Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/05/infineon-raceway-unveils-pg-tickets-for.html
Timo Glock Christian Goethals Gene Hartley Kevin Paul Lepage
dinsdag 31 mei 2011
Best Ferrari result of the season
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 2011 Monaco Grand Prix Race Report Monte-Carlo, Sunday May 29th, 2011 A week is a long time in Formula 1 and to prove it, just seven days on from a very disappointing Spanish Grand Prix, today, Fernando...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/05/best_ferrari_result_of_th.php
Why Gloria Rides
Here’s the eighth portrait in Streetsblog’s weekly “Why I Ride” series. Enjoy the long weekend everyone. We’ll see you back here on Tuesday.
Photo copyright Dmitry Gudkov
A lifelong New Yorker, Gloria has lived most her life in the Bushwick area and has been riding a bike for nearly as long as she can remember. She grew [...]
Photo copyright Dmitry Gudkov
A lifelong New Yorker, Gloria has lived most her life in the Bushwick area and has been riding a bike for nearly as long as she can remember. She grew [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2011/05/27/why-gloria-rides/
Ryan Joseph Newman Jesús Iglesias Kyle Thomas Busch Jimmy Jackson
Accident Drops Newman to 31st-Place Finish
Ryan Newman, Mark Martin and David Gilliland get tangled up on lap 301 during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCARCHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 29, 2011) — Just when it appeared that Ryan Newman was going to make one of his patented late-race charges, the U.S. Army driver...more»
maandag 30 mei 2011
Michigan Native Chad Finley to Make NASCAR Debut at Home Track
Chad FinleyDEWITT, Mich. – Chad Finley, a veteran of the ARCA Racing Series, the ASA, and the CRA Late Model Series, is scheduled to make his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut June 18 at his home track, Michigan International Speedway. In an ironic twist, when he gets behind the wheel of the Team Rensi machine on...more»
Bob Gerard Matthew Roy Kenseth Sterling Burton Marlin Chris Irwin
Vettel says ‘risky’ strategy his call
Sebastian Vettel admitted he opted for a "risky" one-stop strategy because he was determined to try to win the Monaco Grand Prix. The championship leader decided to stay out while his rivals pitted during the opening safety car period, the German having to do a 56-lap stint on a set of soft tyres.
Frank Gardner Ignazio Giunti William Ashton Lewis Jr Damon Hill
Eyes on the Street: The Press Get a Working Cyclist’s Perspective on DSK
This was the scene outside 153 Franklin Street last night. Yes, that is a reporter’s notebook, but they’re not talking about what it’s like to bike all day in the midst of speeding cabbies, aggressive SUV drivers, and trucks a hundred times bigger than you, delivering food to impatient customers while getting demonized in [...]
Heikki Kovalainen Billy Garrett Cliff Griffith Mike Hawthorn
Coca-Cola 600 Starting Lineup from Charlotte – Keselowski on pole
1 2 Brad Keselowski Miller Lite Dodge 28.112 192.089 2 43 A J Allmendinger U.S. Air Force Ford 28.170 191.693 3 99 Carl Edwards Scotts EZ Seed Ford 28.171 191.686 4 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Express Toyota 28.218 191.367 5 31 Jeff Burton Caterpillar Chevrolet 28.236 191.245 6 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe’s Summer Salute Chevrolet [...]
Nicolas Kiesa John James Miguel Ángel Guerra Juan Pablo Montoya
Sato first out of Indy 500
Takuma Sato has become the first retirement from the Indianapolis 500 after crashing out on lap 21. The KV Racing driver had been running on the cusp of the top 10 before sliding into the wall at Turn 2 in a relatively light impact. Sato will be registered as the first official retirement of the race, but Simona de Silvestro (HVM) and Paul Tracy (Dreyer & Reinbold) had already been into the pits for attention after brushing the wall
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/indycar-news/indycar/sato-first-out-of-indy-500/
zondag 29 mei 2011
Matt Kenseth Takes Charlotte Nationwide Series Checkers
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service CONCORD, N.C. — In his first Nationwide Series start of the season — and his first ever in the current-generation racecar — Matt Kenseth out-dueled Roush Fenway Racing teammate Carl Edwards to win Saturday’s Top Gear 300 race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Subbing for sidelined Trevor Bayne, [...]
