Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/vernay-joins-pons-for-spa-fr3-5/
sabato 30 aprile 2011
Vernay joins Pons for Spa FR3.5
Indy Lights champion and Peugeot Le Mans reserve driver Jean-Karl Vernay will make his Formula Renault 3.5 debut with Pons Racing at Spa this weekend. Vernay will occupy the team's second seat in place of Kiwi Dominic Storey in what is understood to be, at the moment, a one-off. "Unfortunately, I think it is unlikely that Dominic will return this season," said team manager Jordi Pons.
Heidfeld: Renault can get better
Nick Heidfeld believes his Renault team has yet to show its full potential as it eyes a good recovery from its disappointing Shanghai performance in next week's Turkish Grand Prix. On the back of podium finishes in Australia and Malaysia, neither Heidfeld nor his team-mate Vitaly Petrov were able to make an impact in China after problems in qualifying
Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Successful race debut for the "Version 2.0"
PORSCHE N�rburgring Long Distance Championship N�rburgring, Sat 30th April 2011 A strong race premiere for the further-developed Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid. With "Version 2.0" of the innovative hybrid race car from Weissach, Porsche works drivers Joerg Bergmeister (Germany), Marco...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/04/porsche_911_gt3_r_hybrid_5.php
Wickens controls opening Spa race
Robert Wickens produced a faultless victory in the opening Formula Renault 3.5 race of the weekend at Spa-Francorchamps. The Canadian led every lap from pole position and completed his dominance by setting fastest lap.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/wickens-controls-opening-spa-race/
Montoya wins 7th career pole, 1st at Richmond
Juan Pablo Montoya took the pole Friday for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday.
Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/montoya-wins-7th-career-pole-1st-at-richmond-ap.html
No Obstacles Here
I?m just another racer . . . These are the words you will hear Ryan Worley utter in his soft-spoken demeanor if asked about his experience with iRacing. You might think to yourself, ?Much ado about nothing,? until you have the chance to talk with this inspiring individual. You see, Ryan has a unique set of challenges when one thinks of sim racing, though you?ll never hear that from him. Quite the contrary? In fact Ryan is absolutely content with whom he is and wouldn?t change anything. He is 23 years of age and hails from the little town of Vaughn, located 60 miles southwest of Seattle, Washington. A member of iRacing since December of 2010, Ryan enjoys working on a farm with an ATV and follows professional bull riding [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/no-obstacles-here/
Darlington Raceway Rededicates Infield Media Center in Honor of Jim Hunter
Jim Hunter Media Center sign DARLINGTON, S.C. (April 30, 2011) ? Darlington Raceway officials have rededicated the facility?s media center in honor of former track President and NASCAR Vice President of Corporate Communication, Jim Hunter. As part of the rededication, a plaque featuring a photo of the late Jim Hunter will be installed near the...more»
INDYCAR: Power Earns Fourth Straight Pole In Brazil
St. Pete Pole? Check. Barber pole? Check. Long Beach pole? Check. Pole for Sunday's Indy Sao Paulo 300? Check. Will Power's domination continues.
Source: http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/indycar-power-earns-fourth-straight-pole-in-brazil/
Richmond Cup Series Starting Lineup ? Juan Montoya on pole
1 42 Juan Pablo Montoya Target Chevrolet 20.989 128.639 2 78 Regan Smith Furniture Row Chevrolet 21.031 128.382 3 33 Clint Bowyer BB&T Chevrolet 21.049 128.272 4 4 Kasey Kahne Red Bull Toyota 21.069 128.150 5 5 Mark Martin GoDaddy.com Chevrolet 21.085 128.053 6 24 Jeff Gordon DuPont Chevrolet 21.092 128.011 7 2 Brad Keselowski [...]
Source: http://finallapradio.com/2011/04/30/cup-series-richmond-starting-lineup-juan-montoya-on-pole/
Young, Rising Talent Highlights Tight Race For NASCAR National Series Sunoco Rookie of the Year Honors
Andy Lally, Timmy Hill And Cole Whitt Lead Respective Standings For Top Rookie Sunoco Rookie of the Year LogoCHARLOTTE, N.C. (April 28, 2011) ? This year?s crop of rookie drivers leading the standings for Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors in all three national series are wearing the yellow stripe proudly and gaining respect and...more»
Fast Times and Full Stands motivate Underdahl coming into Houston
Jim Underdahl Racing Pre Race Report 2011 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Pro Stock Motorcycle Round 2 of 16 24th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals Royal Purple Raceway Baytown, Texas, April 29-May 1, 2011 Stubbs 59 Powersports...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/04/fast_times_and_full_stand.php
Pretty Little Liars - For Whom the Bell Tolls
The Pretty Little Liars decide to put an end to ``A's'' game.
