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Longer Endurance Rallies Could Push Out Veterans Like Loeb

Longer Endurance Rallies Could Push Out Veterans Like Loeb

FIA President Jean Todt and ex-rally star and current WRC Manager Michele Mouton want to move the WRC towards longer, endurance rallies like the sport had when it started. However, this is causing some heated emotions, especially from current lead...
20.03.2012 | 1721 views | 0 comments
Opel Ampera Will Race in Alternative Energy Rally Monte Carlo

Opel Ampera Will Race in Alternative Energy Rally Monte Carlo

Opel is entering six factory-backed Amperas into the 13th Alternative Energy Rally Monte Carlo that is organized by the Automobile Club de Monaco. The rally runs from March 23 to 25.  “Spectators will have the chance to see our elec...
19.03.2012 | 3845 views | 0 comments
Teams React to Aussie Grand Prix

Teams React to Aussie Grand Prix

The 2012 Formula 1 season has officially begun, and it did so in fantastic style with Jensen Button taking the win. In a way it was also the first real test of the cars. During the official testing schedule teams will not run full out in fear of g...
19.03.2012 | 958 views | 1 comments
Dominant Button wins first race of the season

Dominant Button wins first race of the season

Jenson Button made the best of starts to his 2012 Formula 1 World Championship has he took the first victory of the season. The Brit made a strong and dominant performance in Melbourne. Although he had a disappointing qualifying, Vettel rised ...
18.03.2012 | 2976 views | 4 comments
Strong Performances End 12 Hours of Sebring *Spoilers Inside*

Strong Performances End 12 Hours of Sebring *Spoilers Inside*

The 12 Hours of Sebring has come to an end, and Audi can take the top spot in the podium once again. In a slightly surprising performance, the Starworks Motorsports HPD ARX-03b LMP2 car came in third overall. The winning Audi was driven by Dindo C...
18.03.2012 | 2051 views | 1 comments
Sebring Qualifying and Race Preview: Audi Takes 1,2, and 3

Sebring Qualifying and Race Preview: Audi Takes 1,2, and 3

There are 64 cars among six classes entered into the 60th running of 12 Hours of Sebring this year. The race begins both the World Endurance Championship (WEC) season and American Le Mans Series (ALMS) season with a 12 hour race around a 3.7 mile ...
18.03.2012 | 1624 views | 0 comments
Mercedes Fields SLS AMG and C63 AMG Estate as F1 Safety Cars

Mercedes Fields SLS AMG and C63 AMG Estate as F1 Safety Cars

Just two more days until the Formula 1 season really begins in Australia. Mercedes-Benz is supplying the safety car yet again this season, and this season the safety cars will be an SLS AMG and C63 AMG Estate. No mechanical changes are made to...
16.03.2012 | 7345 views | 0 comments
*Updated with Video* Deltawing Displayed at Sebring for First Time

*Updated with Video* Deltawing Displayed at Sebring for First Time

Nissan took advantage of this weekend's 12 Hours of Sebring that opens the WEC and ALMS seasons.  The car was on display to the public and driver Marino Franchitti took the car for a lap around the track. Nissan did not reveal the car...
16.03.2012 | 1857 views | 0 comments
Audi Continues Lead in Afternoon Sebring Practice

Audi Continues Lead in Afternoon Sebring Practice

Audi had another very good day of 12 Hours of Sebring Practice. For the fifth time in six practice session, Audi's cars have been in first, second and third place. There is one more practice session this evening and one tomorrow morning, and t...
15.03.2012 | 1341 views | 0 comments
Motor racing: The stresses and strains

Motor racing: The stresses and strains

With the 2012 Formula 1 season fast approaching it seems appropriate to investigate some of the work that goes on behind the scenes. Anyone who has driven a simple go-kart will have an inkling about the strains that the body goes through. So, ...
15.03.2012 | 3217 views | 2 comments

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