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So the curtain is pulled back on F1 for what it is: not a sporting championship, but a private club. Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren etc bring more "value" than F1 brings them? Puleeze. And suggesting Andretti is in it for money over glory is simply offensive to a family of champions.
Breaking: Formula 1 has rejected Andretti's entry bid, but has left the door open for it to join the championship in 2028.
Details here ⬇️
#F1
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There have been more good thoughts and support from people here and elsewhere regarding my cancer than I could possibly thank individually (though I may try at some point). Please know that those words mean a great deal to me, and they are important every day of my treatment.
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I’m afraid I’m a couple of laps down right now thanks to the chemo, but I’m coming on fast!
So glad to see this younger generation of drivers trying to emulate my locks. Or probably more like
@dariofranchitti
. And of course vintage
@bobvarsha
was the mark to strive for!
😜😆😂
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Thanks to everyone for the support. I’m happy to say radiation is going well, and even happier to announce that I’ll be in the booth for the Ferrari Challenge weekend in Austin the 29th-30th. First race call in forever! Details to come.
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I am crushed by the news of the passing of Bob Jenkins. He was an icon of NASCAR broadcasting, yet his heart was always "Back home again in Indiana." Let him rest there in peace.
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Robin Miller simply cannot be replaced. Unafraid to speak his mind in any setting, and an unwavering commitment the sport and the life he loved. We should all aspire to live as honestly as he did. These have been tough weeks. RIP Robin.
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And I can’t say how grateful I am to everyone. Finished my final chemo today after a week in the hospital. Now it’s back to the clinic to see what we accomplished, and what’s next.
Just reached $100,000 for
@bobvarsha
!
An amazing milestone that proves once more how the racing community comes together to support its own in times of need.
Supporting Bob Varsha's Prostate Cancer Fight
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Another personal milestone: my third pair of father-son on-air colleagues. First it was David and Guy Hobbs, then Derek and Justin Bell, and now Derek and Conor Daly!
#LasVegasGP
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What is it about
@SChecoPerez
that is edging him toward the
@F1
sidelines? He's talented, especially at handling these tricky tires, quick, experienced, a dependable points producer, he brings big money, and there a Mexican GP. Any current contract can be dissolved to get him.
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You serious?
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So sorry to hear of the passing of Gil de Ferran at just 56. A fabulous racer on the track, and a gentle, funny soul away from it. I'll never forget him surprising me with the story of his high school stint learning English in the Wisconsin winter. RIP, champ.
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In which case
@F1
will have officially lost it's soul. Just line up a bunch of Tilkedromes identical from curb to curb. Some things are more important than money.
@virtualstatman
I hope the
#MonacoGP
is finally erased from the calendar never to return.
It is a boring precession that continues for financial gains.
Yes the skill is there but in an era of cost caps can the teams afford crashes and individual set up.
@F1
has finally outgrown its showpiece!
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Big fun calling a race again, and the
@FIAFormulaE
Round 1
#DiriyahEPrix
was a beauty! I'd prefer to be at the track, but at least I can go to work in a hoodie! Great debut for
@Oliver_Askew
and
@AVAXAndrettiFE
, but everybody's chasing
@MercedesEQFE
.
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Merry Christmas, everyone. I have a special reason to celebrate the holidays, and I hope you do, too! 🎄🎉🎁🍾
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A life-changing two years of cancer treatment, and then back to the job I love. Simple!
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Worst weekend of my professional
life. I'll never forget it.
#OnThisDay
in 1994 at Imola, Ayrton Senna lost his life. RIP (Photo by Bryn Williams
@Autocourse1
)
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No worries; very kind of you to ask. I'm done with treatment as of now, declared to be in remission, and grateful for it.
@bobvarsha
Hi Bob--how you doing? Are you out of the woods yet or still in treatment? Apologies if I missed a memo.
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Yet another tribute to the legend of Dan Gurney, whose AAR shops built those composite landing legs.
Falcon Heavy side cores have landed at SpaceX’s Landing Zones 1 and 2.
