The GP of Monaco this Sunday at Go Kart Racer

05/16/2010 - 10:00am
05/16/2010 - 12:30pm

Location(s)

Go Kart Racer
1541 Adrian Road
Burlingame, CA, 94010
United States
See map: Google Maps

Join us for the Grand Prix of Monaco this Sunday - We're going to be raffling a few great prizes, including a pair of tickets to the ALMS races thanks to our friends at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - we look forward to seeing you at the races!
 
Win #3 for Webber after a flawless race . . .
 
Webber takes his third win in Spain


. . . while reliability still is a factor for the RB6.
 
Webber and RB6 were ahead of the field in Spain


Michael gets a longer wheelbase . . .
 
Schumacher's back to try for win #6 in Monaco 
 
. . . and Jenson says he still drives a wide car
 
Thanks to our friend Paul-Henri Cahier for these great images from Spain, and thanks to Terry Griffin of Griffin Motorwerke for his support.  In addition to raffling these shots, we'll have a pair of ALMS tickets to the races next weekend at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca:


Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca



ALMS at MRLS:  5/20-5/22



In addition to the pair of passes to the races, ticket winners will also be given a private tour of the PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports LMPC and Pacific F2000 operations.
 
PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports
 
Thanks to Eric Wildt at PR1 for his help coordinating this tour.
 
In the run up to next weekend's events at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, a special panel from motorsports teams and auto manufacturers will be held at Club Auto Sport in San Jose on May 18th.
 
Join WAJ for a look at Future Transportation 
 
Open to all motorsports enthusiasts is an in-depth discussion May 18th at Club Auto Sport in San Jose on Future Cars - Future Transportation - panelists will include:
 
Scot Elkins, ALMS

Lee Slezak, U.S. Department of Energy

Paul
Drayson, Drayson Racing team owner, UK’s Minister of Science and
Innovation

Doug Fehan, GM’s Corvette Racing

John Doonan, Mazda
North America Motorsports

Gunnar Jeanette, G-Oils Green Earth Team


Contact and RSVP information is at WAJ's website, and all are welcome to attend.
 
Finally, friends of ours and dedicated motorsport professionals have been campaigning for funds to get a US based F1 team together, and the press has been interested in their plan to get on the grid:
 
Cypher Group online: http://cyphergrp.com 
 
Much of their support has been from fans like you, and you can learn more about the team's goal and purchase a shirt to help the cause today on their website - look for more news on Cypher Group in the coming months, and join a grassroots effort to get the US on the grid in 2011.
 
To keep up to date with the latest from Paul-Henri, you can find The Cahier Archive on Facebook - thank you again for supporting our sponsors and we look forward to seeing you at the races!
 

What: The Grand Prix of Monaco (RSVP)

When: Sunday May 16th, 10:00 am pre-race, the flag drops at 10:30

Where: Go Kart Racer (yelp!) 1541 Adrian Rd,
Burlingame
, CA 94010 (map)
(650) 692-7223

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No

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The GP of Spain this Sunday at Go Kart Racer

05/09/2010 - 10:00am
05/09/2010 - 12:30pm

Location(s)

Go Kart Racer
1541 Adrian Road
Burlingame, CA, 94010
United States
See map: Google Maps
 
Missing Formula 1?  We are!  Great news from the world of racing has been brewing in the past few weeks on short-lived USGP venue, a new British GP circuit, word of a new American F1 team in the works, and what else?  Turbos, of course!
 
Since China, teams have been busy with updates to drivers and cars:
 
A new car for Schumacher


Michael gets a longer wheelbase for Spain -

while Red Bull claims the RB6 will be much faster . . .
 
A much quicker RB6 in Spain?


. . . by a full three tenths this weekend.
 
Also, we've been tinkering with our website a little in the meantime - and we'd like to know what you think!  As a side project, there's a growing group on Facebook for F1 supporters in America - take a look and share your thoughts with F1 fans and racing professionals.
  
Thanks again to our friend Paul-Henri Cahier for these great images - due to time constraints last race we'll be raffling photos from Malaysia this weekend, again thanks to Terry Griffin of Griffin Motorwerke.
 
