Ambrose wins on last lap

ado351c · 13-08-2012, 07:54 AM

Great to see Marcos win at Watkins Glen for the second year, Awsome finnish too. Sorry if already posted.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor...***/57014980/1

Marquis · 13-08-2012, 09:35 AM

Nice title mate. Thanks for that. I was going to watch it shortly. Why the help people do that I got no idea

Wretched · 13-08-2012, 09:54 AM

There are rules regarding the posting of race results.

In future please post these in the Pit section.

mik · 13-08-2012, 10:03 AM

well done M A !

**Kingsley** · 13-08-2012, 02:23 PM

Congrats Marcos!!!

GhiaEB · 13-08-2012, 02:29 PM

Cheers mate, was going to watch it later.

dawsman · 13-08-2012, 02:34 PM

I have a better idea. If you don't want to read race result spoilers then don't go on a friggin' car forum until you've watched the event! Not everyone reads the rules of every section.

PS. I wasn't the original poster of the "spoiler". I'm just sticking up for the poor bloke.

fordman302 · 13-08-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsman

I have a better idea. If you don't want to read race result spoilers then don't go on a friggin' car forum until you've watched the event! Not everyone reads the rules of every section.

PS. I wasn't the original poster of the "spoiler". I'm just sticking up for the poor bloke.

To be fair there is a dedicated motor sport area, this is not a dedicated motorsport site as much as it is a car entusiast site and there shouldnt be a need to avoid it to make sure you don't see results that you don't want to, if you went into the motorsport section however it would be tough luck

gtxb67 · 13-08-2012, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsman

Not everyone reads the rules of every section

we won't hang him on this stand alone offence, but it "is" common courtesy

we all stay away from news services and the like until after we have seen it, so pretty much everyone who has an interest in motor sport should put 2 and 2 together and realise that letting everyone know the result without warnings is not the right thing to do

it didn't affect me, because i was not going to watch it, but i can understand why some would be upset - having said that all is forgiven from me . . . . as long as it doesn't affect me next time

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Originally Posted by fordman302

To be fair there is a dedicated motor sport area, this is not a dedicated motorsport site as much as it is a car entusiast site and there shouldnt be a need to avoid it to make sure you don't see results that you don't want to, if you went into the motorsport section however it would be tough luck

i personally think it should only be tough luck if you went into the actual race thread - and if the race is delayed, then the result still shouldn't be posted until the tv has at least shown it, in my view

Falcman0o7 · 13-08-2012, 04:51 PM

He's definitely a circuit man!

Marquis · 13-08-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsman

I have a better idea. If you don't want to read race result spoilers then don't go on a friggin' car forum until you've watched the event! Not everyone reads the rules of every section.

PS. I wasn't the original poster of the "spoiler". I'm just sticking up for the poor bloke.

Are you kidding. Some people avoid certain areas. To have to avoid a whole site is ludicrous. Even if it was in the correct section,to put a result in a tittle is poor form. A little thought for others before rushing to get in first or upping a post count,would be a courteous thing to do.

pottery beige · 13-08-2012, 07:44 PM

life will go on.. you will get over it..

ado351c · 13-08-2012, 11:29 PM

Sorry guys, lesson learned. Honestly didnt intend on spoilin it for eveyone, just exited for his win. Wont happen again.

JC · 13-08-2012, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ado351c

Sorry guys, lesson learned. Honestly didnt intend on spoilin it for eveyone, just exited for his win. Wont happen again.

I haven't seen the results on the news or anything though - pretty crap coverage.

I watched the last few laps - what an awesome finish.

TC200six · 13-08-2012, 11:34 PM

This is the thread where his victory is being discussed. http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11373710

I initially planned to not stay up and watch the race live, but changed my mind as I mysteriously suffered insomnia last night... I wonder why?

Despite going to the Ekka today half asleep, the sleepless night was definitely worth it.

TC200six · 13-08-2012, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

I haven't seen the results on the news or anything though - pretty crap coverage.

It did get mentioned, somewhat subtlety on Nine and Ten news though.

aussie muscle · 14-08-2012, 11:19 AM

Well done Ambrose. i guess it helps him to have left AND right turns on the same track.

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Originally Posted by TC200six

It did get mentioned, somewhat subtlety on Nine and Ten news though.

it wasn't a gold medal.

(Damn olympics).

**ebxr8240** · 14-08-2012, 06:29 PM

It's been on the news etc.. Been living under a rock ?? Sheesh..
The last 10 or so laps where awsome..

TC200six · 14-08-2012, 06:49 PM

It was oil on the track that caused the final 2 laps to literally go into chaos mode.
Having watched it from the start, I was wondering what on earth was going on, it was crazy! For a moment I thought it was because the tyres were gone before the commentary realised after the race that it was oil on the track causing the chaos.

**janddbone** · 15-08-2012, 10:41 PM

Was a fantastic race and what a finish..........

I would expect nothing less, than Ford news like this, to be SHOUTED around this place!!! The race was not delayed, it was live, I know because I stayed up all night watching it; and still gladly got on with things the next day...

Go Ambrose go Ford!