F1 Brunch - Bahrain GP (April 8th)

F1 Fans -

Oh it's on - our first event of the 2018 Grand Prix season will be, as usual, the Bahrain Brunch.  This year it will be broadcast on ESPN2, and from what I can tell, there will be ZERO minutes of pre-race televised by them.  Ok, I take that back.  The race actually starts at 11:10 this year, so there will be all of 10 minutes of pre-race shown.  I am fired up...and Liberty Media will be hearing from me!

Hope to see you there race fans!

When:   April 8th, 11:00 a.m. (show up earlier if you want)
Where:  Azalea Inn & Time Out Sports Bar
              2344 E. Little Creek Rd.
              Norfolk, VA 23518

F1 Breakfast is back for 2018!

Hampton Roads F1 Fans:

First lets discuss what's the same this year:

Mercedes still has the 'fastest' car with the special qualifying engine mode (now known as 'party mode') that they can't admit to because it would immediately be banned.  Still can't pass the Ferrari in normal race mode however.

Now what's different:

The F1 logo and opening sequence (just okay), ESPN 'coverage' (which is HORRIBLE by the way, totally butchering the top-shelf SKY coverage), and Haas kicking mid-field butt (let's not talk about their pit stop strategy). Best of all, most European GP's have been moved to 9 a.m. our time!  Woo-Hoo!  We now get to sleep in!  Our first race will be next Sunday for the Bahrain Brunch, starting at 11 a.m..  Stay tuned for the announcement posting!

Rick

Alfa Romeo Back in F1!

Well, sort of.  2018 is looking great!  The Sauber team is to get current spec Ferrari engines and a legendary new title sponsor.  Let's hope the car with its new livery has at least as much go as show!