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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Lauda insists Lowe no threat to Brawn
Ross Brawn's immediate future as team principal at Mercedes is not in doubt, insists its chairman Niki Lauda, despite Paddy Lowe planning to switch from McLaren. Speculation that Brawn will be stepping down from his role sooner rather than later grew after it emerged that McLaren technical director Lowe has agreed to join Mercedes at the start of next year.
Burmeister, Eszenyi Top iRacing Daytona 500
Benjamin Burmeister (DE-AT-CH) and Steve Eszenyi (Connecticut) were the big winners in last weekend’s iRacing Daytona 500, the third event in the 2013 World Tour of iRacing. Eszenyi took the win over Derek Crone (Virginias) and Dwayne Vincent (MidSouth) in Friday evening’s top SOF (5435) split, while Burmeister scored a dramatic last lap victory – passing Kenny Humpe and winning a photo finish with Nicholas Morse – to snatch the laurels in Saturday’s top SOF (5484) split. With Eszenyi finishing a disappointing P36 on Saturday, overall honors went to Burmeister. The “twin 500s” totaled 77 splits in all, with 40 races of 42 or 43 starters on Friday and 37 more on Saturday. All told nearly 2700 iRacers participated in the events (2699 to be precise!), with 556 taking the [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/burmeister-eszenyi-top-iracing-daytona-500
Now Available: Generation-6 Chevrolet SS
You watched Jimmie, Dale and Danica race it in Sunday’s Daytona 500, now you can have your very own Generation-6 Chevrolet SS. The Gen-6 Chevy SS is available on iRacing for $11.95, just in time to start preparing for the new NASCAR iRacing Series. Think of it as iRacing’s version of “Win on Sunday, Sell on Tuesday.” Click here for complete details.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/now-available-generation-6-chevrolet-ss
Brundle lands OAK WEC drive
Alex Brundle has landed a drive with the French OAK Racing team for the 2013 World Endurance Championship in what will be his second season of sportscar racing. The son of 1990 Le Mans 24 Hours winner Martin Brundle will race a Morgan-Nissan LMP2 alongside team regular Olivier Pla and amateur driver David Heinemeier Hansson in the full eight-race WEC. Brundle's deal follows two outings with OAK in the WEC last year, which were in addition to his main sportscar programme in the European Le Mans Series and the Le Mans 24 Hours with the Greaves Zytek team
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/brundle-lands-oak-wec-drive
Video: Petrolicious revisits our favorite kind of hybrid, the Iso Grifo
Filed under: Classics, Coupe, Performance, Videos, Chevrolet
The '60s were a great time for exotic cars. Italian coach builders were busily handcrafting beautiful sheetmetal and plopping whatever throaty drivetrain they could find behind the headlights. For Iso Grifo, that meant marrying lusty European lines with a tried and true Chevrolet small block. In our humble opinion, it's one of the best hybrid creations out there. It would seem the crew from Petrolicious agrees. They recently trained their lenses on the pride and joy of Hirman Bond's collection. A social worker by day, Bond has spent years restoring and selling vintage station wagons and running a detail business on the side.
His efforts eventually landed him his very own Iso Grifo, but unlike most collectors, Bond doesn't have his ultra-rare Italian sealed away in a museum somewhere. No, he drives the car just about every week, thereby subjecting the machine to the slings and arrows of life on public streets. It's always refreshing to see a regular guy bring home his dream car, and it's even more special when the gentleman in question actually puts the machine to good use. Check out the video below for a closer look.
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Today’s Headlines
Is the 2015 Fare Hike Already a Done Deal? (World)
Sam Schwartz Estimates Toll Hike Will Push 10,000 More Drivers to Toll Shop (Crain’s)
Pedestrian John Eberling, 76, Killed by Drunk Driver in Queens (Post)
Gelinas: Mayoral Candidates Take Easy Shots at Fare Hike Without Addressing Spiraling Costs (Post)
Bratton Says He’s Met With Thompson, De Blasio, Allon in [...]
Sam Schwartz Estimates Toll Hike Will Push 10,000 More Drivers to Toll Shop (Crain’s)
Pedestrian John Eberling, 76, Killed by Drunk Driver in Queens (Post)
Gelinas: Mayoral Candidates Take Easy Shots at Fare Hike Without Addressing Spiraling Costs (Post)
Bratton Says He’s Met With Thompson, De Blasio, Allon in [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2013/02/28/todays-headlines-1582/
Hyundai recalls 6,071 more Velosters over shattering sunroofs
Filed under: Recalls, Safety, Hatchback, Hyundai
Back in December, Hyundai issued a recall affecting some 13,500 Veloster hatchbacks because their optional panoramic sunroofs could possibly shatter while the vehicle is in motion. Now, an expansion of that recall has been announced, with an additional 6,071 units of the 2012 model year hatchback figuring in to the problem.
