rec.autos.simulators

by **Cliff Roma** » Sat, 19 Jul 2003 22:23:05

It was only a matter of time before someone threw his name out there. Like
NASCAR would be any different today..

> > Just watched my first ever Nascar last night and god was it boring -
driving
> > around the same oval track time after time. Im sure glad we have Formula
1
> > over here (UK). I dont know how anyone could enjoy watching that kind of
> > racing for more than a few minutes. Theres just no strategy at all from
what
> > I can see! It just seems to revolve around whos going to get the first
> > mechanical failure and crash, otherwise it just seems unbelieveably
> > repetitive.

> > Nats

> Boring? That's because Dale Earnhardt isn't able to race any more! You
> should really watch a clip of his driving style. If that doesn't get you
> e***d, you should stick with F1. Rarely will drivers these days do
> those kinds of things any more, but each race I pray someone does.
> That's the beauty of NASCAR: they're able to make contact without
> eachother during a race and still be a contender at the end. ;)

> As I seen in a commercial about a month or two ago:
> "We've been turning left all day. Can't I try a right turn?"
> "Why would you want to do that?"

> That sums oval racing up nicely. :)

> -Will

by **Cliff Roma** » Sat, 19 Jul 2003 22:24:35

You forgot that sometimes there is also a pass on the last lap when one
driver pulls to the side to let his teammate win due to team orders

> > Just watched my first ever Nascar last night and god was it boring -
> driving
> > around the same oval track time after time. Im sure glad we have Formula
1
> > over here (UK). I dont know how anyone could enjoy watching that kind of
> > racing for more than a few minutes. Theres just no strategy at all from
> what
> > I can see! It just seems to revolve around whos going to get the first
> > mechanical failure and crash, otherwise it just seems unbelieveably
> > repetitive.

> Oh yes, the current state of F1. Only overtaking is either on the first
lap,
> which usually involves a cluster*** in the first turn or while the other
> car is getting service in the pits.

by **Gerry Aitke** » Sat, 19 Jul 2003 23:31:08

> Oh......pffft!
> Have another read of his post, "T"............
> It's worded as is Dale is still alive, but, due to some unexplained reason,
> is unable to race.

> Thus the reason for my witticism.

Witticism is the purest form of ***ism. :)

by **Larr** » Sun, 20 Jul 2003 00:59:24

In case you guys haven't notice, this one very effective Troll.

Let it go...

-Larry

> Just watched my first ever Nascar last night and god was it boring -
driving
> around the same oval track time after time. Im sure glad we have Formula 1
> over here (UK). I dont know how anyone could enjoy watching that kind of
> racing for more than a few minutes. Theres just no strategy at all from
what
> I can see! It just seems to revolve around whos going to get the first
> mechanical failure and crash, otherwise it just seems unbelieveably
> repetitive.

> Nats

> --
> Nigel 'Nats' Stutt

> "Its life, Jim, but not as we know it."

> Remove NOSPAM to respond please.

by **Uwe hoover Schuerkam** » Sun, 20 Jul 2003 01:11:26

> As for F1! I've had some of the deepest sleep I've ever known in between
> the the first lap and the last!

I agree... insomniacs should be prescribed your run of the mill
f1 race on a sunday afternoon, maybe going down with a beer or
two... guaranteed sleep. ;-)

Then again, all forms of *watching* motorsport seems to have
this effect on me, it's only when I race online / multiplayer
that the pieces fall into place and the concept of the sport
comes alive.

Cheers,

uwe

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by **Uwe hoover Schuerkam** » Sun, 20 Jul 2003 01:12:45

> This is a multi-part message in MIME format.

Please learn to quote only relevant parts and don't post in
HTML. Waste of bandwith and everybody's time here on RAS.

Thanks!

Uwe

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by **Scott B. Husted** » Sun, 20 Jul 2003 01:47:04

I'll Consider It. But since you were so condescending about it - NO.

http://www.hyphenologist.co.uk/killfile/killfilefaq.htm

Thanks.

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by **Uwe hoover Schuerkam** » Sun, 20 Jul 2003 01:16:24

> out a "soccer" team one day. (..and get the shite kicked out of them by
> Outer Hebrides, or some other football super power)

The outer Hebrides are part of Scotland, so yes, you may stand
a good chance of getting your bums kicked unless you are
talking of St. Kilda ;-)

cheers,

uwe

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by **magnulu** » Sun, 20 Jul 2003 03:01:42

That's rich stuff...
The same could be said about British football (or soccer here).
Back-and-forth all the game, and nobody scores a single goal.

> Just watched my first ever Nascar last night and god was it boring -
driving
> around the same oval track time after time. Im sure glad we have Formula 1
> over here (UK). I dont know how anyone could enjoy watching that kind of
> racing for more than a few minutes. Theres just no strategy at all from
what
> I can see! It just seems to revolve around whos going to get the first
> mechanical failure and crash, otherwise it just seems unbelieveably
> repetitive.

> Nats

> --
> Nigel 'Nats' Stutt

> "Its life, Jim, but not as we know it."

