VIDEO // FRIKADELLI RACING @ ADAC BARBOSSA CUP

In the video featured below, watch as German racing driver, Niclas Kentenich, at the wheel of the Frikadelli Racing Porsche 997 GT3 R, avoids a collision with Bernd Schneider and the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 on the first lap of last weekends ADAC Barbossa Cup at the Nurburgring. Not exactly the kind of debut Mercedes was hoping for, but hey that's racing. Follow the link for a look... [read more]



Image: FotoCommunity
Info: Axis of Oversteer
Editorial: Justin W. Coffey

HISTORY // JOEY DUNLOP @ 1983 ISLE OF MAN TT

Watch as the late, great, Joey Dunlop laps the Isle of Man on his Honda V4 RS850R during the 1983 TT race. Dunlop, who was born in Ballymoney in Northern Ireland, contested 25 TTs between 1976 and 2000, collecting a total of 26 wins and 40 podiums. Click here for additional information // [comment]

NEWS // 2011 DTM RACE CALENDAR RELEASED

The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) series has just released their schedule for the 2011 season. With 11 championship rounds and one show event at the Olympic Stadium in Munich, the 2011 season will begin on the 1st of May at the Hockenheimring and wrap up on November 6th in Shanghai.

Follow the link for the complete schedule... [read more]

2011 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters Race Calendar:

01st May Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg (D)
15th May Circuit Park Zandvoort (NL)
05th June Red-Bull-Ring Spielberg (A)**
19th June EuroSpeedway Lausitz (D)**
03rd July Norisring (D)
17th July Show event Olympic Stadium Munich (D)***
07th August Nürburgring (D)
04th September Brands Hatch (GB)
18th September Oschersleben (D)
02nd October Valencia (E)
23rd October Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg (D)
06th November Shanghai (CN)****

* Subject to approval by DMSB and FIA.
** Contract negotiations running.
*** No championship round.
****Date under reserve.

Photo: Neil Tozer
Editorial: Justin W. Coffey

NEWS // LOTUS RETURNING TO LE MANS?

According to our friends at 0-60 Magazine, Lotus is planning to enter a new prototype into this years 24 Hours of Le Mans. The car, which will be designed by Paolo Catone, is only part of Lotus’s racing plans. Along with Le Mans, the British automaker is planning a return to GT2 racing, as well as entering cars in the GP2 and GP3 championships through 2014 and continuing their current involvement in IndyCar and GT4 racing. Click here for additional information // [comment]

VIDEO // THREE LAPS OF INFINEON IN CAHILL'S TURBO MIATA

Our friend Nick Cahill just posted this video to his Facebook page. Filmed during a recent track event, enjoy three laps around Infineon Raceway aboard Nick's rather absurd turbocharged Mazda Miata // [comment]

BTCC // BEN COLLINS TO RACE IN SERIES FINALE

Former F3 and GT racer Ben Collins is set to make his BTCC debut at Brands Hatch in 10 days time lining up on the grid in a third Team Airwaves BMW 320si. Collins, who has had a motorsport career spanning 15 years, is better known recently for his TV exploits, having been last month officially exposed as "The Stig" from the BBC's hugely popular "Top Gear" motoring show... [read more]

The 36 year old will join Dave Bartrum's squad aiming to assist the Wrotham based team in its bid to secure the "Independents" drivers title. Both regular drivers Stephen Kane and Mat Jackson are still in the running with just the final three races of 2010 at Brands to run.

"It's fantastic news to be confirmed in the Airwaves BMW line-up and I'm looking forward to my first outing in the BTCC which should be an action-packed finale for Britain’s premier racing series," said Collins. " I had a test with Motorbase Performance last year in the BMW and they are clearly a highly professional and highly motivated team which I'm really keen to work with.”

The final round of the 2010 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship takes place at Brands Hatch (Indy Circuit) on 9th/10th October.

