Racing

  • Can Formula One Drivers Build Their Car?

    Here is Jensen Button and Louis Hamilton being left on their own to put their F1 car together – better them than me! Continue reading

  • DeltaWing – will it fly at LeMans?

    The DeltaWing car looks more like a land speed record challenger than a road racing vehicle, but that’s just what it is.  Originally put forth as a contender for the Indy Racing League car replacement in 2012, it was just… Continue reading

  • Targa Newfoundland – Let’s Keep it Going

    I just spent some of the most amazing days of my life working as part of a team of volunteers that makes the Targa Newfoundland happen.  Yes, it is run by volunteers. This is the most unique automotive event of its… Continue reading

  • Targa Newfoundland – In the Drink

    OK, this video has probably been seen 2 million times, but for the loyal readers of this blog: I was there right after the accident and saw the aftermath.  The car was craned out and then flat-bedded to a fire… Continue reading

    Targa Newfoundland – In the Drink

  • Targa Newfoundland – Gander

    After a very busy Monday in St. John’s the team has moved to Gander for two days of stages.  Whew. Every day is a long one so I think the best thing I can do for all of you is… Continue reading

    Targa Newfoundland – Gander

  • On the Road to Newfoundland – David Loring Racing

    I arrived safe and sound in Newfoundland a couple of days ago and then made my way to the capital of Saint John’s where the Targa will start and end.  The people who are the heart of the Targa, the… Continue reading

    On the Road to Newfoundland – David Loring Racing

  • Sebastian Vettel Designs a Crossover

    Who would have thought?  Frankly a Formula One champion is not where I would be looking for design hlep on a crossover, but Infinity has a sponsorship relationship with the Red Bull F1 team and you can even see it… Continue reading

  • The New Indy Series Car is Tested

    America’s open wheeled race series, the Izod Indy car series, will be getting a new chassis and a choice of engines for 2012 and testing has been started. Dallara has been the chassis provider for the past many years of… Continue reading

  • Senna – a film documentary you do not want to miss

    Senna is arguably the greatest Formula One driver ever and he achieved that status in one of the sweet spots in F1 racing.  Now has come an excellent documentary of his racing life that you will not want to miss. Continue reading

  • Electric GT Racing Car is Here

    We see now that every major (and some minor) automobile companies are producing EV (electric vehicles) as fast as their designe studies can develop them.  Now it is the race cars turn.  Here is a video of a very respectable… Continue reading