To keep up to date with the latest from Paul-Henri, you can find The Cahier Archive on Facebook - thank you again for supporting our sponsors and we look forward to seeing you at the races!
 

What: The Grand Prix of Spain (RSVP)

When: Sunday May 9th, 10:00 am pre-race, the flag drops at 10:30

Where: Go Kart Racer (yelp!) 1541 Adrian Rd,
Burlingame
, CA 94010 (map)
(650) 692-7223

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Yes:2
No:1
Maybe:0

Yes

  • Mad Eric
    To rain or not to rain, that is the question?
  • Peter Habicht
    See you at the races - been a little while!

Maybe

The GP of China LIVE at Zeke's this Saturday night

04/17/2010 - 11:30pm
04/18/2010 - 2:00am

Location(s)

Zeke's Diamond Bar
600 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA, 94107
United States
See map: Google Maps
 
Alonso's final lap in Malaysia . . .


Ferrari's engine troubles up close 
. . . and the show goes on!
 
For the next race we're going to be watching a LIVE broadcast from China this Saturday - pre-race at 11:30pm - at San Francisco at Zeke's Diamond Bar.  (RSVP)  This event will fill up the venue and seats go quickly - (video from the Australian GP - packed!) so join us early for racing from Shanghai with a pint of your favorite brew on tap.  Food is served on the weekends at Zeke's, and we're working with their staff on a kitchen closing time.
  
Vettel finishes and comes out on top . . .
  
Vettel on the top step in Malaysia



. . .and McLaren backs off their plans for an adjustable ride height for their cars.
 
Renault and Russia's first F1 driver Petrov kept things interesting for Lewis  . . .
 
Vitaly and Lewis dice things up 

. . . and Paul Henri was there to share all the details:
 
PHC capturing the moment - again!


  
Thanks again to our friend Paul-Henri Cahier for these great images from the
racing in Malaysia two weekends ago - we'll be raffling the bottom three during the races this Saturday night thanks to Terry Griffin of Griffin Motorwerke.
 
To keep up to date with the latest from Paul-Henri, you can find The Cahier Archive on Facebook - where he's just posted several classic and personal photographs - thank you again for supporting our sponsors.
 
In addition to the support we've received from Paul-Henri and Terry, we've been lucky to connect with local F1 enthusiasts and professionals, and recently a small gathering took place at Force India Formula 1 founder Vijay Mallya's private car collection located in the Bay Area.  Curated by Malcolm Page, the collection allowed a few of our members to get a close look at some very important cars, and it is hoped that in the future group visits will take place in a purpose-built museum not far from the Golden Gate bridge.
 
As this museum project moves along on the wheels of public planning and local politics, you're invited to join a group on Facebook to register your support for a more permanent home for this impressive collection - photos from the collection and a link to the group are available here.  A special thanks again to Malcolm for his time and interest in local Formula 1 groups.  We have been working on more visits to collections and events of interest - so stay tuned, and look forward to seeing you at the races!
 

What: LIVE - Grand Prix of China (RSVP)

When: Saturday April 17th, 11:30 pm pre-race, the flag drops at midnight (bar closes 2am, limited post-race viewing)

Where: Zeke's Diamond Bar, 600 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107 (map) (415) 392-5311

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Yes:9
No:1
Maybe:3

Yes

  • Mad Eric
    Add my one. Maybe the last China GP for awhile!
  • KG
    Yes, Yes maybe bring along a guest.
  • Peter Habicht
    This one time . . . hell yes! Join in on this one!
  • Simon-Harry-and-George
    Planning to be there along with a buddy who is visiting from the UK, just as long as we don't end up getting too drunk, too early.......
  • Terry Griffin
    I will be there with the photos and expectations of a closer race for Ferrari and especially McLaren and Lewis. Going to be really good. I hope as many people show up for this race as there were at the Australian race. See you all there. TG

Maybe

The Malaysian Grand Prix this Sunday morning at Go Kart Racer

04/04/2010 - 10:00am
04/04/2010 - 1:00pm

Location(s)

Go Kart Racer
1541 Adrian Road
Burlingame, CA‎, CA, 94010
United States
See map: Google Maps



A great race from down under last weekend!  Well over 100 turned out for a wet/dry race from Melbourne and we thank all for joining us (video).  Our next race will be from Malaysia, and due to the race's live airtime, we'll be showing a replay at 10 am this Sunday at Go Kart Racer in Burlingame.  (RSVP)

 
Paul-Henri took some amazing photos last race . . .
 