Photo/Editorial: Neil Tozer

VIDEO // GRADY NGUYEN'S 2010 DEMO REEL

ColdTrackDays correspondent, Grady Nguyen, just released his 2010 demo reel. The video, which was shot entirely with a Canon 7D, features our good friend, Peter Li, plenty of Formula DRIFT action, a low riding Type III and footage from the Redline Time Attack Series. Keep up the good work Grady! // [comment]

NEWS // VOLVO CONFIRMS 2011 WTCC ENTRY

Volvo have announced today a single car entry into next season's World Touring Car Championship. After various one off races in the series during 2008/09 the Swedish manufacturer officially confirmed today the entry of a single C30 to be driven by Robert Dahlgren... [read more]

Marcello Lotti (WTCC Series Manager) commented "It is with the greatest satisfaction that we welcome Volvo’s participation to the 2011 WTCC. "They supported us back in 2002 when we launched the FIA S2000 class in the European Touring Car Championship, and now they are back again the moment we adopt new technical rules, which shows their trust in the FIA and our organisation.

"To have such an important brand backing WTCC in these difficult times for motorsport is a big boost for all of us, and I am confident that Volvo’s move will have a positive impact on those car manufacturers that have showed interest in joining the championship."

Volvo's managing director Christian Dahl was happy with the Swedish manufacturer’s link up with the Polestar Team which will campaign the C30 saying "We are very happy and proud for this vote of confidence."

"It will be a challenge for us but we have been prepared for this for several years. Our organisation is in place and we have already started the preparation."

Photo/Editorial: Neil Tozer

NEWS // Q&A WITH 2010 F2 CHAMPION

After capturing the 2010 FIA Formula 2 title at Valencia, Britain's Dean Stoneman reflects on the most successful season of his career so far in an interview with FormulaTwo. The 20 year old who wrapped up the F2 title at the Spanish circuit 10 days ago also looks ahead to his upcoming Williams F1 test... [read more]

You've had a few days now to reflect upon Valencia; how does it feel to be 2010 FIA Formula Two Champion?

It feels fantastic! After choosing to take part in Formula Two its been a great season - I didn't expect to win it in my first year, so to walk away with the championship is a huge achievement. I'm already getting recognised more, and yesterday Eddie Irvine phoned me following a radio interview with the BBC to offer congratulations and advice. Now the season is finished there's time to reflect, but there's also a lot to think about in the future, and hopefully winning F2 helps me get one step closer to my dream of being in Formula One.

What will you do to prepare for your test with Williams later this year?

I'm obviously preparing physically, but I always go to the gym and keep in shape. I'm trying to lose weight and gain muscle, which is hard but can help make a difference at that level. I also went with Darren Turner to use a simulator of the circuit, which helps give you a basic idea of where the corners go, what gear you should be in etc.

How do you prepare mentally for a test like this?

Other than the simulator work to get a rough idea of the circuit, it's just a case of getting ready really. It's really exciting but at the same time I'm not getting my hopes up about how fast I can be before the day, and I'm just going to turn up and do what I do best: get in the car and drive as quickly as I can. With these things you have to just go out there and enjoy it, but I'll also be studying how the team operates to hopefully learn and move forward myself.

How does this season compare to the rest of your career?

F2 has been great really - I think it's a good stepping stone for young drivers to go in and learn. In many ways it's the way forward, not just because of the low budget and the quality and power of the car, but also because it's a good basis for young drivers looking to take the next step. The fact all the cars are similar also helped me, as it puts the emphasis on driver ability.

Was there a weekend when it all came together, or was it a gradual process?

I think it was a gradual process really, and I was quick in pretty much every round, but taking a double win at Oschersleben was definitely the most enjoyable moment!

Does winning the championship validate your decision to race in F2 rather than other single seater categories?

Definitely. I'm really glad I chose Formula Two: it's a good championship, the car is great - especially at high speeds - and the level of competition was high. Obviously you get the prize F1 drive at the end, and I've also had great publicity which will hopefully help me move into the next step.

What are your hopes for the future now?

It all depends upon budget really, but the aim is GP2. Hopefully winning F2 helps me, as I have a real sense of momentum behind me and now it's all just about taking advantage of that.

