Friday, January 21, 2011
IRC 2011:Rallye Monte-Carlo
After SS9: Second stage win for Sarrazin
More... Stephane Sarrazin has won his second stage of Rallye Monte-Carlo but it’s Peugeot France team-mate Bryan Bouffier who continues to lead the Intercontinental Rally Challenge season opener.
Bouffier’s lead over Francois Delecour now stands at 39.7s after the French veteran failed to sparkle on the test, which featured ice on the road in places.
Freddy Loix has closed up to Delecour in third 12.1s back with Guy Wilks fourth, 8.1s down despite an intercom glitch.
Crews are now heading to Monaco where they will prepare for tonight’s four-closing stages, which will be shown live on Eurosport.
Overall positions after SS9
1 Bryan Bouffier (Peugeot 207 S2000) 2h32m47.3s
2 François Delecour (Peugeot 207 S2000) +39.7s
3 Freddy Loix (Škoda Fabia S2000) +51.8s
4 Guy Wilks (Peugeot 207 S2000) +59.9s
5 Stéphane Sarrazin (Peugeot 207 S2000) +1m17.9s
6 Juho Hänninen (Škoda Fabia S2000) +2m14.9s
7 Petter Solberg (Peugeot 207 S2000) +3m30.2
8 Nicolas Vouilloz (Škoda Fabia S2000) +5m29.5s
9 Jan Kopecký (Škoda Fabia S2000) +7m40.1s
10 Toni Gardemeister (Peugeot 207 S2000) +8m07.5s
Via IRC
Ke70 4age 500hp
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Spec:
turbo gt 3037
wastagate 50mm
intake aloy
throttle body 70mm
800cc injector
toda 272 cam
toda valve spring
arp head stud
ogura super single
TRD quickshift
2 way lsd
link ecu
shadow meter
apexi rsm
m7 ebc boost controller
2 bride originer seat
ssr long champ 15x9j-27
micky thompson 225-50-15
More...The Macao GP that is held for from 18 to 21 on November in 2010. HKS makes Top Racing and a tag and adds participation in a war to Macao road sports challenge in R35 GT-R.
A driver is Manabu Orido. Because I do my best aiming at championship, please support him.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Lotus nets a podium finish at Dubai 24 hours race
It was a hectic end to 2010 for the boys from Norfolk with no less than five new models previewed at the Paris Motor Show and a new directionality in terms of their branding. So with 2011 finally upon us, it would appear that the hectic lifestyle will not be coming to a halt as the Lotus group saw three driver announcements, an international motorsport show, a 24 hours endurance race, the unveiling of their Formula One car and new partnership announcements.
Nonetheless, all that was bested by the podium finish of the Lotus Motorsport team at the Dubai 24 hours race, taking third spot in the GT4 class and winning the ‘Best Stand’ award at the Autosport International Show.
In the Dubai endure, the team ran their Evora GT4 Endurance machine with the Mansell brothers, Leo and Greg, Lotus GT factory driver Johnny Mowlem, WTCC driver Stefano D’Aste and Gianni Giudici behind the wheel. The team crossed the chequered flag third in their class and placed 22 overall.
When you take into account the circumstances, it was indeed a miraculous feat to finish the way they did. Having started at the back of the grid due to logistical delays that saw them miss testing and qualifying, it was further compounded by two driveshafts having to be replaced, which was done in record time by the team mechanics.
“I am happy with the debut of the new endurance version of the Evora. Due to the high variation of temperatures between night and day, the Dubai 24 hour race is one of the most severe endurance races in the desert, and I think that the car has shown fantastic handling and reliability, important characteristics already demonstrated on the road version of the Evora,” said Claudio Berro, Lotus Director of Motorsport.
The podium finish at Dubai is not the group’s only cause for celebration though. Lotus Motorsport and Lotus Renault GP officially unveiled their 2011 Formula One machine in its new liveries at the Autosport International show a week earlier. Their stand at the show impressed the judges too and lead to them being awarded the ‘Best Stand at Autosport International 2011’ award.
While most of the visitors to the Lotus stand were there to admire the black and gold liveries on the car that tipped its hat to the old John Player Special cars from yesteryears, there was a stronger buzz for the Type 125 that was also on display. The Type 125 is a race car inspired by Formula One and is exclusively for Lotus customers only. It will make its track debut at Vallelunga before heading over to the Yas Marian circuit in Abu Dhabi next week for the first lucky customers to get some seat time.
