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NASCAR President Mike Helton Confirms Points System Change Imminent

Filed under: Daytona Int'l Speedway, Chase for the Sprint Cup, NASCAR

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR President Mike Helton, Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton and Sprint Cup Series director John Darby held a competition update news conference Friday at Daytona International Speedway, confirming that the sanctioning body is looking at a "simpler" points system that would be introduced in all three national series for the 2011 season.

Speaking to reporters during downtime from a three-day preseason test session at the Daytona Beach track, the trio spoke on a wide range of issues. First, Helton made the news official that drivers must now select only one of the three national series to earn points toward a championship. He also indicated NASCAR was considering changes to the 1, 3 and 7:30 p.m. race start times introduced this past year.

Pemberton said that the proposed fuel injection systems would not be used this season but are progressing well in tests and Darby explained that the introduction of ethanol to fuel this year was actually an easier transition than when NASCAR switched from leaded to unleaded fuel in 2008.

The hot topic, unquestionably, was a change to the points system -- which would be the first since NASCAR formed in 1958 -- even if none of the officials would confirm what the new format might look like.

"We're in the middle of the conversations, telling the competitors where our mind is,'' Helton said. "The goal for some time is to create a points system that is easy to understand, easy to explain, easy to talk about but also be credible at the end of the season. So it's a function of taking the current one that has established credibility and come up with one that you can sit and have a conversation with someone and they say, 'well, that's pretty simple.' ''

"We're close. And we're getting a lot of good feedback from the drivers about tweaks that would go into that.''

 

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NASCAR President Mike Helton Confirms Points System Change Imminent

Filed under: Daytona Int'l Speedway, Chase for the Sprint Cup, NASCAR

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR President Mike Helton, Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton and Sprint Cup Series director John Darby held a competition update news conference Friday at Daytona International Speedway, confirming that the sanctioning body is looking at a "simpler" points system that would be introduced in all three national series for the 2011 season.

Speaking to reporters during downtime from a three-day preseason test session at the Daytona Beach track, the trio spoke on a wide range of issues. First, Helton made the news official that drivers must now select only one of the three national series to earn points toward a championship. He also indicated NASCAR was considering changes to the 1, 3 and 7:30 p.m. race start times introduced this past year.

Pemberton said that the proposed fuel injection systems would not be used this season but are progressing well in tests and Darby explained that the introduction of ethanol to fuel this year was actually an easier transition than when NASCAR switched from leaded to unleaded fuel in 2008.

The hot topic, unquestionably, was a change to the points system -- which would be the first since NASCAR formed in 1958 -- even if none of the officials would confirm what the new format might look like.

"We're in the middle of the conversations, telling the competitors where our mind is,'' Helton said. "The goal for some time is to create a points system that is easy to understand, easy to explain, easy to talk about but also be credible at the end of the season. So it's a function of taking the current one that has established credibility and come up with one that you can sit and have a conversation with someone and they say, 'well, that's pretty simple.' ''

"We're close. And we're getting a lot of good feedback from the drivers about tweaks that would go into that.''

 

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Chip Ganassi Racing Leading the Way in Wild Rolex 24 at Daytona

Filed under: A.J. Allmendinger, Jimmie Johnson, Daytona Int'l Speedway

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Nineteen hours into the Rolex 24 at Daytona, Juan Pablo Montoya held a meager five-second lead over his Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Memo Rojas and the Michael Shank Racing Ford driven by Max Papis.

As the sun came up over the famous Daytona International Speedway high banks Sunday morning, six of the marquee Grand-Am Series Daytona Prototypes were on the lead lap -- the top five separated by only 15 seconds with five hours remaining in the twice-around-the-clock race through the 3.56-mile road course.

Wolf Henzler has the No. 67 TRG Motorsports Porsche in front of the GT production class -- an inspired drive, considering the car started at the rear of the 50-car field after its pole-winning qualifying effort was disqualified for a technical violation.

Ganassi, who became the first owner to win three consecutive Rolex 24 races from 2006-2008, saw his teams have some minor problems in the opening hours of the race, but they emerged from a fog-induced early morning caution period to prove themselves as he class of the field again. Some of the closest calls came between the Ganassi team cars -- both featuring a Who's Who list of racing stars.