Source: http://iplayvideos.net/pretty-little-liars/season/1/episode/22
Kia earnings up 91% to $890 million in Q1
Filed under: Kia, Earnings/Financials
Automaker earnings have been mostly impressive so far, and Kia is no different. Reuters reports that the Korean automaker has posted earnings of $890 million for the first quarter of 2011, up 91 percent compared to the $466 million profit from Q1 2010. Overall revenue for the quarter was $10 billion, up 37 percent year over year. Kia's healthy earnings come as sales rose 30 percent to 619,089 units. The automaker fared especially well in South Korea, China and the United States, where new models like the Optima and Sportage have really taken off.
Kia's profit surge comes one day after Hyundai announced earnings of $1.7 billion. Hyundai shares are up 44 percent on the year, while Kia shares are up 16 percent.
[Source: Reuters | Image: Drew Phillips/AOL]
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Hughson, Tobar Rule iRNChallenge
In the end, it was a valiant fight. Nenad Matijevic and Chris Wiggins raced their hearts out in the Pontiac Solstice, and Hughson did everything he could in the SpecRacer Ford. But in the end, none of them could come up with their respective inRacingNews Challenge titles. Chris Hughson held-on to take the Solstice championship, but it was Gabriel Tobar whose performance in the Fords was worthy of that series? title. Hughson?s 184-point gap on Matijevic in Solstice was impressive, but Tobar was simply unmatched, ripping a 388-point lead on Hughson over the course of the year on the strength of 55 wins in 66 starts. Both sim racers capped championship-winning seasons with strong performances in Week 12, ending the season strong at Summit Point Raceway. Hughson scored a Solstice-best [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/hughson-tobar-rule-irnchallenge/
Ferrari: Next few weeks are ?crucial?
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo thinks the next few weeks will be 'crucial' for his team's hopes of fighting for the world title this year. The Maranello-based outfit is currently working flat-out on much-needed improvements to up its 2011 challenger's qualifying pace, as well as trying to get to the bottom of why recent car updates have not delivered the increase in downforce expected.
Pirelli promises not to get complacent
Pirelli insists it cannot sit back and think that it has done enough with its tyres to guarantee exciting races in 2011, despite the first three events of the year having been deemed a success.
Team Abu Dhabi "Feasting" on Success in Portimao!
F1 H2O / F1 Powerboat News Team Abu Dhabi ABU DHABI, UAETuesday, April 28, 2011 "The Times, They Are A Changing" is a famous line in an early 1960's song from folk artist Bob Dylan who felt the mood of...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/04/team_abu_dhabi_feasting_o.php
Saab loses $107 million in Q1, looking for a Chinese partner
Filed under: China, Saab, Earnings/Financials
Automotive News reports that Saab lost $107 million during the first quarter of 2011. The automaker says that it is unlikely to meet its 2011 production target of 80,000 units, which is hardly news when considering that the automaker can't even make vehicles right now. The automaker sold only 9,674 vehicles in the first quarter of this year.
Saab is still looking for funding to jump-start production, and the company is reportedly in talks with three Chinese automakers in hopes of finding a partner. Spyker CEO Victor Muller reportedly said in a statement that Saab is looking for alternatives for funding operations, including "discussions with Chinese car manufacturers." Bloomberg reports that a deal could be made with one of the companies within the next few days.
[Source: Automotive News - sub. req.]
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Breakout Kings - Season 1, Episode 2 - Collected
The Breakout Kings are on a mission to track down a violent criminal who has kidnapped, tortured, and held women captive.
Source: http://iplayvideos.net/breakout-kings/season/1/episode/2
Justified - Save My Love
Winona's blunder could put her behind bars, unless Raylan can weave his way through a locked down federal courthouse.
Rockenfeller tops Hockenheim practice
Mike Rockenfeller topped the opening free practice session of the DTM season at Hockenheim, leading a 1-2-3 result for the Abt Audi squad. Rockenfeller, who has been promoted to a current-spec A4 by Audi for 2011, set the benchmark time of 1m35.085s in the final minute of the session, beating his team-mates Timo Scheider and Mattias Ekstrom by just under half a second.
venerdì 29 aprile 2011
The Weekly Carnage
The Weekly Carnage is a Friday round-up of motor vehicle violence across the five boroughs and beyond. For more on the origins and purpose of this column, please read About the Weekly Carnage.
Cyclist Joseph Granati was killed at the intersection of Avenue T and West 9th Street [...]
Cyclist Joseph Granati was killed at the intersection of Avenue T and West 9th Street [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2011/04/29/the-weekly-carnage-129/
2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 ? Official Photos and Info
You didn?t think Porsche was done with the special-edition 997s, did you? We thought that Porsche had pretty much squeezed everything it could get out of the current 911 (internally called 997), which is due to be replaced by the heavily redesigned and bigger 991 at the Frankfurt auto show this fall. But we were [...]
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Saab loses $107 million in Q1, looking for a Chinese partner
Filed under: China, Saab, Earnings/Financials
Automotive News reports that Saab lost $107 million during the first quarter of 2011. The automaker says that it is unlikely to meet its 2011 production target of 80,000 units, which is hardly news when considering that the automaker can't even make vehicles right now. The automaker sold only 9,674 vehicles in the first quarter of this year.
