I must apologize...

For the lack of anything here lately.

No podcast because my computer has decided to suck and won't let me record anything. Until I can find a workaround, the podcast is regretfully off.

No text content because I just don't really have much time right now.

I will make this up, somehow.

Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying Results

1. Mark Webber (Red Bull-Renault)
2. Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull-Renault)
3. Lewis Hamilton (McLaren-Mercedes)
4. Fernando Alonso (Ferrari)
5. Jenson Button (McLaren-Mercedes)
6. Vitaly Petrov (Renault)
7. Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
8. Felipe Massa (Ferrari)
9. Pastor Maldonado (Williams-Cosworth)
10. Michael Schumacher (Mercedes)

Drivers Eliminated in Q2
11. Sebastien Buemi (Toro Rosso-Ferrari)
12. Sergio Perez (Sauber-Ferrari)
13. Jaime Alguersuari (Toro Rosso-Ferrari)
14. Kamui Kobayashi (Sauber-Ferrari)
15. Heikki Kovalainen (Lotus-Renault)
16. Paul di Resta (Force India-Mercedes)
17. Adrian Sutil (Force India-Mercedes)

Drivers Eliminated in Q1
18. Jarno Trulli (Lotus-Renault)
19. Rubens Barrichello (Williams-Cosworth)
20. Timo Glock (Virgin-Cosworth)
21. Vitantonio Liuzzi (HRT-Cosworth)
22. Narain Karthikeyan (HRT-Cosworth)
23. Jerome D'Ambrosio (Virgin-Cosworth)
24. Nick Heidfeld (Renault)

On Hold Til Further Notice

I really hate to do this, but I have to. Personal, real-life drama is causing me to delay not only the podcast, but any further posting on here until I can get some things taken care of. Thanks for reading.

Another delay

I'm real sorry for keeping on delaying recording, but I still can't open my mouth well enough to do it. Will have another go during the weekend.

Turkish Grand Prix Final Results

1. Sebastian Vettel - Red Bull-Renault
2. Mark Webber - Red Bull-Renault
3. Fernando Alonso - Ferrari
4. Lewis Hamilton - McLaren-Mercedes
5. Nico Rosberg - Mercedes
6. Jenson Button - McLaren-Mercedes
7. Nick Heidfeld - Lotus Renault GP
8. Vitaly Petrov - Lotus Renault GP
9. Sebastian Buemi - Toro Rosso-Ferrari
10. Kamui Kobayashi - Sauber-Ferrari
11. Felipe Massa - Ferrari
12. Michael Schumacher - Mercedes
13. Adrian Sutil - Force India-Mercedes
14. Sergio Perez - Sauber-Ferrari
15. Rubens Barrichello - Williams-Cosworth
16. Jaime Alguersuari - Toro Rosso-Ferrari
17. Pastor Maldonado - Williams-Cosworth
18. Jarno Trulli - Lotus-Renault
19. Heikki Kovalainen - Lotus-Renault
20. Jerome D'ambrosio - Virgin-Cosworth
21. Narain Karthikeyan - HRT-Cosworth
22. Vitantonio Liuzzi - HRT-Cosworth
23. Paul di Resta - Force India-Mercedes (44 laps completed)
24. Timo Glock - Virgin-Cosworth (Did not start)

Updated Driver Points>
1. Vettel - 93
2. Hamilton - 59
3. Webber - 55
4. Button - 46
5. Alonso - 41
6. Massa - 24
7. Heidfeld - 21
8. Petrov - 21
9. Rosberg - 20
10. Kobayashi - 8
11. Schumacher - 6
12. Buemi - 6
13. Sutil - 2
14. di Resta - 2

Updated Constructor Points>
1. Red Bull - 148
2. McLaren - 105
3. Ferrari - 65
4. Lotus Renault GP - 42
5. Mercedes - 26
6. Sauber - 8
7. Force India - 4

Turkish Grand Prix Qualifying

Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel once again dominated qualifying, scoring his 4th pole of the season, and 5th straight overall. Teammate Mark Webber had his best run of the season to date; he will start 2nd.

Starting 3rd will be Mercedes GP's Nico Rosberg, who continues to outshine his much more experienced teammate Michael Schumacher. Schumacher will line up in 8th. 4th is the fastest of the two McLaren cars, driven by Lewis Hamilton. Teammate Jenson Button is 6th. Mixed results hit the two Ferraris; Fernando Alonso was 5th while Felipe Massa did not attempt a run in session 3, and therefore will start 10th. The remaining top 10 were the two Renaults of Vitaly Petrov (7th) and Nick Heidfeld in 9th.