The original recall covered cars built between November 1, 2011 and April 17, 2012, but this expansion concerns vehicles built from July 4, 2011 to October 31, 2011. Just like before, the official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration bulletin states that these vehicles may be fitted with sunroofs that were inadvertently weakened during installation, and thus, can possibly break while the vehicle is in motion.
This second sunroof recall is expected to kick off next month. Dealers will inspect the sunroofs in these affected vehicles and will replace the whole assembly if necessary, free of charge. Scroll down to read the full NHTSA report.
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STEVE KINSER & DONNY SCHATZ
Tony Stewart Racing Seeking Ultimate Bragging Rights for 2012 As Outlaws Close Campaign at Charlotte's World Finals INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 30, 2012) - The achievement most competitors strive for is to be named champion at season's end. It's a goal not...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/10/steve_kinser_donny_schatz_5.php
Access AMA Live Timing & Scoring and official race results for 2013 AMA Supercross at www.amasupercross.com
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Fans seeking live timing and scoring of the 2013 AMA Supercross season will find it just a click away at www.amasupercross.com. In addition to live, lap-by-lap updates that keep fans plugged into the action, the site includes...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2013/01/access_ama_live_timing_sc.php
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Today’s Headlines
TSTC Report: Broadway Pedestrian Deaths Concentrated in Upper Manhattan (TransNat, News, Post)
NYC’s Handful of Red Light Cameras Are Getting the Job Done (Post)
Four Serious Cab Crashes in Manhattan in One Day: The Post Spots a Trend
Quinn Separates Herself From the Pack on Solid Waste Management Plan (CapNY, Post)
Lhota Endorses Mayoral Control of Bridges and Tunnels, Lower Tolls, [...]
NYC’s Handful of Red Light Cameras Are Getting the Job Done (Post)
Four Serious Cab Crashes in Manhattan in One Day: The Post Spots a Trend
Quinn Separates Herself From the Pack on Solid Waste Management Plan (CapNY, Post)
Lhota Endorses Mayoral Control of Bridges and Tunnels, Lower Tolls, [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2013/02/26/todays-headlines-1580/
Mark Martin’s Plans for His Twitter Hacker: NASCAR Fan View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Mark Martin has revealed his plans to get revenge on the person who hacked his Twitter account and changed the name to Epic Swag. Although Mark Martin has been able to recover his account, he plans to use Epic Swag as his name on the No.
Spy Shots: Next Hyundai Genesis caught shooting through the snow... with all-wheel drive?
Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedan, Hyundai, Luxury
Hyundai is still working on getting its next-generation Genesis sedan ready for production, and while these spy shots don't reveal much more of the car's new design than what we saw back in December, our spy photographer did manage to catch an important detail being added to the big sedan. In addition to its rumored 10-speed automatic transmission, it looks like the new Genesis could get an all-wheel drive system based on a sticker in the rear window that says "4WD AT." This would make sense, too, as the car was caught testing in snowy and icy Northern Sweden.
Another new element of the car visible in these pictures is our first look at the car with its LED headlights illuminated giving the front end a more upscale and dynamic look. In terms of its overall appearance, the new Genesis is expected to take some design elements from the HCD-14 Genesis Concept that Hyundai revealed last month at the Detroit Auto Show. There is still no official word, though, as to when we may see the new Genesis unveiled.
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Richard Petty Motorsports Medical Update – Michael Annett
Concord, N.C. (February 26, 2013) - After further evaluation by two different doctors in North Carolina, it has been determined that Richard Petty Motorsports driver Michael Annett has suffered a fracture and dislocation of his sternum. He will immediately undergo surgery for his injuries in Charlotte. He suffered the injury as a result of an accident during Saturday’s [...]
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2013/02/26/richard-petty-motorsports-medical-update-michael-annett/
Alex Bowman 2013 NNS Dollar General 200 Race Preview
NNS No. 99 Port of Tucson Toyota Camry (Alex Bowman) - RAB Racing with Brack MaggardAlex Bowman No. 99 Port of Tucson Toyota Camry Event Preview Fact Sheet Event/Date: Dollar General 200 – March 2, 2013 Venue: Phoenix International Raceway News & Notes: This Week’s Port of Tucson Toyota Camry … Alex Bowman will pilot RAB Racing...more»
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2013 NASCAR RACE #1 RESULTS, DAYTONA 500 – JIMMIE JOHNSON WINS
1 9 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe’s Chevrolet 2 19 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. National Guard Chevrolet 3 14 55 Mark Martin Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota 4 15 2 Brad Keselowski Miller Lite Ford 5 34 39 Ryan Newman Quicken Loans Chevrolet 6 5 16 Greg Biffle 3M Ford 7 40 51 Regan Smith(i) Phoenix Construction [...]
