Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/12/22/1728854/kurt-busch-to-drive-for-phoenix.html
Ronnie Bucknum Ivor Bueb Sebastien Buemi Luiz Bueno Ian Burgess Luciano Burti Roberto Bussinello Jenson Button Tommy Byrne Giulio Cabianca
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
2$ Flea Market score.
Today I picked up this diecast Hubley Packard for 2 bucks.It is missing some parts (Headlights,windshield frame and glass etc)but the chassis and engine are complete except for a driveshaft.Plans are to paint it green with silver fenders.What do you think?
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/987722.aspx
Andrea Chiesa Ettore Chimeri Louis Chiron Joie Chitwood Bob Christie Johnny Claes David Clapham Jim Clark† Kevin Cogan Peter Collins
Stripping Enamel
Hello
I'm looking for good suggestions on how to strip the body of a car that is painted in enamel paint without ruining the plastic. I've tried Simple Green with no dice. Any suggestion will be deeply appreciated. Thanks in advance
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/992912.aspx
Johnny Claes David Clapham Jim Clark† Kevin Cogan Peter Collins Bernard Collomb Alberto Colombo Erik Comas Franco Comotti George Connor
Campaign launched to save Team Lotus
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Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/11/campaign_launched_to_save_team_1.php
Alex Caffi John CampbellJones Adrián Campos John Cannon Eitel Cantoni Bill Cantrell Ivan Capelli Piero Carini Duane Carter Eugenio Castellotti
9ff shows off GT9 Club Sport version made for the track [video]
At this past Essen motor show, specialty Porsche tuner 9ff revealed the GT9-CS (club sports). As the name implies, the GT9-CS is intended for the track.
Anthony Davidson Jimmy Davies Colin Davis Jimmy Daywalt JeanDenis Deletraz Patrick Depailler Pedro Diniz Duke Dinsmore Frank Dochnal Jose Dolhem
Hamilton: Red Bulls will still be quicker
Lewis Hamilton was in a cautious, yet satisfied mood after pipping Sebastian Vettel in Brazilian Grand Prix practice. Hamilton beat Vettel by 0.167 seconds, while Red Bull’s Mark Webber was third ahead of Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso. It was all very tight though with Red Bull and McLaren set for a fascinating battle this weekend. Speaking [...]
Michael Andretti Keith Andrews Elio de Angelis Marco Apicella Mário de Araújo Cabral Frank Armi Chuck Arnold Rene Arnoux Peter Arundell Alberto Ascari
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Toro Rosso STR6 Launch pictures ( 1st of February)
Scuderia Toro Rosso presented the media their brand new STR6 in the pitlane of the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain, on 1 February 2011.
The STR6 is basically the second car, after its predecessor the STR5, that was completely designed by Scuderia Toro Rosso, following the introduction of regulations that banned the use of "customer chassis", a chassis developed by one team and purchased by another.
Technical specifications
| Chassis | carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque |
| Suspension (front) | Upper and lower carbon wishbones, torsion bar springs and anti-roll bars, Sachs dampers |
| Suspension (rear) | as front |
| Engine | Ferrari Type 056 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90� V8, limited to 18,000 RPM with KERS naturally aspirated mid-mounted |
| Transmission | Seven-speed semi-automatic gearbox with reverse gear |
| Weight | 640 kg (1,411 lb) (including driver) |
| Fuel | Shell V-Power |
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero |
| Advanti Wheels (front and rear): 13" |
Link
Toro Rosso STR06 ? Double Floor (Scarbsf1's Blog)
"Scuderia Toro Rosso (STR) launched their car on the first day of the Valencia test. It?s significance has been somewhat lost amongst the fanfare of the front running teams cars and the innovation of the midfield runners. However the new STR06 deserves more attention, as it has some unique aerodynamic concepts that are drawing praise from other teams engineers. STR have been able to reduce the cooling and packaging demands placed on the sidepods. Thus with a smaller sidepod envelope, the team have revived an old concept from Ferrari, the double floor."Toro Rosso STR6 Launch pictures
Jorge Daponte Anthony Davidson Jimmy Davies Colin Davis Jimmy Daywalt JeanDenis Deletraz Patrick Depailler Pedro Diniz Duke Dinsmore Frank Dochnal
something Different
http://s576.photobucket.com/albums/ss204/broncobuster/Wooden%20model%20of%20semi%20truck/ Hello all,click the link to have a look.My father built this wooden model of semi truck and recently gave it to me,as I am a truck driver and collector.