Source: http://finallapradio.com/2011/05/29/matt-kenseth-takes-charlotte-nationwide-series-checkers/
Ogier’s lead cut after SS16 roll
Sebastien Ogier's Rally Argentina lead is in jeopardy after the Citroen driver rolled near the end of today's opening Ascochinga stage. Ogier looked assured of victory as he took a 47-second lead over Mikko Hirvonen into the final leg, which consists of just the mammoth 48km Ascochinga test and three very short stages
Ukyo Katayama Carl Michael Edwards III Helm Glöckler Travis Wade Kvapil
Latvala baffled by damage
Jari-Matti Latvala says he remains mystified by the cause of his retirement from the lead of Rally Argentina. The Finn arrived back in Villa Carlos Paz late last night and said the first he knew of the problem on his Ford Fiesta RS WRC was when he almost lost control of the car under braking late on the Las Bajadas stage yesterday afternoon
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/world-rally-championship-news/wrc/latvala-baffled-by-damage/
Gus Hutchison Helmuth Koinigg Denny Hamlin Olivier Grouillard
Perez to stay in hospital until Monday
Sergio Perez will spend a further night in hospital following his high-speed accident in qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix. The Sauber driver was taken to the Hospital Princess Grace after crashing at the exit of the tunnel and then careering side-on into the barriers that separate the run-off from the track at the chicane. Perez was assessed yesterday and diagnosed with only a bruised thigh and a concussion.
Study: GMAC Insurance test suggests one-in-five drivers would fail driver's test
Our roadways are filled with crappy drivers. It's an unfortunate fact that we take our lives into our hands every time we strap on a seatbelt and head out on the open road. But at least we all have passed the most basic test of driving skill, right?
Sadly, according to a recent test carried out by GMAC Insurance, a driver's license may not mean what we think it means. Apparently, one-in-five drivers would fail their driver's test if they had to retake it today. Such simple rules about what to do when approaching a yellow light and how much distance to leave in between the car ahead were answered incorrectly by a shocking three out of four drivers.
After three consecutive years at the bottom of the list, New York drivers managed to move up to 45th, leaving the District of Columbia to earn their spot as the worst drivers in America. Kansas drivers scored the highest. In other us-versus-them news, men managed to score a significant six-percent better than women, and drivers between the ages of 60 and 65 scored the highest.
Check out the complete press release after the break for more interesting tidbits, and feel free to take a simple test yourself at the GMAC Insurance website.
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Jason Leffler Tom Jones Mike Harris Charles Robert Hamilton IV
zaterdag 28 mei 2011
Block says confidence now restored
Ken Block says he has achieved his goal of getting to the end of the opening day of Rally Argentina with his confidence rebuilt.
Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr Jeremy Allan Mayfield Terrence Lee Labonte Oscar González
Long Term: 2011 Hyundai Equus Ultimate, May 2011 [w/video]
Filed under: Sedan, Videos, Hyundai, Luxury, Long-Term Garage
Long-Term 2011 Hyundai Equus Ultimate - Click above for high-res image gallery
The long-term 2011 Hyundai Equus Ultimate made its way into my driveway a few weeks ago, and since being handed the keys, I've added 1,900 miles to the odometer, putting our total distance traveled at just over 5,400 miles since the car's March arrival at Autoblog Towers.
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Like both editor-in-chief John Neff and editor/test fleet manager Steven J. Ewing, I've been bombarded with compliments and curious questions about the Equus - and that's before I tell them that they're looking at a $65,000 Hyundai. It helps that the Equus looks like almost nothing else on the road, with its alien grille, massive proportions and over-the-top headlamps.So far, I'm really enjoying my time with the Equus, and I'll have a full rundown of specific pros and cons next month. Over the course of my 1,900-mile stint, I've averaged 20 miles per gallon flat - besting the 19.1 mpg that Ewing and Neff saw last month. But while the month of May has been mostly all stars, there was one service hiccup that reared its ugly head...
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AMA names U.S. team for 2011 FIM Junior Motocross World Championships in Cingoli, Italy
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) PICKERINGTON, Ohio, Thu, 26 May 2011 The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has assembled a team of the best youth motocross racers in the world to represent the United States at the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM)...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/05/ama_names_us_team_for_201.php
Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr Jeremy Allan Mayfield Terrence Lee Labonte Oscar González
Latvala extends lead in Argentina
Jari-Matti Latvala's Rally Argentina lead is up to 18 seconds over Petter Solberg after a strong end to the day for the Ford driver. Latvala started his afternoon with another stage victory on the second run through El Mirador. But he could not repeat his mighty morning performance on the crucial part-asphalt El Condor stage, where a slight error saw him pipped by Sebastien Loeb.
Volkswagen Unveils “Think Blue” Eco Campaign in Order to Think Green
Volkswagen is going green with the color blue with its new Think Blue environmental-consciousness initiative, which plays off the brand’s successful “Think Small” Beetle ads from the 1960s and is intended to educate the masses about eco-friendly practices that can be applied in daily life. VW itself is getting in on the blue thinking: The [...]
