Tag: 2009
Rally – Block’s WRC Future
Ken Block has become an internet icon because of his extreme driving that is on display in his gymkhana videos. Few people actually know that Ken is a proper rally driver who actually has aspirations of competing at the highest level of the sport. After today’s surprise announcement, it looks as though he will get that chance. Autosport.com is announcing that Ken Block and Chris Atkinson will be part of a new Monster Energy Drink rally team that will compete using spec 2009 Ford Focus RS WRC cars. There is…
Read MoreF1 – Morning After Test
According to Crash.net, Bernie Ecclestone is finally admitting that the idea of a season long test ban may have been a bad idea. Once again Bernie it has taken you nearly a whole season to realize you’re a tool. Ladies and gentleman of the jury, yet another indicator that Bernie has missed the plot. While I could go on and write another 6 pages of anti Bernie smack, I will focus on the topic of a new testing plan that may be put in place instead. Currently, no Formula 1…
Read MoreIndyCar – Homestead Review
The last race of the season was did not offer too much in the way of surprises. Like all of the 1.5 mile ovals this season, it was the Ganassi and Penske show. Right at the beginning of the race, Dario and Dixon provided some great side-by-side action as each of the TCGR drivers fought for lead. There wasn’t much change until Dario had to lift just a bit on Lap 10 which allowed Briscoe to take the position. Dario’s strategy then was one of fuel conservation. Dixon and Briscoe…
Read MoreLe Mans – Sharp GT2 Owner
Scott Sharp has raced in Trans-Am, IndyCar, and in Le Mans competition. However, yesterday Scott announced his intentions on running a GT2 team in the American Le Mans Series. The team will be named Extreme Speed and will run the Ferrari 430 according to AUTOSPORT. This will add yet another car to the already full and highly competitive GT2 class. As far as a driver lineup you ask? Scott has already announced that Ed Brown will run in the car next year. Brown has currently been running in the GT3…
Read MoreF1 – Donnington in Doubt
Officials from Donnington have yet again missed another deadline set by Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone. This is yet another deadline that has shown Simon Gillett’s inability to secure financing for the track modifications to host next year’s British Grand Prix. Bernie expressed doubt and indicated that even if the money is delivered this weekend, there would not be enough time for the track to prepare for next year’s event. Traditionally held at Silverstone, the race looked set to move to the Leicestershire track. However, due to continued missed deadlines…
Read MoreIndyCar – Grid Set for Finale!
The field is set for the 2009 season finale in Homestead and Dario has secured pole position. The pole position has moved one point closer to championship leader Scott Dixon in what promises to be an excellent race. The stands were packed with fans waiting to see who would take the valuable one point in a championship that is now closer than ever. Dario Franchitti drew an early qualifying slot, but was able to set a blistering spped of 212.696mph over a four lap run. Dixon will slot in at…
Read MoreIndyCar – Free Practice #2 Update
The season finale of the 2009 IndyCar Series is finally here and the cars have taken to the track for both practice sessions. The three title contenders have their cars really dialed in as they are in a class of their own to this point. We said on the show this week that it will be awesome to see the full might of both TGR and Penske go to battle and thus far they have not backed down from each other. A very impressive run thus far for the NHL…
Read MoreF1 – REPORT: Senna to Campos
The German publication Auto Motor und Sport is reporting that the ink is all but drying on a contract that will see Brunno Senna make his 2010 debut with Campos F1. There is further rumor that Pedro de la Rosa will team with the Brazilian in the second seat which would give Campos a promising lineup heading to the 2010 campaign. This has not been officially confirmed, however Senna stated earlier this week that he was 90% sure he was going to make his F1 debut next season. Senna has…
Read MoreF1 – USF1 is Solid
After much speculation about the readiness of USF1 and their 2010 challenger, the FIA headed to tin taxi country in good ol’ Charlotte North Carolina and were served a piece of humble pie. This can mostly be attributed to one Bernie Eccleston and his “well tapped” information. Last week Bernie stated that there had been doubts raised as to whether the US team would make the 2010 grid, and stated that the soon to be Qadbak team would not have to worry about a 14 team waiver. Further more, there…
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