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Sunday, September 30, 2012
Name That Shifter, No. 95: 1978 Ford Econoline
On Monday, we presented this week’s shifter and asked you to identify the make and model of the vehicle from whence it came. This week’s vehicle was a tricky one. The first commenter to correctly identify it as a Ford Econoline was Rob McCarthy, who will receive a Save the Manuals magnet and sticker as [...]
Hamilton: It’s gloves-off in title race
Lewis Hamilton is now adopting an all-out attack approach to the world championship battle. On the back of his retirement from the Singapore Grand Prix that dented his title hopes , Hamilton says all he can do now is push hard to win every race.
Carl Michael Edwards III William Clyde Elliott Jeffrey Michael Gordon Charles Robert Hamilton IV
Pedrosa warns against spec ECUs
Dani Pedrosa has warned against the possible introduction of a control ECU to MotoGP in the coming years. Series promoter Dorna announced this week that it has signed a four-year deal with electronics specialist Magneti Marelli to make a standard ECU available to all teams from 2013. Although teams will still have a choice between running the Magneti Marelli unit or producing their own ECUs next year, Dorna is known to be pushing for mandatory use of a control system from 2014
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/pedrosa-warns-against-spec-ecus
Richard Allen Craven Kerry Dale Earnhardt Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr
Rossi cautious on Ducati’s progress
Valentino Rossi believes the next four races will give a more representative view of Ducati's level of competitiveness, starting with Aragon this weekend. The seven-time world champion scored his best result on the Italian bike at Misano last time out, when he finished second . But he added that more time was needed to see the true extent of progress Ducati has made since introducing a new chassis and swingarm
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/rossi-cautious-on-ducatis-progress
Kevin Paul Lepage William Ashton Lewis Jr Sterling Burton Marlin Mark Anthony Martin
Williamson to make BTCC debut
Aaron Williamson will make his British Touring Car Championship debut at the Brands Hatch season finale with Tony Gilham Racing. Williamson, 20, will drive the team's S2000-spec Honda Civic that has been raced by team owner Gilham, Robb Holland and Howard Fuller so far this year.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/btcc/williamson-to-make-btcc-debut
Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne Matthew Roy Kenseth
Paris: Peugeot 208 Type R5 rally car looks fast sitting still
Filed under: Motorsports, Europe, Paris Motor Show, Hatchback, Peugeot, Off-Road, Racing
Last week, we were able to bring you all of the details regarding Peugeot's new 208 Type R5 rally car, but there was only a shadowy teaser image with which to illustrate the pre-production rally titan.
Thankfully, with our meticulous shooters combing the floor, we now have a good long look at the Peugeot 208 R5, which the French automaker confirms will race next year in series like the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, European Rally Championship and the National Championships.
The 208 R5 is, of course, just as racy as we'd hoped, with a wheels-at-the-absolute-corners stance, huge white shoes wearing hometown Michelin rubber, a sizable rear wing and sporty graphics as far as the eye can see. Don't get used to seeing it in quite so gleaming a shade of white, however, as this one little guy is destined to get dirty, fast.
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Denny Hamlin wins pole at Auto Club Speedway
Denny Hamlin went low when most drivers went high at Auto Club Speedway, and he ended up in pole position for Sundays race.
Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/denny-hamlin-wins-pole-at-auto-club-speedway.html
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Hamilton: It’s gloves-off in title race
Lewis Hamilton is now adopting an all-out attack approach to the world championship battle. On the back of his retirement from the Singapore Grand Prix that dented his title hopes , Hamilton says all he can do now is push hard to win every race.
Ferrari Debuts Carbon-Fiber Tub for Enzo Replacement, We Go In-Depth [2012 Paris Auto Show]
Any visit to a Ferrari auto-show stand invariably entails expectations of luxury, passion, and extraordinary performance, wrapped in seductive shapes and glistening in Rosso Corsa paint. Given that sort of anticipation, we were startled by one of Ferrari’s key Paris show properties—a flat-black chassis tub, devoid of exterior elements, nestled among potent Italian stallions like [...]
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ARCA Statement Regarding the Passing of Chris Economaki
ARCA's 60th Anniversary Season Logo(TOLEDO, Ohio) - The following is a statement from ARCA president and CEO Ron Drager regarding the passing of Chris Economaki. “Chris Economaki, in addition to being universally respected and recognized as the Dean of Motorsports Journalism, was vitally instrumental in establishing and reinforcing ARCA’s credibility by virtue of his coverage...more»
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Four-Cylinder Cadillac ATS Scores 22/33-mpg EPA Ratings [Updated With 2.0T and 3.6 Ratings]
Updated 9/25: Cadillac has announced fuel-economy estimates for the ATS’s two other powertrains, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four and a 3.6-liter V-6. The 272-hp turbo four can be paired with a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic, although all-wheel drive is available only with the auto. According to Cadillac, the 2.0/automatic combo is good for 21 [...]