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vrijdag 27 mei 2011
Mercedes admits it needs improvement
Mercedes GP needs to bring bigger improvements to its car if it is going to launch a serious challenge against the front-running Red Bull Racing and McLaren teams later this year. That is the view of Mercedes-Benz motorsport boss Norbert Haug, who thinks that although the outfit has struggled to consistently get the best out of its package, it must not ignore the fact that it needs to deliver a faster car. "I think speed wise we should have a better potential I would say," Haug told AUTOSPORT.
Costa relinquishes position at Ferrari
Ferrari's technical director Aldo Costa has relinquished his position as the team's technical director on the back of a disappointing start to the season, the Maranello squad announced on Tuesday.
Olivier Grouillard Elmer George Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Joe Kelly
F1: Ecclestone Pushing For Indian GP On December 11
Bernie Ecclestone is trying to schedule the postponed Bahrain race...
Source: http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/f1-ecclestone-pushing-for-indian-gp-on-december-11/
Senate Transportation Bill, MAP-21, Freezes Spending at Current Levels
The Environment and Public Works Committee just released an outline of some core principles of its transportation reauthorization bill. In a statement, the top Republicans and Democrats of both the full committee and the Transportation Subcommittee – Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA), James Inhofe (R-OK), Max Baucus (D-MT) and David Vitter (R-LA) – said:
Sen. Barbara Boxer [...]
Sen. Barbara Boxer [...]
Qatar Team's Jay Price And Alex Carella Set All-Time Mark!
F1 H2O / F1 Powerboat News ABU DHABI - Friday, May 27, 2011 The Qatar Team led by their 2008 World Champion driver Jay Price and young teammate Alex Carella have set a mark that has never been reached in...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/05/qatar_teams_jay_price_and.php
McLaren Featured Marque at Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival
Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (May 26, 2011) More than 400 historic racecars are expected for the 2nd annual Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival at Infineon Raceway, June 4-5, none more highly anticipated than the McLaren....
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/05/mclaren_featured_marque_a.php
donderdag 26 mei 2011
Farewell, Time. Goodbye, Money. Hello, Rust: We Review the New eBay Motors App
“Dammit Johnson! Stop being useful! Now I’m looking at 914s! [expletive redacted]” We received the preceding note in an e-mail from contributor Sam Smith while waiting in the Hell Line at our local DMV office. The impetus for Mr. Smith’s consternation? (Besides the fact that he’d recently become involved in a multi-party vintage Alfa Romeo [...]
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Ryan Joseph Newman Jesús Iglesias Kyle Thomas Busch Jimmy Jackson
Kelley Blue Book has a new look
Filed under: Car Buying
Kelley Blue Book's new look - Click above for high-res image gallery
A Kleenex, a Band-Aid, a Thermos. Sometimes, one product in a segment becomes so ubiquitous that it becomes a brand-name ambassador for the entire genre. Say "pass me a Kleenex" and you will receive a tissue, regardless of what the side of the box it's plucked from reads. If you need a Band-Aid, someone will find you an adhesive dressing. Thermos? Same deal.
Kelley Blue Book is one such brand name.
In 1926, Les Kelley published his first Blue Book. Originally a packet of pages filled with his valuations for used cars, the Blue Book expanded to include new cars in 1966. As our world became increasingly digital, Kelley Blue Book extended its footprint to the Internet in 1993, and the Kelley Blue Book soon began to enter the lexicon of the car buying consumer in a new way.
Now, in 2011, KBB stands as the largest automotive valuation company. That's 85 years in business and 18 years on the web, and now, like the Orange County neighbors that surround KBB HQ, the brand is ready for a facelift.
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Kevin Michael Harvick Cuth Harrison Jim Hurtubise Innes Ireland
Carpentier hoped for ‘fun’ return
Patrick Carpentier said he had been really looking forward to the prospect of making a single-seater return had he been able to get into the Indianapolis 500 field with Dragon Racing. The 39-year-old Canadian was a Champ Car and IndyCar frontrunner from 1997 to 2005 but has since focused on stock cars
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/indycar-news/indycar/carpentier-hoped-for-fun-return/
Paul Goldsmith Patrick Gaillard Heikki Kovalainen Billy Garrett
David Ragan Wins Showdown Race, Keselowski also advances
RACE RECAP | SHOWDOWN EVENT 5 Joey Logano 4 AJ Allmendinger 3 Marcos Ambrose 2 Brad Keselowski VICTORY LANE David Ragan wins from the pole after a late race pass on Brad Keselowski. All Star Race Bound David Ragan and Brad Keselowski advance to the All Star Race, plus the fan voted in driver OTHER [...]
