Sentences with phrase «sport car drivers»

For instance, those cool analog gauges I mentioned are utterly useless — what sports car driver wants to monitor their instant fuel economy?

Because sports car drivers like the versatility of a manual transmission, automatic transmissions, traditionally, haven't gone over well in small two - seat sports cars.

That's some serious tire - smoking power that will make plenty of sports car drivers jealous.

Experienced sports car drivers will be much more active underway.

Insurance companies consider the typical sports car driver to be less responsible on the road than drivers of conventional cars.

Peter Gregg has become the best sports car driver in the U.S. by finding fault, a road to the top that was certain to take him on a wide detour around popularity

He is a three - time U.S. sports car driver of the year and designer of the Shelby Cobra.The popular Texan, whose chili recipes have become as famous as his race car designs, suffered from congestive heart failure and had had two previous heart surgeries.

The whole ethos of the race is the fact that you're racing in different classes with the best sports car drivers in the world and running your own race within the race just adds to the pressure and excitement.

Britain's Oliver Gavin has a vast amount of experience and proven success as an International sports car driver with the GM factory Corvette Racing team, including multiple Championship titles and victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Lexus says the LS can reach 60 mph in just 6.6 seconds - which is quick enough to leave many sports car drivers with nothing more than a good view of the car's taillights.

I really like the FT - HS its from a major car company with a track record for real driving reliability unlike all the others on the list, it uses technology proven to work in the Prius and many other hybrids, its really going to be produced, and at a price point that is within most sports car drivers budgets.

Power gains come from the Chiron's bigger turbochargers that benefit from a new two - stage system, which Bugatti's engineers say ensures «maximum acceleration from a standstill without the «turbo lag» feared by sports car drivers.»

Its ultra-powerful AMG 6.0 - litre V12 biturbo engine delivers performance that many sports car drivers can only dream about: it accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.4 seconds and 0 to 200 km / h in just 13.3 seconds (provisional figures).

He is a three - time U.S. sports car driver of the year and designer of the Shelby Cobra.

Veteran sports car drivers Bill Sweedler and Townsend Bell will pilot one of Level 5's new Ferraris for the entire United SportsCar Championship season, beginning with the 52nd annual Rolex 24 at Daytona on Jan. 25 - 26, 2014.

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Conor Daly grew up in the Indianapolis suburb of Noblesville and is the son of former Formula One, IndyCar and sports car driver Derek Daly.

Listen close and you still detect the mechanical whine and clatter familiar to Porsche sports car drivers, but it is nowhere as obvious as before.

Our staff and group of contributors are no different, represented by track - day rookies all the way to a professional championship - winning sports car driver and everything in between.

Yes, I know sports car drivers shouldn't care, but I'm here to report the cupholders do their job and have deftly handled the all - important 6 a.m. coffee cup duties.

Kristensen's racing career spanned 37 years, and «Mr. Le Mans» became the most decorated sports car driver in motorsports history.

Of course, these cars won't compete with the likes of a Ferrari or a Lamborghini or even a V8 muscle car — but they will definitely feed the need for a daily sports car driver.

BOWMANVILLE, Ont., Canada — Many of North America's top GT Production sports car drivers and teams head to the «Great White North» this weekend (May 18 - 20) when the Pirelli World Challenge GT and GTS series participates in the always - popular Castrol presents Victoria Day Speedfest at the historic Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

This makes it unnecessary for even ambitious sports car drivers to fully deactivate PSM.

Inspiration Series buyers will also get a Signature Barneys sommelier set and a magnum of wine from the estate of Lexus sports car driver Scott Pruett.

With its outstanding performance, razor - sharp precision and exceptional high - speed stability, the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670 - 4 SuperVeloce is the ultimate performance car for advanced sports car drivers.

«Le Mans is the biggest challenge an endurance sports car driver or team can face,» said Mark Kent, Director of Racing for Chevrolet.

RTR veteran Ryan Eversley and veteran sports car driver Peter Kox will pilot the team's PWC NSXs in 2017.»

Sports car drivers typically have few complaints about their vehicle.

Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge veteran Carter will team with open - wheel turned sports car driver Davison for the full 11 - round TUDOR Championship, with Porsche club racer Block set to contest the four North American Endurance Cup rounds alongside the duo.

Known as being one of Britain's most successful international sports car drivers, Olly is gearing up for an 11th consecutive season with the hugely successful Corvette Racing team.

Stelvio Pass in the Italian Alps is considered to be the most - epic drive on earth, much beloved by sports car drivers and motorcyclists.

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The whole ethos of the race is the fact that you're racing in different classes with the best sports car drivers in the world.»

With 300 horsepower on tap, you can shock the daylights out of most sports car drivers.

His numerous honors include being appointed Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog by the Queen of Denmark and being voted his country's «Sportsman of the Decade» and Autosport's «Sports Car Driver of the Decade» from 2000 to 2009.

«The car turned in lap times that were better than those of sports car drivers.»

For a sports car driver, Le Mans is the biggest race in the world.

And the way in which the Golf GTI with DSG automatically double declutches when downshifting is a joy for any sports car driver.

Reuss went on to describe his history of owning Corvettes and he finished his presentation with these comments on the C7: «Tadge and the team are doing the next generation Corvette and it will thrill all of the sports car drivers of the future and it will be built right here.»

It's like Lexus has lost a bit of its identity, hunting the sports car driver without remembering what it's done brilliantly for 25 years — making cars ride well.

International sports car driver, Oliver Gavin, of Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire today completed the Virgin London Marathon in a time of 2 hours 54 minutes and 20 seconds, setting a new personal best time and also helping to raise over # 88,000 for the CLIC Sargent children's cancer charity.

- Patrick Dempsey has made a solid career for himself by starring in TV shows.So it's no surprise that the sports car driver got in front of the camera to talk about his true passion: racing.Dempsey is...

Donohue co-drove in the No. 4 yellow car with sports car driver and race car builder Bruce McLaren for Shelby American Racing.

Thus, a sports car driver is has a high probability of paying high premiums while a sedan driver will be required to pay the average or lower premium rate.