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2013/02/24/2013-nascar-race-1-results-daytona-500-jimmie-johnson-wins/
Webber backs evolutionary approach
Mark Webber has no doubt that Red Bull was right to take an evolutionary approach with its 2013 Formula 1 car, rather than taking "uncharacteristic risks".
Motorsports This Week on ESPN
ESPN NASCAR LogoNASCAR Nationwide Series at Phoenix on ESPN2 The NASCAR Nationwide Series moves to Phoenix International Raceway this weekend for a 200-mile race and ESPN2 will have a live telecast on Saturday, March 2. NASCAR Countdown begins at 4 p.m. ET with the green flag at 4:45 p.m. The race telecast is presented by...more»
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Massa: Final test crucial for Ferrari
Felipe Massa sees the final Barcelona Formula 1 test this week as a crucial moment for Ferrari as it looks set to go right down to the wire with its definitive Melbourne car package.
Video: 2013 Wild NASCAR Nationwide Series Finish, Leaders Crash, Fans Injured, Stewart Wins At Daytona
A difficult end to an amazing race at Daytona International Speedway. During Saturday’s Nationwide race, Kyle Larson gets airborne with several cars piling up behind him. Tony Stewart managed to slide through, finding his way to victory lane.
Michelin Clio Cup Kits Promise Big Bang For the Buck (Or the Pound, As It Were)
Well up on our list of cars we don’t get here but would love to drive is Renault’s Clio, specifically the current Renaultsport 200 version with its 197-hp, 1.6-liter turbo four and oh-so-French interior. And if we lived in the U.K., we’d be tempted to buy one of the older Renaultsport 197 or 200s and [...]
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The List: The List goes racing on Speed tonight at 10PM EST/PST... honest!
Filed under: The List, TV/Movies
Remember last Tuesday when we told you that a new episode of The List was going to air on Speed that night? Yeah, well... sorry about that. Scheduling snafu. But Autoblog's series is back on network television tonight after a week off for special programming.
This week's episode of The List on Speed brings together two segments of the series that highlight some unique forms of four-wheeled competition. The first is the 24 Hours of LeMons, in which hosts Jessi Combs and Patrick McIntyre compete on a team that dredged the depths of British automotive history to find their race cars.
The second segment, meanwhile, has J and P in upstate New York on a frozen lake to freeze their buns off while watching Engadget Editor-in-Chief Tim Stevens go ice racing in stock Subaru WRX. Of course, their job is to participate, so we don't let them leave the lake until they've gone head-to-head on the ice themselves. Be sure to tune in or set your DVR for 10:30pm Eastern tonight - or better yet, start it at 10pm and catch the latest episode of our sister show, Translogic!
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Fiat’s Ultimate 500 Series: Abarth Fuoriserie [2013 Geneva Auto Show]
Fiat is doing an admirable job positioning its tiny 500—and its Abarth derivatives—as a serious competitor to BMW’s Mini. Underscoring this approach, the “Abarth Fuoriserie” program of bespoke models is placed outside of and well above of the regular lineup. There is the “New Heritage” line, which draws inspiration from sports and race cars [...]
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Renault unveils first V6 turbo images
Renault has unveiled the first images of the new V6 turbo engine that it believes will help attract fans back to Formula 1. The new 1.6-litre turbocharged unit has already run extensively on the dyno at Renault's Viry-Chatillon facilities, but will not have its track debut until the start of next year. Renault Sport's F1 chief Jean-Michel Jalinier believes that the move to more economical, technologically advanced engines will prove to be a big boost for both car makers and the sport itself.
Patrick thinks inexperience cost her
Danica Patrick believes her inexperience of NASCAR Sprint Cup pack racing cost her a chance of victory in the Daytona 500. After securing an historic pole , Patrick spent much of the race running in the top three, along the way becoming the first woman to lead NASCAR's premier event.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/patrick-thinks-inexperience-cost-her
FR3.5 test cancelled due to snow
The second day of Formula Renault 3.5 testing was cancelled on Saturday because of the poor weather conditions at the Aragon circuit. The Spanish track was covered in snow and ice this morning, making it impossible for the teams to take to the circuit and forcing organisers to call the test off. New McLaren junior driver Stoffel Vandoorne had been quickest on the opening day of the test on Friday.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/fr3-5-test-cancelled-due-to-snow
Monday, February 25, 2013
Yamaha and PETRONAS Conclude MotoGP Partnership
Yamaha Racing Sunday, 01 Jan 2012 As 2011 draws to a close it marks the end of a successful partnership between Yamaha's Factory MotoGP Team and PETRONAS....