Source: http://finallapradio.com/2011/05/21/david-ragan-wins-showdown-race-brad-keselowski-also-advances/
Maurício Gugelmin Kevin Michael Harvick Cuth Harrison Jim Hurtubise
David Ragan Wins Showdown Race, Keselowski also advances
RACE RECAP | SHOWDOWN EVENT 5 Joey Logano 4 AJ Allmendinger 3 Marcos Ambrose 2 Brad Keselowski VICTORY LANE David Ragan wins from the pole after a late race pass on Brad Keselowski. All Star Race Bound David Ragan and Brad Keselowski advance to the All Star Race, plus the fan voted in driver OTHER [...]
Source: http://finallapradio.com/2011/05/21/david-ragan-wins-showdown-race-brad-keselowski-also-advances/
Jeremy Allan Mayfield Terrence Lee Labonte Oscar González Kyle Busch
Monaco preview quotes: Red Bull
Sebastian Vettel: "It's remarkable to drive an F1 car around Monaco, it's a completely unique track and a unique challenge for the driver. You have to push as hard as on a normal race track, but the smallest mistake can bring a big penalty. Grid position is very important and can determine your race, as traditionally overtaking in Monaco is very tricky.
woensdag 25 mei 2011
Maldonado: Spain pace not a one-off
Pastor Maldonado is confident that Williams will be able to replicate its single-lap pace from Spain at other events after qualifying in the top 10 for the first time in his Formula 1 career. The Venezuelan, who claimed a podium finish at the Circuit de Catalunya in GP2 last year, will start ninth.
Jim Hurtubise Innes Ireland Ukyo Katayama Carl Michael Edwards III
CONOR DALY ADAPTING TO LIFE IN GP3 SERIES
Conor Daly GP3 Series Noblesville, IN Tue, 24 May 2011 GP3 Series rookie driver making strides as he continues to learn the ins and outs of racing in Europe MAZDASPEED driver Conor Daly, second-generation formula car racer, heads home this...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/05/conor_daly_adapting_to_li.php
Duncan Hamilton Hubert Hahne William Clyde Elliott Horace Gould
Maserati to Have Five-Vehicle Lineup by 2014: Two GranTurismos, Two Sedans, and SUV (Thanks, China!)
Don’t tell us you didn’t see this coming—after all, isn’t everybody doing it? Maserati is under orders from Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne to make nice with affluent Chinese buyers, a cozying up that also will shape the brand’s lineup globally. Two Four-Door Models, Shared Ferrari Tech What it will affect most are are the brand’s [...]
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Kazuyoshi Hoshino José Froilán González Brad Keselowski Christian Klien
Off The Map - Everything's As It Should Be
A controversial transplant causes chaos at the clinic; Tommy feels threatened by Mina's new romantic interest.
Source: http://iplayvideos.net/off-the-map/season/1/episode/11
Trevor Bayne Duncan Hamilton Hubert Hahne William Clyde Elliott
Tunnel DRS ban not required – Boullier
Renault team boss Eric Boullier does not think there is any need for DRS use to be banned in the Monaco tunnel, as he is confident drivers will be able to build up pace safely during the weekend even with the temptation to use the drag-reducing device. Drivers have been clamouring for DRS use to be restricted or banned for the Monaco weekend as while it is limited to the pits straight in the race, they fear allowing unlimited use of it in practice and qualifying on the tricky street track could cause carnage
Brian Gubby Kazuyoshi Hoshino José Froilán González Brad Keselowski
dinsdag 24 mei 2011
Todt pushing ahead with 2013 engines
FIA president Jean Todt has told engine manufacturers that there will be no delay to his plans to introduce smaller turbocharged power-units in 2013 - although there may be room for some compromise in allowing teams to continue using the current V8s for an extra year. Todt met with representatives of the teams and engine makers in the Barcelona paddock on Saturday to engage in discussions about progress towards the new 1.6-litre units that are in the rules for 2013. With sources suggesting that Cosworth, Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari wrote a joint letter to Todt to indicate their concerns about pushing ahead with the 2013 rules, there have been questions raised about whether the sport can continue with the plan
James Christopher McMurray Ryan Joseph Newman Jesús Iglesias Kyle Thomas Busch
Scoop: Audi S6 and S7 to Offer Diesel Option – Car News
For the first time ever, Audi’s sporty sub-brand will include oil burners. It’s easy to be impressed by diesels—but it can be hard to fall in love with them. The awesome torque and impressive efficiency combine to allow drivers to burn tires and miles with ease. But love? This requires something more. No diesel we’ve [...]
