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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Huertas joins Fortec for FR3.5
Carlos Huertas will step up to Formula Renault 3.5 next season with the Fortec team. The Colombian was third in last year's British Formula 3 standings, with his maiden victory coming in the season finale at Silverstone. Team boss Richard Dutton said Huertas had looked impressive in FR3.5 testing so far, and had also caught the eye with his late-season F3 form
AirAsia team becomes Caterham
Tony Fernandes' GP2 team will officially become Caterham Racing next year as part of the rebranding associated with his Formula 1 team's name switch. With the Lotus brand transferring to the current Renault F1 team in 2012 after the end of the row over its use, the present Team Lotus F1 outfit will become Team Caterham, and all associated businesses will also be brought under the Caterham title umbrella.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/formula-cars/gp2/airasia-team-becomes-caterham/
RCR Announces Personnel Changes to its NASCAR Sprint Cup Program
Richard Childress Racing (RCR)Wilson, Martin take on new roles for 2012 season WELCOME, N.C. (November 23, 2011) — Richard Childress Racing has made organizational changes to its competition department in preparation for the 2012 NASCAR season. Long-time RCR crew chiefs Shane Wilson and Gil Martin have taken new assignments with the 14-time championship-winning organization. Wilson...more»
Vacca Committee Passes DOT Public Review Bills With Friendly Amendments
Amended versions of two bills adding requirements to the Department of Transportation’s public review process passed the City Council’s transportation committee unanimously this afternoon. The bills, which mainly codify current practices, would require DOT to consult with other city agencies and compile data on safety and traffic patterns for all major projects. “It is crucial [...]
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Official: 2013 Nissan Altima to feature optional supercharged 2.5-liter hybrid
Filed under: Hybrid, Sedan, Geneva Motor Show, Nissan
Every automaker is intent on downsizing its engines and adding some kind of hybrid component to its vehicles, and Nissan is no different. Today in Japan, Nissan introduced its latest in-house-developed hybrid drive system, comprised of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a compact lithium-ion battery pack. But here's the kicker: it's packing a twin-screw supercharger on top.
According to engineers we spoke with, that means the same output as Nissan's tried-and-true 3.5-liter V6 - somewhere in the neighborhood of 260 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque - all while returning fuel economy improvements of up to 10 percent when mated to Nissan's all-new continuously variable transmission (expect more on that later).
Engineers claim that the torque curve of the new supercharged mill is nearly identical to the V6 and that power delivery will be just as seamless as the 3.5-liter. Officially, Nissan says that a model packing the new engine is due to arrive in 2013 in North America, and it's safe to assume that's going to be the next-generation Altima.
Nissan reps confirmed that the combination of superchargers and hybrids will proliferate throughout the automaker's lineup in the coming years, and that's sure to extend to Infiniti, as well. That last bit has us pontificating that the mystery mid-engine Infiniti concept coming to the Geneva Motor Show could be packing a variant of this same mill, but augmented with plug-in tech. We'll find out soon enough...
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Photographer's Blog: The MotoGP Championship Trophy
In August of last year I posted a desktop wallpaper on my website of the above image with a bit of information about the championship trophy's creator, GARCIAROJALS Studio in Barcelona. I'd seen the trophy up close for the first time while it was on display in the lobby of the mobile Dorna HQ building that travels to the European rounds. I was very impressed by the workmanship and design. It's quite a beaufitul bit of art, and I was pleased to share the above photo with others who shared that opinion.
2011 NASCAR Race #36 Results, Chase Race #10: Homestead-Miami
1 15 14 Tony Stewart Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet 2 1 99 Carl Edwards Aflac Ford 3 2 56 Martin Truex Jr. NAPA Auto Parts Toyota 4 6 17 Matt Kenseth Crown Royal Ford 5 7 24 Jeff Gordon Drive To End Hunger Chevrolet 6 17 33 Clint Bowyer Cheerios/Hamburger Helper Chevrolet 7 3 4 [...]
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F1: Domenicali Confident Ferrari Will Bounce Back In 2012
Team boss Stefano Domenicali expects improvements from Ferrari next season...
Monday, November 28, 2011
Brad Keselowski Wins at Homestead in Final Race as Nationwide Series Champion
Brad Keselowski gets ready to celebrate after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series season-ending Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday, Nov. 19. - Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCARHOMESTEAD, Fla. (November 19, 2011) ? Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge Challenger in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS), picked up his...more»
Burgess Plea for Change
From Matthew Birt in MCN, the starkest statement yet that Ducati needs to change direction: We need to make some bigger steps and that is up to Ducati. We?ve moved the bike around in all shapes and positions, as has every other guy riding the Ducati. When we look at the settimgs [sic] used by [...]
