Rossi on pole after weather nixes MotoGP qualifying

MotoGP has had trouble getting clear weather for the start of their season, The race in Qatar two weeks ago was rained out on Sunday and run on Monday, and qualifying in Japan this weekend was cancelled due to weather.

Casey Stoner heads into the weekend as the points leader in …

World Superbike Assen grid, Spies on pole

The World Superbike series has turned into a two way battle between Ben Spies and Noriyuki Haga.  Both have three race wins, and are at the top of the point standings.  Haga has run an almost flawless season thus far, and is leading by 40 points in the championship standings …

[VIDEO] 2010 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Walk Around

2010 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Walkaround

I was able to get some quality “alone” time with this new 2010 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible. This car is VIN #5 and was built the week of the April 20th. The Corvette features a Cyber Gray exterior with the new chrome Grand Sport wheels. This GS doesn’t have the Z15 RPO Heritage Package which includes the fender hash mark graphics and embroiderd “Grand Sport” on the seats. Instead it has the new 0B1 Crossed Flags headrest embroidery. Also inside you’ll see the Dark Titanium/Ebony two-tone interior. [More]

Ugur Sahin’s Z03

Ugur Sahin's Z03Their mission is to provide their clients with the best [automotive] design solutions possible created within the clients’ set borders, sprung from their creativity and translated into visual emotion. Ugur Sahin Design belongs to this mission, as they were founded in 2007 within the Dutch Chambers of Commerce.

They have indeed proved this mission when they unveiled the absolutely stunning modern version Ferrari Dino. Just last year, they went to work on the C6 Corvette. During the process, Ugur Sahin Design partnered with Mallett Cars to aid with the final touches for the all new striking Corvette Z03!

The transformations they have made will increase engine cooling while improving the vehicle’s downforce capabilities. Z03 engine options include:

Base Engine
Supercharge LS7-like V8 Engine
700 Horsepower!
Cost: $32,700

Upgrade Engine
Supercharge Engine with Twin Turbos
999 Horsepower!
Cost: $35,795

With this type of transformation, why not add the extra few thousands to cover the upgraded engine’s cost? I certainly would… that is if I had the monetary means to do so!

[ Ugur Sahin Design ]

Ugur Sahin’s Z03

Ugur Sahin's Z03Their mission is to provide their clients with the best [automotive] design solutions possible created within the clients’ set borders, sprung from their creativity and translated into visual emotion. Ugur Sahin Design belongs to this mission, as they were founded in 2007 within the Dutch Chambers of Commerce.

They have indeed proved this mission when they unveiled the absolutely stunning modern version Ferrari Dino. Just last year, they went to work on the C6 Corvette. During the process, Ugur Sahin Design partnered with Mallett Cars to aid with the final touches for the all new striking Corvette Z03!

The transformations they have made will increase engine cooling while improving the vehicle’s downforce capabilities. Z03 engine options include:

Base Engine
Supercharge LS7-like V8 Engine
700 Horsepower!
Cost: $32,700

Upgrade Engine
Supercharge Engine with Twin Turbos
999 Horsepower!
Cost: $35,795

With this type of transformation, why not add the extra few thousands to cover the upgraded engine’s cost? I certainly would… that is if I had the monetary means to do so!

[ Ugur Sahin Design ]

[VIDEO] Corvette Production Schedule with Plant Mgr Paul Graham

 Corvette Production Schedule with Plant Mgr Paul Graham

While at the National Corvette Museum’s C5/C6 Bash, we heard from the manager of the Bowling Green Assembly Plant Paul Graham about GM’s plan to close factories over the summer. Paul informs us that the only change for the Bowling Green Assembly Plant will be an additional week added to the normal two week shutdown in July. We also hear from Corvette’s Chief Engineer about the production targets for the Corvette ZR1 and how its production has been affected with these closures. [More]

Indy Car Kansas Practice

The Indy Car Series takes on the first oval of 2009 at Kansas.  Watch the live streaming video at IndyCar.com or click here: http://indycar.neulion.com/indy/console.jsp

Kansas features the return of two more female drivers.  Milka Duno and Sarah Fisher join the action this week.

Also look for a couple of new paint jobs …

Jarno Trulli on Bahrain Pole

Toyota release:

Panasonic Toyota Racing is celebrating its best ever qualifying performance after Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock locked out the front row for tomorrow’s Bahrain Grand Prix. On a blisteringly hot and sunny day at the Bahrain International Circuit, air temperatures ranged from 35-38C while the track was 47-51C. Timo …

FastMachines.com Radio Episode #28

Chris and Josh are solo this week as George goes MIA!  We’ve got an F1 race in China to recap as well as the IRL and ALMS at Long Beach.  Mark Martin won one for the old guys in Phoenix…and much more.  Show notes are below the fold.  NEXT TIME …