04/24/24
September 10, 2006
End of the Road: After closing the gap on rival Fernando Alonso during a controversial weekend, seven times world champion Michael Schumacher announces he will retire at the end of the season.
posted by Mr Bismarck to auto racing at 09:09 AM - 15 comments
You heard it here first. He will come to Nascar. Lord knows everyone else seems to be.
posted by dbt302 at 11:05 AM on September 10, 2006
I don't think he would make it in Nascar, not with his reckless & agressive style. Sure there are a few overly assertive drivers in Nascar, but I think he would get too many "accidental" taps into the wall.
posted by Psycho at 12:17 PM on September 10, 2006
And he would proceed to yell at them in German. I say bring it on. I'd actually watch NASCAR if Schumacher came over.
posted by igottheblues at 12:29 PM on September 10, 2006
You know what? Good. I have never like Schumacher.
posted by WeedyMcSmokey at 01:18 PM on September 10, 2006
Shumaker to replace Mayfield next year. Then after her two year contract we see Danica Patrick who is a powerhouse driver that is on the wrong team this year. She is with Letterman, who is not giving her the fast cars. The next two years will be with Gannasi where she will have speed. After that she will go to Nascar and I believe she will be a force. I think she almost came this year but Gannasi gave her more$$$$ A name of a Formula 1 crossover driver to Nascar that is doing okay, not great, is Boris Said.
posted by Psycho at 02:03 PM on September 10, 2006
Boris Said, doing okay in NASCAR? Since when? Boris' Nextel Cup Career Numbers Boris' Busch Series Career Numbers Boris' Craftsman Truck Series Career Numbers 100 combined starts, 11 top 5s, 19 top 10s, and only one win.
posted by The_Black_Hand at 02:42 PM on September 10, 2006
Boris is a road racer. He doesn't do Nascar very often. He is just now going to go full time next year. It will be a learning process but he should hold his own.
posted by dbt302 at 03:37 PM on September 10, 2006
It would be great if he came to NASCAR, but only if he agreed to kiss Dale Earnhardt on the lips and scream 'you taste like America.'
posted by tieguy at 03:37 PM on September 10, 2006
Good riddance to the slimy little shit. I have never looked forward to a season more than I look forward to 2007 right now. Tieguy: Sure hope you meant Junior... GP2 had a bit of controversy too, with Pantano's fastest lap being disallowed so Lewis won the title before the final sprint race. He needed 7 points, scored 6 for finishing third, and due to Pantano's lap being disallowed, scored the 7th point, and clinched the title. It may have taken almost two decades, but FINALLY a Brit has beaten a Piquet to a title...
posted by Drood at 05:13 PM on September 10, 2006
drood: Yoiks. Definitely did mean Jr. Sr. would have pushed the reference from hilarious to creepy.
posted by tieguy at 07:30 PM on September 10, 2006
Sr would have spun Michael out. The Intimidator would have been at his best with Michael.
posted by dbt302 at 07:32 PM on September 10, 2006
Yes, but would either of them french kiss a European. That's the real question. Oh, and what German product would sponsor Schumi?
posted by tieguy at 07:44 PM on September 10, 2006
I'm sure there is a German beer that would sponsor him.
posted by dbt302 at 09:25 PM on September 10, 2006
Tieguy: You can thank my wife for the "I hope he means Junior" comment:)
posted by Drood at 10:57 PM on September 11, 2006
Along with Schumacher's statement, Ferrari announced that McLaren driver Kimi Raikkonen will take over Michael's seat in the team next year.