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Eddie Keizan Willi Heeks Oscar Alfredo Gálvez Jimmie Kenneth Johnson
Rosberg says DRS issues cost him
Nico Rosberg believes he could have finished much higher up in the Spanish Grand Prix but for a DRS wing failure that stopped him passing team-mate Michael Schumacher. The two Mercedes finished sixth and seventh, with Schumacher ahead, after some close calls between the pair
2012 Honda CR-V Spy Photos – Future Cars
Honda continues its trend of gentle evolution with the next-gen CR-V. A fearless Car and Driver reader in Washington, D.C., snapped this picture of the next-generation Honda CR-V crossover, which will debut this fall. The vehicle looks ready for production, wearing its own sheetmetal (rather than the modified body of an existing Honda model) with [...]
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Denny Hulme Keith Greene Alan Dennis Kulwicki Ruby Tuesday Dodge
Heidfeld encouraged by recovery
Nick Heidfeld says he has been encouraged by his recovery in the Spanish Grand Prix, after starting the race from last place. The German Renault driver failed to set a time in qualifying after his car caught fire during final practice on Saturday
maandag 23 mei 2011
Five Media Myths That Perpetuate Car Culture
Another day, another news story, another media outlet wielding an old saw like this one: High gas prices are a political problem for the president because Americans “love their cars.” American car culture, fed by everything from our sprawled-out landscape to a daily bombardment of car ads, is also kept alive by journalists’ use of [...]
Source: http://dc.streetsblog.org/2011/05/23/five-media-myths-that-perpetuate-car-culture/
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Video: 21-year-old Filipino carves amazing wooden car sculptures
Filed under: Etc., Videos, Toys/Games, Design/Style
Franco Cagayat and his automotive sculpture - Click above to watch video after the jump
We've seen some pretty amazing things happen when talent mixes with the proper medium, but this takes the cake. Top Gear Philippines magazine is featuring a story on Franco Cagayat, an autistic 21-year-old sculptor who specializes in carving detailed vehicle models from a single block of wood. Complete with doors that open and close, full interiors and complete engine bays, the vehicles are unlike anything we've ever seen. Cagayat says he got started by drawing every vehicle he saw and eventually learned to translate that talent into sculpting.
The artist first became a fan of Top Gear when a classmate offered to trade him a copy of the magazine for a wooden Ferrari Testarossa. We think Cagayat probably got the short end of the stick on that one, but he now uses the photos in the publication for reference when it comes time to carve the newest supercars of the world. Hit the jump to take a look at a video interview with Cagayat.
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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
Christian Goethals Gene Hartley Kevin Paul Lepage Ken Kavanagh
De Silvestro admits crash shook her
Simona de Silvestro admitted she had second thoughts about getting back in the car for Indianapolis 500 qualifying after her ferocious practice crash, but was glad she made the decision to continue after qualifying 24th. The HVM driver sustained burns to her hands when a suspension failure sent her into a fiery, aerial accident on Thursday. She was cleared to return to the track yesterday and managed to qualify the team's lower-spec back-up car in 24th
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/indycar-news/indycar/de-silvestro-admits-crash-shook-her/
zondag 22 mei 2011
All Star Race Recap – Carl Edwards Takes Checkers AND Wreckers
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service (May 21, 2011) CONCORD, N.C. — Carl Edwards led every lap of the final 10-lap segment and pulled away from Kyle Busch to win his first Sprint All-Star Race and the $1-million prize that goes with it. First out of the pits for a restart on Lap [...]
Source: http://finallapradio.com/2011/05/21/all-star-race-recap-carl-edwards-takes-checkers-and-wreckers/
McLaren duo: 2011 rules great for F1
McLaren duo Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton say that critics complaining about there being too much overtaking in Formula 1 should back off in their downbeat assessment of the sport. The new DRS, the return of KERS and Pirelli's rubber have all contributed to a much more exciting F1 in 2011, and that has helped produce races with more overtaking moves than have been seen for many years.
Maurício Gugelmin Kevin Michael Harvick Cuth Harrison Jim Hurtubise
Eureka - Season 3 Episode 2 - What About Bob?
Season 3 Episode 2 - What About Bob?
Parents ensuring Spencer Clark’s legacy lives on
Spencer ClarkLosing a race barely moves the needle on life’s Richter scale. You prepare the car and race it the best you can. T.J. Clark taught that lesson to his son, Spencer, preparing him the best he could for racing’s unexpected occurrences. That philosophy can work on racetracks. But in life unforeseen obstacles test the...more»
Kasey Kenneth Kahne Kyle Eugene Petty Scott Russell Riggs Geki
2011 Nissan Leaf SL – Long-Term Road Test Intro
We embark on three months of short trips in Nissan’s electric car. Welcome to an exceptional long-term road test, and our first all-electric experience. It’s also an exception to our normal long-term program. Nissan agreed to give us a Leaf for an extended, three-month loan, but we’re not going to cram our normal 40,000-mile regimen [...]
