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Formula 1

Shutter Speed: Motorcycles, Racing and a New Camera

February 25, 2010
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1972 had it’s ups and downs for me. The emotional effect of my marriage falling apart had taken me to a serious low. I decided to move back to Toronto to be near my son. Suddenly one day my wife appears and wants to give it another go. I was delighted! [...]

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Jean Todt’s Big Headache

January 19, 2010

With all the anticipation and euphoria over the seeming new era in F1 with Jean Todt in charge there is a major potential disaster looming. Everyone is looking forward to this year with all the new teams and the new rules banning refueling. Lurking in the backgound for 2011 is the 1,000 pound problem. Although [...]

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We Put a Deposit Down on the Track at The Glen

January 15, 2010

saw smoke coming from the infamous swamp where the mob were burning cars

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This is what matters

November 23, 2009

Drag racing legend John Force makes a point of being one of the first guys to start signing autographs at the track every weekend. He also makes a point of staying in front of the crowd until everyone has had their moment with him. Richard Petty also loves to love his fans.
Most modern drivers [...]

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Welcome to The Garage: Allan De La Plante

October 4, 2009

Some years ago at some regional race, the Grant family spent a weekend camping up on the hill in the Mosport infield. We shared our favorite spot in the woods with a delightful, long haired gent and his dog. Two year old Shelby, now almost sixteen, had a wonderful time playing with the dog. Over [...]

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Best sounding race car ever: BRM V16

October 1, 2009

“Satan drives a BRM V16 in hell and scares the poor tormented souls with it as he passes by.”
Youtube user SteveSpicerPortsmuth
If ever there was an excuse for buying good quality speakers or headphones for your computer, this soundtrack is it. Forget about the slideshow, just close your eyes and follow this 1.5 liter, 16 cylinder [...]

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‘Crashgate’ Brings Massive Changes at Renault F1

September 23, 2009

It just wouldn’t be Formula 1 racing if not for the drama, right? Crashgate refers to the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix-the first F1 race held at night. Ferrari driver Felipe Massa started the race from pole. Former F1 World Champion Fernando Alonso, driving for Renault started from 15th, seemed a non-factor in the race. Alonso [...]

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Bad Form: Torro Rosso fires Bourdais by text message

August 17, 2009

Text message etiquette has hit a new low on the public stage thanks to the fine folks at Torro Rosso. The F1 team, owned by Red Bull, apparently fired Sebastian Bourdais via SMS text message. While this sort of poor manners may not be uncommon for shopping mall managers turfing teenagers, you would think the [...]

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Schumacher’s pain in the neck cancels F1 return.

August 11, 2009

Today, Michael Schumacher has cancelled his much anticipated return to the F1 circus.  Schumacher experienced neck pain following his first test in the 2008 car.
On his website Schumacher told of his Monday evening discussions with Ferrari executives and his regret of not being able to fill-in for Felipe Massa.
“Yesterday evening, I had to inform Ferrari [...]

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F1’s Felipe Massa Stable after Qualifying Accident

July 25, 2009

In the closing moments of the second qualifying session for the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, Felipe Massa’s Ferrari was shown buried in a tire barrier. A spring had come off the rear suspension of Rubens Barrichello’s Brawn GP , hitting Massa’s helmet-putting him a daze, or losing consciousness as his car wandered off track [...]

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