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Heartbroken for the entire Andretti family tonight at the news that Aldo, twin brother of
@MarioAndretti
, has passed. An example of courage and grace for us all.
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I'm beyond excited to return to live coverage of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale next week on FYI and History Channel! Get a taste with my colleague
@rickdebruhl
in a special Auction Preview, Sunday March 21 7a/6c on History!
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I'm often asked to name the most interesting person I've met in sports. My answer is always this incredible individual.
An update on Alex Zanardi from his son: “Dad has been conscious for some time now, since some months. Little by little, his conditions are improving. small steps. But we know that it is a long journey, it will take a long time. Nobody knows what he will be able to do again.”
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Mourning another great friend and colleague tonight. Alain de Cadenet was a Le Mans star, a favorite at the auctions, an authoritative automotive historian and a brilliant raconteur. Rest easy, you rascal.🏎🚘🏍
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Happy birthday to the most inspiring human being I've ever known.
@lxznr
Alessandro Zanardi.
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More than 25 years on the road together, countless rental cars, bars, restaurants and all-nighters in TV studios and commentary booths. You think you had heard all the stories. You were wrong.
#Hobbothebook
.
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Unbelievable debacle in
#ItalianGP
qualifying. The sharpest minds at the pinnacle of the sport and they can’t get ten cars to the line to start hot laps before the clock runs out? The boos from the crowd are well-earned.
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Dear God, no.
In an exclusive interview with Autosport, Ross Brawn said that Formula 1’s active aero plans for 2026 could include the idea of handicapping the car performance of race leaders to help prevent runaway wins 👀
Would you like to see F1 introduce "reverse DRS"? 🤔
#F1
#Autosport
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Terribly sad to hear of the passing of a true gentleman, brilliant racer, and insightful thinker in Dan Gurney. An American icon both in and beyond sport, and I will treasure the time spent in his company. Thoughts are with Evi and their extended family.
#RIPDanGurney
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I’m so proud of my wife’s floral photography. She’s talented, and she is offering a Valentine’s special for just $65. I don’t post about my wife’s art often, but this gift is too good not to share. For someone you love from someone I love.
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For all his success, spend time with John and your only question would be “Where is this guy’s ego?” A warm and genuine personality, and that all-encompassing talent. Deepest sympathy to his wife Nancy, his children and the entire Andretti family.
#CheckIt4Andretti
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Wish we could have done more of these besides Gordon-Montoya and Stewart-Hamilton! We almost had an Earnhardt-Mansell swap once, but it fell through for commercial reasons.
20 years ago this month...the swap 😯
In June 2003,
@JeffGordonWeb
and
@jpmontoya
swapped their
#NASCAR
and
#Formula1
cars during an epic day on the
#IMS
road course, and we're still thinking about it.
@NASCAR
|
#ThisIsIndy
|
@F1
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One of our holiday traditions is something we call "The Night Before the Night Before," on which we celebrate with friends before focusing on family. And so, I'd like to wish all my friends a fantastic holiday weekend, and all the best for a safe and prosperous 2023!🎅🏻🎄🎁🎉🍾
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Greg Moore.
@bobvarsha
¡You are a motorsports journalist legend Bob! Wich ex CART driver (90's 2000's) do you think that could be succesful in today' s F1?
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The way it was, Spa 1990 or so. Dan Knutson of
@SPEEDSPORT
on the back seat next to the monitors to help with stats and spotting.
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More sadness with the passing of
#CaleYarborough
. As a racing newbie in the early 80's I was sent to Daytona for the 3-time champ's first test in the new Ford Thunderbird. I thought it was loud as he hit the track, but when he nailed it for real I had a religious experience. RIP
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Always a different kind of race, from the Flats, to the Jake, to the track by the lake. Wide open circuit, the Rock n’ Roll Hall. I even dropped my wallet there one year, and a fan returned it! Love Cleveland.
#indycar
#classic
1997 Cleveland GP - The green flag flies as
@lxznr
leads
@GdeFerran
to green. The entire field makes it through cleanly in what seems like the only time ever...
