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by gnrpoison
31 Jul 2013, 22:36
Forum: The "Flat Out, Flat Broke" Memorial Forum
Topic: Alternate Future History 2012 F1 World Championship
Replies: 32
Views: 9267

Re: Alternate Future History 2012 F1 World Championship

23rd April 2012 BBC Vettel still angry at yesterday’s events and calls on FIA for better marshalling. 24th April 2012 Autosport Randle GR02 ready for Spain and to undergo shakedown test at Silverstone before Spain to prepare for race distance. 25th April 2012 F1Fanatic Trulli unhappy at Lotus, think...
by gnrpoison
31 Jul 2013, 17:32
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Unpopular F1 opinions
Replies: 4038
Views: 576550

Re: Unpopular F1 opinions

The season should start in Brazil and end with Suzuka and then the Australian round at Adelaide
by gnrpoison
24 Jul 2013, 18:44
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: What If?
Replies: 3366
Views: 635259

Re: What If?

What if Silverstone did not make the track changes in 1991?
What if Scuderia Italia could have survived without merging with Minardi for 1994?
What if Larrousse would have been able to have a car ready for 1995, could they have lasted a bit longer?
by gnrpoison
24 Jul 2013, 11:48
Forum: The "Flat Out, Flat Broke" Memorial Forum
Topic: Alternate Future History 2012 F1 World Championship
Replies: 32
Views: 9267

Re: Alternate Future History 2012 F1 World Championship

16th April 2012 BBC Randle BMW will debut new car in Spain as old car has proven it deserves Bahrain send off 17th April 2012 F1Fanatic Protesting will overshadow this weekend’s Grand Prix, F1 teams hoping for Peace 18th April 2012 FIA The race will go on but it is up to the teams if they will take ...
by gnrpoison
13 May 2013, 00:17
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Drivers With Most Wins In All Motorsport Series
Replies: 38
Views: 3803

Re: Drivers With Most Wins In All Motorsport Series

May have missed seeing on the list, but is their an entry on the World Sportscar Championship that had all those lovely Group C's in? If it isn't and is added would the Le Man's Race be counted in their as I think it was only non championship in its later years.
by gnrpoison
10 May 2013, 23:02
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Traditional Numbers
Replies: 34
Views: 2953

Re: Traditional Numbers

Anyone have information why Zakspeed seemed to change numbers quite frequently, even ending up with 9 and 10 at some point. They joined in 1985, using number 30. For 1986, they moved to the vacant number 14, but for the second car, they had to use the 29, since 15-28 were already occupied. Number 9...
by gnrpoison
10 May 2013, 20:10
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Braden Walker Wrestling Thread
Replies: 116
Views: 25055

Re: The Braden Walker Wrestling Thread

so how many of you loving the reject moments have ever visited wrestlecrap, my god who in the right mind thought some of those storylines were a good idea.
by gnrpoison
10 May 2013, 20:08
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Traditional Numbers
Replies: 34
Views: 2953

Re: Traditional Numbers

Anyone have information why Zakspeed seemed to change numbers quite frequently, even ending up with 9 and 10 at some point.
by gnrpoison
07 May 2013, 21:53
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread
Replies: 3253
Views: 682308

Re: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread

that result all but guarentees Villa's survival with 5 above with 6 to go for. Wigan have to beat us for it to happen and the teams below us all win. Odds now are 66/1 and 100/1 in some places. So anyone fancy it?
by gnrpoison
07 May 2013, 21:52
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Unusual F1 Stats
Replies: 1425
Views: 1793210

Re: Unusual F1 Stats

I think its because the teams that won during the set numbers era that have had numbers 5 to 6 have been Brabham, Lotus, Williams, think Ferrari and McLaren have had them aswell, add in Red Bull recently and it explains as most of the teams in the top positions for most wins at some point have had t...
by gnrpoison
01 May 2013, 01:06
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Imola 1994: remembered (for now)
Replies: 61
Views: 9170

Re: Imola 1994: remembered (for now)

It's weird how long ago, yet so recent those events feel. I guess fortunately missed the whole of that weekend as we were decorating the living room so there was no tv on but remember going to a pub later on for a meal with my parents and siblings and seeing people visibly disturbed watching highlig...
by gnrpoison
30 Apr 2013, 19:21
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Braden Walker Wrestling Thread
Replies: 116
Views: 25055

Re: The Braden Walker Wrestling Thread

On the subject of Scott Steiner, I remember how much of a technical wrestling god he was in the early 90s with his brother as a tag team before the Big Poppa Pump era so enjoy these vids. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xt4sFC9KTP8 amazing moves and skill to do these My personal favourite, the Stein...
by gnrpoison
29 Apr 2013, 23:56
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread
Replies: 3253
Views: 682308

