Today's scheduled race at the 'Ring was red flagged and disbanded after Leo Lowensteins's Aston Martin was involved in an accident and caught fire. The fire was quickly extinguished but unfortunately Lowenstein expired from smoke inhalation.
Our condolences go out to his family and the VLN.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
VIR GrandAm
The DP race was good up front, but the GT race was exceptional until the very end when the Bimmer spun. It was "just racing contact" IMHO.
GrandAm, despite the Daytona Prototype cookie cutter cars, consistently provides usually close racing. But GT is quickly becoming the interesting class. This seems to be the case with the ALMS, also.
I won't be surprised to see more and more interest in the US by spectators watching GT racing in SCCA WC, ALMS, and the GrandAm series, leading to more manufacturer interest.
Cool, I say.
GrandAm, despite the Daytona Prototype cookie cutter cars, consistently provides usually close racing. But GT is quickly becoming the interesting class. This seems to be the case with the ALMS, also.
I won't be surprised to see more and more interest in the US by spectators watching GT racing in SCCA WC, ALMS, and the GrandAm series, leading to more manufacturer interest.
Cool, I say.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
As We Watch The ALMS from Long Beach.......
A rumor that I heard today, and this is a highly regarded source, is that Ferrari will be in the FIA GT1 World Championship with the new 599 GTO next year. Now that would be fun!!!!
1st Round of the New FIA GT1 World Championship
WOW! Great racing carried live from Abu Dubahi by the GT1World.com. Live streaming was very good with few "stops" and great resolution.
USA! USA! USA!. Corvette earns the most points, and the Matech Ford GT wins easily in the 2d of the 2 one hour races.
Check videos and results at http://gt1world.com. A terrific website on it own.
USA! USA! USA!. Corvette earns the most points, and the Matech Ford GT wins easily in the 2d of the 2 one hour races.
Check videos and results at http://gt1world.com. A terrific website on it own.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Formula 1
An exciting Australia an interesting Sepang. The Red Bulls didn't break and finished 1-2.
I think just because of outside circumstances (luck?), not rule changes or Bernie or anyone, we have parity, at least for now.
US F1 closed it's doors for good, finally, and Ken and Peter W, are looking for work, which I'm sure they would find, and work out nicely, on the line at a fast food joint.
At least they would learn how a product is turned out from start to finish.
Lotus is proving to be a nightmare realized rather than a dream, and HRT finished.
F. Massa leads the points but is only 15 ahead of 8th place Webber, who finished 2d to Vettel Sunday.
It could turn out to be almost as interesting as last year.
I think just because of outside circumstances (luck?), not rule changes or Bernie or anyone, we have parity, at least for now.
US F1 closed it's doors for good, finally, and Ken and Peter W, are looking for work, which I'm sure they would find, and work out nicely, on the line at a fast food joint.
At least they would learn how a product is turned out from start to finish.
Lotus is proving to be a nightmare realized rather than a dream, and HRT finished.
F. Massa leads the points but is only 15 ahead of 8th place Webber, who finished 2d to Vettel Sunday.
It could turn out to be almost as interesting as last year.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The New F1 Rules
I have purposely held off writing this to see what the reaction worldwide was. However, the "race" in Bahrain was a parade. If Vettel hadn't had a problem, there would have barely been any position swaps.
Whitmarsh and others are now coming out and saying the rules led to another processional game being played. After last year, this is indeed a disappointment.
What next?
Whitmarsh and others are now coming out and saying the rules led to another processional game being played. After last year, this is indeed a disappointment.
What next?
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
SRO Wants to Add FIA GT2 World Championship in 2011
SRO has approached the FIA to postpone the proposed GT2 World Championship until 2011. This will allow the FIA GT1 and GT3 Championship to come to fruition and the specifications of GT2 & GT3 can be reviewed so as to make the 2 classes distinct.
It is felt that under the present rules the 2 classes will be very similar in performance.
Has SRO over reached in starting 3 Championships this year, or truly looking at a more competitive series for each class without overlap, one from the other?
I believe the latter.
It is felt that under the present rules the 2 classes will be very similar in performance.
Has SRO over reached in starting 3 Championships this year, or truly looking at a more competitive series for each class without overlap, one from the other?
I believe the latter.
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