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Another Epic in Germany ! Part 2 of 2

July 27th, 2009

Statements made by Fiat Yamaha’s race director during the week prior to the race, indicated that there was some amount of tension in the Yamaha camp, relating to various issues, including Lorenzo’s contract and who was the number one rider (in the team-Yamaha). Riding in

Another Epic in Germany! Part 1 of 2

July 23rd, 2009

Those were the words of one of the commentators at the end of the German Grand Prix (MotoGP) and I was compelled to agree with him. Starting from pole, Valentino Rossi got a good start and aimed for turn 1.The other 16 riders on

Who Said Overtaking Was Easy ?

July 19th, 2009

Formula 1 Debrief is a 30 minute program on SPEED TV, which reviews each Round of the Formula 1 World Championship. Last Saturday, the hosts were discussing Round 8, held at Silverstone (England).Despite FOTA (Formula One Teams Association) and the FIA currently doing an

A Factory Built Race Car

July 11th, 2009

I have always heard about the Honda Type R (Integra R released in Japan in 1995 and the Civic R -1997) and how good it is, especially in the areas where the typical front wheel drive car is found wanting. There are countless articles,

Rossi Wins 0ne Hundred!

July 7th, 2009

The residents of Assen(Netherlands) and its environs are very fortunate individuals. They got the opportunity to witness a master at work as he reached a milestone in his career. Valentino Rossi[/caption] Defending MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi went to Assen and wasted

Old School Rules

June 30th, 2009

At Dexterities any motor vehicle you own, assuming it is road worthy and safe may be entered. A course is laid out, usually using tyres and cones. The drivers then negotiate the various twists, turns and brief straight sections. The driver who records the

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