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Title: What an F1 driver sees
Post by Mike_the_Oldest on Nov 14^th, 2011 at 8:41pm

What an F1 driver sees

http://www.wimp.com/driverracing/

Title: Re: What an F1 driver sees
Post by CRXYONE on Nov 15^th, 2011 at 12:24pm

VERY COOL! Almost like being there. I especially like the fact that you can hear the air, as the speed increases. It gives a better sensation of the actual speed than most videos. 8)

Title: Re: What an F1 driver sees
Post by unxetas on Nov 16^th, 2011 at 5:55am

I read somewhere that the camera covered one eye completely, so he really wasn't pushing too hard.. It's a great angle though, would love to see some actual flying laps!

Title: Re: What an F1 driver sees
Post by Bob_Williams on Nov 16^th, 2011 at 7:09am

Just like being in your Vee eh? ;D

Title: Re: What an F1 driver sees
Post by Bob_Williams on Nov 16^th, 2011 at 7:42am

It appears that the F-1 Texas race has been put on hold. So don't be buying any tickets just yet. Bernie wants his race in N.J. with a NY back drop it seems. I wonder how much Red Bull spent on the ad for them and the Texas track?

Title: Re: What an F1 driver sees
Post by Mike_the_Oldest on Nov 16^th, 2011 at 10:37am

I wondered how long it would take before someone from the FV ranks would make this comparison.

A little longer than I originally thought.

Title: Re: What an F1 driver sees
Post by CRXYONE on Nov 16^th, 2011 at 4:29pm

unxetas wrote on Nov 16^th, 2011 at 5:55am:

I read somewhere that the camera covered one eye completely, so he really wasn't pushing too hard.. It's a great angle though, would love to see some actual flying laps!

Yes it looked to me like he really was not pushing the car too hard. So if that was with one eye, that is some pretty good driving. See how fast you can go doing that.

Title: Re: What an F1 driver sees
Post by purple_tortoise on Nov 16^th, 2011 at 4:42pm

you mean we have to use both eyes - now I know why I am so slow.

Title: Re: What an F1 driver sees
Post by unxetas on Nov 17^th, 2011 at 7:16am

Well, I found out recently that for a little under 4 grand, you can drive an F1 at some European tracks. You start by driving a formula ford for a couple sessions, then an F3 and finally a mid-90's F1, paddle shifty shifty and everything. Since I'll be in Europe in March/April anyway, it would be a waste not to do it!

I'm therefore accepting donations for the cause, in exchange I'll tell you how great it was, and write a report with pictures and everything. You old farts can live vicariously through me! Call me for the bank account details :D

Title: Re: What an F1 driver sees
Post by unxetas on Nov 17^th, 2011 at 7:21am

Mike_the_Oldest wrote on Nov 16^th, 2011 at 10:37am:

I wondered how long it would take before someone from the FV ranks would make this comparison.

A little longer than I originally thought.

It seems to me like the biggest difference between F1 and FV is the engine sounds. Well.. For the past season I have been racing with headphones playing some F1 recordings from my iPod. Man, if feels just like the real thing!

Title: Re: What an F1 driver sees
Post by unxetas on Nov 28^th, 2011 at 6:53am

Now this is more like it!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Q_mBwwsP1ts#!

Vettel's helmet cam, apparently either qualifying or practice (notice the DRS usage.. Pretty crazy stuff in itself, imagine opening that wing, full throttle, mid corner)

Pretty incredible footage!

Title: Re: What an F1 driver sees
Post by Keith Robinson on Nov 28^th, 2011 at 10:13am

Super Seb; what an amazing young driver. I'm looking forward to 2012 already! :)

Title: Re: What an F1 driver sees
Post by Mike_the_Oldest on Nov 29^th, 2011 at 1:20am

Raikkonen returns

http://www.pitpass.com/45371-Raikkonen-returns-to-F1-with-Lotus-Renault-GP

Title: Re: What an F1 driver sees
Post by Bob_Williams on Nov 29^th, 2011 at 5:08am

Keith Robinson wrote on Nov 28^th, 2011 at 10:13am:

Super Seb; what an amazing young driver. I'm looking forward to 2012 already! :)

I've been up close (maybe to close at times) to you on the track......it was like following you around Mission watching Vettel's video. ;D

Title: Re: What an F1 driver sees
Post by Keith Robinson on Nov 30^th, 2011 at 5:04pm

Have you been drinking again Williams, or do you want to borrow money? ::)

Title: Re: What an F1 driver sees
Post by Keith Robinson on Nov 30^th, 2011 at 5:08pm

Mike; you want to bet Kimi doesn't see out the season ???

Title: Re: What an F1 driver sees
Post by Mike_the_Oldest on Dec 1^st, 2011 at 4:17am

No bet. He could surprise you, though.