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Maverick Vinales successfully make an impressive debut in the Movistar Yamaha. The Spanish rider won the 2017 MotoGP series opener at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar on Sunday (26/3) evening local time.

Ferrari driver, Sebastian Vettel, managed to beat Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) and his first victory of the season at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday (03/26/2017).

MotoGP teams conducted experiments using a new type of winglet in MotoGP in 2017. Winglet still an interesting conversation in MotoGP this season. The whole team was doing development to improve the aerodynamics of the motorcycle. Some manufacturers implement new innovations in the motor fairing for embedding a new type of winglet.

Formula 1 pre-season test in 2017 had ended with the Ferrari out as "winners". This team is not only fast but also very resilient. Allegedly, this is one of the key success of the Ferrari team.

Japan's three largest car manufacturers, Toyota, Nissan, and Honda, always featuring the fastest race car for  Super GT500 class.

Super GT500,  is renowned in Japan, where only three of Japan's largest manufacturer is allowed to participate in the most high-class racing GT500.

Since 2014, Nissan always uses Nismo GT-R, while for 2017, Toyota relies on LC Lexus, and  the new Honda NSX GT 500.



As reported, for the Super GT 500 in 2017, Nissan will update latest models of the GT-R for the race, with the aerodynamics package which is reduced  25 percent, according to the Super GT new regulation.

The successor to the greatness of 'Godzilla' is undergoing tests for the first time since out from Nismo and was introduced in late 2016.

Change and improvement are also made to the sector body to get a better level of aerodynamics. Changes in this sector can be seen from the shape of the bumper with the bigger in the down-force sector , widening the side fender and also use a large rear wing.




Without camouflage to hide the new body,  the visual angle of the latest modifications aerodynamic package and it looks to the appearance of the outside body more muscular and aerodynamic. Can be seen in the headlights and aerodynamic elements that make the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT 500 can maximize down-force because the grip of the on asphalt increased so that it will support the stability and performance.


For powertrain, the Nissan GT-R is not using the unit original engine V6 3800-liter turbo VR38DETT, but a monster four cylinder turbo engine capacity of 2,000 liters, NR20Ah, with a boost power more than 600 hp, generated is directed by semi-automatic transmission with a 6-speed steering wheel paddle-shift

Despite initial resistance from the Formula One teams against adopting some form of hybridization, KERS has since become a standard feature in state-of-the-art F1 racecars.

His name echoed throughout the universe of automotive enthusiasts as one of the most talented drifter hero, Ken Block, repeatedly showing the action and exciting drift in incredible Gymkhana Series.

Three cars stood out at the Paris Motor Show, and one of them wasn’t even there. It wasn’t at the show because it’s about two years from production, Daimler’s development boss Dr Thomas Weber said the night before the show opened. The other reason it wasn’t there was that, even as Herr Dr Weber was on stage, the unnamed hypercar was being blow-dried in the wind tunnel in Sindelfingen.

Silverstone - British F1 driver Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes team managed to win the British Grand Prix held Sunday (10/07/2016). It was Hamilton's fourth win in their own homes, after a previous winner in 2008, 2014 and 2015.

Racing at Silverstone Circuit on Sunday (07/10/2016) started behind the safety car because of the wet track after the rain. Throughout the race, Hamilton relatively dominant to maintain its position in the first place.

Meanwhile, Nico Rosberg and Max Verstappen engaged in a fierce battle for the position of second. In the end, the podium was taken by Rosberg and Verstappen had to settle for finishing third.

For Hamilton, it was the third victory in a row that he noted in the British GP. Overall, Hamilton is already a four-time winners of the Silverstone

With a victory in the British Grand Prix, Hamilton cut the difference in points with Rosberg in the driver standings. Hamilton now has 167 points, just four points adrift of Rosberg who still leads the standings.


However the results achieved by Rosberg is still not safe. Rosberg is being investigated by the competition Committee held communication with the team, while engaging the problem in the middle of the race. Communications allegedly occurred with the team regarding a problem gearbox while racing. Communication of technical problems, it was banned by the FIA regulations.

British GP race buzzes with drivers who off the track. Indonesian rider, Rio Haryanto and his team-mates, Pascal Wehrlein of Manor Racing team, be some riders who had to end the race sooner, because thrown into the gravel.

For the Ferrari duo, Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, the results of the British GP was quite bad. Several times seen both riders had difficulty controlling the car, due to the track slightly damp and use slick tires. At the end of the race, Raikkonen finished in fifth and ninth to Vettel.