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MotoGP Testing Restrictions Lifted, Brake Protectors Compulsory As GPC Tweaks MotoGP Rules
The testing limits imposed as a cost-cutting measure in MotoGP have finally been lifted. At the meeting of the Grand Prix Commission in Valencia, MotoGP's rule-making body dropped the rules limiting testing to non-contracted riders outside of MotoGP's official tests, and allowed contracted riders (e.g. any rider currently racing in MotoGP) to ride the bikes at private tests. The GPC accepted the argument put forward by Ducati that testing is already limited by the number of tires available, and that restricting testing to test riders did little to cut costs, as the factory riders were being paid anyway.
That argument was not shared by all the members of the MSMA, though. When asked by MotoMatters.com at Valencia about lifting the test ban, HRC Vice President Shuhei Nakamoto said that the measure would favor European manufacturers who have their bikes, crew and riders already close to the track. For the Japanese manufacturers, they would either have to fly their team personnel and riders to Japan, or their bikes, equipment and Japanese engineers to Europe if they wish to test at European tracks. Lifting the test ban would not cut costs for Honda, Nakamoto said.
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Transit Deserts Leave New Yorkers Thirsting for Access to Jobs
A map produced by the Pratt Center (PDF) shows neighborhoods with a high concentration of low-income commuters with long commutes.
Much progress has been made in the five years since Scott Stringer’s first transportation conference, but many transit riders are still wandering in the ?transportation deserts? that were the focus of one afternoon panel at the [...]
Much progress has been made in the five years since Scott Stringer’s first transportation conference, but many transit riders are still wandering in the ?transportation deserts? that were the focus of one afternoon panel at the [...]
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Sunday, November 27, 2011
Button struggling on soft tyres
Jenson Button admitted he struggled to get any speed out of the softer Pirelli tyre in Brazilian Grand Prix practice - but is generally confident in his McLaren's pace around Interlagos. The Briton ended up only seventh in today's second session, where the best times were set on softs.
2012 MotoGP Silly Season: Bradl Signing Makes 16 Confirmed And 7 Unconfirmed On 2012 Grid
With the signing of Stefan Bradl to LCR Honda, the total number of confirmed riders in MotoGP has now grown to 16, including 12 on factory prototype machines (traditional MotoGP machines from Honda, Yamaha and Ducati) and 4 CRT entries (cheaper entries, mainly based on production engines). With official confirmation of Suzuki's withdrawal still awaiting, though zero chance of them continuing, it looks like 12 is the maximum number of bikes that the factories are willing to supply, with Honda, Ducati and Yamaha all provding 4 each, 2 factory bikes and 2 satellite bikes.
The prospects for the CRT teams are much brighter. With 4 riders already confirmed (Colin Edwards, James Ellison, Ant West and Danilo Petrucci), there could be another 7 CRT bikes on the grid, bringing the total to 23. Those CRT riders could also include a couple of interesting names, with Randy de Puniet being linked to a ride with Aspar after testing the Aprilia RSV4 on Bridgestone tires at Valencia this week. The final rider line up will probably take a few more weeks to shake out, but the MotoGP grid is looking the healthiest it has been for years. The last time there were more than 20 riders on the grid was in 2004.
Here's the latest 2012 MotoGP rider line up, as of November 17th:
Neighborhood Slow Zone Opens in Claremont, Perhaps the First of Many
The "gateway" treatment at Longfellow Avenue and 167th Street marks the lower speed limit with prominent signage and stenciling on the street. A new speed hump is just visible in the background. Photo: Noah Kazis
The city’s first “neighborhood slow zone” officially opened this morning, bringing a 20 mph speed limit and new traffic calming treatments [...]
The city’s first “neighborhood slow zone” officially opened this morning, bringing a 20 mph speed limit and new traffic calming treatments [...]
Ancient Grease: Cool Saabs Stay Alive in California, Thanks to Bud Clark
One ride in a 1959 Saab started a lifelong devotion. A Saab changed Bud Clark?s life in 1961 when, as a senior at a trade school in Springfield, Massachusetts, he started an apprenticeship in a Saab/Volvo/Studebaker dealership. Clark recalls: ?I didn?t like the Saabs. They were ugly, they smoked, and the doors opened the wrong [...]
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Mark Martin and Michael Waltrip Car Numbers Switches from 00 to 55
Mark Martin and Michael Waltrip?s Toyota Camrys will carry the number 55 during the 2012 and 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series seasons. Number Commemorates Aaron?s Founding in 1955 CORNELIUS, N.C. ? Michael Waltrip Racing announced today that Mark Martin and Michael Waltrip?s Toyota Camrys will carry the number 55 during the 2012 and 2013 NASCAR...more»
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Liuzzi relaxed about 2012 seat
Vitantonio Liuzzi remains relaxed about his chances of remaining with HRT in Formula 1 next season, despite speculation that he could be replaced by a pay driver. With HRT having completed a deal with Pedro de la Rosa for 2012, there has been talk that Liuzzi's place could be under threat if the outfit needs to find a sponsor-backed driver to compete alongside him. But although admitting that there are no guarantees he will remain on board, despite having a long-term deal, Liuzzi insists he is not worried about the situation.
