Mercedes Fascination Concept, Mini Two Seater, Jesse James, FLD Shakedown - 06/04/2009

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FLD,
     Great job on the program, until today.  You all cover automobiles to the "T".  I have encouraged other automotive enthusiasts to watch.  Shakedown was always a little "shaky" but today was absolutely horrible.  Used to enjoy Leo's fast pace and great coverage of the racing world, but it was a very big disappointment to hear him bash the auto races.  Did he forget how boring and super safe WRC is?  Those guys have it made, including the spectators.  Nine tenth of the program is about automobiles, and only one tenth of the week is dedicated to an auto race bashing commentator.  Let's work on this again.  Still a fan.
erivera989

Derek, you're glowing green.

Motorcycle Racing #1
Lemans Racing #2

Leo, will oyu be covering the 24 hours of Le Mans? with the Astons return to the top flight Adis new Peugeot killer and the 908 challengers wich will most likely be the most hard-fought Le Mans in years

Hey Derek, Do fast lane daily with a British Accent.

Lovin the shakedown.  its getting better fast.  it has progressed way faster than fldtours.  Kudos Leo! 

Mini is owned by bmw, which has dropped the ball in their car design.  Once they fired Piechstrieder, they have just gone down in my opinion.  I loved BMW in the late 90's early 2000's.  Funny, Piechstrieder was the one who had them buy Mini because he saw it was going to be a success and they fired him for it.  After that, besides the 3 coupe,  I think they have lost sight into what kind of company they are.  No vision. They are doing the same with Mini.  Its not Mini anymore.  obviously they are selling more.  but toyota sells a lot, but it aint iconic cars.  i think they are going to stop making cars and become another hummer like brand.  

What it comes down to is mission statements.  i think bmw needs to refocus.  Audi is coming up big time because bmw is slacking.  Its all like the US auto industry, lose your brand focus and you lose relevance.  

Shooting brake by mercedez is the same thing.  going for too many markets.  AAAAAAAAAAAHHH.... makes me so angry, they are idiots.  Who needs an A7??? really??

Is it just me or are MINIs getting weirder looking as the years go on? Just make one with the same philosophy that the original had (small size, maximum interior space, only the essentials) and go from there! As far as I can tell, the "global economic downturn" isn't going anywhere. As cool as a wicked fast two-seater would be, that's not what we need.

Definitely nailed it there Derek with them suspicious Macca... same with Leo, yep "All" American "owned" races like NASCAR, INDY and Drag races are Boring.

Shakedown is a strong feature now.  It's nice to see our feedback getting implemented.  Having some Formula D and WRC mixed in there would be good.  Again, good job Suit!

That Mini two-seater looks sweet!  I can't wait to see a production version of that one.  Too bad about that McLaren, I'd have hella coverage on a car like that too.  It's like a target for having stuff happen to it.  A mysterious engine fire does sound a little suspicious though.

Wat the hell happened at the end of the show?  The fog horn?  He-man, photos of Derek and a poon?  WTF is going on with that?  Good show up till the randomness at the end.  Also, kicking the feed and talking to the Twitter icon was funny, but in all seriousness, you guys are wasting time.  Please get back to the car news.

Why is Derek at E3?

the suit is rocking the shake down. i am loving it!! I have been anti-bike my whole life, I am actually going to watch the next race now... 

I think the push to pass hybrid technologies being implemented will spice things up and get the best engineers in the world working on ground breaking tech instead of squeezing more out of what has been round for about a century... But you are right, it is hard to watch when the cars are so evenly matched and well sorted. WRC seems to be the only real 4 wheel race worth watching these days.

I agree with the bikes; even though I do not own one, or  ride one. Recently, I have been randomly watching bike racing and WOW! So much action, passing, danger, speed and the races are short, which means sometimes there is more than one start.

I love the 24 hour races, but  they only happen a few times a year, the rest of those series are entertaining, but nothing like the bikes! The Prototypes bore me, I like having them in race, but cover the GT's a bit more please...

PS: Drift coverage would be cool. It is not exactly racing, but I find it a good source of car entertainment.

Ian pwns !!!!!

Leo, as long as you're taking requests for shake down, Formula D is having an event tomorrow in New Jersey. It would be nice to hear some drift coverage.

first two days in a row! suck it