Why Michael Schumacher Could Win The 2011 World Championship

Michael Schumacher’s 2010 comeback was somewhat abortive.  The results, the driving standard and the overtakes were well below par for the former champion.  He even let his team mate beat him for the first time in his career.  So why can Schumacher, the fallen Ferrari hero, win the world championship for an 8th time? It’s [...]

Source: http://f1fanatics.wordpress.com/2011/01/14/why-michael-schumacher-could-win-the-2011-world-championship/

Tony Bettenhausen Mike Beuttler Birabongse Bhanubandh Lucien Bianchi Gino Bianco

Marussia Virgin Racing Launch Their 2011 Car

Marussia Virgin Racing have launched their car to take on the 2011 world championship in a lavish London ceremony. The Marussia name now preceeds Virgin following a major tie up with the Russian sportscar manufacturer and the team at the end of 2010.  It has led to the new car being designated as the MVR-02. [...]

Source: http://f1fanatics.wordpress.com/2011/02/07/marussia-virgin-racing-launch-their-2011-car/

Andrea de Adamich Philippe Adams Walt Ader Kurt Adolff Fred Agabashian

'68-'70 Javelin Project: Looking for YOUR Ideas/Input

I've got several restorable '68 Javelin promos, but one has a body that's moderately badly damaged by solvent--no way it can be restored to stock (as is my usual habit). So the plan is to sand it smooth and repair it, and build my own idea of what a first-gen Javelin should have looked like (it'll need new bumpers and taillights, so I can order '68, '69, or '70 pieces from Modelhaus and build whichever year I decide on).

Now, as I'm looking at the Javelin body, I notice that the car doesn't seem to have the classic "ponycar" proportions seen in the first-gen Mustangs, Camaros, and Firebirds. Front overhang looks too long, and rear overhang looks too short. In other words, the wheels seem to be mounted too far back. (Cover up the top half of the body and the lower part looks more like a regular compact than a ponycar.)

So I'm thinking, just since I'm gonna build the thing "my way" anyway, a complete phantom/fantasy, why not see about moving those wheels forward maybe four to six scale inches? Not enough to look like an early funny car, just enough to get it more to the proportions of a Mustang or Camaro. I did I quick photoshop to see what it would look like. I think I like it--what do YOU think? Should I go for it or not?

Stock '68 Javelin:

 My modified version:

 

 

Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/1002756.aspx

Tony Brise Chris Bristow Peter Broeker Tony Brooks Alan Brown

Button Steps Up Pre Season Training With Lance Armstrong

Jenson Button teamed up with record breaking cyclist Lance Armstrong, as he continues to prepare for another Formula One season. The McLaren driver excitedly tweeted that he would be riding with Armstrong, the 7 time Tour de France winner, in Hawaii. Armstrong responded via Twitter “I hope he doesn’t ride as srong as he drives [...]

Source: http://f1fanatics.wordpress.com/2011/01/07/button-steps-up-pre-season-training-with-lance-armstrong/

Clemente Biondetti Pablo Birger Art Bisch Harry Blanchard Michael Bleekemolen

The Holy Grail of Formula 1

Formula 1 has been trying to establish itself more strongly in Asia for more than 15 years. The one thing missing has been a top line driver. The Japanese continue to produce some fairly decent racers, who are trained in Europe, but of the other nations there have been only also rans, particularly from China. [...]

Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2012/02/17/the-holy-grail-of-formula-1/

Piers Courage Chris Craft Jim Crawford Ray Crawford Alberto Crespo

Michael Schumacher: “Let’s take it step-by-step”

Last night Michael Schumacher reported himself satisfied with his one and a half days of running in the Mercedes W02 at Jerez, and especially with the tyre knowledge the team has gained. The German is confident that the decision to … Continue reading

Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2012/02/09/michael-schumacher-lets-take-it-step-by-step/

Jim Crawford Ray Crawford Alberto Crespo Antonio Creus Larry Crockett