Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/a-date-to-watch-out-for/
Don Beauman Karl Gunther Bechem Jean Behra Derek Bell Stefan Bellof
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
A date to watch out for?
CVC Capital Partners will be discussing its involvement in the Formula One group with its investors at a meeting of the firm’s advisory board on September 13. There will then be an annual meeting of investors the following day. It is reckoned that US pension funds and other institutional investors will be asking questions about [...]
2012 Nissan Maxima gets a nip/tuck
The Nissan Maxima is starting to show its age, so the company has introduced a minor facelift for 2012.
Source: http://feeds.worldcarfans.com/~r/worldcarfans/Jxfz/~3/Q2j6FBM6WHQ/2012-nissan-maxima-gets-a-niptuck
Trevor Blokdyk Mark Blundell Raul Boesel Menato Boffa Bob Bondurant
BMW autonomous driving system announced
BMW has released new details about their autonomous driving system called ConnectedDrive Connect (CDC). It works on motorways and lets the car automatically pass slower vehicles. 
Adrián Campos John Cannon Eitel Cantoni Bill Cantrell Ivan Capelli
Ferrari Launch Their 2011 Car The F150
Ferrari have become the first team to launch their 2011 Formula One car – named the F150. Thw F150 name comes from the fact it is 150 years since Italian unification, the flag bearer for the nation decided it was important to increase exposure of the major event in the country’s long history. �The cars [...]
Source: http://f1fanatics.wordpress.com/2011/01/31/ferrari-launch-their-2011-car-the-f150/
Allen Berg Georges Berger Gerhard Berger Eric Bernard Enrique Bernoldi
Final operation a ?total success? for Kubica
Lotus Renault GP says that Robert Kubica underwent his final surgery today, and that it was a success. Curiously the operation co-incided with a Grand Prix race day, and the team says that on waking up, the Pole asked after … Continue reading 
Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2011/08/28/final-operation-a-total-success-for-kubica/
Colin Chapman Dave Charlton Pedro Matos Chaves Bill Cheesbourg Eddie Cheever
CVC to face questions over F1 bribery allegations | F1 Fanatic round-up
In the round-up: CVC faces questions over its purchase of F1 in 2005.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/PNIHc96uSjQ/
Don Beauman Karl Gunther Bechem Jean Behra Derek Bell Stefan Bellof
Team orders in spotlight again
 Will Christian Horner regret not utilising team orders in Brazil? |
?The extra seven points Alonso collected when Ferrari ordered Felipe Massa to move over for him in Germany earlier in the season are now looking even more crucial. ?And the �65,000 fine they picked up for ruthlessly breaking the rules will seem loose change if Alonso clinches the title in his first year with the Maranello team. ?Red Bull could have switched the result yesterday given their crushing dominance and still celebrated their first constructors' championship just five years after coming into the sport. ?That would also have given Webber an extra seven points, leaving him just one behind Alonso.?The Guardian?s Paul Weaver says that if Fernando Alonso does take the drivers? title in Abu Dhabi, Ferrari owes a debt of gratitude to Red Bull for their decision not to employ team orders in Brazil.
?If Alonso does take the title next week it would not be inappropriate were he and Ferrari to send a few gallons of champagne to Red Bull's headquarters in Milton Keynes. ?While Red Bull should be heartily applauded for the championship they did win today their apparent acceptance that Ferrari might carry off the more glamorous prize continues to baffle Formula One and its globetrotting supporters. ?Their refusal to make life easy for Webber, who has led for much of the season and is still seven points ahead of Vettel, means that whatever happens in the desert next week Alonso, the only driver who was capable of taking the championship in the race today, only has to secure second place to guarantee his third world title.?The Independent?s David Tremayne is also of the opinion that Red Bull may regret not using team orders in Brazil.
?Had Red Bull elected to adopt team orders and let Webber win ? something that the governing body allows when championships are at stake ? Webber would have left Brazil with 245 points ? just one point off the lead. For some that was confirmation of his suggestion that Vettel is the team's favoured driver ? which generated an angry call from team owner Dietrich Mateschitz in Austria and was much denied by team principal, Christian Horner. ?And it sets up a situation where, if the result is repeated next weekend, as is likely, Vettel and Webber will tie on 256, five behind Alonso.?The Mirror?s Byron Young has put Lewis Hamilton?s fading title chances down to an inferior McLaren machine and he admits the 2008 World Champion now needs a miracle.
