Christian Klien Karl Kling Ernst Klodwig Kamui Kobayashi Helmuth Koinigg
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Rosberg: Mercedes was best car
Nico Rosberg believes he had the best car during the Monaco Grand Prix, but conceded he could do nothing to overtake Mark Webber. Rosberg started from second position behind Webber, who made a good start from pole to keep his lead
The Final Lap Weekly #204 – Marcos Ambrose / We Invade Radio
SHOW #204 – Guest: Marcos Ambrose — We recap the Coca-Cola 600, discuss Kasey Kahne’s Chase hopes, Preview Dover, Jeff Gordon gets an expressway and more as we hit the radio for the very first time. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie (45:41 mins) LISTEN HERE WANT TO AIR THE FINAL LAP WEEKLY ON [...]
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Legends Pro Driver Steven Cantrell Forms Steven Cantrell Racing Complete Legends Set-Up, Management and Maintenance Company
“Now Accepting Customers for 2012 Summer Shootout and Beyond” CONCORD, NC (May 24th, 2012) – Steven Cantrell, the 2010 INEX Bilstein Madonna Award winner and Legends Pro driver, announced today the formation of Steven Cantrell Racing (SCR), a full-service Legends Car business. Steven Cantrell Racing, located in Concord, North Carolina, will provide various Legends Car...more»
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Hudson Edges Crawford at Charlotte
Week Four of the NiCBS traveled to the Mecca of stock car racing, Charlotte Motor Speedway. Top sim racers traveled to Charlotte to try and put a stop to Jared Crawford’s domination. Crawford has been hot this season, winning eight out of his 11 races while leading almost 84% of the laps he has ran. In all, 798 drivers attempted at least one race during Week Four while 253 drivers attempted at least one qualifying lap for the week. Week Four’s SoF race took place at the usual time on Friday night and was broadcasted by ETV. The race had 25 drivers and an SoF of 4412. The race had a great battle for the lead by teammates Jared Crawford (Michigan) and Tyler D Hudson (Mid-South). Crawford would start from [...]
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United Stations Launches “The Final Lap Weekly” – NASCAR Talk Show For Radio
UNITED STATIONS LAUNCHES “THE FINAL LAP WEEKLY” Hour-Long NASCAR Talk Show Available for Weekends New Weekly Show Marks the Latest Expansion of The Final Lap Brand New York, NY – May 24, 2012 — United Stations Radio Networks, Inc., (“USRN”), an independent leader in original network radio programming, today announced that, in conjunction with the Producer/Host [...]
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Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Fisker Documents Leak, Say Little New About Atlantic Pricing and Timing
President Abraham Lincoln famously warned, “Don’t believe everything you read on the internet.” Two leaked documents about Fisker Automotive’s upcoming Atlantic electric car are currently touring the automotive press after being published first by InsideEVs.com. Primarily, the docs show projected specifications for the Atlantic, Fisker’s mainstream-intended EV sedan, as well as timing. Fisker’s PR representatives have [...]
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Photos: NASCAR Unites – An American Salute
PHOTO CREDIT: NASCARMEDIA (USED WITH PERMSISSION)
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Mercedes-Benz May Be Planning C300 and E300 with 248-hp V-6, Documents Show
Mercedes-Benz is preparing a light late-in-life face lift for the E-class, and that may include an entry-level E300 for the 2013 model year. Paperwork the company filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration includes entries for an E300 and an E300 4Matic. Each is described as a sedan with a 3.5-liter V-6 gasoline engine. [...]
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Franchitti wins third Indy 500
Dario Franchitti came from the rear of the field to take the win in a dramatic Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Scot spent the late laps trading the lead with Ganassi team-mate Scott Dixon, but Takuma Sato (Rahal Letterman Lanigan) managed to get between the pair with two laps to go and lined Franchitti up for a passing attempt. Sato managed to get alongside Franchitti in the first corner of the final lap, but did not allow himself enough space and bounced off the Ganassi car and into the wall, bringing out the yellows and allowing Franchitti an unchallenged run to the finish
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MAKE Motorsports Goes Green, Red, White And Blue at Charlotte
MAKE Motorsports LogoSHELBY, NC (May 24, 2012) – T.J. Bell and the #50 Liberty Tire Recycling will sport a theme of Red, White, and Blue this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the History 300 on May 26th. This theme is in honor of Memorial Day for all those who have served in all branches...more» Related Stories:
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Maldonado’s confidence not dented
Pastor Maldonado says his terrible Monaco Grand Prix weekend has not dented his confidence even though it was such a contrast to his Spanish GP victory. After giving Williams its first Formula 1 win for nearly eight years at Barcelona, Maldonado was tipped to star in Monte Carlo, where he had excelled throughout his career.
