Sentences with phrase «days lapping race»

If you're going to be spending long days lapping race tracks — why you'd do that in the convertible rather than coupe I don't know — you can opt for carbon ceramics.

Not exact matches

Another day, another battle for the lead in the closing laps of a GP2 race.

After last year's race Dale Earnhardt, who finished third, described his 500 - lap afternoon as «just one of those long days at Dover driving on sidewalks.»

That belief was compounded when Patrick, starting at the rear of the field after a pre-race engine change, brought out the day's first caution just 15 laps into the race.

Running a total of 46 laps Friday in what is known as «Carb Day,» Kanaan's top speed of 227.838 mph was just ahead of Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Scott Dixon.

NBCSN will provide television coverage of Carb Day, beginning at 11 a.m. ET with practice laps, and including the Indy Lights Freedom 100 race.

Then, after a stretch where he led 58 - consecutive laps, Kyle Busch sped by his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate to quickly dispel the notion that this would be the day Jones broke through.

Jarrett led or ran second behind Mark Martin most of the afternoon until upstart Johnny Benson, who didn't have a primary sponsor for his Pontiac Grand Prix until the day before the race, gambled and took on only two new tires when most of the 43 - car field pitted for a four - tire change on Lap 157.

But his best of the day (so far) was without doubt when his race engineer asked if he wanted to do another lap.

It was a solid day of testing for Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, with Daniel Ricciardo completing the highest lap tally and also setting the quickest time.

It was a decent recovery job in the race, gaining four places and recording the fastest lap of the day.

The Premiership has started again but I'll try and not let it distract me too much, being a Newcastle United fan is like being the parent of the fat kid on sports day, you go there with unjustified aspirations only to have them dashed as he's lapped in the egg and spoon race.

Age is catching up to Lightning McQueen as a new pretender to his racing throne, Jackson Storm, is shattering McQueen's lap times and he's told his racing days are coming to a close.

Customization extends to modifying the time of day, weather, and number of laps; minor features that are present in every racing game these days, but features that shouldn't be taken for granted, nonetheless.

Mostly, I figure, laps first in a street Acura TLX (with racing brake pads, special tires, and accessory underbody spoilers) are designed to slow down an anxious group of race - driver wannabees, and so before I don my borrowed helmet and suit, I figure I'll eat up most of my allotted time in the same kind of car you can buy at your local dealer and maybe ease into the race car later in the day and minimize my exposure.

If you're on a tight budget you can just upgrade the pads for # 200, but you'll never really be able to get the heat out of the standard calipers, whereas our big - brake kit [# 2300]-- the same as on the race cars, with six - pot calipers and 360 mm discs — will allow you to lap all day.»

We've gatecrashed a Britcar test day to grab a few laps of the Northamptonshire track during the lunch break, and before I've had a chance to sign the paperwork and pocket the keys we're boxed in by race mechanics and drivers in multi-coloured overalls.

This is not unusual; many times, we qualify for a race with a really fast time on a cool day and then see lap times 3 - 4 seconds slower if race day is significantly hotter.

After an entire day of racing, 808 laps and 3102.72 miles covered (a new Daytona 24 record), Filipe Albuquerque, Joao Barbosa and Christian Fittipaldi won the 24 Hours of Daytona in the Mustang Sampling Racing Cadracing, 808 laps and 3102.72 miles covered (a new Daytona 24 record), Filipe Albuquerque, Joao Barbosa and Christian Fittipaldi won the 24 Hours of Daytona in the Mustang Sampling Racing CadRacing Cadillac.

According to Bridge to Gantry, speed limits and other restrictions previously imposed for races now apply to both public track days and manufacturer pool test days — effectively putting an end to official manufacturer Nurburgring lap timing.

He took the first win of the day, also setting a new Donington lap record, closely followed by Andrew Jordan in the Pirtek Racing Vauxhall Vectra and James Nash in the 888 Racing with Collins Contractors Vectra who were both strong throughout the day.

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Roaring Toward Chance at Three Straight Wins Three - day test at Daytona for three - time Rolex 24 class winner First step toward defending Manufacturer's, Driver's and Team's championships All six Corvette Racing endurance drivers set to attend Corvette Racing finished 1 - 2 in 2016, separated by just 0.034 seconds at finish DETROIT (Jan. 4, 2017)-- It's time for Corvette Racing to again head back to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway for the first testing lapsRACING AT DAYTONA: Roaring Toward Chance at Three Straight Wins Three - day test at Daytona for three - time Rolex 24 class winner First step toward defending Manufacturer's, Driver's and Team's championships All six Corvette Racing endurance drivers set to attend Corvette Racing finished 1 - 2 in 2016, separated by just 0.034 seconds at finish DETROIT (Jan. 4, 2017)-- It's time for Corvette Racing to again head back to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway for the first testing lapsRacing endurance drivers set to attend Corvette Racing finished 1 - 2 in 2016, separated by just 0.034 seconds at finish DETROIT (Jan. 4, 2017)-- It's time for Corvette Racing to again head back to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway for the first testing lapsRacing finished 1 - 2 in 2016, separated by just 0.034 seconds at finish DETROIT (Jan. 4, 2017)-- It's time for Corvette Racing to again head back to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway for the first testing lapsRacing to again head back to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway for the first testing laps of...

Corvettes Run Fastest Lap in GT Class in Every Session of Two - Day Sebring Test SEBRING, Fla. — Corvette Racing's twin Compuware Corvette C6.Rs ran the fastest laps in all four sessions of the two - day American Le Mans Series Winter Test at Sebring International RacewDay Sebring Test SEBRING, Fla. — Corvette Racing's twin Compuware Corvette C6.Rs ran the fastest laps in all four sessions of the two - day American Le Mans Series Winter Test at Sebring International Racewday American Le Mans Series Winter Test at Sebring International Raceway.

