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lgaquino

Posted: November 12, 2005 11:03 am

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Nigel Mansell pips Warwick and Fittipaldi...
Kyalami - GP Masters - Practice

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Nigel Mansell right on it in GP Masters practice
The inaugural Altech Grand Prix Masters South Africa got off to a spectacular start today as the 15 Masters, including reserve E. Salazar, took to the historic track for the opening two Free Practice sessions.

Many drivers have not driven the fast undulating circuit for over a decade � back when the circuit was clockwise in direction. Today�s anti-clockwise layout served as the ultimate proving ground for the 600 horse power GP Masters cars and with minimal driver electronic aids on offer, race fans were treated to a jaw-dropping display of race car control with the Masters power sliding their way through the unforgiving high speeds bends of Kyalami.

Nigel Mansell and Derek Warwick took the the first and second fastest times respectively ahead of Emerson Fittipaldi during the second Free Practice session.

Varying fuel levels, different tyre types and set-up changes mean the times are not strictly reflective of the pace. This will be truly determined by tomorrow�s qualifying hour.

All the drivers kept their trouble-free machinery on the track and with a 30 percent chance of rain predicted for tomorrow�s qualifying and Sunday�s race, the much anticipated battle of the legends promises to deliver some action and performances of an epic kind.

Nigel Mansell
�I have only one complaint from today and that is these guys behind me need to slow down. My last three runs were right on the limit and I must say this track takes quite some getting used to. After putting on new tyres I had a lot more grip than I had earlier this morning and it was a lot more comfortable."

"Kyalami is one hell of a race track. We were hitting speeds of around 180mph in places today and I know it�s going to get even more competitive over the weekend. Everyone is pushing the limit and even though many of us haven�t raced in anger for over a decade one thing is clearly evident from today � nothing has changed. Our instinctive-ness, hunger and competitive desire remain intact.�

Derek Warwick
"I last drove competitively in Grand Prix racing in 1993 and am therefore very pleased and surprised to be as quick as I am today. When you�re a long time out of the car you start asking yourself a lot of questions like, are you going to be brave enough? Is it going to frighten you? But I feel comfortable in the car."

"I think we have all experimented with different types of tyres today and having found the right rubber, the grip out there is simply staggering in these cars. The cornering downforce levels are mind-blowing out there and I have to congratulate Scott Poulter (CEO, GP Masters) and the team for what is a stunning job. I really do feel humbled to be in the company of such great drivers albeit alarmed at how mighty fast they still remain. I am not sure what the weekend holds but if today is anything to go by, it will be awesome! We are all good mates, yes, but let�s see how friendly we are come Sunday afternoon!"

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The legend of Fittipaldi is back on track in GPM
Emerson Fittipaldi
�These guys are very very fast indeed! It�s difficult to keep up with them! They are truly crazy! After I had my massive crash in Michigan a few years back, I thought that was it for me. No more racing. I was then invited to Silverstone two weeks ago to test the GP Masters car and then made the decision to come here."

"It�s very enjoyable for me to be driving a super fast machine again and delighted to be racing with these guys. I�d like to congratulate everyone within GP Masters for successfully putting this together. Very few people thought it would happen and even less could have predicted what we have seen today, and this is only the Friday session! We have a fantastic team and 15 cars with the greatest names in the world - I�m proud to be amongst them and I hope this is going to be a great show come Sunday. It will be a very fast race and I ask one thing to everyone - slow down a little!�

Scott Poulter, GP Masters CEO
�We have witnessed history in the making today and what these drivers demonstrated out on track has surpassed even our wildest expectations. The bravery, tenacity and sheer skill on display today was breathtaking. Fans, sponsors, media and team members alike were mesmerised by what was only a practice session! The weekend promises to re-crate some magical driving and I am sure we are in for some aggressive duelling out there. Alongside our partner Altech, I am extremely proud of what both team and drivers have achieved in such a compressed time frame. We have lost sleep, yes, but the end dream has been worth every last effort. Everyone here is still pinching themselves, especially me!�

GP Masters Friday Practice Times - Kyalami

1 Mansell N. (GBR) Team Altech 1:35.086s
2 Warwick D. (GBR) Team Lixxus 1:35.367
3 Fittipaldi E. (BRA) Team LG 1:35.728
4 Patrese R. (ITA) Team GPM 1:35.790
5 Lammers J. (NED) Team LG 1:36.407
6 Cheever E. (USA) Team Altech 1:36.666
7 Stuck H. (AUT) Team Phantom 1:36.775
8 Danner C. (GER) Team Unipart 1:36.806
9 Johansson S. (SWE) Team Phantom 1:37.338
10 De Cesaris A. (ITA) Team Unipart 1:37.736
11 Arnoux R. (FRA) Team Golden Palace 1:38.091
12 Salazar E. Reserve 1:38.187
13 Tambay P. (FRA) Team Lixxus 1:38.964
14 Laffite J. (FRA) Team GMF 1:39.082
15 Jones A. (AUS) Team Golden Palace 1:43.295.