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Official: Lexus IS F Circuit Club Sport Package comes into focus
Filed under: Aftermarket, Motorsports, Sedan, Performance, Etc., Lexus, Luxury
Lexus has turned its already fast IS F over to the go-fast guys at Toyota Racing Development. The finished product is the IS F Circuit Club Sport, and the sport sedan wears a wide range of aero and mechanical improvements. We've known this model was coming for some time thanks to a 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon concept and details spouted late this summer, but these photos provide our best look yet at this touring-car-like model.
Outside, engineers have fitted the IS F with a new front spoiler, rear diffuser and hood, all of which are fabricated from weight-saving carbon fiber. You may have also noticed the vehicle's sizable rear wing. A performance damper kit is also part of the package, offering buyers two separate settings that independently adjustable compression. The luxury bruiser also comes equipped with lightweight forged aluminum wheels, though magnesium rollers are also available.
Mechanically, the IS F Circuit Club Sport Package utilizes a TRD limited-slip differential as well as a TRD big brake kit. At this point, there's no word on how much the package will cost or when it will be available. We aren't even sure American buyers will be able to sink their teeth into the factory-bred racer, so stay tuned.
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Brian Scott Closes Out 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series Season With Top-10 Finish At Homestead-Miami Speedway
No. 11 Shore Lodge Toyota Camry (Brian Scott) - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen / Getty Images for NASCARBrian Scott Post-Race Recap Miami 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway November 19, 2011 Race Highlights: � Brian Scott and the No. 11 Shore Lodge Toyota Team picked up the 11th starting position for the NASCAR Nationwide Series finale in...more»
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Hamilton still thinks Red Bull quicker
Brazilian Grand Prix practice pacesetter Lewis Hamilton was delighted with his McLaren on Friday at Interlagos but still suspects Red Bull will prove slightly quicker over the weekend.
2011 Brazilian Grand Prix practice in pictures | F1 pictures
Pictures from Friday practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix.
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RCR Announces Personnel Changes to its NASCAR Sprint Cup Program
Richard Childress Racing (RCR)Wilson, Martin take on new roles for 2012 season WELCOME, N.C. (November 23, 2011) — Richard Childress Racing has made organizational changes to its competition department in preparation for the 2012 NASCAR season. Long-time RCR crew chiefs Shane Wilson and Gil Martin have taken new assignments with the 14-time championship-winning organization. Wilson...more»
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Friday, November 25, 2011
iRacing?s Driver-Friendly 3-Fer
iRacing.com will debut three new ?driver-friendly? online racing series will debut next week: NASCAR iRacing Class C Series (fixed setup) together with IZOD INDYCAR Series ? Oval (fixed setup) and IZOD INDYCAR – Road (fixed setup). All three will be Class C series and, in the case of the two IZOD INDYCAR series, driver aids will be allowed. All three series will mirror their ?open setup? counterparts when it comes to weekly schedules. However, race distances will be half of the open setup events. The two new IZOD INDYCAR Series will run on alternate weeks, starting next week with the oval series.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/iracings-driver-friendly-3-fer/
Massa out to end podium drought
Felipe Massa hopes home advantage will provide an extra boost as he bids to end a podium drought stretching back more than one year at this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix. The 30-year-old Brazilian last ascended the rostrum in the inaugural Korean Grand Prix more than 13 months ago. This year he counts fifth-place as his best finish, while team-mate Fernando Alonso has racked up one victory and ten podiums, leaving him with more than double Massa's points total.
To Make Progress on Transportation Policy, Consistent Leadership Matters
Why do we fail? Chris Ward, the former head of the Port Authority, offered this provocative question at the start of Transportation 2030, the sequel to Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer?s 2006 transportation conference.
Considering how much progress has been made toward sustainable transportation since 2006, it seemed like an odd question at first. But a [...]
Considering how much progress has been made toward sustainable transportation since 2006, it seemed like an odd question at first. But a [...]
Good Transit Cities Pack Jobs Tightly Together
How you get to work — it’s a function of where you live, the options available to you and, to some extent, your own personal preferences.
High-rise office buildings, like those in Midtown Manhattan, are a key ingredient to a truly transit-friendly city, writes Alon Levy. Photo: WikiMedia Commons
Not least of these considerations is the question [...]