Interview: FormulaTwo
Editorial: Neil Tozer
Photo: Danny Dzenis

VIDEO // GYRO-CAM + S1000RR @ HOCKENHEIM

Featured this year in the MotoGP Championship, the gyroscopic onboard camera allows you to see just how far a rider leans into a corner. That said, it now seems the technology has reached the commercial market, as BMW attached a gyro-cam to their S1000RR superbike and took it for a spin around Hockenheim. Video comes courtesy of Hell for Leather // [comment]

VIDEO(S) // GT SHOWDOWN - PRODUCTION VS. PRO

Our friends at Motoring con Brio just posted this wonderful collection of videos featuring a handful of ALMS GT2 class cars and their respective roadgoing versions. Apparently, Road & Track asked various racing drivers, to include Patrick Long, Jaime Melo and Tommy Milner, to comment on their race cars after driving the roadgoing version at Miller Motorsports Park. Follow the link for the videos... [read more]











Video(s): Motoring con Brio
Photo: Corvette Racing
Editorial: Justin W. Coffey

NEWS // DESPRES TESTING NEW KTM 450 RALLY

For 2010, the maximum motorcycle capacity for the Dakar Rally is being reduced to 450cc. The reduction was implemented in hopes of leveling the playing field so that manufacturers such as Aprilia, BMW and Yamaha would have a chance against the perennial favorite, KTM.

In response to the capacity reduction, KTM has released a new version of their Dakar winning bike, what they are calling the KTM 450 Rally. In the video featured below, watch as last year’s winner, Cyril Despres, tests his new ride at his own private test facility in the Pyrenees... [read more]



Video and Info: Hell for Leather
Editorial: Justin W. Coffey

VIDEO // TARZAN YAMADA @ WORLD TIME ATTACK CHALLENGE

ColdTrackDays contributor Matthew Mead posted this video of Tarzan Yamada driving the infamous CyberEvo at this years inaugural World Time Attack Challenge, an event held at the Eastern Creek International Raceway. Yamada managed a 1:30.5870 lap of the 2.442 mile circuit, beating David Empringham and his Sierra Sierra EVO by 0:01.2970 seconds and collecting the win in the Wynn's Pro Class // [comment]

PHOTO GALLERY // GRAND-AM @ MILLER MOTORSPORTS PARK

Two weeks ago ColdTrackDays correspondent, Curtis Creager, visited the Miller Motorsports Park in Salt Lake City, Utah for the final round of the 2010 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series, the Utah 250. Collecting the win and the Daytona Prototype championship was the #01 Chip Ganassi Racing BMW Riley of Memo Rojas and Scott Pruett. In the Grand Touring class, Davis and Liddell collected the win in their Stevenson Motorsports Camaro GT.R, while Emil Assentato and Jeff Segal took home the GT class championship for SpeedSource. Click here for complete results from the Utah 250.

Follow the link for additional... [read more]

























Photos: Curtis Creager
Editoria: Justin W. Coffey

VIDEO // TRAILER FOR MATECH'S 'REBORN' FILM

Having won the GT3 class, Matech Competition decided to build two LMGT1 Ford GTs for this years 24 Hours of Le Mans. And while the two cars did not finish the race, the Swiss team decided to document their efforts at Le Mans in a soon to be released film they have dubbed, Reborn // [comment]

2010 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX // RACE RESULTS

Fernando Alonso collected his fourth win of the 2010 season this weekend when the Formula One World Championship visited the streets of Singapore for the third time. Alsono, who finished Sunday's race ahead of Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel, is now 11 points back from Mark Webber and nine points ahead of third place Lewis Hamilton who was unable to finish due to contact with Mark Webber late in the race.