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/01/yamaha_and_petronas_concl.php
Alonso sets early day-three pace
Fernando Alonso led the way on Thursday morning in Barcelona Formula 1 winter testing.
MOUNTAIN VIEW RACING TEAM REPORT NHRA Nationals
The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Another final round for Nobile in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (October 29) - still one week shy of his 21st birthday, Mountain View Racing Pro Stock driver Vincent Nobile has never...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/10/mountain_view_racing_team.php
At Transit Forum, Albanese, Allon, and Carrión Support Rational Tolls
Mayoral candidates Bill Thompson, Christine Quinn, John Liu, Bill de Blasio, Adolfo Carrión, Tom Allon, and Sal Albanese gathered to talk transit at a Friday evening forum. Photo: Stephen Miller
Friday’s transit forum hosted by Transit Workers Union Local 100 and a coalition of rider advocacy groups offered an opportunity for a more more detailed discussion of transit policy [...]
Friday’s transit forum hosted by Transit Workers Union Local 100 and a coalition of rider advocacy groups offered an opportunity for a more more detailed discussion of transit policy [...]
Today’s Headlines
Cy Vance and Ray Kelly Can’t Say Enough About Some Criminal Cases
New NYPD Unit Dedicated to Tracking Down Stolen iPhones and iPads (Post)
Deaf to Traffic Violence Victims, Chris Quinn Responds to Plight of Food Vendors (DNA)
G Train to Get a “Full-Scale Analysis” From MTA (News, SAS)
Bay Ridge Straphangers Join Up With Riders Alliance (Home Reporter)
TLC Can’t [...]
New NYPD Unit Dedicated to Tracking Down Stolen iPhones and iPads (Post)
Deaf to Traffic Violence Victims, Chris Quinn Responds to Plight of Food Vendors (DNA)
G Train to Get a “Full-Scale Analysis” From MTA (News, SAS)
Bay Ridge Straphangers Join Up With Riders Alliance (Home Reporter)
TLC Can’t [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2013/02/22/todays-headlines-1578/
Hamilton tops rain-hit final morning
Lewis Hamilton capitalised on the break between rain showers to set the fastest time on the final morning of the Barcelona test week. Rain marred the first few hours of running, but at least offered a chance to sample the wet and intermediate tyres. A brief period of respite in the weather then allowed most teams to put in a reasonable number of slick-shod laps before the next shower shortly before the lunch break.
Official: Motorhome business is booming for Ford
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Work, Ford, Specialty
As the economy continues its slow but steady rebound, it appears that demand for commercial and recreational vehicles is on the rise - at least for Ford anyway. With claims of being the best-selling motorhome chassis builder, Ford is increasing production of its stripped chassis (pictured), which is used to underpin large commercial vehicles and Class A motorhomes, to meet rising demand.
Ford says that motorhome sales were up 14 percent last year, including a massive 43-percent surge in the fourth quarter, and registrations for its F-53 motorhome chassis were the highest they've been since 2007. To go with the increased chassis production, Ford is also upping production capacity of the 6.8-liter V10 it uses in the F-53 (and the F-59 commercial chassis) as well some E-Series and F-Series Super Duty models. Feel free to read more in the press release below.
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Report: Volvo to shake off Ford ties with new platforms, engines
Filed under: Ford, Volvo, Luxury
It would seem Volvo is finally getting around to throwing all of Ford's things out of the apartment. Automotive News reports the Swedish automaker is preparing to unleash a range of new engines as well as a fresh platform designed entirely in house. The powerplants include an all-new four-cylinder engine set to bow before the end of this year before arriving in the US by 2014. Shortly thereafter, the world should get its first glimpse at the next-generation XC60, which will the company's first model to make use of the Volvo scalable platform architecture (SPA). US buyers can expect to see that machine on their roads by early 2015.
The next V70 and S80 will also use the SPA, though those models will carry V90 and S90 designations when they hit dealer floors. But that doesn't mean Volvo has completely weened itself off of Ford technology. The V40 will continue to ride on Ford bones until the model's next chassis can be co-developed between Volvo and Geely.
Meanwhile, Volvo continues to suffer slow sales as a result of Europe's economic crisis. Volvo was forced to cut some 1,100 jobs in the EU last year and January saw sales slide by some 18 percent.
