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Monday, January 21, 2013
Kubica to test DTM Mercedes
Robert Kubica is set to test a DTM Mercedes at Valencia next week, this week's AUTOSPORT magazine reveals. The Formula 1 race-winner has not raced a car since severely injuring his right hand and arm in a crash on the Ronde di Andora Rally two years ago. His competitive driving has been limited to selected rally outings during the second half of 2012.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
The Safety-in-Numbers Effect Surfaces in Minneapolis Bike Crash Data
New data from Minneapolis confirms: the more cyclists on the road, the safer they will be. Image: Twin City Sidewalks via the City of Minneapolis
Minneapolis’s public works department just completed a rigorous, long-term analysis of bike-car collisions, and they’ve released a trove of data.
Bill Lindeke at Network blog Twin City Sidewalks says it might be [...]
Minneapolis’s public works department just completed a rigorous, long-term analysis of bike-car collisions, and they’ve released a trove of data.
Bill Lindeke at Network blog Twin City Sidewalks says it might be [...]
HAYDEN INJURED IN TRAINING ACCIDENT
DUCATI HAYDEN INJURED IN TRAINING ACCIDENT Thursday Dec 29 2011 Nicky Hayden's winter vacation was marred on Tuesday, December 27, when he broke his left scapula and fractured two ribs while training near his home in Owensboro, Kentucky. Hayden was...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/12/hayden_injured_in_trainin.php
Analysis: Ferrari right to be optimistic
It is all too easy in the days before the new cars hit the race track for the first time to talk up hopes of the forthcoming Formula 1 season. So while it was no surprise to hear Ferrari and Fernando Alonso declaring their optimism for 2013 at its annual Wrooom media event at Madonna di Campiglio this week, behind the soundbites there are genuine reasons to believe that this trust is well placed. The frustration of last season is still running deep at Maranello.
Georges Grignard Bobby Grim Romain Grosjean Olivier Grouillard
Saturday, January 19, 2013
NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski On Charlotte Radio Airwaves
Charlotte, NC (January 14, 2013) – It is often said, “To the victor go the spoils.” As the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, Brad Keselowski has done many things he may have never thought he would have the opportunity to do. The latest is one that he is sure to enjoy. On Friday, January 25, … Continue reading »
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2013/01/15/nascar-champion-brad-keselowski-on-charlotte-radio-airwaves/
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FYI WIRZ: Daytona Thunder Days Have Big Test, Big Crash, Bigger Results
FYI WIRZ: Daytona Thunder days have big test, big crash, bigger results by Dwight Drum at Racetake.com The mood and expectations were high for the much anticipated Daytona Thunder Fan Fest and testing for the new Gen-6 NASCAR Sprint Cup stock car in early January. No better place to test new equipment than the legendary 2.5-mile … Continue reading »
William Ashton Lewis Jr Sterling Burton Marlin Mark Anthony Martin Jeremy Allan Mayfield
Cotton Owens Was Gentleman Competitor In NASCAR’s Early Era
Cotton Owens 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame InducteeTwo NASCAR Hall of Fame Careers Radiated From Spartanburg, S.C. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2013) – Through stock car racing’s rough and tumble, formative years Everett “Cotton” Owens stood out for a multitude of reasons: among them, winning driver and owner and master mechanic. But perhaps most...more»
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Gen-6 Cars Level Playing Field Heading Into Daytona
Officials work to dry the track before NASCAR Testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on January 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. - Photo Credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesTeams Use Testing At Charlotte To Fine-Tune Gen-6 Car For 2013 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 18, 2013) – After rain interrupted day one at Charlotte Motor Speedway, teams tested...more»
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Zandvoort completes Auto GP dates
Zandvoort has taken the final slot on the 2013 Auto GP calendar.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/zandvoort-completes-auto-gp-dates
Friday, January 18, 2013
McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Now for Everyman—Every Man Who Can Spare $519,865
McLaren will build still more of its MP4-12C GT3 models for 2013, not just increasing the venues at which it can race, but also making the supercars available to collectors and those who want to have the 493-hp, 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-8 competition McLaren, but don’t care to race it. And, for that matter, have enough [...]
