Sentences with phrase «weekend track drivers»

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Starting this weekend, there'll be another set of starting lights positioned further down the track so that drivers at the front of the grid can see them more easily

A Friday dedicated to dreary practice sessions which mean everyone is over-prepared for the race, or a Friday where you can go to the track for free, interact more with the teams and drivers and watch a Procar race, followed by a less predictable Grand Prix weekend?

This year not only did Le Mans not clash with a Grand Prix, but ahead of this weekend's Austrian GP at the Red Bull Ring fans will be treated to a whole host of legendary cars and drivers from the famous French race will take to the track as part of a demonstration.

He brought up Monaco, which F1 races around this weekend, as the prime example of a track that showcases the bravery of the drivers and incredible speeds of the cars.

Jack's view: «Two for the price of one (starting to sound like and advert...), but it's a serious point that allows us young drivers more track time, and allows teams two cracks at it to try different ideas on the same weekend.»

Given that we'd spent all weekend seeing drivers go off the track, to see Verstappen suddenly get penalised for doing it is what created the shock.

It can be an everyday driver and by case I have an SUV so I just use it on the weekends for the track.

It's mild criticism that has me wondering whether I'd ever grow or improve on the track if I could scratch together the $ 58,900 plus delivery price, based on location, plus a driver's seat and spares, to make one of these babies my weekend driver.

Other owners of the CLK DTM reportedly include F1 drivers Jenson Button and Kimi Räikkönen, who also have other track - day cars for weekend use.

Last week, Porsche unveiled the new 911 GT3 RS for well - heeled drivers who like to test their mettle on the track during the weekend.

Taking part in his 12th consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans for Corvette Racing, and having won the GT1 class four times, the British driver signalled his intentions for victory this weekend's race by setting the fastest time in the GTE - Pro category and securing provisional pole position on the first day of track action (Wednesday).

This coming weekend sees the ALMS visit a track that is favourite for almost every driver — Road America at Elkhart Lake in Wisconsin — and Oliver Gavin is no exception.

High chassis rigidity, a firm suspension (GM's Magnetic Ride Control), a slightly wider front and rear track than the sedan's, and quick (2.7 turns lock - to - lock) ZF rack - mounted electric steering combine to provide the sense of connection that prompts drivers to seek the long way home and sends them forth on lengthy weekend forays with no particular destination.

• Circuit access and dedicated parking with our own private shuttle service to our VIP hospitality • Access to the Aston Martin Racing VIP hospitality unit located alongside the track with unrivalled views of the race action • Welcome reception on Friday lunchtime with a chance to meet the drivers and team management • Fine food and drink served throughout the race weekend, including complimentary champagne • Access to the Aston Martin Racing pit suite overlooking the pit lane and providing a bird's eye view to watch the team's pit stops

Race weekends take their toll on cars from all racing categories and series — and none more so than in the IMSA Sportscar Championship, whose large variety of tracks are a challenge for manufacturers and drivers alike.

The new package will improve the vehicle's handling, suspension and grip, making it suitable for sporty driving on twisty roads and ready for that weekend track fun some drivers like to enjoy.

A two - seater, the 2009 Nissan 370Z works best as a weekend sport driver and track day car, or, with the cabin tech package, a grand tourer good for short road trips.

The Bottom Line A two - seater, the 2009 Nissan 370Z works best as a weekend sport driver and track day car, or, with the cabin tech package, a grand tourer good for short road trips.

This makes the Type R a very versatile machine, equally at home as a daily driver and a weekend track toy.

The race - ready Mégane Renault Sport 250s will be on track on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday of race weekend, the race - day track time a reflection of the crowd - pulling power of the cars and their red - mist afflicted drivers.

The event, which featured Maserati, did not hold back on delivering countless surprises associated with the special marque, including drivers, their collections, and the finest of models unveiled and taking to the track, but it was a 1964 Ford Falcon and its owner Mike Eddy (Gardena, Calif.) who drove it in Group 7A (for 1966 - 1972 Trans Am) that claimed the ultimate recognition after two days of practice and a weekend of back - to - back racing for nearly 550 authentic and historic automobiles that were hand - selected to compete.

«I absolutely love the Spa track,» says the 37 - year - old Corvette Racing driver who, this coming weekend, will be racing for the Mad Croc Racing team in the fifth round of the FIA GT1 World Championship.

2015 Corvette Stingray Pacific Design Package is inspired by West Coast drivers who attend weekend track events.

«Fresh pavement often yields mixed emotions for drivers and engineers, alike - the optimism of higher grip and good tire wear life, mixed with the hopes that your favorite track features are still there and the desire to find new track «secrets»... it all adds another element of discovery this weekend.»

«With the Labor Day weekend being one of the busiest vehicle travel days during the year, we want drivers to use caution when they cross railroad tracks, always expect a train and safely arrive at their destinations,» said Robert Morrison, Union Pacific Chief of Police.

In honor of the confirmed release date and this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, a new on - board hotlap gameplay video has been released showing Toro Rosso — Ferrari's Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo taking on the tight twisty turns and steep inclines of the Hungaroring circuit As is always the case with these videos, former formula one driver Anthony Davidson, who was also hired by Codemasters as F1 2013's Technical is on - hand to narrate the action, giving his words of wisdom on how to tackle the track proficiently and find the optimum racing lines to maintain your speed.

The video shows Toro Rosso — Ferrari's Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo taking on the famous circuit and is narrated by Anthony Davidson, former FORMULA ONE ™ driver and Technical Consultant on F1 2013, who describes how drivers should attack each corner and carry as much speed as possible through the tight and twisty track in the battle for points this weekend.

You can choose from any of the official drivers, cars and teams from the 2017 season or classic cars, although classic cars have the ability to be utilised within a single class, multi class and spec category races, alongside any of the 20 tracks from the 2017 season or the 4 short circuits and retaining the freedom to adjust the race length from 3 laps, 5 laps, 25 %, 50 % to a full length race distance for each circuit and full customisation of race settings, assists and weekend tyre allocation.

A noticeable improvement in voice - overs includes a variety of facts and analysis projected through each track's tannoy system such as the redesigned cars for the 2017 season, who may thrive in wet weather conditions and who to look out for in the world driver's and constructor's championships which certainly builds the atmosphere of a big race weekend vibe.

In other words, drivers who operate a vehicle only on the weekends or for leisure may find their premiums decrease as digital tracking devices report less time behind the wheel.