I have mentioned this in my race report of the Bahrain Grand Prix, but I want to draw more attention to it here, since I think it’s a very curious subject that has been little discussed so far this season.
Formula One has introduced this year an energy-saving device known as Kinetic Energy Recover Systems, or KERS, that is supposed to show off how the series is moving toward environmentally relevant technology. KERS is also supposed to be making use of the fabulously quick development of the series, which improves car technology at a much faster rate …Â Details
Former Formula One driver Juan Pablo Montoya, trying to take full advantage of his first US stock car pole, was undone by a late-race wreck and settled for 20th at Sunday’s Aaron’s 499.
The Colombian’s Chevrolet was clipped by US rival Denny Hamlin as both tried to move into position for a run at the lead. Montoya tried to regain control but his car was slammed into that of rival Bobby Labonte.
When the ninth wreck of the race ended, nine cars were …Â Details
PORSCHES LEAD POINTS AFTER 3RD IN DP, 4TH IN GT AT VIR GRAND-AM
Brumos Porsche Riley Grabs DP Podium Spot in Rolex Grand-Am Race at Virginia; Farnbacher Loles Takes Fourth in GT; Porsche Drivers and Team on Top of near Top of All Points after Round Two
ALTON, VA – April 25 — Brumos Racing grabbed a controversial podium finish in Saturday’s Rolex Grand- Am Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 race at Virginia International Raceway, and the Farnbacher Loles Racing Porsche GT3 finished fourth in GT…Â Details
Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty won the Rolex Sports Car Series Bosch Engineering 250 Saturday at the Virginia International Raceway, as Gurney held off Michael Valiante in a five-minute sprint to the checkered flag set up by the race’s fourth and final caution period.
Without that caution period, neither Fogarty nor Valiante would have made it to the finish as both drivers were running low on fuel. But with the yellow both drivers were able to drive flat-out to the finish line, with Valiante having to settle for second after trying desperately to find a way by Gurney’s Pontiac Riley during the final lap…Â DetailsÂ