High-rise office buildings, like those in Midtown Manhattan, are a key ingredient to a truly transit-friendly city, writes Alon Levy. Photo: WikiMedia Commons
Not least of these considerations is the question [...]
Source: http://streetsblog.net/2011/11/21/good-transit-cities-pack-jobs-tightly-together/
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Pedestrian Burdens: Sidewalk Atrocities in Bensonhurst, LIC, and Vinegar Hill
At 295 Avenue P, in Bensonhurst, surface parking takes up the entire ground floor. Photo: Joseph Kodransky
Here they are: the first set of reader-submitted “pedestrian burdens,” courtesy of Michael Kodransky, co-author of ITDP’s recent report on European parking policy innovations.
In this photo series, Streetsblog is cataloging the parking lots and garages that erode New York’s [...]
Here they are: the first set of reader-submitted “pedestrian burdens,” courtesy of Michael Kodransky, co-author of ITDP’s recent report on European parking policy innovations.
In this photo series, Streetsblog is cataloging the parking lots and garages that erode New York’s [...]
Suzuki Says Sayonara to Volkswagen
Back in 2009 Suzuki and Volkswagen made some headlines, as the German automaker took a 19.9% stake in the Japanese manufacturer. The basic points of the agreement were that Volkswagen would get access to Suzuki’s small-displacement motors and Indian presence, while the latter would benefit from Volkswagen’s larger-vehicle technologies, etc. Seemingly however doomed from the start, the partnership in motorcycle circles erroneously spurred some interesting thoughts of a Volkswagen motorcycle coming to fruition. While industry ...
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
iRNC Three-Pack
Christopher Leone wraps-up the first three round of the 2011 Season 4 inRacingNews Challenge with reports from Summit Point and Okayama International Circuit: Week One: Summit Point (full) The inRacingNews Challenge returned for the fourth and final season of 2011 with a round at its de facto home track, Summit Point Raceway. The first of four races on various Summit Point layouts, this week marks the only time where drivers would run on the full layout. In both the Pontiac Solstice and SpecRacer Ford classes, a familiar name won the week and thus led the point standings coming out of the gate. In Solstice, Kalle Ruokola went two-for-two and scored 178 points. In SRF, Season Two champion Gabriel Tobar returned with a vengeance in his lone race, scoring 271 points [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/irnc-three-pack/
The CAFE Numbers Game: Making Sense of the New Fuel-Economy Regulations
Obama announces proposal to raise the auto industry?s mpg requirement to 54.5 by 2025. It was less than two years ago that the Obama administration implemented new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations that boosted the auto industry?s mandatory overall fleet mpg from 25.3 in 2010 to 34.1 by 2016. This was, by far, the [...]
Teams to race new soft tyre in Brazil
Pirelli will give a new compound soft tyre its racing debut in Brazil after a successful trial in Nurburgring free practice and last week's young driver test in Abu Dhabi. Teams will also try an experimental new hard tyre in Friday practice.
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NASCAR opens and closes 2012 season with a bang
NASCAR opened its season with a fresh-faced Daytona 500 winner and ended it with one of the most thrilling championship race in series history.
Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/nascar-opens-and-closes-2012-season-with-a-bang.html
Volkswagen Has No Immediate Plans to Sell Subcompact Models in the U.S.
With virtually every automaker rushing to bring a subcompact model to the U.S. market, you’d think Volkswagen?a company that built its reputation on small, robust cars?would be prepping its Polo and Up! models for sale here. A company executive has informed us, however, that VeeDub has no such plans. “The Golf and Jetta are as [...]
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Circuit of the Americas Construction Suspended
Previously set to host Formula One in 2012 and MotoGP in 2013, the Circuit of the Americas promises to bring more premier motorsport racing to the United States of America. However, news coming out of Austin, Texas is that construction of the new GP-quality circuit has been halted because a contract�between Formula One and Circuit of the Americas has not yet been conveyed to the race track according to the parties’ previously agreed upon timetable. ...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series Driven: The Terrible Teuton Triumphant
Mercedes? dark side again has us wishing they?d all be Black. AMG?s Tobias Moers is one wicked mother, and his cars aren?t far behind. Moers is head of vehicle development for AMG. A classic German performance engineer?stern, compact build?he likes his machinery loud and sideways. Shortly after driving the new C63 AMG Black Series at [...]