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/992835.aspx
Bob Anderson Conny Andersson Mario Andretti Michael Andretti Keith Andrews Elio de Angelis Marco Apicella Mário de Araújo Cabral Frank Armi Chuck Arnold
Kia GT Concept set for production date in 2013
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Korean automaker, Kia, has been far more aggressive in expanding its company profile in the past couple of years and establishing itself as one of the most popular automakers in the world.
Now we’re learning that Kia is set to venture into a whole new market after news broke that they have green-lighted the production of the Kia GT Concept sports car for 2013. We first saw the GT Concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show a few months ago and were left breathless at the car’s cutting-edge design and significant - at least for Kia - performance numbers.
For the production GT Concept, Kia is looking at a comprehensive line-up that not only includes a sedan version, but also a two-door coupe variant and, quite possibly, even a station wagon.
What we do know is that the production GT will be made to provide the market a Korean alternative to many of the German automakers, particularly Audi and BMW. If you ever thought the day would come wherein Kia would be mentioned in the same sentence as those two German automakers, then your day has finally come.
As it stands, details on the production version of the GT Concept are still being kept under wraps. The concept we saw at Frankfurt carried a 3.3-liter turbocharged V6 engine with 390 horsepower so you can probably expect something along those lines.
Whatever the case may be, Kia’s decision to push for the production of the concept shows without a tinge of doubt that they’re ready to play with the Germans. And the best part is, they sure as heck aren’t backing down.
Kia GT Concept set for production date in 2013 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 23 December 2011 15:00 EST.
Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/kia-gt-concept-set-for-production-date-in-2013-ar121953.html
Giorgio Bassi Erwin Bauer Zsolt Baumgartner Elie Bayol Don Beauman Karl Gunther Bechem Jean Behra Derek Bell Stefan Bellof Paul Belmondo
PHOTOS: Best IndyCar Images Of 2011
SPEED.com has assembled its 100 favorite IndyCar photos of the year with help from LAT, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and our own Marshall Pruett.
Source: http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/photos-best-indycar-images-from-2011/
Bill Brack Ernesto Brambilla Vittorio Brambilla Toni Branca Gianfranco Brancatelli Eric Brandon Don Branson Tom Bridger Tony Brise Chris Bristow
Formula One Goes High Definition
This week FOM, the Formula One Management company run by Bernie Ecclestone, has announced it will be providing native High Definition Formula One coverage for the very first time. �This heralds the entrance of the sport into the super clear broadcast territory. High Definition television has been available for some time now in the United [...]
Source: http://f1fanatics.wordpress.com/2011/01/13/formula-one-goes-high-definition/
Enrico Bertaggia Tony Bettenhausen Mike Beuttler Birabongse Bhanubandh Lucien Bianchi Gino Bianco Hans Binder Clemente Biondetti Pablo Birger Art Bisch
I remember when...
I had more bottles of paint than I did kits.
I believed I could build all the kits that I own in one lifetime.
My life wasn't ruled by rectangular boxes filled with plastic parts.
Sometimes I think I need therapy to help me through this addiction.
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/992272.aspx
Jimmy Daywalt JeanDenis Deletraz Patrick Depailler Pedro Diniz Duke Dinsmore Frank Dochnal Jose Dolhem Martin Donnelly Carlo Abate George Abecassis
F1? 2011 Timing App is out
Soft Pauer, the maker of the official F1? 2011 Timing and Track Positioning App, is delighted to confirm that it has shipped the latest app to the App Store and Android Market.
The award winning and phenomenally successful App is universally agreed to be the perfect companion to your Grand Prix viewing, and the only way to keep track no matter where you are in the world.