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Loris Kessel Yves Giraud Cabantous Charles Robert Hamilton V Mack Hellings
Whincup takes Winton race one win
Jamie Whincup claimed his fifth win of the V8 Supercar season in race one at Winton, as his polesitting Triple Eight Holden team-mate Craig Lowndes had a disastrous afternoon and came home only 11th. Lowndes' problems began with a poor start that immediately dropped him behind front row partner Steven Johnson (Dick Johnson Ford), Garry Rodgers Holden driver Lee Holdsworth, and Whincup
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/whincup-takes-winton-race-one-win/
David Lee Blaney Lewis Hamilton Narain Karthikeyan Jerry Hoyt
zaterdag 21 mei 2011
Maserati to Have Five-Vehicle Lineup by 2014: Two GranTurismos, Two Sedans, and SUV (Thanks, China!)
Don’t tell us you didn’t see this coming—after all, isn’t everybody doing it? Maserati is under orders from Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne to make nice with affluent Chinese buyers, a cozying up that also will shape the brand’s lineup globally. Two Four-Door Models, Shared Ferrari Tech What it will affect most are are the brand’s [...]
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Nick Heidfeld Dale Arnold Jarrett Eddie Johnson Peter de Klerk
Farewell, Time. Goodbye, Money. Hello, Rust: We Review the New eBay Motors App
“Dammit Johnson! Stop being useful! Now I’m looking at 914s! [expletive redacted]” We received the preceding note in an e-mail from contributor Sam Smith while waiting in the Hell Line at our local DMV office. The impetus for Mr. Smith’s consternation? (Besides the fact that he’d recently become involved in a multi-party vintage Alfa Romeo [...]
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2011 Kia Optima SX Turbo – Short Take Road Test
Among the best family sedans to drive—and, yes, it’s a Kia. What Is It? The turbocharged top-spec version of the handsome new Kia Optima, which shares its powertrain lineup and architecture with the 10Best-winning Hyundai Sonata. The SX comes pretty well stocked, including the direct-injected 2.0-liter turbo four, 18-inch wheels with black-painted pockets, HID headlamps, [...]
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Ernst Klodwig Mark Anthony Martin Timo Glock Christian Goethals
2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Starting Lineup
2011 Kyle Busch - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for NASCARKyle Busch (and team) followed up on being the fastest during the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race practice session, by posting the fastest time of 119.191 seconds (or 1 minute, 59.191 seconds) for the pole during the unique qualifying session at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Sharing...more»
vrijdag 20 mei 2011
Paul Newman's mid-engine V8 Beetle on sale for $250K
Filed under: Car Buying, Classics, Convertible, Volkswagen, Celebrities
This Volkswagen Beetle is priced to sell at $250,000. No, there's no typo in that figure. This 1963 VW Bug has celebrity ownership, as it once belonged to Mr. Paul Newman. Still not doing it for you at that price? Perhaps a peak under the hood will change your mind.
Paul Newman loved him some fast cars, and this '63 Beetle is no exception. Rather than stick with the old four-cylinder lump in the rear, Newman had IndyCar builder Jerry Eisert set out to turn the droptop bug into a super sleeper.
Eisert dropped a Ford 351 V8 into the middle of the Volkswagen. He added the five-speed ZF transmission (thought to have come from a Ford GT40), and the now-transformed Beetle was pushing out 300-horsepower. That's a whole lot of juice for this bantam-weight brawler. So much, in fact, that Newman's handlers advised him to sell the car before he got into serious trouble with it.
Paul Newman's Volkswagen Beetle Convertible sleeper is now up for sale, after receiving a full restoration. The seller wants $250,000 but is open to "serious offers." While we think 250 large is rather optimistic, there's no doubt this car has the potential to plaster permanent smiles on anyone who drives it. Check out OldBug.com for a look at the car's history.
Paul Newman's mid-engine V8 Beetle on sale for $250K originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 20 May 2011 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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With One Month Left In Session, Advocates Push For Transit Funding Lockbox
Assembly Member Jim Brennan makes the case for protecting dedicated transit funds from raids. Senator Marty Golden stands behind him to the left and TWU Local 100 President John Samuelson is on the far right. Photo: Noah Kazis
Momentum is growing in the push to protect dedicated MTA funds from Albany’s predations, but with only one [...]