Montoya gets Heroy as new crew chief
Chris Heroy will be Juan Pablo Montoya's crew chief for the 2012 Sprint Cup Series season, Earnhardt Ganassi Racing announced Tuesday. Following a difficult season for the outfit which included replacing Montoya's previous crew chief Brian Pattie, with Jim Pohlman filling in on an interim basis, the team has named Heroy as the man taking over the role with immediate effect
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/montoya-gets-heroy-as-new-crew-chief/
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Huff quickest, Barth has big crash
Rob Huff maintained Chevrolet's dominance of the World Touring Car Championship season finale in Macau by setting the fastest time in second practice on Friday, but the session was red-flagged after a fiery accident involving Fredy Barth. As Huff edged out team-mates Alain Menu and Yvan Muller - with the trio separated by 0.129 seconds - the running had to be stopped when Barth crashed heavily at Faraway shortly before the scheduled end of the session
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/wtcc/huff-quickest-barth-has-big-crash/
New F30 BMW 3-series to Offer Diesel Engine in U.S.?Eventually
BMW is in the midst of launching the volume versions of its all-new F30 3-series sedan?you can read our hot-off-the-press first drive here?but a company insider has confirmed that a diesel version will join the U.S. lineup once the dust has settled. The outgoing 3-series was available with a torque-tastic 425-lb-ft, 3.0-liter diesel inline-six; that [...]
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Suzuki withdraws from MotoGP
Suzuki has confirmed that it is pulling out of MotoGP - but suggested its absence will be temporary and that a 2014 return is on the cards. The future of Suzuki's MotoGP programme had been in doubt for months, with the reduction to a single works bike this season widely regarded as a precursor to a full withdrawal
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/suzuki-withdraws-from-motogp/
Merhi: Third ideal place to start
Roberto Merhi believes he is starting from the best place on the grid for the Macau Grand Prix after finishing third in Saturday's qualification event. The Spaniard moved up from eighth to third in the race - after being locked in a close fight with eventual second-placed finisher Felipe Nasr. But although he was not able to overhaul his rival, Merhi is full of confidence about his chances of both winning the race - and being able to lead by the first corner.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/merhi-third-ideal-place-to-start/
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2012 Hyundai Azera Gets Complete Makeover, Debuts at L.A. Auto Show
Another uninspired Hyundai turns zesty. With Hyundai?s Accent, Elantra, and Sonata all benefiting from extroverted redesigns within the last year, the Azera looked especially out of place?even more than it normally does, what with being wedged uncomfortably between the trendy Sonata and the well-appointed Genesis sedan. Introduced at the Los Angeles auto show, the revamped [...]
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Gooden, Quantum Look Towards 2012 After F2000 Test
Quantum Racing Services invited their F1600 Championship Series star, Wyatt Gooden, to a private test last week at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit for his first run in the team?s race-winning Van Diemen F2000 chassis. It was an opportunity the Ohio native could not pass up, and he proved once again to be up for the challenge. Wyatt was a stellar four-for-four in F1600 competition this year, sweeping double-header race weekends at both Mid-Ohio and Watkins Glen in his only appearances in the new series. He also had three poles and three fastest race laps, all in his first year of open-wheel racing. His immediate success impressed his competitors, as well as the iRacing community, which Wyatt has used as a training ground throughout his brief career. The 1.8-mile Hallett circuit, [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/gooden-quantum-look-towards-2012-after-f2000-test/
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Monday, November 21, 2011
2012 Mini Cooper Roadster Priced: Base, $25,050; Cooper S, $28,050; JCW, $35,200
Mini recently revealed its new 2012 Roadster, a convertible version of its rakish Coupe, and now it has announced pricing. The base Cooper Roadster starts at a fairly reasonable $25,050. Next up is the turbocharged Cooper S, which rings in at a pricey $28,050. Finally, the range-topping John Cooper Works version will set you back [...]
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Robert Richardson Jr. and No. 23 Tia Rosa Tortilla / Takis Chevrolet close out season with 22nd place effort at Homestead-Miami Speedway
No. 23 Tia Rosa Tortilla / Takis Chevrolet ImpalaCHINA GROVE, N.C. (November 20, 2011) ? Robert Richardson, Jr. and No. 23 Tia Rosa Tortilla / Takis Chevrolet of R3 Motorsports finished out the 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series with a commendable lead-lap finish of 22nd place at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday. After qualifying 37th for the...more»
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Merhi says penalty not a disaster
Roberto Merhi believes his chances of victory in the Macau Grand Prix have not been dented at all by either his qualifying crash or a three-place grid penalty he has been given. The Spaniard was in strong form throughout first qualifying, delivering a lap that was 1.6 seconds quicker than nearest rival Marco Wittmann to secure himself provisional pole position. But his afternoon took a turn for the worse when shortly after setting that benchmark time he slid into the back of Felix Rosenqvist under braking for Lisboa - putting both himself and his Mucke Motorsport rival out of action.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/merhi-says-penalty-not-a-disaster/
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Toyota Motorsports, 2011 NSCS Ford 400 Post-Qualifying Recaps
Toyota Motorsports LogoMARTIN TRUEX JR., No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing Starting Position: 2nd How was your qualifying lap? “It’s been a good day for the NAPA Toyota so far. We’ve been happy with the car all day. We had a lot of speed in race trim and it was a...more»
Bliss Returns to TRG Motorsports for Homestead
TRG Motorsports Mooresville, N.C. 11/18/2011 Mike Bliss will pilot the No. 71 School Media Ford Fusion in NASCAR's season finale this weekend at Homestead-Miami, FL. Bliss is no stranger to the No. 71 team. Also jumping on board for the...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/11/bliss_returns_to_trg_moto.php
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Graphed: How East Side Select Bus Service Cut Trip Times and Gained Riders
More passengers are taking the M15 along First and Second Avenues, where Select Bus Service launched last year, while overall ridership in Manhattan is down. Image: NYCDOT/MTA
Yesterday, we reported on the impressive gains in speed and ridership along the First and Second Avenue Select Bus Service route. Since then, NYC DOT and the MTA released [...]
