I knew I had to go, had to be behind
the wheel of a racecar.
Not exact matches
Two months ago, the FIA and Grand Prix Driver's Association stated that the organizations were very close to finalizing the adoption
of a HALO - style safety system for open -
wheel racecars, i.e. Formula 1.
Both drivers suffered catastrophic head injuries, and as a result drivers, teams, and race - governing bodies have renewed discussions on closing the cockpits
of these open -
wheel racecars, with the most recent discussion coming from the Formula 1 Grand Prix Drivers» Association (GPDA).
«The drivers feel it's time to implement the extra protection,» said Wurz, and with the FIA looking at new ways to make Formula 1 more entertaining, including allowing the cars to make more horsepower, designing longer - lasting tires, and a return to fuel stops during races, the danger
of open -
wheel racecars will only increase.
The central seat (which we try in the R1
racecar) is much the better bet, not least because otherwise you sit at an angle, hips to the left
of the steering
wheel and legs having to feed to the right to the pedal set.
Not Exactly A
Racecar # 3: The interior
of the Porsche 918 RSRshows racing toggle switches, but also leather trim on the dashboard (a nice touch), steering
wheel (not the best material for a racingwheel) and the racing seat (not legal in any form
of sanctionedracing).
Actually, a melee
of Roadshow editors elbowed each other out
of the way to hop behind the
wheel and take the 500 - horsepower street - legal
racecar out on the track.
Who doesn't love a close up look at the steering
wheel of a thoroughbred
racecar!
Base GTTs will roll out
of the shop for just $ 125,00 US, or about $ 169,000 Canadian; for the money you'll get a 2017 Mustang 5.0 fitted with a custom Magnaflow exhaust, Eibach coilovers, 22 - inch
wheels and your choice
of body colour, plus,
of course, that new - Ford - GT - inspired
racecar - composite bodywork, which leaves no panel untouched save the roof.
Torque Keith Craft Stroker Engine Tremec TKO 600 5 - Speed Transmission 750 Holley Carb Vacuum Secondaries Edelbrock Intake MSD Distributer Air conditioning PIAA and Hella Fog Lights Suspension: 3.70 Posi Traction Rear End Koni Shocks Maier Racing Rear Suspension Brakes: Power Front - Wilwood Disc Brakes Rear - Wilwood Disc Brakes Wheels and Tires Front Wheels: 17» GT40 Rear Wheels: 17» GT40 Front Tires: 245 / 40ZR17 Rear Tires: 285 / 40R17 Underneath: - Tank is New - 3» Exhaust - Shocks are New - Borla Mufflers - Frame Ties look Good - Ground effects look Good - Parking Brake Hooked Up - Custom Headers - Drilled and Slotted Rotors - After Market Suspension - Rack and Pinion Steering - Sway Bar Links - Tubular Lower Control Arms - Inner
Wheel House looks Great - Floor Boards are Solid - Rocker Moldings are Solid Body: - Maier Racing Body Kit - Custom Metal Fabrication - After Market Head Lights - Chrome Bumper looks Great - Hood Pins look Good - Grille Fits Nicely - Rockers are Solid - Fiber Glass in Great Shape - Hood Lines Up Well - Paint is Phenomenal - Doors Operate Nicely - Door Handles are Clean - Shelby Style Tail Lights - Trunk Opens Smoothly - Trunk Finished Nicely - Trunk Floor is Solid - Back
of Quarters are Solid - Bottom
of Deck Lid looks Great - Rubber in Great Condition Interior: - Door Panel looks Great - Door Lips are Clean - Rubber looks Good - Carpet is Clean -
Racecar Pedals - Center Console in Good Shape - 5 Speed Shifter - Eleanor Wood Steering
Wheel in Great Shape - Roll Bar - Shoulder Belts - JBL Speakers - Upholstery looks Amazing - Front and Rear Seat Belts - Fold Down Backseat - Head Liner in Good Condition - Rear Window Trim looks Good - Sun Visors look Good - After Market Gauges - Dash Pad in Good Shape - Gauges Work - Gas Gauge Works Don't miss out!
As the company's first V - 8, rear -
wheel - drive performance sedan since 1996, the new SS is designed to deliver performance on the street and on the track.Think
of it as a Corvette or Camaro with four doors because thanks to the high output
of the car, that's essentially what it is.The 2014 Chevrolet SS will debut this weekend at the Daytona International Speedway as the SS
racecar makes its NASCAR debut during the Daytona 500.
Meant to be a design exercise to explore the possibility
of touring car racing, the body and chassis
of the RSX Concept is comprised
of racecar suspension tuning, large 19 - inch «black chrome»
wheels, prototype Michelin F1 rain tires, Brembo brakes, front and rear carbon fiber spoilers and diffusers, an underbody spoiler, dual center exhaust, custom HID headlights and massive fender flares to compensate for the increased track.
The LS7 Concept honors the COPO ethos with features such as drag strip - ready rubber on the rear
wheels — and unlike many
of the stripped - down racers from 40 years ago, this strip - ready competitor serves double duty as both a
racecar and a daily driver.
On the exterior, the new MC Stradale received a series
of updates inspired by the Maserati MC Trofeo
racecar, including a carbon - fiber hood and a set
of forged alloy
wheels.
Their design was inspired by the multi-spoke racing
wheels used on Corvette C6R
racecars, which enhance the strength
of the
wheel at the rim.
Today, I'm the author
of a mystery about a female
racecar driver — told from her perspective, behind the
wheel.
In our first Project CARS gameplay video from Gamescom, Alan races in an open
wheel racecar (what else), marvels at the preposterously pretty graphics showcased by the changing weather conditions and has a bit
of a tussle with the work - in - progress AI.
No cow shed its skin to cover the back
of this tablet,
of that we can assure you, but the dimpled pattern here is not unlike the sort you might find on leather - wrapped
racecar steering
wheels.
Formula E was started in 2014, and it pits electric open -
wheel racecars against each other on temporary street circuits in some
of the biggest cities in the world.