rally death

much as it is sad that someone has died whilst watching a rally, i really don't see how the sport or anyone connected can be blaimed.

it was just one of those things, a racing incident!

there is no way that you could plan / predict what could happen at any point, of what is at times a very unpredictable sport. I mean, can you guess how any particular driver will react with any part of a rough circuit and a specific car, with unknown weather conditions?

No, so lets hope common sense prevails and no stupid H&S rules are put in place that restrict a great sport

Massa in Intensive care!

There was another motor racing accident today.

Luckily no-one died this time though.

During qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix Massa was hit in the head by a piece of debris (a spring weighing approx 800g) which wripped of his visor and hit his forhead. He then hit the tyre wall at turn 4 going at nearly full speed.

He was unconcious, taken to the medical centre then flown to hospital in Bucharest.

He has since undergone surgery on his skull.

He suffered a cut above is eye, concussion and skull damage and is currently in intensive care.

Obviously he won't be racing tomorrow, and we hope he gets well soon!

Great weekend

Weather was a bit sad yesterday, overcast n wet. But, as it rained over night last night today has turned out to be a wonderful day. Been out in the garden, now sitting with a cold beer watching the German Grand Prix. And to make it better the Maclaren car's are finally racing! Hamilton got off to a fantastic start, then lost it due to a rear puncture! Still, all good and the race isn't over yet!

The Stig! Did it have to be him?

Top Gear's the STIG has been revealed as Michael Schumacher!

Now, anyone that has watched the programme, and admired the mysterious man in white's fantastic driving ability knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that he was a racing driver, and a very good one at that.

But Shumacher! Yes he was a great drive, but also an arrogant sod!

Couldn't it have been a brit? Eddie Irvine, DC.... or even the lovely lass (yes I know she is alos German) Sabina that raced the transit van so superbly.

Formula 1

What is it with these teams? Max Mosely is trying to save the sport, and save everyone some money! Yes, the new regulations may split the teams up, but is that so bad? Stick to the £40M budget and the teams can spend more on development, less restrictions and more freedom. Don't and they have limitations placed on them. Surely that helps the smaller teams and makes it better for everyone, especially the fan. Or is this what some of them are afraid of? Not being able to spend £120M plus, or more importantly getting beaten by a team spending way way less than them?