Yesterday, we reported on the impressive gains in speed and ridership along the First and Second Avenue Select Bus Service route. Since then, NYC DOT and the MTA released [...]
Sunday, November 20, 2011
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Matchmaker, matchmaker: Pettis, Shields, Lauzon get next bouts
This week has seen the UFC come up with several upcoming bouts as the Rio, Super Bowl weekend and Japan fight cards start to fill up.
UFC 142 in Brazil: Siyar Bahadurzada revealed via Twitter that he will take on Erick Silva. Silva destroyed Luis Ramos in just 0:40 at UFC 134. Bahadurzada will be making his UFC debut after putting together a record of 20-4 in Europe, Japan and Brazil. Mike Massenzio and Rousimar Palhares have also been added to this card.
UFC 143 in Las Vegas: Featherweights Erik Koch and Dustin Poirier will fight on Super Bowl Weekend. Poirier asked for the bout which will pit two rising stars against each other.
UFC 144 in Japan: Anthony Pettis and Joe Lauzon will meet on Feb. 26. Both lightweights are coming off wins, with Pettis taking out Jeremy Stephens and Lauzon submitting Melvin Guillard.
Jake Shields will try to put his tough 2011 behind him with a bout against Yoshihiro Akiyama. Shields lost to Jake Ellenberger in September just weeks after losing his father. This will be Akiyama's first fight at welterweight.
In his first fight since losing in a title fight to Anderson Silva, Yushin Okami will meet Tim Boetsch in Okami's native Japan.
Who will win these fights? Tell us in the comments or on Facebook.
F1: 'I Acted A Bit Stupidly' Petrov Admits
Vitaly Petrov says he regrets making harsh statements about his Lotus Renault team in a recent interview...
F1: 'I Acted A Bit Stupidly' Petrov AdmitsStoner Stands Firm on Indy
Stoner nails the reasons why Indy is a poor track. From MCN: The corners get tighter and tighter until you are almost stopped and then you have to get on the gas and exit. It doesn’t flow at all, each set of corners it muddles you up and then you go a little straight. I, [...]
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Wittmann taking nothing for granted
Marco Wittmann has refused to get too carried away with his dominant performance in the Macau Grand Prix qualification race - well aware that the only thing that matters is victory in the main event on Sunday.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/wittmann-taking-nothing-for-granted/
Graphed: How East Side Select Bus Service Cut Trip Times and Gained Riders
More passengers are taking the M15 along First and Second Avenues, where Select Bus Service launched last year, while overall ridership in Manhattan is down. Image: NYCDOT/MTA
Yesterday, we reported on the impressive gains in speed and ridership along the First and Second Avenue Select Bus Service route. Since then, NYC DOT and the MTA released [...]
Yesterday, we reported on the impressive gains in speed and ridership along the First and Second Avenue Select Bus Service route. Since then, NYC DOT and the MTA released [...]
Juncadella stunned to win Macau
Daniel Juncadella confessed that he never expected to win the Macau Grand Prix - and revealed he was shaking in his car when he grabbed the lead. The Prema driver made the most of a safety car restart on lap 10 to overhaul early race leader Marco Wittmann on the run to Lisboa ? and from there he was able to eke out an advantage at the head of the field. His victory over Felipe Nasr was then assured when a safety car came out on the penultimate lap ? following a huge accident suffered by Kevin Magnussen at Mandarin ? and the event could not be restarted in time
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/juncadella-stunned-to-win-macau/
Edwards boosts title bid with pole
Carl Edwards gained a key morale boost in his bid for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title, claiming pole position for Sunday's season finale at Homestead. The Roush Fenway driver had focused solely on qualifying during the final practice of the day, where he set the pace after running second fastest in the first session in which he ran in race trim only.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/edwards-boosts-title-bid-with-pole/
2013 Infiniti JX35 Revealed in Production Trim, Will Start at $41,400
The family friendly Infiniti crossover is here. Do not adjust your eyeballs. You have already seen this vehicle. Infiniti unveiled a JX concept in Pebble Beach in August, and as we wrote then, this L.A. production version is pretty much the same?right down to the color. Infiniti has now, however, confirmed a few of our [...]