Saab is still looking for funding to jump-start production, and the company is reportedly in talks with three Chinese automakers in hopes of finding a partner. Spyker CEO Victor Muller reportedly said in a statement that Saab is looking for alternatives for funding operations, including "discussions with Chinese car manufacturers." Bloomberg reports that a deal could be made with one of the companies within the next few days.
[Source: Automotive News - sub. req.]
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Team Cadillac Ready to Race in Utah
Team Cadillac TOOELE, Utah, 2011-04-29 Miller Motorsports Park offers new challenge for CTS-V drivers ? Saturday's race marks Round 4 of Pirelli SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Series ? Cadillac drivers O'Connell 7th, Pilgrim 10th in point standings ? Pilgrim...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/04/team_cadillac_ready_to_ra.php
Huff leads first Zolder practice
Chevrolet's dominance of the 2011 World Touring Car Championship season-opener at Curitiba has carried through to the first part of this weekend's round at Zolder, with Rob Huff and Yvan Muller setting the pace in this morning's opening practice session. Huff's marker of 1m38.531s put him 0.2 seconds clear of his reigning champion team-mate, leaving third-placed Michel Nykjaer a further second in arrears as the quickest of the non-Chevys in his two-litre SUNRED SEAT
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/wtcc/huff-leads-first-zolder-practice/
Huff leads first Zolder practice
Chevrolet's dominance of the 2011 World Touring Car Championship season-opener at Curitiba has carried through to the first part of this weekend's round at Zolder, with Rob Huff and Yvan Muller setting the pace in this morning's opening practice session. Huff's marker of 1m38.531s put him 0.2 seconds clear of his reigning champion team-mate, leaving third-placed Michel Nykjaer a further second in arrears as the quickest of the non-Chevys in his two-litre SUNRED SEAT
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/wtcc/huff-leads-first-zolder-practice/
INDYCAR: Buddy Rice Joins Panther For Indy
SPEED has learned that Buddy Rice will partner at Indianapolis with JR Hildebrand next month for Panther Racing.
Source: http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/indycar-buddy-rice-joins-panther-for-indy-500/
Retro Racing: Owens taught younger Pearson a lesson in 1964 (NASCAR.com)
Retro Racing: Owens taught younger Pearson a lesson in 1964
The Final Lap #154 Podcast ? Richmond Preview/Brad Keselowski
SHOW #154 – We recap the Truck/NNS Nashville race weekend, preview the coming Richmond weekend, talk with Brad Keselowski, and The NASCAR Foundation’s Sandy Marshall. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Paul Northrop THE NASCAR FOUNDATION LISTEN HERE (About 49 mins) Download audio file (tfl_podcast_154_11.mp3) SUBSCRIBE HERE DOWNLOAD HERE SUBSCRIBE FROM iTUNES: Take us with you! [...]
Nasr and Foresti take Oulton poles
Felipe Nasr and Lucas Foresti locked out the front row and the two pole positions in qualifying for the second round of British Formula 3 at Oulton Park. Late improvements from the two Brazilians denied T-Sport's Menasheh Idafar what would have been a sensational double pole position result from a hectic qualifying session. Carlin's Kevin Magnussen had just set the fastest time of the session when he crashed heavily at Cascades 10 minutes into the 30-minute session and brought out the red flags
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/nasr-and-foresti-take-oulton-poles/
Bowyer optimistic on new RCR deal
Clint Bowyer is optimistic he will remain part of Richard Childress Racing's driver line-up in 2012, despite his contract being up at the end of the year. Bowyer, a Chase contender for three of the past five seasons, expects negotiations with his team to unfold positively as he looks to continue with the team he has raced since his NASCAR debut in the Nationwide Series in 2004. RCR has recently announced a multi-year contract extension with Jeff Burton, whose sponsor Caterpillar also renewed its association with the team
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/bowyer-optimistic-on-new-rcr-deal/
American Motorcyclist Association appoints Vice President of Industry Relations and Corporate Member Programs
American Motorcyclist Association(AMA) PICKERINGTON, Ohio, Thu, 28 Apr 2011 The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce that industry veteran Jim Williams has joined the association as Vice President of Industry Relations & Corporate Member Programs. Williams will be...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/04/american_motorcyclist_ass_8.php
Cadillac developing soft-top convertible to fit between ATS and CTS
Filed under: Convertible, Etc., Cadillac, Rumormill, Luxury
Cadillac may be having thoughts of jumping back into the convertible game. Recent history hasn't been kind to drop heads with a Wreath and Crest in the grille, but rumors kicking up on the web say that the automaker is planning to unveil a new convertible based on the company's Alpha platform.
Car and Driver reports that the vehicle will slot between the upcoming ATS and the next-generation CTS and that it will borrow very little sheetmetal from either of its siblings. Buyers can expect to find a folding soft top instead of the heavier retractable hard top favored by some competitors.
What's under the hood? Nothing's set in stone at the moment, though we'd guess any number of six or eight-cylinder options could pop up behind the headlights. Given that the model isn't set to debut until 2014, General Motors may get really wild and shove a turbocharged four-cylinder into the engine bay.
