Re: Why is it that Porsche doesn't take part in F1??
Very interesting argument from all sides, however, I don't think the remarks about your average joe who wouldn't know if Porsche were racing were very fair.
Not everybody gives a crap! I know a lot of people with the means who would never buy a Ferrari or Porsche for that matter - doesn't mean their stupid.
Personally, I think it would be great if Porsche would invest in F1 HOWEVER, I think it would be better for Ferrari to make cars that are as reliable as Porsche. I think you just can't rate a brand by the number of races its won. Sorry - my feelings only. Imagine if Skoda starting winning F1 - can't see myself buying one even if does go fast!
I have the means to buy a Ferrari but I don't think I would drive it everyday if I did in fact buy one - incidentally I love Ferrari's but if I am honest, it is partly the image and the way they look more than the fact they have won numerous F1 races. A buddy who works for Ferrari said, if you want a Ferrari get a 575. Don't rely too much on getting to see your dying mother in hospital in her last moments 1,000 miles away in time on a rainy day in a Ferrari - or at least don't use anything made prior to the 360! Use your Ferrari to take your girlfriend out - impressive her with the Tubi!
The 430 is much better according to him, but he hasn't seen one with more than 20,000 miles on it yet!
He added don't expect a 430 to last a lifetime if you stop and start 20 times a day, do 1,500 miles a month - not unless you are happy to write checks out left right and center.
I think it would be real fun to have a real world race. start in LA and end up in NYC the drive back - minimum 10,000 miles or something.
Nick maybe you would want to use your beautiful Ferrari, I don't mind flying over and buying a Porcshe for the event maybe Carrera or something. Howabout we have a minimum of 20 stop starts a day, we must sit in traffic etc, must take the regular roads, some dodgy back roads and of course the highways.
How about we get sponsors for the event - maybe it could be a rennteam event - everyone raises their own sponsors who will donate to a worthy cause, every mile to raise X amount of money. Would be great fun. I am sure the Ferrari will survive but not sure what will go wrong on the way....either way it would be great fun.
We could do reports en route and really see how each car holds up to serious daily abuse. To me that would be better than any F1 race : )