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Toyota sticks to one car for ’13 WEC
Toyota will run just one car in the full World Endurance Championship in 2013. Toyota Motorsport GmbH in Cologne had been working on fielding two cars in the full series, but the German organisation has confirmed rumours that it posted only one full-season entry ahead of the deadline on Wednesday. The Japanese manufacturer will, however, enter two 2013 versions of its TS030 Hybrid at the Le Mans 24 Hours and the Spa round of the WEC in May as a warm-up
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/toyota-sticks-to-one-car-for-13-wec
Neuville leads Monte shakedown
Thierry Neuville made the perfect start to his career as a Qatar M-Sport driver with fastest time at the Monte Carlo Rally shakedown. In mixed conditions, the Ford Fiesta RS WRC driver set a time of 2m26.1s for the two-mile stage close to Valence. Sebastien Loeb was second fastest in his Citroen DS3 WRC, 2.6 seconds down on the flying Belgian
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/world-rally-championship-news/wrc/neuville-leads-monte-shakedown
Ducati ready for ‘fresh start’
Nicky Hayden and Andrea Dovizioso see 2013 as a fresh start for Ducati in MotoGP after its troubled recent seasons. The dream partnership with Italian legend Valentino Rossi failed to deliver any more than a handful of podiums for Ducati, which has not won a race since Casey Stoner's triumph in the 2010 Australian Grand Prix
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/ducati-ready-for-fresh-start
Report: Fiat and PSA predicted to be Europe's biggest losers in 2013
Filed under: Chrysler, Earnings/Financials, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat
Industry observers are expecting Europe's new vehicle sales to fall to lows not seen in decades, with Fiat and PSA/Peugeot-Citroën sitting in the lead car of the plummeting coaster. Both of those automakers traditionally count on the southern part of the continent for sales, yet consumers in that region have slowed spending due to the financial crisis.
Compounding the problem for Fiat is a lack of new product, as CEO Sergio Marchionne has stalled development to conserve cash during the downturn. PSA has invested in new vehicles, but aggressive price wars have forced it to sell its product with steep discounts. Making matters even more difficult, both companies may have their credit ratings cut this year. That would raise borrowing costs and only deepen the wounds.
The news isn't just bad for Fiat and PSA. Analysts are predicting that volume automakers in Europe lost 8 billion euros (about $10.68 billion in today's rates) overall in 2012, and they won't break even until mid-decade.
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Thursday, January 17, 2013
Rebellion retains Jani for 2013
Neel Jani will retain his Rebellion drive for the 2013 season. The 29-year-old Swiss driver has been part of the squad since joining for the 2009 Le Mans 24 Hours, when it was still running under the Sebah banner. Jani, a former Toro Rosso Formula 1 test driver and Champ Car racer, achieved the best results of his sportscar career so far last year, when he was part of Rebellion's winning crew at Petit Le Mans and finished fourth at Le Mans
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/rebellion-retains-jani-for-2013
Today’s Headlines
NBBL Enabler Randy Mastro Is Bill Thompson’s Biggest Fund-Raiser, and He Plans to Help Lhota (Post)
DiNapoli Promises Thorough Review of Tappan Zee Contract; Must Conclude by Mid-March (Newsday)
TZB Financing Elusive, But LaHood Says TIFIA Loan for DC-Area Transit “Looking Good” (TransNat)
NYPD Sergeant Busted for Having a License Plate Flipper on His Car (Gothamist)
Three of Four New Yorkers Approve [...]
DiNapoli Promises Thorough Review of Tappan Zee Contract; Must Conclude by Mid-March (Newsday)
TZB Financing Elusive, But LaHood Says TIFIA Loan for DC-Area Transit “Looking Good” (TransNat)
NYPD Sergeant Busted for Having a License Plate Flipper on His Car (Gothamist)
Three of Four New Yorkers Approve [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2013/01/17/todays-headlines-1553/
Safety Fixes Near NYC Schools Reduced Kids’ Traffic Injuries By a Third
Traffic injuries to school-age kids are down by a third in areas of New York city that received safety improvements like crosswalks and curb extensions as part of DOT’s Safe Routes to School program, according to new research, while kids walking in areas without the enhancements did not see such pronounced safety gains.
The numbers are in: NYC's Safe [...]
The numbers are in: NYC's Safe [...]
Mark Anthony Martin Jeremy Allan Mayfield James Christopher McMurray Casey James Mears
2014 Cadillac ELR: Volt Done Right! [2013 Detroit Auto Show]
Yes, we got excited about the Chevrolet Volt, naming it to our 10Best list for 2011. But like a new Christmas toy that gets discarded by New Year’s Day, our enthusiasm waned somewhat. Beyond the science-project aspects of the Volt and its admirable dynamics, it just isn’t fun enough to drive or pretty enough to [...]