Follow the link for complete results... [read more]

2010 Singapore Grand Prix // Complete Results:

1 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 61 1
2 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 61 0.293 0.293 2
3 Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 61 29.141 28.848 5
4 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 61 30.384 1.243 4
5 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 61 49.394 19.010 7
6 Rubens Barrichello Williams-Cosworth 61 56.101 6.707 6
7 Robert Kubica Renault 61 86.559 30.458 8
8 Felipe Massa Ferrari 61 113.297 26.738 24
9 Adrian Sutil* Force India-Mercedes 61 132.416 19.119 15
10 Nico Hülkenberg* Williams-Cosworth 61 132.791 0.375 17
11 Vitaly Petrov Renault 60 1 lap 1 lap
12 Jaime Alguersuari Toro Rosso-Ferrari 60 1 lap 2.127
13 Michael Schumacher Mercedes 60 1 lap 6.767
14 Sebastien Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari 60 1 lap 4.516
15 Lucas di Grassi Virgin-Cosworth 59 2 laps 1 lap 20
16 Heikki Kovalainen Lotus-Cosworth 58 3 laps 1 lap 19
24 Timo Glock Virgin-Cosworth 49 12 laps 9 laps 18
22 Nick Heidfeld Sauber-Ferrari 36 25 laps 13 laps 14
2 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 35 26 laps 1 lap 3
20 Christian Klien HRT-Cosworth 31 30 laps 4 laps 22
23 Kamui Kobayashi Sauber-Ferrari 30 31 laps 1 lap 10
21 Bruno Senna HRT-Cosworth 29 32 laps 1 lap 23
18 Jarno Trulli Lotus-Cosworth 27 34 laps 2 laps 21
15 Vitantonio Liuzzi Force India-Mercedes 1 60 laps 26 laps 16

Image and Info: F1Fanatic
Editorial: Justin W. Coffey

VIDEO // PASTRANA'S FULL RUN UP MT. WASHINGTON

A few weeks back we reported on Travis Pastrana's record run up the Mt. Washington Auto Road. Pastrana, at the wheel of a Vermont Sports Cars prepared 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, climbed the 7.6 mile road in just 6 minutes 20.47 seconds. Featured above is video from Pastrana's record breaking run, from ground zero all the way to the 6,288-foot summit. Enjoy! // [comment]

NEWS // NYCK DE VRIES TAKES FIA CIK WORLD KARTING TITLE

15 year old Nyck De Vries collected the World Karting Championship title last weekend at the Spanish track of Zuera. Already established into the McLaren young driver programme the talented young Dutchman passed Britain’s Jordan Chamberlain for the lead on the very last lap of the Final. Dane Nikolaj Moller Madsen completed the podium... [read more]

With the decision by the FIA CIK to run this years championship for KF2 rather than Super KF, the 47th running of FIA CIK World Championship saw a massive 125 strong entry take to the track at the 1700m long Spanish circuit north of Zaragoza.

Third at the end of the first lap of the final Dutchman De Vries subsequently passed the Dane Moller Madsen (Energy-TM), then slowly but surely narrowed the gap between himself and the leader Jordan Chamberlain.

Onto the last lap and De Vries pulled off an outstanding overtaking manoeuvre to take the chequered flag and with it the most important victory of his career so far.

"What an incredible feeling ! ", said De Vries, " I was closing only very slowly on Jordan, Then at the start of the last lap, I said to myself that this braking manoeuvre would probably be my very last chance to be world champion. I decided to make my move some way back… and that was how it went!"

Britain’s Jordan Chamberlain was obviously very disenchanted after heading the field from pole for most of the final commenting "Inevitably I am very disappointed… In a straight line I was falling back, but I said to myself that Nyck was too far away to launch an attack. And then, all of a sudden, it happened ! I found myself in the dust, just off the track, and then all I could do was defend my second place again Nikolaj. But well down to Nyck for his race!"

Editorial: Neil Tozer
Photos: FIA CIK

EYE CANDY // AN ALPINE ON ICE

When I saw this photo of an Alpine A110 rally car, I immediately thought of our good friend Sean Jay, whose blog, I'd Rather Be Rallying, has become quite the hit amongst the gravel and tarmac crowd. So with that said, enjoy this bit of Eye Candy and be sure to check out Sean's Tumblr for some of the best photos and video from the world of rallying // [comment]

2010 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX // QUALIFYING RESULTS

Fernando Alonso will start from pole for the second race in a row after besting Sebastian Vettel in qualifying for tomorrow's Singapore Grand Prix. Alonso lapped the Marina Bay circuit in just 1:45.390, followed shortly thereafter by Vettel who managed a 1:45.457 lap in Q3. Qualifying third was last years race winner, Lewis Hamilton, who posted a 1:45.571 lap time in Q3. Hamilton's teammate, Jenson Button, will start tomorrow's race in P4 followed by Mark Webber in the second Red Bull RB6.

