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bastid
09-10-2006, 02:30 PM
After his win at the Grand Prix of Monza, Michael Schumacher announced his retirement following this years season. :(

As of this afternoon, he has 90 total Grand Prix wins and 153 podiums. Nothing short of incredible!

Discuss.
sesolcSTI
09-10-2006, 02:34 PM
Man, i thought somebody died! Never really watch any open-wheel racing, but everybody knows the name. Awesome career.
revenant
09-10-2006, 02:36 PM
I heard on the news or somewhere that he is one of the highest paid athletes per year.
bastid
09-10-2006, 02:41 PM
I heard on the news or somewhere that he is one of the highest paid athletes per year.

Quite true. In fact, by choosing to retire, he turns up a deal estimated in excess of $1B to drive for Sauber BMW F1 next year (mostly merchandising income, but still... gah damn).
1320wrx
09-10-2006, 02:48 PM
I think if I was offered that much money I would stick around for another year.
WRX27
09-10-2006, 04:23 PM
Agreed. Sad to see him go. Hes phenominal
92dxman
09-10-2006, 05:28 PM
He got the nod as the highest paid athlete last year or the year before that earning $76 million. As much as it might be sad to see him go, he has done it all, won 5 championships/helped Ferrari snatch 6 constructors titles...he has nothing left to prove or race for. The guy has worked his ass off and deserves time to spend with his family and enjoy life. Ferrari's lineup of Raikonnen and Massa for next year doesnt sound too bad for next year.
ElectricEVO
09-11-2006, 10:16 AM
As much as it might be sad to see him go, he has done it all, won 5 championships/helped Ferrari snatch 6 constructors titles...he has nothing left to prove or race for. The guy has worked his ass off and deserves time to spend with his family and enjoy life.


You hit the nail on the head with that one :iagree:
CHAOS
09-11-2006, 11:09 AM
He got the nod as the highest paid athlete last year or the year before that earning $76 million. As much as it might be sad to see him go, he has done it all, won 5 championships/helped Ferrari snatch 6 constructors titles...he has nothing left to prove or race for. The guy has worked his ass off and deserves time to spend with his family and enjoy life. Ferrari's lineup of Raikonnen and Massa for next year doesnt sound too bad for next year.



+5 hes got enough money and cars. time for living life is what im sure hes going for.
ElectricEVO
09-11-2006, 11:13 AM
Yeah why risk his life anymore racing? He can spend it lavishly now with his family and friends enjoying every minute.
vwcorradokid
09-11-2006, 12:53 PM
He could always start drifting. That would be one hell of a career move...from the most controlled racing in the corners, to being out of control. LOL.

I suggest that he buy an Evo and AutoX it. LOL.
bastid
09-11-2006, 01:38 PM
He could always start drifting. That would be one hell of a career move...from the most controlled racing in the corners, to being out of control. LOL.

I suggest that he buy an Evo and AutoX it. LOL.

Rumor on the block says he's going to be opening up his own Ferrari dealership and continue to contribute to the design team to help them engineer new models and changes.

I can only imagine the premiums his dealership would be able to get away with.
CHAOS
09-11-2006, 01:47 PM
haha similar to bill kolb premiums?... im sure he'll have cool special editions.
vwcorradokid
09-11-2006, 02:29 PM
Rumor on the block says he's going to be opening up his own Ferrari dealership and continue to contribute to the design team to help them engineer new models and changes.

I can only imagine the premiums his dealership would be able to get away with.

I can't wait to get my hands on one of those...oh wait...I can't afford a regular Ferrari, let alone a Michael Schumacher Special Edition. LMAO!!
poolmike
09-11-2006, 05:05 PM
I'm certain that he will still be involved in racing. He is one amazing driver.
S4toSTI
09-11-2006, 06:09 PM
After his win at the Grand Prix of Monza, Michael Schumacher announced his retirement following this years season. :(

As of this afternoon, he has 90 total Grand Prix wins and 153 podiums. Nothing short of incredible!

Discuss.
Ehh its good to see him go .
Kevin
09-11-2006, 07:04 PM
Damn, Ryan Howard gets $6,300 per home run.
bastid
09-11-2006, 09:58 PM
Ehh its good to see him go .

In a way I can agree with where you are coming from. Depending on how reliable McLaren engines are next year, Alonso may or may not be the fastest person around. It's certainly going to be a toss up and not as "guaranteed" anymore...
MPowerKai
09-22-2006, 02:14 AM
Left foot breaking FTW...seriously, look how many races he has won with it.