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I thought Prost would race too

does any one get coverage of it?

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Gav	Posted: November 12, 2005 11:07 am
F1 Driver Group: Members Posts: 6642 Member No.: 4 Joined: January 19, 2004	UK viewers can see it on BBC2 Grandstand on Sunday afternoon - 4:00pm I think it is, full delayed coverage. I heard it's being streamed too, but I've no idea. Do a google search. If Prost was racing he'd demolish the lot of them. -------------------- VaderTrophy.com

kooP

Posted: November 12, 2005 11:22 am

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QUOTE (Gav @ Nov 12 2005, 12:59 PM)

I heard it's being streamed too, but I've no idea.

Qualifying and race are streamed live on gpmasters.com

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Mike H

Posted: November 12, 2005 01:25 pm

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QUOTE (Gav @ Nov 12 2005, 11:59 AM)

UK viewers can see it on BBC2 Grandstand on Sunday afternoon - 4:00pm I think it is, full delayed coverage.

Nice one!

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Ajay	Posted: November 12, 2005 01:43 pm
Formula 3 Driver Group: Members Posts: 735 Member No.: 651 Joined: April 10, 2005	Qualifying and Race are also live on Motors TV -------------------- Click Here to download the 2005.6 AF1RL Carset

six degrees

Posted: November 12, 2005 01:54 pm

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QUOTE (kooP @ Nov 12 2005, 11:14 AM)

Qualifying and race are streamed live on gpmasters.com

pay per view :/

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lucazade	Posted: November 12, 2005 10:15 pm
Formula 3 Driver Group: Members Posts: 879 Member No.: 619 Joined: March 11, 2005	thanks gav for pointing that out as i had forgot. I think this series could really take off with all these drivers and simple cars and its big advantage over things like a1 gp is its on free to view tv and not sky so will recieve a lot more coverage -------------------- It's time to fight back against Gav's oppression. JOIN US AND DEFEND ROME FROM THE ATTACK OF THE BARBARIANS FROM THE EAST � Jamie Mason

Eric Pipes	Posted: November 12, 2005 10:49 pm
Rally Driver Group: Admin Posts: 2714 Member No.: 9 Joined: January 19, 2004	You're right - Prost would destroy them all. But I think most impressive is Emmo. How old is he now? you just can't keep that man down - even if you snap him in half... -------------------- More photos @ Cambrian Images

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Posted: November 12, 2005 10:59 pm

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QUOTE (Eric Pipes @ Nov 12 2005, 10:41 PM)

You're right - Prost would destroy them all. But I think most impressive is Emmo. How old is he now? you just can't keep that man down - even if you snap him in half...

yeah the guy's a proper legend.

bloody disappointed with Jones tho

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Eric Pipes	Posted: November 12, 2005 11:34 pm
Rally Driver Group: Admin Posts: 2714 Member No.: 9 Joined: January 19, 2004	Yes, that's fairly pathetic isn't it... Did he have an excuse? -------------------- More photos @ Cambrian Images

six degrees	Posted: November 12, 2005 11:49 pm
Awesome Driver Group: Members Posts: 2051 Member No.: 10 Joined: January 21, 2004	I'm not sure. He did say to the people preparing his car not to bother with mirrors though, turns out he was right e// The 1980 F1 world champion Alan Jones was forced to withdraw from the event after suffering muscle spasms in his neck during practice. guess that's a reason.. -------------------- Melting the sun, melting the sun! Who wants to come with me, I'm melting the sun!

Gav	Posted: November 13, 2005 12:01 am
F1 Driver Group: Members Posts: 6642 Member No.: 4 Joined: January 19, 2004	Aggravating an old injury was his excuse... Emmo is 58. -------------------- VaderTrophy.com

Still_Guineapiggy	Posted: November 13, 2005 01:32 am
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Max West	Posted: November 13, 2005 11:12 am
Go-Kart Driver Group: Members Posts: 200 Member No.: 15 Joined: February 15, 2004	I'm busy watching it live now on TV...nice to see all these guys again, and really mad Prost ain't here...grrr. Altho Mansell is doing well...I think him and Prost would've been close. Oh **! 'mobile chicane' is here as well. -------------------- ::: GPLRank: -40.508[/URL] \| Vader Trophy :::**

J i m	Posted: November 13, 2005 11:25 am
Sir Jim! (alf1 PM) Group: Members Posts: 2984 Member No.: 27 Joined: February 15, 2004	With Salazar replacing Jones it's a crying shame that Nelson Piquet isn't there to kick box him after gettting in his way Hockenhiem 1982 style. I'll be watching the BBC delayed coverage MUZZA!!! But I have to tape it because I'll be at work. -------------------- go on... click on my sig, you know you want to. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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