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Texas circuit gets FIA’s green light
The Circuit of the Americas has been declared ready to host the United States Grand Prix by Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting.
Paco Godia Carel Godin de Beaufort Christian Goethals Paul Goldsmith
2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4: Aesthetic Tweaks Freshen the Baby Bull [2012 Paris Auto Show]
Whatever the impetus for Lamborghini’s “flat planes and sharp creases” era of design—a deep pathological fear of curves, dwindling stock in Italy’s strategic reserve of protractors—the decision has paid off in spades. Take the Gallardo for instance: Lamborghini claims to have assembled nearly 13,000 of the baby bulls at its Sant’Agata Bolognese factory. Not bad [...]
Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr Carl Michael Edwards III William Clyde Elliott Jeffrey Michael Gordon
Spec MotoGP ECU available for 2013
MotoGP teams will have the option to use a specification ECU developed by Magneti Marelli from next year. The series' commercial rights holder Dorna has signed a four-year deal with the Italian company, which will provide, on demand, an engine and chassis control unit with all relevant tuning and data analysis tools. While the spec ECU will be optional - teams will still be able to use their own custom-designed ECUs at their own discretion - the announcement comes in the wider context of Dorna's push for a single control ECU to be made mandatory within the next few years
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Friday, September 28, 2012
Get to Know: Pablo López
As we all know, people from all around the globe race on iRacing daily, including this week’s featured driver: Pablo López. On iRacing, he is mostly known for his road racing skills. He has a Pro/WC license and races in the top level of road racing: iRacing.com Grand Prix Series World Championship. Currently, out of the 53 drivers that have attempted a race in that series, he is seated ninth in the overall standings. The 25 year old sim-racer who lives in Santiago de Compostela, Spain has 44 career road wins, including victories at Road America, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Watkins Glen International and Road Atlanta. He also won the 2010 Season 3 iRacing.com Prototype Challenge MC Overall Championship. A member since 2009, López has accomplished many [...]
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Alan Dennis Kulwicki Travis Wade Kvapil Robert Allen Labonte Terrence Lee Labonte
Alonso will be champion – Lauda
Three-time F1 world champion Niki Lauda believes Fernando Alonso will be champion this year if he maintains his current level of performance. The Spaniard took the lead of the championship following the European Grand Prix at Valencia and has not relinquished it despite not having the most competitive car of the field. The Ferrari driver is still 29 points ahead of Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel with six races to go after the German won last weekend's Singapore Grand Prix .
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Kubang! Kubang! Maserati SUV Definitely Not Going to be Called Kubang!
When the production version of the long-gestating Maserati SUV finally appears, it will do so without the curious Kubang nameplate affixed first to a 2003 concept and then again to a show car that debuted in 2011. According to Robert Allan, Maserati director of product planning, that moniker was intended from the start to apply [...]
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INDYCAR News and Notes – Sept. 28, 2012
INDYCAR LogoToday’s IZOD IndyCar Series, Firestone Indy Light buy cheap cialis online s and Mazda Road to Indy headlines: 1. Hawksworth among finalist for McLaren Autosport BRDC Award 2. Golf outing supports INDYCAR Ministry 3. Sato to compete in Japan rounds of WEC 1. Hawksworth among finalist for McLaren Autosport BRDC Award: Jack Hawksworth, who...more»
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Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric Drive Concept: The Benz with an American-Sourced Electric Powertrain [2012 Paris Auto Show]
The electric car may never take over the world, but at least its relevancy is right around the corner. Mercedes-Benz will launch a virtually production-ready concept of an electrified B-class at the Paris auto show later this month. The compact, high-roof five-seater is powered by a 134-hp electric motor that produces up to 229 lb-ft [...]
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Keselowski: Sixth proves credentials
Erstwhile Chase leader Brad Keselowski says his salvaging of sixth at Loudon despite struggling for outright pace is proof of his championship credentials. In contrast to the opening Chase round at Chicagoland, when the 28-year-old Penske man triumphed to move into the points lead, he struggled for pace at New Hampshire and was struggling to break into the top 10 at the halfway mark. A late gamble to change two tyres helped him jump to sixth, a result he said embodied all the qualities of a championship team.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/keselowski-sixth-proves-credentials
Nine Racing To Feature Three Cars At Chili Bowl Midget Nationals
Nine Racing Inc. Brownsburg, Indiana January 4, 2012 Nine Racing, Inc. is pleased to announce the signing of three excellent drivers for the 26th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire midget event that will take place...
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
Slate Examines the Irrational Biases That Underlie Cyclist Hatred
Not surprisingly, everybody’s talking about the Slate article that attempts to explain “Why You [presumably a motorist] Hate Cyclists.”