?Sebastian Vettel's victory sends the world title fight to a four-way showdown for the first time in the sport's history. ?Hamilton goes there as part of that story with a 24-point deficit to Ferrari's Fernando Alonso, but with just 25 on offer in the final round in six days' time it would take more than a miracle. ?Driving an outclassed McLaren he slugged it out against superior machinery and stiff odds to finish fourth.?
Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/11/team_orders_in_spotlight_again_1.php
Ray Crawford Alberto Crespo Antonio Creus Larry Crockett Tony Crook
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Robert Kubica Could Be Ruled Out For At Least A Year Following Accident
Polish racing driver Robert Kubica will spend at least one whole year recovering from a rally crash he suffered this morning, according to his surgeon. Kubica, who races for Renault Lotus crashed the Skoda Fabia rally car this morning and was airlifted to hospital suffering serious injuries. He has spent many hours in surgery, with [...]
Ray Crawford Alberto Crespo Antonio Creus Larry Crockett Tony Crook
Red Bull under the spotlight
| Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel celebrate with Red Bull boss Christian Horner on the podium |
Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/11/red_bull_under_the_spotlight.php
Joie Chitwood Bob Christie Johnny Claes David Clapham Jim Clark†
Bernie Ecclestone - No plans to put the brakes on
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The way I feel at the moment, why stop? I do it because I enjoy it. And yesterday is gone. I don't care what happened yesterday. What else would I do? People retire to die. I don't get any individual pleasure because we don't win races or titles in this job. I'm like most business people. You look back at the end of the year and you see what you've achieved by working out how much money the company has made. That's it.
Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/10/bernie_ecclestone_no_plans_to.php
Manny Ayulo Luca Badoer Giancarlo Baghetti Julian Bailey Mauro Baldi
Morgan 3-Wheeler Superdry Edition
Morgan hasn’t been back in the game for a year and they’re already coming out with a special edition model for their reincarnated 3-Wheeler. We’re guessing these guys are going full steam ahead with their comeback.
The new special edition 3-Wheeler comes courtesy of a tie-up between the famed automaker and English clothing brand, Superdry. The whole package comes with a unique leather jacket and a 3-Wheeler model that comes with a custom shifter, a new fuel filter cap, an orange stripe on the tires, a matte silver paint with custom graphics, a Superdry leather interior, and plaques of recognition of the special edition series.
Together with all these new goodies, the 3-Wheeler also comes with an impressive 2.0-liter twin SS engine that produces 115 horsepower and a weight of just 500 kg (about 1102 lbs) with a 0-62 mph time of just 4.5 seconds.
The car will only run on a limited number - only 200 models are being built - with the price tag still being kept under wraps. Since the standard model costs �46,000 - $75,500 - you can expect the 3-Wheeler Superdry Edition to fetch more than that.
Morgan 3-Wheeler Superdry Edition originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 29 August 2011 16:00 EST.
Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/morgan/2011-morgan-3-wheeler-superdry-edition-ar115330.html
Art Cross Geoff Crossley Chuck Daigh Yannick Dalmas Derek Daly
Final Detail and Orange Clean
In the June 2010 issue of SA's New Products section, there is a products called Final Detail. I've search for the product and the company but have come up empty handed. Searching for Final Detail does come up with companies and or products that are not what I'm looking for though.
Does anyone know where I can order this online?
Thanks, Mike
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/975300.aspx
Giulio Cabianca Phil Cade Alex Caffi John CampbellJones Adrián Campos
1949 Merc " The Prowler "
this is my latest, a Revell Mercury with a wild paneled paint job
more pics on the link
http://public.fotki.com/Zedskustoms/my-models/kustoms/49-merc-the-prowler/
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/975199.aspx
Tommy Byrne Giulio Cabianca Phil Cade Alex Caffi John CampbellJones
Schumacher leads the way in wet Belgian GP practice session
Michael Schumacher recorded a time of 1.54.355 to lead the way in a wet first practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix. The German, celebrating the 20th anniversary of his first ever formula 1 race back in 1991 with a special gold helmet, put in the time in the first five minutes before the heavens [...]