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Ferrari to focus on single-lap pace
Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali believes his team must focus on improving the single-lap pace of its car if it is to seize control of the world championship battle. Fernando Alonso has been in brilliant form this season with an under-performing car, and his third placed finish in Monaco helped him move back to the top of the world championship standings.
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Tuesday, 29 May 2012
2014 Mini Cooper Spy Photos: Dipping Into BMW’s Tiniest Parts Bin
What It Is: The third generation of BMW’s Mini, which will come to market in a variety of body styles. We expect the base hatchback, a convertible, and a station wagon like the Clubman, as well as roadster and coupe versions. This platform also will serve as the base for the next-gen Countryman. (more…)
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Teams praise F1′s unpredictability
Formula 1 team principals are adamant that the unpredictable nature of this season is not a turn-off for fans.
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McLaren drivers write to injured fan
Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton have written get well messages to a McLaren fan who was badly injured in a fall from a grandstand ahead of opening practice for the Monaco Grand Prix. The duo acted after hearing that Lawrence Relph, a 49-year-old from Margate in Kent, broke his back and left leg when he fell following the collapse of the grandstand at Tabac.
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James Buescher, No. 30 ABF Chevrolet Impala Charlotte Motor Speedway Preview
James Buescher Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw / Getty Images for NASCARJames Buescher No. 30 ABF Chevrolet Charlotte Motor Speedway Raceway History 300 May 26, 2012 No. 30 ABF Chevrolet News and Notes This Week’s Impala… The No. 30 ABF Chevrolet Impala team will bring chassis TMS-326 to the Charlotte Motor Speedway for Saturday’s 300-mile race....more» Related Stories:
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Marinescu storms to Nurburgring pole
Mihai Marinescu took pole position for round five of the FIA Formula 2 Championship at the Nurburgring in Germany. The Romanian was extremely fast in the half-hour session, storming to the top of the times with just minutes remaining thanks to a 1m46.449s
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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...
Monday, 28 May 2012
Loeb keeps lead despite puncture
Sebastien Loeb remains in the Acropolis Rally lead despite having to stop and change a puncture on SS20. The Citroen driver's advantage over second-placed team-mate Mikko Hirvonen has come down from 2m01s to 40s with two stages to go. Loeb said his big lead convinced him it was better to stop and change the wheel rather than risk further damage driving on a flat.
Brian Henton Johnny Herbert Al Herman Hans Herrmann François Hesnault
Rosberg: Mercedes was best car
Nico Rosberg believes he had the best car during the Monaco Grand Prix, but conceded he could do nothing to overtake Mark Webber. Rosberg started from second position behind Webber, who made a good start from pole to keep his lead
Sterling Burton Marlin Mark Anthony Martin Jeremy Allan Mayfield James Christopher McMurray Casey James Mears
LeMons North Dallas Hooptie: Night Falls, Mazda Battles BMW For Lead
As night fell at Eagles Canyon Raceway, LeMons veterans Pulp Friction (BMW E30 3-Series) and Team Miagra (Mazda Miata) were one-two in the overall standings. Read full story »
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Ferrari ‘can fight for pole’ in Monaco
Ferrari could be a contender for pole position in Monaco because the characteristics of the circuit play into the strengths of the F2012, according to technical boss Pat Fry. Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso set the third and fourth fastest times of the opening day of practice in Monaco and although Fry believes that it will be a close battle at the front, he is hopeful that the slow circuit will help his drivers. "Here is a little bit of a different track," said Fry.
Christian Klien Karl Kling Ernst Klodwig Kamui Kobayashi Helmuth Koinigg
Sunday, 27 May 2012
Mercedes-Benz May Be Planning C300 and E300 with 248-hp V-6, Documents Show
Mercedes-Benz is preparing a light late-in-life face lift for the E-class, and that may include an entry-level E300 for the 2013 model year. Paperwork the company filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration includes entries for an E300 and an E300 4Matic. Each is described as a sedan with a 3.5-liter V-6 gasoline engine. [...]
