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Corvette Airs New TV Commercial During ABC’s 12 Hours of Sebring Broadcast [Video]
Posted in Racing, Video by: TimothyT on: 03/23/2011 06:30 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
As Corvette is the title sponsor of Sunday Afternoon’s ABC Sport’s broadcast of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, it only makes sense to educate viewers how closely related the production cars are to the ALMS GT racers. To do so, GM showcases the Corvette ZR1 while spokesman Tim Allen tells viewers that when they decided to take 638-horsepower Corvette racing, they had to dial back the power just to be fair to Porsche, Ferrari and BMW. For Corvette’s competition on the track and in the showrooms, sometimes the truth hurts.Source: Corvette Airs New TV Commercial During ABC’s 12 Hours of Sebring Broadcast [Video]
Nissan GT-R vs Cadillac Station Wagon [Video]
Posted in Racing, Video by: TimothyT on: 03/16/2011 04:33 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Godzilla (Nissan GT-R) vs Family Station Wagon (Cadillac CTS-V Station Wagon): See what happens when they line up for a 1/4 mile showdown at Lonestar Motorsports Park!Top Gear USA headed for second season, Tanner abandons drifting for rallycross
Posted in Automotive, Racing by: TimothyT on: 02/11/2011 10:44 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Two-time Formula DRIFT champion Tanner Foust is stepping away from Formula DRIFT series competition for the 2011 season to focus on increased television commitments and a packed rallycross competition schedule."The past seven years of drifting with Formula D were incredible and I owe a lot to the sport that helped launch my professional career," said Foust. "I still believe it is one of the best places for grassroots racers to find their professional legs and learn to make a living behind the wheel."
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NASCAR changes its points system
Posted in Racing by: TimothyT on: 01/28/2011 09:40 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
NASCAR is replacing the complicated scoring system it has used since 1975 with a more straightforward format.A race winner will receive 43 points under the new system, and the points will decrease down to 1 for the 43rd-place driver. There will be three bonus points for the winner, one bonus point for every driver who leads a lap, and one bonus point to the driver that leads the most laps.
The maximum points available now will be 48.
Source: NASCAR changes its points system
Pastrana's Nationwide debut slated for Indianapolis
Posted in Racing by: TimothyT on: 01/22/2011 06:54 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Travis Pastrana will drive the No. 99 Boost Mobile Toyota for Pastrana-Waltrip Racing in seven Nationwide Series races this season, including a mid-summer debut in Indianapolis designed to bridge NASCAR with the X Games. Pastrana plans to compete in at least 20 races in 2012.In addition to Indianapolis, Pastrana is scheduled to race in six of the final eight races: Richmond, Dover, Kansas, Texas, Phoenix and Homestead-Miami.
He has conquered so much that I might actually watch Nascar for this one. Yeeehaaaw!
Source: Pastrana's Nationwide debut slated for Indianapolis
Professional Driver Ben Collins Talks NASCAR, Driving as 007, and Life After Top Gear’s ‘The Stig’
Posted in Racing by: TimothyT on: 12/11/2010 11:22 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
"Some say that his genitals are on upside down, and that if he could be bothered he could crack the Da Vinci code in 43 seconds... " That's how "Top Gear"' host Jeremy Clarkson once described the show's phantasmal test driver, "The Stig." However, just a few months later, Clarkson public assailed the British driver behind the "Stig" mask for blowing the lid off the character's secret identity. "Everyone now knows his real name — it's 'The Twat.'. Actually, to give him his full name it's 'The Greedy Twat.' " That "Twat's" name is Ben Collins. He's the professional race car and stunt driver formerly employed by the BBC to joyride dream cars around the show's famous test track. After a lengthy and costly lawsuit in the British high court, Collins officially took off the Stig's helmet this past August by publishing "The Man in the White Suit," an autobiographical "Top Gear" tell-all. The book was released in the United States this week.BroBible has the exclusive interview.
Source: Professional Driver Ben Collins Talks NASCAR, Driving as 007, and Life After Top Gear’s ‘The Stig’
1,000 mph car project on track [Video]
Posted in Automotive, Racing, Video by: TimothyT on: 11/22/2010 12:32 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
The British project to develop a 1,000mph car is on target to meet its goals, says director Richard Noble.Construction will start on the rear of the Bloodhound vehicle in January, with an attempt on the World Land Speed record expected in 2012.
"We've got companies all over the world wanting to sponsor the car," Mr Noble told BBC News.
"We've actually got more people who want to financially back this thing than we've got space for them."
