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Ben Auty joined May 2008

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I am Ben Auty, born in 1982 in Hartlepool in the North East of England in the United Kingdom ... I hate writing about myself even though I am the one person in the world who cant possibly have a higher self opinion. Honestly, dont get me started, I could go all day baby !

I found Bleacher on a Facebook link, "Calling all F1 fans" was the cry, I have never clicked a link so fast. From that moment onwards I was hooked. I dont just mean a little bit hooked, this has taken over my life and all priorities have been reveiwed, sitting Bleacher very highly on the list.

I am extremely dedicated to my teams ... As you can see below I am a McLaren fan (F1) and have been for as long as I can remember, this goes right back to my childhood so I am keen to fighting their corner where possible so you will often see me trying not to be too biased towards them. Then there is my 2nd love, Hartlepool United, for those who dont know, they are a football (soccer) team here in England down in the depths of League 1, we are not so great but we do alright so keep an eye open for us.

Back to Bleacher, I took the massive responsibilty on and enjoyed becoming a columnist and community leader for the F1 community within 1 month of joining the site, so much achieved in so little time.

Onwards and upwards as they say, next step, World DOMINATION... Enjoy my work !

E-Mail / MSN Messenger - benauty1982@hotmail.com
Website - http://www.benauty.co.uk
PS3 ID - Cassius1982

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Favorite Athletes

Tiger Woods, Lewis Hamilton, David Beckham, Roger Federer, Jonny Wilkinson, Kevin Pieterson.
Favorite Sports Teams

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 Racing Team, Hartlepool United.
All Time Sports Moment

England winning the 2003 Rugby World Cup, beating the Aussies after extra time ... Greatest day ever. The kick heard around the world. Go on Jonny !
Most Memorable Game Attended

Hartlepool United VS Sheffield Wednesday - Play Off Final - Millenium Stadium, Cardiff ... My home team Hartlepool united got beat 4-2 after extra time but it was probably the greatest day in the small clubs history. More Poolies grouped together at any one time ever.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Michael Schumachers F1 World Titles - I cant imagine anyone beatng those?
Ruth or Mays?
Unitas or Montana?
Jordan or Russell?
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?

Maradona - CHEAT ... Still a genius on the ball.
Federer or Sampras?

Federer ... Sampras is still amazing though.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger all the way baby.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty.
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher ... Senna is a Legend.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Latest Articles »

Formula 1: What Options Does Lewis Hamilton Have at Monza?

09/13/2008

1952 reads 101 comments 0 likes

Formula 1: Are the Wheels Coming Off for Ferrari?

08/24/2008

1251 reads 140 comments 7 likes

Formula 1: Round 12—We Will Fight Them on the Streets of Valencia

08/20/2008

735 reads 24 comments 7 likes

Formula 1: Summer Holiday Top Trumps – How does F1 compare?

08/13/2008

1322 reads 54 comments 10 likes

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Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton - The BIG Debate

Received 100 comments • July 26, 2008
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Received 2,000 Reads • June 19, 2008
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