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CIRCUIT RACING : CAN A HONDA CIVIC DISMANTLE A GTR?

July 31st, 2017

‘Small axe fall big tree’? Did David defeat Goliath? This is a few words moment. Fractious circuit racing will unfold at Dover Raceway on August 7th. New machines will be in the building and new stories will be written. But do not lose sight of the crucial lesson which was taught below – races are [...]

FORMULA 1 : VETTEL REBOUNDS AND WINS IN HUNGARY!

July 30th, 2017

In an interview earlier during the season, Vettel suggested that it appeared as if Mercedes Petronas AMG has the ability to turn up the engine during qualifying, thus giving their machines the advantage required to secure pole. And in F1, pole is everything. Ever heard of dirty air? Vettel has not been having the best [...]

DRAG RACING : RUN YOUR CAR NOT YOUR MOUTH – OMAR EVERING!

July 29th, 2017

At times ‘speedaholics’ are forced to explain why they race. Unlike some people, they may very well have to account, to their significantly better half, where the disappearing funds have gone. Motorsports, if one intends to be successful, demands a monetary investment. For all the performance parts and go-fast goodies bought, there is a price [...]

CIRCUIT RACING : DOVER RACEWAY – OFFICIALLY RADICALIZED!

July 27th, 2017

Peter Moodie Jr, despite his absence from active circuit racing competition, continues to build on the colorful legacy that his big-shoes-to-fill-father maintains. An individual who is quite comfortable operating beyond the reach of the radar, Peter Moodie Jr. has played a significant role in shaping Jamaican motorsports. Bet you never knew that! When the indomitable [...]

FORMULA 1 : VETTEL IS ON THE ROPES!

July 26th, 2017

Scuderia Ferrari designed and executed a dramatic coup by winning the first race of the 2017 F1 season. Mercedes AMG Petronas was not amused and despite still being a youngster in the F1 members club – with only a trio of Championship titles, compared to a dozen plus four for the prancing horse – the [...]

DRAG RACING : GONE IN 7 SECONDS AT ‘VERNAM’ THIS SUNDAY!

July 21st, 2017

“It is lonely at the top”. Words spoken by BadBreed Racecraft’s head honcho Nantwi Coke. Mr. Coke is typically a rather laid back and reserved individual. A jovial man of few words, but when they (words) escape his massive but magnanimous frame, they convey the elevated pride, stance and poise one would expect when your [...]

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