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Discussion in 'Other Racing' started by Doug3, Aug 18, 2013.

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  1. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

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    #126 Simon^2, Sep 25, 2013
    Unbelievable!!!
     
  2. Simon^2

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    #127 Simon^2, Sep 25, 2013
    How did USA nor give up when down 8 to 1??? Amazing fortitude. Bravo boys!!
     
  3. Doug3

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    #128 Doug3, Sep 25, 2013
    THEY DID IT!!!!!

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RT3cx1b9ZM]You Did It (My Fair Lady - 1964) - YouTube[/ame]
     
  4. CornersWell

    CornersWell F1 Rookie

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    #129 CornersWell, Sep 25, 2013
    Great efforts by both teams. Sorry someone has to lose.

    CW
     
  5. Simon^2

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    #130 Simon^2, Sep 25, 2013
    Agree. I found myself rooting for both teams. Heart breaking for the NZL crew to lose that way.
     
  6. subirg

    subirg F1 Rookie

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    #131 subirg, Sep 25, 2013
    I have never watched a boat race in my life, but that was just EPIC! Who wouldn't be inspired by one of the GREAT sporting stories of modern times. Amazing. A privilege to witness. Well done to both teams and congrats to Oracle. Awesome stuff.
     
  7. raider1968

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    #132 raider1968, Sep 25, 2013
    You are right - simply epic comeback - The TV coverage was incredible - the boats and tech incredible - a whole new world of sailing - this you can really call racing not like the old days where I used to compete
     
  8. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #133 texasmr2, Sep 26, 2013
    The win imo is hollow. Out of 24 crew members only two are actual 'born and bred' Americans (I cannot include Tom Slingsby simply because he has dual citizenship), just saying.
     
  9. ag512bbi

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    #134 ag512bbi, Sep 26, 2013
    NEVER watched this race before, But gotta say I was so amazed!!!!! Congrats to USA!!!!!!!
     
  10. Doug3

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    #135 Doug3, Sep 26, 2013
    30 years ago today:

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHNGgRl5aD4]Australia Celebrates America's Cup win - YouTube[/ame]
     
  11. ScuderiaWithStickPlease

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    #136 ScuderiaWithStickPlease, Sep 26, 2013
    This has been going on for a long time with all teams and sponsors.
     
  12. raider1968

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    #137 raider1968, Sep 26, 2013
    In the old days, everything had to be from and made in the country and crewed by people of that country
     
  13. BMW.SauberF1Team

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    #138 BMW.SauberF1Team, Sep 26, 2013
    The TV coverage was great. The way they showed the current in the bay to the air off the sail and the 3D animations of replays of the start with various angles. I hope they bring that to F1 as well showing the bad air off the wings with the car behind trying to overtake. :)

    Looking forward to the next America's Cup. This series made me an instant fan.
     
  14. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #139 texasmr2, Sep 26, 2013
    Either way it was an epic comeback/win and that boat is fantastic.
     
  15. wax

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    #140 wax, Sep 26, 2013
    Thanks for the updated info, Debbie Downer ;).

    How many Houston Texans "Football" Players are originally from . . .
     
  16. BMW.SauberF1Team

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    #141 BMW.SauberF1Team, Sep 26, 2013
    That was pretty good. :) lol

    There were a couple New Zealanders on Team USA so some people back there should still be happy.
     
  17. vvassallo

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    #142 vvassallo, Sep 26, 2013
    Down 6-1, then come back to win 9-8? To paraphrase NASCAR. I know he's cheatin' I just can't figure out how he's doin' it. They are simply not that good and Elison's reputation precedes him.
     
  18. texasmr2

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    #143 texasmr2, Sep 26, 2013
    You can only call me Debbie after a few shots.
     
  19. PSk

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    #144 PSk, Sep 27, 2013
    8 I believe. More NZ'ers than any other nationality.

    The American boat simply developed quickly into a considerably faster boat.
    Pete
     
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