Anyone following A1GP 08-09? Ferrari engines and Andretti Green represents team USA

[EJ25RUN]

I have watch all 3 races thus far, (Netherlands, China, Malaysia) and it has been really good racing. To those that have never watched, A1GP is a spec series that is more of a country vs country show instead of constructor battles.

The new car is based on the Ferrari F2004 chassis with a 600hp Ferrari engine. The series allows for a "push to pass button" which does add a good bit to the battles on track. The teams get 4 for the sprint race and 8 for the feature race.

Full spec sheet of 2008-2009 A1GP car

The best drivers in the field have been Adam Carroll from Team Ireland and Filipe Albuquerque from Team Portugal

Great addition for the 2008-2009 season is Andretti Green Racing. Michael is team manager and Marco has just finished his second weekend. He was 3rd in the Malaysian race so good drive for him.

Another exciting talent is Fairuz Fauzy from team Maylasia. He is a race winner and a ferocious passer.

2008-2009 Schedule
* Zandvoort, Netherlands Complete
* Chengdu, China Complete
* Sepang, Malaysia Complete
* Taupo, New Zealand
* Lippo Village, Indonesia
* Gauteng, South Africa
* Mexico City, Mexico
* TBA, TBA
* Algarve, Portugal
* Brands Hatch, Great Britain



Marco Andretti from AGR


Adam Carrol


Fairuz Fauzy (after miss communication pitstop)

[dazn]

I just tivoed the first race. Ive saved up all the GP2 series too, so I have to watch after the Runoffs are over.

[EJ25RUN]

Where do you Tivo from?

[nsany(atl)]

What channel is it on?

[EJ25RUN]

What channel is it on?

None that i know of.

I have to get the torrents post race from Sky Tv in England.

[dazn]

None that i know of.

I have to get the torrents post race from Sky Tv in England.

Speed Channel
Friday 12/5 at 12:00 PM
1st race from Netherlands

[EJ25RUN]

Speed Channel
Friday 12/5 at 12:00 PM
1st race from Netherlands

You're kidding.

Typical Speed taking forever to show the race.

Well i won't spoil.

[dazn]

You're kidding.

Typical Speed taking forever to show the race.

Well i won't spoil.

i know, but at least they show it
they have to wait for the off-season to show some good stuff and even then its at odd hours.

[blacknightteg]

i was wandering who was going to be driving for agr in the a1gp, so does that mean he wont be in IRL this year? or are they different seasons?

[EJ25RUN]

i was wandering who was going to be driving for agr in the a1gp, so does that mean he wont be in IRL this year? or are they different seasons?

A1GP fits into the off season of racing. That is why most of the races are held in the southern hemisphere.

So there is no reason why he'll not be in next years IRL season.

There is another important fact about the 2009-2010 A1GP season.

The race at Surfers Paradice Australia has moved from IRL to A1GP.