Need for Speed has helped to define automotive culture for millions of fans with its embrace of the car lifestyle and its cool rebellious attitude. Electronic Arts has now unveiled the details of what is in store for the franchise over the next 12 months, as the property expands to new platforms, new categories and new media.
Need for Speed is committed to providing unique and customized experiences for all types of racing fans by establishing three independent series; simulation, action and arcade racing. Each series will be developed by a highly-specialized team dedicated to delivering the ultimate racing experiences to car enthusiasts around the world – whether they be interested in adrenaline action, arcade fun or authentic simulation… More info
A formal announcement of a two-car American formula one team to be based in the Charlotte, North Carolina area is planned for later this month, one of the two principals in that team confirmed to the Charlotte Observer and ThatsRacin.com.
Ken Anderson said in a telephone interview that “95% of what you might have seen” about those plans in publications and on websites covering the world’s most popular form of motor sport is true.
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Scott Speed knows he’s going to have to put up with a lot of abuse and criticism in his rookie season this year – from fans, from other drivers. And the former Formula One driver is prepared to take it.
“It’s my spot to,” Speed said. “I’m a rookie by huge standards. I’m learning a lot. These guys all have a lot more experience. They’re a lot better than me. It would be stupid to go in there and not take some stuff because some guy cut me off or put me up high. It is my time. I need to learn. When I get good and I’m fighting for championships it’s going to be a different story.”
Fighting for a title was what Speed was doing in October in the final ARCA Series race of the year at Toledo when he was taken out by the driver trailing Speed in the points, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. …Â More info
The hairpin bends of Donington Park race track are designed to challenge the most skilled of drivers – but even worldclass racers would find it hard to keep up with the twists and turns behind the scenes at this illustrious venue, which from next year is supposed be the new home of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix.
Last July, when Donington Park grabbed the rights to the Grand Prix from rival Silverstone, the move was seen as a coup for Simon Gillett and Lee Gill, the two men behind the Leicestershire circuit who had masterminded the deal with Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone…Â More infoÂ