Bob Bondurant Felice Bonetto Jo Bonnier Roberto Bonomi Juan Manuel Bordeu
Monogram F-350 Dually Pickup Bed
Does anyone know where I can find a Ford Dually bed? I need one that is inexpensive (cheap!) for a project.
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/961873.aspx
Bill Cantrell Ivan Capelli Piero Carini Duane Carter Eugenio Castellotti
Monday, August 29, 2011
Schumacher crashes in Q1
Michael Schumacher crashed at the start of the Q1 session at Spa. It appeared that right rear wheel came off the car, causing the crash. This means that Schumacher will not have a lap time and so will need agreement from the FIA to start the race.
Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2011/08/27/schumacher-crashes-in-q1/
Jimmy Daywalt JeanDenis Deletraz Patrick Depailler Pedro Diniz Duke Dinsmore
Porsche 911 / 991
The 911 is the most successful model in Porsche’s history. It started its long history back in 1963 and since then Porsche has offered five distinct generations: 911 classic, 964 Series, 993 Series, 996 Series, and 997 Series. After a long wait and a hi-jacking of the offical images, Porsche has revealed its sixth generation ahead of its official debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
It may be a little unorthodox for Porsche to be bringing out a new generation 911 despite the fact they just revealed a facelift version, but the requests keep changing and Porsche must answer the call of duty. Their latest target is improving both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
The sixth generation 911, or the 991, will be a completely new vehicle, even though everyone will recognize it as a 911 model. Shortly after the launch of the 998 911, Porsche will also be releasing the Turbo, GT2, and GT3 in 2012.
UPDATE 07/26/2011: On your marks...get set...and get ready to order! A source has revealed that Porsche dealers are almost ready to open the order books for the new and improved 911/991. Orders may be taken as soon as next month with vehicle deliveries scheduled in March - April 2012.
That?s not all, either. Want to order the Porsche 911/991? There?s an app for that! Our source has also revealed that Porsche is developing an iPad app that will allow clients to play around with the options and place their order on Apple?s latest technological wonder. Porsche and Apple; now there?s a match made in heaven.
UPDATE 08/23/2011: This review has been updated with the official specs and pricing for the new Porsche 911/991.
More details on the 2012 Porsche 911/991 after the jump.
Porsche 911 / 991 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 23 August 2011 10:00 EST.
Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/porsche/2012-porsche-911-991-ar99572.html
Tony Brise Chris Bristow Peter Broeker Tony Brooks Alan Brown
Send me your questions about F1 2011
Hello all,
I am filming the next entries for this video blog on Monday and that means I need your help.
As you know, we answer a selection of your questions as well as reviewing the last few races and looking forward to the next stage of the year.
So if you have any questions about F1 2011, please do post them below. We will pick a selection of the best and I will answer them here next week.
Thanks,
Murray
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/murraywalker/2011/07/send_me_your_questions_about_f_1.html
Martin Donnelly Carlo Abate George Abecassis Kenny Acheson Andrea de Adamich
McLaren hires an engine man?
McLaren has hired Formula 1 engine designer Axel Wendorff – but the word in Woking is that journalists should not jump to any obvious conclusions about what he will be doing for the group, as the intention (at least in the short term) is for him to be working on the team’s road car programmes. [...]
Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2011/08/27/mclaren-hires-an-engine-man/
JeanPierre Beltoise Olivier Beretta Allen Berg Georges Berger Gerhard Berger
Red Bull, McLaren lose tyre fight with FIA
The FIA has now apparently told all the teams with cars in the top 10 that they have to start with the tyres on which they qualified. Earlier this morning Red Bull, McLaren and Toro Rosso had been told that … Continue reading 
Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2011/08/28/red-bull-mclaren-lose-tyre-fight-with-fia/
Elie Bayol Don Beauman Karl Gunther Bechem Jean Behra Derek Bell
Re: RE:1:16 scale General Lee WIP... It's all done!!!