Follow the link for complete results... [read more]

2010 Singapore Grand Prix // Qualifying Results:

1 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1’46.541 1’45.809 1’45.390
2 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1’46.960 1’45.561 1’45.457
3 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1’48.296 1’46.042 1’45.571
4 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 1’48.032 1’46.490 1’45.944
5 Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1’47.088 1’45.908 1’45.977
6 Rubens Barrichello Williams-Cosworth 1’48.183 1’47.019 1’46.236
7 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1’48.554 1’46.783 1’46.443
8 Robert Kubica Renault 1’47.657 1’46.949 1’46.593
9 Michael Schumacher Mercedes 1’48.425 1’47.160 1’46.702
10 Kamui Kobayashi Sauber-Ferrari 1’48.908 1’47.599 1’47.884
11 Jaime Alguersuari Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1’48.127 1’47.666
12 Vitaly Petrov Renault 1’48.906 1’48.165
13 Sebastien Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1’49.063 1’48.502
14 Nick Heidfeld Sauber-Ferrari 1’48.696 1’48.557
15 Adrian Sutil Force India-Mercedes 1’48.496 1’48.899
16 Vitantonio Liuzzi Force India-Mercedes 1’48.988 1’48.961
17 Nico Hülkenberg Williams-Cosworth 1’47.984 1’47.674
18 Timo Glock Virgin-Cosworth 1’50.721
19 Heikki Kovalainen Lotus-Cosworth 1’50.915
20 Lucas di Grassi Virgin-Cosworth 1’51.107
21 Jarno Trulli Lotus-Cosworth 1’51.641
22 Christian Klien HRT-Cosworth 1’52.946
23 Bruno Senna HRT-Cosworth 1’54.174
24 Felipe Massa Ferrari

Image and Info: F1Fanatic
Editorial: Justin W. Coffey

NEWS // SLS AMG GT3 TO MAKE RACING DEBUT @ NURBURGRING

On Saturday September 25th, the new SLS AMG GT3 will make its racing debut at the famed Nurburgring. Bernd Schneider and Thomas Jäger will drive the SLS AMG GT3 in the 42nd ADAC Barbarossa Cup, a four-hour race for the VLN Nürburgring endurance championship. According to our friends at JONSIBAL, the first on track appearance of the SLS AMG GT3 is part of the development and testing program which commenced in June of this year. The four-hour race on the legendary Nordschleife will test the gullwing model under realistic racing conditions. The focus will not only be on fast lap times, but also on the durability of all components, service-friendliness and smooth procedures during pitstops and driver changes... [read more]

Developed according to the GT3 rules of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile), the SLS AMG GT3 will take to the starting line for the VLN race in prototype class E1-XP.

Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport Norbert Haug: “The Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 will start a new era in Mercedes-Benz customer motorsports. This car is an exciting and spectacular sporting tool for committed private teams and talented private drivers. Together with our well-proven sports and touring car partner HWA, AMG will establish a customer motorsports department, and ensure the usual high level of Mercedes service for its motorsports customers.”

The drivers of the SLS AMG GT3 are Bernd Schneider, who has been a Mercedes-Benz works driver for many years and is also an AMG brand ambassador, and Thomas Jäger. With five DTM titles, one ITC championship and one FIA GT championship to his name, Bernd Schneider is one of the most successful German racing drivers. Thomas Jäger is the reigning Porsche Carrera Cup champion, and drove in the DTM series for Mercedes-Benz between 2000 and 2003. This season he will be driving in the ADAC GT-Masters.

