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Supafly
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I hope this is not a re-post, I think not it's pretty fresh I think.
All these news stories and F1 car reveals and the Ecclestone bullshit about whether a German Grand Prix will be or not...
I GOT A FEVER EVEN MORE COWBELL CAN'T HEAL
Let's cut the chase, here are 45 minutes of solid motorsport fun:
All these news stories and F1 car reveals and the Ecclestone bullshit about whether a German Grand Prix will be or not...
I GOT A FEVER EVEN MORE COWBELL CAN'T HEAL
Let's cut the chase, here are 45 minutes of solid motorsport fun:
Rey C.
Racing is life... anything else is just waiting.
That was very cool. Thanks, Supa!
When both were running with Mobil 1 sponsorship, we got a chance to see some great/fun stuff there with Hamilton and Stewart. The original seat swap ("Trading Paint") was Juan Pablo Montoya and Jeff Gordon. I guess that one meant more to me because I could have seen Gordon make it in F1, while Stewart was never in the physical or emotional condition to do so (maybe had the talent, but not the physical conditioning or mental toughness to withstand the F1 pressure cooker and mind-games).
Supafly
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I agree. It astonished me that NASCAR keeps the racing sort of completely analog. The possibilities of using the realtime data in racing are just overwhelmingly positive, I think, but, as you point out, they make it so much more demanding for drivers. Great F1 racers do not only need the feel for handling cars at superhuman levels, as NASCAR drivers are, too... they have to be able to process information and make decisions on the fly, too.
But this event was absolute genius, and both drivers really did great.
Fernando Alonso has not been medically cleared for the Australian Grand Prix
The 2016 Rolex 24 is set for Jan. 30-31. It will mark the TUDOR Championship debut of full FIA GT3 specification cars within the GT Daytona class.
Sebring: Runways to Raceway, Part I
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/tusc/sebring-runways-to-raceway-pt-1/
Sebring: Runways to Raceway, Part II
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/tusc/sebring-runways-to-raceway-pt-2/
Sebring: Runways to Raceway, Part III
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/tusc/sebring-runways-to-raceways-pt-3/
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/tusc/sebring-runways-to-raceway-pt-1/
Sebring: Runways to Raceway, Part II
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/tusc/sebring-runways-to-raceway-pt-2/
Sebring: Runways to Raceway, Part III
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/tusc/sebring-runways-to-raceways-pt-3/
Honda IndyCar aero kit
http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/1...!DW12_HJ3_Silver_Livery_RC_FQuarter_000012_SM
Chevy IndyCar aero kit
http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/113561-pruett-tech-overview-of-chevy-s-indycar-aero-kit
http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/1...!DW12_HJ3_Silver_Livery_RC_FQuarter_000012_SM
Chevy IndyCar aero kit
http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/113561-pruett-tech-overview-of-chevy-s-indycar-aero-kit
The Blancpain Endurance Series has attracted 56 full-season entries, as the SRO-organized series starts its fifth season.
In total 11 brands are represented in the series, with Audi, Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes, Nissan and Porsche all represented with at least one car.
http://sportscar365.com/blancpain/bes/56-full-season-entries-for-blancpain-endurance/
In total 11 brands are represented in the series, with Audi, Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes, Nissan and Porsche all represented with at least one car.
http://sportscar365.com/blancpain/bes/56-full-season-entries-for-blancpain-endurance/
bobjustbob
Proud member of FreeOnes Hall Of Fame. Retired to
I may take the step into the dark side and actually go to an event. Dover Downs has a weekend in October. Bring a tent or pay to have one set up for me seems better than hotel in so many ways. I'm not a camping guy but to me this isn't camping. Going to find out what 3 day tickets cost. You can even bring your own cooler into the race! Any of you folks ever do Dover or the tent thing at the races?
Sebring, Runways to Raceway, Part IV
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/tusc/sebring-runways-to-raceway-pt-4/
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/tusc/sebring-runways-to-raceway-pt-4/
Rey C.