Here are the results of the British GP
1. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes-Mercedes 52 laps 1h 34m 55.831s
2. Nico Rosberg Mercedes-Mercedes GER 6.9s
3. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull TAG Heuer 8.2s
4. Daniel Ricciardo AUS Red Bull TAG Heuer 26.2s
5. Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari-Ferrari FIN 69.7s
6. Sergio Perez MEX Force India-Mercedes 76.9s
7. Nico Hulkenberg Force India-Mercedes GER 77.7s
8. Carlos Sainz Jr ESP Toro Rosso-Ferrari 85.8s
9. Sebastian Vettel-Ferrari Ferrari GER 91.6s
10. Daniil Kvyat RUS Toro Rosso-Ferrari 92.6s

British rally racer, Mark Higgins, a success made all the people which present at the event's most dangerous race the Isle of Man on Monday (06/06) stunned by breaking new fastest lap record using the Subaru WRX STI, which previously he made a record, 19 minutes and 15 seconds in 2014

Subaru has set a new record in the Isle of Man. Thanks to the Subaru WRX STI that has been modified, Mark Higgins beat the Snaefell Mountain Course with a distance of 60.7 km, which is renowned as one of the most dangerous track in the Isle Of Man in 17 minutes and 35 seconds

To break this record, Subaru WRX STI called Time Attack was developed with input from professional racers. Visually, the car has a body kit that includes a new front bumper with wide air dam, side skirts, rear diffuser, large rear wing and alloy wheels.

The engine has also been modified. Reportedly, the 2.0-liter turbocharged flat four is set so that it can give off power to 600 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. the average speed of the Subaru WRX STI which has been specially modified to break the record reaches 207.1 km / h. Even so, Higgins believes he is able more faster.

Valentino Rossi won the MotoGP Catalunya 2016 after winning a fierce duel with Marc Marquez. Meanwhile, Jorge Lorenzo had completed the race more quickly because of the crash.

In the race held at the Circuit de Catalunya, Montmelo, Sunday (05/06/2016) night, Rossi, who started in fifth position would be able to end the race in pole position. First he passed Lorenzo and involved in a fierce duel with Marquez before claiming his second victory this season.

While the misfortune experienced by Lorenzo led the race since the first lap actually lose that position from the fifth lap and ended up having completed the race on lap-16.

With the results of this race, while Marquez topped the standings with 125 points from seven races, 10 points ahead of Lorenzo in second place with 115 points. While Rossi is third with 103 points.

Green lights mark the race began, Lorenzo, who started from the second position straightl overtaking Marquez who holds the pole position. Dani Pedrosa in third and Valentino Rossi down to eighth position.

However, only one lap, Rossi went back to the sixth position. While Lorenzo still leads the race followed by Repsol Honda duo Marquez and Pedrosa.

Despite leading the race, Lorenzo could not escape from Marquez continues to chase behind. Rossi was slowly but surely able to improve his position.

Until finally in the fourth lap, Rossi then passed Pedrosa and Marquez to get behind Lorenzo.

Rossi trailed  Lorenzo for two laps before finally in the sixth lap, he managed to overtake Lorenzo and led the race.

Shortly after overtaken by Rossi, Lorenzo lost the second position on lap seven after being overtaken by Pedrosa and Marquez and then he crashed out in fourth position.

Lorenzo did not only lose the chance to win but also have to stop the race because it was hit by Andrea Iannone from behind on lap-16.

Both riders also fell and Lorenzo looks very annoyed to Iannone.

While in the front row, Rossi and Marquez competing for the position. Both fierce fight in the last five laps.

Rossi and Marquez overtaking each other towards the end of the race which eventually won by Rossi and more comfortable in first position until crossing the finish line. Marquez in the second position, while Pedrosa was third.

The results of the Catalunya GP races.

1. Valentino Rossi ITA Movistar Yamaha MotoGP (YZR-M1) 44m 37.589s
2. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 44m 40.241s
3. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 44m 43.902s
4. Maverick Viñales ESP Team Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR) 45m 1.977s
5. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1) 45m 7.135s
6. Cal Crutchlow GBR LCR Honda (RC213V) 45m 13.833s
7. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici GP) 45m 19.053s
8. Alvaro Bautista ESP Factory Aprilia Gresini (RS-GP) 45m 20.564s
9. Danilo Petrucci ITA Pramac Octo Yakhnich (Desmosedici GP15) 45m 22.926s
10. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Racing (Desmosedici GP14.2) 45m 24.258s

Catalunya - the new sensation in the world of Formula 1 was born in Catalunya. Dutch teen racer, Max Verstappen, emerged as the champion of the Spanish GP and carve an amazing record.

Ingolstadt-Audi Motor Sport race car has introduced the R18 in the race FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the Le Mans 24 hours. This car be hotshot Audi in the 2016 season.

In a statement, Audi says, the R18 was redesigned from scratch and almost nothing in common with its predecessor. Audi has been focusing on fuel efficiency to meet FIA regulations of the WEC.

Thanks to the new regulation, car racing required fuel consuming ten percent less than before.

To that end, Audi change direction with a hybrid system of 1000 horsepower on this car. Audi race car uses a lithium-ion accumulator as hybrid energy storage systems.

A system called Motor Generator Unit (MGU) located in the front axle produce energy and change the movement of the front wheels into electrical energy when the driver braked.

In addition to the side of performance, Audi also improve in terms of aerodynamics as on front piece. The air flow is directed to the top of the car and between the wheels, cooling channels, entering through the body shell. At the rear, the air out through the diffusor to produce downforce.

All the improvements it has made better fuel efficiency to 32.4 percent compared to first generation in 2011. Audi is now using the turbo is lighter and more efficient.