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NASCAR Royal Purple 300 Schedule for March 24, 2012 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The NASCAR Royal Purple 300 race is scheduled for Mar. 24, 2012, at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. Qualifications will be at 1:30 p.m. EST with the actual race planned for 5 p.m. EST on Mar. 24. In 2011, Kyle Busch won the Royal Purple 300 while Carl Edwards was the pole...
Senna impresses on Aston debut
Aston Martin sportscar ace Darren Turner says he was impressed with Bruno Senna after the Brazilian drove the Vantage GTE for the first time at the Algarve circuit in Portugal. The Brazilian announced earlier this month that he was joining Aston Martin to compete in the World Endurance Championship this year.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/senna-impresses-on-aston-debut
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Parker Kligerman “Chips” His Way To Fifth-Place Finish In Kyle Busch Motorsports Debut
Parker Kligerman - Photo Credit: John Harrelson / Getty Images “Talented Youngster Leads 10 Laps Late in Season-Opening Nationwide Series Race” Date: Feb. 23, 2013 Event: DRIVE4COPD 300 (Race 1 of 22) Series: NASCAR Nationwide Series Location: Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway (2.5-mile tri-oval) Start / Finish: 3rd / 5th (Running, completed 120 of 120 laps)...more»
2014 Volkswagen SportWagen Renderings and Spy Photos: Calling It MQB SportWagen Would Sound Weird
What It Is: The wagon version of the Volkswagen Golf VII, and the Jetta SportWagen’s successor. Based on an entirely redesigned and much lighter platform, this station wagon will combine a huge luggage compartment with the Golf’s sophisticated chassis and efficient-yet-fun powertrains. It also will serve as the foundation for a crossover model called Alltrack, which [...]
Official: Motorhome business is booming for Ford
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Work, Ford, Specialty
As the economy continues its slow but steady rebound, it appears that demand for commercial and recreational vehicles is on the rise - at least for Ford anyway. With claims of being the best-selling motorhome chassis builder, Ford is increasing production of its stripped chassis (pictured), which is used to underpin large commercial vehicles and Class A motorhomes, to meet rising demand.
Ford says that motorhome sales were up 14 percent last year, including a massive 43-percent surge in the fourth quarter, and registrations for its F-53 motorhome chassis were the highest they've been since 2007. To go with the increased chassis production, Ford is also upping production capacity of the 6.8-liter V10 it uses in the F-53 (and the F-59 commercial chassis) as well some E-Series and F-Series Super Duty models. Feel free to read more in the press release below.
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Teased: Wiesmann teases Geneva-bound GT MF4-CS
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Specialty, MISC, Racing
German sportscar maker Wiesmann has announced it's bringing the GT MF4-CS to say "Tag" to the world at the Geneva Motor Show. The last two characters in that letterlicious name stand for "Club Sport," making this the stripped-down track-day version of the Wiesmann GT MF4-S - that being the Sport version of the plain-old GT MF4.
Now that we're clear on that, let's also be clear that we know nothing more about it. Its base vehicle, the 3,014-pound GT MF4-S, uses a V8 with 420 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque and takes 4.4 seconds to get to 62 miles per hour from a standstill. It offers the choice of a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and it has a locking rear diff.
The Club Sport treatment should make things go faster in more ways than one, since Wiesmann says there will only be 25 made. We'll be on the floor in Geneva to take a look at one of them, there's a three-sentence press release below to entertain you in the meantime.
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Wiesmann teases Geneva-bound GT MF4-CS originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Stoneman seals full-time racing return
Dean Stoneman will return to racing full-time after securing a drive to compete in the British Porsche Carrera Cup this year. Former Formula 2 champion Stoneman was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2011 and spent over 12 months fighting the illness before clinching the P1 SuperStock UK powerboat title last year. Stoneman confirmed on Friday that he will compete with the Redline Racing squad, driving a 911 GT3 Cup car
Barcelona Formula 1 test summary
Sergio Perez came away from his second test as a McLaren Formula 1 driver with the fastest time of the week at Barcelona. The Mexican's 1m21.848s lap on Wednesday edged out Fernando Alonso and Ferrari's Thursday benchmark by 0.027 seconds. The test's quickest times all came from short one-lap runs on soft tyres, although with varying fuel loads and track conditions involved, they cannot be seen as a definitive measure of qualifying-pace
Team Honda Research - West and Rimicci Corse Prepare for the USAF 25 Hours of Thunderhill
NAPA VALLEY, Calif. (October 30, 2012) - The United States Air Force 25 Hours of Thunderhill race is just over a month away with plenty of high profile entries preparing for the twice around the clock plus one hour race...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/10/team_honda_research_-_wes.php
2014 Volkswagen GTD Debuts: The Diesel GTI May Hit the U.S. [2013 Geneva Auto Show]
Please give us a moment to come down from our diesel-huffing high, we’re still tingling from first laying eyes on the 2014 Volkswagen GTD. Yes, we know, the Golf-based GTD—essentially a diesel-powered GTI—has existed for decades, but the latest iteration actually has a shot at making it to the U.S. market for the first time. [...]
