{MotorsportForums} http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums/ Discuss all things motorsport at MotorSportForums. en Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:20:08 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//images/aria/misc/rss.jpg {MotorsportForums} http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums/ new federal health care law designed to increase health insurance coverage is ruining it for some http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139695&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:56:09 GMT seems the new law is hurting people and causing cancellations of health insurance coverage.....Thanks all you democrats and republicans, we needed... seems the new law is hurting people and causing cancellations of health insurance coverage.....Thanks all you democrats and republicans, we needed that "reform".....:rolleyes:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcont...26bb3e6.ht ml

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The Alcantaras now plan to join the Texas High Risk Insurance Pool. The plans available range from a $2,500 deductible with $1,025 monthly premium to a $7,000 deductible with a $662 monthly premium. Jill Alcantara acknowledges that's expensive.

expensive ?????:eek: ]]> Chit Chat markabilly http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139695 Wsbk Nurburgring http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139694&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:16:05 GMT Crikey....shame on me for missing the races at the 'ring. Flattened by the MGP mayhem at Misano and brain slipped into neutral.
Brief Results

SUPERBIKES RACE 1
1 Rea Honda
2 Checa Duc
3 Crutchlow Yam
4 Biaggi Apr
5 Sykes Kaw
6 Haslam Suz
7 Xaus BMW
8 Guintoli Suz
9 Byrne Duc
10 Scassa Duc

SUPERBIKES RACE 2
1 Haga Duc
2 Rea Hon
3 Haslam Suz
4 Crutchlow Yam
5 Biaggi Apr
6 Guintoli Suz
7 Sykes Duc
8 Toseland Yam
9 Xaus BMW
10 Byrne Kaw


SUPERSPORTS
1 Laverty Hon
]2 Sofuoglu Hon
3 Parkes Kaw......Well........didn't take him long.
4 Foret Kaw.....great to see Fabien getting up there.
5 Davies Tri
6 Salom Tri
7 Roccoli Hon
8 Pirro Hon
9 Tamburini Yam
10 Dell’Omo Hon
SUPERSTOCK 1000
1 Badovini BMW
2 Berger Hon
3 Antonelli Hon
4 Barrier BMW
5 Baz Yam
6 Magnoni Hon
7 Guigliano Suz
8 La Marra Hon
9 Mahr Suz
10 Boscoscuro Hon


BUSY WEEKEND OF RACING COMING UP
11>12 World Endurance Bol D’Or 24 hr
12 ASBK Phillip Island
12 AFXC Wakefield Park NSW
12 BSB Croft
12 Spanish CEV Buckler Albacete
12 Irish Road Racing Killalane ]]> Motorcycle Racing Rod Richardson http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139694 What would a modern day Formula 5000 series look like? http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139693&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:43:52 GMT The more I read about Formula 5000, the more facinated I am with it. I was curious about what other people's thoughts are about this old series. I was born well after it died out so all i have to read and watch is nostalgia. But I follow the ISMA Super Modified series here in New England and watching that series got me thinking: a regional series with open wheel cars that produce 800hp and build their own engines. Their yearly budget is peabuts compared to IndyCar. If we were to hypothetically creatre a new open wheel series, from scrtatch, with cost control so aggressive that regional drivers ("weekend warriors" who actually have legit talent) could race at least a partial schedual, what formulas would peopel like to see? i myself would love to see it strickly production or crate engines. both Turbos and NA (but not sure how to keep them semi-equal in performance). I dont have any technical experience so hopefully some of you can educate me :p ]]> IndyCar Otto-Matic http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139693 wrc 2010 offline championship? http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139692&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:23:09 GMT I assume many people on this forum will be purchasing the new wrc game. will anybody be organising any offline chamoionships? I assume many people on this forum will be purchasing the new wrc game. will anybody be organising any offline chamoionships? ]]> Simulations IronRooster92 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139692 Autosport Art http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139691&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:42:42 GMT Hi there, I do Autosports art and you are welcome to view my portfolio on Photobucket.com. Just tap auto_art into the search function and all my... Hi there,
I do Autosports art and you are welcome to view my portfolio on Photobucket.com. Just tap auto_art into the search function and all my stuff is on there. Enjoy viewing!!
Cheers
Chris ]]> Chit Chat Auto_Art http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139691 Drivers could lose Super-licence for Road Offences http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139690&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:09:11 GMT http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/86472

Well, off the top of my head, that's Lewis and Schumy gone in recent years.

Does beg the question of what would happen if a Judge through bias or wanting to make a name for himself decided to throw the book at a driver for a minor misdemeanour.
I do agree that F1 drivers need to show responsibility on the public roads but I would imagine the Team and Sponsors would bear anough pressure on a driver should he transgress. I bet Lewis copped a shedload of trouble after his Oz antics :D ]]> Formula 1 skc http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139690 2011 BTCC Calender revealed http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139689&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:21:56 GMT Doesnt this normally get revealed at the beginning of each year a few weeks before media day? anyway guess its a good thing and finale back at... Doesnt this normally get revealed at the beginning of each year a few weeks before media day? anyway guess its a good thing and finale back at Silverstone

2011 BTCC calendar
1 April 2-3 Brands Hatch
2 April 16-17 Donington Park
3 April 30-May 1 Thruxton
4 June 4-5 Oulton Park
5 June 18-19 Croft
6 August 6-7 Snetterton
7 September 3-4 Knockhill
8 September 17-18 Rockingham
9 October 1-2 Brands Hatch
10 October 15-16 Silverstone ]]> Touring Cars trebor901 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139689 <![CDATA[The rally bit from today's FIA meeting]]> http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139688&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:17:34 GMT WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP Commencing 2011 each World Rally Championship (WRC) event must include one special stage on the final day for the purpose... WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP

Commencing 2011 each World Rally Championship (WRC) event must include one special stage on the final day for the purpose of enhancing television coverage. The fastest drivers and co-drivers will be awarded additional points (3-2-1) in accordance with the general classification of this stage.

