Racing

  • Lola T70 – Race Car Replicas

    I returned from VIR and was driving around Cary when I spotted this parked in a parking lot.  It is a Race Car Replica of a Lola T70, one of my all time favorite race cars of the 60’s.  It… Continue reading

    Lola T70 – Race Car Replicas

  • 2013 Formula One Rules Emerging

    The rumors are flying around Formula One and what the rules changes are shaping up to be for the 2013 season.  On the surface they sound like they might make things better by re-introducing turbo-charging and ground effects.  But if… Continue reading

  • Austin, TX – the US GP track has a plan

    I always picture Texas as being flat and had my doubts about the creation of a Formula One track in Austin.  I was afraid that it would be a track like Bahrain where the elevation changes would be measured in… Continue reading

  • Formula One Plea for Equality

    Formula One regulations are often as changeable as US tax code and at times as difficult to fathom.  This year’s F1 season has been one of the most fun ones to watch with plenty of excitement and competitive spirits.  So… Continue reading

  • Thoughts on the upcoming Indy 500

    After watching the interview with Danica after her qualifying attempt and observing the activities in the related garages at Indy the past week I have a few thoughts to share. Michael Andretti is fielding five cars this year.  That is… Continue reading

  • 2010 Indy 500 Tech

    Logistics One of the venues for the Indy series of races is Brazil.  So how do you move 54 race cars and all of the associated equipment to Brazil?  You pack two 747 aircraft with everything but the people.  Included… Continue reading

  • IMS – Personalities

    While I wandered around Indy I took some photos of some of the drivers.  See if you recognise any. Continue reading

  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway – in May – cold

    It’s May and it’s the first week of practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS).  I have taken a few days off from Performance Chassis to fly out to the “greatest racing spectacle in the world”.  Monday was a rainy… Continue reading

  • USF1 – Maybe Next Year

    The word is out that the US F1 effort has run out of gas, the money kind and has stopped all work on its entry. The team certainly has put out a tremendous effort to achieve an entry in this… Continue reading

  • DeltaWing’s new Indy Car for 2012

    I have complained a lot about the lack of technical innovation being visible in the IRL or Indy Racing Series for quite a while now.  I’ve pined about the days when Indy cars were a showcase for new ideas and… Continue reading