Racing is life... anything else is just waiting.
I find it completely amazing that they suspended Busch in the first place. But with the way things are these days, no, I guess it shouldn't amaze me at all.
I'm not a Harvick fan. So if he begins pulling a lead in the championship standings, I'm going to pay a hooker to say that he slapped her with a wet noodle. Once NASCAR suspends him for a couple of weeks (just have to make sure I have an onion handy so she can instantly cry for the cameras), that should allow the guys I like to catch up with Harvick. :yesyes:
AFAIK, his only crime is that he's a nut and he got hooked up with a nutty woman... who is a "talented" writer of fiction. Sorry to see NASCAR playing the PC/gender politics game. Very unfortunate. But they're all about "the show", more so than real sport.
Toyota driver Kazuki Nakajima has been diagnosed with a broken vertebra following his accident in practice for this weekend's Spa World Endurance Championship round.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/118728#971830
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/118728#971830
Rey C.
Racing is life... anything else is just waiting.
OK, I'm not a huge NASCAR fan. But every now & again, I see something that makes me 
Little E... Whoop Whoop!!! :nanner:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Brings Home Emotional Win At Talladega, Days After The Late Senior’s 64th Birthday
P.S. I became a fan of Dale, Jr's after I found out that his dad had sent condolences to Ayrton Senna da Silva's family after his tragic death in 1994 - and roughly 7 years later, Dale was also killed in action. So for that reason alone, his kid is alright by me. Congrats on a win near your dad's birthday! :hatsoff:
Little E... Whoop Whoop!!! :nanner:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Brings Home Emotional Win At Talladega, Days After The Late Senior’s 64th Birthday
P.S. I became a fan of Dale, Jr's after I found out that his dad had sent condolences to Ayrton Senna da Silva's family after his tragic death in 1994 - and roughly 7 years later, Dale was also killed in action. So for that reason alone, his kid is alright by me. Congrats on a win near your dad's birthday! :hatsoff:
Veteran automotive executive and motorsports director Beth Paretta has announced an ambitious new Verizon IndyCar Series program comprised of an all-female staff for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 in 2016.
The brand-new Grace Autosport team will field accomplished IndyCar and sports car Katherine Legge, and surround the Briton with women in every discipline required to forge a competitive motor racing program. In addition to taking on the likes of Team Penske and Chip Ganassi Racing, Paretta's vision for Grace Autosport is heavily rooted in an education initiative.
http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/1...rt-launches-all-female-team-for-2016-indy-500
The brand-new Grace Autosport team will field accomplished IndyCar and sports car Katherine Legge, and surround the Briton with women in every discipline required to forge a competitive motor racing program. In addition to taking on the likes of Team Penske and Chip Ganassi Racing, Paretta's vision for Grace Autosport is heavily rooted in an education initiative.
