Comments on: Willy T. Ribbs Report: Sao Paulo

By: Roy Hobbson

Roy Hobbson — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:16:39 +0000

Bob Jenkins is regal & that’s that. Disagree, do you? F–k you then.

By: Rick

Rick — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:53:48 +0000

I had just assumed that Jenkins made a Freudian slip after a really, really good (or at least average Brazilian) weekend.

By: IndyCar fan

IndyCar fan — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:14:51 +0000

Bob Jenkins is a boring stiff who has botched alot over the years. He lacks knowledge of the racers, cars, race tracks, host cities, series rule book… Jenkins told us that Ryan Briscoe “has a banged-up front nose.” I think that we can assume that Briscoe’s only nose is on the front of his face. I don’t know how Jenkins could see Briscoes’ nose if he were only viewing the same video that we saw.

By: Tom G.

Tom G. — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:16:24 +0000

Gus, that’s a good observation. Remember Bob wasn’t in Brazil for the race. Word on the street is that Bob, Jan, and Robby were calling the race from the Lounge of “Club Rio” in Indy, in which case the Brazil-Brazier mistake in entirely understandable.

By: Gus

Gus — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:49:14 +0000

Like who uses the word brassiere often enough to get it mixed up with Brazil! Bob?

By: BC

BC — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:12:31 +0000

Don’t know who’s with me on this, but…

As a lover of the Indianapolis 500 and everything it has been in the past, my experience in watching IRL races over the past few years has been dominated by a nervous desire to see “good racing” – not for my sake but for the sake of the masses whom we desperately hope will tune in. Watching the decidedly non-theatrical domination of Penske/Ganassi over a dwindling empire has been agony.

So WOW, was it refreshing to watch a race that satisfied ME, not just my desire to see a decently marketable “good product”. For the first time in a long time it truly felt like a contest between multiple entities, not a will-they-or-won’t-they Ganassi/Penske deal. And it felt like I was watching an event, as Sir Hobbson puts it. Something that had its own legs and wasn’t counting on me to produce a .14 rating….even if it was.

And that was cool. I’m not of the opinion that the IRL’s current approach will restore the luster of the 500 (which is, after all, THE cornerstone and very definition of “Indy Car”)…but please, guys, prove me wrong!

Um, also, since this IS the Silent Pagoda, I’d like to point out that the above bleeding heartism comes only after some real, unimaginable, disgusting, inappropriate St. Patrick’s Day excess. So be gentle.

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:32:00 +0000

VERSUS IS BACK ON DIRECTV!! Sorry, I had to get that out. The track was awesome. I was very impressed by the turnout from the fans. Full grandstands at the season-opener is definitely something the series needed. My only complaint: too many topless men, not enough topless women.

By: Francois, Flag Room Maitre'd

Francois, Flag Room Maitre'd — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:17:49 +0000

Monsieur Hobbson,
Sadly, your bill remains unpaid. We were dismayed to find that the name on your rejected Discover Card reads “Robin Miller.” Please contact us as soon as possible–the “circus folk” you were “entertaining” are apparently living in their vehicles in the parking lot. In addition, I would appreciate the return of my cumberbund.

By: Peggi D

Peggi D — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:14:46 +0000

I could have sworn he said “brassiere”

By: lazlo

lazlo — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:38:05 +0000

Upon further review… I would like to officially retract my hasty “C” grading of the Sao Paulo extravaganza. I can only offer that it was the result of some mis-guided thinking stemming from a 30 minute ether binge, er rain delay.

Truth be told, I am not a huge fan of first turn melees – they have a tendency to jade my outlook & skew my grading. Mea culpa.

IZOD has done a fantastic job in their new role as title sponsor. I really appreciate having a sponsor that is engaged & committed. We’ll be doing our best to buy your product as a show of support.

[memo to Marco – if you start up front, you’re likely to evade others “parking on your forehead” – stop your broken record bit&^ing and focus on maximizing the equipment you’ve been given].

RH, your prose flows.