Page 2 of 3
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:30 am
by William Chen
Larry Andrews wrote:It is a bit interesting how podium picker strategy can affect results. In the absence of many 25 point picks, it's pretty hard to move around in the pack.
yeap, especially everyone picks Lewis, Kimi and Massa. just shuffling around the order.
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:58 am
by Bob Beamesderfer
William Chen wrote:Larry Andrews wrote:It is a bit interesting how podium picker strategy can affect results. In the absence of many 25 point picks, it's pretty hard to move around in the pack.
yeap, especially everyone picks Lewis, Kimi and Massa. just shuffling around the order.
I had slightly different picks for the last race; it turned out to be the same as quali order and the race went that way until 30 laps left when Glock crashed and the SC came out. Damn Toyotas.
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:00 am
by Tom Denham
lewis
kimi
massa
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:52 am
by Giovanni Jaramillo
Bill Schenker wrote:Massa
Kimi
Lewis
Look at your BOY now Schenker!!!
Better call Allstate
http://www.crash.net/motorsport/f1/news ... ident.html
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:11 am
by Bill Schenker
What you should take from this is: if I see you on the streets, look out! My Prius can pack a wallop! :mrt:
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:26 pm
by Bob Pl
Giovanni Jaramillo wrote:Steve Ekstrand wrote:Hmmm... I can't catch the leader if he makes the same picks I do. Must rethink this.....
Odds are better if you wait til after practice times are in. Not a sure thing but a little better. Sometimes fuel loads are a smoke screen but only the backmarkers can have fast times, be up in the front then fall back during the race.
I was under the assumption that picks must be in before practice, if it's before quali then that's a few more data points to add to the picks.
Hmmm.
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:37 pm
by Giovanni Jaramillo
Bob Plante wrote:I was under the assumption that picks must be in before practice, if it's before quali then that's a few more data points to add to the picks.
See
Rule 1. http://www.solo2.com/F1Game.asp
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:57 pm
by Max Hayter
Lewis
Massa
Kimi
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:21 pm
by Darren Cole
Massa
Kimi
Lewis
I think it's been a while since a Ferarri 1-2, I figure they're due.
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:05 pm
by Don Salyers
Hamilton
Massa
Piquet
Don
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:18 pm
by William Chen
okay, I've changed my picks to be different from everyone.
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:19 pm
by Jeff Shyu
Don Salyers wrote:Hamilton
Massa
Piquet <--------
Don
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:27 pm
by Giovanni Jaramillo
Jeff Shyu wrote:Don Salyers wrote:Hamilton
Massa
Piquet <--------
Don
That pick qualifies as a "bonus cookie"
5 points for being on the podium
10 points for being on the podium in the right position
This is in ADDITION to his regular points. So let's say Nelson comes in 2nd. Don would get 2 points but if I determine it to be a bonus cookie then he gets 2 + 5 = 7. If Nelson comes in 3rd like Don predicts then its 5+10 (assuming none of his other picks podium at all)
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:58 pm
by Bill Schenker
Since when do bonus cookies get points?!
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:02 pm
by Giovanni Jaramillo
Bill Schenker wrote:Since when do bonus cookies get points?!
I believe Larry gave them out before. Larry care to chime in?
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:04 pm
by Bill Schenker
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:11 pm
by Giovanni Jaramillo
Afraid Don's picks will come to fruition, knocking Kimi out of the podium??
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:20 pm
by Kurt Rahn
I'm thinking it might rain at some point, and since passing under normal circumstances at Hungary is just short difficulty-wise of passing in Monaco, the top three qualifiers will be the top three finishers.
Lewy
Freddy (Alonso)
Kimi
re: clueless overpaid twits driving in circles
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:49 pm
by Larry Andrews
I dono nuttin about free points and yet it's Gio's game to run...please be free to use your best judgement in the benevolent dictator role. (I can hear the gutteral 'muwahahahaha' from here!) About the only advice I can give is to avoid changing rules mid-season unless pret'near everyone agrees - can't imagine where I learned that tidbit.
My picks?
1) Lewis, obviously.
Then it gets much harder...and, yeah, it seems like people want to see little Piquet succeed more than pops does.
2) Kimi (okay, a safe pick but something tells me that he's gonna pull this one out of someplace dark)
3) Robert K
And something tells me that Vettel's going to get points. Anybody want to help me cut up some chestnut tomorrow?
Re: re: clueless overpaid twits driving in circles
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:29 am
by Giovanni Jaramillo
Larry Andrews wrote:I dono nuttin about free points and yet it's Gio's game to run...please be free to use your best judgement in the benevolent dictator role. (I can hear the gutteral 'muwahahahaha' from here!) About the only advice I can give is to avoid changing rules mid-season unless pret'near everyone agrees - can't imagine where I learned that tidbit.
My picks?
1) Lewis, obviously.
Then it gets much harder...and, yeah, it seems like people want to see little Piquet succeed more than pops does.
2) Kimi (okay, a safe pick but something tells me that he's gonna pull this one out of someplace dark)
3) Robert K
And something tells me that Vettel's going to get points. Anybody want to help me cut up some chestnut tomorrow?
I did recall "bonus cookies" like if someone picked an outrageous driver (i.e. Sato to podium, you'd give them some points if it actually came true). Yes I'm using my best judgement because most people are picking the status quo so no daredevils. Except maybe Seb Rios picking Seb V, Seb B. to podium
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:32 am
by Giovanni Jaramillo
Okay just finished watching practice and was about to fall asleep when I realized.........I haven't put in my picks!
1. Lewis Hamilton - Mercedes
2. Heikki Kovalainen - Mercedes
3. Felipe Massa - Ferrari
Even though Renault placed in the top 5, it's just practice (probably light fuel loads). BMW is lower in the top 10. Ferrari aren't impressive but I know Renault doesn't have the pace so Massa will sneak on the podium. Lewis is on fire.
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:03 am
by Bill Schenker
Giovanni Jaramillo wrote:Okay just finished watching practice and was about to fall asleep when I realized.........I haven't put in my picks!
1. Lewis Hamilton - Mercedes
2. Heikki Kovalainen - Mercedes
3. Felipe Massa - Ferrari
Even though Renault placed in the top 5, it's just practice (probably light fuel loads). BMW is lower in the top 10. Ferrari aren't impressive but I know Renault doesn't have the pace so Massa will sneak on the podium. Lewis is on fire.
Nice picks, you b*stard!
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:46 pm
by Larry Andrews
William Chen wrote:yeap, especially everyone picks Lewis, Kimi and Massa. just shuffling around the order.
Yeah, but you've got to admit that the Ferrari's have very nice paint.
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:03 pm
by William Chen
Giovanni Jaramillo wrote:Okay just finished watching practice and was about to fall asleep when I realized.........I haven't put in my picks!
1. Lewis Hamilton - Mercedes
2. Heikki Kovalainen - Mercedes
3. Felipe Massa - Ferrari
.
u do know that Steve Ekstrand said "I can't catch the leader if he makes the same picks I do." ;)
Re: 2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Hungarian Grand Prix: Rd 11
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:41 am
by Giovanni Jaramillo
Thank GOD I decided to stay up til 2am to watch the race..........Massa has the win until.....................
KABLAMO!!
And Hamilton?? Better call AAA for that flat tire! And just like Lady Luck shone on Piquet, X-mas came early for Heikki Kovalanein! And what the HELL is a Toyota doing on the podium???
What a race by Timo Glock after the previous race's big shunt!
Race results:
1. Heikki Kovalainen - Mercedes
2. Timo Glock - Toyota
3. Kimi Raikkonen - Ferrari