Kamui Kobayashi Helmuth Koinigg Heikki Kovalainen Kevin Harvick
Glenn Beck: Double Agent for Agenda 21?
Yesterday, we couldn’t help poking fun at Glenn Beck’s red alert about the words he associates with an imaginary UN plot to take away our cars and our freedoms. But it gets better: Everyone’s favorite conspiracy-monger is touting his newest project — a “city-theme park hybrid” called Independence, USA that in some ways bears a shocking resemblance [...]
Source: http://dc.streetsblog.org/2013/01/16/glenn-beck-double-agent-for-agenda-21/
Carel Godin de Beaufort Christian Goethals Paul Goldsmith José Froilán González
Alonso: Hamilton still strongest rival
Fernando Alonso is sticking to his view that Lewis Hamilton remains his strongest rival in Formula 1, despite Sebastian Vettel having captured his third world title. Although Alonso thinks it is too early to judge which of his rivals will challenge him the hardest in 2013, in terms of driving talent he has no doubts about who he thinks is the best. "I do not know who will be my main opponent for this season, he who has the best team, with the best year in terms of preparation, luck, testing, all of these factors, will help a driver or team to come on top of others," he said at Ferrari's Wrooom media event at Madonna di Campiglio on Thursday.
What Does a Clown Nose, Golf Tee and Magnifying Glass at Auto Club Speedway Have in Common?
Auto Club Speedway It’s Ticket Tuesday! Auto Club Speedway has free gifts when you purchase a $35 Auto Club 400 ticket on any Tuesday in January, February and March SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. (Jan. 16, 2013) – You read it right- Auto Club Speedway’s $35 Ticket Tuesday is back and NASCAR race fans that take advantage of one of the...more»
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Wednesday, January 16, 2013
PHOTOS: Beautiful Women At Barrett-Jackson
Check out some of the most beautiful women ever seen at Barrett-Jackson.
Source: http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/photos-beautiful-women-at-barrett-jackson/
Study: The music you listen to impacts your driving safety
Walking by any cardio class at the gym - or watching Iron Eagle - should be enough clue that music affects the tempo at which we do things. A study, admittedly a tiny one, by UK car and financial site Confused.com puts it in perspective behind the wheel. Using its MotorMate app to monitor driving behavior during a 500-mile road trip, it had the eight participants drive the first half without music, while the second half was accompanied by different genres of tunes from classical to heavy metal.
The results? Heavy metal caused a male driver to go "much faster," hip-hop made one of the female drivers crank up the aggression, and a classical playlist caused two other drivers to be more erratic than when there was no music. A psychologist at London University backed up the findings, accidentally sounding like one of those campy PSAs from the 1950s at the same time when he commented, "Music that is noisy, upbeat and increases your heart rate is a deadly mix," and, "Fast beats can cause excitement and arousal that can lead people to concentrate more on the music than on the road."
With the revelation that up-tempo tunes can lead to drivers matching the 'beat' with their driving, the "ideal" driving rhythm was said to be that which matches the human heart rate, about 60 to 80 beats per minute. On the top ten list of most dangerous songs to drive to was "Hey Mama" by The Black Eyed Peas at number one, followed by Fall Out Boy's "Dead on Arrival" and M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes." Ray Charles even made the list at number seven with "Hit the Road, Jack," as did Nickleback with "How You Remind Me," only slightly worse at number six.
A list of the ten best songs to safely drive to is a playlist straight from any easy listening radio station or Starbucks. Norah Jones took the lead with "Come Away with Me," groups like Coldplay, Elton John, Radiohead and Jason Mraz keeping her company. Interestingly, songs featuring Bruno Mars made both lists: you should stay away from "Young, Wild and Free" by Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa, feat. Bruno Mars, but Travie McCoy's "Billionaire Feat. Bruno Mars" is safe.
The music you listen to impacts your driving safety originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Jan 2013 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Community-Based Bike Advocacy in Chinatown and the Lower East Side
Local Spokes is a coalition of nine organizations that joined up to engage low-income residents, people of color, immigrants, and young people in the Lower East Side and Chinatown to envision the future of bicycling in their communities. To understand the transportation needs of the neighborhoods, Local Spokes conducted an extensive survey in 2010 and [...]
Stefan Johansson Eddie Johnson Leslie Johnson Bruce Johnstone
Agenda 21 Alert: Glenn Beck’s Words to Watch
Be afraid.