Fontana Tough to Watch but NASCAR Drivers Love to Race: Fan Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
NASCAR Sprint Cup returns to the West Coast to race the two-mile Auto Club Speedway in Fontana March 25. Fontana is a double-edged sword for NASCAR. The track is a favorite for drivers because it is smooth, wide and racy but for fans it is a long, drawn out race that usually ends...
Team Honda Research - West and Rimicci Corse Prepare for the USAF 25 Hours of Thunderhill
NAPA VALLEY, Calif. (October 30, 2012) - The United States Air Force 25 Hours of Thunderhill race is just over a month away with plenty of high profile entries preparing for the twice around the clock plus one hour race...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/10/team_honda_research_-_wes.php
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Nelson Piquet Jr., No. 30 WORX Chevrolet Camaro Daytona International Speedway Preview
Nelson Piquet Jr (Qualcomm) - Photo Credit: Dilip Vishwanat/Getty ImagesNelson Piquet Jr. No. 30 WORX Chevrolet Camaro Daytona International Speedway | DRIVE4COPD 300 February 23, 2013 Moving on Up… 2012 was a breakthrough year for Nelson Piquet Jr. in both the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) and the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) at the...more»
Button: 2013 tyres easier to understand
Jenson Button is certain the 2013 Pirelli Formula 1 tyres will offer a fair playing field despite their high degradation. Although the rate at which tyres lose performance has been a dominant theme of pre-season testing so far, Button said that there has been no problem understanding how to get the rubber working, unlike last year. "This year is more difficult in terms of graining than last year, but in terms of understanding the tyre it's a lot easier," he said.
Hamilton stays on top as test ends
Lewis Hamilton went fastest for Mercedes on a rain-hit final day of winter testing at Barcelona. The Briton had capitalised on a break between showers in the morning session to go top, and his position was assured as the rain returned to further disrupt the afternoon. On top of the inclement weather teams also had to navigate a series of red flags as a total of eight stoppages punctuated the day.
Video: NASCAR Brand Campaign – Daytona 1979: Donnie Allison And Cale Yarborough Fight!
Perhaps one of the most infamous Daytona 500 moments of all-time: an on track altercation between Donnie Allison and Cale Yarborough. Bumping and banging ends with both drivers in each other’s face.
2014 Volkswagen SportWagen Renderings and Spy Photos: Calling It MQB SportWagen Would Sound Weird
What It Is: The wagon version of the Volkswagen Golf VII, and the Jetta SportWagen’s successor. Based on an entirely redesigned and much lighter platform, this station wagon will combine a huge luggage compartment with the Golf’s sophisticated chassis and efficient-yet-fun powertrains. It also will serve as the foundation for a crossover model called Alltrack, which [...]
GLOBAL iPRINT NAMED OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF NHRA
NHRA GLENDORA, Calif. Jan. 4, 2012 Global iPrint, a premier printing and distribution company, has signed a three-year agreement to become the "Official Print Sponsor" of NHRA....
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/01/global_iprint_named_offic.php
Name That Shifter, No. 116: 1948 Chrysler Windsor
On Monday, we presented this week’s shifter and asked you to identify the make and model of the vehicle whence it came. We’re not sure how you came so close with your guesses this week—we figured we’d stump you for sure—but one of you correctly identified the make and model. That commenter was Jake S., [...]
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CUP: Saturday Daytona Notebook (UPDATE 1)
Danica Patrick will not practice during Happy Hour...
Source: http://nascar.speedtv.com/article/cup-saturday-daytona-nascar-sprint-cup-series-notebook4/
Nelson Piquet Jr., No. 30 WORX Chevrolet Camaro Daytona International Speedway Preview
Nelson Piquet Jr (Qualcomm) - Photo Credit: Dilip Vishwanat/Getty ImagesNelson Piquet Jr. No. 30 WORX Chevrolet Camaro Daytona International Speedway | DRIVE4COPD 300 February 23, 2013 Moving on Up… 2012 was a breakthrough year for Nelson Piquet Jr. in both the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) and the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) at the...more»
2014 Volvo XC60 Photos and Info: New Looks, Much-Needed Tech Updates [2013 Geneva Auto Show]
The XC60 was one of the first Volvos born under the brand’s most recent design ethos, so it’s understandable that this 2014 update is relatively transparent, even as it incorporates several items of note. Debuting in Geneva back in 2008, the 2010 XC60 displayed the softer, rounder, and warmer brand character that began with the [...]
