Aug

F1 car modeled completely out of bread

Posted by Jeff Baker Published in 2009 Vehicles, 2010 Vehicles, Cars, Supercar, Uncategorized

Some pretty crazy stuff has come out of Asia but I must say, what you see above is definitely towards the top of that list. The creation in question is an F1 car fashioned completely out of bread done by Royal Plaza On Scotts in Singapore’s Culinary Executive Chef and a team of 6 chefs, 2 technicians, 5 volunteers and 2 artists.

The finished product reportedly took 33 pounds of yeast, 4.4 pounds of salt, almost 3 gallons of varnish and 14 liters of water. Sure this is cool and all, but I wonder how much calories this would be?

via autoblog

Tags: Asian, bread, chef, f1 car, Formula 1, Formula One, model

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Jul

BMW withdraws from Formula One circuit

Posted by Jeff Baker Published in 2009 Vehicles, 2010 Vehicles, BMW, Cars, Industry

BMW has announced today that they will no longer be participating in the Forumla One circuit after this year. This decision was reportedly made before the Concorde Agreement was signed that would have tied BMW to the circuit until 2012.

BMW’s decision to withdraw was apprantly made due to the increasing finances that the circuit required. However, Autoweek suggests that the BMW team may continue under private ownership but BMW has given no official word to confirm this.

This is a sad day for Formula One and raises the question of which automaker will withdraw from the circuit next.

Tags: BMW, economy, Formula 1, Formula One, Racing, recession, withdrawal

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Apr

Titanium Car Founder Passes Away

Posted by Brian Published in Industry

Peter Bryant may not be familiar to most of us but he is in fact the person responsible for the Can-Am Titanium Car. The Cockney racing mechanic who designed and built two of the stiffest challengers to the mighty McLaren Can-Am cars, died of an apparent heart attack at his Las Vegas home on March 31, four days short of his 72nd birthday.

The London-born Bryant caught the racing fever early in life, took a welding course to make himself more marketable, and landed jobs with such teams as Lola and Lotus in Formula One before moving to the United States to work in Indy and Can-Am racing.

In 1969, he pulled together the backing necessary to construct his own car. Driven by Jackie Oliver, the Ti 22 “Titanium Car” proved competitive with the all-conquering McLarens, leading one race, setting one joint fastest lap and finishing a close second twice during 1970.

Bryant leaves a wife, daughter and a son from a previous marriage, as well as 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

(Source) AutoWeek

Tags: Formula One, McLaren, Racing

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Mar

“Mobil 1 The Grid” Television Series Premieres March 27

Posted by Brian Published in Business, Cars, Enviroment, Industry

To help promote the world of motorsports, fans will be treated to behind-the-scenes access to many of today’s popular, international professional racing circuits and successful race teams thanks to ExxonMobil’s launch of the new, weekly 30-minute television series devoted to motorsports, “Mobil 1 The Grid.” The show will debut on SPEED at 1:00 a.m. ET on Friday, March 27.

Developed in partnership with Sunset & Vine, a leading global sports television distribution and production company, “Mobil 1 The Grid” will offer exclusive, in-depth features, personality profiles and the latest news from leading motorsports circuits around the globe, including American LeMans Series (ALMS), Mobil 1 Porsche SuperCup, Indy Racing League (IRL), NASCAR and Formula One (F1).

Future episodes of “Mobil 1 The Grid” will run on SPEED at these times: Saturday, March 28, 12:30 a.m.; Friday, April 3, 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.; Saturday, April 4, 1:00 a.m.; Friday, April 10, 4:00 a.m.; Sunday, April 12, 10:30 a.m.; and Friday, April 17, 1:00 a.m.

(Source) Press

Tags: american lemans series, american lemans series alms, exxonmobil, Formula One, indy racing league, launch, minute television, mobil 1, motorsports fans, nascar, personality profiles, porsche supercup, professional racing, racing circuits, series premieres, television series

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Mar

Race Wins to Count More in the 2009 Formula One Championship

Posted by Chris Published in Cars, Industry

The races are about to begin but the 2009 Formula One season will come with some important changes. It looks like FIA wants to improve the quality of driving as the future champion will be the driver with most wins. Will we see a change in points awarding? No, we aren’t! But wins will count more in the future. In 2008 Lewis Hamilton won the championship despite actually wining just 5 races. He scored great points in the other races while Felipe Massa won six races but did now win the title. How will the new system work? The racing will start soon which means we have a whole year to see ruthless drivers fighting to the death for victory.
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Tags: FIA, Formula One, Racing

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Feb

Ferrari 599XX, 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE to be Launched in Geneva

Posted by Brian Published in Cars, Supercar

Ferrari is reportedly set to unveil two new exciting models at the Geneva Motor Show, a super-handling 599 GTB FIorano called the HGTE and a Ferrari FXX-like 599 in F2008 colors referred to as the Ferrari 599XX.

Not included with the cars are the Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE) package. This includes newly designed 20-inch wheels wrapped in more aggressive rubber, stiffer springs, thicker antiroll bars, a retuned exhaust system and a new front grille. The optional handling package is expected to require an additional $25,000 onto the 599’s price tag.

The 599XX is Ferrari’s rolling tester for the latest technological developments from the company’s road-going and Formula One work. Although specifics haven’t been revealed, Ferrari claims many of the systems implemented for the 599XX are being used for the first time and have been exclusively developed for the model.

(Source) Jalopnik

Tags: Cars, exhaust system, Ferrari, ferrari fxx, Formula One, geneva motor, models, price tag

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Jan

Honda Cutting 3,000 Workers and Production

Posted by Brian Published in Business, Honda

Due to the continued slump in the economy, Honda has announced that it is cutting on manpower and production. They will reduce output by 56,000 vehicles for the rest of the financial year, a familiar fixture that is becoming a trend in the motoring industry.

Honda has likewise announced that it will not renew the contracts of 3,100 temporary workers by April in response to the rapid change in the global market environment.

Honda last month cut its full-year net profit forecast by more than half due to a soaring yen and the global economic slowdown. It also announced its shock pullout from Formula One because of financial difficulties.

(Source) Asia One Motoring

Tags: economy, financial difficulties, Formula One, global economic slowdown, Honda, yen

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Jan

Ferrari Revealed 2009 Formula One F60

Posted by Chris Published in 2009 Vehicles, Cars, Industry

2008 is out, 2009 is in folks! That means we should be looking forward to all the racing that’s going to start in 2009. And the Formula One show is just a couple of months away.

Ferrari is the first team to reveal its 2009 racing car. And that’s the F60. The name symbolizes all the 60 seasons Ferrari has competed in. We’re looking forward to see all those F1 teams to reveal their secrets. Let the racing start!

via easycarblog

Tags: F60, Ferrari, Formula One, Italy

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Nov

Lewis Hamilton Is 2008 Formula One World Champion

Posted by Chris Published in Cars, Industry

Lewis Hamilton managed to win the 2008 Formula 1. He has just become the youngest Formula One World Champion ever. The 23-year-old driver managed to squeeze in 5th place right at the end at the last Brazilian Grand Prix. He passed Timo Glock and got the position which allowed him to beat Felipe Massa from Ferrari with by just a point. In the post Michael Schumacher era, the F1 Champion was decided in the last race for the second year in the row. Let’s see what 2009 will bring us.