@paultracy3
and
@michaelandretti
immediately do battle.
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Jos appears to be laboring under the delusion that his opinion matters.
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So many. Once I recall spotting gentleman driver Lord Paul Drayson at Le Mans, standing in the garage surrounded by his five kids. When I identified him as British Minister for Recreation, Hobbs responded “I’d say he qualifies as Minister for Procreation.”
Bob, good morning. Can you give us a quick moment that was your fav while broadcasting with Hobbs? (Matchett)😀
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A massively influential, and in many ways underappreciated, talent and teacher. And a great guy as well.
REST IN PEACE: Champion Race Car Driver Bob Bondurant died in Paradise Valley on Nov. 12 at the age of 88. He's is the only American to bring home the World Championship trophy back to the U.S. while racing for Carroll Shelby
HIS LEGACY:
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Well done,
@thebuxtonblog
👍
Tonight on the
#F1Report
...
Daily Mail's Jonathan McEvoy: "I worry about these new chaps from America, they don't understand British sport, European sport"
F1 Broadcaster
@thebuxtonblog
: "You say 'they don't understand British sport', it's a global sport in a new digital age"
#F1
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Happy birthday to one of the greatest “all-rounders” in motorsports ever, Parnelli Jones!
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He did. And all of the Andrettis remember.
@bobvarsha
I fear that Michael's only true ally when he went to McLaren was Ayrton Senna himself. He seemed to embrace Michael.
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Shocking news regarding the passing of Charlie Whiting. A calming, credible, common-sense presence in F1. He’ll be difficult to replace. The perfect man for the job he held for so long, and did so well. RIP Charlie.
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Happy 80th birthday to the man, the myth, the legend that is
@MrDavidHobbs
. Jobbed by the Honours List yet again, but hope springs eternal. Sir David in our hearts!
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@IMS
Over the years of our parallel careers I often graciously accepted praise from fans that clearly was meant for "the other Bob," the popular NASCAR and SpeedWeek host. Probably because we're both tall. Now we share something else. Run your race, Bob Jenkins. We're with you.
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I could be wrong, but I think history will judge killing SPEED was a mistake. It was a great concept, with a solid, desirable audience.
@bobvarsha
you know it's ironic when Race Hub is FS1's highest rated studio show for the last 4 years makes me think why SPEED went away?
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My illness kept me from judging duty at the wonderful Miami Concours last month. What a wonderful lift to receive this event poster signed by so many friends and colleagues who were there. Thanks to all, and see you next year!
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Please don’t patronize me. No one one envies the job cops are underpaid to do, and you can’t train for every situation. But if you take the job, you have to know that chasing and shooting a fleeing drunk in the back is the wrong call.
@bobvarsha
You’re a world class sports broadcaster Bob. No doubt. Your outlook would make you a short lived police officer. It’s really easy to armchair it now but in the moment? I don’t envy the police having to make these decisions.
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Loved every minute I got to spend with Uncle Bobby. They weren't many, but they were memorable. RIP.
Honoring the life of three-time Indianapolis 500 champion Bobby Unser, who has died at the age of 87.
Two years ago, we got the chance to speak with the racing legend.
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Vote with your wallet.
@bobvarsha
💯I could not agree more with you on this. My question to you is...what can be done/what can we do, to push back on this?
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Not my decision as to the full season, but I will be filling in for Leigh Diffey for
@F1onNBCSports
next weekend for Singapore.
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You're entitled to your opinion, but I'm not buying it. The job calls for communicating, not some kind of time stamp on your last drive. And as for RIP? David is very much alive, unlike your sense of humor.
@bobvarsha
@MrDavidHobbs
Bob, I'm afraid David hasn't been in a race car in many years. That's why Martin is such a better color guy. David was good in his day but that day sailed a long time ago. David Hobbs RIP.
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I do. And don’t call me Shirley.
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Breaking... I will be parachuting into
@F1onNBCSports
this Sunday for Spa after all! Get well soon,
@leighdiffey
!
