The Formula

Season 6, Episode 15, Aired
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The CSIs get immersed in the world of F1 racing to investigate the death of a racing legend pilot in a car explosion two days before a Grand Prix Race. Soon they'll discover that speed, adrenaline and sponsors aren't always all that comes into play in the the professional racing community in general and the Seraphim Racing Team in particular.moreless
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  • Street racing

    7.5
    "Good"
    By thefanof, May 09, 2011 Report Abuse
    After a strong episode last week involving a blood-worshipping group we had another gimmicky, though enjoyable episode about racing, and featured the biggest star in indy racing Danica Patrick. While the show has been victim of a little bit of stuntcasting as of late you can't go wrong with Danica being involved. I mean, this isn't Kim Kardashian we're talking about.

    CSI: NY has been very good the past few weeks. They haven't overloaded us with forensics jargon and they haven't ried too hard to be funny. Just straight up cases, a few twists thrown in and a good explanation in the end. That's all you can ask for from a show like this.moreless

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  • Cars and competition...

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    By jordinajamaica, Apr 19, 2010 Report Abuse
    Ok... It was a good one but again no continuity... there is no mention to Danny's badge nor his back, no mention of Shane Casey... but at least this week we had Adam and Lindsay back... No Sid, though..
    The case was a little bit boring but maybe it's because I don't like cars that much... I liked a lot the bits with Adam, Lindsay and Danny putting back together the car. Hawkes did all the lab work and ME work too and Flack seems more fond of casual clothes now... and I'm not complaining! Some little DL moments with Danny calling Lindsay his girl, darling and sweetie... Adam was funny as always, specially when he ruined Danny's 'Boom' moment!
    Good Stella and Mac moment at the end. Danica did a good job... but after all she was playing herself more or less...

    Am I the only one that found Danny incredibly hot all dirty, fixing the car, showing a little of armporn?? I drooled a little bit!

    All in all a good chapter but not my favorite, and definitely not enough to keep me happy for the next weeks break!moreless

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  • While running a two car exhibition race, legendary driver Davi Santos' car bursts into flames. Santos' racing gear protects him from the fire, but inhaling the flames causes serious damage to his lungs which ultimately kills him. Mac investigates.moreless

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    By meathead704, Apr 19, 2010 Report Abuse
    This episode was not the best the season had to offer, but it is entertaining and worth your time despite its flaws. I think it was a good idea to keep Danica Patrick's screen time to a minimum because it's obvious that acting is not her specialty. Danica should definitely not quit her day job. The character of Davi Santos came across as too contrived for me. His dialogue right before he went up in flames seemed a bit silly. The biggest flaw had to be when Mac and Stella decide to race. Nobody can just drive a race car.moreless

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    • Goof: Flack mentions the town of 'Charlottesville, North Carolina', when he actually should be referencing the city of 'Charlotte, North Carolina', home of the Charlotte Motor Speedway of NASCAR fame. Charlottesville is a city in the Virginia mountains and home to the beautiful Univ. of Virginia flagship campus. Edit
    • A clipping that features the events that occur in episode 3x24 Snow Day can be seen pinned to Mac's office cork board. Edit
    • Goof: Davi Santos can be seen breathing on the autopsy table right after he is turned back to laying on his back position. Edit

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    • Music Featured: Trouble Comes Running by Spoon. Edit
    • Despite featured in the opening credits, Robert Joy does not appear in this episode. Edit
    • Danica Patrick, who plays Liza Gray, is actually a professional race car driver who makes her acting debut in this episode. Liza is the only woman who has won an IndyCar race. Antonio Sabato Jr, who plays Davi Santos, has a lot of experience behind the wheel as well. Edit

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    • Dwight Bernard: Hey, cool it out there with Gray. This is supposed to be fun, not a competition. Davi Santos: It's all the same to me. Connor Wells: Easy for you to say, you don't own the car. Davi Santos: But I own the spotlight. Edit
    • Mac: Formula fbz cars are not only built for speed, but safety. They don't explode like this unless somebody makes them. Edit
    • Mac: Santos received death threats, decided to race anyway? Flack: Guy's a showman. Didn't want to upset his fans. It's the hottest ticket in the city. Mac: Hotter than anyone expected. Edit

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    • Mac: I got Mario Andretti's autograph one year. Mario Gabriele Andretti (1940-) is one of the most sucessful American racing drivers of all times. He won races in Formula One, IndyCar, World Sportscar Championship, NASCAR and also in midget cars, sprint cars, and drag racing. Edit
    • Mac: Back then we all wanted to be Steve McQueen. Terrence Steven McQueen (March 24th, 1930 – November 7th, 1980) was an American actor and racer. Before becoming well known on the big screen, he supported himself by competing in both motorcycle races. He loved to do most of his driving stunts and even got to design and patent several pieces for race cars. Edit
    • Flack: The show must go on. The Show Must Go On is a song by Queen, featured on their 1991 album Innuendo. Edit

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