Overall concept clearly more efficient

The efficiency increases of the race car are remarkable in a historic comparison. The current V6 TDI consumes 32.4 percent less fuel than the first generation did in 2011. This progress is even more substantial in a comparison with the original year of 2006. Back then, Audi used TDI technology for the first time. Thanks to this technology, the brand with the four rings has since clinched eight victories, a distance record, plus two world championship titles. Today, Audi's LMP1 race car with the current engine uses 46.4 percent less fuel at Le Mans. Still, it achieves lap times that are ten to 15 seconds better than a decade ago. All of this is possible thanks to the sum of all the advances that have been made in the areas of aerodynamics, lightweight design and the powertrain.

Distinctive safety

In terms of safety, the LMP1 race cars will continue to set standards in the future as well. Audi complements the exacting requirements of the regulations by in-house research that far exceeds these rules. In the field of active safety - in other words the detection of hazards and accident prevention - the Audi drivers can draw on a wealth of tools. While the driver information monitor in the cockpit to display race control flag signals is prescribed, Audi assists its drivers with a number of additional solutions. For instance, Matrix LED headlights combined with Audi laser light optimize the light beam of the race cars that can reach speeds of up to 340 km/h. Since 2015, Audi customers have been able to order laser light in the second generation of the Audi R8 as well. Matrix LED technology has been making its way into a growing number of model ranges.

Particularly good rearward vision is provided by a lightweight and energy-efficient camera system in combination with an ultramodern AMOLED screen that serves as a digital rear view mirror. Since the 2001 season, the drivers and pit crews have been keeping their eye on tire inflation pressure using a tire pressure monitoring system. And, last but not least, the Audi R18 automatically controls brake force distribution with respect to the hybrid system in the respective operating condition.

In the event that an accident cannot be avoided, the passive safety systems take effect. The monocoque consists of a high-strength CFRP structure with an aluminum honeycomb core and has a front crash nose for energy absorption. In 2011, Audi was the first manufacturer to use a single-piece monocoque. The cell has been provided with additional side impact protection, as Zylon layers integrated into the cockpit walls prevent the intrusion of objects. In rear-end collisions a CFRP structure at the transmission absorbs the impact energy. Double wheel tethers have been successfully used since the 2014 season and reduce the risk of wheels separating from the race cars in accidents. Due to their rotary motion, wheels have high levels of kinetic energy. The high-voltage protection systems ensure that the electrical currents in the hybrid system can be safely controlled. There is no other motorsport discipline that uses an equal amount of high technology to protect the driver before or during an accident.

Be it in terms of the performance capabilities and safety of the race cars or the furthering of efficiency and innovations: in the sum of all technological features, the LMP1 class remains unique around the globe and therefore of utmost relevance for the future of the automobile.

Las Vegas - General Motors (GM) has launched the sixth generation of the Chevrolet Camaro COPO in the event the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) in 2015 which began on the 3rd and November 6 in Las Vegas, USA. Interestingly, the brand-new version made only 69 units.

Ford Performance proudly unveiled the 2016 Cobra Jet Mustang at the 2015 SEMA show in Las Vegas, marking the newest iteration of Cobra Jet as a limited-edition turnkey race car.

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton became Formula 1 world champion title of 2015. The achievement he gained after winning the Grand Prix race in the United States.

Ken Block introduces his new baby Gymkhana.  The drift-Star relies for the first time on a car with rear-wheel drive. A more than 30-year-old Ford Escort MK2 RS plays the leading role.

BMW has presented he newly developed BMW M6 GT3 The racing version of the BMW M6 Coupe in Frankfurt IAA. BMW Motorsport has channelled its vast well of experience amassed since 2010
with the BMW M6 GT3’s predecessor, the BMW Z4 GT3, into the development of the new car.

Volvo has announced it's return to WTCC season at 2016. The Swedish manufacturer hopes to fight for the title, even if it's has little shone in the past.

Not only become riders in MotoGP, Valentino Rossi also has a hobby of racing cars. Reportedly  he use a WRC Subaru Impreza for the rally racing. Now, Subaru Impreza will be auctioned.

Subaru Impreza driven by both Valentino Rossi and Colin McRae, is to be sold at Duxford auction next week (14 Oct). You’ll need deep pockets if you want to buy it though as it’s expected to fetch between U$D 268-307 K

The Subaru Impreza driven by Colin McRae. In the inaugural race in 1997, From there, Subaru name sticking out in trally racing championship. Subaru manufacturer subsequently defended the title three times in a row.

Monza Rally Show 2005, Valentino Rossi and Colin McRae in action again. McRae with Skoda Fabia while Rossi, who won the duel at that moment he using the Subaru Impreza will be auctioned.

Subaru Impreza has a long history in rally racing. Cars have also been restored to its original condition, including the SRT components are very rare.

1,994 liter capacity engine, capable boost up to 300 BHP with a torque of 347 lb-ft.

Valentino Rossi's  Subaru Impreza will be auctioned on October 14. The auction was held at the Imperial War Museum, London, England.