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Happy birthday to the one and only
@MarioAndretti
! An absolute legend as a driver and, perhaps more importantly, an ambassador for his sport and his dual homelands. An embodiment of the true American dream.
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28 years since that black weekend at Imola that took both Senna and Ratzenberger, and nearly cost us Barrichello and more. I worked the weekend at ESPN with
@DerekDaly500
. It seems surreal, both how bad it was, and how long it's been.😔
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A few years ago, passing through Paris airport on Le Mans duty, I met an elderly gent in an old army tunic with his wife. When I asked if he was there to recall his D-Day, he nodded. I said "thank you," and his face lit up. Find a hero like that and do the same. Time is short.
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As they should be. It's a matter between an employer and employee(s). No one else's business at all.
Red Bull has consistently looked terrible throughout this with zero transparency. Multiple team partners, the FIA and F1 requested the investigation report and were denied by Red Bull.
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Congrats to
@MarcoAndretti
and the entire clan on a clutch drive to pole for next weekend’s
#Indy500
. Just one more item left on the checklist!
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Imola ‘94 was an incredible day in so many ways. So, too, was your debut with me at Kyalami in ‘93, when Senna came from the safety of the garage, which NEVER happens, specifically to meet you, a fellow member of the GP driver fraternity. That memory has stayed with me.
Senna wud hav been 60 2day. His magical lap Monaco 88 was him operating in the Sub C zone(sub conscious-when u act faster that you can think) “I didn’t fully understand that level–and I still don’t.” he said
@bobvarsha
and I did the live call on that fateful day. I had chills.
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It is indeed an honor, one neither of us might have predicted here at the Miami GP way back when. To be mentioned in the same breath with people like Economaki, Squier and Miller is special.
@RandyLHallman
has let me know that I'm the co-winner of the American Motorsports Media Award of Excellence along with broadcaster
@BobVarsha
.
Prestigious. Chosen by peers. Humbled. Thanks to my editors/publishers & to all racers.
#F1
,
#IMSA
,
#IndyCar
,
#LeMans
,
#NASCAR
,
#SCCA
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My regular phone call with Mom today was more emotional than normal, me being across the Atlantic and she approaching her 98th birthday. I hope I made her smile. It’s the least I can do. Happy Mother’s Day to moms everywhere!
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Here's to a great and safe race now rolling off at
@LeMans24hour
. My favorite event in the sport, and the conditions look tricky in the extreme. Missing it terribly!
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The last of the independent F1 owners. Met him on a run at the Detroit USGP in the early 1980's. A straight talker and a breath of fresh air in GP racing. Deserving of every success. RIP Sir Frank.
Very sad to hear that Sir Frank Williams has passed away. He was a Racer in every dimension.
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Thanks, Mike. Finding some rust to knock off, but there's no place I'd rather be, and nothing I'd rather be doing.
So great to hear longtime friend and colleague
@bobvarsha
back on the mic, calling the
@SCCA
#Runoffs
! Here's a link to the live coverage, now and all weekend.
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A tough year indeed for the Unser clan. When Dan Gurney calls you a star, take it to the bank. RIP Big Al. 🏎
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No. Which is why they need to turn off most of the track lighting, otherwise it’s not racing at night.
@marshallpruett
@IMSA
@IMSARadio
is there anything better in sports car racing than racing at night?
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The only thing sadder than the ending of a life like Niki Lauda’s is not learning from it’s example. RIP, Niki.
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Thank you very much, Randy. After two years of relative inactivity due to my cancer treatment this is a huge lift for my psyche and soul. Like so many of my predecessors have done, I hope to continue to justify it in the years to come.
@bobvarsha
Congratulations, Bob. Adding your name and Jonathan's to the plaque in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America adds to the pride felt by everyone whose name is there.
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Nice pic!
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I know how you feel. Enjoy every minute, boys.
We present our last
@F1onNBCSports
race this wknd, on pace for our most-watched F1 season ever.