Images and Info: JONSIBAL
Editorial: Justin W. Coffey

TRIVIA // IT'S GETTING LAUDA

We're pleased to announce that CTD reader, Pablo, answered yesterday's trivia question correctly! That said, we'd like to thank everyone that submitted an answer and apologize to our friends on Facebook for not posting the question on our page :( So, what was the correct answer you ask? Follow the link to find out... [read more]

The photo we featured was taken in 1978 at Brands Hatch. The car is a Brabham-Alfa BT46B and was being driven by Niki Lauda. Following Lauda's test session he had this to say: "The new Brabham was unpleasant to drive. It understeered massively, all the more so when you took your foot off. The fan was powered by the engine, with the result that the suction effect fell off when the revs dropped. After a couple of test laps at Brands I started to adjust my driving style. Whenever the car failed to respond going into a corner, you had to put your foot down rather than ease off. This way, the car would be sucked down tighter against the track and would corner at incredible speeds."

The car was designed by Gordon Murray, who in 1978 was working for Bernie Ecclestone’s Brabham team. The 'fan' was a solution developed by Murray to compete with Colin Chapman’s Lotus 79, which had considerably more downforce thanks to ‘ground effect’ aerodynamics. Click here for additional information on Murray's Brabham-Alfa BT46B.

Thanks again for participating. Stay tuned for more trivia questions!

2010 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX // PRACTICE RESULTS

Sebastian Vettel dominated the second free practice session ahead of this weekends Singapore Grand Prix. The German driver lapped the 3.148 mile street circuit in just 1:46.660. Finishing the day, er, night with the second fastest time was Vettel's teammate, Mark Webber, who managed a 1:47.287 lap, some 0.627 seconds off the pace of his Red Bull teammate. The third fastest time of the evening went to Jenson Button who lapped the Marina Bay circuit in 1:47.690, 1.030 seconds off the pace of Vettel.

Follow the link for complete results... [read more]

2010 Singapore Grand Prix // Practice Results:

1 5 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1’46.660 29
2 6 Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1’47.287 0.627 27
3 1 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 1’47.690 1.030 28
4 8 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1’47.718 1.058 20
5 2 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1’47.818 1.158 28
6 9 Rubens Barrichello Williams-Cosworth 1’48.302 1.642 31
7 7 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1’48.341 1.681 28
8 4 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1’48.679 2.019 26
9 11 Robert Kubica Renault 1’48.855 2.195 15
10 3 Michael Schumacher Mercedes 1’48.889 2.229 31
11 10 Nico Hülkenberg Williams-Cosworth 1’49.153 2.493 32
12 23 Kamui Kobayashi Sauber-Ferrari 1’49.438 2.778 30
13 22 Nick Heidfeld Sauber-Ferrari 1’49.558 2.898 26
14 12 Vitaly Petrov Renault 1’49.608 2.948 30
15 15 Vitantonio Liuzzi Force India-Mercedes 1’49.896 3.236 28
16 14 Adrian Sutil Force India-Mercedes 1’49.984 3.324 11
17 17 Jaime Alguersuari Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1’50.191 3.531 31
18 16 Sebastien Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1’50.896 4.236 35
19 19 Heikki Kovalainen Lotus-Cosworth 1’51.878 5.218 30
20 24 Timo Glock Virgin-Cosworth 1’52.150 5.490 22
21 25 Lucas di Grassi Virgin-Cosworth 1’53.431 6.771 25
22 18 Jarno Trulli Lotus-Cosworth 1’53.526 6.866 27
23 21 Bruno Senna HRT-Cosworth 1’54.725 8.065 27
24 20 Christian Klien HRT-Cosworth 1’55.542 8.882 25

Image and Info: F1Fanatic
Editorial: Justin W. Coffey

NEWS // FORD TO RACE F-150 ECO BOOST IN BAJA 1000

Ford has just announced they will campaign a EcoBoost powered 2011 Ford F-150 in this years Tecate SCORE Baja 1000. Eager to convince potential buyers that their twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 powerplant is on par with the V8s found in most F-150s, Ford will use the same engine that will power their Baja racer to haul logs for an Oregon lumber company, then tow a pair of Sprint Cup Ford Fusions for 24 hours around the Homestead-Miami Speedway before heading to Baja. Follow the link for additional images... [read more]









Images and Info: Autoblog
Editorial: Justin W. Coffey

TRIVIA // WHO, WHAT AND WHEN?