Via ZerotoHundred
700 AWDHP in Hafsengen Escort
| INFO - technical data | ||||||
| owner: | Stian Hafsengen | |||||
| country: | Norway | |||||
| model: | Ford Escort Cosworth | |||||
| engine: | 2000 16V Tutbo Cosworth | |||||
| turbo: | Megatron F1 | |||||
| transmision: | X-track 6 speed sequential | |||||
| brakes: | AP Racing 355mm 6-pot callipers / 315mm 4-pot callipers | |||||
| suspension: | Eibach | |||||
| rims: | Speedline Magnesium 8,2Jx19" | |||||
| tires: | Falken 235/35-19" | |||||
| interior: | Sparco, Recaro and a lot of carbon elements... | |||||
| electronics: | - - - | |||||
| weight: | - - - | |||||
| Characteristics | ||||||
| BHP: | 550 bhp +++ | |||||
| Torque: | - - - | |||||
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Lotus Renault GP, the team that raced as Renault last season, have unveiled the black and gold livery for F1 2011 at the Autosport International show in Birmingham.Vitaly Petrove, team principal Eric Boullier, the team’s new racing ambassador Jean Alesi and Colin Chapman’s son Clive were on hand to reveal the car.Lotus Renault GP now plans to officially launch its new car later this month, with the presentation taking place at Valencia on January 31, just prior to the first test of the year at Spanish track.
Via Kereta.info
TAS 2011: The Skyline's
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| T-get 800hp R32 GTR drag car |
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| Pink Kawasaki-san's Doriten R32 GT-R |
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| Street Special Garage Yawata BNR32 |
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
2011 Tokyo Auto Salon: Goodyear Racing Debuts Toyota Mark X Drift Car
Over in Japan, the Lexus GS is sold as the Toyota Mark X, meaning that you can get the rear-drive sedan at a more affordable price.
While not exactly the most dynamic diver’s car, the folks at Goodyear Racing though it would be perfect for their new race car – if you can consider the D1 Grand Prix drift series racing.
Debuting the car at the Tokyo Auto Salon, it’s hard not to love the NASCAR-esque look of the machine, with what Goodyear Racing refers to as a DTM-style widebody. There’s now word on a powerplant, but the car is scheduled to hit the track for testing soon in order to be ready for the start of a new D1 GP season.
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2011 Tokyo Auto Salon: Top Secret Nissan GT-R, Honda CR-Z
It wouldn’t be the Tokyo Auto Salon without an appearance by a few specific tuners and that list includes Top Secret. Best known for building unmistakably gold high-powered machines – like the Toyota Supra – the Top Secret display in Tokyo this year includes a stunning Nissan GT-R.
Sporting a special aero kit (including a carbon fiber front splitter and large rear spoiler) the GT-R gets the gold treatment and is accompanied by two Honda CR-Zs as well as a Suzuki Colt. None of the cars are close to stock and the dark gray CR-Z even has an HKS turbo kit.
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Michael Essa will runnig with BMW Z4 for 2011
After this posting it looks like we got some tips and confirmation that Michael Essa will be running a BMW Z4, that he can hopefully make as good looking as this AC Schnitzer one above, for his 2011 Formula Drift car. We already hinted that it has a wheel base spec within one inch of a S13 Nissan 240sx and that should make it a much more qualified drifting machine compared to his 335i. The loud and obnoxious V10 M5 engine will sadly be replaced with a more sensible E46 M3 3.2L Inline 6 engine. He is going to have a hard time making it sound as amazing as that M5 engine but we do wish him the best of luck trying and hope he can make it happen.
Mad Mike Gone Mad with RX7 4 rotor Monster
Mad Mike Gone Mad with RX7 4 rotor Monster with Ryuji Miki tagging along with a 2Jz Supra in Formula Drift THAILAND 2009. This is what I call entertainment!
Formula Drift Malaysia 2010 Final:Daigo Saito win, Tengku Djan takes overall crown
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| left:3rd Ryuji Miki,1st Daigo Sato,2nd Kokae |
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| Tengku Djan, the 2010 Formula Drift Asia Overall champion. |
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PROTON MOTORSPORTS TO COMPETE FULL 2011 SEASON OF THE IRC AND APRC
SUBANG JAYA: Fresh from its commendable finish at last year’s Asia-Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), Proton Motorsports has kicked off its 2011 rallying campaigns in APRC and the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC).