“We have elevated Formula One to a level of exposure it has never experienced in the United States.” – Jon Miller, President, Programming, NBC Sports Group
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F1 Clienti customer at Finali
@DISupdates
. Hard to get to full speed in a disjointed session.
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Forever a legend. Happy birthday, Dave!
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I'm heartbroken, like all of us who have had the joy of knowing and working with Steve over the years, to learn that he is facing a critical health issue. Just a brilliant human being in his own unique way. If you pray, please pray for Steve's quick and complete recovery.💔
Steve Magnante has been my friend and "on the block" partner doing TV at
@Barrett_Jackson
for nearly two decades.
He has serious health challenges, so please hold a good thought for Steve.
@rickdebruhl
explains here: via
@YouTube
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Thanks, Chris. This business can be tough, and two years on the sidelines for cancer treatment left me out of sight and out of mind, I guess. I'll keep trying.
@bobvarsha
What happened Bob, they screw you out of yet another gig? I swear if there was a guy in sports broadcasting that got the short end of the stick. I still hate NBC to this day for how they treated you buddy. Pushed you out. Now I don’t dislike Leigh. Hell of a nice guy. But still
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Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to all, however, whatever and whoever you're celebrating!🎁🍾🎄
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I am. After the years at ESPN, Speedvision, SPEED and Fox, I was happy to be a small part of of what NBC accomplished in their short five years. They were committed, and it showed on the air.
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Been calling them in my head since 2014!
I miss
@bobvarsha
calling F1 races. He was the voice of F1 when I became a fan. Please come back Bob or call a race just for me 😉🙏❤️
#F1
#StyrianGP
#BobVarsha
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If you can find the ESPN coverage of the day, you will hear me!
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Other countries have mental health issues, but no mass shootings. You can’t keep a person from mental illness, but you can keep weapons out of their hands.
@bobvarsha
Control is not the issue! Mental heath is and until everyone stops the dumb gun issues and faces the mental health problem then is will continue to happen.
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Traveled halfway around the world (in coach) to call the race for
@ESPNF1
.
@MrDavidHobbs
lost his voice and solicited remedies at "1-800-gin and tonic." I think Paul Simon was the post-fiasco entertainment.
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If said applicant is willing to do it, and you already have their money, what business is it of yours?
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You can find me GP weekends on
@Speedcaster
"Speed City F1" at Sirius/XM channel 81. We do an hour of discussion post-qualifying, another hour of pre-race, and as much time as remains after the race as well. Can't wait for Bahrain, cuz we've got some PO'd commentators!
@bobvarsha
LMAO this was very funny. Bob breaking down F1 decade back in the day as well as the race broadcast on race days. Missing him and DH for some epic races
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When Dan Gurney was tapped as Grand Marshal for the Rolex 24 years back he said he wasn't sure how to be grand. I'm still trying to process how to be venerable. Anyway, thanks Nellie. I'll be easing back into my rhythm with 12 races in three days! Hope everyone enjoys the result.
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Thanks for all the kind comments on the F1 show Sunday. It was great fun, as always, but I hope my mate
@leighdiffey
is back at work soon!
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We're here all day.
Getting ready with
@bobvarsha
for day 2 of our
@FYI
coverage of
#barrettjackson
. 8 hours starting at 3pm ET. @
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Calling the race on SPEED with
@MrDavidHobbs
and
@MrSteveMatchett
.
Happy 'Is that Glock?' Day. 🙌🏆
Where were you when
@LewisHamilton
clinched his first world drivers' title at Interlagos
#OnThisDay
in 2008? 💭👇
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@MarioAndretti
As you told me yourself during my treatment, Mario: racers take care of their own. Just know that legions of friends and fans are with you. Let that knowledge lift you up.
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High praise, Mark. Many thanks!
As a car guy
@bobvarsha
‘s voice calling any event is as comforting as Vin Skully was in baseball. Is it just me? Glad you’re back in action Bob.
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Details for next weekend's F1 festivities in Singapore (and a brief reunion with the old gang). Check it out!
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