Round of USA (top extends the lead!)

[8 n Pole Admin]

Dammit, that is not right!!!!!!
any member should be entitled to discuss cares and worries in any thread if they are of the sensibilities of Kapels!!!!
Because they will be treated with respect, they will not occupy much space, because they will engender a sense of "family " in the forum, and just bloody because



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and ah, Kapels, or my or your, worries could be major compared to other posters problems, so that will make them feel happy, so they will post more post IMHO

No naughty steps Julian.

Let me clarify further, we have no issues of people discussing their cares and worries and we didn't edit what Kapel or yourself said intially but we certainly don't want this to develop into a discussion on Iraq and hence my post.

And all the best to your wife Kapel.

[Julian Mayo]

I love to see the Administrator clarifying matters; it's heartening to know someone other than Julian, JayVee, and the other long time fans, is reading the thread.

And of course I would never change my picks. For me, the whole point of trying to pick the points earned before a race is run is taking me pick sheet with me to the telly and dreaming of being #1 that week --and agonizing with every unexpected turn of events! And being able to post my picks here, sharing them with others, only adds to that fun. If, for instance, Webbo wins on Sunday, I'll know Julian will be over the moon and I'll have to eat me words probably through all NEXT season as well as through the end of this one.

If, on the other hand, Kimi wins, as I expect he will, I will have no particular reason to crow --since approximately 800 out of the some 1200 odd Pole n' 8'ers, will have picked him with me. Most of the rest will have picked either Fernando or Michael.

Incidentally, not to dismay the Indian fans, but the weather here in Indy is BEAUTIFUL! low humidity & temps in the upper 70's lower 80's (farenheit). And it looks to hold through Sunday's race.

I'll be watching tomorrow & Saturday from various spots round the course; on Sunday, I'll be in the NW Vista with a great view of the run down to and through turn One. Am praying that Juan Pablo's learned his lesson from last time and won't be taking either himself or his teammate out there! On the other hand, wouldn't mind a bit if the Renault's put each other in the gravel! Only to tighten up the points race, understand.

Ciao, then, race fans --and may the best earn the sweetest for the rest of the year! Jim

In victory, I will be humble, I"m goooorn! catch you all later!!!

[Kapel]

Hopefully she's back this weekend or Tuesday at the max.
There are some pictures which i could post here but it would take the fun away from the lounge area.They are just sick
Anyway,let not enter into it,its very depressing.

Yes babies,..no no...cant afford another girl,i'll have no hair left

Hope she's back on schedule

-Yes she's back on Saturday Thanks



[EDITED POLITICAL]

But speaking of kids, a word of advice, have 2, it is good for them

Back to the main subject!!

My picks
Winner: Kimi Raikkonen - He builds a big gap early in the race
Second: Fernando Alonso - He moves up the field but settles for second
Third: Jenson Button - The BAR is fast in Indy and they have a new engine
Fourth: Rubens Barrichello - Is on a high
Fifth: Juan Pablo Montoya - Poor qualifying hurts his chances
Sixth: Giancarlo Fisichella - Like JPM
Seventh: Mark Webber - The Williams ain't fast and Webber calms down
Eighth: Jarno Trulli - They fix his brakes
Pole: Kimi Raikkonen - Easy!

The cute not a winner??
& still no Michael

[Kapel]

Thanks Kapel

There are many problems all over the world and there are many places that let you talk about them but we have decided not to have these issues discussed on our forums.
Lets keep our forums a fun place to visit, a place that lets us take a break from the harsh realities of the world.

Oh i know Ed,dont worry on that part.
Thats y i mentioned that i dont wanna spoil things here.I come here for fun n so does everyone & Lets keep it that way.

And thanx for giving less points to my wife in the previous round

[Kapel]

Hopefully she's back this weekend or Tuesday at the max.
There are some pictures which i could post here but it would take the fun away from the lounge area.They are just sick
Anyway,let not enter into it,its very depressing.