The right tires take Jenson to the top step Jenson's<br />
finest drive?
 
. . . and captured a great win by Jenson
  
Thanks again to our friend Paul-Henri Cahier for these great images from the
racing in Australia last week - we'll be raffling these after the races from China on April 18 thanks to Terry Griffin of Griffin Motorwerke.
 
To keep up to date with the latest from Paul-Henri, you can find The Cahier Archive on Facebook - thank you again for supporting our sponsors and we look forward to seeing you at the races!
 

What: The Grand Prix of Malaysia (RSVP)

When: Sunday April 4th, 10:00 am pre-race, the flag drops at 10:30

Where: Go Kart Racer (yelp!) 1541 Adrian Rd,
Burlingame
, CA 94010 (map)
(650) 692-7223

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Yes:8
No:2
Maybe:3

Yes

  • Mad Eric
    Just one. Hope we get the tail end of the rain at the start to shuffle the grid, like Melbourne!
  • KG
    Ofcourse, it has been great so far.
  • Simon-Harry-and-George
    3 possibly 4 of us will be coming along this week. On another note - Top ten ways of making the rest of the season as interesting as Australia - How about the use of water sprinkers on each circuit at random points in the race?

No

  • billybobster
    Oops, now I can't make it. Have fun everyone, see you at the next one.
  • sennaone
    Easter Sunday Plans. Next time.

Maybe

  • cynner
    I'll be there if it's raining. :)
  • Peter Habicht
    A great race last weekend - thanks again to everyone for making it out!

The Australian GP LIVE at Zeke's this Saturday night

03/27/2010 - 10:30pm
03/28/2010 - 2:00am

Location(s)

Zeke's Diamond Bar
600 3rd Street @ Brannan
San Francisco, CA, 94107
United States
See map: Google Maps
A huge thank you to the 120+ F1 fans who made it out to get the new season off to a great start.  It was pretty inspiring to see so many new and returning faces out for what was the largest gathering of F1 fans on the West Coast - bar none (video).
 
For the next race we're going to be watching a LIVE broadcast from Australia this Saturday - the flag drops at 11pm - at San Francisco at Zeke's Diamond Bar.  (RSVP)  This event will fill up the venue and seats go quickly - so join us early for racing from down under with a pint of your favorite brew on tap.  Food is served on the weekends at Zeke's, and we're working with Zeke's staff on a later kitchen closing time.
  
Next stop:  Melbourne . . .
  
F1 2010:  New dawn or setting sun?



. . .and drivers are wondering if new rules in F1 are a new dawn or early sunset.
 
Meanwhile, F1 celebrates it's 60th year with some originals . . .
 
A 70th for Andretti, and a 60th for F1 
 
. . . and 40+ years of Cosworth power to the wheels.
 
Will Ferrari stay on top down under? 
 
 
Or will Red Bull find more spark this race?
  
Thanks to our friend Paul-Henri Cahier for these great images from the racing in Bahrain two weekends ago - we'll be raffling these off
after the races Saturday night thanks to Terry Griffin of Griffin Motorwerke.
 
To keep up to date with the latest from Paul-Henri, you can find The Cahier Archive on Facebook - thank you again for supporting our sponsors.
 
As a special note - earlier this month marked what would have been 3 time world champion Ayrton Senna's 50th birthday, and all are invited to view what Paul-Henri captured during the Brazilian's amazing rise and triumph in the sport.
 
We look forward to seeing you at the races!
 