Regardless of powerplant options, the topless Cadillac will likely find itself squaring off against the Audi A5 Cabriolet and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet when it touches down. Stay tuned for more information, if and when it comes.
[Source: Car and Driver | Image: Zach Bowman / AOL]
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Caudill Comes-Up Huge
Jim Caudill Jr. once again came up huge, this time putting a seal on the 2011 Season 1 NASCAR iRacing.com Class A Series Championship (NiCAS). The Mid-South sim racer reminded everyone what he is capable of throughout the season but especially in holding-off a hard charging Josh Berry in the final weeks to win the overall championship by a dominating 204 points. “First of all, it was a blast to race against such awesome competition this season,” says Caudill.� “Josh (Berry), PJ (Stergios), and Kevin (King) gave me one heck of a run and I feel fortunate to be able to come away with the title.� I just want to thank everybody that helped me out this season; those guys know who they are. “I really felt like I got [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/caudill-comes-up-huge/
Mazda CX-5 Mule Spied in SoCal
Thanks to an observant reader in San Juan Capistrano, California, we have our first spy shot of Mazda?s next crossover, the CX-5. The mule seen here appears to be wearing a sectioned rear door and other parts from the much larger CX-7, an example of which Mazda conveniently parked nearby to aid our comparison. The [...]
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Bautista aiming for Estoril return
Alvaro Bautista is aiming to return to MotoGP at this weekend's Portuguese Grand Prix after almost six weeks out through injury. The Suzuki rider broke his left leg after crashing in practice for the season-opening grand prix in Qatar, and was replaced by John Hopkins in Spain earlier this month
Utility Cycling Tips From Bike Zealot Martha Stewart
Stewart talks up cycling as transportation with Emilia Crotty of Bike New York
In addition to nerve-wracking weather, one sure sign of spring is the re-emergence of the bicycle as pop culture totem. If you’re on many catalogue mailing lists, you’ve probably seen them — gleaming utility bikes and cruisers at the ready as toned and [...]
In addition to nerve-wracking weather, one sure sign of spring is the re-emergence of the bicycle as pop culture totem. If you’re on many catalogue mailing lists, you’ve probably seen them — gleaming utility bikes and cruisers at the ready as toned and [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2011/04/28/utility-cycling-tips-from-bike-zealot-martha-stewart/
Contest: Kurt Busch ? Shell Pennzoil Racing Die-Cast Car
WIN A KURT BUSCH DIECAST CAR FROM SHELL/PENNZOIL RACING Prize for this contest provided by Shell/Pennzoil Racing is: ?������� 1 (1:24) scale No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Racing Kurt Busch die-cast car For your chance to win, simply answer the following Kurt Busch trivia question in the comments section of this page. TRIVIA: WHAT YEAR DID [...]
Kenny Youngblood to Focus on Texas Racers on Zizzo Racing Dragster in Houston
Zizzo Racing O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 TJ Zizzo is racing the PEAK Motor Oil/Herculiner rail this weekend in the 23rd Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway with...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/04/kenny_youngblood_to_focus.php
giovedì 28 aprile 2011
iRacer Profile ? Kenny Humpe
Last week we introduced James Kirkham in this space, a successful SCCA racer who moved from Oregon to Charlotte to be in the midst of the motorsports business and give himself the best chance of furthering his career as a professional racer.� This week we bring you Kenny Humpe, who recently relocated to Charlotte from Ohio . . . do you sense a pattern developing?� Unlike Kirkham, Humpe moved to Charlotte to pursue his education, in this case a degree in mechanical engineering at UNC Charlotte. A long-time iRacer, Humpe has raced and beat the best in the Impala Class A and Chevy Silverado.� And self-deprecating comments about his road racing skills notwithstanding, more than 40% of his nearly 200 wins in iRacing competition have come on tracks where the [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/iracer-profile-kenny-humpe/
O?Neill: Turbo limit will help Cruze
Paul O'Neill believes the punishing nature of the Thruxton circuit and the reduction in boost for the turbo-charged cars will allow his normally aspirated Chevrolet Cruze to run at the front of the British Touring Car Championship round this weekend. O'Neill's Tech-Speed Cruze had a difficult run at Donington Park and has a best 2011 finish of third, in the reversed grid race at the Brands Hatch opener.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/btcc/oneill-turbo-limit-will-help-cruze/
Nieminen Notches Another
Round Five of the iRacing.com World Championship Series Road Racing (iWCSRR) paid a visit to the twisty and dusty turns of the Infineon Raceway, where Jesse Nieminen jumped his way to the front of the pack to claim his third victory of the season. The My3id Team sim-racer started from the second row of the grid in fourth position, and by the time the first round of pit-stops arrived, Nieminen was up to third position, after capitalising on an error by Ilkka Haapala. This is when the Finn launched his Williams-Toyota FW31 into the lead, as a hair-raisingly fast entry to pit lane and subsequent high-speed service brought him out alongside erstwhile leader Luca Masier and ahead of Greger Huttu, who’d over-shot his pit box. ?Everyone pitted on the same [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/nieminen-notches-another/
Audi fastest in morning test session
The new Audi R18 TDI topped the times in the first session of the Le Mans Test Day. Romain Dumas ended the first four-hour period on a 3m27.900s lap, which was just over half a second quicker than team-mate Benoit Treluyer. The three Audis blocked out the top three positions, with the first Peugeot 908 HDi on a 3m30.516s in the hands of Anthony Davidson
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/audi-fastest-in-morning-test-session/
Bugatti Veyron Johnny Cash and Moody Blues Editions Appear at Shanghai Show
Okay, so those names aren’t official, but two Veyrons did show up at the 2011 Shanghai auto show: One based on the 1200-hp Super Sport and the other a riff on the targa-roofed and 1001-hp-weakling Grand Sport. Let’s cover the roofless one first. Commissioned by an unspecified buyer from an unspecified location, this one is [...]
