Sunday, June 26, 2011
Fiat 500 150th special edition announced for South Africa
Dubbed the 150th, the car is available in three colors (Bossa Nova White, Pasadoble Red or Funk White) and is distinguished by special badging, a rear spoiler and unique 15-inch alloy wheels.
Championship hopes almost finished, says Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton was able to put on a brave face after the European GP, but it was clear that he wasn?t very happy with the outcome of the weekend. He eventually finished fourth and a massive 46 seconds off winner … Continue reading 
Engine rules tweak can?t keep Red Bull off front row | 2011 European GP qualifying analysis
Sector times, maximum speeds and more data from qualifying.
Porsche Panamera Turbo by Switzer Performance
Dubbed the P680, the $22,000 (€15,520) kit includes new turbos, a custom intercooler and a revised ECU. 
Claudio Langes Nicola Larini Oscar Larrauri Gerard Larrousse
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Valencia will put the 2011 rules to the ultimate test | 2011 European GP pre-race analysis
Ferrari and McLaren should be able to put Red Bull under pressure in the European Grand Prix.
GRAND-AM: Ganassi, Marsh Win Road America Thriller
Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas return to victory lane; Marsh Racing Corvette wins down-to-the-wire battle in GT...
Webber flies ahead
Mark Webber’s race in Valencia last year ended with a dramatic aerial accident, but he emerged fastest in the first practice session on Friday on the streets of the Spanish port. The Red Bull driver set a time that was eight-tenths of a second faster than the fastest of the rest, headed by Renault’s Vitaly [...]
Eric Bernard Enrique Bernoldi Enrico Bertaggia Tony Bettenhausen
Humorous treatment but still a serious subject
I know this isn't for exactly appropriate for ScaleAuto, but it is still something I think should be read. http://www.battlefront.com/community/showthread.php?t=98651
Roberto Bussinello Jenson Button Tommy Byrne Giulio Cabianca
1991 GMC Syclone
So I just finished up this kit guys. It's revell's 91 Syclone, which is based on the s10. It's box stock, because that is the way I would own one. I returned my new camera because I didn't like it so I am back to using the old one for now!
These trucks are extremely rare, with only 2998 being made. It's based on the GMC s15. They have a 4.3l v6 that is common in many Gm trucks. But It features a Mitsubishi Turbo with AWD that had 270hp and powered the truck from 0-60 in under 5 seconds. This is My DREAM car, and with prices rising everyday on these and typhoons, I'll probably miss out, but I can dream haha.
I had a good time with this build and I hope you like it!
Toranosuke Takagi Noritake Takahara Kunimitsu Takahashi Patrick Tambay
Turbo V6 the likely route for 2014
A move from four-cylinder to V6 turbos and a postponement of the change from 2013 to 2014 was the compromise discussed by the FIA F1 Commission today, team sources have confirmed. Even if agreed by the Commission, the changes will … Continue reading 
Horace Gould JeanMarc Gounon Emmanuel de Graffenried Lucas di Grassi
Friday, June 24, 2011
BMW M3 CRT first details released [video]
BMW has released first details for the production ready M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology). 
Vettel set for titles aplenty
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?Here, after all, is a young man, already dubbed ?Baby Schumi? by Germany?s tabloid press, winning the first of what will presumably be multiple world championships, and all at the tender age of 23. Plenty of time yet to match Schumacher's incredible haul of seven world titles. And yet, their phenomenal ability to drive racing cars apart, there is little similarity between the two men. ?There are still lingering doubts over his racing ability but with such blistering qualifying pace he is nearly always leading from the front anyway. Vettel is set for multiple world championships. Just don?t call him Baby Schumi.?The Guardian?s Paul Weaver says it was difficult to begrudge Vettel his moment of glory after he won the first of what will be many world titles. He also looks back at some of the season?s highlights.
?An amazing Formula One season produced its final twist here on Sunday when Sebastian Vettel, who had never led the title race, won his first world championship. It is difficult to begrudge him his glory, for he had more poles (10) than any other driver and shared the most wins (five) with Fernando Alonso. There will be red faces as well as red cars and overalls at Ferrari, though, for deciding to bring their man in when they did, only to see him re-emerge into heavy traffic. ?Among the highlights, and every race felt like a highlight after the bore-start in Bahrain, there was that wonderful beginning to his McLaren career by Jenson Button, who won two of his first four races, even though he couldn't keep up the pace, especially in qualifying. ?Hamilton once again drove his heart out, and outperformed a car that looked a little too ordinary at times. He was superb in Montreal. Then there was Webber, the Anglophile Aussie who was the favourite among most neutrals to win the title. There was that spectacular crash when he ran into the back of Heikki Kovalainen and the most famous of his four wins, at Silverstone, when he said to his team at the end of the race: 'Not bad for a No2 driver.' ?But in the end there was only one German who mattered. It was the remarkable Vettel. This will be the first of a clutch of championships for him.?The Independent?s David Tremayne focuses on the plight of the other title contenders, writing it is easier to feel more sorry for one than the other.
?It was impossible not to feel for both Webber and Alonso. Yet while a frustrated Alonso gestured at Petrov after the race, the Australian, predictably, refused to complain about his pitstop timing. ?A world championship seemed an inevitable part of Sebastian Vettel's future, but it came a little sooner than most expected, after his recent tribulations. You wouldn't bet against several more, and if that record-breaking streak continues, perhaps even Schumacher's achievements will be overshadowed.?And the Mirror?s Byron Young elaborates further on the petulant behaviour of Fernando Alonso on his slowing down lap after his title dreams ended behind the Renault of Vitaly Petrov.
?Fernando Alonso was hurled into more controversy last night for a wild gesture at the former Lada racer who cost him the title. But the Spaniard brushed off accusations he gave Russian Vitaly Petrov the finger for ruining his title hopes by blocking him for 40 laps as they duelled over sixth place. "The Ferrari ace was caught on television cruising alongside the Renault driver on the slowing down lap and gesticulating from the cockpit. Petrov was unrepentant: "What was I supposed to do? Just get out of his way, pull to the side? I don't think that is how we race. It was important for the team for me to get points."
First 2013 Jaguar XE mules spied on the road
Upcoming Jaguar XE is a new compact, two-seater sports car based on the XK model which will compete against the Porsche 911. 
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