What: LIVE - Grand Prix of Australia (RSVP)

When: Saturday March 27th, 10:30 pm pre-race, the flag drops at 11:00pm

Where: Zeke's Diamond Bar, 600 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107 (map) (415) 392-5311

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Yes:18
No:1
Maybe:2

Yes

No

  • Simon-Harry-and-George
    Sadly, I will be in Canada for this one, but will be back in time for Malaysia for sure. Great job by you guys for the Bahrain event, a really good way to kick off the season (even if the race was a bit dull......)

Maybe

2010 Season Opener - The Grand Prix of Bahrain at Go Kart Racer

03/14/2010 - 10:00am
03/14/2010 - 1:00pm

Location(s)

Go Kart Racer
1541 Adrian Road
Burlingame, CA‎, CA, 94010
United States
See map: Google Maps

F1 2010: The return of the Red Baron, and a new chapter in the sport.

One of two great names to return to the F1 grid this year

7 Time World Champion Schumacher is back as part of an all German lineup at Mercedes . . .
 
 
Alonso sees red and likes it 
 
. . . Alonso's ready to drive the new F10 alongside a recuperated Felipe Massa for the Scuderia . . .
 
Felipe 


. . . and Vettel has marching orders . . .
 
 
There will be plenty of competition amongst the top teams this year . . .

Hamilton and Button on the podium in Valencia

. . . with little doubt Button's next challenge will be bigger than his last.
 
As you probably have heard, several new teams have been working towards a place on the grid in 2010, and it's with a heavy heart that many US Formula 1 fans have learned that US F1 Team will not be competing this season.  The latest interview with the team suggests there's currently a wait while the FIA considers what to do with the team's request for a spot on the 2011 grid.
 
Among the new teams who will be on the grid in 2010, one you've heard of has been re-introduced - Lotus racing.
 
The famous name in racing marks the return of the green and yellow . . .
 
Jim Clark, 1963



. . . and the nephew of one of it's legendary drivers . . .
 
Bruno 
 
. . . brings back his late uncle's name to Formula 1
 
Ayrton

 

Join us for the GP of Bahrain Sunday March 14th

If you're new to our site, please register and RSVP today - we welcome all who've yet to make it out to the races with us, and invite guests, friends, and fellow F1 fans who would like to share their passion for a brand new season in the sport.

After the race, we'll be holding our F1 raffle with several great prizes from our friends at Go Kart Racer, F1-Photo.com, and Griffin Motorwerke.

 

What: F1 2010 Season opener:  Grand Prix of Bahrain (RSVP)

When: Sunday March 14th, 10:00 am pre-race, the flag drops at 10:30

Where: Go Kart Racer (yelp!) 1541 Adrian Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010 (map) (650) 692-7223

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Yes:32
No:2
Maybe:7

Yes

No

  • chj
    all done and dusted by 6am, online and all that, real time is better
  • cynner
    I have another obligation that day, dammit.

Maybe

  • 2literracer
    I'll try to make it..
  • kpao
    Newbie to the group, looking forward to Lewis v Jense. Hopefully I can make it.
  • Marq4porsche
    Hopefully, but Burlingame is pretty far.... :(
  • jhaas
    If I can get some coffee into Haasman before 10am, we'll see you down there!
  • tuzakey
    I will be there if my car is back from upgrades or if I can stomach the 75min bart ride from the eastbay.

Season finale: The GP of Abu Dhabi this Sunday at Go Kart Racer in Burlingame

11/01/2009 - 10:00am
11/01/2009 - 12:30pm

Location(s)

Go Kart Racer
1541 Adrian Road (650) 692-7223
Burlingame, CA, 94010
United States
See map: Google Maps
It's been a great 2009 season with many new and old faces together again.  Charlotte and I would like to thank you as well as everyone at Go Kart Racer, Kezar, Overtime, and Zeke's who've helped make this season a success.
 
A very special thank you to our sponsors at The Cahier Archive and Griffin Motorwerke this year - Paul-Henri and Terry have been the reasons you've been able to win great artwork from each race, so if you've won a photo this year, or if you haven't, please take a moment to check out The Cahier Archive on Facebook, your support is appreciated.
 
