely abysmal and Hill had to use his own clothing to try and treat Stewart's injuries until he could actually get some actual medical attention, which in turn led to Jackie Stewart becoming the first real advocate for safety in F1.

[tommykl]

That could work too, but it's not the answer I have in mind. I saw that Hill did indeed take Stewart's overalls off to prevent further burns, but nothing about Hill taking off his own...

[James1978]

I have absolutely zero idea but I'm dying to find out the answer.

[BlindCaveSalamander]

That could work too, but it's not the answer I have in mind. I saw that Hill did indeed take Stewart's overalls off to prevent further burns, but nothing about Hill taking off his own...

Didn't think so - I don't think Hill and Stewart were in the pitlane when that happened anyway. Worth a guess, though.

[dinizintheoven]

I'd have said James Hunt, though if Graham Hill is one of the answers then clearly Shunt wasn't involved. Bah!

[tommykl]

I'd have said James Hunt, though if Graham Hill is one of the answers then clearly Shunt wasn't involved. Bah!

Actually, Graham Hill was still around when James Hunt made his début...but it's not him. Not Hunt and not Stewart, and both Hill and the other driver were already champions at the time.

[mario]

I have absolutely zero idea but I'm dying to find out the answer.

So am I, although I am guessing that the reason might be that, in a similar situation to Stewart, that their racing suits were covered in something like fuel or oil, hence why they ditched their suits.