Montoya is co-driving with Daytona 500 winner Jamie McMurray, two-time Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti and two-time IndyCar champ Scott Dixon. They are competing against Ganassi's full-time Grand-Am Series entry driven by reigning series champs Scott Pruett and Rojas, along with IndyCar driver Graham Rahal and sports car driver Joey Hand.

Without exception, drivers characterized the early laps of the 2011 Rolex 24 at Daytona as wild and adventurous and it has proven to be one of the most action-packed offerings in the race's 49-year history.

 

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage S

Posted on 01.26.2011 21:00 by Matt McDonald
Filed under: Aston-Martin | coupe | industry news | Geneva Motor Show | Aston-Martin V8 | roadster | future cars | 2011 | $100,000 - $200,000 | Cars | Car Reviews | Aston Martin

Aston has been designing rolling works of art for a very long time and has recently retaken a stance as a racing power as well. The company?s GT4 racecar won its class in two of the most important races of the year, Nurburgring 24 and Spa 24 hours, and have begun fusing racecar technology into the road cars with more fervor than ever before. The top-of-the-line V12 Vantage has the motor from the larger DB9 shoehorned into its engine compartment, making it a true hot rod. That formula may work for some, but others were seeing a lapse between the V12 model and the base V8.

At the beginning of Summer 2011, Aston Martin will introduce the V8 Vantage S, hoping to squeeze some more profit out of its best selling model line and please enthusiasts at the same time. Increases in engine performance, transmission, chassis, and aerodynamics will all further the appeal of an iconic sports car.

According to Dr. Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin, ?The Vantage S epitomizes every attribute of the V-8 Vantage and pushes the driver experience beyond what we have offered before.?

Hit the jump for more details on the 2011 Aston Martin Vantage S.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage S originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 26 January 2011 21:00 EST.

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ON NASCAR.COM: Preseason Thunder showcased two-car teams topping the 198 mph mark, but John Darby said the numbers aren't a concern moving forward into Speedweeks. Read more: http://social.nascar.com/w6M

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NASCAR Drivers Expect 'Wild' and 'Spectacular' Daytona 500

Filed under: David Reutimann, Martin Truex Jr., Daytona Int'l Speedway, NASCAR Testing, NASCAR

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- If a few hours of testing the new pavement on the high banks of Daytona International Speedway is any indication, NASCAR drivers say fans can expect an even more action-packed, unpredictable Daytona 500 than usual. And that's saying a lot.

The prevailing opinion during Thursday's first test session was that the spanking-new, $20 million paving job is going to create one of the most wide-open 500s in recent history. Drivers praised the smoothness of the circuit and say it has created an even playing field between the veterans who knew all of the nuances and the new drivers not afraid to lift in a four-wide draft through the corners.

"It's just going to be wild,'' said Carl Edwards, who was 22nd fastest of the 40 drivers in town for the three-day test session. "The track is so smooth and has so much grip that there's no telling what people will try. You know the last lap is going to be insane.''

Michael Waltrip Racing drivers David Reutimann and Martin Truex Jr. led four Toyotas (pictured above) at the top of Thursday's speed chart. Reutimann's top speed was clocked at 195.780 mph and Truex was just a tick off at 195.776 mph.

Red Bull Racing teammates Brian Vickers and Kasey Kahne were next fastest. This was Vickers' first official test since being sidelined most of last season with a blood clot. Kahne, who moves to Red Bull this season, is coming off double-knee surgery in the off-season.

Tony Stewart turned in the fifth-fastest lap in his Chevrolet, followed by the Chevys of Jeff Gordon, Clint Bowyer and defending 500 winner Jamie McMurray.

 

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Paddock Girls at Estoril

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Sound Off: Children change perspectives | Jamie McMurray and Jeff Gordon talk about how having kids has brought new meaning to their lives. Watch the video: http://social.nascar.com/OjF

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Video: Chinese fire truck uses jet-powered water cannon

Filed under: Safety, Technology

Chinese fire truck with jet water cannon - Click above to watch the video after the jump

Fire trucks are cool. With that established, Luoyang City, China's new $456,000 super-soaker may as well be named Arthur Fonzarelli. This unique fire truck features a jet-powered water cannon with enough grunt to spray four tons of water per minute at distances up to 400 feet. Our friends at Engadget tell us that the water reaches the fire so quickly that it sucks the oxygen out of the area, suffocating the flame. You know what that is? Exactly: cool.