We're also looking forward to next season with Charlotte, NC based US F1 on the track in 2010!  F1 supporters everywhere in the Bay Area wish Ken, Peter, and the entire crew the best over winter testing and development, with America's hopes for the future on track next season.

2009 World Driver's Champion:  Jenson Button
 
 
2009 World Driver's Champion


 
Check out Grandprix Weekly's review of the race from Interlagos!
 
 
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a great title fight from Brazil, we're at it again for the season finale this Sunday down at Go Kart Racer, just minutes South of San Francisco.  A BART station is not far off from the track and a schedule is here for all who wish to make it via train.
 
With multiple screens and plenty of seating, we'll have coffee and food available at the track, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the races.   Your response this race helps plan for food and drink - and please take a moment to include in your RSVP if you have additional spaces in your car available and you plan to drive down to Burlingame - thanks!
 
Thanks to Paul-Henri and Terry Griffin again for these amazing images from 2009!
 
 
 
Jenson wins it all in Brazil


Your support is appreciated!



In addition to these great shots from Brazil, we'll be raffling two $75 karting sessions thanks to our hosts at Go Kart Racer.  The morning's coffee comes to us thanks to Redline Coffee - check them out at www.redlinecoffee.com.

Win #2 for Webber

Kubica to Renault in 2010 . . .

RSVP here for the season finale - the GP of Abu Dhabi

This Sunday's pre-race coverage begins at 10:00am, and please note the time change taking place earlier in the morning - an extra hours' sleep!  The karting track will be open after the race, so bring your helmet and driving gloves - and watch out for some of the F1 ringers out there - they are quick!

We look forward to seeing everyone at the races - plenty loud and zero NFL interruption!

What: The Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the Yas Marina circuit (RSVP please!)

When: Sunday November 1st, 10:00 am pre-race, the flag drops at 10:30 am  ***Note time change - set your clocks back***

Where: Go Kart Racer, 1541 Adrian Road (just minutes South of S.F.), (650) 692-7223 in Burlingame

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Yes:12
No:3
Maybe:1

Yes

  • gtrenholme
    I can give a lift to one person near 24th & Valencia.
  • Formula B
    I plan to come down from Fairfield.
  • jackpuls
    Yes... Yas...
  • Peter Habicht
    Thanks for a great 2009 season - and congrats JB and BrawnGP! Look forward to seeing you at the races!
  • Ray Wong
    going to be a long night, but can probably make it...
  • Simon-Harry-and-George
    Got to be there to bask in the glory of both a Brawn WC and a British WC. Somehow, I don't see either happening again in 2010. Will probably have a friend join too, plus at least one of the kids.
  • tivoboy
    I'm coming from Menlo Park, if anyone needs a ride.

No

  • adhoardac
    Work is interfering with my racing. Plans have unfortunately changed. I will now be at work. Sorry for the change of plans. Hope the race is good.
  • cynner
    I've got out-of-town visitors, dammit.
  • acarlover
    Sorry, but I hope to make more next year!!

Maybe

The GP of Brazil LIVE this Sunday at Go Kart Racer in Burlingame

10/18/2009 - 8:30am
10/18/2009 - 12:00pm

Location(s)

Go Kart Racer
1591 Adrian Road Hwy 101, Millbrae Ave. exit - just South of SFO
Burlingame, CA, 94010
United States
See map: Google Maps

 
2009 Standings:
 
1  
Jenson Button GB  
Brawn-Mercedes    85
2 Rubens Barrichello Brz Brawn-Mercedes    71
3 Sebastian Vettel Ger Red Bull-Renault    69

 

1  
Brawn-Mercedes   156
2 Red Bull-Renault   120.5
3 Ferrari   67

We've got a special morning of live racing from Brazil this Sunday down at Go Kart Racer, just minutes South of San Francisco.  With multiple screens and plenty of seating, we'll have coffee and food available at the track, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the races.  Your response this race helps plan for food and drink - and please take a moment to include in your RSVP if you have additional spaces in your car available and you plan to drive down to Burlingame - thanks!
 