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Mark Anthony Martin Jeremy Allan Mayfield James Christopher McMurray Casey James Mears Juan Pablo Montoya
Apple Patents a Remote Control, Apparently for Cars
An iCar? Not yet. But a steering-wheel-mounted remote control was among the 21 patents granted to Apple this week. We don’t typically track patent applications and grants for the Cupertino-based tech company—it holds or has filed for thousands of them—and came to this one through PatentlyApple.com. The device, as Apple describes it in its paperwork, is [...]
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PATRICK HEAD STEPS DOWN FROM THE BOARD OF WILLIAMS GRAND PRIX HOLDINGS PLC
WILLIAMS GRAND PRIX HOLDINGS PLC Grove, UK. 31 December 2011 Williams Grand Prix Holdings PLC (Ticker: WGF1) today confirms that Director of Engineering Patrick Head will step down from its Board of Directors with immediate effect....
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/12/patrick_head_steps_down_f.php
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Bird takes FR3.5 pole before crash
Sam Bird stormed to pole position in Formula Renault 3.5 qualifying in Monaco, and then crashed seconds later. The ISR driver, running in the first group of the split qualifying session, which was expected to be slower due to track conditions, was a constant figure in the battle at the top of the times. As the group A session reached its closing stages, veterans Bird and Jules Bianchi (Tech 1) made the fight for the quickest time an exclusive one between themselves.
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2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 Instrumented Test: Lighter, More Efficient, and Still (Somewhat) Sporty
As many an Elvis impersonator can attest, an entire career can be cobbled out of a likeness to someone famous. In the car world, affordable models often copy the look of more expensive machines to enhance their appeal. Some might call that cheesy; others call it democratization of design. (more…)
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Pro Cup Racing Into Holiday Weekend At Ace Speedway
“Pre-Race Concert, Fireworks All Part Of The Show This Saturday” All-American 250 LogoALTAMAHAW, N.C. – The CARS Pro Cup Series will celebrate Memorial Day weekend in style this Saturday with a party like no other at Ace Speedway. Not only will the top drivers from the CARS Pro Cup Series be battling it out for...more» Related Stories:
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Nestle’s Brabeck becomes F1 chairman
Peter Brabeck has been installed as Formula 1 chairman following a board meeting ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix. Austrian Brabeck, 67, chairs Swiss food group Nestle and had been linked with Bernie Ecclestone's position as CVC chief executive for a few years.
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Saturday, 26 May 2012
2013 Ford Flex AWD EcoBoost Tested: A Big Box Filled with Surprises
An entertaining subtext in the ongoing saga of the automobile is the phenomenon of a box with wheels that can dust at least two-thirds of the traffic mix at any given stoplight. In the case of the EcoBoosted Ford Flex, two-thirds may be conservative. Make it 80 percent. Maybe even higher, given the ambush factor: [...]
Gregory Jack Biffle David Lee Blaney Michael Duane Bliss Kurt Thomas Busch Kyle Thomas Busch
McLaren duo say Lotus the car to beat
McLaren drivers Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton reckon Lotus emerged from Thursday practice in Monaco in the best shape. Although Kimi Raikkonen lost the morning with a steering issue and managed little dry running in the afternoon, his team-mate Romain Grosjean's second places in both practice sessions left rivals impressed with Lotus's pace. "The cars that looked very fast for me were the Lotus," said Button
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Tanak pledges to change approach
Ford protege Ott Tanak is changing his approach in an effort to rediscover the form which landed him a seat in the M-Sport Ford team. The 24-year-old dazzled M-Sport managing director Malcolm Wilson with some exceptional performances in a Ford Fiesta S2000 last season, but he has been unable to carry those results forward into his first full season in a World Rally Car this year.
Georges Grignard Bobby Grim Romain Grosjean Olivier Grouillard Brian Gubby
Hamilton calm about no 2012 win
Lewis Hamilton insists he is not frustrated at failing to produce a victory so far in 2012, despite having qualified fast enough to place on the front row at each of the first five races. The McLaren driver was denied a potential win in the last race in Spain after his pole position was taken away for a rule infringement. He was forced to start from the back of the grid after his team failed to put enough fuel in his car.