An FIA Production Car Cup for drivers of 2WD cars entered in the Production Car World Rally Championship (PWRC) will be introduced in 2011 to encourage competitors in Group R cars. At each round of the PWRC, a separate classification will be produced for the drivers of 2WD cars and points allocated according to the same scale as the Championship. The Production Car Cup will be awarded to the driver who has scored the highest number of points. As entrants in the PWRC, drivers of 2WD cars must nominate their events from a list and can score points in both the PWRC and Production Car Cup.

From 2011, cars eligible to contest the FIA Super 2000 World Rally Championship must have a normally aspirated engine with a cylinder capacity of less than 2000cc. There will be no FIA WRC Cup from 2011.

After the fourth event in the 2011 WRC calendar, Manufacturer and WRC Teams are permitted to use a maximum of two engines per car for the remaining nine events.

Commencing from 2011, all cars will start special stages at one-minute intervals, to increase interest for spectators.

From 2011, Priority 2 drivers who have contested more than two consecutive rounds of the World Rally Championship will be awarded Priority 1 status for the remainder of the season. These drivers must then comply with the regulations pertaining to WRC Teams.

A specialist group representing interested parties will review the possibility of introducing GT cars to WRC events.

The FIA in association with the WRC promoter will establish an Academy for young drivers. ]]> World Rally Championship MJW http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139688 FIA decides against new team for 2011 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139687&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:40:42 GMT
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The FIA has announced that none of the organisations bidding to become Formula 1's 13th team in 2011 have met its requirements, and that the grid will therefore stay at 24 cars.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/86468

Disappointing :( ]]> Formula 1 ArrowsFA1 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139687 Scientists identify sexy dance moves http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139686&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:28:00 GMT Was this really what they found... Was this really what they found sexy?

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/0...AajP&wom=false

]]> Chit Chat Eki http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139686 Time to undo Wrong : BAN ferrari http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139683&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:15:43 GMT " The Ferrari team will go before the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) in Paris on Wednesday prior to discovering the outcome of the investigation which stems back to the German Grand Prix in July, in which Felipe Massa yielded in order to allow team-mate Fernando Alonso to take victory.

With any team instruction which directly alters the outcome of a race having been banned in Formula 1 since the start of the 2003 season, Ferrari were handed a fine of 100,000 dollars after the race at Hockenheim – a punishment they chose not to appeal – and a greater sentence could be issued in the French capital this week" from f1racing.net

high time FIA takes a strong view and set strong examples. i wish they take this as a chance to get things straight and ban ferrari for a couple of race's and make the message clear, who's the boss .


i knw inside, it wont happen . just hoping ]]> Formula 1 race_director http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139683 <![CDATA[PT's Blog]]> http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139682&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:52:39 GMT Some good insight on setup and gearing... http://www.racer.com/paul-tracys-blog-kentucky/article/178327/ rh Some good insight on setup and gearing...

http://www.racer.com/paul-tracys-blo...rticle/178327/

rh ]]> IndyCar Hoop-98 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139682 Nationwide Series Pickem Race 27: Richmond http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139681&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:41:17 GMT *Predict who you think will be the Top 10 Nationwide finishers @ Richmond (Numbered 1 through 10, no finish order posted = no bonus points)... Predict who you think will be the Top 10 Nationwide finishers @ Richmond
(Numbered 1 through 10, no finish order posted = no bonus points)
DEADLINES for posting your Nationwide Top 10 picks for Richmond are :

BEFORE Qualifying - for BONUS POINTS
BEFORE GREEN FLAG - for Race Points ONLY

Any picks posted AFTER the race starts will NOT be accepted
If a picked driver DNQs, picking a substitute driver is NOT permitted
Entry List will be posted as soon as possible ]]> NASCAR Games slorydn1 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139681 Cup Series Pickem Race 26: Air Guard 400 (Richmond) http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139680&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:29:37 GMT *Predict who you think will be the Top 10 Cup finishers @ Richmond (Numbered 1 through 10, no finish order posted = no bonus points) DEADLINES for... Predict who you think will be the Top 10 Cup finishers @ Richmond
(Numbered 1 through 10, no finish order posted = no bonus points)
DEADLINES for posting your Sprint Cup Top 10 picks for Richmond are :

BEFORE Qualifying -for BONUS POINTS
BEFORE GREEN FLAG -for Race Points ONLY

Any picks posted AFTER the race starts will NOT be accepted
If a picked driver DNQs, picking a substitute driver is NOT permitted
Entry List will be posted as soon as possible
__________________ ]]> NASCAR Games slorydn1 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139680 <![CDATA[Tony Stewart's re-start trick]]> http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139679&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:17:21 GMT Tony Stewart talked about a "trick" he had for re-starts to keep his rear wheels from spinning. ESPN never told us what the trick was.

http://section102.blogspot.com/2010/...n-atlanta.html ]]> NASCAR Steve-o http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139679