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Corrado Fabi Teo Fabi Pascal Fabre Carlo Facetti Luigi Fagioli
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Need an honest, no bs opinion
So, I've been trying like crazy to find the 1950 chevy 3100, or a "2-ton" version of the same cab/front end. No dice. So now I have turned to using a much more readily available model, the revell 1/25 1950 Ford F1. The basic premise was an old school truck on newer semi-wheels and tires, with a "rat-rod" (i truly don't like this word, but its the best description) style truck. Bare minimum here, axles, big honkin engine, and lots of attitude. My problem is that I'm really at odds with how the custom chassis I've built so far looks. So, here are some pictures to get your opinions on. keep in mind that this is at the very early stages of building, the only glued together part are the frame rails. The Front end will be a suicide style setup with custom made wishbones, ie; the front axle will be pushed further forward. At the moment, it's just there to hold the chassis at ride height.
the original idea:
The modified idea so far:
Oh, ignore the unholy mess on my desk. I've yet to clean it since starting this build. :-P
edit: on another note, I'm starting to think that the fact that I don't have the fenders/hood/running boards on there is making the cab look extremely small. But, thankfully the F1 kit isn't discontinued. So, for this first go around, I think I should try to widen and lengthen the fenders and hood. seems to be the best way to make it all look proportional.
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/scacs/forums/thread/925805.aspx
Dan Gurney Hubert Hahne Mike Hailwood Mika Häkkinen Bruce Halford
9ff GTurbo 1200
A few weeks ago, German tuner 9ff unveiled the GTurbo tuning package, but while the most powerful version developed 1,000 HP, 9ff pulled the GTurbo 1200 straight out of a hat during the Essen Motorshow. For those not packing much common sense, that’s a model developing a spectacular 1,200 HP.
The GTurbo 1200 is based on a Porsche GT2 model, but is modified to be made lighter. There are a series of carbon fiber elements, along side and rear windows that have been replaced by Macrolon items. There is also a new set of 19" wheels.
After 9ff added titanium connecting rods, 9ff cylinder head with bigger valves and ports, 9ff camshafts, and 130mm intercoolers, the twin-turbo engine now develops an impressive 1200 HP and 1100 NM of torque. The car can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and will hit an impressive 257 mph. The whole package is finished by a new titanium exhaust system that has adjustable valves for a quiet, sportier sound. The car is currently available for sale at a price of 219,000 euro (around $285,000).
Specifications after the jump.
9ff GTurbo 1200 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 30 November 2010 21:00 EST.
Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/9ff/2010-9ff-gturbo-1200-ar100825.html
Auto GP Series Gathers Pace As It Confirms F1 Point System Usage
Auto GP, the open wheel racing category previously known as Euroseries 3000 is gathering pace as it revives itself from the lower echelons of motor racing. The exciting and fast paced series utilises Formula One style cars but with 550bhp engines, similar to those used in the 2009 A1 Grand Prix cars. �Since the rename [...]
Mark Donohue Robert Doornbos Ken Downing Bob Drake Paddy Driver
Your classic grand prix - race 19
The 1993 Portuguese Grand Prix is our chosen race for the final edition of our classic Formula 1 series this year.
That means we will broadcast the full 'Grand Prix' highlights programme shown on BBC Two at the time, as well as the shorter highlights edit that we have cut for all our choices.
That 'Grand Prix' programme is embedded below, with the shorter highlights clips linked underneath. There are also short and long versions of last year's inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Watch short highlights of the 1979 US Grand Prix East
Watch short highlights of the 1988 Portuguese Grand Prix
Watch short highlights of the 1991 Mexican Grand Prix
Watch short highlights of the 1993 Portuguese Grand Prix
Watch short highlights of the 2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Watch long highlights of the 2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The classic races will be available on the BBC red button in the UK on satellite and cable from 2200 GMT on Wednesday 10 November until 1300 GMT on Friday 12 November. On Freeview, they will be available between first and second practice on Friday (approximately 1040-1240 GMT).
The 1993 Portuguese Grand Prix is a fascinating race, not only for the action on the track, but also for the fact that it has something of a fin de si�cle feeling about it.
It was an event that, in hindsight, seems to encapsulate the passing of the torch from one generation to the next.