Now, the time sheets for each session:

Q1
1. F. Massa - Ferrari - 1:27.013
2. S. Vettel - RBR Renault - 1:27.039
3. M. Webber - RBR Renault - 1:27.090
4. L. Hamilton - McLaren Mercedes - 1:27.091
5. F. Alonso - Ferrari - 1:27.349
6. J. Button - McLaren Mercedes - 1:27.374
7. A. Sutil - Force India Mercedes - 1:27.392
8. P. Maldonado - Williams Cosworth - 1:27.396
9. V. Petrov - Lotus Renault GP - 1:27.475
10. N. Rosberg - Mercedes GP - 1:27.514
11. S. Buemi - Toro Rosso Ferrari - 1:27.620
12. P. di Resta - Force India Mercedes - 1:27.625
13. M. Schumacher - Mercedes GP - 1:27.697
14. S. Perez - Sauber Ferrari - 1:27.778
15. N. Heidfeld - Lotus Renault GP - 1:27.901
16. J. Alguersuari - Toro Rosso Ferrari - 1:28.055
17. R. Barrichello - Williams Cosworth - 128.246
---Eliminated---
18. H. Kovalainen - Team Lotus Renault - 1:28.780
19. J. Trulli - Team Lotus Renault - 1:29.673
20. J. d'Ambrosio - Virgin Cosworth - 1:30.445
21. V. Liuzzi - HRT Cosworth - 1:30.692
22. T. Glock - Virgin Cosworth - 1:30.813
23. N. Karthikeyan - HRT Cosworth - 1:31:564
24. K. Kobayashi - Sauber Ferrari - No time set

Drivers eliminated in Q2
11. R. Barrichello
12. A. Sutil
13. P. di Resta
14. P. Maldonado
15. S. Perez
16. S. Buemi
17. J. Alguersuari

Total GP Episode 2 Delayed

I really hate to do it, but I must delay recording of episode 2. Simply put, I have a cold sore in my mouth that is restricting my talking abilities. It could be several days before I can record again. Please bear with me. Thanks.

BIG News re: Total GP's Future

What a week it's been, and it's all exciting news!

First, Total GP now has a Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Total-Grand-Prix/151928314875019

It still looks real naked right now, but it'll start to look real attractive soon :)

Now, the bigger news: I have gained interest in the podcast from none other than Peter Windsor (link to his site on the right)! This is HUGE and I'm quite excited at what the future holds.

Speaking of the podcast, the next edition will focus entirely on the ill-fated 1984 Dallas Grand Prix. I don't know when I will be able to record it, but it should be soon!

Total Grand Prix Podcast Episode 1

This has been a long time coming now, but I haven't had much time lately.

So, here is the first (rather quick) episode of the Total Grand Prix Podcast:

http://www.archive.org/details/TotalGrandPrixPodcastEpisode1

My NASCAR Experience

Yes, this blog is mainly dedicated to Grand Prix history, but I did mention in the intro that I would make an occasional non-F1 post. Well, here's one.

I've been to several Sprint Cup events in Phoenix over the years, but this one was easily the most fun I've ever had there.

This time, I was allowed into the garage and pit area thanks to Robby Gordon and his sponsor, Speed Energy. Walked in front of Michael Waltrip. Didn't talk to him, but observing him he seems to be a chill kind of guy; someone that you could hang out with and have a nice conversation.

Got to Robby's trailer, got some free samples and hung out there for a few minutes; Robby appeared there and signed a few things including my pit pass. After that we got to walk across the pit wall and I posed with Robby in front of his car for a photo. Nice guy; he's quite the opposite of the reputation he's received over the years.

Race then began soon after, and after a couple others had a turn, me and my mom were allowed into the box above Robby's pit stall for a while. It was way cool getting to witness a pit stop from right above.

Did a few other things after that, but they aren't nearly as interesting as this was, so I'll just spare that.

Awesome experience overall. Would love to do it again sometime in the future, but that may never happen. But you never know...

Holiday Notice

Dear readers,

I originally planned a post for 12/22, but have decided to delay putting it on here until after the holiday period is over. Thanks for bearing with me.