The national car manufacturer’s IRC campaign on the European front will be led by Chris Atkinson and newly-signed Per-Gunnar Andersson at the coming Rally of Monte Carlo from Jan 18-22, while Alister McRae will lead the team’s charge in the APRC which starts with the Rally of Malaysia from April 1-3.
The team will be using the Satria Neo S2000 rally car, which is based on the Proton Satria Neo hatchback.
The Satria Neo S2000 made its competition debut in the IRC 2009 and managed to consistently post top 10 finishes despite being a vehicle that was still undergoing development at that time.
The team’s best results in 2009 was a second placing at the Rally of Scotland and a fourth placing in the Rally of Russia.
In last year’s APRC, Proton secured second place in the APRC Manufacturer’s Championship with its best finish being a 1-2 victory in the Rally of China and a second place finish in the Rally of New Zealand.
McRae said the team was looking forward to better results including podium positions with the Satria Neo which is a much reliable machine now
"In our earlier races, we had to deal with reliability issues as the car was still new with bugs to work out. Now that we have locked in those issues, we only need to get the right suspension settings in each race," the Scotsman said at the team’s campaign launch at Proton’s Centre of Excellence here today.
"It’s always good to start a race season with a reliable car. After all, you need a reliable car to cross the finishing line," he said.
The Satria Neo S200 uses the production Satria Neo bodyshell which has been extensively modified to accept the S2000 components including a four-wheel drive system.
It is then strengthened to comply with FIA regulations by fitting a safety roll cage using 35 metres of ChroMo Steel Tube.
Powering the car is a Proton Waja 1.8-litre block which has been increased to 1,998cc and enhanced with racing components for an official power output of 278bhp at 7,600 rpm.
Transmitting power to the wheels is an Xtrac developed drivetrain system with a six-speed sequential gearbox, three plated limited slip differentials and handbrake release system.
Reigning the blistering speed are Alcon four-piston calipers at the front and rear wheels.
Also at the launch of the team’s campaign were Proton advisor Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek and Proton managing director Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir.
Syed Zainal said motorsports was one of several key strategies being pursued to enhance the Proton branding especially in markets that the national car maker was actively exporting to.
"Proton’s objective of participating in both the IRC and APRC will significantly support our aspiration of becoming a respected and competitive global car manufacturer.
"Rallying not only serves as a proving ground for Proton but the viewership for both the IRC and APRC range in the millions and brings invaluable brand exposure to Proton and its partners on a global level," he said
Proton Motorsports also welcomed on board the Yasmin Group and Sime Kansai Paints as team partners which contributed a total sponsorship of RM1mil.
Via Star Motoring
Fast Five
Release Date: 29 April 2011
Genre:
Cast: Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson
Director: Justin Lin
Writers: Chris Morgan
MPAA: N/A
Studio: universal Pictures
Plot:
Dominic and his crew find themselves on the wrong side of the law once again as they try to switch lanes between a ruthless drug lord and a relentless federal agent.
Genre:
Cast: Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson
Director: Justin Lin
Writers: Chris Morgan
MPAA: N/A
Studio: universal Pictures
Plot:
Dominic and his crew find themselves on the wrong side of the law once again as they try to switch lanes between a ruthless drug lord and a relentless federal agent.
Touge DRIFT by G. Stepanyan
Place: Ukraine mountains
October 2010
Driver: Georgiy Stepanyan (Team Dragtimes).
Photoshoot: http://dragtimes.info/en/gallery/even...
Shot on: Canon 5D, Sony EX1R, Sony HDR-CX550, Contour HD1080
Сrew: Andrey Veremeev, Arkadiy Drozdov, Egor Malinka, Valeriy Eremenko
October 2010
Driver: Georgiy Stepanyan (Team Dragtimes).
Photoshoot: http://dragtimes.info/en/gallery/even...
Shot on: Canon 5D, Sony EX1R, Sony HDR-CX550, Contour HD1080
Сrew: Andrey Veremeev, Arkadiy Drozdov, Egor Malinka, Valeriy Eremenko
N2 AE86 Championship
Drift King enters the N2 AE 86 Championship with his TRD tuned AE86 Corolla. Watch the fastest AE86s in the world compete in the legendary Hachiroku series.
Proton Satria Neo Cusco
Proton Satria Neo car rally Group N developed and will be sold by specific Cusco Junior Rally Championship racing in Japan and Asia Pacific. Group N Proton Satria Neo is built based on the ordinary standard of street cars that can be purchased from the showroom and then dihomologasi according to FIA specifications for competition. Proton Satria Neo was placed Cusco performance products, tuning the known world.
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