Writer Jim Saksa basically concludes that motorist haterade is based mostly on logical fallacies that stem from the marginalization of cyclists, and our predilection to use anecdotes to confirm our own deeply held biases.
If this sight makes [...]
Writer Jim Saksa basically concludes that motorist haterade is based mostly on logical fallacies that stem from the marginalization of cyclists, and our predilection to use anecdotes to confirm our own deeply held biases.
If this sight makes [...]
Emmanuel de Graffenried Lucas di Grassi Cecil Green Keith Greene
Nine-Year Itch: Hyundai to Return to WRC, Cancel U.S. Motorsports Programs [Paris Auto Show]
After Hyundai withdrew from the World Rally Championship in 2003, it set to work creating a long-term plan to establish an in-house WRC team in Europe and develop a new rally car. Nine years later, the company has finally announced it’s ready to return to the series with the debut of the WRC i20 at [...]
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Lorenzo taking nothing for granted
Jorge Lorenzo says he is taking nothing for granted this year despite his comfortable lead in the MotoGP standings. The Spaniard is leading Honda rival Dani Pedrosa by 38 points with five races to go, including this weekend's event at Aragon. Yamaha rider Lorenzo's chances were boosted in the previous race, where he took a commanding victory as Pedrosa failed to score
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2012 NASCAR CHASE RACE #2 RESULTS, NEW HAMPSHIRE – DENNY HAMLIN WINS
BOLD ARE CHASE RACERS 1 32 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Freight Toyota 2 20 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe’s Chevrolet 3 1 24 Jeff Gordon Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet 4 12 15 Clint Bowyer 5-hour Energy Toyota 5 6 5 Kasey Kahne Farmers Insurance Chevrolet 6 15 2 Brad Keselowski Miller Lite Dodge 7 3 [...]
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Harvey quickest in Donington test
Jack Harvey was fastest as the British Formula 3 International Series field completed two sessions of testing before this weekend's final round at Donington Park.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/harvey-quickest-in-donington-test
Bentley Continental GT3 Photos and Info: The Flying B’s Le Mans Racer Concept
Assuming you have the money, you can write a check for a car that makes as much power as a Formula 1 car — 700 hp or more — and legally drive it to the grocery store. In such a world, where does that leave production-based racing? Your typical entrant in the FIA’s GT3 class [...]
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....
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Name That Shifter, No. 95
On Monday, we presented this week’s shifter and asked you to identify the make and model of the vehicle from whence it came. This week’s vehicle was a tricky one. The first commenter to correctly identify it as a Ford Econoline was Rob McCarthy, who will receive a Save the Manuals magnet and sticker as [...]
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Patrick Gaillard Divina Galica Nanni Galli Oscar Alfredo Gálvez
Tesla Kicks Off “Supercharger” Network of Free Solar-Powered Recharging Stations
Range limitations will no longer be such a roadblock for electric cars, an uncharacteristically demure Elon Musk predicted tonight. At an event in Tesla’s California design studio, the CEO announced that the company was developing a network of solar-powered, high-speed charging terminals to be installed at roadside restaurants, rest stops, and shopping centers. The Supercharger—a [...]
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Details Surface: Chrysler Readying SRT Barracuda to Succeed Challenger
Not much about the 2013 Viper deviates from the formula that made the car famous—it has a monstrous V-10, rear-wheel drive, and a manual transmission, and it still looks ready for a 10-on-1 bar fight. Branding it not a Dodge but an SRT, however, has raised eyebrows. Giving that new brand heft is a second [...]
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Rigon joins BVM Target for Ricard
Ferrari Formula 1 test driver Davide Rigon will make his return to single seater racing with BVM Target in Formula Renault 3.5 at Paul Ricard this weekend. The Italian, who recently tested Ferrari's F2012 at the Magny-Cours young driver test , has not raced a single seater since breaking his leg in the 2011 GP2 opener at Istanbul . Rigon is the fifth driver to take the seat alongside BVM Target's regular driver Nikolay Martsenko this season.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/rigon-joins-bvm-target-for-ricard
Mike Conway signs with AJ Foyt Racing for the 2012 Indy Car season
AJ Foyt Racing Mike Conway London, UK - Tuesday 20th December 2011 Long Beach Grand Prix winner Mike Conway has signed with AJ Foyt Racing to drive the No. 14 ABC Supply Honda in the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series....
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Alonso will be champion – Lauda
Three-time F1 world champion Niki Lauda believes Fernando Alonso will be champion this year if he maintains his current level of performance. The Spaniard took the lead of the championship following the European Grand Prix at Valencia and has not relinquished it despite not having the most competitive car of the field. The Ferrari driver is still 29 points ahead of Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel with six races to go after the German won last weekend's Singapore Grand Prix .
