Draco-REX

7s on a street tire? Damn!

That guy should frame that camera, because it just saved his life.

DOOO EEEET! Honestly, any of us that AutoX would be MORE than happy to help you out with getting started. It's really easy to get into. Goto http://www.motorsportreg.com plug in your zip and hit search. The local region is the Ohio Valley Region. Then just make an account and register. You don't even have to pay online for most events. Just skip payment and pay on-site. I'd be happy to give pointers on pre-event prep and how it all works. And this goes for everyone. It doesn't matter what you drive, as long as it has a low CG (no big SUVs or lifted trucks), and isn't leaving trails of fluid or parts behind it. Come on out and dodge some cones with us!

It was more than likely just posturing to get the FIA to back off.

Looks good. Though I like the current clean look; makes it look like a street car. But with all the exposure it's getting, I can understand the need to put some names on it.

Don't laugh. A good shit before a race will shed a pound or two off the car. As for shifting, I was in the same boat when it was dry. First off the line, shift into second and then concentrate on the cones until the finish. The last couple AutoX courses I've done have been like that. I love it.

I really wish I had gotten to run that in the dry. I was at yesterday's event and it was dry. Today was the same course by in reverse, plus one cone. So it would have been cool to compare my times. I think the course was slightly faster in reverse (most are.)

You suck. :gabe:

Sweet. I thought that was Jones' S4 out there today. 'Grats man.

So motard = motocross suspension, short wheelbase, streetbike wheels/tries, 4-stroke engine, stripped to the bone for lightness?

The move to smaller engines is not to help the slower teams. It really won't help them much at all since they don't develop their own engines. Right now the only engine suppliers are Ferrari, Renault, Mercedes, and Cosworth. The reason for the switch was two fold. First, the FIA is always looking for a way to reduce costs. Lowering costs means more teams can compete. The original idea was to use a 1.6L I4T because the FIA has mandated I4s in all their other sanctioned racing series (WRC, Touring Car, etc). So the idea was that engine developers could use data from the other forms of racing and use it to cross-develop the engines, cutting costs. The second reason was specifically to make F1 more relevant to street car development. Small displacement I4T engines are where the world is headed as far as everyday cars go. The switch was supposed to make it easier for F1 tech to be applied to road cars, making the car you buy more powerful while also being more efficient. Unfortunately, the engine manufacturers couldn't agree on the I4 thing. Renault wanted it and had it as part of their contract. Cosworth, being the smallest of the manufacturers, will go the way the wind blows. But both Ferrari and Mercedes did n't like being limited to only 4 cylinders. Renault and Cosworth could not stand up to them, but F1 can't afford to lose two engine manufacturers. So a compromise was struck and they agreed on a V6.

You never get to see the cockpit of one of those with the body down. It's surprisingly well covered. Almost looks like one of those futuristic meditation rooms. :lolguy:

I think 12,000 rpm in a turbo 6 will sound every bit as awesome as today's 18,000 rpm N/A 8s. I like the innovation in F1. Here's a set of rules (a.k.a. formula) to build the car within... Have at. This is where you see crazy ideas like intentionally stalling a wing in the straights, or using exhaust gasses to increase aerodynamic downforce.

Bucket List (among others, in no particular order): Nurburgring Isle of Man Pike's Peak

I'm still running BAMF 1.6 Remix... I should upgrade.

two words: Trailer brakes

I'm still in the Pro-DRS/Pro-KERS camp. Now that the drivers are getting more used to using DRS and KERS, the passing isn't as trivial as it was. But there's enough imbalance for passing to occur. I am really enjoying this year's races as there is a lot more going on in general, not just passing. And a lot of that is because KERS and DRS are opening up more options for the drivers. Now, one thing these systems have done is sort of segregate the field. Even if a top driver starts back in the pack, he can make his way through the field to the front. (Hence Button's and Webber's awesome charges this year.) While it makes it tougher for the slower drivers to stay in front of the faster ones, it makes it all the more remarkable when one of those mid-pack or backmarker drivers makes it forward. (i.e. Kobayashi) This year has been one of the more exciting years for a long time.

Seems a few teams were not happy about the 4cyl 1.6T engine for 2013. And others were banking on it. So the 1.6T 4cyl is out, and a 1.6T V6 is in. The 12,000rpm redline stays. Additionally, a fuel metering device will reduce maximum consumption by 35%. Should be interesting. What's crazy is that the teams think they can still get 750hp from this new design. http://www.f1technical.net/news/16406?sid=f42458cea244f7d0c042c6aaf7174f41

OMG, I'm in pain from laughing... The combined age of 199 had me in tears.

Sonax wheel cleaner. Best product, hands down. http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/tirewheelcleaners/TheUltimateWheelCleaner.html Goes on neon green, turns blood red as it chemically bonds to the brake dust, then you just wash it off.

I don't think the helmets will protect the kids from being shot. :lolguy:

This is wrong on so many levels....

I don't see why people get upset when they are passed on the road. It's not a race. If the person passing you wants to go faster, let them. Odds are, you will never see that person again for the rest of your life. If only getting people out of your life was as easy in other aspects of life.

I believe they reason she's getting rid of them is because they no longer meet SCCA standards. So a SCCA region wouldn't be able to use them.

The video showed him with empty hands, holding them out in front of him like a steering wheel. I have a feeling the AI handles gas and brakes.