Z Line Designs Toyota Parker Kligerman Trevor Bayne Out! Pet Care Toyota
Saturday, November 19, 2011
We love sunshine in august
Talking Strikeforce MMA at the Dallas Mavericks Victory Parade - Strikeforce
Talking Strikeforce MMA at the Dallas Mavericks Victory Parade Video by Strikeforce
Beautiful Swooping Landline Phone Is Sadly Foredoomed
If Sebastien Sauvage had designed this in the 1980s, he's be a very rich man
Hands up if you still use a landline telephone. No? Nobody? Ah, there, I see a hand. Well, sir, this post is for you. It’s about the Eclipse, a cordless DECT telephone that looks like a piece of sculpture.
In fact, it was inspired by the old 1970s Sculptura, a rotary dial phone which swooped from base to receiver with a similar looping curve. Unlike the Sculptura, the Eclipse is all cordless, and comes with push-buttons and a screen embedded into its inner side.
When not in use (which is — let’s be honest — most of the time) the Eclipse sits around looking pretty, a toroidal ornament that looks as if it is sinking into your tabletop. If you, like the gentleman with his hand raised (you can put it down now–we’re nearly done) are forced to use a landline telephone, then at least this one is good-looking enough not to embarrass you. Or at least it would be, if the designer Sebastien Sauvage could get anyone to manufacture it. Given that nobody buys them anymore, though, this is likely to remain a concept.
Eclipse concept phone [Sebastien Sauvage/Coroflot via Core77]
Two Days Until the Annual Benefit for Streetsblog and Streetfilms
Thursday the 17th is just two days away, and you know what that means. If you haven’t snapped up your ticket to our annual benefit, “Streets of the Future,” time is running out!
Come to the new Bicycle Habitat in Park Slope, hear from Council Member Brad Lander, meet your fellow Streetsblog readers, and hang out [...]
Come to the new Bicycle Habitat in Park Slope, hear from Council Member Brad Lander, meet your fellow Streetsblog readers, and hang out [...]
Ecclestone ready to axe Texas GP
Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone says he is ready to axe the Austin Grand Prix in the wake of internal disputes between the race organisers .
Lorenzo Underwhelmed By Yamaha Engine Updates
From MCN: “It is only a slight difference but for sure in Indy we will use this engine. It seems a little bit better in top speed but it is not clearly much better.” Jorge Lorenzo is not exactly brimming with praise for the engine update tested in Brno, which apparently will be used at [...]
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Infiniti to Show Mid-Engine, Rear-Wheel-Drive Sports Car Concept at Geneva Auto Show [UPDATE: PHOTOS]
Infiniti will show a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive concept sports car at the 2012 Geneva auto show next March, we have learned. The company likely will release more information in the coming weeks?based on Infiniti’s affinity for teaser shots in its introduction of the JX crossover, we may be in for a long slog?but in the meantime [...]
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Stefan Johansson Eddie Johnson Leslie Johnson Bruce Johnstone
Cecotto aims to carve name for himself
Johnny Cecotto Jr is determined to carve a name for himself in motor-racing after following his father into Formula 1 during today's rookie running in Abu Dhabi.
Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne Matthew Roy Kenseth
Boullier: Lotus name a massive boost
Renault team boss Eric Boullier says sorting the row over the Lotus name was a massive step for his team that will only help make it stronger.
Friday, November 18, 2011
2013 Lincoln MKS Official Photos and Info: More Power, Adaptive Dampers, and a New Nose
Big revisions for the big Lincoln sedan. Call them revisions or call them fixes; either way, Lincoln has done a good amount of something to the 2013 MKS. This is not a remake, but instead a heavy refresh like those applied to several Ford and Lincoln products of late. (See 2011 Ford Edge/Lincoln MKZ and [...]