Re: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread

From this weekend I think that nouveau chateau (or Newcastle as they used to be known) are badly in danger of going down, a huge defeat at home but the worst thing for them was that they basically gifted Liverpool every single goal, Liverpool weren't amazing or doing anything special, they just pla...
by gnrpoison
29 Apr 2013, 22:55
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Rejects of the Premier/Football League
Replies: 53
Views: 10507

Re: Rejects of the Premier League

Its cool I did think just on league form but sometimes it doesn't tell the whole story, for example Wigan could be relegated but are in a FA Cup final and could win the thing, so would that be rejectful as it was surely above expectations at the start of the season. E.G. Villa this season we expecte...
by gnrpoison
29 Apr 2013, 22:35
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread
Replies: 3253
Views: 682308

Re: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread

Well that was an interesting night, really opens it down the bottom for the next few weeks. A win at Norwich and we could be out of it or only needing a point last day of the season. Do feel sorry for Sunderland but never expected that from Villa tonight, pressure on Wigan now as if we match their r...
by gnrpoison
29 Apr 2013, 22:23
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Rejects of the Premier/Football League
Replies: 53
Views: 10507

Re: Rejects of the Premier League

It is a shame with Derby, simply because I think they got promoted too early. As I believe Billy Davies had a 3-4 year plan to get them in the Premier League and he did it within the first year so it meant they could not cope. I would also agree Wimbledon were punching above their weight but the pre...
by gnrpoison
28 Apr 2013, 22:50
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Rejects of the Premier/Football League
Replies: 53
Views: 10507

Re: Rejects of the Premier League

02/03: The teams that play in Claret West Ham and Aston Villa Villa because of a dismal away record of 1 win in 19, eclipses a brilliant home form of 11 wins and 2 draws in 19 games. With only 1 of 6 home losses being by 2 - 0, the rest all 1 nils nearly relegates the side and it ended 7 years of to...
by gnrpoison
28 Apr 2013, 22:18
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Rejects of the Premier/Football League
Replies: 53
Views: 10507

Re: Rejects of the Premier League

92/93: Nottingham Forest, Relegation ends Clough's legacy at the City Ground a mere 12 years after double European Cup winners 93/94: Swindon Town, 5 wins all season 100 goals conceded in 42 league games 94/95: Should go to Cantona for kicking a fan in the stands(regardless of the reason) but perhap...
by gnrpoison
23 Apr 2013, 19:24
Forum: The "Flat Out, Flat Broke" Memorial Forum
Topic: Alternate Future History 2012 F1 World Championship
Replies: 32
Views: 9267

Re: Alternate Future History 2012 F1 World Championship

26th March 2012 BBC Randle happy with second as the car’s engine may have blown had the race continued to be dry. The new car may be ready to go for Bahrain but will decide after China as it has passed its safety tests. 27th March 2012 Sky Sports Schumacher was unhappy with team and disappeared post...
by gnrpoison
21 Apr 2013, 23:52
Forum: The HWNSNBM Memorial Forum
Topic: Moderator and Subforum overhaul proposal
Replies: 14
Views: 2892

Re: Moderator and Subforum overhaul proposal

I do quite like how it has been separated as it now means my written alternate history career is now in a different forum to some computer game generated ones. Hopefully all the work everyone has put into their own personal alternate careers can get some attention they all deserve by being easier to...
by gnrpoison
21 Apr 2013, 23:45
Forum: The "Flat Out, Flat Broke" Memorial Forum
Topic: Alternate Future History 2012 F1 World Championship
Replies: 32
Views: 9267

Re: Alternate Future History 2012 F1 World Championship

19th March 2012 BBC Alonso happy with win, Ferrari say they have achieved at least a target for the season, will have small upgrades for Malaysia 20th March 2012 F1Fanatic Ligier have told Montagny he must do better or lose seat 21st March 2012 FIA Same tyre compounds as Australia to be used in Mala...
by gnrpoison
17 Apr 2013, 20:39
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread
Replies: 3253
Views: 682308

Re: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread

I can remember when the English Divisions were: Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4. Interesting fact is when the Premier League formed (91/92 I believe to begin for 92/93 season) one of the clubs that signed and would have been in had they not been relegated were Luton Town. I think they...
by gnrpoison
04 Apr 2013, 23:54
Forum: The "Flat Out, Flat Broke" Memorial Forum
Topic: Alternate Future History 2012 F1 World Championship
Replies: 32
Views: 9267