> Remove NOSPAM to respond please.

by **redTe** » Sun, 20 Jul 2003 03:02:50

Is that so ? Well, I never.........etc.
Thanks for that Uwe. No, really . I mean it.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

by **Alex** » Sun, 20 Jul 2003 03:30:04

What boring football?(soccer)
american football is the worse, rude game I have ever seen!
No technique, nothing anly man against another man who is stronger win!
have you ever seen a true soccer match? it's beautiful even if there is
no goal! what's the diference between score a goal or take a pile? the
important is how the team arrived at the shoot.
technique,technique,technique against roughness,roughness,roughness

> That's rich stuff...
> The same could be said about British football (or soccer here).
> Back-and-forth all the game, and nobody scores a single goal.

>>Just watched my first ever Nascar last night and god was it boring -

> driving

>>around the same oval track time after time. Im sure glad we have Formula 1
>>over here (UK). I dont know how anyone could enjoy watching that kind of
>>racing for more than a few minutes. Theres just no strategy at all from

> what

>>I can see! It just seems to revolve around whos going to get the first
>>mechanical failure and crash, otherwise it just seems unbelieveably
>>repetitive.

>>Nats

>>--
>>Nigel 'Nats' Stutt

>>"Its life, Jim, but not as we know it."

>>Remove NOSPAM to respond please.

by ae » Sun, 20 Jul 2003 04:07:27

>What boring football?(soccer)
>american football is the worse, rude game I have ever seen!
>No technique, nothing anly man against another man who is stronger win!
>have you ever seen a true soccer match? it's beautiful even if there is
>no goal! what's the diference between score a goal or take a pile? the
>important is how the team arrived at the shoot.
>technique,technique,technique against roughness,roughness,roughness

I am British and find Soccer usually boring apart from some
international games. American Football has a large amount of finesse,
both physical and intellectual, and is far more intesting to watch.

Andrew.

by **Andre G** » Sun, 20 Jul 2003 06:04:38

oh boy... I have been trying to stay out of this one (after my earlier post)
but I can`t resist the bait (I`m a 40+ old fart who must be feeling
particularly childish today). American football rude? Do you mean more so
that the rioting individuals, the beatings and the killings we hear about
after European football games? Or do you mean: American football rules! It
does!

And when exactly is soccer beautiful?
When they settle the 0-0 score by placing a player at 15 meters from the
goaltender who is supposed to defend an incredibly large net where his only
chance of making a save is by totally guessing on which side he will dive
and hope that the kicker happens to choose the same side?

...or when they kiss each other`s ***s after scoring a Goooooaaaaaaal! ?

...or when they trade shirts and wear each others' sweaty jerseys after the
game????

I just don`t get it... and yes, I did see a professional soccer game in
Belgium once... I will admit that the ambiance was fun (there was no riot or
*** on that day only cheers and lots of singing) but the game itself was
a sleeper (1-0 on a penalty kick). I just don`t get it... Hockey! Now
that`s a SPORT! OK, OK, now you know I am canadian eh!

On a more interesting topic, what is the sim enthusiasts' initial reaction
to just released LFS??
Andre

> What boring football?(soccer)
> american football is the worse, rude game I have ever seen!
> No technique, nothing anly man against another man who is stronger win!
> have you ever seen a true soccer match? it's beautiful even if there is
> no goal! what's the diference between score a goal or take a pile? the
> important is how the team arrived at the shoot.
> technique,technique,technique against roughness,roughness,roughness

> > That's rich stuff...
> > The same could be said about British football (or soccer here).
> > Back-and-forth all the game, and nobody scores a single goal.

> >>Just watched my first ever Nascar last night and god was it boring -

> > driving

> >>around the same oval track time after time. Im sure glad we have Formula
1
> >>over here (UK). I dont know how anyone could enjoy watching that kind of
> >>racing for more than a few minutes. Theres just no strategy at all from

> > what

> >>I can see! It just seems to revolve around whos going to get the first
> >>mechanical failure and crash, otherwise it just seems unbelieveably
> >>repetitive.

> >>Nats

> >>--
> >>Nigel 'Nats' Stutt

> >>"Its life, Jim, but not as we know it."

> >>Remove NOSPAM to respond please.

by **Bruce Kennewel** » Sun, 20 Jul 2003 08:30:36

Is it?
Fair enough, then.

Bruce.

by **magnulu** » Sun, 20 Jul 2003 08:48:26

> What boring football?(soccer)
> american football is the worse, rude game I have ever seen!
> No technique, nothing anly man against another man who is stronger win!
> have you ever seen a true soccer match? it's beautiful even if there is
> no goal! what's the diference between score a goal or take a pile? the
> important is how the team arrived at the shoot.
> technique,technique,technique against roughness,roughness,roughness

I'm not really a fan of American football either, just pointing out in
goes both ways. Some of you Brits think NASCAR is boring because it goes
around in ovals (and actually, there are road courses such as Watkins Glen).
Well, you could say the same about "Football"- the ball just bounces back
and forth forever. Hey, actually I don't watch much NASCAR and find most
racing a snooze fest after a while, but actually racing on those ovals can
be more challenging than they look. Not every oval is shaped the same- some
are "D" shaped, some have banks and some are flat, some have short corners,
others are longer. Add in a couple dozen other cars, and things start to
get interesting.

Our football rude? Well, it's true more often than not the players are
just dumb, often obese, jocks, but the actual game has alot of strategy
behind it. Also, we seem to have fewer riots after a big game. We
certainly don't have hundreds of people been crushed under a human stampede.

rec.autos.simulators

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