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US hopeful to tackle the Italian F3 series

2009-12-12T01:09:50-05:00

Christmas has come early.

Following an impressive test, Matt Lee from
Syosett, NY has come to terms with Alan Racing
as he will compete in the Italian F3 series
for 2010. The 2006 Formula BMW runner-up will
make his attempt to become the 1st US driver
to win the championship. With the USF1 bug,
every US driver will go for broke to be an F1
driver.

Best of luck Matt.

AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Report:
http://www.mattleemotorsports.com/season/2009/index.html

Trivia

2009-12-11T16:26:55-05:00

During World War II, Buick was the very first to do this. Then, law required all automobile manufacturers to do it also. It does have something to do with the war effort and rationing. It was done very early in the war.

V8 Supercars Vs NASCAR…

2009-08-06T02:53:22-05:00

So, you think NASCAR is the greatest show on earth. Check out this video of true stock cars. These cars are rear wheel drive with V8's the put out 650-700hp. Oh by the way, this a race that took place this year, and look at all those people in the stands.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njqX9UjqtdE

monster trucks

2009-09-24T17:47:03-05:00

Hey all: I would like to know what monster truck racing series are out there other than monster jam on speed? Also the monster jam events i see on speed seem to get great crowds,but how is it recieved as a legitimate form of motorsports? Thanks

Cancelled Brands

2009-12-02T11:29:58-05:00

Or makes, of cars that have disappeared. Here is a link to some of them.

http://www.comcast.net/slideshow/finance-discontinuedcars/

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Can you name more?

Nash
Hudson
Edsel

Rally Drifting vs. “Fancy” Drifting.

2009-11-10T23:44:30-05:00

This question was on my mind for some time, in your opinion.

What is the better form of drifting when it comes to beating the clock if given a point A to B course? And explain your reasoning why you feel one is better over the other.

And in case you're wondering: No, I'm not some street racing punk who's gonna terrorize the back roads. This is just simply a thought I had in my head for some time.

Rally:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5GvwUh4dW4

Fancy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-igd6tAHT4k

Nov. 28, 1895--The Day It All Began

2009-11-27T18:58:40-05:00

On Nov. 28, 1895, the very first organized automobile race was held in The United States.

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=7821

In Jackson Park on Chicago's south side is a marker embedded in a rock commemorating the event.

Who Is The Most Dominant Driver/Rider?

2009-11-23T18:49:54-05:00

Jimmie Johnson just won his 4th straight NASCAR title but isn't the first time this in the top levels of motorsport. Valentino Rossi has won 6 MotoGP titles - 4 of them consecutively. Sebastien Bourdais also won 4 consecutive titles in 5 years with Newman Haas in Champ Car. Michael Schumacher won 7 titles as a F1 title and that includes 5 consecutive titles with Ferrari.

Out of the 4 mentioned above which of these drivers were most dominant and why? Do any other drivers come to mind with talking about titles and dominance on the track? Which one was most challenging and which one was the "easiest" - for lack of better world.

Craig Breedlove--Set World Record

2009-11-15T01:05:14-05:00

On Nov. 15, 1965, Mr. Breedlove set the world's land speed record, 600 mph.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Breedlove

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Team USA Scholarship announces winners for 2009

2009-09-28T23:44:46-05:00

Connor De Phillippi and Brett Smrz have won
their Team USA scholarships and will head down
to England for the Fall and Winter classics -
The Formula Ford Festival and the Walter
Hayes Winter classic.

De Phillippi is the current Skip Barber series
point leader winning 7 out of 10 events.

Smrz has come a long way since his accident in
2007 after losing his leg below the knee in
a traffic accident. But it did not sidelined
him and he returned to the track winning
4 F1600 races. Then he continued to defy the
odds when he won the Jim Russell series.
Zanardi must be proud for him.

Report:
http://www.teamusascholarship.org/news/read/de-phillippi-smrz-selected-for-20th-annual-team-usa-scholarships#read_more

Profiles:

For Brett Smrz:
http://www.grandprixshootout.com/drivers/index.php?action=about&id=65

For Connor De Phillippi:
http://www.grandprixshootout.com/drivers/index.php?action=about&id=66