Track Guides Available
Thanks to CST Ajira Racing, iRacers now have access to the same quality of in-depth road course track guides that Hot Laps have been providing on iRacing’s ovals and speedways. CST Ajira recently added Twin Ring Motegi to their guides on Circuit Zolder, Circuit Spa-Francorchamps and Road Atlanta with the likes of Martti Pietilä and Riku Alatalo offering tips on set-ups, lines, braking points and overtaking opportunities. Hot Laps has a head start on CST Ajira, with guides to more than a dozen of iRacing’s most popular ovals including Daytona, Phoenix, Chicagoland, Las Vegas, Texas, Richmond, Darlington, Charlotte, Pocono, Kentucky, Dover, Indianapolis, New Hampshire, Michigan and Atlanta featuring in-car videos with JR Motorsports drivers John Gorlinsky, Steve Sheehan and 2011 NiSWC champion Ray Alfalla, along with “guest” drivers like Bryan [...]
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Huff wins and draws level with Muller
Victory for Rob Huff and a drive-through penalty for his RML Chevrolet team-mate Yvan Muller brought the World Touring Car Championship title race alive at Sonoma. Muller's penalty was awarded for tagging race leader Franz Engstler into a spin at the Carousel corner
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Williams wants Maldonado podium
Williams will be satisfied with a podium finish for Pastor Maldonado in the Singapore Grand Prix, as team officials said it could afford to take more risks against the main title contenders. Maldonado delivered a strong lap to secure a place on the front row and will start between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel. Although Maldonado knows his closest rivals need to be wary about their championship hopes, Williams chief operations engineer Mark Gillan says that his outfit needs to be equally mindful of its own position
Di Resta laments safety car timing
Paul di Resta believes he could have done even better than his fourth place in Singapore if the safety car had not come out during the middle phase of the race. The Scotsman delivered the best result of his F1 career as he followed podium finisher Fernando Alonso across the line - but he reckoned that a top-three finish could even have been on the cards.
MORE THAN 1000 FANS CELEBRATE MATT HAGAN'S 2011 FUNNY CAR CHAMPIONSHIP IN HIS HOMETOWN
MATT HAGAN 2011 FUNNY CAR CHAMPION CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (Dec. 19, 2011) More than 1000 fans and friends celebrated Matt Hagan's 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Funny Car championship at the special event hosted by Shelor Motor Mile in...
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Singapore Saturday quotes: Caterham
Vitaly Petrov - 19th: "I'm really happy with how quali went today. It's my Father's birthday and the performance is my present for him.
The Inaugural National Women’s Bicycling Summit
The first National Women’s Bicycling Summit took place last week in Long Beach, California. It was tacked on to the Pro Walk/Pro Bike conference and drew some of the same participants, a bunch of new faces and whole lot of positive energy.
This summit provided women cycling advocates the opportunity to talk about topics that aren’t often programmed into bicycle [...]
This summit provided women cycling advocates the opportunity to talk about topics that aren’t often programmed into bicycle [...]
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Denny Hamlin wins pole at Auto Club Speedway
Denny Hamlin went low when most drivers went high at Auto Club Speedway, and he ended up in pole position for Sundays race.
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Reduced penalties leave Jimmie Johnson confused (Yahoo! Sports)
Wire Service, Distributed By The Sports Xchange FONTANA, Calif. -- In the aftermath of Hendrick Motorsports successful appeal of penalties imposed on the No. 48 team for a Daytona rules infraction, Jimmie Johnson made a bold assertion Friday at Auto Club Speedway.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Quick Spin: 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS
Filed under: Performance, Hatchback, Porsche, Luxury, Quick Spins
We've already driven the Porsche Panamera GTS in Europe in a track environment, but haven't had the chance to talk about this car after driving it in on U.S. roads yet. I've driven a few different Panamera variants since the five-door hatchback was first introduced for 2010, but this all-wheel-drive Carmine Red GTS is my favorite variant thus far. It just strikes the right balance of power and poise with its amazingly well-sorted suspension (the GTS rides 10 millimeters lower than lesser models and comes standard with air suspension and Porsche Active Stability Management). The naturally aspirated V8 makes a great noise and with 430 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque, and it has plenty of motivation yet actually doesn't feel absurdly overpowered.
Driving Notes
- The automatic rear wing is a complex multi-piece affair that unfurls outward and then laterally. It's a nice piece of engineering and undoubtedly helps with downforce, but with how often it deploys and hides away (it opens and closes at around 60 miles per hour), I can't help but wonder how many duty cycles it will endure before it needs adjustment or repair. It's not the prettiest thing when extended, either.
- I've driven PDK-equipped Porsches before - even Panameras - but this is the best iteration of this seven-speed dual clutch yet. It's near seamless, with improved slow-speed tractability. There were still a few occasions when PDK locked out downshifts into high revs, but it was generally very obedient. I'm not sure if it's a range-wide software update for 2013 or whether the tuning is specific to GTS, but this might be the best DCT on the market.