This is my first work in progress online so sorry if my progress is a bit slow. I got the recently re-released big scale General for my birthday in April, and have now been working on it for about a month. This kit has a lot of problems because it is based of of a nascar kit ( not sure why!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[View:http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/themes/sca/utility/
This is about how it will sit, but not exactly because the body is only sitting on the chassis. As you can see there hasn't been any body work yet.
[View:http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/themes/sca/utility/
The kit has the exhaust incorrectly end at the headers, so I had to make my own out of 1/8 inch steel rod. The shocks are 1/8 inch OD aluminum tubing with snug fitting aluminum rod slipped inside. The kit has two shocks for each side which is also not correct for a stock 69 charger and the kit ones were rough at best. I figured it would look a lot better if I made my own. The tank straps were made by cutting strips from the frame holding some old photoetched parts and bending them into shape.
[View:http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/themes/sca/utility/
In contrast to the rest of the kit, this motor is probably the best I have ever worked with. It comes with easy to use plug wires and even the hoses to plumb the motor. I do think the distributor may be a bit out of scale but for me that is as small issue that I am not very conserned about.
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/963905.aspx
Edgar Barth Giorgio Bassi Erwin Bauer Zsolt Baumgartner Elie Bayol
Tyres were a concern, admits Vettel
Sebastian Vettel admitted his tyres had caused him concern before �the Belgian Grand Prix, despite the German picking up his 7th win of the season at Spa. Vettel had looked concerned before the race� as he was pictured in a heated discussion with a Pirelli representative after Red Bull?s request to switch tyres from the [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Formula1Fancast/~3/hPpowDa-yM0/tyres-were-a-concern-admits-vettel
Anthony Davidson Jimmy Davies Colin Davis Jimmy Daywalt JeanDenis Deletraz
2012 SEAT Exeo facelift revealed
SEAT has released the first pictures of the 2012 Exeo, ahead of its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. 
Source: http://feeds.worldcarfans.com/~r/worldcarfans/Jxfz/~3/dMIuVde8ejM/2012-seat-exeo-facelift-revealed
Art Bisch Harry Blanchard Michael Bleekemolen Alex Blignaut Trevor Blokdyk
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Vettel surges to Belgian GP win
Sebastian Vettel took the chequered flag at the Belgian Grand Prix with Mark Webber behind him to complete the first Red Bull one-two since the Turkish Grand Prix in May. Doubts had been aired over the Vettel?s ability to win races after the he managed just one win in the previous five races, �but the [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Formula1Fancast/~3/xTUti9AYdaQ/vettel-surges-to-belgian-gp-win
Tony Crook Art Cross Geoff Crossley Chuck Daigh Yannick Dalmas
Tuned Volkswagen Touareg W12 does epic burnouts [videos]
Total Race has introduced an insane tuning package for the Volkswagen Touareg W12. See the crazy footage inside. 
Eugenio Castellotti Johnny Cecotto Andrea de Cesaris Francois Cevert Eugene Chaboud
Renault Wind Gordini by Gibson Guitars unveiled
Recently unveiled for the Rock En Seine music festival, the car features traditional blue and white livery as well as Gibson badging and bespoke leather seats which have guitar strings sewn into them. 
Jaime Alguersuari Philippe Alliot Cliff Allison Fernando Alonso Giovanna Amati
Vettel surges to pole for Belgian GP
Sebastian Vettel snatched pole position from Lewis Hamilton and Mark Webber as the German claimed his 9th pole of the 2011 season. On a another wet day at Spa the German showed yet again the raw one lap speed of his Red Bull to claim pole by almost half a second from Hamilton, who was [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Formula1Fancast/~3/2JYsANrQDxA/vettel-surges-to-pole-for-belgian-gp
Erwin Bauer Zsolt Baumgartner Elie Bayol Don Beauman Karl Gunther Bechem
Coming soon?
GP+, the fastest e-magazine in Formula 1, will be out in a few hours from now. It tells the story of all the excitements at Spa-Francorchamps, with in-depth reports, columns and photos from the Belgian Grand Prix weekend. We look back at Michael Schumacher’s Formula 1 debut 20 years ago and put the spotlight on [...]
Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2011/08/28/coming-soon-7/
Derek Bell Stefan Bellof Paul Belmondo Tom Belso JeanPierre Beltoise
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