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Dakar the Fourth · Dec 12, 2007, 12:36 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20071211...I.d9z5ZhADW7oF

...when the former Formula One ace, plus his wife and two children, caught a taxi back to the airport they were short on time and, after a polite request, cab driver Tuncer Yilmaz watched in wonder as Schumacher took the wheel.

"He drove at full throttle around the corners and over-took in some unbelievable places."

I wish I'd been along for that ride. My favorite part is he had his wife and kids with him (and presumably a puppy too).
Commence sniping at Schumacher's F1 accomplishments and commentary about the irresponsibility of his actions.

Laminar · Dec 12, 2007, 12:39 PM

Hahahaha. Badass.

MallyMal · Dec 12, 2007, 12:39 PM

Hmm, that's kinda wild. Speaking of Schumacher, he did a pretty good lap time on Casey Stoner's GP bike a few weeks ago.

Jawbone54 · Dec 12, 2007, 06:47 PM

What a juvenile, selfish, irresponsible PIG!!!

How could he possibly do that with his wife, kids, and his PUPPY (for crying out loud) in the car with him?

I'm shocked! Absolutely shocked!
Good start, Dak?

RAILhead · Dec 12, 2007, 07:11 PM

imitchellg5 · Dec 12, 2007, 07:19 PM

That's a bit dangerous no matter who's driving. I want to hire him away to drive me around, ha ha.

peeb · Dec 12, 2007, 07:44 PM

Erm, not sure that I am convinced that the skills for F1 driving are the same as for city driving....

MacosNerd · Dec 12, 2007, 08:13 PM

When I read that, I thought it was pretty cool. Sounds like it came out of a movie or something.

imitchellg5 · Dec 12, 2007, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by MacosNerd

When I read that, I thought it was pretty cool. Sounds like it came out of a movie or something.

Speaking of that, why isn't he in any movies? He seems like he would be a great stunt driver.

- - e r i k - - · Dec 12, 2007, 10:18 PM

Although it smacks of this story, they claim to have confirmation from his spokesperson. Why would he act so irresponsibly?

abbaZaba · Dec 12, 2007, 10:36 PM

who cares? don't judge.

- - e r i k - - · Dec 12, 2007, 10:39 PM

OK. But make sure you don't judge me next time I brag about my DUIs.

MacosNerd · Dec 12, 2007, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by imitchellg5

Speaking of that, why isn't he in any movies? He seems like he would be a great stunt driver.

You're right. From what I've heard he's still involved in the Ferrari racing program, though I think after this episode offers may start coming in.

abbaZaba · Dec 12, 2007, 10:45 PM

you're talking hockey and this is football

badidea · Dec 13, 2007, 04:28 AM

Originally Posted by imitchellg5

Speaking of that, why isn't he in any movies? He seems like he would be a great stunt driver.

Because he would be way too expensive for that job!

Dakar the Fourth · Dec 13, 2007, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

What a juvenile, selfish, irresponsible PIG!!!

How could he possibly do that with his wife, kids, and his PUPPY (for crying out loud) in the car with him?

I'm shocked! Absolutely shocked!

Someone here has a sixth sense...

Originally Posted by peeb

Erm, not sure that I am convinced that the skills for F1 driving are the same as for city driving....

Just like a good athlete can excel at any sport besides the one he specializes in, a good driver is going to excel behind the wheel of most vehicles.

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - -

Although it smacks of this story, they claim to have confirmation from his spokesperson. Why would he act so irresponsibly?

(I think this one was serious.)

angelmb · Dec 13, 2007, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by peeb

Erm, not sure that I am convinced that the skills for F1 driving are the same as for city driving....

Everything from the Opel he was driving to the rest of vehicles would be like a damn slow motion movie for him… actually any 'dubbed' supercar would be pretty much the same, damn slow. Let me share the street with someone like Schumi than with average Joe, Adolf, Pepe, Luigi, whatever… (and that comes from a guy who doesn't like Schumi).

As for it being kind of irresponsible since there are laws to follow no matter who are you, sure. Not to mention all the FIA safe driving campaigns he has done… Do I think he was a threat to other drivers (and those sharing the car with him)?, no way.

Can't wait to someone giving the I AM LEGEND movie poster a proper PS job with Schumi and Ed

angelmb · Dec 13, 2007, 04:42 PM

Not what I asked for but this poster from Sniff Petrol is good stuff as usual

is not · Dec 18, 2007, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by angelmb

Not to mention all the FIA safe driving campaigns he has done…

He still does.

IAmZoraK · Dec 18, 2007, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by angelmb

Not what I asked for but this poster from Sniff Petrol is good stuff as usual

now that's sexy