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Gulf Porsche 997 GT2 250km/h Fly Bys & Accelerations
Posted in Racing, Video by: TimothyT on: 11/17/2010 10:57 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Odds are you will never see one of these cars, but you can enjoy this video uploaded to YouTube. Here is an awesome looking Porsche 997 GT2 in light blue/orange racing Gulf livery at the Misano racetrack during a private Porsche event. In the track scenes you can see a couple of fly bys at around 250km/h and some accelerations with some other GT3s and GT2s. Not a loud car, but gotta love the noise of the twin turbo!Read more
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Drifting at the AMG Driving Academy [Video]
Posted in Racing, Video by: TimothyT on: 11/17/2010 10:55 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
A little behind the scenes clip taken during the AMG driving Academy. On a closed, world famous racetrack (Laguna Seca), a pro-driver from the AMG Driving Academy demonstrates the razor sharp handling of the E63 AMG. Note: This video was taken on a secure, closed race circuit with skilled professional drivers, please do not attempt.NHRA Unleashed Sneak Preview # 8 [Video]
Posted in Racing, Video by: TimothyT on: 11/17/2010 10:34 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
A preview of upcoming NHRA races. Check out the Mustang and Camaro in this video!Read more
John Force wins 15th Funny Car title [Video]
Posted in Racing, Video by: TimothyT on: 11/15/2010 09:42 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
The old man did it. Against all odds, he did it.Other old-timers have come back for dramatic moments in the annals of sports.
None like this one.
John Force's legacy as the greatest drag racer ever to strap into a hot rod was secure before he clinched his logic-defying 15th NHRA Funny Car championship Sunday.
But now? Now he's something more. Now he's legend. Now he's immortal.
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Chevrolet to Compete in 2012 IndyCar Series with New V-6 Engine
Posted in Automotive, Racing by: TimothyT on: 11/14/2010 08:32 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Chevrolet will compete in the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series with a new twin-turbocharged, direct-injected V-6 racing engine powered by renewable E85 ethanol fuel. The new purpose-built Chevy IndyCar engine will be developed jointly by General Motors and Ilmor Engineering.Team Penske is the first IndyCar team to commit to Chevrolet power in 2012. The Chevrolet IndyCar engine will be available to all entrants in accordance with the series' regulations.
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Coughlin to Step Away from Pro Stock Class in 2011
Posted in Racing by: TimothyT on: 11/13/2010 06:00 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Five-time world champion drag racer Jeg Coughlin Jr. has announced he will not return to Pro Stock in 2011. One of the most prolific drivers in NHRA history, Coughlin is planning a less hectic schedule of Sportsman events in a variety of race cars in 2011, forgoing the time demands of the 22-race professional circuit.Read more
Cheating? Pastrana's 2011 NASCAR Strategy Leaked to Inside Line
Posted in Racing, Weird by: TimothyT on: 11/12/2010 08:40 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Looks like InsideLine is having some fun with the Travis Pastrana heading to Nascar deal by coming up with a graphic showing his strategy for racing in Nascar. Naturally, the turn right here thing comes into play but it still gave me a chuckle. I don’t want to place their image here since that's the entire joke, so click the source link to check it out.Source: Cheating? Pastrana's 2011 NASCAR Strategy Leaked to Inside Line
Travis Pastrana To Nascar With Pastrana-Waltrip Racing [Video]
Posted in Racing by: TimothyT on: 11/11/2010 05:17 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
It is official; Travis Pastrana is coming to Nascar as they continue their desperation to attract new fans. We wish him well.Jeff Burton and Jeff Gordon fight at Texas Motorspeedway [Video]
Posted in Racing by: TimothyT on: 11/09/2010 08:11 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Jeff Burton and Jeff Gordon get together in turn 2 destroying both cars. Jeff Gordon walks down the back straightaway towards Jeff Burton, and the rest is history.Read more
New Dodge Charger Nose Approved by NASCAR for 2011 Season
Posted in Racing by: TimothyT on: 11/08/2010 03:10 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
“With the introduction of the all-new 2011 Dodge Charger for the street, we worked closely with Penske Racing to develop the Dodge brand identity while maintaining neutral aerodynamics within the NASCAR rules,” said Dave Bailey, Senior Manager of Dodge Motorsports Engineering. “Coupled with NASCAR’s new common lower nose for 2011, the revised front end carries the image and character of the Charger forward in true Dodge performance fashion.”
Skip Barber Racing School Announces Annual Holiday Gift Certificate Sale
Posted in Racing, Shopping by: TimothyT on: 11/05/2010 11:11 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Skip Barber Racing School announces its annual holiday sale. Save 20% on gift certificates purchased now through November 30th and save 15% when purchased between December 1st and December 31st.Gift certificates purchased at any value can be applied towards any school at Skip Barber, making the perfect present for that special someone who already has everything.
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2011 Ferrari Challenge Season Announced
Posted in Racing by: TimothyT on: 11/04/2010 10:31 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Ferrari North America is pleased to announce the calendar of the 2011 Ferrari Challenge Season, which will see the debut of the new 458 challenge, the fifth and latest generation of challenge cars.This year's schedule will take the drivers to exciting new tracks, as well as to some of the most popular and familiar ones in North America.
The official kick-off will be during the May 1st weekend at the Infineon Raceway, in the heart of California wine country.
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Villeneuve admits F1 hopes now over
Posted in Racing by: TimothyT on: 11/04/2010 09:00 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Jacques Villeneuve has admitted he has given up on trying to get back into Formula 1 following the FIA's decision not to give his proposed team an entry for 2011.The 1997 world champion had been pushing hard for a return to the F1 grid in recent years, and was lined up for a seat with the Stefan team had it been given an entry this year.
Source: Villeneuve admits F1 hopes now over
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