It was the race at which the great Alain Prost clinched his fourth, and final, world championship title, and at which he announced his retirement, not willing to go toe-to-toe again with Ayrton Senna, who had signed to drive in 1994 for Williams, where Prost drove in 1993.
The Frenchman won the title by finishing second to an emerging star called Michael Schumacher. The German's Benetton was slower than Prost's Williams but Schumacher defended his lead with all the lack of compromise for which he was to become notorious in future years.
Meanwhile, McLaren gave a debut to another promising talent, a certain Mika Hakkinen.
The Finn would go on to win two world titles in 1998 and 1999, becoming the man to push Schumacher hardest until the emergence of Fernando Alonso, but was, at this stage of his career, McLaren's test driver.
Hakkinen had driven for struggling Lotus in 1991-2, but moved to McLaren in a downgraded role in 1993 on the promise of being given a chance to race at some stage.
That chance came in Portugal, after team boss Ron Dennis had grown frustrated by the continuing struggles of Michael Andretti.
Hakkinen wowed F1 by outqualifying Senna on his debut. The great Brazilian was very far from amused.
Senna wasted no time in dispensing with Hakkinen in the race, but the Finn had made his point - this was a special talent awaiting the chance to blossom.
So, it is a superb race, laden with symbolism.
As I explained in my blog on Tuesday, though, all the choices this time were great in their own way.
There was a victory by the incomparable Gilles Villeneuve at Watkins Glen in 1979, his final win in a year that established him as the finest driver in the world, following a battle with Alan Jones of Williams, whose race ended when he accelerated away from a tyre stop too soon and he lost a wheel.
And in Portugal in 1988, there is one of the defining episodes in the bitter battle between Prost and Senna, when Senna pushed Prost so close to the pit wall in trying to defend the lead that those holding signalling boards had to move them out of the way.
Finally, there is a fight between team-mates in a great car, with Riccardo Patrese getting the better of Williams team-mate Nigel Mansell in the 1991 Mexican Grand Prix despite the Italian suffering from a stomach upset.
I hope you enjoy them.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/andrewbenson/2010/11/your_classic_grand_prix_-_race_6.html
Giovanni Lavaggi Chris Lawrence Michel Leclere Neville Lederle Geoff Lees
F1: Loeb: 2009 F1 chance was a one-off
Loeb: 2009 F1 chance was a one-off By Matt Beer Sunday, November 28th 2010, 12:05 GMT World Rally legend Sebastien Loeb believes he missed his only chance to try Formula 1 when 2009's bid to contest an end-of-season grand prix failed to come to fruition. Attempts were made last year to get Loeb into a Toro Rosso seat for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after the Frenchman had impressed in what was originally an informal Red Bull F1 test the previous winter. Loeb went as far as testing a GP2 car in preparation, but was unable to get the required superlicence Related posts:- OTHER: Loeb joins 2010 RoC line-up Loeb joins 2010 RoC line-up By Pablo Elizalde Monday, May...
- F1: Vergne: STR test a huge opportunity Vergne: STR test a huge opportunity By Matt Beer Wednesday,...
- WRC: Q and A: Loeb on Raikkonen Q & A: Loeb on Raikkonen By David Evans Wednesday,...
Source: http://doxcar.com/f1-loeb-2009-f1-chance-was-a-one-off/
Cal Niday Helmut Niedermayr Brausch Niemann Gunnar Nilsson Hideki Noda
Turkish GP: Vettel fastest in final practice ahead of qualifying
May 30 '10
Sebastian Vettel was the fastest man on track yesterday for the final practice session ahead of qualifying for the 2010 Turkish Grand Prix. Some of his key rivals faced problems while others had off-track excursions, notably at turn 8.
Nico Rosberg was one among the late improvers. He claimed a strong second while spending much of the time at the bottom end of top ten.
Lewis Hamilton who finished third, had a lurid spin at turn eight. Via iTV, "Mid-way through the session the former champion ran wide over the kerb at the second of the sweeping corner?s three apexs and spun backwards into the gravel, having to be pushed out by marshals so he could recover to the pits.
On his return to the McLaren garage it emerged the spin had shredded his hard compound tyres while also doing minor damage to the MP4-25?s floor and area around the diffuser.