Momentum is growing in the push to protect dedicated MTA funds from Albany’s predations, but with only one [...]
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2011 Jeep Compass Limited 70th Anniversary Edition – Short Take Road Test
Jeep’s black sheep gets updated, but remains unpleasant. A platform mate to the Jeep Patriot and Dodge Caliber, and an affront to the ruggedness cultivated by Jeep’s iconic and more capable models, namely the Wrangler. A more cohesive nose (hood, fascia, grille, fenders, and headlights) inspired by the Grand Cherokee makes the Compass a bit [...]
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Turning a New Page in Portimao!
F1 H2O / F1 Powerboat News PORTIMAO, Portugal - Thursday, May 19, 2011 If you ask any F1 powerboat competitors, more likely than not, they'll tell you that the Algarve River in Portimao, Portugal is their favorite place to race...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/05/turning_a_new_page_in_por.php
Pedrosa may have to miss Catalunya
Honda says Dani Pedrosa's participation in the Catalunya Grand Prix remains in doubt as he waits to decide whether his collarbone injury will require surgery. Pedrosa sustained the injury in a collision with Marco Simoncelli in Sunday's French Grand Prix
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donderdag 19 mei 2011
Official: Ferrari renews Fernando Alonso's contract through 2016
Filed under: Motorsports, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Ferrari
Few things inspire as much rumor and conjecture as the hiring and firing of Formula 1 drivers. This one's going here, that one's staying there, one is hired and another is fired. But Fernando Alonso seems to have his seat secure for the foreseeable future.
Scuderia Ferrari has announced that it and Alonso have renewed their contract through 2016, making the two-time world champion's job one of the most secure on the grid. Alonso described the move as, "natural for me to decide to extend my relationship in the long-term like this, with a team at which I will no doubt end my Formula 1 career one day."
Of course that's also what Kimi Raikkonen said, before being shown the door - just a couple of years after winning the championship for Ferrari - to make room for Alonso. In an environment as volatile as F1, the value of a contract can change just that quickly. But short of that, Alonso looks poised to stay in scarlet for years to come. Official announcement after the jump.
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Ferrari renews Fernando Alonso's contract through 2016 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 May 2011 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Bass Pro Shops Joins Forces with NASCAR Unites to Raise Valuable Funds
Outdoor Enthusiasts Can Donate $5.00 for a NASCAR Unites Wristband in Support of Children NASCAR Unites logoCHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 19, 2011) — Bass Pro Shops, one of America’s premier outdoor retailers, joined forces with The NASCAR Foundation in support of NASCAR Unites, a campaign designed to raise valuable funds and encourage volunteerism to help children...more»
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Angie Schmitt Goes Toe-to-Toe With Northeast Ohio Sprawl Boosters
Angie’s on sabbatical this week attending the Knight Digital Media Center’s News Entrepreneur Bootcamp in Los Angeles. To help tide you over until she gets back, here’s a clip from a northeast Ohio radio show she recently appeared on called “The Civic Commons.” Inspired by a post Angie put together a few weeks ago (headline: [...]
Source: http://streetsblog.net/2011/05/16/angie-schmitt-goes-toe-to-toe-with-northeast-ohio-sprawl-boosters/
2011 Lexus IS F – Short Take Road Test
In revising the IS F’s suspension, Lexus reinvents its sport sedan. The corporate line at Lexus is that the IS F was never intended to dethrone the BMW M3 as the world’s greatest sports sedan. We, like the general public, never believed it. Just look at the two cars’ spec sheets: Both are based on [...]
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F1′s Alonso extends contract with Ferrari to 2016 (PA SportsTicker)
Ferrari has extended Fernando Alonsos contract through the end of 2016 and the Spanish driver says he will finish his career with the Italian team.
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woensdag 18 mei 2011
Porsche Announces It Will Build 911 Carrera 4 GTS
Porsche, whose favorite hobby is finding more ways to splice the 911 lineup, has split off yet a new thread: the 911 Carerra 4 GTS. We thought that the recently-released GT3 RS 4.0 would be the last variant of the current 911 generation, but apparently we overlooked that the marketplace was clamoring for a GTS [...]