Thanks to pole position, a dominant one - two finish and the fastest race lap, Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler is the first team to score maximum points on a race day of the electric racing series.

«It was a great lap by Antonio and a great day for Corvette Racing,» said Mark Kent, Chevrolet's Director of Racing.

The No. 11 RSR Racing AutoMaxUSA Oreca FLM09 with drivers Bruno Junqueira and Chris Cumming led both sessions in the Prototype Challenge class, setting the best time of the day in the second session with a lap of 1:21.046 minutes at an average speed of 99.410 mph.

Should comfort be the order of the day yet you still want something with similar dynamic ability then perhaps you'd be suited more to the likes of the Opel Astra OPC, but if being the best driver you can be, regardless of the discomfort, is what sets your heart racing, then you'll never be happier than when you're alone in the Megane RS RB8 hunting down the next lap time or piece of winding tarmac.

Two - time Le Mans winner Oliver Gavin concurred: «We learned a lot, and there were several things we did to make the car more comfortable,» said the Briton after he turned the fastest lap of the day for Corvette Racing.

Test Day goals accomplished; Gavin fourth and Magnussen sixth LE MANS, France — Corvette Racing successfully ran through its test program ahead of the 24 Hours of Le Mans today as the two Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs turned their first laps around the circuit in the Sarthe region of France.

DOUG FEHAN, CORVETTE RACING PROGRAM MANAGER «I know all our fans are anxious to see the new Chevrolet Corvette C7.R turn its first laps at the upcoming test day at Le Mans.

Croydon Wholesalers Racing Nissan Skyline GT - R Godzilla running a hot lap at Pukekohe in 2002 with onboard camera as Nick wrestles the new Holinger 6 - speed sequential and 1000hp around during a Track Day.

So if we're up front on the pole, leading every lap, and winning the race, that's a great day for the brand and a job well done for RealTime.»

I think I only had about three racing laps in the car before handing over to Tommy so it wasn't the longest day I've had, but it was certainly one of the weirdest.

In addition to the static display of rare bikes, there are special exhibition laps each day for fans to enjoy the sights and sounds of vintage bikes navigating the race track.

The Memorial Day double header had its moments of success with a pole position and a fastest lap of the race, but a series of unfortunate events prevented the team from repeating its podium success at the Lakeville, Connecticut road course.

The # 64 Velocity Yellow machine led the way at the conclusion of the first four - hour session having lapped the circuit in 3m58.162 s and the pace remained relatively static, only for the # 97 Aston Martin Racing entry of Darren Turner, Stefan Mücke and Rob Bell to knock Corvette off the top spot by going marginally quicker during the latter half of the day.

Whether setting lap times around race circuits, engaging the driver on a favourite country road or providing day - to - day comfort, an exceptional engine requires an exceptional transmission.

«Mosport is a throwback to the old days when race tracks could be dangerous, and every lap at Mosport is daunting,» said O'Connell.

It may not be as realistic as the video we showed a couple of days ago featuring the aforementioned Scirocco R and the Golf R20 taking in a few laps at a race circuit, but it's a pretty good racing game to have, especially when you find yourself in need of scratching that racing itch every now and again.

Defending race winners Rebellion Racing set the fastest time in the third and final day of testing for Saturday's 16th Petit Le Mans Powered by Mazda, with Nicolas Prost running a lap of 1 minute, 9.942 seconds (130.737 mph) at Road Atlanta to lead Wednesday's session.

Quick pit work played a decisive role in the team's 1 - 2 finish at this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans when seconds saved in the pit lane offset the quicker lap times of Corvette Racing's rivals during the long day and night of rRacing's rivals during the long day and night of racingracing.

Ford Chip Ganassi Racing WEC Team Principal George Howard - Chappell admitted they didn't go for a qualifying lap at the test day, although were still at more than a six - second deficit than the car's best lap in the race last year.

Next was Penske Racing's Porsche RS Spyder, with Lucas Luhr posting a lap of 1:49.477 during the day's first 90 - minute session.

- Defending race winners Rebellion Racing set the fastest time in the third and final day of testing for Saturday's 16th Petit Le Mans Powered by Mazda, with Nicolas Prost running a lap of 1 minute,...

SEBRING, Fla., Feb. 10, 2011 — Corvette Racing's twin Compuware Corvette C6.Rs ran the fastest laps in all four sessions of the two - day American Le Mans Series Winter Test at Sebring International Raceway.

- Rebellion Racing waited until dark to set the fastest lap of the opening day of practice for Saturday's 16th Petit Le Mans Powered by Mazda at Road Atlanta.

Photo Credit: Richard Price / GM Racing Corvettes Run Fastest Lap in GT Class in Every Session of Two - Day Sebring Test SEBRING, Fla., Feb. 10, 2011 — ...

A hot, steamy day with temperatures approaching 90 degrees and track temperatures of 115 degrees, made for a slick track surface, which combined with the deep 53 car field and tight competition had drivers intensely focused for the entire six - hour race on the fast 3.4 mile, 11 turn circuit that features two sets of 140 foot elevation changes each lap.

Julia is an old friend — she even joined me for a second lap of a Spartan race in NJ a couple of years ago, so I pulled out a picture from that day on my phone and we took this funny shot:

We rode the race which was one lap shorter than previous days, due to the distance of the lap.