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IZOD INDYCAR Premier Series Watkins Glen
It always feels like a special time when one visits Watkins Glen.� Not just for the beautiful woodland that surrounds it, but for the feel that the place gives out.� It has an aura of history that wraps around one?s soul as soon as one enters the place.� So much has happened here over the many years, road racing in North America was almost born here, and in that sense it reminds me of a trip to Spa-Francorchamps, Le Mans or the Nordschliefe.� So many racers have pedaled cars over this tarmac, so many of the great have won here, and far too many have lost their lives here. The third round of the iRacing.com IZOD INDYCAR Premier Series took place at this hallowed circuit over April the 16th, with [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/indycar-news/izod-indycar-premier-series-watkins-glen/
Today?s Headlines
Sweetheart Deals to Build Parking Lots Keep on Coming (News)
TLC Approves New Decal Reminding Cab Passengers to Look for Cyclists Before They Exit (City Room)
Get Your Daily Dose of New York Post Bike Hate Right Here
The Weekend’s Tabloid Bikelash in a Nutshell: “Hipster Bike Nazis Are Killing Grandma!” (Gothamist)
Gas Tax Pandering Grips Albany Like It’s [...]
TLC Approves New Decal Reminding Cab Passengers to Look for Cyclists Before They Exit (City Room)
Get Your Daily Dose of New York Post Bike Hate Right Here
The Weekend’s Tabloid Bikelash in a Nutshell: “Hipster Bike Nazis Are Killing Grandma!” (Gothamist)
Gas Tax Pandering Grips Albany Like It’s [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2011/04/26/todays-headlines-1127/
Activists hope Bahrain is not reinstated
Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has been urged not to reinstate the Bahrain Grand Prix to the world championship calendar until the Gulf State's political situation has returned to normal. With ongoing conflict between the authorities and pro-democracy activists, and the island under a State of Emergency, there already appears little chance of this year's Bahrain GP getting rescheduled.
Trevor Bayne Undergoing Medical Tests; Will Not Race in Richmond this Weekend
2011 NNS Trevor Bayne - Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCARCONCORD, N.C. (April 28, 2011) ? Roush Fenway?s Trevor Bayne has been hospitalized and is undergoing tests for symptoms that are thought to be related to the insect bite he sustained earlier this month. ?Trevor was not feeling well early this week and he...more»
Audi fastest in morning test session
The new Audi R18 TDI topped the times in the first session of the Le Mans Test Day. Romain Dumas ended the first four-hour period on a 3m27.900s lap, which was just over half a second quicker than team-mate Benoit Treluyer. The three Audis blocked out the top three positions, with the first Peugeot 908 HDi on a 3m30.516s in the hands of Anthony Davidson
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/audi-fastest-in-morning-test-session/
Team JEGS / Pre-race Notes
Team JEGS NHRA Division 3 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis, Ind. (April 29-May 1) There will be four JEGS Mail Order entries competing in this weekend's event including Mike Coughlin (Top Sportsman), T.J. Coughlin (Super Comp),...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/04/team_jegs_pre-race_notes_1.php
2013 Ford Taurus design points the way for next Falcon, Mondeo
Filed under: New York Auto Show, Sedan, Wagon, Ford, Australia, Design/Style
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If you've been wondering exactly what Ford has in mind for the next-generation Falcon, look no further than the recently revealed 2013 Taurus for a few clues. Ford design guru J Mays has officially made it clear that the look of the sedan will be transposed onto several of the automaker's other products, including models like the Mondeo and Falcon. The crew from Go Auto spoke to Mays at the New York International Auto Show last week where the designer said that the corporate look will still allow each model to flex its character.
Mays said that the design was heavily influenced by vehicles like the Audi A6 and that the new trapezoidal grille design on the 2013 Taurus will allow the vehicle's face to be easily applied to a range of products. Even so, don't expect to see exact carbon copies across the dealer lot. Mays made it clear that the design can be modified to deliver everything from an aggressive visage to a more subdued look.
