Racing
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Formula E–Debuts
Olympic Park in Beijing China hosted the first of a series of races of this spec race. It is the FIA’s attempt to create a Formula One type of racing experience but using all electric powered race cars. Like the… Continue reading
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Formula One–Please un-confuse me
I have been a long-time fan of Formula 1. I lived through the sixties with the no-seatbelt and drivers surrounded by fuel tank era. I lived through the seventies with the wobbly wings attached directly to the suspension and the… Continue reading
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Indy Car: aero kits testing
When the DW12 was announced and being tested aero kits were going to be a part of it from day one. That proved to blow team’s budgets so the kits were not part of the series until this year. Racer.com… Continue reading
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2014 Indianapolis 500–the series evolves
Yesterday Ed Carpenter grabbed the pole for the second year in a row. He is the only driver owner team and lives in Indianapolis to boot. He is a master of the ovals and has put together a top team. In 2012… Continue reading
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VIR–A whole new track
Virginia International Raceway has a well deserved reputation as one of the great road courses in the United States. I have enjoyed many track days there since 2000 and hope to continue to. Over the years there have been a… Continue reading
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The New 2014 Formula One Season
The changes to F1 this year are enormous. Smaller turbo engines and a completely new ERS (energy recovery systems) that mean far different braking, and much more torque. The aerodynamics have been changed with smaller front wings, DRS (drag recovery… Continue reading
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PRI 2013–what it was
First of all it was terrific. It is nice to see it back in Indianapolis. Sure its colder than Orlando, FL. but come on, for the US this is the heart of racing. So here are some more photos of… Continue reading
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PRI Kicks Off
The day started with a breakfast with thousands in attendance. The governor of Indiana showed up and expressed his welcoming good wishes as well as Indiana’s recognition of the importance of racing to its economy and success as the world… Continue reading
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PRI–Performance Racing Industry 2013
This morning I arose at the crack of dawn (or a little before) and headed for the airport and caught a flight to Indianapolis, Indiana, for this year’s PRI. Prior to be acquired by SEMA last year it was known… Continue reading
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Formula E-eeeeeeeeek
Well, I was trying to emulate the sound from the cars of this new race series. You can go to the Formula E FIA web site and take a look. It is really to showcase an open-wheeled, single seat, series… Continue reading
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