Rich_2k3 Posted April 8, 2004 Posted April 8, 2004 Did u know that he did judo when he was younger. He actually preferred it. He had to make the choice whether to do Go-karting or Judo, he chose judo but found that he kept losing so he went with Go-karting eventually. "When my enemy contracts I expand and when he expands I contract" - Bruce Lee
Shorinryu Sensei Posted April 8, 2004 Posted April 8, 2004 I've never heard of the guy. He drives go carts? Uhhhhh....well, so do I once in a while with my kids....soooooo....???? My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
Rich_2k3 Posted April 8, 2004 Author Posted April 8, 2004 Michael Shumacher is THE top Formula One racer in the world, he drives for ferarri, and is THE highest earning sportsman on earth, I cant actually believe u havent heard of him!!! Do u live in a bubble or somthing. I know formula one racing is not so big in the US but u shud still have heard of him. He obviously doesnt do go-karting anymore but he used to when he was a kid, its what got him started in racing. heres a link: http://www.itv-f1.com/history/drivers/schumacher_m p.s Have you even heard of ferrari or Formula One racing? "When my enemy contracts I expand and when he expands I contract" - Bruce Lee
Sorynn Posted April 8, 2004 Posted April 8, 2004 Michael Shumacher is THE top Formula One racer in the world, he drives for ferarri, and is THE highest earning sportsman on earth, I cant actually believe u havent heard of him!!! Do u live in a bubble or somthing. I know formula one racing is not so big in the US but u shud still have heard of him. He obviously doesnt do go-karting anymore but he used to when he was a kid, its what got him started in racing. heres a link: http://www.itv-f1.com/history/drivers/schumacher_m p.s Have you even heard of ferrari or Formula One racing? Rich, Is that tone really necessary? Personally, I knew the name "Michael Shumacher" was vagly familiar when I saw the title of thise thread, but I did not know why. I guess it is because my father used to build race cars, and he must have mentioned the name before. Please realize that F1 racing coverage is very restriced in the United States, and it gets very little to zero plublicity due to the severe compitition for sports in media over here. Personally, I am one of the small minority of Americans that prefer rugby union to American sports, but I can now only name one current F1 driver... Michael Shumacher. Respectfully, Sorynn
Shorinryu Sensei Posted April 8, 2004 Posted April 8, 2004 Do u live in a bubble or somthing. Close, I live in Montana, USA. Now, if yu were talking Monster Trucks...I'd know what you're talking about! lolI know formula one racing is not so big in the US but u shud still have heard of him. Why? Have you ever heard of many baseball, arena football (American) or basket ball celebrities?p.s Have you even heard of ferrari or Formula One racing? somebody smack this kid alongside the head for me, will ya please! Of course I've heard of Ferrari...we actually have two or three of hem driving around town in the summer months, and yes, I've heard of Formula 1 racing also, but since I have NO interest in it, I don't follow it or who is driving them Do you follow NASCAR for example? My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
DLopez Posted April 8, 2004 Posted April 8, 2004 Seeing as this is a martial arts board, I wouldn't find it surprising that some, or even most, haven't heard of Formula One or Michael Schumacher, so I have to agree that Rich_2k3's tone was a uncalled for. I happen to follow motorsports quite avidly but didn't know Schumacher took judo as a kid. Interesting! Not to hijack the thread, but IMO, the reason Formula One doesn't get much coverage in the US is they only have one race (Indianapolis) in the states. In contrast, CART and IRL get far more coverage and fan following with less powerful cars, because they race in the US. And of course, NASCAR has all the open-wheeled racing leagues sucking their exhaust when it comes to coverage and fan following. I'd say NHRA is a close 2nd to NASCAR though, but different kind of racing. (Top Fuel is awesome!!) Frankly, I prefer NASCAR because the open-wheel leagues have gotten so technical that the cars almost don't need drivers - they could be driven by remote control! Aerodynamic downforce, electronic fuel management, forced induction... NASCAR doesn't use any of that. It's racing the way it should be! Sorry for hijacking the thread, but racing is my 2nd favorite hobby after my martial arts! DeanDahn Boh Nim - Black-Brown BeltKuk Sool Won"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die tomorrow." - James Dean
Rich_2k3 Posted April 8, 2004 Author Posted April 8, 2004 I'm sorry I was abit sharp in my post, I'm just so suprised that some ppl haven't heard of michael schumacher, because in the racing world as hole he is considered a legend, especially due to the fact that he has broken nearlly every record in Formula One racing. I myself am not much of a F1 fan, and have not watched any Grand prix's this season, purely because schumacher dominates the races and has won every single one this year by a large margin. DLopez, I definatly understand your point about the cars almost driving themselves, and although i'm not much of a racing fan I do prefer other racing types to F1, although I cannot dismiss that Formula one is at the forefront of modern racing and is basically the testing grounds for all on-road supercars. Shorinryu Sensei, things like NFL and NBA are not a good example because they are exculsive to the US, meaning ppl outside would probably not know any players. F1 on the otherhand is a world wide motorsport, in which racing teams from around the world participate. Michael Shumacher is considered a legend and his racing skills make him seem like a machine. Anyway away from racing cuz this is a martial arts forum, which unlike racing is where my passion lies . Soz again about the attitude . "When my enemy contracts I expand and when he expands I contract" - Bruce Lee
equaninimus Posted April 8, 2004 Posted April 8, 2004 I'm sorry I was abit sharp in my post, I'm just so suprised that some ppl haven't heard of michael schumacher, because in the racing world as holeIf the racing world is such a hole, than I am glad I don't follow it. For your edification, I also don't follow football, basketball, baseball, or other sorts of games ending in "ball." What has any of this to do with karate? There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm!
Rich_2k3 Posted April 8, 2004 Author Posted April 8, 2004 The post was actually about michael schumacher doing judo when he was younger, thats all, no big deal. "When my enemy contracts I expand and when he expands I contract" - Bruce Lee
Drunken Monkey Posted April 8, 2004 Posted April 8, 2004 actually he still karts. his home in germany isn't far from the track he used to race on. i hear that he and his bro still go there..... incidentally, nigel mansell was also a karate black belt. or was that nick faldo. really can't remember. it was in the sun a very long time ago. post count is directly related to how much free time you have, not how intelligent you are."When you have to kill a man it costs nothing to be polite."
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