Sure, we know the movement for “sustainable” transportation and development is a front for Agenda 21, a.k.a. The UN Plot to End Private Property in the United States. But what to do?
As with any battle, the first step is identifying the enemy. Fortunately (and none too soon), Glenn Beck has published a “comprehensive list [...]
Sure, we know the movement for “sustainable” transportation and development is a front for Agenda 21, a.k.a. The UN Plot to End Private Property in the United States. But what to do?
As with any battle, the first step is identifying the enemy. Fortunately (and none too soon), Glenn Beck has published a “comprehensive list [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2013/01/15/agenda-21-alert-glenn-becks-words-to-watch/
Priaulx certain of 2013 breakthrough
Andy Priaulx believes he can show his true ability in the DTM in 2013 now that he has learned the series' 'tricks of the trade'. The three-time World Touring Car champion was only 13th in his maiden DTM season last year, as fellow BMW man Bruno Spengler won the title in the marque's first season back. Speaking on the AUTOSPORT Stage with KX at AUTOSPORT International, Priaulx said 2012 had effectively been a learning season
Jeremy Allan Mayfield James Christopher McMurray Casey James Mears Juan Pablo Montoya
2012 World Cup Tourney Set for Saturday
The field for Saturday’s 2012 World Cup of iRacing Tournament is set, with 21 clubs having qualified for the event in three separate qualifying rounds in July, October and January. Last weekend saw Italia, Central-Eastern Europe, Eastern Canada, Mid-South, Scandinavia, New Jersey and Western Canada race their ways into the Tournament, joining previous qualifiers Brasil, Finland, Australia/New Zealand, UK/Ireland, New York, Northwest, Virginias, Texas, Florida, California, Iberia, West, Carolina and last – but by no means least — three-time champions DE-AT-CH. Saturday will see these 21 clubs face-off in six online races over the span of 17 hours, with the road course portion playing-out at Road America in the HPD-ARX 01c and the oval events featuring the Class B Chevrolet Impala at Texas Motor Speedway. The Road America races will [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/2012-world-cup-tourney-set-for-saturday
Today’s Headlines
With “Supporters” of Bike Lanes Like Christine Quinn… (TransNat, Gothamist, Bklyn Spoke)
DOT Unveils Wayfinding Signage for Pedestrians and Cyclists (TransNat, WSJ, News, Observer)
How Does Cuomo’s State of the State Measure Up to Christie’s and Malloy’s? (TSTC)
Just Another Weekend of Carnage on NYC Streets (Post 1, 2, 3, 4)
NYPD, Calling Times Square “Recreational Space,” Gets Bollards Added to Permanent Redesign (NYT)
The Post‘s Bike-Share [...]
DOT Unveils Wayfinding Signage for Pedestrians and Cyclists (TransNat, WSJ, News, Observer)
How Does Cuomo’s State of the State Measure Up to Christie’s and Malloy’s? (TSTC)
Just Another Weekend of Carnage on NYC Streets (Post 1, 2, 3, 4)
NYPD, Calling Times Square “Recreational Space,” Gets Bollards Added to Permanent Redesign (NYT)
The Post‘s Bike-Share [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2013/01/14/todays-headlines-1550/
Randy Joseph Lajoie Kevin Paul Lepage William Ashton Lewis Jr Sterling Burton Marlin
Patrick rules out 2013 Indy 500 bid
Danica Patrick has ruled herself out of an Indianapolis 500 entry this year in order to focus on her first full NASCAR Sprint Cup campaign. Patrick, who will contest the Sprint Cup with Stewart-Haas Racing, was linked to a possible Indianapolis appearance last year before opting to contest the Coca-Cola 600 on the same weekend instead
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Team Honda Research - West and Rimicci Corse Prepare for the USAF 25 Hours of Thunderhill
NAPA VALLEY, Calif. (October 30, 2012) - The United States Air Force 25 Hours of Thunderhill race is just over a month away with plenty of high profile entries preparing for the twice around the clock plus one hour race...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/10/team_honda_research_-_wes.php
Scott Russell Riggs Hiroshi Fushida Beppe Gabbiani Bertrand Gachot
Di Resta: Stronger pre-season crucial
Paul di Resta thinks that a more aggressive pre-season development programme is key to helping Force India achieve its podium ambitions this year. The Scotsman, who is staying at the team for a third year even though his new deal has yet to be officially confirmed, reckons it vital his outfit builds on a strong end to the 2012 Formula 1 season. "The car is looking good," he said on the AUTOSPORT Stage with KX at AUTOSPORT International
Kia President Peter Schreyer to Oversee Global Design for Kia and Hyundai
Less than two weeks after Peter Schreyer’s promotion to president at Kia Motors—one of three president-level executives—he has climbed another step up the corporate ladder. Schreyer now adds the title of president at the Hyundai Motor Group and will oversee the global design strategy for both Hyundai and Kia brands. Schreyer has transformed the image [...]