Re: Alternate Future History 2012 F1 World Championship

7th – 10th March Istanbul Testing Final Day Results The final preseason test came with the last of teams that were not using old cars releasing their new cars for this test with the new HRT and Minardi hopefully better than their predecessors, it was a close test and Ferrari considered to show their...
by gnrpoison
17 Oct 2012, 00:37
Forum: The "Flat Out, Flat Broke" Memorial Forum
Topic: Alternate Future History 2012 F1 World Championship
Replies: 32
Views: 9267

Re: Alternate Future History 2012 F1 World Championship

what do you use to simulate this Nothing really, I use no race sim as it was originally going to be a piece of written work to go on alternatehistory.com, however I decided to dry run it here and it was well recieved. The original 2011 season is linked in the first post, so all this is my own work ...
by gnrpoison
16 Oct 2012, 04:53
Forum: The "Flat Out, Flat Broke" Memorial Forum
Topic: Alternate Future History 2012 F1 World Championship
Replies: 32
Views: 9267

Re: Alternate Future History 2012 F1 World Championship

2nd February 2012 The Sun Preparations ready for next week’s test at Barcelona and final preparations are being made ready for Mercedes, Arrows, Lotus and Sauber as they release the new 2012 cars to the world. 3rd February 2012 Autosport Schumacher announces retirement at the end of 2012 season, has...
by gnrpoison
16 Oct 2012, 02:21
Forum: The "Flat Out, Flat Broke" Memorial Forum
Topic: Ideal Teams and Drivers for F1 2013
Replies: 25
Views: 2341

Re: Ideal Teams and Drivers for F1 2013

Teams 1. Red Bull Engine: Renault V10 Livery: Current one Drivers: Vettel and Webber Title Sponsor: Red Bull 2. McLaren Engine: Honda V10 or V12 Livery: Marlboro years Drivers: Hamilton and Button Title Sponsor: Marlboro, Shell 3. Ferrari Engine: Ferrari V12 Livery: Early 90s with Agip etc Drivers: ...
by gnrpoison
15 Oct 2012, 01:53
Forum: The "Flat Out, Flat Broke" Memorial Forum
Topic: Alternate Future History 2012 F1 World Championship
Replies: 32
Views: 9267

Re: Alternate Future History 2012 F1 World Championship

17th December 2011 BBC As the teams shut up shop for the Christmas break, the main concentration turns to next year and making sure the cars are ready, with the first test of the new season and with work to resume on the 7th January. 7th January 2012 F1 Fanatic Some of the new teams will be unveilin...
by gnrpoison
26 Sep 2012, 01:44
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread
Replies: 3253
Views: 682308

Re: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread

Yeah, but you get to see actual football so I can understand that. I see Fatty's given up on the League Cup (again) looking at our bench tonight. Nothing there to rescue us from 3-1 down at H-T. Gareth Barry has scored an own goal to help former club Aston Villa equalise. Sounds familiar to me. The...
by gnrpoison
20 Sep 2012, 02:44
Forum: The "Flat Out, Flat Broke" Memorial Forum
Topic: Alternate Future History 2012 F1 World Championship
Replies: 32
Views: 9267

Re: Alternate Future History 2012 F1 World Championship

28th November 2011 (BBC) Webber overjoyed with Championship victory and looking forward to month off as Red Bull test driver will take part in the first test. Many teams are likely to be using 2011 car the test at Brands Hatch in two weeks and new cars likely to be at Imola test onwards. 29th Novemb...
by gnrpoison
20 Sep 2012, 01:18
Forum: The "Flat Out, Flat Broke" Memorial Forum
Topic: Alternate Future History 2012 F1 World Championship
Replies: 32
Views: 9267

Alternate Future History 2012 F1 World Championship

For those who didn't get around to the first part, it is available here http://www.gprejects.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=3766 . Now comes the 2012 and season and this first bit may contain spoilers if you have not read the first one. In summary we follow the creation of new teams and that of n...
by gnrpoison
19 Sep 2012, 01:52
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Traditional Numbers
Replies: 34
Views: 2953

Re: Traditional Numbers

Going with traditional numbers, I had a thought regarding the years 1987 - 1989 when the entrants expanded, how come Zakspeed went from 9 - 10 to the 34 and 35 which allowed Arrows who were 17 and 18 in 1988 to take up those numbers. I am aware why Rial, Osella changed due to expanding to two cars a...
by gnrpoison
17 Sep 2012, 02:54
Forum: The Jean-Denis Deletraz Memorial Forum
Topic: Retrospective Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race
Replies: 175
Views: 57457