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Tech Dept.: The Latest on the Airless Tire-and-Wheel Combo
When Robert Thomson invented the pneumatic tire a century and a half ago, a rubber doughnut inflated with air was only one of several ideas the Scotsman proposed for softening the ride and reducing the power required to propel the carriages of his day. Thomson also suggested filling what he called his “aerial wheel” with [...]
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2013 Ford Flex AWD EcoBoost Tested: A Big Box Filled with Surprises
An entertaining subtext in the ongoing saga of the automobile is the phenomenon of a box with wheels that can dust at least two-thirds of the traffic mix at any given stoplight. In the case of the EcoBoosted Ford Flex, two-thirds may be conservative. Make it 80 percent. Maybe even higher, given the ambush factor: [...]
Trevor Bayne Out! Pet Care Toyota Jason Leffler David Carl Allison Gregory Jack Biffle
Friday, 25 May 2012
Mayoral Contenders Talk Transit, Part 3: John Liu
Comptroller John Liu. Photo: DelMundo for Daily News
Election Day is more than a year away, but the race to become the next mayor of New York City is well-underway. In the last two issues of its magazine, Reclaim, Transportation Alternatives has been asking the would-be mayors for their thoughts on transit (in the more recent [...]
Election Day is more than a year away, but the race to become the next mayor of New York City is well-underway. In the last two issues of its magazine, Reclaim, Transportation Alternatives has been asking the would-be mayors for their thoughts on transit (in the more recent [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2012/05/23/mayoral-contenders-talk-transit-part-3-john-liu/
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Uptown Transit Riders Fight for 125th Street Select Bus Service
TRAC members participate in a May Day rally. One of the transit rider coalition's top demands is for Select Bus Service on 125th Street. Image via Facebook
Select Bus Service is a big success on First and Second Avenues and 34th Street. Speeds are up, ridership is up, and the MTA is using the time savings to [...]
Select Bus Service is a big success on First and Second Avenues and 34th Street. Speeds are up, ridership is up, and the MTA is using the time savings to [...]
Gerino Gerini Peter Gethin Piercarlo Ghinzani Bruno Giacomelli Dick Gibson
Horner praises Williams’ response to fire
Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner has praised Williams' response to its garage fire in Spain, and how the team has acted in helping rival teams learn lessons from what happened. Williams is still unsure of what caused fuel to ignite in its garage after the Spanish GP, but has openly briefed other teams on what factors it believes contributed and what action it is taking to ensure that there is no repeat in the future
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Lotus stops Raikkonen’s WRC return
Kimi Raikkonen will not be allowed to take part in Rally Finland later this year, AUTOSPORT has learned, with his team bosses unwilling to release him from his commitments to the Lotus Formula 1 team. The former world champion had sought clearance to make a one-off return to the WRC, even though it is understood his F1 contract forbids him from taking part in rallying. However, following talks between Raikkonen and his boss Eric Boullier in Monaco, he was informed that the memory Robert Kubica's rally crash last year meant the team was not prepared to allow him to compete.
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Schumacher not disappointed by start
Michael Schumacher says he is not disappointed by his start to the 2012 season despite having failed to capitalise on the performance of his Mercedes car.
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Fisker Documents Leak, Say Little New About Atlantic Pricing and Timing
President Abraham Lincoln famously warned, “Don’t believe everything you read on the internet.” Two leaked documents about Fisker Automotive’s upcoming Atlantic electric car are currently touring the automotive press after being published first by InsideEVs.com. Primarily, the docs show projected specifications for the Atlantic, Fisker’s mainstream-intended EV sedan, as well as timing. Fisker’s PR representatives have [...]
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Video: Nissan Juke-R goes ice fishing in Norway
Filed under: Performance, Europe, Videos, Crossover, Nissan
There's something about the boffins over at Nissan - particularly those working at its racing headquarters in the UK. We're not quite sure what it is. Oh, right: they're bonkers. Absolutely off their rockers, in the best way possible. How else would you explain the decision to take an entry-level crossover and swap out its powertrain for that of a supercar?
We're talking, of course, about the Juke-R, the 480-horsepower demon cockroach from hell. After racing it against a field of supercars in Dubai, Nissan has taken the Juke-R to a decidedly different setting - an ice track near the former Winter Olympics site in Lillehammer, Norway - and set it loose.
