Eric Scott the World Famous Go Fast Jet Pack Man today (10th May) set another fastest speed world record on a jet pack. Eric managed to achieve a staggering 68mph compared to his first attempt on F…
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What is wrong with the American racing scene? As I watch NASCAR, I get to the point that I enjoy it less and less, as the season goes on. I only watch the IRL/CART during the Indy 500 and only because I’ve always watched the 500. I have been an avid drag racer and have promoted the sport and use to follow Pro Stock faithfully.
Now it seems almost uninteresting, I’ve moved to following the Top Fuel and Funny Car ranks, and pray I get to see a Sportsman class race. Yet, I still love Sports Car racing and I’ve even gotten back into watching Formula 1.
Why have I gotten so down about the professional auto racing series in America? … Details
Red Bull boss Dietrich Mateschitz has warned that the Austrian energy drinks company will pull their teams out of Formula 1, should the budget cap rules for the 2010 World Championship remain as they are.
An optional budget cap of £40 million will be introduced next year by the FIA. Teams who sign up to the cap will be allowed greater technical freedom and other benefits, while those who choose to continue to spend freely will face rule restrictions, generating fears that a ‘two-tier’ championship could be created… Details
Defending Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton blasted his car after finishing out of points in ninth position at the Spanish Grand Prix.
The 24-year-old said his McLaren was so inconsistent along the Circuit de Catalunya it felt at times like driving on ice.
“What can I do?” he said after being lapped by race winner and fellow Briton Jenson Button. “I drove my heart out, as I always do, it’s just that the car is not good. I had no grip.”
He added: “It’s just a shame they (McLaren) haven’t given me a car to defend the championship with. It’s that bad because I’m driving the socks off it, yet there’s just no hope…Â Details