[Source: Go Auto]
2013 Ford Taurus design points the way for next Falcon, Mondeo originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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NYC Taxi of Tomorrow Finalist Karsan May Build Vehicles in Brooklyn
New York City?s known the end of the Crown Vic era was nigh for some time now. Everyone with a stake in the taxi industry has been planning for it?repair shops even hoard parts?and New York’s Taxi and Limousine Commission is holding a competition for the city?s next cab. There are now but a mere [...]
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Brabus Takes Downsized Mercedes-Benz V-8s and Upsizes Their Power
Brabus, the Mercedes-Benz tuning company that has long specialized in granting Benzes more power than anyone thought imaginable, is in serious trouble. It’s under fire from a new competitor: not Lorinser, not Renntech, and not Kleeman. No, the threat to Brabus in the insane-horsepower-for-Benzes battle comes from Mercedes-Benz itself. The new twin-turbocharged 4.7-liter V-8, being [...]
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2012 Subaru Impreza Debuts @ 2011 New York Auto Show ? Video
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See the streets of Long Beach through the eyes of Corvette Racing
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Corvette Racing went into the ALMS round in Long Beach, California ready for a fight. Coming off of the long grind that is 12 Hours of Sebring, the two-hour slam around a concrete-lined street course promised a new challenge for the team and drivers. As promised, the race was a hard fight, demanding the drivers stay vicious and focused from beginning to end.
Despite a lackluster last-place qualifying effort for the number 3 machine, car number 4 managed a second-place grid spot. Ten minutes in, Corvette Racing had first place, though they were only able to hang on until around minute 40. Despite its less-than-desirable start, car 3 managed to work its way up the ranks to a respectable finish.
Both cars came away with the scars of an all-out street race, but managed to finish near the top of the heap. Corvette Racing now heads into LeMans with a renewed focus and the momentum of two positive results in California. Click past the break to see the team's results and get a closer look at the action.
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World Touring Car Championship and Infineon Raceway Plan Event for 2012
Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (April 25, 2011) The FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) and Infineon Raceway have tentatively reached an agreement that would bring the world championship to the Sonoma Valley in September 2012....
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/04/world_touring_car_champio.php
Smith Slaughters SoBo
The short track stars of the iRacing.com Street Stock Series headed to South Boston Speedway this past week to conclude a successful second season of online racing competition.� 877 sim racers took part in the activities during Week Twelve, but it was one who stood above them all.� Tyler Smith (Florida) earned the most points during Week Twelve by the slimmest of margins (one point) over season champion, Nick Ottinger (Carolina).� Josh Wronkowski (Florida), David Zardoya (Iberia) and Paul Kusheba (Connecticut) round-out the top five for Week Twelve. Even though Tyler Smith earned the most points for Week Twelve, it was Jake Walters (Carolina) who brought home the win in the 2774 Strength of Field (SoF), the highest of the week.� Nickolas Poland (New England) finished in second place, 0.539 [...]
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Seat to build IBX crossover based on Audi Q3
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Seat was awarded the internal contract to build the Audi Q3 at its factory in Martorell, Spain, but jobs aren't the only thing the Spanish subsidiary of Volkswagen may get out of the arrangement. According to a new report from What Car?, Seat will receive a production version of the IBX concept on the same platform.
The IBX show car was unveiled last month at the Geneva Motor Show, packing a hybrid powertrain and coupe-like three-door bodystyle. When it enters production - tipped for sometime next year - it is likely to more closely follow convention in both drivetrain and layout.
The last time Seat developed a crossover was with the Tribu concept of 2007, though its production was halted midway through its development process when the global economy began to tank.
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mercoledì 27 aprile 2011
Under Pressure, AASHTO Withdraws Objection to Stronger Bike-Ped Rules
The Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials is withdrawing its opposition to an important federal policy change that puts cyclists and pedestrians on a more equal footing with motorists.
Should infrastructure like bike lanes come standard on transportation projects that receive federal funding? AASHTO is reconsidering its opposition to an FHWA policy that makes accommodating [...]
Should infrastructure like bike lanes come standard on transportation projects that receive federal funding? AASHTO is reconsidering its opposition to an FHWA policy that makes accommodating [...]
Valsecchi fastest in Barcelona test
Davide Valsecchi topped the times on the first day of the final pre-season test at Barcelona, ahead of the start of the GP2 Series season in Turkey. The Team AirAsia driver finished as second quickest in the morning session but then raised his pace in the afternoon, finishing the day on top with a best time of 1m29.718s on a sunny day at the Circuit de Catalunya
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/formula-cars/gp2/valsecchi-fastest-in-barcelona-test/
Chevrolet dominates second practice
Chevrolet has laid down a marker ahead of this afternoon's World Touring Car Championship qualifying sessions at Zolder by locking out the top three places in second practice.
Kubica leaves hospital 11 weeks after crash (PA SportsTicker)
Polish Formula One driver Robert Kubica has left the hospital 11 weeks after suffering severe injuries during a rally crash.