And if that wasn't quite enough, the Japanese automaker didn't put it in the hands of an veteran ice racer - say, the four-time Formula One World Champion who drives for its sister company in the Andros Trophy, they gave it over to its gamer-turned-racer Lucas Ordonez who, being from Spain, had never driven on ice before. Sounds sane to us. Scroll on down to see the results in the brief video clip.
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AMA MX: Burning Q - Can Stewart Achieve Perfection?
James Stewart marked his Suzuki debut and full-time return to motocross racing with a 1-1 sweep at Hangtown. Is there any chance he could repeat his perfect season of 2008?
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Thursday, 24 May 2012
Monaco Thursday quotes: Caterham
Heikki Kovalainen - 21st: "This morning's session went pretty well. We tried a new suspension part early on that felt pretty good, and then we ran through a normal FP1 session on the primes until the engine let go as I was entering the tunnel towards the end of the session.
Toyota Reveals 2013 NASCAR Camry, We Sit Down with the President of TRD
And then there were three: Toyota Racing Development debuted its 2013 Toyota Camry that will be competing in the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup series, beginning with the Daytona 500 season opener next February. Read full story »
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Massa aims for fresh start at Monaco
Felipe Massa remains hopeful the Monaco Grand Prix can mark the start of a new chapter in his season, as he bids to turn around his disappointing campaign. The Brazilian is under pressure to lift his performances - with Ferrari conceding that it needs Massa to lift his game if he is to deliver the points it needs for Constructors' Championship success
Bobby Grim Romain Grosjean Olivier Grouillard Brian Gubby André Guelfi
Justin Allgaier, No. 31 BRANDT Chevrolet Impala Charlotte Motor Speedway Preview
No. 31 BRANDT Chevrolet Ag car, driven by Justin AllgaierJUSTIN ALLGAIER QUICK FACTS No. 31 BRANDT Chevrolet Charlotte Motor Speedway History 300 May 26, 2012 No. 31 BRANDT Chevrolet News and Notes Weekend Rewind: Iowa -The No. 31 BRANDT team had a good showing at the short track in central Iowa over the weekend. Justin...more» Related Stories:
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Tech 3 pair upbeat despite crashes
Tech 3 Yamaha's Andrea Dovizioso and Cal Crutchlow said the fact they were both running well and challenging for a podium finish at Le Mans provided some form of consolation following their crashes. As has been the case for much of the season the pair proved almost inseparable, locked in battle not only with each other but also with Ducati's Valentino Rossi and Honda's Casey Stoner during an early four-way fight for second. As the race progressed both found it harder to stay with Rossi however, and in trying to stick on the Italian's tail both fell - Crutchlow 10 laps from the finish and Dovizioso seven laps later
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/tech-3-pair-upbeat-despite-crashes
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Video: Man creates DIY Lexus LS 400 convertible with Sawzall
Filed under: Aftermarket, Sedan, Etc., Europe, Videos, Lexus, Design/Style, Luxury
We love four-door convertibles, reciprocating saws and watching other people make bad decisions, so the video seen here is a bit like our perfect YouTube cocktail. In it, the owner of a slammed Lexus LS decides he's had enough of living under the oppressive shadow of his sedan's roof. While at StanceWars Belgium 2012, he decides to fire up a generator, plug in his trusty sawzall and go to town. Not surprisingly, the sheetmetal on the roof gives up quickly, and the whole extraction takes less than eight minutes from start to finish.
Hilariously enough, it starts raining just as the owner makes the final cut. How's that for a sign from the universe? Scroll down to check out the carnage... just be prepared for the painful sound of shredded metal.