Hit the jump to watch a demonstration of the jet-powered water cannon. It's not a real fire-fighting scenario, but it's worth a look nonetheless.

[Source: Engadget]

Continue reading Video: Chinese fire truck uses jet-powered water cannon

Video: Chinese fire truck uses jet-powered water cannon originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fiat Yamaha MotoGP

Fiat Yamaha rider and current championship leader Jorge Lorenzo has secured pole position on the grid for tomorrow's Mugello GP clash.

The 22-year old Spaniard put in a 1'48.987 lap of the Italian circuit to secure the top spot on the time sheets. Ducati Marlboro rider Casey Stoner qualified second, leaving Loris Capirossi to take third for the Rizla Suzuki squad.

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Jorge Lorenzo interview after the Valencia GP

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Toyota taking "devil's advocate" approach to product development

Filed under: Etc., Plants/Manufacturing, Toyota, Design/Style

If you don't get pinched by the wiper arm on the new Toyota Yaris, you have the company's new "devil's advocate" product development philosophy to thank. The approach entails a team of engineers doing things with the car that Toyota wouldn't normally be able to fathom. The events of the past year have shown that people will do wacky things with their cars, like making floormat layer cakes, and this spurred management changes like more local authority for North American operations.

Toyota has installed more executives in its American plants and given the U.S. arm of the business its own decision-making power on recalls, rather than waiting for word from the home office. A single database of internal and external vehicle quality discussions is also being put together to make Toyota's reaction more nimble.

There are critics of the efforts. Clarence Ditlow of the Center for Auto Safety doesn't find a new attitude in Toyota's response to quality complaints much of a departure from the past, calling it "pretty much the same-old, same-old." Sean Kane of Safety Research & Strategies opines that Toyota is "biding their time" and still tends to blame the victims rather than solve issues like the ones recently plaguing the company.

Whether Toyota's reactions are percieved critically or complimentary, there is at least the indication of a desire to rectify a damaging situation, and you can now be sure that many engineering mules are undergoing strange experiments deep in the bowels of some Toyota R&D bunker to quantify the effects of ECU pins shorted by a french fry.

[Source: Advertising Age]

Toyota taking "devil's advocate" approach to product development originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 13:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pagani Huayra

Posted on 01.28.2011 14:00 by Bryan , Kirby
Filed under: Pagani | coupe | Supercars / Exotic cars | over $100K | future cars | Pagani C9 | Pagani Huayra | Cars | Car Reviews | Pagani

In the world of supercars you have many different players. Ferrari is the technological wonder child, while Lamborghini is that school bully that developed a bit of common sense with age. Aston Martin is the sophisticated gentlemen spy that can charm any living thing with a single word. Then, you come to Pagani, the new boy. These cars don?t feature any sophistication or old world charm. Yet, their radical designs and outrageous performance have placed them in the top tier of the supercar tree and now, we have a new version, the C9.

In the world of follow-ups, this one is massive. Sort of like the Godfather II following the Godfather. The Zonda was the car that made Pagani into the company you see today. Automotive journalists loved it and the base version spawned many different special editions and one-offs like the Zonda F and Cinque. It was like nothing ever seen before. The Zonda’s development was evolutionary, but the C9 that will replace it will be revolutionary.

UPDATE 01/14/11: Pagani has revealed the third teaser video of the future C9 supercar. All that means to us is that we are only two teasers away from getting a look at the actual car! Of course, we won’t turn down another teaser either, which goes a little more in depth with a look at the car’s headlights, wheels, and carbon fiber grille elements. It also reveals the new steering wheel and instrument cluster. Check it out!

UPDATE 01/26/2011: The fourth (out of 5) teaser video has been revealed today, next to the confirmation of the name: the new Pagani supercar will indeed be called the Huayra. The new teaser video reveals more than ever before. There are a few sketches of the car in there and some explications coming from Pagani. Also, today LeBlogAuto has revealed an image of the future supercar; something scanned from a British magazine. Apparently the future Huayra will be limited to only 20 units a year and will be priced at 1 million euro ($1,300,000 at the current exchange rates).

Update 01/28/2011: Pagani has revealed new images of the new Huayra showing the new supercar in every possible color. Which one would you take?

Hit the jump to keep reading.

Pagani Huayra originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 28 January 2011 14:00 EST.

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