Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/yamaha-nakasuga-trying-too-hard/
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Yamaha: Nakasuga trying too hard
Yamaha reckons its substitute rider Katsuyuki Nakasuga put himself under too much pressure in Friday practice at Sepang, after he crashed in both sessions. Test rider and All Japan Road Racing competitor Nakasuga fell at the final corner in the morning and Turn 13 in the afternoon.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Official: Ford confirms $1.1B investment to build Transit van in Kansas City
Filed under: Minivan/Van, Plants/Manufacturing, Work, Ford
Ford has confirmed that its Transit van will be manufactured in Kansas City. The company plans to invest $1.1 billion in facility upgrades and tooling to produce both the next-generation F-150 and the Transit in preparation for the van's arrival on U.S. soil in 2013. That investment is $700 million more than Ford had previously allocated for its Kansas City facility. Ford says the extra cash will go toward new paint and body shops in addition to an integrated stamping plant. The upgrades will also allow Ford to increase F-150 pickup production with the addition of a second manufacturing shift.
Previously, we had heard word that Ford would embrace the T-Series naming convention for the Transit, with models breaking down into trim levels similar to what's seen on the current F-Series, though the press release after the jump specifically refers to the new van as the Transit. Does that mean Ford will rely on a new system of trim designation for the van? It's hard to say, but either way, it certainly sounds like the days of the E-Series/Econoline range are numbered. Hit the jump to see the full press release for yourself.
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FIA in engine-mapping clampdown
Formula 1 teams have been told that there will be stricter limitations on engine mapping next year, as part of a clampdown by the FIA to prevent teams exploiting exhausts gases. Although moves to outlaw blown diffusers have already resulted in teams being forced to run with periscope exhausts in 2012, there have been mounting concerns that some outfits are still trying to exploit loopholes in this area of the regulations. Earlier this week, Mercedes GP team principal Ross Brawn voiced his fears on the matter - especially because it had become clear to everyone this year just what benefit can be had from using exhaust gases for improved aerodynamic performance
Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne Matthew Roy Kenseth
Sauber hurt by set-up issues in Korea
Sauber believes that its struggles in the Korean Grand Prix were down to set-up issues that hurt its front tyres. The Hinwil-based outfit had a troubled time at the Yeongam circuit, with Kamui Kobayashi finishing 15th and Sergio Perez one place behind after failing to extract any speed from their cars.
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Winfield Motorsports To Run Toyota In 2012
Winfield MotorsportsMOORESVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 17, 2011) ? Winfield Motorsports announced today that they are switching manufacturers. The team, currently fielding Dodge entries will be fielding Toyota?s for their 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series teams. ?Our plans are to run full time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series...more»
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Ogier, Grosjean to make RoC debut
GP2 Series champion Romain Grosjean will team up with WRC championship contender Sebastien Ogier for Team France in this year's Race of Champions. Both Grosjean and Citroen driver Ogier will be making their debut at the Dusseldorf event on December 3-4. Last year Team France was represented by Sebastien Loeb and Alain Prost, the duo reaching the final of the Nations' Cup.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/ogier-grosjean-to-make-roc-debut/
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
Chicago Proposes ?Congestion Fee? On Parking to Fund Transit
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to use a parking surtax downtown to pay for transit.
In last winter’s Chicago mayoral election, all the leading candidates made ambitious promises to increase funding for the city’s struggling transit agency. Now, with a proposed $2 “congestion fee” — really a downtown surcharge on the city’s parking tax — Emanuel [...]
In last winter’s Chicago mayoral election, all the leading candidates made ambitious promises to increase funding for the city’s struggling transit agency. Now, with a proposed $2 “congestion fee” — really a downtown surcharge on the city’s parking tax — Emanuel [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2011/10/19/chicago-proposes-congestion-fee-on-parking-to-fund-transit/
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NASCAR Sprint Cup Teams Test Electronic Fuel Injection At Talladega Superspeedway
The No. 2 Penske Dodge turns laps with a electronically fuel injected engine beneath the hood during a test session Thursday, Oct. 20 at Talladega Superspeedway. - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images for NASCARTest Time On A Restrictor Plate Track Proves To Be Valuable Resource For Teams DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 20, 2011)...more»
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Rennsport Overheard: Quotes, Non Sequiturs, and Sundry Eavesdropping
Last weekend, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca echoed with the sound of several hundred Porsches being flogged relentlessly. The reason was Porsche’s Rennsport Reunion IV, the fourth installment of a triennial gathering that brings together almost every star in the Stuttgart firmament. But Rennsport is more than a vintage race?it’s a social event, a four-day party, [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/kW8RZOu9w4o/
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2012 Honda Insight Face-Lifted With European Model?s Updates
Honda debuted a refreshed 2012 Insight hybrid for Europe at the Frankfurt auto show earlier this year, and now that car?s updates have made it to the U.S.-market car. Honda?s changes to the Insight include a handful of styling tweaks and minor interior improvements similar to the freshening the popular Fit subcompact also received for [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/GqYBvVKeWqk/
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Magnussen to make GP2 test debut
Kevin Magnussen will make his GP2 test debut with Carlin at Barcelona this week.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/formula-cars/gp2/magnussen-to-make-gp2-test-debut/
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