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Ferrari: Temperature key to tyre puzzle
Formula 1's wild fluctuations in form this season could be the result of Pirelli's tyres being so sensitive to track temperatures, reckons Ferrari technical director Pat Fry. Ahead of a Monaco Grand Prix that could deliver a sixth different winner in the first six races of the campaign for the first time in history, teams have been left in no doubt that extracting performance from the tyres in 2012 is the key to success
Ernst Klodwig Kamui Kobayashi Helmuth Koinigg Heikki Kovalainen Kevin Harvick
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Morbidelli stays on top at Donington
Gianni Morbidelli topped the second Superstars Series practice session at Donington Park. The former Formula 1 driver led the morning's first session by more than a second, and then backed that performance up be setting a best time of 1m33.568s in free practice two, leading home his Audi team-mate Thomas Schoffler by nine tenths. Thomas Biagi was third fastest - albeit another four tenths adrift of Schoffler - while his BMW team-mate Stefano Gabellini was fourth
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/morbidelli-stays-on-top-at-donington
Bob Gerard Gerino Gerini Peter Gethin Piercarlo Ghinzani Bruno Giacomelli
Newey to race Gallardo at Silverstone
Red Bull technical chief Adrian Newey will compete in the second round of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo next month.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/newey-to-race-gallardo-at-silverstone
Christian Klien Karl Kling Ernst Klodwig Kamui Kobayashi Helmuth Koinigg
2013 BMW M135i: Not a True M, But It’s M Quick
The 1-series M coupe is going out of production, but there will be a successor: Here is the M135i, the most powerful derivative of the second-generation 1-series. But before you get out your checkbook, know that it is based on the three- and five-door hatchback, and that’s why there is little chance it will be offered [...]
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Official: Volkswagen gives its CrossPolo the Storm Trooper look with Urban White edition
Filed under: Europe, Hatchback, Volkswagen, Off-Road
We have to admit we're big fans of the Storm Trooper look. Combining white paint with blacked-out trim, the treatment is one you'd typically find performed in the aftermarket. But in this case Volkswagen is offering it direct from the factory. Or so it is to European customers, anyway.
The treatment is being applied to a special edition of the CrossPolo, the soft-road version of the popular Polo hatchback. The Urban White edition combines a unique shade of white paint with 17-inch alloys painted either white or black, with black roof rails and dark tinted glass aft of the B-pillar. The interior features black and light gray sports seats in cloth and Alcantara, with black headliner and trim and silver top-stitching on the controls.
Overseas buyers can choose between four gasoline and three common-rail diesel engines, with prices starting at €18,975.
Volkswagen gives its CrossPolo the Storm Trooper look with Urban White edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 May 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Toyota to field GT 86 and Lexus LFA at 24 Hours of Nürburgring
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing is entering a pair of race-prepped GT 86s (the Toyota-badged sibling of the Scion FR-S) in the 24 Hours Nürburgring endurance race, in addition to its successful LFA race car. Read full story »
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Dylan Presnell Finishes 19th In NASCAR K&N Pro Series Combo Race At Iowa Speedway
Coulter MotorsportsCHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 21, 2012) – Coulter Motorsports development driver Dylan Presnell competed in his fourth race of the 2012 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East season Saturday at Iowa Speedway and earned a 19th-place finish. Presnell, a sixteen-year-old from Sevierville, Tenn., is in his first year with Coulter Motorsports under the organization’s driver development...more» Related Stories:
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Tuesday, 22 May 2012
The Continental: Opel’s Adam, Hyundai’s European Engines, and News From Audi
Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental. Opel has disclosed the name of its upcoming minicar: Adam. I am not kidding, it will [...]
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DOT’s Newest Bike/Ped Safety Campaign: “Heads Up”
DOT's newest PSA campaign urges cyclists and pedestrians to pay attention and follow the rules of the road.
“Heads Up.” That’s the Department of Transportation’s newest message for cyclists and pedestrians, which will appear on six billboards, 300 bus shelters and 250,000 coffee cup sleeves around the city.
The new campaign marks a more positive tone than [...]
“Heads Up.” That’s the Department of Transportation’s newest message for cyclists and pedestrians, which will appear on six billboards, 300 bus shelters and 250,000 coffee cup sleeves around the city.
The new campaign marks a more positive tone than [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2012/05/22/dots-newest-bikeped-safety-campaign-heads-up/
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Motorsports: Rally car plows into crowd in France, kills two [w/video]
Filed under: Motorsports, Europe, Safety, Videos
A rally race in France ended in a tragedy this weekend, when a driver missed his turn and hit a crowd of people. Two deaths were reported, with 17 injured including a race marshall and several children, according to the BBC.
Four of the injuries were deemed "serious," and the scope of the accident overwhelmed rescue services, according to the report. The driver was also injured, and is in the custody of the police, who have launched an investigation, according to iafrica.com.