2012 Nissan Versa Sedan ? Auto Shows
Nissan?s new subcompact is all-new and positively less distinctive?thank goodness. Nissan?s biggest news at the New York auto show is small in scale, but important in terms of a market segment that?s likely to expand in direct proportion to escalating fuel prices. Meet the 2012 Versa sedan, the second generation of Nissan?s four-door subcompact. While [...]
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Nominees Announced for 2012 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class
NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR 2012 NASCAR HALL OF FAME CLASS Earles, Isaac, Owens, Richter and Leonard Wood Join List Of Legends DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 19, 2011) ? NASCAR announced today the list of 25 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame?s third induction class to be enshrined in January 2012. From that list, five inductees [...]
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NASCAR Post Season Awards Remain the same
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 20, 2011) ? NASCAR has announced dates and sites for its 2011 postseason championship celebrations. Riding the momentum of 2010?s highly successful awards shows, all of this year?s events will return to the same sites. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony will again be held at Wynn Las Vegas. This [...]
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Audi fastest in morning test session
The new Audi R18 TDI topped the times in the first session of the Le Mans Test Day. Romain Dumas ended the first four-hour period on a 3m27.900s lap, which was just over half a second quicker than team-mate Benoit Treluyer. The three Audis blocked out the top three positions, with the first Peugeot 908 HDi on a 3m30.516s in the hands of Anthony Davidson
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Mann to enter Indy with Conquest
Pippa Mann will drive for Conquest Racing in this year's Indianapolis 500, the team announced on Tuesday. The British driver will join Sebastian Saavedra to complete the team's line for the race.
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Callaway Supercharges Chevy Pickups and SUVs to Create SportTrucks
Callaway, known for building hotted-up Camaros and Corvettes, has assembled a package to be applied to Chevy’s trucks and sport-utes. Callaway will build a SportTruck from any Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500HD, Avalanche, Tahoe, or Suburban with a gas engine. The package is the same for each, and tops the engine with an Eaton TVS supercharger [...]
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iRacer Profile ? Kenny Humpe
Last week we introduced James Kirkham in this space, a successful SCCA racer who moved from Oregon to Charlotte to be in the midst of the motorsports business and give himself the best chance of furthering his career as a professional racer.� This week we bring you Kenny Humpe, who recently relocated to Charlotte from Ohio . . . do you sense a pattern developing?� Unlike Kirkham, Humpe moved to Charlotte to pursue his education, in this case a degree in mechanical engineering at UNC Charlotte. A long-time iRacer, Humpe has raced and beat the best in the Impala Class A and Chevy Silverado.� And self-deprecating comments about his road racing skills notwithstanding, more than 40% of his nearly 200 wins in iRacing competition have come on tracks where the [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/iracer-profile-kenny-humpe/
IntelliLink Infotainment System is Buick and GMC?s Version of Chevrolet MyLink
Buick and GMC have pulled the wraps off of their IntelliLink system, the tri-shield and professional grade brands’ answer to Ford?s Sync and its GM stablemate?s Chevrolet MyLink infotainment systems. Given that bow-tie bits have been underpinning GM?s more luxurious brands for decades now, it?s not exactly shocking to learn that IntelliLink is essentially MyLink [...]
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Fiat 500C to Start at $20,000, Configurator Live
U.S. pricing for the Fiat 500C has been announced, and the diminutive droptop will start at $20,000 for the base Pop model, or a hefty $4000 more than a 500 Pop three-door hatchback. (For reference, Smart puts a $3K premium on the convertible version of its Fortwo Passion.) The top-spec 500C Lounge, the only other [...]
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The Final Lap #153 ? Richard Petty Is Our Guest
SHOW #153 – We recap Talladega and talk with The King, Richard Petty. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Paul Northrop. LISTEN HERE (About 36 mins) Download audio file (tfl_podcast_153_11.mp3) SUBSCRIBE HERE DOWNLOAD HERE SUBSCRIBE FROM iTUNES: Take us with you! Subscribe to our audio shows from iTunes, and they will automatically show up on your [...]
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Solberg: Make running order random
Former World Rally champion Petter Solberg has advocated drawing lots to solve the running order issue which is currently dividing opinion in the sport. For the first day of a WRC round, the drivers run in championship order and then competitive order for the following two days. The drivers are eager for the system to be changed on gravel events, where the car first on the road is forced to sweep the road clean of the loose stones
Bye, Jr Wins Charlotte ITZR Trucks Series Race
The InTheZoneRacing.com Truck Series took to the iRacing.com version of the Charlotte Motor Speedway for race number five in the 14 race inaugural season.� 24 sim racers posted times in qualifying with first time ITZR racers Chris Keogh of Illinois and David Rattler filling-out the front row, with subsequently Keogh jumping to an early lead around the 1.5 mile high-banked speedway at the green flag. Last week’s winner Trenton Moriarity of Washington struck trouble early when he spun off Turn Four and collided with the outside wall. The incident also collected John Hensley, ending both drivers’ races on Lap Seven.� Nine laps later, Jeremy Davis of New England (who stood third in the series points standings entering the race) spun and triggered a chain reaction crash involving Rattler and John-Michael [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/bye-jr-wins-charlotte-itzr-trucks-series-race/
2012 Chrysler 300C SRT8 Debuts @ 2011 New York Auto Show ? Video
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martedì 26 aprile 2011
Williams backed to turn season around
Williams has the qualities it needs to turn around its disappointing start to the year, believes shareholder Toto Wolff, once it has found the answers as to why its promising pre-season form has not delivered results so far. The Grove-based outfit has experienced its worst ever start to a Formula 1 season, and the team is currently evaluating what changes it has to make to improve the situation.