Re: Retrospective Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race

I am surprised no one has mentioned it on this thread but surely for the 1992 Monaco Grand Prix it would be Roberto Moreno, also 1990 French Grand Prix could go to Leyton House who had failed to qualify the round before in Mexico and almost had a 1 - 2 finish.
by gnrpoison
27 Jul 2012, 03:10
Forum: The "Flat Out, Flat Broke" Memorial Forum
Topic: Alternate Future History 2011 F1 World Championship
Replies: 56
Views: 12408

Re: Alternate Future History 2011 F1 World Championship

Full Term Report Red Bull: Managed to fix reliability issues to take both championships, very strong in the second half of the season and this will be vital for next season. They will now need good management to handle inner team battles now that both of their drivers are champions. Mercedes: Will f...
by gnrpoison
21 Jul 2012, 13:05
Forum: The "Flat Out, Flat Broke" Memorial Forum
Topic: Alternate Future History 2011 F1 World Championship
Replies: 56
Views: 12408

Re: Alternate Future History 2011 F1 World Championship

14th November 2011 F1Fanatic Rosberg annoyed at Webber for error that could have seen the title wrapped, Stewards were asked to give penalties but have decided any further action. 15th November 2011 BBC Webber feels the blame is at Mercedes for the incident 16th November 2011 Autosport Modena decide...
by gnrpoison
20 Jul 2012, 00:03
Forum: The "Flat Out, Flat Broke" Memorial Forum
Topic: Alternate Future History 2011 F1 World Championship
Replies: 56
Views: 12408

Re: Alternate Future History 2011 F1 World Championship

31st October 2011 F1 Fanatic 2 races to go and it the championship enters a thrilling finale with Button, Rosberg and Webber in a fight. Red Bull must support Webber as Vettel is surely too far behind. 1st November 2011 BBC Arrows confirm Maldonado and DiGrassi for 2012, BMW customer engines and sti...
by gnrpoison
10 May 2012, 02:32
Forum: The "Flat Out, Flat Broke" Memorial Forum
Topic: Alternate Future History 2011 F1 World Championship
Replies: 56
Views: 12408

Re: Alternate Future History 2011 F1 World Championship

17th October 2011 Autosport Red Bull stake claim for both titles with excellent result that saw rivals suffer 18th October 2011 Sky Sports Stewart: Realistically the title is now between Rosberg, Button and the Red Bulls, this means that Schumacher and Hamilton need to take on a number 2 role. 19th ...
by gnrpoison
08 May 2012, 01:56
Forum: The "Flat Out, Flat Broke" Memorial Forum
Topic: Alternate Future History 2011 F1 World Championship
Replies: 56
Views: 12408

Re: Alternate Future History 2011 F1 World Championship

10th October 2011 BBC Mercedes rue bad luck as title race opens up 11th October 2011 Autosport Liuzzi will be back in the car for Korea and India as DiResta as DTM commitments 12th October 2011 F1Fanatic Davidson confident of getting on grid as test went well at Fuji Speedway 13th October 2011 Korea...
by gnrpoison
19 Apr 2012, 01:55
Forum: The "Flat Out, Flat Broke" Memorial Forum
Topic: Alternate Future History 2011 F1 World Championship
Replies: 56
Views: 12408

Re: Alternate Future History 2011 F1 World Championship

25th September 2011 Singapore Grand Prix 61 laps So the F1 circus reached what for many was the new jewel in the F1 crown, that of the special night race that had been held in Singapore, having made its debut in the 2008 season it had become a very enjoyable and somewhat at time controversial event....
by gnrpoison
22 Mar 2012, 01:20
Forum: The "Flat Out, Flat Broke" Memorial Forum
Topic: Alternate Future History 2011 F1 World Championship
Replies: 56
Views: 12408

Re: Alternate Future History 2011 F1 World Championship

As a fan of alternate history and a patron of Alternatehistory.com Me too! Small world. I was considering a TL where Heidfeld got the McLaren seat ahead of Raikkonen, but I lack dedication. I posted a small version in the what if thread on here though. P.S. I have never taken part in a space battle...
by gnrpoison
22 Mar 2012, 01:15
Forum: The "Flat Out, Flat Broke" Memorial Forum
Topic: Alternate Future History 2011 F1 World Championship
Replies: 56
Views: 12408

Re: Alternate Future History 2011 F1 World Championship

12th September 2011 FIA The following is the 2012 Grand Prix calendar of races and number of entrants allowed into main qualifying and the race. Top 13 placed teams of 2011 will automatically be in main qualifying and 14th and 15th team will be in main qualification at the respective races where 32 ...