The Pays des Maures race was being held in Southern France, with the accident occurring on Saturday afternoon near Toulon, according to the BBC.
Scroll down to see a TV report on the accident, in French.
Continue reading Rally car plows into crowd in France, kills two [w/video]
Rally car plows into crowd in France, kills two [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 May 2012 18:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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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
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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
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Mayoral Contenders Talk Transit, Part 1: Tom Allon
Mayoral candidate and publishing exec Tom Allon. Photo: Tom Allon for Mayor
Election Day is more than a year away, but the race to become the next mayor of New York City is well-underway. In the last two issues of its magazine, Reclaim, Transportation Alternatives has been asking the would-be mayors for their thoughts on transit [...]
Election Day is more than a year away, but the race to become the next mayor of New York City is well-underway. In the last two issues of its magazine, Reclaim, Transportation Alternatives has been asking the would-be mayors for their thoughts on transit [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2012/05/21/mayoral-contenders-talk-transit-part-1-tom-allon/
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Blomqvist given grid penalty
Tom Blomqvist has been given a five-place grid penalty for Saturday's first F3 Euro Series race at Brands Hatch. The ma-con Motorsport driver was adjudged to have broken the pitlane speed limit twice during the session by the race stewards.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/blomqvist-given-grid-penalty
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Monday, 21 May 2012
The Final Lap Weekly #202 – Pit Crew Challenge / All Star Race
SHOW #202 – Guest: Michael Casto – Jackman for the #14 Tony Stewart Office Depot Chevrolet, we recap Darlington, Hendrick Motorsports 200th victory, Kurt Busch antics, and preview All Star Weekend. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie. (About 48 mins) LISTEN HERE WANT TO AIR THE FINAL LAP WEEKLY ON YOUR RADIO STATION? SUBSCRIBE [...]
Max Jean Stefan Johansson Eddie Johnson Leslie Johnson Bruce Johnstone
So long, Shelby: Carroll Shelby 1923–2012
The automotive world’s most famous failed chicken farmer, Carroll Shelby, died Thursday, May 10 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, 110 miles due west from tiny Leesburg, Texas, where he was born on January 11, 1923. Shelby, 89, had been ill for eight months, and the cause of death was listed as pneumonia. (more…)
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LeMons Good/Bad Idea of the Week: Consistent Contenders; Or, A Look at Teams to Watch
While LeMons organizers make no secret of the fact that their hearts are with the cars that never belonged in the same time zone as a race track and machines that aren’t even cars at all, there’s still a contingent of hard-core racers bent on getting the most laps in the race and spraying $1.99 [...]
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Luthi earns wet Le Mans Moto2 win
Thomas Luthi scored his first win of the 2012 Moto2 championship with a masterful ride in wet conditions at Le Mans, moving to within three points of the championship lead in the process. Erstwhile points leader Marc Marquez suffered his first retirement since Silverstone last year, crashing out while running fifth 10 laps into the race. A spate of late incidents allowed Pol Espargaro to finish sixth and move one point clear of Marquez
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/luthi-earns-wet-le-mans-moto2-win
2011 Mazda 2 Touring Long-Term Road Test Wrap-Up
Our diminutive long-term Mazda 2, the least-powerful, least-expensive car in our fleet for quite some time, has completed its 40,000-mile stay. Few tears were choked back as, after 16 months in our care, it pulled away from our office for the last time. Sure, the minimalist Mazda was fun to toss around, but it illustrated [...]
Panther DRR Qualified For the 96th Running of the Indianapolis 500
Panther DRR LOGOQUALIFYING NOTES/QUOTES—- Indianapolis, Indiana, May 20, 2012 Fast Facts: Oriol Servia Servia qualified 27th for the 96th Running of the Indianapolis 500. He was fifth in line today for qualifying and only had to make one attempt. He secured a spot on the grid with a four-lap average qualifying speed of 222.393 mph....more» Related Stories:
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Sunday, 20 May 2012
Dieter Gass to reinforce Audi Sport
AUDI Motorsport Ingolstadt, December 19, 2011 - New position: Head of Racing Commitments - Engineer is returning to Audi family - Experience from eleven years in Formula One Audi is tackling the 2012 motor sport season with an extended leadership...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/12/dieter_gass_to_reinforce.php
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2012 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Results
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