His team got him out for the final six minutes for a final run on the soft-tyres, however, and his best lap eventually wound up 0.310s slower than Vettel?s last-gasp flyer."
Mark Webber faced a throttle response problem, but nonetheless finished fourth. According to iTV, " A throttle linkage problem struck on his RB6 almost immediately after he left the pit lane for the first time, meaning he had to crawl around the 3.3-mile lap back to the garage."
Adrian Sutil managed just one lap before returning back to pits due to a hydraulic problem on his Force India.
Turkish Grand Prix free practice 3 times
1. Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1m 27.086s
2. Nico Rosberg Mercedes-Mercedes 1m 27.359s
3. Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1m 27.396s
4. Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1m 27.553s
5. Robert Kubica Renault-Renault 1m 27.784s
6. Fernando Alonso Ferrari-Ferrari 1m 27.861s
7. Michael Schumacher Mercedes-Mercedes 1m 27.879s
8. Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 1m 27.963s
9. Felipe Massa Ferrari-Ferrari 1m 27.969s
10. Vitaly Petrov Renault-Renault 1m 28.344s
11. Sebastien Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1m 28.610s
12. Pedro de la Rosa BMW Sauber-Ferrari 1m 28.652s
13. Jaime Alguersuari Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1m 28.734s
14. Kamui Kobayashi BMW Sauber-Ferrari 1m 29.036s
15. Nico Hulkenberg Williams-Cosworth 1m 29.044s
16. Vitantonio Liuzzi Force India-Mercedes 1m 29.211s
17 Rubens Barrichello Williams-Cosworth 1m 29.305s
18. Jarno Trulli Lotus-Cosworth 1m 30.618s
19. Heikki Kovalainen Lotus-Cosworth 1m 30.884s
20. Timo Glock Virgin-Cosworth 1m 31.341s
21. Lucas di Grassi Virgin-Cosworth 1m 32.180s
22. Bruno Senna HRT-Cosworth 1m 32.230s
23. Karun Chandhok HRT-Cosworth 1m 32.762s
24. Adrian Sutil Force India-Mercedes no time
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Ernie Pieterse Paul Pietsch Andre Pilette Teddy Pilette Luigi Piotti
F1: Loeb: 2009 F1 chance was a one-off
Loeb: 2009 F1 chance was a one-off By Matt Beer Sunday, November 28th 2010, 12:05 GMT World Rally legend Sebastien Loeb believes he missed his only chance to try Formula 1 when 2009's bid to contest an end-of-season grand prix failed to come to fruition. Attempts were made last year to get Loeb into a Toro Rosso seat for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after the Frenchman had impressed in what was originally an informal Red Bull F1 test the previous winter. Loeb went as far as testing a GP2 car in preparation, but was unable to get the required superlicence Related posts:- OTHER: Loeb joins 2010 RoC line-up Loeb joins 2010 RoC line-up By Pablo Elizalde Monday, May...
- F1: Vergne: STR test a huge opportunity Vergne: STR test a huge opportunity By Matt Beer Wednesday,...
- F1: Toro Rosso to retain Buemi, Alguersuari Toro Rosso to retain Buemi, Alguersuari By Pablo Elizalde Thursday,...
Source: http://doxcar.com/f1-loeb-2009-f1-chance-was-a-one-off/
Erik Comas Franco Comotti George Connor George Constantine John Cordts
VW adds BlueMotion to Scirocco and Passat CC models (UK)
Fuel economy and CO2 emissions improve significantly on those two models with the addition of BlueMotion technology.Markus Winkelhock Reine Wisell Roelof Wunderink Alexander Wurz Sakon Yamamoto
Fernando Alonso eyes home win at the Spanish Grand Prix 2010
Spanish Grand Prix will kick start on Sunday bring enough joy to the home crowd. The 2010 Spanish Grand Prix will feature three local drivers – Fernando Alonso (Ferrari), Jaime Alguersuari (Toro Rosso) and Pedro de la Rosa (Sauber). There is obviously much to cheers about these three lads especially Fernando Alonso if he can [...]
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Formula 1 and Valencia
Francisco Camps, the President of the Generalitat Valenciana, the government of the autonomous community of Valencia, has denied that the region is trying to get rid of the European Grand Prix, because it is costing them too much money. The claims were published at the end of last week. The opposition has claimed that the [...]
Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2010/11/23/formula-1-and-valencia/
Heikki Kovalainen Mikko Kozarowitzky Willi Krakau Rudolf Krause Robert Kubica
Monday, November 29, 2010
Audi TT GT4 concept
Audi is tossing out a line in the shape of a new concept car to see whether or not its customers will bite. This new concept is called the GT4 and is based on the TT sports model. Production for the GT4 concept is planned for the 2012 model year with sales starting at 120,000 Euro on both European and Asian markets.
The TT GT4 features a motorsport body with a roll-over cage and a safety-optimized fuel tank box, as well as other modifications appropriate for an affordable motorsport vehicle. The exterior sees the front apron, rear apron, and the rear wing borrowed from the Audi TT RS. The new hood, doors, and trunk lid are all made of CFRP while the windows are made of plastic.
Audi has equipped the GT4 with a TFSI engine producing about 340hp. This is handled by an S-tronic transmission with a differential lock and a modified production suspension with adjustable dampers. The vehicle is finished off with 9.5 x 18 inch light alloy wheels.
Press release after the jump.
Audi TT GT4 concept originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 29 November 2010 15:00 EST.
Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/audi/2011-audi-tt-gt4-concept-ar100912.html
Michael Schumacher Ralf Schumacher Vern Schuppan Adolfo Schwelm Cruz Bob Scott
Sutil agrees new Force India deal
Adrian Sutil has agreed a new contract with Force India, according to the German driver's manager.
The 27-year-old finished 11th in the drivers' championship in the season just finished with 47 points, and his best finish was a fifth place at the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Sutil had been linked with a move elsewhere for 2011 but his manager, Manfred Zimmerman, says a "fundamental agreement" for next year is already in place.
"Once ...
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Dries van der Lof Lella Lombardi Ricardo Londoño Ernst Loof Henri Louveau
�71 HEMI CUDA (Finished model pics)
Hi guys, just finished my rendition of this gorgeous car.
I did some subtle mods all around, trying to keep the cuda essence.
I share some pics. hope you like it.
Still needs some touch up at the rear...
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/scacs/forums/thread/923112.aspx
Felipe Massa Cristiano da Matta Michael May Timmy Mayer Francois Mazet
Pikes Peak record holding Porsche GT3 Cup Car practicing [video]
Last week, Jeff Zwart in his Pikes Peak record setting Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car ran several exhibition hill climbs on the Los Coyotes Indian Reservation east of San Diego.Vitantonio Liuzzi Dries van der Lof Lella Lombardi Ricardo Londoño Ernst Loof
Lotus do justice to historic name in first season back | 20101 F1 season review
Lotus were conclusively the best of the three new teams to race in F1 in 2010.
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Mike Wilds Jonathan Williams Roger Williamson Dempsey Wilson Desire Wilson
Toyota appoints new BMW motorsport director
It is a curious state of affairs, but the announcement from Toyota Motorsport GmbH that Jens Marquardt (below), its General Manager Business Development, Operations and Production, will leave at the end of the year has announced BMW’s plans for the future, as the Toyota release says that Marquardt will become BMW Motorsport Director in January [...]
Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2010/11/24/toyota-appoints-new-bmw-motorsport-director/
Christijan Albers Michele Alboreto Jean Alesi Jaime Alguersuari Philippe Alliot
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Aleshin Confident Of 2011 Race Seat
Mikhail Aleshin has told Autosport Magazine that he is certain and confident of securing a Formula One race seat for the 2011 season. The Russian driver has been testing for Renault in the current two day young driver tests and was 6th yesterday, with a lot of his running being hampered with a hydraulic problem. [...]
Source: http://f1fanatics.wordpress.com/2010/11/17/aleshin-confident-of-2011-race-seat/
Joe Fry Hiroshi Fushida Beppe Gabbiani Bertrand Gachot Patrick Gaillard
Attention race fans?
There is to be an online auction in early December with some pretty impressive F1 prizes on offer. These will include a personal VIP tour of McLaren?s Technology Centre in Woking, followed by a three course lunch and one-on-one meet with either Jenson Button or Lewis Hamilton; a tour of the facility for four people [...]
Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2010/11/24/attention-race-fans/
Fernando Alonso Giovanna Amati George Amick Red Amick Chris Amon
Teams and drivers happy with Pirelli progress
Just five days after the Abu Dhabi GP preparations for 2011 got underway with the first of two days of general Pirelli testing at the same venue. This is the only chance for teams and drivers to sample the new … Continue reading 
Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2010/11/19/teams-and-drivers-happy-with-pirelli-progress/
Justin Wilson Vic Wilson Joachim Winkelhock Manfred Winkelhock Markus Winkelhock
Formula 1 and Valencia
Francisco Camps, the President of the Generalitat Valenciana, the government of the autonomous community of Valencia, has denied that the region is trying to get rid of the European Grand Prix, because it is costing them too much money. The claims were published at the end of last week. The opposition has claimed that the [...]
Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2010/11/23/formula-1-and-valencia/
Manfred Winkelhock Markus Winkelhock Reine Wisell Roelof Wunderink Alexander Wurz
Red Bull X1 dream racer gets built full scale
Built in secret at the Industrial Design Consultancy modeling center, the full-scale X1 features individually milled sections and a footprint that measures 4.75m long by 2.2m wide.Jerry Unser Alberto Uria Nino Vaccarella Bob Veith Jos Verstappen
Formula 1 and Valencia
Francisco Camps, the President of the Generalitat Valenciana, the government of the autonomous community of Valencia, has denied that the region is trying to get rid of the European Grand Prix, because it is costing them too much money. The claims were published at the end of last week. The opposition has claimed that the [...]
Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2010/11/23/formula-1-and-valencia/
Teddy Pilette Luigi Piotti David Piper Nelson Piquet† Nelson Piquet Jr
F3: Raikkonen sells stake in F3 team
Raikkonen sells stake in F3 team By Ben Anderson Thursday, November 25th 2010, 14:33 GMT Raikkonen Roberston Racing will be officially renamed Double R Racing as team boss Anthony Hieatt takes over full ownership of the British Formula 3 squad. Related posts:- F3: Robertsons to manage Nasr’s career Robertsons to manage Nasr's career By Matt Beer Thursday, January...
- WRC: Team hails Raikkonen breakthrough Team hails Raikkonen breakthrough By Talvir Singh Wednesday, June 16th...
- F1: No plans to hire Raikkonen - Mateschitz No plans to hire Raikkonen - Mateschitz By Gerhard Kuntschik...
Source: http://doxcar.com/f3-raikkonen-sells-stake-in-f3-team/
Lorenzo Bandini Henry Banks Fabrizio Barbazza John Barber Skip Barber
Jimmie Johnson just may be the best NASCAR driver ever
The Dominance Of Jimmie Johnson Ed Hinton had seen it all in motorsports until he watched Jimmie Johnson make it five championships in a row Tags: NASCAR, SportsCenter, Chase, Jimmie Johnson, Ed HintonThe Dominance Of Jimmie Johnson VIDEO PLAYLIST The Dominance Of Jimmie Johnson The Dominance Of Jimmie Johnson Ed Hinton had seen it all in motorsports until he watched Jimmie Johnson make it five championships in a row Tags: NASCAR, SportsCenter, Chase, Jimmie Johnson, Ed Hinton Johnson Wins 5th In A Row Johnson Wins 5th In A Row Jimmie Johnson finishes 2nd in the race to claim his 5th Chase title in a row Tags: NASCAR, Jimmie Johnson, Homestead, Chase, Highlight, Carl Edwards Johnson Triumphs Johnson Triumphs It wasn't easy this time, but the four-time defending champion came through in the clutch. Jimmie Johnson made history again with his fifth championship in a row Related posts:- Could defending four-time Sprint Cup champ Jimmie Johnson be ESPN.com’s Driver of the Decade? AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais Jimmie Johnson got the red-carpet...
- NASCAR inspects cars Jimmie Johnson, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick plan to use in season finale PHOENIX -- NASCAR has inspected the cars the three championship...
- Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick will be going all out on Sunday Homestead Qualifying NASCAR Now analysts recap Friday's qualifying from...
Source: http://doxcar.com/jimmie-johnson-just-may-be-the-best-nascar-driver-ever/
Mike Hawthorn Boy Hayje Willi Heeks Nick Heidfeld Theo Helfrich
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