Shocking news... Best of luck to him for a full and short recovery.
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Well the ALMS season is just around the corner with winter testing at Sebring only a little over two weeks away. This should be another great year in the GT class. Corvette Racing added Tommy Milner to the #3 car after two years with BMW and a BMW heritage with is father.
With the addition of a possible Panoz Abruzzis, Lamborghini and possibly 1 or 2 more Doran built Ford GTs from ACS Express joining the fight along with the Corvette's, Ferrari's, Porsche's and BMW's it is going to be exciting.
The major issue I have but will learn to live with is the new broadcast deal ALMS has signed. It has its perks in that there will be live qualifying and the full race live. The problem is it will be streaming on the internet on ESPN3.co and for some of the races, if not all also available on americanlemans.com. The issue I have is not being able to DVR the races and watch when I have the time. Oh well I guess this is the way of the future so I am going into the season with an open mind.
With the addition of a possible Panoz Abruzzis, Lamborghini and possibly 1 or 2 more Doran built Ford GTs from ACS Express joining the fight along with the Corvette's, Ferrari's, Porsche's and BMW's it is going to be exciting.
The major issue I have but will learn to live with is the new broadcast deal ALMS has signed. It has its perks in that there will be live qualifying and the full race live. The problem is it will be streaming on the internet on ESPN3.co and for some of the races, if not all also available on americanlemans.com. The issue I have is not being able to DVR the races and watch when I have the time. Oh well I guess this is the way of the future so I am going into the season with an open mind.
Hate watching TV on my PC. At least Grand-Am is still on Speed.
Casey Stoner shocked to top Sepang timesheets
By Matthew Birt - MCN
MotoGP
01 February 2011 14:55
Casey Stoner declared himself 'surprised' after he kicked off preparations for the 2011 MotoGP world championship in brilliant fashion today, the Aussie ending the opening day of testing at Sepang with the fastest time.
The new Repsol Honda star posted a best time of 2.01.574 in the final half-an-hour to finish a comfortable 0.403s clear of closest rival and reigning world champion Jorge Lorenzo.
The 2007 world champion spent most of the day working on a new clutch set-up and engine braking system to try and cure Honda's persistent braking stability issues that has been a major weakness of the RC212V previously.
But Stoner said he was delighted with his first day with Honda enjoying a morale-boosting start to 2011 with Dani Pedrosa third and Italian Marco Simoncelli fourth fastest in hot and humid conditions.
Stoner said: "Braking stability was the weakest point of the bike and the last three exits today we definitely found something that seems to be working in a very good direction. I felt comfortable on the bike and with a lot of laps on the tyres the times were a lot faster than I managed earlier. The problem we had in Valencia was the chattering in the braking point, especially the last part just before you arrive in the corner. We reduced the chatter all day and the last few exits we made a big step and reduced it a lot more, so now there is almost nothing and this is where we felt much more comfortable. I started to be more aggressive in the entry of the corner because I felt the tyre wasn't pushing. But I didn't expect to be able to go so fast with the soft tyre. I didn't imagine we could make such a big jump. I managed to be fastest and for me this was a big surprise and a nice cherry on top."
Stoner opted to only ride the 2011 factory RC212V and he confirmed he will evaluate a new chassis he requested after his debut in Valencia last month.
He revealed what he hoped the new frame would delivery by adding: "I'm hoping to increase the rear grip. Already we have quite good grip but you can always improve. With hard tyres we have a little bit too much spinning when we pick up the bike. The front part of the chassis is more or less the same but the rear is a little bit different in stiffness."
By Matthew Birt - MCN
MotoGP
01 February 2011 14:55
Casey Stoner declared himself 'surprised' after he kicked off preparations for the 2011 MotoGP world championship in brilliant fashion today, the Aussie ending the opening day of testing at Sepang with the fastest time.
The new Repsol Honda star posted a best time of 2.01.574 in the final half-an-hour to finish a comfortable 0.403s clear of closest rival and reigning world champion Jorge Lorenzo.
The 2007 world champion spent most of the day working on a new clutch set-up and engine braking system to try and cure Honda's persistent braking stability issues that has been a major weakness of the RC212V previously.
But Stoner said he was delighted with his first day with Honda enjoying a morale-boosting start to 2011 with Dani Pedrosa third and Italian Marco Simoncelli fourth fastest in hot and humid conditions.
Stoner said: "Braking stability was the weakest point of the bike and the last three exits today we definitely found something that seems to be working in a very good direction. I felt comfortable on the bike and with a lot of laps on the tyres the times were a lot faster than I managed earlier. The problem we had in Valencia was the chattering in the braking point, especially the last part just before you arrive in the corner. We reduced the chatter all day and the last few exits we made a big step and reduced it a lot more, so now there is almost nothing and this is where we felt much more comfortable. I started to be more aggressive in the entry of the corner because I felt the tyre wasn't pushing. But I didn't expect to be able to go so fast with the soft tyre. I didn't imagine we could make such a big jump. I managed to be fastest and for me this was a big surprise and a nice cherry on top."