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Roma fastest, Peterhansel still ahead
Nani Roma went fastest on the ninth stage of the Dakar Rally while his X-raid Mini team-mate Stephane Peterhansel opened up a big lead as chief rival Nasser Al-Attiyah hit trouble. While Peterhansel was able to set the second-best time on the 368-mile run from Tucuman to Cordoba in Argentina, Al-Attiyah's day consistently got worse. After losing around seven minutes to Peterhansel during the opening half of the stage, the Qatari's Red Bull buggy ground to a halt several times during the final 20 miles with a suspected engine problem
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/roma-fastest-peterhansel-still-ahead
FYI WIRZ: Daytona Thunder Days Have Big Test, Big Crash, Bigger Results
FYI WIRZ: Daytona Thunder days have big test, big crash, bigger results by Dwight Drum at Racetake.com The mood and expectations were high for the much anticipated Daytona Thunder Fan Fest and testing for the new Gen-6 NASCAR Sprint Cup stock car in early January. No better place to test new equipment than the legendary 2.5-mile … Continue reading »
Biffle tops final day of Daytona test
Greg Biffle was quickest among those who stayed on for the final day of NASCAR Sprint Cup pre-season testing at Daytona on Saturday.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/biffle-tops-final-day-of-daytona-test
Hyundai appoints Nandan as boss
Hyundai has appointed veteran engineer Michel Nandan as team principal for its new World Rally Championship outfit. The Korean manufacturer announced last September that it would end a long break from the series with a full-time return to competition in 2014 based around its i20 model .
Monday, January 14, 2013
Bleekemolen takes Dubai pole
Dutch driver Jeroen Bleekemolen claimed pole position for the eighth running of the Dubai 24 Hours with a lap of 1m59.104s for Black Falcon Mercedes. Bleekemolen is again sharing driving duties with Briton Sean Edwards and UAE driver Khaled Al-Qubaisi, 2012's winning line-up. For this year's race, they are joined by multiple DTM champion Bernd Schneider
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/bleekemolen-takes-dubai-pole
José Froilán González Oscar González Aldo Gordini Horace Gould
Parr urges fans to demand more of F1
Formula 1 should do much more to bring fans closer to the sport, reckons former Williams chairman Adam Parr.
Official: Nissan Leaf becomes least expensive 5-seat EV with massive price drop
Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Technology, Nissan, Electric
In a roundtable interview today at the North American International Auto Show, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn announced a $6,400 price drop for the base-model 2013 Nissan Leaf. Last year's base model was $35,200, while the new base-level 2013 Leaf S starts at $28,800. Ghosn says the new prices make the Leaf the least expensive five-seater electric for sale in the US.
Some of the lower cost is due to a difference in content from last year's low-end model to this year's. But a sizable portion can be chalked up to the Leaf's production moving from Japan to Tennessee. The 2013 Leaf is not only assembled in the US now, but its lithium-ion batteries and the car's electric motors are manufactured in the same southern state.
The Leaf SV will be priced from $31,820 for 2013 compared to $35,200 last year. The high-end Leaf SL now starts at $34,840, down from the 2012 model's $37,250. These models also have differences in content. One big one is a new 6.6-kWh charger that reduces charging times pretty dramatically.
All 2013 prices will have an $850 destination fee added, but the cars will still qualify for a $7,500 federal income tax credit in addition to various state and local incentives.