Name That Shifter, No. 20: Toyota Celica Supra
On Monday we presented this week?s shifter and asked you to identify the make and model of the vehicle from whence it came. You all had little trouble identifying this week?s shifter as belonging to an early ?80?s Toyota Celica Supra. The first commenter to correctly identify it as a 1982 model was grinder74, who [...]
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F1: Kubica Leaves Hospital 11 Weeks After Crash
Robert Kubica is expected to spend a short time at his home in Monaco, then move to Tuscany to continue rehabilitation...
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The Hit List: 10 Top Debuts from the 2011 New York Auto Show ? Feature
Best of the Big Apple: The season-ender turns out to be a fruitful auto show. Once again, the annual sheetmetal gathering in New York marks the end of auto-show season. Now it?s time for the playoffs. Wait, no, that?s hockey. Now?s the time for us to reflect on the important, exciting, and downright awesome debuts [...]
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McLaren pushing for qualifying pace
McLaren will throw all it can into an upgrade package for its car over the next few weeks, as it eyes closing down the performance gap to main rivals Red Bull Racing at the Turkish Grand Prix. Although great driving and a good strategy call helped Lewis Hamilton end Sebastian Vettel's winning streak in Formula 1 in Shanghai, McLaren is under no illusions that it needs to lift its game.
McLaren says spot-on strategy vital
McLaren believes that ironing out strategy mistakes is going to be just as important as bringing improvements to its car in its bid to beat Red Bull Racing to the world title this year. With McLaren working flat out to deliver the car upgrades that it feels it needs to get on even-terms with Red Bull Racing in qualifying, the team is also aware that a quick car is no use if errors are made in tyre tactics. And there was no better proof of that than in China last weekend when Sebastian Vettel failed to convert his dominant pole position performance into a race win after he stuck to a two-stop strategy.
Renault pushing for ?perfect? weekends
Renault boss Eric Boullier says his team must strive to deliver perfect weekends on track if it is to repeat the podium finishes of the first two races of the season.
Kevin Lepage Joins Means Motorsports For Richmond
2011 NNS Kevin Lepage - Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCARVeteran Driver Kevin Lepage, who started the season with Rensi Motorsports a team that ceased operations after Texas, announced that he will be behind the wheel of the #52 TRX Alliance Chevrolet this week at Richmond. Kevin started 4 races for Jimmy Means last...more»
Volkswagen Likely To Add Diesel Tiguan in the U.S.
Volkswagen is thrilled that between 20 and 25 percent of its total vehicles sold in the U.S. are sold with diesel engines, but the company is hungry for more. An executive has told us that the company would be eager to expand the number of models it offers here with a diesel option. As it [...]
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Lotus covers over 1000km of testing
The car that will take Lotus back to the Le Mans 24 Hours has completed more than 1,000km of testing ahead of its public debut at Sunday's Le Mans Test Day.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/lotus-covers-over-1000km-of-testing/
Kyle Busch Better than Average at Richmond
Kyle Busch (M&M's Pretzels) with Crew Chief Dave Rogers - Photo Credit:Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCARHUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (April 26, 2011) ? Kyle Busch ? winner of 93 races among NASCAR?s top three divisions ? has never been described as average. Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M?s Pretzel Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), is...more»
Kenny Wallace Takes 12th At Tennessee Track
RAB Racing with Brack Maggard LogoCONCORD, N.C. (April 25, 2011) ? RAB Racing with Brack Maggard and Kenny Wallace found their rhythm in ?Music City? last weekend as the team started and finished inside the top-12 as Wallace piloted the No. 09 TRX Alliance Toyota Camry to a 12th place finish in the NASCAR Nationwide...more»
GT: Michael Waltrip Racing Eyes Expansion To Sportscars
For the last two years, NASCAR star Michael Waltrip and business partner Rob Kauffman have traveled the world competing in a variety of endurance races. Now after making their debut at Le Mans last weekend, the duo are looking to take their sportscar effort to the next level. Kauffman has confirmed to SPEED.com that Michael...more»
Mercedes-Benz Definitely Planning A-class AMG, 300-Plus-HP Turbo Four Possible
It’s not just twin-turbocharged V-12s that demonstrate the hunger for power that gnaws at AMG engineers?it’s also the way Mercedes-Benz’s performance sub-brand massages virtually everything the company makes. Even the Gel�ndewagen and its humble, militarized 1970s-era architecture is turned into the G55 AMG. With Benz’s A-class concept presaging a production model, we’ve received confirmation from [...]
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