- A few years ago, Porsche changed its keys to appear like miniaturized silhouettes of the model you're driving, and the keys can even be color-coded to your car's paint. It's a costly flourish ($335), but hey, your valet will thank you.
- Thanks to its hatchback configuration, the Panamera is surprisingly useful, but the aggressively raked backlight can distort one's rear view somewhat. Smart move to have two buttons for the power close, though - one that just closes it, and the other that locks the whole car.
- How glad am I that the buzzkill start-stop feature can be defeated once and for all without resorting to fuse-pulling or reprogramming?
- Thumb the button to awaken the quad-tipped exhaust and you'll be greeted with a wonderful roar from the quick-revving 4.8-liter V8. The sound is so good I still wished for more of it, but that could've been because my car was fitted with $1,240 in soundproof/heat-resistant glass. How about an additional stage, Porsche?
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NASCAR Fan Picks: Top Five Drivers in the Auto Club 400 at Fontana, California (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
NASCAR heads to Fontana, California this weekend with Sprint Cup drivers racing in the Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on Sunday, March 25 at 2:30 p.m. EST. Who will capture the checkered flag? Here is a look at the five drivers who have the best chance at a victory.
Huff wins and draws level with Muller
Victory for Rob Huff and a drive-through penalty for his RML Chevrolet team-mate Yvan Muller brought the World Touring Car Championship title race alive at Sonoma. Muller's penalty was awarded for tagging race leader Franz Engstler into a spin at the Carousel corner
Beppe Gabbiani Bertrand Gachot Patrick Gaillard Divina Galica
Wood plans Silverstone BTCC return
British Touring Car racer Lea Wood is planning to return to the series at Silverstone next month, despite missing this weekend's Rockingham round. Wood currently lies 13th in the BTCC standings in his family-run S2000 Vauxhall Vectra, but sponsorship issues have forced him to miss the Rockingham meeting. "There's a bit of a re-organisation going on with [sponsor] Binz so we've had to sit one out," said Wood
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/btcc/wood-plans-silverstone-btcc-return
Kevin Michael Harvick Virgil Ernest Irvan III Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Dale Arnold Jarrett
Di Resta laments safety car timing
Paul di Resta believes he could have done even better than his fourth place in Singapore if the safety car had not come out during the middle phase of the race. The Scotsman delivered the best result of his F1 career as he followed podium finisher Fernando Alonso across the line - but he reckoned that a top-three finish could even have been on the cards.
Raikkonen: Top five best possible
Kimi Raikkonen believes he had the pace to finish in fifth position in the Singapore Grand Prix, although he admitted sixth was a good result given Lotus's form. "After the result in qualifying today's race was not too bad, but I think we had a chance to do a bit better," said Raikkonen, who had qualified in 12th position
Taking the Hit: How Pedestrian-Protection Regs Make Cars Fatter
Think modern cars look bloated? Of course you do. Part of what you’re seeing is the effect of European and Asian pedestrian-protection requirements that went live last decade. The idea is to leave enough space beneath the hood to keep a struck pedestrian’s head from caving it in far enough to hit the top of the [...]
Raikkonen fears Lotus will struggle
Kimi Raikkonen thinks Lotus is set to struggle in the Singapore Grand Prix after lapping two seconds off the pace in Friday practice . The Finn was 12th in both sessions, with his team-mate Romain Grosjean 15th and 10th. Raikkonen reckons that the two-second gap to the front in practice was not fuel-related, but an accurate gauge of Lotus's current speed around Marina Bay.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Ford Racing 2012 NSCS SYLVANIA 300 Post-Race Recaps
Ford RacingGREG BIFFLE – No. 16 3M Ford Fusion – “We were just battling overall grip. Our car just didn’t have any grip right when we unloaded off the truck and never fixed it. We were way loose in the corner and had no rear grip. We chattered the front tires. We chattered the rear...more»
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Redesigned 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Priced from $83,500
Many owners won't use their 2013 Land Rover Range Rovers this way Land Rover has revealed pricing for its totally reworked 2013 Range Rover, and the next-gen carriage for the wealthy will start at $83,500. The new Range may not look a whole lot different on the outside, but Land Rover shaved hundreds of pounds [...]