Nissan Leaf becomes least expensive 5-seat EV with massive price drop originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Shootout Becomes The Sprint Unlimited At Daytona
The Sprint Unlimited At Daytona to Launch the 2013 NASCAR Season Race Fans Eligible for Upgraded Experiences such as Grand Marshal and Honorary Starter; Race marks the Debut of the New Sprint Cup Series Cars DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Sprint has partnered with Daytona International Speedway to sponsor The Sprint Unlimited At Daytona, the fan-favorite … Continue reading »
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2013/01/07/nascar-shootout-becomesthe-sprint-unlimited-at-daytona/
Honda: 2013 Pedrosa’s last chance
Dani Pedrosa will never win the MotoGP title if he does not take this year's crown, reckons Honda boss Shuhei Nakamoto. The HRC chief is utterly convinced that Pedrosa will be the 2013 champion based on his '12 form, and believes it could open the floodgates to much more success.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/honda-2013-pedrosas-last-chance
Floyd Anthony Raines Scott Russell Riggs Hiroshi Fushida Beppe Gabbiani
Yamaha and PETRONAS Conclude MotoGP Partnership
Yamaha Racing Sunday, 01 Jan 2012 As 2011 draws to a close it marks the end of a successful partnership between Yamaha's Factory MotoGP Team and PETRONAS....
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/01/yamaha_and_petronas_concl.php
Zaxby s Chevrolet Brad Keselowski Ruby Tuesday Dodge Carl Edwards
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Shootout Becomes The Sprint Unlimited At Daytona
The Sprint Unlimited At Daytona to Launch the 2013 NASCAR Season Race Fans Eligible for Upgraded Experiences such as Grand Marshal and Honorary Starter; Race marks the Debut of the New Sprint Cup Series Cars DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Sprint has partnered with Daytona International Speedway to sponsor The Sprint Unlimited At Daytona, the fan-favorite … Continue reading »
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2013/01/07/nascar-shootout-becomesthe-sprint-unlimited-at-daytona/
Brundle expects Hamilton to win in 2013
Martin Brundle says it will be a surprise if Lewis Hamilton does not win a grand prix with Mercedes in 2013. Hamilton is preparing for his first season in Formula 1 away from McLaren , as he takes the place of Michael Schumacher at the Ross Brawn-led team. Mercedes took its first win last year since returning to the sport with a factory team in 2010.
Da Costa stays with Arden in FR3.5
Antonio Felix da Costa will stay on with Arden Caterham for the full 2013 Formula Renault 3.5 season. The Red Bull protege joined the series from the sixth round last year, replacing Lewis Williamson.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/da-costa-stays-with-arden-in-fr3-5
Juan Pablo Montoya Joseph Francis Nemechek III Ryan Joseph Newman Kyle Eugene Petty
O’Keefe Strikes at Mid-Ohio
Week Ten brought the iRacing.com Skip Barber Series to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, located in Lexington, Ohio, USA. The tricky 13 turn, 2.25 mile (3.62 km) circuit attracted sim-racers from across the globe, with 866 drivers competing in a race, 397 turning a qualifying lap, and 168 completing a time trial. This high race participation brought some of the highest points paying races of the season. Kenneth O’Keefe (Eastern Canada) led the way in the week’s standings, scoring 237 points, once averaged between the 3928 and 3773 SOF races in which he competed. O’Keefe started from the pole position in both races, and lead from flag-to-flag to take both victories with a maximum of one incident point. He also competed in six other races throughout the week where he scored [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/okeefe-strikes-at-mid-ohio
Lorenzo sure he can still improve
2012 MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo insists there are still areas he can improve as a rider despite delivering his 'best season' last year. The 25-year-old Spaniard has finished either as champion or runner-up in the last four seasons, amassing 22 wins and 54 podiums in the same time.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/lorenzo-sure-he-can-still-improve
Miguel Ángel Guerra Roberto Guerrero Maurício Gugelmin Dan Gurney
2013 Daytona Preseason Thunder Day 2 Morning Test Speeds
Jeff Burton, driver of the #31 Caterpillar Chevrolet, stands in the garage area - Source: Jared C. Tilton/Getty ImagesJeff Burton, with a lap speed of 194.805 mph, was the fastest during Friday morning’s session of the second day of testing for the Daytona Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway. Second fastest with a lap speed...more»
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Christian Goethals Paul Goldsmith José Froilán González Oscar González
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Bloomberg Says Car-Free High Bridge Will Be Open by Next Year
Mayor Bloomberg and electeds from Upper Manhattan and the Bronx at today's groundbreaking. Photo: @EspaillatNY
After talking up bike-share on the airwaves this morning, Mayor Bloomberg headed uptown, where he and other electeds broke ground for the restoration of the High Bridge.
The High Bridge is the city’s oldest standing bridge, and connects the Highbridge neighborhood in [...]
After talking up bike-share on the airwaves this morning, Mayor Bloomberg headed uptown, where he and other electeds broke ground for the restoration of the High Bridge.
