The POOL ROOM

[Outwest34au]

That would be good Merv, and if Bathurst doesn't deliver the goods just add Bernie and his cloud seeding machine. When rocks, roos and rubbish aint enough for a pleasant weekend.

From SMH:
Formula one boss Bernie Ecclestone says creating artificial rain during races could liven up the championship.

Complaining that overtaking is difficult in dry conditions, Ecclestone says the "most exciting races [are] in the wet so let's think of making rain."

On formula one's official website, Ecclestone added: "Why not let it 'rain' in the middle of a race? For 20 minutes or the last 10 laps? Maybe with a two-minute warning ahead of it."

Ecclestone says "suspense would be guaranteed and it would be the same for all".

[David Hodgson]

For Pete's sake, what will these fools think of next. A random remote activated tyre puncture, a flock of seagulls deployed on the fastest section of the track, a mandatory siesta? How about on lap 28 they pull into a siding and complete a motorkhana before continuing.

If they want better racing, just design tracks with more challenges and more passing opportunities!