http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/1...rt-launches-all-female-team-for-2016-indy-500
Indianapolis 500 starting lineup:
1) Scott Dixon, 226.760 mph
2) Will Power, 226.350
3) Simon Pagenaud, 226.145
4) Tony Kanaan, 225.503
5) Helio Castroneves, 225.502
6) Justin Wilson, 225.279
7) Sebastian Bourdais, 225.193
8) Marco Andretti, 225.189
9) Josef Newgarden, 225.187
10) J.R. Hildebrand, 225.099
11) Carlos Munoz, 225.042
12) Ed Carpenter, 224.883
13) Oriol Servia, 224.777
14) Charlie Kimball, 224.743
15) Juan Pablo Montoya, 224.657
16) Ryan Hunter-Reay, 224.573
17) Graham Rahal, 224.290
18) Carlos Huertas, 224.233
19) Simona de Silvestro, 223.838
20) James Jakes, 223.790
21) Tristan Vautier, 223.747
22) Alex Tagliani, 223.722
23) Sage Karam, 223.595
24) James Hinchcliffe, 223.519
25) Conor Daly, 223.482
26) Townsend Bell, 223.447
27) Takuma Sato, 223.226
28) Pippa Mann, 223.104
29) Gabby Chaves, 222.916
30) Sebastian Saavedra, 222.898
31) Jack Hawksworth, 222.787
32) Stefano Colletti, 221.912
33) Bryan Clauson, 220.523
1) Scott Dixon, 226.760 mph
2) Will Power, 226.350
3) Simon Pagenaud, 226.145
4) Tony Kanaan, 225.503
5) Helio Castroneves, 225.502
6) Justin Wilson, 225.279
7) Sebastian Bourdais, 225.193
8) Marco Andretti, 225.189
9) Josef Newgarden, 225.187
10) J.R. Hildebrand, 225.099
11) Carlos Munoz, 225.042
12) Ed Carpenter, 224.883
13) Oriol Servia, 224.777
14) Charlie Kimball, 224.743
15) Juan Pablo Montoya, 224.657
16) Ryan Hunter-Reay, 224.573
17) Graham Rahal, 224.290
18) Carlos Huertas, 224.233
19) Simona de Silvestro, 223.838
20) James Jakes, 223.790
21) Tristan Vautier, 223.747
22) Alex Tagliani, 223.722
23) Sage Karam, 223.595
24) James Hinchcliffe, 223.519
25) Conor Daly, 223.482
26) Townsend Bell, 223.447
27) Takuma Sato, 223.226
28) Pippa Mann, 223.104
29) Gabby Chaves, 222.916
30) Sebastian Saavedra, 222.898
31) Jack Hawksworth, 222.787
32) Stefano Colletti, 221.912
33) Bryan Clauson, 220.523
James Hinchcliffe has had an accident in Indianapolis 500 practice, with a component failure on his No. 5 Arrow/Lucas Oil Schmidt Peterson Honda going into Turn 3.
Verizon IndyCar Series Medical Director Dr. Michael Clinger and Schmidt Peterson team owner Sam Schmidt have issued statements on the condition of driver James Hinchcliffe.
Clinger: “Verizon IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe underwent surgery May 18 at IU Health Methodist Hospital for an injury to his upper left thigh. He has been transferred to the Intensive Care Unit and remains in stable condition.”
Schmidt: “Obviously, we’re relieved that James is awake and out of surgery. That’s the most important thing on our minds right now and we will do absolutely everything required to ensure a complete recovery.”
http://motorsportstalk.nbcsports.co...t-en-route-to-hospital-after-crash-in-turn-3/
http://motorsportstalk.nbcsports.co...date-james-hinchcliffe-condition-crash-cause/
http://racing.ap.org/article/hinchcliffe-taken-hospital-after-another-wreck-indy
Verizon IndyCar Series Medical Director Dr. Michael Clinger and Schmidt Peterson team owner Sam Schmidt have issued statements on the condition of driver James Hinchcliffe.
Clinger: “Verizon IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe underwent surgery May 18 at IU Health Methodist Hospital for an injury to his upper left thigh. He has been transferred to the Intensive Care Unit and remains in stable condition.”
Schmidt: “Obviously, we’re relieved that James is awake and out of surgery. That’s the most important thing on our minds right now and we will do absolutely everything required to ensure a complete recovery.”
http://motorsportstalk.nbcsports.co...t-en-route-to-hospital-after-crash-in-turn-3/
http://motorsportstalk.nbcsports.co...date-james-hinchcliffe-condition-crash-cause/
http://racing.ap.org/article/hinchcliffe-taken-hospital-after-another-wreck-indy
Ryan Briscoe will replace James Hinchcliffe for this weekend's Indy 500.
Tristan Vautier, who qualified in place of James Davison, will replace Carlos Huertas this weekend.
The cars of Briscoe, Vautier and Davison will start at the back.
Tristan Vautier, who qualified in place of James Davison, will replace Carlos Huertas this weekend.
The cars of Briscoe, Vautier and Davison will start at the back.
