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From: Sechman Scott Subject: Re: Formula 1: Drive To Survive Bob, WTF? My lady subscribes to your newsletter. I come downstairs today and she’s in front of the TV watching this show. I was taken aback, as I have to force her to watch Angels games that are required viewing here in NC since I’m […]

Data

Maybe the pendulum has swung too far. Data is ruining baseball. Turns out it’s best to only let starting pitchers go five or six innings. And have fielders adjust position based on the batter’s entire history of plate appearances. And since the pitchers are speeding the ball at 100 MPH consistently, the batters are employing […]

Re- Formula 1- Drive To Survive

My wife hates sports but loves reality TV shows with a great narratives. We watched 8 episodes of Series 1 of this on Friday and ended up watching qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix together today (and she has NEVER watched a sporting event with me). We’re going to watch the race together tomorrow. This […]

Formula 1: Drive To Survive

Trailer: https://bit.ly/3vcNhNU 1 This Netflix series is strangely satisfying…no, it’s incredibly engrossing, if you turn it on you won’t turn it off, it will instantly make you a fan of Formula 1. I follow Formula 1 the way I follow the Tour de France. I see who wins, the standings, but I no longer watch […]