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Talks back on about Montreal GP

Monday, March 30th, 2009

According to the Toronto Star and F1-Live.com Bernie Ecclestone is in talks with race organizers in Montreal to put Montreal back on the racing calendar for 2009. This is because the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the race added when Montreal was removed, might not be ready in time. I’d love to have the Canadian GP… Continue Reading Talks back on about Montreal GP

Tom LaSorda says Chrysler Canada may get slim fast

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

Tom LaSorda balked at the latest CAW deal with GM and refuses to accept the CAW/GM established contract pattern for Chyrsler. He may have a point, as Chrsyler needed a lot of help before this crisis came along. There simply isn’t enough capacity in the market for all three American automakers to sell cars which… Continue Reading Tom LaSorda says Chrysler Canada may get slim fast

International Race of Champions

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

The international Race of Champions is a mixed competition of drivers from all forms of motor sport. This year’s final was just amazing and there’s more races to be found at freecaster.tv/rally

No more Canadian GP

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

I’ve been waiting to post comments on the Canadian GP’s removal from the 2009 Formula 1 calendar until their was a definitive outcome. Officials from various levels of government and the Montreal promoter were attempting to save the race and had met with the Formula 1’s commercial rights holder, Bernie Ecclestone, about what could be… Continue Reading No more Canadian GP

Love Letter to TSN2

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

Thank you TSN2 for broadcasting tape-delayed F1 races in high-definition at a reasonable mid-morning start. I always feel a little miffed when the F1 commentators talk about a nice-afternoon while I’m trying to blink away blurry eyes at 8:00AM EST! Now I no longer need to rely on my home-made Tivo (MythTV) and make the… Continue Reading Love Letter to TSN2