Gutierrez: Crash all part of learning
Esteban Gutierrez believes that his crash during the closing minutes of the Yas Marina young driver test is part of his learning experience in F1. The Mexican, who impressed the Sauber team throughout his two days of running, spun at Turn 3 while attempting to improve his laptime on supersoft tyres. The car sustained minor damage to a wheel rim after a relatively light impact, and Gutierrez has put the cause down to confusion with the DRS system.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Provides Holiday Gift-Giving Solutions with Ticket Offers, Carolina Christmas, Souvenir Blowout, Tours
Charlotte Motor Speedway Give the Gift of SpeedCONCORD, N.C. (Nov. 17, 2011) ? Struggling to find that perfect holiday present? Look no further than the incredible gift ideas from Charlotte Motor Speedway, which is offering a number of holiday gift-giving solutions for even the most difficult-to-buy-for family members and friends. Holiday Gifts Charlotte Motor Speedway...more»
Tillmann Impressive In First RSR Start
� It is funny how things turn out.� Just as drivers in the Red Sox Racing League’s 2011 F1 Season Three lineup started to believe Brad Vincent was invincible, along comes a new member to the league�who turns conventional wisdom upside down.� At this week’s event, league newcomer Christine Marie Tillmann began her RSR career the same way Vincent did, with an impressive wire-to-wire victory.� Thirteen RSR drivers made the trip to central Florida to participate in the ?lesstuna.com Presents F1 at Sebring”, at the technically challenging Sebring International Raceway.� With seventeen corners and a long 3.7 mile layout, the course offers several passing zones.� It also offers some of the most dangerous high speed corners on the schedule.� Designed around hard concrete airport runways, the track requires cars to [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/tillmann-impressive-in-first-rsr-start/
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Nelson Piquet Jr., No. 30 ?Bienvenidos a NASCAR? Chevrolet Impala Homestead-Miami Speedway Preview
Nelson Piquet Jr. (Photo Credit: Lesley Ann Miller)NELSON PIQUET JR. QUICK FACTS No. 30 ‘Bienvenidos a NASCAR’ Chevrolet Impala Homestead-Miami Speedway Ford 300 November 19, 2011 No. 30 ‘Bienvenidos a NASCAR’ Chevrolet News and Notes Turner Motorsports welcomes Nelson Piquet Jr. … Turner Motorsports is pleased to welcome NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) standout...more»
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Burgess Plea for Change
From Matthew Birt in MCN, the starkest statement yet that Ducati needs to change direction: We need to make some bigger steps and that is up to Ducati. We?ve moved the bike around in all shapes and positions, as has every other guy riding the Ducati. When we look at the settimgs [sic] used by [...]
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Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne Matthew Roy Kenseth
Porsche Announces Customer Delivery Center and Track in Los Angeles
Somehow, Porsche has managed to carve 53 acres out of the crowded Los Angeles basin to build a test track and customer delivery center; the facility is slated to open in 2013. Echoing a similar facility that will be built near Atlanta?which will also have Porsche’s new North American headquarters on site?the Porsche Experience Center [...]
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Vergne fastest as Abu Dhabi test ends
Jean-Eric Vergne completed a lockout of the top of the timesheets throughout all three days of the Abu Dhabi young driver test by setting fastest time for Red Bull today.
Alonso completes his collection
Scuderia Ferrari 2011 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Report Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, Sunday, November 13 2011 Weather: air 28/26�C, track 35/30 �C. Clear skies. Chassis: Alonso 291, Massa 290 Twenty eight points for Scuderia Ferrari at the end...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/11/alonso_completes_his_coll.php
Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG Photos and Info: Twin-Turbo V8, As Much as 550 Horses
Presenting the next-generation ML AMG. Why? Just because. If being politically correct is as appealing to you as driving a railroad spike through your foot?and you?ve got some bucks?you?re probably in the target demographic for an insanely powerful sport-utility vehicle. They?re wasteful and unnecessary?which is exactly the point. You don’t buy a hyper-powerful SUV for [...]
Richie Ginther Yves Giraud Cabantous Ignazio Giunti Timo Glock
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Rusty Wallace to Enter St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
“The “Gateway City” Set to Honor One of its Hometown Heroes” ESPN Analysts Rusty WallaceMOORESVILLE, NC (November 15, 2011)– Racing legend and St. Louis, Missouri native Rusty Wallace, will be honored by his hometown this Wednesday, as an inductee into the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame. Alongside Wallace in the class of 2011 are...more»
Phoenix starting lineup for Sprint Cup Kobalt Tools 500 ? Kenseth Pole Sitter
1 17 Matt Kenseth Crown Royal Ford 26.258 137.101 2 43 A J Allmendinger WIX Filters Ford 26.384 136.446 3 9 Marcos Ambrose DeWalt Ford 26.411 136.307 4 5 Mark Martin GoDaddy.com Chevrolet 26.455 136.080 5 56 Martin Truex Jr. NAPA Auto Parts Toyota 26.455 136.080 6 1 Jamie McMurray McDonald’s Chevrolet 26.469 136.008 7 [...]
Sterling Burton Marlin Mark Anthony Martin Jeremy Allan Mayfield James Christopher McMurray
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