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2014 Volvo XC70: Minor Cosmetic Changes and More Nanny Systems [2013 Geneva Auto Show]
Back in the early days of the crossover megatrend, many weren’t much more than regular sedans or station wagons with higher ground clearance. Thus, the Volvo V70, a face-lifted 850 wagon, became the XC Cross Country. Unpainted body cladding, a jacked-up suspension, and earthy color schemes set it apart from the more streamlined base [...]
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Williamson to test Bamboo GP3 car
GP3 race winner Lewis Williamson will head new squad Bamboo Engineering's test line-up at this week's Estoril series test. The 23-year-old Briton, who won the 2010 McLaren AUTOSPORT BRDC Award, will be joined at the team by Venezuelan Roberto la Rocca and American Ethan Ringel. Richard Coleman's Bamboo squad, which has competed in the World Touring Car Championship since 2010, announced on Monday that it had taken over Atech's GP3 entry and will contest the series this year.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/williamson-to-test-bamboo-gp3-car
Friday, February 22, 2013
Video: Best bus stop ever makes public transportation way more interesting
Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Etc., Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Lamborghini, Humor
For all the advantages public transportation offers, relying on your local bus is typically about as entertaining as taking in someone's lint collection. Telecommunications giant Qualcomm set out to remedy that scenario at one stop by switching out the bus schedule on the wall for a URL. Visitors were encouraged to participate and immediately got more than they bargained for. One would-be bus rider got a trip in a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, and that was probably the most predictable result.
We would like to think we'd be more prone to embracing public transportation if it came with this level of entertainment. You'll have to watch the video below to see more about what we mean.
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Get to Know: Richie Davidowitz
If you want to talk about an iRacer with talent, and I mean a lot of talent, then you have come to the right place. The iRacer I interviewed for this week’s Get to Know article joined iRacing.com on June 26, 2008 and earned his first win a day later in the Legends car at Lanier National Speedway. Since the day he joined iRacing, he has started 547 oval races and 69 road races and has won 205 times on the oval side and 18 times on the road side of iRacing. One of the 65 iRacers to have run in the inaugural season of the NASCAR iRacing.com Series World Championship, he also competed in the 2011 and 2012 editions of the series, including completing 16 out of 18 races [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/get-to-know-richie-davidowitz
Name That Exhaust Note, Episode 172: 2013 BMW X1 xDrive28i
On Tuesday, we posted an audio recording of a mystery car’s exhaust note. To hear it again, click play below. Although most of you figured out that this week’s sound belongs to a turbocharged, four-cylinder engine, no one correctly identified it as the 2013 BMW X1 xDrive28i‘s turbocharged, four-cylinder engine. Like that sound? Download the [...]
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F1 2013 gets serious in Barcelona test
The second pre-season Formula 1 test of 2013 kicks off at Barcelona on Tuesday, and is set to reveal a clearer picture of the cars' relative pace as well as potentially finalising the driver line-up. Tuesday's test is the first of four days of running at the Spanish Grand Prix venue, which follows the opening pre-season test held at Jerez in the first week of February
Cassidy to test with Manor at Estoril
Double Toyota Racing Series champion Nick Cassidy will test with the Manor GP3 squad on Friday at Estoril. The 18-year-old from New Zealand beat a field including European Formula 3 racers Alex Lynn, Lucas Auer and Felix Serralles to second his second straight TRS crown earlier this month.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/cassidy-to-test-with-manor-at-estoril
Video: Chrysler 100 hatchback caught cruising around Santa Monica
Filed under: Videos, Hatchback, Chrysler
A coming hatchback said to be called the Chrysler 100 has been caught on video traipsing around Santa Monica by Autoblog reader Zach Dillman. Still wearing the scrapyard assemblage of Alfa Romeo Giulietta body panels as it was when spy photographers began capturing it last summer, its arrival date is still a question mark: some outlets have reported that it will go on sale this year, others have said it won't be in showrooms until 2016.
In fact, quite a few questions remain. Based on Fiat's Compact US Wide (CUSW) platform that supports the Dodge Dart and expected to be about the same size, the 100 is thought to be a small premium hatchback that will be priced above the Dart and below the Chrysler 200, with the idea that it can challenge the Ford Focus and Hyunda Elantra at the value end and the Buick Verano and Acura ILX at the premium end. Word is that there will be no sedan version.
It looks like there'll be plenty of gewgaws inside, with buttons for Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning and a button to toggle the traction control.
