Michellin sucks, -ruined the USGP Options

[seanery]

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/finger.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/finger.gif) I can't believe it. WTF. Michellin, in it's 6th year here, can't create a tire that will will finish the race? WTF.

NO FRENCHIE FUCKING TIRES FOR ANY OF MY CARS!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/finger.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/finger.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/finger.gif)

[Thorshammer]

Due diligence is testing at all circuits by different teams, you are right not all teams are able to test a each given circuit. But there was testing for Michelin at Indy. But the data was either useless or not looked at. However, by Michelins own admission,they did not bring a second tire following the rules "a second tire must be available that will offer less performance but be absolutely reliable"

As for The FIA and Ecclefuck, you are aware the FIA and F1 are separate entities? Ecclejunk in control of Mosley, it certainly does not look like it to me. One point of interest is Tony George (via Chitwood) claims no knowledge of the request for a chicane to be installed? Now, I think this is probably BS, I think he knew and the teams would have put him on alert in case they got their way with the FIA.

I don't disagree that slowing down for turn 13 is absurd, but so is michelin not fulfilling their contractual obligations. As for coming in without penalty to change any tire they felt they needed to at will. This IS a solution to the problem. As for Ferrari not willing to allow the Chicane. I think if the shoe was on the other foot, would 7 other teams assist Ferrari to compete. I do not think they would. You forget, some of these teams have 100m+ dollar budgets. Any advantage is exploited, remember traction control. I also remember the Ferrari's with tire woes earlier this year, and I did'nt hear of anyone changing the course or rules to allow them to compete without incident.

I think the tire rules are ridiculous! This is not F1 it's F1 endurance. It's a joke.

All we are going to see in the next few days is finger pointing. Michelin will have to get the monkey off their back, and the finger will point at Indy. Ecclestone will point the finger at Mosley and the team managers and Michelin. Michelin will kiss Eccleballs ass because they want to be the next single tire supplier to F1. Joke.
As for Ferrari, Michael will most likely step down as driver representative for his lack of support, or perceived lack of support.

There will be no refunds, as Tony G will not give anything back. Champcar will offer free admission to their next race with a USGP ticket stub, using it as a marketing ploy to gain new fans to champcar racing.

Also a new sanctioning body will be formed and several teams will defect with Eccleanus out of the picture, tracks will be hard to come by and the sport will suffer. but thats just the stuff out of my crystal balls, how about yours?

Erik Madsen