The High Bridge is the city’s oldest standing bridge, and connects the Highbridge neighborhood in [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2013/01/11/bloomberg-says-car-free-high-bridge-will-be-open-by-next-year/
INDYCAR News and Notes – Jan. 11, 2013
INDYCAR LogoToday’s IZOD IndyCar Series, Firestone Indy Lights and Mazda Road to Indy headlines: 1. Foyt team confirms Sato for 2013 2. Pro Mazda driver lineup beginning to take shape 3. Belli joins Panther-Dreyer & Reinbold effort as technical director 4. Honda dealers add support to Houston event 1. Foyt team confirms Sato for 2013: A.J. Foyt likes Takuma Sato’s...more»
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INDYCAR News and Notes – Jan. 11, 2013
INDYCAR LogoToday’s IZOD IndyCar Series, Firestone Indy Lights and Mazda Road to Indy headlines: 1. Foyt team confirms Sato for 2013 2. Pro Mazda driver lineup beginning to take shape 3. Belli joins Panther-Dreyer & Reinbold effort as technical director 4. Honda dealers add support to Houston event 1. Foyt team confirms Sato for 2013: A.J. Foyt likes Takuma Sato’s...more»
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Auctions: Original Porsche 959 prototype will be on the block at Barrett-Jackson auction
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Auctions, Porsche
The Porsche 959 was arguably the finest supercar of its era (1986-1989). Beneath its fiberglass-reinforced Kevlar and aluminum body panels hid some of the world's most advanced automotive technology, including an innovative all-wheel-drive system, a twin-shock suspension offering adjustable ride height and damping, four-channel ABS and run-flat tires. With the power of its rear-mounted twin-turbocharged 2.8-liter flat-six, developing 450 horsepower, the Porsche was capable of hitting 60 miles per hour in less than four seconds and a top speed of nearly 200 mph - performance numbers that are still highly respectable today.
If you've always wanted to get your hands on one (legal issues kept Porsche from importing the $225,000 coupe to the States in the 1980s), now is the time. Barrett-Jackson will be auctioning a 1986 Porsche 959 factory prototype at its Scottsdale event next week. This particular vehicle, a V-series prototype based on a 930 Turbo platform, was used for chassis development, brake engineering and high-speed testing. Porsche built 29 prototypes like it, but most were scrapped after the program ended. According to Barrett-Jackson, it is one of just two running prototypes and one of only four survivors.
Before you whip out your checkbook and plan your 959 summer road trip, you should know that this prototype isn't certified for public roads (and its odd stance suggests that it needs a bit of work to get back into running shape). Regardless, with a history this interesting, its value is only going up.
Original Porsche 959 prototype will be on the block at Barrett-Jackson auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Perez says he needs to change approach
Sergio Perez says he will need to change his approach to Formula 1 this season if he is to make the most of his switch to McLaren. The Mexican, who spent his first official day at the team with a factory visit on Tuesday, reckons that if he is to achieve his ambitions of fighting for the title then he will no longer be able to simply the play brilliant tyre tactics that helped his grab podiums last year for Sauber.
Quick Spin: 2013 AEV Brute Double Cab
Filed under: Aftermarket, Truck, Jeep, Off-Road, Quick Spins
These are the guys who bring an M777 howitzer to a knife fight. In terms of overall rugged utility, the all-new 2013 Brute Double Cab from American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is about as overkill as they come, and we can't seem to get enough of the beasts that this company produces. Unlike most aftermarket firms, always striving to lower cost and increase volume (but at the expense of quality), Michigan-based AEV takes pride in its OEM-quality design, engineering, manufacturing and testing. Everything is as good, or better, than the stuff from the factory, and they have been doing it this way for more than 15 years.
Launched at the recent 2012 SEMA show was the 2013 AEV Brute Double Cab. Its debut marked the company's expansion to a four-door Brute on the newer JK platform (drawing inspiration from the Land Rover Defender 130). I recently spent a few hours with the new truck in sunny Southern California, though unfortunately, due to time constraints, I was limited to pavement-only driving impressions.
Driving Notes
- The vehicles are assembled in a facility in Wixom, Michigan. To build the Brute Double Cab, AEV stretches the chassis of a four-door JK Wrangler by 23 inches and extends the rear frame to accommodate its custom composite honeycomb pickup bed. Overall vehicle length grows by 30 inches, to bring it to 216 inches overall.