Some rumors say the 100 will only get four-cylinder engines, other rumors suggest it could get a V6 to justify the premium aspirations and the price bump over the Dart, and an "E85 Only!" sticker spotted in one of the mules last summer has other rumormongers wondering if it will get a ethanol-capable version of a new powerplant that isn't the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6. It looks like there will be paddleshifters for getting through the gears, and front-wheel drive is the easy bet, all-wheel drive the long-shot shocker.
At the end of the video, a second mule gets spotted in Santa Monica, this being one of a legion of jacked-up Franken-Giulietta mules that's been seen around the country for a while now. It could be either a new Jeep Liberty mule or a replacement for the Compass/Patriot. See for yourself in the videos below.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW RACING TEAM REPORT NHRA Nationals
The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Another final round for Nobile in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (October 29) - still one week shy of his 21st birthday, Mountain View Racing Pro Stock driver Vincent Nobile has never...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/10/mountain_view_racing_team.php
Fisichella plans Superstars return
Ex-Formula 1 driver Giancarlo Fisichella plans to rejoin the International Superstars Series for its newly-announced season finale at his home track, Vallelunga. The series announced on Friday that it had chosen the Rome venue for its previously unallocated championship finale on October 12-13
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/fisichella-plans-superstars-return
Espargaro, Vinales top testing again
Pol Espargaro and Maverick Vinales once again went quickest in Moto2 and Moto3 pre-season testing at Jerez respectively. Rain and fog effectively spoiled the final day of the three-day test, with the worsening conditions sealing Espargaro and Vinales' places at the top of the timesheets. The pair also topped their respective categories in pre-season testing at Valencia one week ago
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/espargaro-vinales-top-testing-again
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Alguersuari unlikely to race outside F1
Jaime Alguersuari is unlikely to race outside Formula 1 this season after failing to secure a return to the grand prix grid. The 22-year-old ex-Scuderia Toro Rosso driver admitted last week that his hopes of a comeback had been thwarted because of the prevalence of pay drivers and he plans to focus on his role as a Pirelli test driver this year. He sees driving Pirelli's 2010 Renault test hack as the best way to keep himself sharp enough to drop into an F1 seat if the opportunity arises, although he is also hoping to do some karting to keep sharp.
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG Rendered: Affalterbach’s Turbo Four For America
AMG’s version of the upcoming CLA compact sedan—or, to be more specific, a very accurate rendering of it. Powered by a 355-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, the CLA45 AMG will charge to 60 mph in around 4.5 seconds and hit the governor at no less than 155 mph. An all-wheel-drive system will help to get the [...]
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Video: NASCAR Brand Campaign – Daytona 500: My First Time
A major moment in every fan, driver and crew member’s life. One they never forget, no matter how many come after. Their first Daytona 500. Carl Edwards, Brian Vickers and Marcos Ambrose
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2013/02/20/video-nascar-television-brand-campaign-daytona-500-my-first-time/
F1: Alonso Gives Ferrari A Boost With Barcelona Pace
Fernando Alonso leads Day Three in Barcelona...
Source: http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/f1-fernando-alonso-gives-ferrari-a-boost-with-barcelona-pace/
Video: Danica Patrick Qualifies In Pole Position For NASCAR’s 2013 Daytona 500
After running fast all weekend, Danica put in a lap of 196.43mph resulting in 45.81 seconds around Daytona International Speedway. The effort won her pole position, becoming the first woman in the history of Cup to qualify first for a race.
Ferrari test for European F3 champion
A Ferrari Formula 1 test drive will again be awarded to the winner of the Formula 3 European Championship this year.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/ferrari-test-for-european-f3-champion
Teased: Third Rolls-Royce Wraith teaser looks inward
Filed under: Coupe, Geneva Motor Show, Rolls-Royce, Luxury
After shadowy images of the 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith in profile and of the car's rump, the slow striptease of this hyper-luxury coupe finally starts to show us what the inside of the car will look like. We'll get our up-close look at the 2014 Wraith at the Geneva Motor Show on March 5th, but to tide us over until then, Rolls-Royce has provided a pair of images showing just some of the details that will be present inside.
Promising the interior of an "ultra-luxury yacht," the Wraith will get plenty of soft leather and real wood paneling, and as we suspected, this car will share a lot of interior bits with its sedan counterpart, the Rolls-Royce Ghost. We can somewhat see this from the second image provided showing the placement of the clock and the air vents that look almost identical to what can be seen currently on the Ghost. On the Wraith, though, the clock's hands feature "Blood Orange" tips, which not only contrast the high-gloss, piano black finish of this instrument panel but also is designed to pay homage to the aviation side of Rolls-Royce.
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