Suzuka was a huge success, with over 100 turning out for the return of this important track . . .
 

 
Our friends at F1-Photo.com and Griffin Motorwerke have provided some great shots from the race, and we'll be raffling these in addition to four karting sessions thanks to GKR.  The morning's coffee comes to us thanks to Redline Coffee - check them out at www.redlinecoffee.com.

Kubica off to Renault in 2010 . . .

Kubica to Renault in 2010 . . .

. . . and these two as possible team-mates at McLaren?



RSVP here for the GP of Brazil

This Sunday's pre-race coverage begins at 8:30am, so please note the earlier start time.  The karting track will be open after the race, so bring your helmet and driving gloves - and watch out for some of the F1 ringers out there - they are quick!

We look forward to seeing everyone at the races - plenty loud and without NFL interruption!

What: The Grand Prix of Brazil LIVE from Interlagos (RSVP please!)

When: Sunday October 18th, 8:30 am pre-race, the flag drops at 9:00 am  ***Note earlier start time***

Where: Go Kart Racer, 1541 Adrian Road (just minutes South of S.F.), (650) 692-7223 in Burlingame

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Yes:11
No:2
Maybe:4

Yes

No

  • cndionne
    -2 out of town
  • dcpleland
    Won't be making it by from Bangkok, but wishing you well! Great to see Scuderia in with a chance!!!

Maybe

  • cynner
    If I make it, my pink racing helmet will be there too. :)
  • Ray Wong
    might be able to make it out for this one but won't know until it's time...
  • SMG3er
    Gonna try to get up for this since I'll be at an open bar wedding Saturday night in the city.

The Grand Prix of Japan LIVE at Zeke's Diamond Bar this Saturday night

10/03/2009 - 9:30pm
10/04/2009 - 2:00am

Location(s)

Zeke's Diamond Bar
600 3rd St (between Brannan St & Townsend St)
San Francisco, CA, 94107
United States
See map: Google Maps

Join us for the last night-time GP viewing event this season on Saturday at Zeke's . . .

We've got a special night of racing (in the wet?) ready for all to enjoy this Saturday night - a live viewing of the Japanese GP from Suzuka.
 
Lewis has been waiting a while for this next race . . .


Hamilton wins from P1 on a crowded Singapore circuit



. . . long before his win in Singapore last weekend.
 
We've been unable to raffle Paul-Henri's photos the past two races - as many of you know our duels with the NFL community at Kezar has been valiantly fought but without time or space to do our usual end of race prize giveaways.  That's about to change this Saturday night, and we're lucky to have a pair of race tickets to add to the list thanks to our friends at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
 



Our friends at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca have kindly offered a pair of three day passes to the Monterey Sports Car Championships.  These races will feature two great finales over the weekend, with the ALMS season wrapping up along with the Cooper Tires Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda.  The Atlantics race will feature mentioned USF1 driver candidate, Jonathan Summerton, who will be fighting for the title with two other drivers in a 3-way title battle.


Next weekend's season finale will also be featuring Gil deFerran's last turn around a racecourse as a driver, as well as an appearance by Jim Hall, racing innovator, F1 driver, and legendary race car builder.

Thanks again to our sponsors at F1-Photo.com and Griffin Motorwerke - we'll have photos to raffle as well after the races.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the races . . . and have a look at this interesting article covering a 'McNish moment' at Suzuka.

Great circuit review with technical data from Racecar-engineering.com

Check out this great interview with American F1 World Champion Mario Andretti with our friends at Grand Prix Weekly.

What: The Grand Prix of Japan LIVE (RSVP please!)

When: Satuday October 3rd, 9:30 pm pre-race, the flag drops at 10

Where: Zeke's Diamond Bar, 600 3rd Street (between Brannan St & Townsend St), (415) 392-5311 in San Francisco


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Yes:15
No:0
Maybe:2

Yes

No

Maybe

  • cynner
    I've been sick all week - I'll be there if I'm feeling better.
  • eeifb
    Should be able to get there for the second half of the race

Yes:0
No:0
Maybe:0

Yes

No

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