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Busch stunned by qualifying pace
Kyle Busch said he was 'shocked' to be able to secure a front-row grid spot in NASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying at Loudon. The 27-year-old, who missed out on a spot in this year's Chase by just three points at Chicagoland , flew to the top of the timesheets with a 28.265s mid-way through the session
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/busch-stunned-by-qualifying-pace
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Quick Spin: 2013 Kia Soul ! 2.0L
Filed under: Budget, Hatchback, Kia, Quick Spins
Now that I really think about it, it turns out I actually know quite a few Kia Soul owners. Three of my friends have them, a friend's mom just bought one, and even my building's maintenance guy has one. Every time I talk to any of these people, they make a point of telling me just how much they enjoy owning a Soul and how the quirky Kia is just about perfect for their respective needs. When this
There's good reason for all the commotion, too. The Soul offers an interesting package that offers good looks, functionality, technology, efficiency and refinement in droves, but does so in a way that attracts people who like vehicles with good ground clearance and a commanding seating position. Wrap all that in an incredibly affordable package, and there's indeed a recipe for success here.
Driving Notes
- The uplevel 2.0-liter inline-four got a much-needed massaging during the 2012 model year refresh, and as a result, power has been upgraded from 142 horsepower and 137 pound-feet of torque to 164 hp and 148 lb-ft, meaning...
- There's ample power on tap without a huge sacrifice in efficiency. Even with this more potent powerplant, fuel economy is rated at 26 miles per gallon in the city and 34 mpg highway. The base 1.6-liter engine that we previously tested is down by 26 hp and 25 lb-ft but only offers one extra MPG in both the city and highway cycles.
- Kia's new six-speed automatic transmission offers smooth shifts, even when jumping down a couple of gears for passing on the highway. The transmission will run a gear up all the way up to its redline before changing cogs, but if you insist on doing so, you'll be punished with lots of buzzy engine noise.
- The 18-inch wheels of this tester look really sharp and help drive home the funky/cool design of the Soul, but combined with the P235/45R18 Nexen tires, they can make for a harsh ride on less-than-ideal surfaces.
- Having an upright windshield and large greenhouse might be great for visibility, but wind noise takes a hit. Thankfully the upgraded Infinity stereo has no problem offering good sound quality when it's turned up - you'll be doing that often to wipe out the wind noise on the highway.
- This top-level ! model - that's pronounced, "Exclaim" - offers leather seats (heated up front) as part of the $2,500 premium package. My test car had just under 500 miles on the odometer and the hide already looked worn in places, especially on the rear bench.
- However, those rear seats are comfortable and quite spacious. I had no complaints from passengers and though I'm admittedly only five-foot, seven inches, I found ample amounts of headroom and legroom. Fold those seats flat and you'll be rewarded with 53.4 cubic feet of cargo space, too.
- That said, the rest of the interior looks and feels top-notch, with nicely grained plastics in a two-tone black-and-tan color palette throughout the cabin. Specific elements like the leather-wrapped steering wheel and padded leather trim on the doors give an added element of luxury, too - welcome niceties in a car with a sub-$25k price tag.
- Actually, make that sub-$24k. Even this fully loaded Soul ! with the premium package and accessories like a cargo net, rear bumper applique and auto-dimming mirror only stickers for $23,575, including $775 for destination. With a price like that (not to mention Kia's 10-year/100,000-mile warranty), it's no wonder this car continues to be an enormous success.
2013 Kia Soul ! 2.0L originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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A Career-Best Start and Finish at Kentucky Speedway for Eric McClure
Sparta, KY (September 22, 2012)— After posting his best finish at Kentucky Speedway earlier in June, Eric McClure returned to the Bluegrass State this weekend looking to improve on his 26th place finish. Posting a career-best qualifying effort of 24th at the 1.5-mile speedway this afternoon, he went on to finish the 200-lap event as...more»
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Austin Dillon Soars To Repeat Nationwide Win At Kentucky
Sept. 22, 2012 By Jerry Bonkowski Special for NASCAR Wire Service SPARTA, Ky. — In the first NASCAR Nationwide Series race to be held during the day at Kentucky Speedway, Austin Dillon returned to the site of his first career NNS victory earlier this year to double up with what is now his second series [...]
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Nine Racing To Feature Three Cars At Chili Bowl Midget Nationals
Nine Racing Inc. Brownsburg, Indiana January 4, 2012 Nine Racing, Inc. is pleased to announce the signing of three excellent drivers for the 26th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire midget event that will take place...
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Report: GM, CAW reach tentative agreement
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, GM, UAW/Unions, Canada
Automotive News reports General Motors and the Canadian Auto Workers have reached a tentative labor agreement that will see the automaker invest $692.8 million into Canadian facilities over the life of the four year-deal. The two groups closed a 30-hour negotiating session that touched on everything from wages and benefits, to plant closings and new model manufacturing. The agreement covers around 8,200 workers currently, and GM has agreed to add or maintain 1,750 positions over the next four years. That means the automaker will postpone the consolidation of the company's Oshawa plant, where the current Chevrolet Impala is assembled. The manufacturer had planned to completely shutter the line, impacting around 2,000 workers.
GM will continue with plans to assemble the next-generation Impala at its Hamtramck facility, but will now also build the 2014 model on one shift in Oshawa. The move will employ around 750 Canadian workers, though that number may grow if the production is moved to two shifts later in 2014.