The App is available in the App Store and Android Market at the unbeatable rate of �17.99 for the whole of the 2011 championship. This price is for a limited time only, so buy now to get the best value from 2011.
Purchasers of the App will receive over 120 hrs of racing action. Live information from every lap of every session downloaded directly and in perpetuity to your smartphone and/or tablet computer.
This application gives access to live timing and track positioning for all sessions - PRACTICE 1, PRACTICE 2, PRACTICE 3, QUALIFYING and RACE for the 2011 Championship.
This is the only official F1 application with unique data and features.
LIVE TRACK POSITIONS
Displayed on our dynamic 3D map. Zoom in on the action or pull back to see the whole field, see gaps as never before!
LIVE TIMING DATA
Watch the session like the F1 engineers with the full timing screen including sectors and gaps.
FOLLOW YOUR FAVOURITE DRIVER
Pick your favourite driver and follow their progress. Watch as they battle for position!
UNIQUE REPLAY FEATURE
Replay any session at any time you choose. Perfect for tape delayed broadcast!
LIVE COMMENTARY
Lap by lap live commentary.
STANDINGS
Results and news for the 2011 Season.
DETAILED INFORMATION
Information and history on all drivers, teams, and race tracks.
COMPLETE SEASON ACCESS
Experience all sessions via the live timing feed from the track to the palm of your hand using iPhone or iPod touch.
You can download your application now by visiting the Android Market and search for F1, visit the App Store or visit www.softpauer.com
Screenshots:
Images(C) iappphone
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/F1InsightAFormula1Blog/~3/JEuw2yU5CIY/f1-2011-timing-app-is-out.html
Rene Arnoux Peter Arundell Alberto Ascari Peter Ashdown Ian Ashley Gerry Ashmore Bill Aston Richard Attwood Manny Ayulo Luca Badoer
Saturday, December 24, 2011
RETRO: Phoenix?s last Grand Prix - Two-decades ago almost slipped past...
Red Bull RB7 launch pictures (1st of February)
Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel presented their 2011 car, the RB7 to the media at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain on 1 February 2011.
Chief technical officer Adrian Newey explained some of the changes from the championship winning RB6 and the new RB7:
?Preparing for the new season has been an interesting challenge for all of us,? he says. ?There have been a number of changes to the regulations and while they are not as comprehensive as the changes for 2009, the major differences ? such a the re-introduction of the KERS system and the arrival of a moveable rear wing to aid overtaking ? have meant that RB7 is quite different to last year?s car.
?However, what we have done is taken the philosophy of continuing evolution. We have evolved RB6, which itself was an evolution of 2009?s RB5, and this is, if you like, the third generation of a successful lineage.?
Technical specifications
| Chassis | carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque, designed and built in-house, carrying engine as fully stressed member |
| Suspension (front) | Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon-composite double wishbones with springs and anti-roll bar, push rod-actuated multimatic dampers |
| Suspension (rear) | as front, except pull rod-actuated rear dampers |
| Engine | Renault RS27-2011 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90� V8, limited to 18,000 RPM naturally aspirated mid-mounted |
| Transmission | Seven-speed semi-automatic gearbox with reverse gear Hydraulic system for power shift and clutch operation |
| Weight | 640 kg (1,411 lb) (including driver) |
| Fuel | Total |
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero |
| OZ Wheels (front and rear): 13" |
Link
Red Bull RB7 ? Open Fronted Exhaust Blown Diffuser (Scarbsf1's Blog)
"Despite rule changes Newey has found the loophole that allows exhausts to blow inside the diffuser for more downforce. Although the rules were revised for 2011 to try to prevent double diffuser and openings to allow the exhaust to blow inside the diffuser. The rules did permit openings in the outer 5cm of the diffuser, an area where teams have recently split the floor and created raised lip, coincidentally a practice first exploited by Newey on the RB5."Red Bull RB7 launch pictures
Photos � Red Bull Racing/Getty Images
Mark Blundell Raul Boesel Menato Boffa Bob Bondurant Felice Bonetto Jo Bonnier Roberto Bonomi Juan Manuel Bordeu Slim Borgudd Luki Botha
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