RIFugee's recent activity

  1. Comment on The 2025 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in ~sports.motorsports

  2. Comment on Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix 2025 - Race Weekend Discussion in ~sports.motorsports

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    The Crofty Cringe was real at the end of qualifying: "...and Verstappen proves that he's the daddy once again!"

    The Crofty Cringe was real at the end of qualifying:

    "...and Verstappen proves that he's the daddy once again!"

    5 votes

  3. Comment on Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 - Qualifying and Race Discussion in ~sports.motorsports

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    Just one note on Lawson - don't forget his car had a mechanical issue where the DRS closed shortly after opening. Sky said that was worth multiple tenths. Anyone else play the F1FanVoice predictor...

    Just one note on Lawson - don't forget his car had a mechanical issue where the DRS closed shortly after opening. Sky said that was worth multiple tenths.

    Anyone else play the F1FanVoice predictor game? I've been having a Lawson start to my season!

    5 votes

  4. Comment on Val Kilmer, film star who played Batman and Jim Morrison, dies at 65 in ~movies

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    Val's Doc Holliday would have a very eloquently worded rebuttal to this!

    Val's Doc Holliday would have a very eloquently worded rebuttal to this!

    4 votes

  5. Comment on Yuki Tsunoda set to replace Liam Lawson at Red Bull in ~sports.motorsports

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    Well consider my popcorn popped! 2025 on track to be one of the wildest yet!

    Well consider my popcorn popped! 2025 on track to be one of the wildest yet!

    2 votes

  6. Comment on Yuki Tsunoda set to replace Liam Lawson at Red Bull in ~sports.motorsports

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    I'm sure there are internal political pressures driving this, but on the surface, how does this make sense for Yuki?? Yuki would go from being the clear #1 in the 5th fastest car, to (at best) the...

    I'm sure there are internal political pressures driving this, but on the surface, how does this make sense for Yuki??

    Yuki would go from being the clear #1 in the 5th fastest car, to (at best) the #2 in the 4th fastest car. At worst, he will be the third driver in as many races to struggle to make it out of Q1 and will wipe out a lot of the reputation he has built over the years and end his career, see Checo.

    4 votes

  7. Comment on Advice on a first time visit to Oahu, Hawaii in ~travel

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    Apologies for my (lack of) formatting, but I will address a few of the points I can: Great "locals" spot for sushi. We stumbled upon it from a recommendation and went back the next day:...

    Apologies for my (lack of) formatting, but I will address a few of the points I can:

    Great "locals" spot for sushi. We stumbled upon it from a recommendation and went back the next day:
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/YN1QAZ7eXsNgH25X9

    Roy's has a few locations. It's a bit fancier, but the food is quite good. The chocolate souffle dessert is amazing! If you only eat one thing, make it the souffle:
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/cwHmm8HyWVkYCq12A

    If you're roadtripping, a 'Dole Whip' from the plantation is a great sweet treat:
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZhnHUjG1Qu5a9yz2A

    The Polynesian Cultural Center is really interesting, although it's pricey and not everyone's thing. They host a luau every night and the food is pretty decent. No booze though.
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/DR2XTG69ySMYsiHy5

    And the Royal Hawaiian Golf Club should be on the bucket list of every golfer and/or nature lover:
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/T6u5ms49JMFN3uJBA

    4 votes

  8. Comment on Formula 1 Grand Prix of Singapore (Marina Bay) discussion thread in ~sports.motorsports

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    Horner said in an interview yesterday that their update to the floor edges was trialed on Friday, but removed for qualifying. He said it was the same as in Monza. I agree with OP, I believe their,...

    Horner said in an interview yesterday that their update to the floor edges was trialed on Friday, but removed for qualifying. He said it was the same as in Monza.

    I agree with OP, I believe their, typically, strength of a low deg setup has become their weakness for Singapore. It just looks like they can't get the tire to light up and bite. In a full green flag race (unlikely) I think a podium is the optimistic result for Max.

    Caveats- it won't be a full green flag race and Horner stretches the truth...

    4 votes