Thanks Kapel

There are many problems all over the world and there are many places that let you talk about them but we have decided not to have these issues discussed on our forums.
Lets keep our forums a fun place to visit, a place that lets us take a break from the harsh realities of the world.

Dammit, that is not right!!!!!!
any member should be entitled to discuss cares and worries in any thread if they are of the sensibilities of Kapels!!!!
Because they will be treated with respect, they will not occupy much space, because they will engender a sense of "family " in the forum, and just bloody because



and


and ah, Kapels, or my or your, worries could be major compared to other posters problems, so that will make them feel happy, so they will post more post IMHO

Thanks Julian,i appreciate ur concern

I'm sorry to all of you who were offended,i will henceforth avoid these kinda expressions.

BTW,Julian,what was ur standing in 8npole u said

[Kapel]

First round of picks -

Winner: Kimi Raikkonen

Second: Juan Pablo Montoya

Third: Michael Schumacher

Fourth: Fernando Alonso

Fifth: Jenson Button

Sixth: Rubens Barrichello

Seventh: Ralf Schumacher

Eighth: Mark Webber

Pole: Michael Schumacher

[JayVee]

But speaking of kids, a word of advice, have 2, it is good for them



Back to the main subject!!

My picks
Winner: Kimi Raikkonen - He builds a big gap early in the race
Second: Fernando Alonso - He moves up the field but settles for second
Third: Jenson Button - The BAR is fast in Indy and they have a new engine
Fourth: Rubens Barrichello - Is on a high
Fifth: Juan Pablo Montoya - Poor qualifying hurts his chances
Sixth: Giancarlo Fisichella - Like JPM
Seventh: Mark Webber - The Williams ain't fast and Webber calms down
Eighth: Jarno Trulli - They fix his brakes
Pole: Kimi Raikkonen - Easy!

The cute not a winner??
& still no Michael

I've dropped enough and need to get serious

Kimi will build a comfortable buffer so Alonso will settle for second

And no Michael NEVER DID, NEVER WILL

[Kapel]

And no Michael NEVER DID, NEVER WILL

[rah]

But speaking of kids, a word of advice, have 2, it is good for them



Back to the main subject!!

My picks
Winner: Kimi Raikkonen - He builds a big gap early in the race
Second: Fernando Alonso - He moves up the field but settles for second
Third: Jenson Button - The BAR is fast in Indy and they have a new engine
Fourth: Rubens Barrichello - Is on a high
Fifth: Juan Pablo Montoya - Poor qualifying hurts his chances
Sixth: Giancarlo Fisichella - Like JPM
Seventh: Mark Webber - The Williams ain't fast and Webber calms down
Eighth: Jarno Trulli - They fix his brakes
Pole: Kimi Raikkonen - Easy!

The cute not a winner??
& still no Michael

I've dropped enough and need to get serious

Kimi will build a comfortable buffer so Alonso will settle for second

And no Michael NEVER DID, NEVER WILL

It's gonna start hurting you. I may even overtake you soon!

[Julian Mayo]

Won't take long to get the results out this time ED

[rah]

Any idea on how many people predicted 3rd place correctly?

[lemon_martini2]

Stupid question maybe,but what are we counting as pole?The grid that led off on the formation lap or the one that took the red light?

[Kapel]

Wondering if someone can score 24 points this time,if Pole position is truli or Michael

Or even 20

[K-D]

Stupid question maybe,but what are we counting as pole?The grid that led off on the formation lap or the one that took the red light?

Results will be based on:

Qualifying:
--
1. Trulli
2. R?ikk?nnen
3. Button

Race
--
1. Michael Schumacher
2. Rubens Barichello
3. Tiago Monteiro
4. Narain Karthikeyan
5. Christijan Albers
6. Patrick Freisacher
7. none
8. none

[8 n Pole Admin]

Won't take long to get the results out this time ED

mmm..... the system doesn't accept no drivers for 7th and 8th

I don't blame the designer, I never specified this as a possible outcome

But we'll work something out

Maybe call it a non championship round





Just kidding