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Rossi impressed with Silverstone
Valentino Rossi was delighted with his first impression of the Silverstone grand prix track after riding it on a roadgoing Ducati during the launch of the circuit's new 'wing' paddock complex today. The seven-time MotoGP champion missed last year's British Grand Prix - the first to be held at Silverstone after the race moved from Donington Park - as he recovered from the broken leg he sustained at Mugello, so this was his first chance to get to grips with the track. "A very good track.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/rossi-impressed-with-silverstone/
Simoncelli promises to finish
Marco Simoncelli has promised to ride sensibly and finish tomorrow's French Grand Prix after his recent crashes. The Gresini Honda rider's form has improved dramatically this season, and he was a contender for victory at both Jerez and Estoril, only to crash on each occasion. Today at Le Mans he came within 0.059 seconds of denying factory Honda man Casey Stoner pole position, but has promised not to throw away a result trying to beat the Australian in the race.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/simoncelli-promises-to-finish/
Force India: No driver changes for Spain
Force India says it remains committed to its driver line-up for the Spanish Grand Prix despite the criminal complaint that is set to be filed against Adrian Sutil. The Silverstone-based squad's driver said on Tuesday that he intended to use all means possible to clear his name following the revelation from Genii Capital's Eric Lux that he was set to file the complaint against the German after an incident between the two following the Chinese Grand Prix. Force India said on Tuesday evening that it continued to "monitor the situation", confirming its driver line-up will remain unchanged for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix
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Report: And we're back! Top Gear returns June 12
Filed under: Etc., Celebrities
It's the news we've all been waiting for: the imminent return of everyone's favorite car show, Top Gear. The hit BBC television program has been on break since the 16th season ended on February 27 with episode 6, in which Hammond drove the Porsche 959 and Ferrari F40, May tested NASA's new lunar rover and Clarkson raced the sun in a Jaguar XJ.
Now FinalGear.com - the website that tracks everything Top Gear - reports that the new season (that's #17 if you're counting) will begin airing on June 12. The report comes courtesy of the May issue of the Dutch edition of Top Gear magazine.
So what can we expect from season 17? Hard to say - so far we know Clarkson and May have driven a pair of electric cars, we've heard the newly-wed Prince Harry could be making his way to the Dunsfold Aerodrome (a.k.a. the Top Gear test track) and we've seen reports that the McLaren MP4-12C may have already claimed the fastest lap time on the board. For everything else, we'll just have to wait (less than a month now, mind you) to find out.
And we're back! Top Gear returns June 12 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 17 May 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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dinsdag 17 mei 2011
Giveaway: Gillette Fusion ProGlide Challenge – Free Razor
Disclosure: The Final Lap received no money for this review, and corresponding free razor offer (below) We simply received a review unit of the razor without any expectations of a good review from Gillette. THIS GIVEAWAY IS BELOW, BUT WE INVITE YOU TO READ ALL ABOUT THIS AWESOME RAZOR Review: As a NASCAR sponsor, Gillette [...]
Source: http://finallapradio.com/2011/05/16/giveaway-gillette-fusion-proglide-challenge-free-razor/
Maserati to Have Five-Vehicle Lineup by 2014: Two GranTurismos, Two Sedans, and SUV (Thanks, China!)
Don’t tell us you didn’t see this coming—after all, isn’t everybody doing it? Maserati is under orders from Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne to make nice with affluent Chinese buyers, a cozying up that also will shape the brand’s lineup globally. Two Four-Door Models, Shared Ferrari Tech What it will affect most are are the brand’s [...]
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Simoncelli promises to finish
Marco Simoncelli has promised to ride sensibly and finish tomorrow's French Grand Prix after his recent crashes. The Gresini Honda rider's form has improved dramatically this season, and he was a contender for victory at both Jerez and Estoril, only to crash on each occasion. Today at Le Mans he came within 0.059 seconds of denying factory Honda man Casey Stoner pole position, but has promised not to throw away a result trying to beat the Australian in the race.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/simoncelli-promises-to-finish/
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DOT’s Jamaica Plan: Unclog Queens Transit Hub With 1.4 Miles of Bus Lanes
Plans call for doubling the mileage of bus lanes in Jamaica. Image: NYC DOT
We missed these when they were first released in late March, but DOT has come out with its preliminary recommendations for improving bus service in downtown Jamaica [PDF]. The plan calls for adding roughly a mile and a half of new bus [...]
We missed these when they were first released in late March, but DOT has come out with its preliminary recommendations for improving bus service in downtown Jamaica [PDF]. The plan calls for adding roughly a mile and a half of new bus [...]
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Lorenzo: Warm-up crash hurt race
Jorge Lorenzo reckoned fourth was the best result possible in the French Grand Prix after he sustained a finger injury in a crash in the warm-up at Le Mans. The world champion fell early in the warm-up and severely damaged his Yamaha, though a huge effort by the team got it back into shape in time for the race. Lorenzo had tough battles with Andrea Dovizioso, Valentino Rossi and Marco Simoncelli as he fought for a podium during the event, before a late error dropped him out of the battle for second and left him to finish fourth
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/lorenzo-warm-up-crash-hurt-race/
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