Even so, the CAW isn't entirely happy with the proposed settlement. The union was not able to secure the production of another vehicle. Union leaders say that's largely due to the fact that GM is in market share decline in Canada.
As you may recall, the CAW recently reached a similar tentative agreement with Ford.
GM, CAW reach tentative agreement originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Saturday, September 22, 2012
FIM releases 2013 MotoGP calendar
The FIM has released a provisional calendar for the 2013 MotoGP season, which will include 19 rounds, one more than this year. The season will start on March 31 in Qatar - traditionally a night event - and will be followed by back-to-back races at venues yet to be announced. The campaign will end at the Valencia circuit on November 10.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/fim-releases-2013-motogp-calendar
Report: GM, CAW reach tentative agreement
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, GM, UAW/Unions, Canada
Automotive News reports General Motors and the Canadian Auto Workers have reached a tentative labor agreement that will see the automaker invest $692.8 million into Canadian facilities over the life of the four year-deal. The two groups closed a 30-hour negotiating session that touched on everything from wages and benefits, to plant closings and new model manufacturing. The agreement covers around 8,200 workers currently, and GM has agreed to add or maintain 1,750 positions over the next four years. That means the automaker will postpone the consolidation of the company's Oshawa plant, where the current Chevrolet Impala is assembled. The manufacturer had planned to completely shutter the line, impacting around 2,000 workers.
GM will continue with plans to assemble the next-generation Impala at its Hamtramck facility, but will now also build the 2014 model on one shift in Oshawa. The move will employ around 750 Canadian workers, though that number may grow if the production is moved to two shifts later in 2014.
Even so, the CAW isn't entirely happy with the proposed settlement. The union was not able to secure the production of another vehicle. Union leaders say that's largely due to the fact that GM is in market share decline in Canada.
As you may recall, the CAW recently reached a similar tentative agreement with Ford.
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LeMons South BS Inspections: 1950 Mercedes-Benz 170S, a Caddy That Zigs, and a Parade
The 24 Hours of LeMons has been coming to Carolina Motorsports Park in South Carolina since 2008, making this weekend’s race the fifth annual 24 Hours of LeMons South Fall. Many legendary LeMons teams have made their reps here, and this weekend sees some cars among the 103 entrants that will hold a place in [...]
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Peugeot 2008 Concept Aims for Hip, Global, City-Dwelling Youths [2012 Paris Auto Show]
If you think small crossovers are hot here in the U.S., well, we’ve got news for you: they’re kind of a big deal everywhere else, too. Peugeot has recognized this trend and is showing off a production-bound crossover concept in Paris called the 2008 concept. (Peugeot says it is going after cool young urbanites who [...]
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2012 NNS Kentucky 300 Final Practice Session Speeds
Brendan Gaughan driver of the No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Impala - Photo Credit: LAT PhotographicBrendan Gaughan, with a lap speed of 176.419 mph, showed the fastest way around Kentucky Speedway during the final NNS Kentucky 300 practice session. Second fastest with a lap speed of 176.217 mph, was Alex Bowman, and he was...more»
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James Neverson Killed by Motorist in East New York; No Charges Filed
An MTA bus driver was struck and killed on his way to work in East New York Tuesday morning.
James Neverson. Photo via Daily News
James Neverson, 63, of Canarsie, had parked his car and was crossing at the intersection of East New York Avenue and Alabama Avenue, near a bus depot, when he was hit by [...]
James Neverson. Photo via Daily News
James Neverson, 63, of Canarsie, had parked his car and was crossing at the intersection of East New York Avenue and Alabama Avenue, near a bus depot, when he was hit by [...]
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Rossi: No regrets despite Ducati gains
Valentino Rossi says he still has no regrets over his decision to leave Ducati despite his podium finish on home soil at Misano. After securing only his fourth second-row start for Ducati in qualifying, Rossi leapt into second on the opening lap of the San Marino Grand Prix and maintained position through to the chequered flag. His eventual deficit of just 4.4s seconds to winner Jorge Lorenzo represents the closest Rossi has ever come to victory for the Italian marque
De la Rosa gets gearbox penalty
Pedro de la Rosa will get a grid penalty for the Singapore Grand Prix following a gearbox change before final practice.
Friday, September 21, 2012
BMW Adds xDrive to 1-series Lineup in a Number of Markets, Just Not This One [2012 Paris Auto Show]
The xDrive badges that adorn BMW’s all-wheel-drive offerings will serve as focal points for part of the Bavarians’ display at this year’s Paris auto show. How else could the brand visually provide a debut for the feature in its 1-series hatchbacks? (We’re assuming a stand tilted 45 degrees in order to display front half-shafts probably [...]
