Sentences with phrase «wheel racecars»

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.

«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.

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).

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.

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.

Not exact matches

My race - car experience has heretofore been limited to 50 - mph camera passes in a 1966 Ford GT Le Mans race car for a cover feature in Motor Trend Classic and laps at a short road course at Honda's Twin Motegi racetrack in a Honda Side by Side open - wheel, motorcycle - powered racecar.

Powering the purpose - built racecar is McLaren's newest 4.0 - liter twin - turbocharged V - 8 engine that drives the rear wheels.

Racecars from every decade packed in garages and under tents, each patiently waiting its turn at going wheel to wheel around this legendary racetrack.

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).

The chunky 3 - spoke, flat - bottomed multifunction steering wheel screams racecar for the road, and the aluminum race inlays add to this effect.

The first Diablo SV - R racecar, which also was the Geneva Auto Show display car, note the different wheels...

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!

Rigid, metallic black 6 - spoke RAYS ® forged lightweight aluminum wheels are inspired by Nissan's legendary GT500 racecar.

Huge 19 x 9.0 inch, HRE lightweight satin - charcoal racing wheels, tarmac - scraping lower body kit with generous front and rear brake cooling ducts, lift - reducing rear diffuser, oversized rear wing, and # 1 racecar design graphic.

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.

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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.

«As a passionate race fan and performance enthusiast, I am thrilled that Chevrolet will deliver a true rear - wheel - drive NASCAR racecar in the SS that is closely linked to the performance sedan that will be available for sale.

For more fun, there are the shift paddles behind the steering wheel — using those cracks off the shifts with near - racecar speed.

A low hip point and a raised steering wheel angle create a linear driving position in the RC F, for a feel that's more racecar than road car.

There's nothing reserved about the three different 19 - inch wheel designs developed exclusively for the RC F. And for drivers who don't mind even more attention while reducing vehicle weight, there's an available carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof and rear wing, developed from the LFA and IS F CCS - R racecar.

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.

I knew I had to go, had to be behind the wheel of a racecar.

Today, I'm the author of a mystery about a female racecar driver — told from her perspective, behind the wheel.

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.