Stoner opted to only ride the 2011 factory RC212V and he confirmed he will evaluate a new chassis he requested after his debut in Valencia last month.
He revealed what he hoped the new frame would delivery by adding: "I'm hoping to increase the rear grip. Already we have quite good grip but you can always improve. With hard tyres we have a little bit too much spinning when we pick up the bike. The front part of the chassis is more or less the same but the rear is a little bit different in stiffness."
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Well from what I have read on Made In MotorSport.com (which is also an app for iPhone and iPod) it seems that the project manager for the India GP have been suspecited for corruption and if that is true then this might be the end of the India GP.
I have read this from my iPhone so if you want to read the full article please go to http://www.madeinmotorsport.com/en/
If you want to have my thoughts about this then I belive it is preaty sad that this project might have to be closed becuase I was really looking forward to the India GP.
I have read this from my iPhone so if you want to read the full article please go to http://www.madeinmotorsport.com/en/
If you want to have my thoughts about this then I belive it is preaty sad that this project might have to be closed becuase I was really looking forward to the India GP.
Pedrosa fastest at the end of day two
By Liam Marsden -MCN
MotoGP
02 February 2011 11:58
The second day of MotoGP testing at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia has ended, with Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa leading the way.
Team-mate Casey Stoner continued his good form with the second fastest time, in what was a good second day for Honda with five riders in the top seven.
Factory Yamaha duo Ben Spies and Jorge Lorenzo were the only non-Honda riders in the top seven, with the third and seventh fastest times respectively.
Nicky Hayden was the fastest Ducati in what has so far been a disappointing test for the Italian manufacturer. Valentino Rossi could only manage the 13th fastest time as he struggled to get to grips with his new red machine.
Lone Brit Cal Crutchlow posted the 15th fastest time on the Tech 3 Yamaha and has a small crash.
1 Dani Pedrosa, Repsol Honda Team 2:00.770
2 Casey Stoner, Repsol Honda Team +0.664
3 Ben Spies, Yamaha Factory Racing +0.738
4 Andrea Dovizioso, Repsol Honda Team +0.742
5 Marco Simoncelli, San Carlo Honda Gresini +0.752
6 Hiroshi Aoyama, San Carlo Honda Gresini +0.764
7 Jorge Lorenzo, Yamaha Factory Racing +0.793
8 Alvaro Bautista, Rizla Suzuki MotoGP +0.917
9 Colin Edwards, Monster Yamaha Tech 3 +0.952
10 Hector Barbera, Aspar Team +1.323
11 Nicky Hayden, Ducati Marlboro Team +1.609
12 Randy De Puniet, Pramac Racing Team +1.656
13 Valentino Rossi, Ducat Marlboro Team +1.827
14 Kousuke Akiyoshi, HRC Test Team +1.849
15 Cal Crutchlow, Monster Yamaha Tech 3 +2.262
16 Loris Capirossi, Pramac Racing Team +2.277
17 Karel Abraham, Cardion AB Motoracing +2.696
18 T2, Yamaha Test Team +3.140
19 Toni Elias, LCR Honda MotoGP +3.256
20 T1, Yamaha Test Team +3.372
By Liam Marsden -MCN
MotoGP
02 February 2011 11:58
The second day of MotoGP testing at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia has ended, with Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa leading the way.
Team-mate Casey Stoner continued his good form with the second fastest time, in what was a good second day for Honda with five riders in the top seven.
Factory Yamaha duo Ben Spies and Jorge Lorenzo were the only non-Honda riders in the top seven, with the third and seventh fastest times respectively.
Nicky Hayden was the fastest Ducati in what has so far been a disappointing test for the Italian manufacturer. Valentino Rossi could only manage the 13th fastest time as he struggled to get to grips with his new red machine.
Lone Brit Cal Crutchlow posted the 15th fastest time on the Tech 3 Yamaha and has a small crash.
1 Dani Pedrosa, Repsol Honda Team 2:00.770
2 Casey Stoner, Repsol Honda Team +0.664
3 Ben Spies, Yamaha Factory Racing +0.738
4 Andrea Dovizioso, Repsol Honda Team +0.742
5 Marco Simoncelli, San Carlo Honda Gresini +0.752
6 Hiroshi Aoyama, San Carlo Honda Gresini +0.764
7 Jorge Lorenzo, Yamaha Factory Racing +0.793
8 Alvaro Bautista, Rizla Suzuki MotoGP +0.917
9 Colin Edwards, Monster Yamaha Tech 3 +0.952
10 Hector Barbera, Aspar Team +1.323
11 Nicky Hayden, Ducati Marlboro Team +1.609
12 Randy De Puniet, Pramac Racing Team +1.656
13 Valentino Rossi, Ducat Marlboro Team +1.827
14 Kousuke Akiyoshi, HRC Test Team +1.849
15 Cal Crutchlow, Monster Yamaha Tech 3 +2.262
16 Loris Capirossi, Pramac Racing Team +2.277
17 Karel Abraham, Cardion AB Motoracing +2.696
18 T2, Yamaha Test Team +3.140
19 Toni Elias, LCR Honda MotoGP +3.256
20 T1, Yamaha Test Team +3.372
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I hope this is just a backpage newspaper story, especially considering my Indo-Pakistani ancestry.