- Unlike AEV's first vehicles, designed to appeal to off-road enthusiasts seeking something different, the Double Cab targets those seeking the same capability but with added interior room and more room for cargo, all with the improved capabilities of the JK platform. It is not meant to replace a traditional pickup, but rather serve the overland market with more utility than a Jeep.
- My red test vehicle was a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4x4 ($35,090) fitted with AEV's DC350 package - basically the same as the JK350 package, but on the Brute chassis ($39,999). In addition, it was equipped with a snorkel ($534), splash guards ($114), Warn winch ($250), 37-inch tire upgrade ($400), 4.5-inch suspension upgrade ($100), beadlock wheel upgrade ($850) and a rear slider ($311). Figure about $77,650 for its as-tested price.
- Upon close scrutiny, it appeared that AEV's craftsmanship and materials were top-notch and the fit and finish of the company's assembly work was impeccable. Note the little details like the fresh water storage tank in the rear bumper and the beautifully integrated engine intake snorkel.
- As expected from a vehicle raised considerably higher than stock, the step-in is a stretch and the driving position is commanding. Despite its high center of gravity, the Double Cab didn't feel tipsy or nervous during maneuvers. Handling is secure, but a wheelbase stretched to 139 inches all but destroys the stock Jeep's turning radius.
- The 3.6-liter V6, making about 285 horsepower, was mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The added weight from the conversion and oversized tires do slow acceleration. While still perfectly adequate for on-road performance, those wanting more power for deep sand, snow drifts or more challenging conditions should consider AEV's 6.4-liter Hemi conversion.
- Our spectacular pictures don't do the Double Cab justice - it looks impressive brightly polished, but even better caked in mud. Next time.
2013 AEV Brute Double Cab originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Friday, January 11, 2013
Tordoff hopeful of top BTCC drive
Sam Tordoff is optimistic of joining a frontrunning British Touring Car Championship team for the coming season. Tordoff, 23, made a one-off appearance in the series in a Triple 8 Vauxhall in 2010, but has spent the past two years winning races in the BTCC-supporting Porsche Carrera Cup
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/btcc/tordoff-hopeful-of-top-btcc-drive
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Miami Mom Describes the Traumatic Experience That Is Crossing Her Street
Florida is not a pedestrian-friendly place. According to Transportation for America’s most recent Dangerous by Design report, Sunshine State cities took home first, second, third, and fourth place in the rankings of the nation’s most dangerous metros for walking.
Navigating these roads on foot with her young children is terrifying, says a Miami mother. Image: Google Maps
What’s [...]
Navigating these roads on foot with her young children is terrifying, says a Miami mother. Image: Google Maps
What’s [...]
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CUP: Massive Crash Interrupts Testing
Errors in bump-draft lead to multi-car accident…
Source: http://nascar.speedtv.com/article/cup-massive-crash-interrupts-testing-nascar-sprint/
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The Diminishing Returns of Highway Building
Today on the Streetsblog Network, David Levinson at the Transportationist presents some interesting explanations about why so much American road building is a poor use of funds:
In this image, the black lines represent roads and the blue dotted line represents a traveler. At some point, adding additional roads is subject to diminishing returns, saving people less time [...]
In this image, the black lines represent roads and the blue dotted line represents a traveler. At some point, adding additional roads is subject to diminishing returns, saving people less time [...]
Source: http://streetsblog.net/2013/01/10/the-diminishing-returns-of-highway-building/
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Teased: Nissan teases Resonance Concept, possible Murano successor
Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show, Crossover, Nissan
Not wanting to be left out of the teaser fun that comes before the Detroit Auto Show - don't forget amidst all this obscured-view hubbub that the actual show starts next week Monday - Nissan has deposited this partial image of what it is calling the Resonance Concept on its Facebook page. Save for letting us know that the real deal will be unveiled on January 15, no information has been given in concert with the mysterious picture.
Given the distinctly crossover-esque shape of the rendered vehicle, it's a pretty good guess that the Resonance will preview the design direction for either a new Murano or Rogue, with our money being on the former. Expect the concept to feature a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain, and some truly impressive LED real estate on its backside. Much more info to come next week - live from the floor of Cobo.
Nissan teases Resonance Concept, possible Murano successor originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ketomaa gets drive for snow rallies
Jari Ketomaa will contest the European Rally Championship's Latvian round and the World Rally Championship's Rally Sweden in an Autotek Ford.
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