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2013 Porsche Panamera GTS: Stuttgart’s Latest ‘Tweener Tested
For years, Porsche has expanded its model lineups using the Taco Bell approach: same ingredients, different combinations. Take the new Panamera GTS, the eighth distinct version of the big hunchback sedan. Porsche starts with a basic taco shell. Actually, the Panamera is more substantial, more of a gordita. Then the company adds all-wheel drive. Think [...]
Ducati buoyed by further upgrades
Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden both hailed the impact of further Ducati updates in a private post-race test at Misano.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/ducati-buoyed-by-further-upgrades
British F3 in live TV push for 2013
British Formula 3 and GT organisers are targeting live TV for 2013 after announcing increased coverage of the Donington Park season finales. The concluding round of the FIA GT1 World Championship has moved to the same September 29-30 meeting , helping the push for live coverage of British F3 and GT. Motors TV will show Saturday's Donington F3 race on the Sunday, followed by delayed 'as-live' coverage of the remaining two races and the GT title decider later in the afternoon
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/british-f3-in-live-tv-push-for-2013
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Turner joins Surfers Paradise event
Sportscar ace Darren Turner will partner James Courtney in the HRT Holden line-up for V8 Supercars' Surfers Paradise event in October. Turner partnered Courtney in last year's event , standing in for the late Dan Wheldon. The pair finished sixth in the second race
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Official: Audi shows third-gen S3
Filed under: Performance, Paris Motor Show, Hatchback, Audi
Just a day after the 2013 Audi A3 Sportback broke cover, the S3 rolls into the frame. It's obvious that Audi would like everyone to pay close attention to what's under the hood, since the first 11 paragraphs of the accompanying press release deal solely with the brand new 2.0-liter TFSI engine. Created with this specific car in mind, it has the same displacement as the previous S3 engine but that's where the commonalities end.
You'll be interested in the output of 300 horsepower and 280 pound-feet - all of that torque available from 1,800 rpm - and the bolt from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 5.1 seconds with the six-speed S-tronic, 5.4 seconds in the six-speed manual. Other details will please diehard gearheads, like the supplemental use of direct injection on top of the FSI, the lightweight aluminum-silicon alloy cylinder head, twin balance shafts, the new thermal management system and the fact that it weighs 11 pounds less than the previous engine and gets better gas mileage.
Other accoutrements just for the S3 include progressive steering and pushbutton launch control, wrapped in a hot hatch that has lost 132 pounds compared to its antecedent. It will go on sale early next year, with Germans paying €38,900 ($50,699 U.S.) for the privilege of ownership. A press release below has all the details you can handle.
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Mike Conway signs with AJ Foyt Racing for the 2012 Indy Car season
AJ Foyt Racing Mike Conway London, UK - Tuesday 20th December 2011 Long Beach Grand Prix winner Mike Conway has signed with AJ Foyt Racing to drive the No. 14 ABC Supply Honda in the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series....
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Jeff Gordon Unveils Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Paint Scheme for Bank of America 500
Jeff Gordon and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles unveiled a special paint scheme for the Bank of America 500. (Credit Brad Bowling)CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 20, 2012) – Jeff Gordon and Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles kicked off this weekend’s Food Lion AutoFair by revealing a special paint scheme that the driver of the No. 24...more»
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
Penalties Stand For Richard Childress Racing #27 Menard Car
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2012) – The National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel today heard and considered the appeal of the No. 27 Richard Childress NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team. The penalties concern Section 12-1: Actions detrimental to stock car racing; Section 12-4K: If, in the judgment of NASCAR Officials, race equipment that has [...]
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Video: Band shoots music video in own cars, Honda surprises them with Jimmy Kimmel Live stunt
Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Honda
We'd like to believe that corporations have the ability to do something nice without an ulterior motive, that a company can just be good without angling for a bump in consumer sentiment, brand awareness or sales. This is not one of those times, but that doesn't take away from the fact that the "Honda Loves You Back" campaign is doing a bunch of nice things for Honda fans.
The latest involves the LA-based band Monsters Calling Home, which shot a couple of its music videos entirely in Hondas owned by various band members, proving that, yes, you can play a set of drums in the back of a Fit. Honda noticed one video in particular for the song "Fight to Keep" (below) and decided to love the band back with a special surprise. The band was lured to a location in LA under the ruse of playing the song live for a room of Honda executives, but the carmaker had other plans.
Instead, Monsters Calling Home was ushered across the street to the studio where ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live is taped. You can guess what happened next, or better yet, scroll down to watch the band's reaction to getting their big break courtesy of a carmaker.
Honda has done a few other things as part of its "Honda Loves You Back" campaign, including throwing a parade for a guy who drove his Accord over 1,000,000 miles and making Jack-o-Lanterns that feature customer faces. Are these actions entirely altruistic? No, and we played our part by even telling you about it, but we doubt recipients like Monsters Calling Home even care.
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