It took us quite some time to figure out who was at the wheel of this rather unusual F1 car. So with that said, the first person to post the proper response will win themselves some CTD schwag! // [comment]

DOMESTIC INDULGENCE // DAYTONA DOWN THE CORKSCREW

There are few cars as important as the Shelby Daytona Coupe. Based loosely on the AC Cobra's chassis and drive-train, the Daytona Coupe was built specifically to take on Ferrari in the GT class. Pete Brock designed the Daytona's bodywork, while Bob Negstad designed the car's suspension. In 1964, Dave MacDonald and Bob Holbert drove a Daytona Coupe to a GT class win at the 12 Hours of Sebring, while Dan Gurney and Bob Bondurant took the GT class win at Le Mans that same year // [comment]

CULTURE // TK RACING'S BMW 135R

Before BMW releases their highly anticipated E82 1M, Japanese tuning shop TK Square took the opportunity to build their own wide bodied 135i. What they have dubbed the TK RACING Lubross 135R, this 400hp monster is an active participant in both the BMW Cup and the Euro Cup series in Japan.

Follow the link for additional info... [read more]

TK Racing BMW 135R Specs:

Maximum output:
400hp / 5,800 rpm

Maximum torque:
54.0kgm over / 1,300-5,000rpm

Transmission Model:
6 MT-speed

Brake:
(F) ventilated discs
(R) ventilated discs
Genuine BREMBO Break
TK-spec piston kit
Anti Knock Back Spring

Suspension:
(F) double joint spring strut
5-link
OHLINS+one -spec

Drive Train:
TCD Final Gear LSD OS Giken
DME Tuning
TK-spec
Only TK-spec 1 Series (135i)

Wheels:
Front 18x8.5
Rear 18x9.5

Tires:
Fr 8.5J-R18
Rr 9.5J-R18

Aero parts:

3D Design Front Lip Spoiler
TK-spec Custom wide fenders

Full Exhaust system:
Rear piece : Titanium Rear piece
Center pipe : Stainless Center pipe

Image and Info: JONSIBAL
Editorial: Justin W. Coffey

EYE CANDY // EXTRA LIGHTS ON THE M1

I hate to say it, but I think the M1 is my favorite Bavarian :o I know, I know, the ever popular E30 M3 is a wonderful car, and the 3.0 CSL a true classic, but just look at this thing! It's like a German Batmobile... with extra lights. I'm sold. Photo comes to us courtesy of PhotoFinish // [comment]

NEWS // MILLEN TO PILOT WRC HYUNDAI IN U.S. RALLYCROSS

It appears Rhys Millen is taking his relationship with Korean car manufacturer, Hyundai, to the next level. Rumor has it, Millen will pilot a 500hp Hyundai in two rounds of the 2010 U.S. Rallycross championship. The car, a WRC prepped, 2,805 lb, turbocharged four-cylinder, will feature a six-speed sequential gearbox, Xtrac four-wheel drive, large Brembo brakes and a Proflex coilover suspension. The races will take place at New Jersey Motorsports Park on October 2-3 and November 6-7. According to our sources, Hyundai hopes to use these two events as testing for what they hope will be a full fledged effort come 2011 // [comment]

GEAR // OMEGA SPEEDMASTER 'BROAD ARROW'

Swiss luxury watchmaker, Omega, has just unveiled a new version of their ever popular Speedmaster. Dubbed the Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow Co-Axial Watch ($TBA), the new timepiece will be available with either a black or sliver dial and features a "Geneva Waves" pattern on the dial, three chronograph counters with beehive detailing, a 44.25mm stainless steel case, either blackened or rhodium-plated hour and minute hands, a date window, and water resistance down to 100m. Click here for additional info // [comment]

EYE CANDY // OVER THE TOP WITH RICHARD BURNS

Following news of Kimi Raikkonen's first rally win, I thought we'd post a bit of off-road Eye Candy. And in this case, when I say off-road, I literally mean off the road! Shot at the 2000 Tour de Corse, also known as the Rallye de France, check out this incredible shot of the late Richard Burns and his Subaru Impreza WRC. Photo comes courtesy of Foro Competicion // [comment]