Despite the slight despotism of the FIA, I am highly satisfied with the safety measures they have employed, and hopefully, F1 will still be the fastest and safest tier of motorsport in the world.
I feel somewhat relieved that they introduced a safer suspension to reduce the number of flying tyres hitting drivers' heads, but I still worry about neck protection, though, because in that aspect, I feel that F1 and lower open-wheel classes have improved very little since Tom Pryce's death in '77.
Isn't there a way they could protect the drivers' necks from strong head bobs attained from accidents that could end up slitting their throats?
Kubica in '07 and Kovalainen in '08 were almost lost from those similar incidents.
I have a feeling the current G-Force is still not enough to sustain the driver in the most extreme cases.
I feel somewhat relieved that they introduced a safer suspension to reduce the number of flying tyres hitting drivers' heads, but I still worry about neck protection, though, because in that aspect, I feel that F1 and lower open-wheel classes have improved very little since Tom Pryce's death in '77.
Isn't there a way they could protect the drivers' necks from strong head bobs attained from accidents that could end up slitting their throats?
Kubica in '07 and Kovalainen in '08 were almost lost from those similar incidents.
I have a feeling the current G-Force is still not enough to sustain the driver in the most extreme cases.
Not entirely sure I understand you correctly, but driver's necks aren't in danger of contacting anything for a number of reasons. One being the HANS device, the other being that the helmet comes down below the edges of the cockpit, so the only contact that can be made is between the helmet and the side of the cockpit, and these two materials are designed so that even very high force impacts are safe.
A larger danger is from an external object hitting the driver's head. There's little they can do about this other than bury the driver even deeper, but car components, or even noses, wings and that nasty sharp tongue most cars have now do give me cause for worry.
I was listen to Radio LeMans earlier today and they were talking about getting into motor racing and moving up through the different levels. I came in a little late, but I heard them same that the "Pinnacle of motor sports is F1, or many claim that it is".
That got me to thinking, is F1 the Pinnacle of all motor racing, or is only in the open wheel class? I must admit that my racing interest is limited to only a certain few venues, so I am not even going to try and select what is the top and I realize that there probably is no final answer due to the different interest we all have.
So what is your opinion or view on the pinnacle of motor racing and why do you that it is?
That got me to thinking, is F1 the Pinnacle of all motor racing, or is only in the open wheel class? I must admit that my racing interest is limited to only a certain few venues, so I am not even going to try and select what is the top and I realize that there probably is no final answer due to the different interest we all have.
So what is your opinion or view on the pinnacle of motor racing and why do you that it is?
Hard to compare all forms of motorsports at once.
But considering the so-so shape of rallying, endurance and top touring cars series, I'd say it definitely is, hands down.
I'm not saying it is the more challenging, or whatever. But it probably is where the standards are the best.
But considering the so-so shape of rallying, endurance and top touring cars series, I'd say it definitely is, hands down.
I'm not saying it is the more challenging, or whatever. But it probably is where the standards are the best.
bit of a latecomer:
Interesting-looking nose when viewed from the side. Kind of reminds me of the early 90s Benettons...
General Motors is ofcourse active with many brands, but I was wondering why we never see any Opels in motorsports anymore. Last fact was their DTM Astra V8 a few years back.
It would make the brand a bit more sexy if they were in a racing series I guess.
It would make the brand a bit more sexy if they were in a racing series I guess.
Hey guys,
This year the FIA WTCC will be driving again on Circuit Zolder in Belgium. A nice location for a small RD meeting for those of you that live close by I think.
Anybody interested to go?
The event will be held from 22 - 24 April 2011
This year the FIA WTCC will be driving again on Circuit Zolder in Belgium. A nice location for a small RD meeting for those of you that live close by I think.
Anybody interested to go?
The event will be held from 22 - 24 April 2011
Vauxhall drives BTCC iirc.
And i believe a Manta still drives the 24 hours of Nords. But we dont count that one offcourse.
And i believe a Manta still drives the 24 hours of Nords. But we dont count that one offcourse.
Chris Butcher
Red Bull Gridsters 2012 Champion
Vauxhall drives BTCC iirc.
And i believe a Manta still drives the 24 hours of Nords. But we dont count that one offcourse.
The Works Vauxhall team pulled out a couple of years ago now, there was one Vectra run by Triple Eight Engineering last season, and Pirtek will be running a Vectra this year.
As far as I know, they are still in a restructuring process due to the GFC. It wouldn't make sense for them to invest loads of money into motorsports when they have other issues that must be taken care of to keep the brand alive...
Nick Hamilton, younger brother of 2008 Formula 1 world champion Lewis, will begin his own racing career this season in the UK Renault Clio Cup. The 19-year-old, who has cerebral palsy, has agreed a deal with Total Control Racing - a multiple championship-winning team in the British Touring Car support category
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