rvrdgsfn Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 I don't blame you Mindless not one bit... I still wish I could go someday.Anyway for those that follow V8 Supercars (coming to the US) here are a few liveries for their COTF....FordHoldenNissanMercedes coming soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathaway Browne Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Those liveries on the Fords are hideous! The Castrol banner isn't helping either, just clashes with the Pepsi colours.The two Nissans look nifty though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 As promised, Mercedes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysox Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Lotus-Renault is the best.Lotus F1 Team @Lotus_F1Team#WhatnottosayonValentinesDay... Hey E21, we never said you NEED a nose job. We just said it wouldn't hurt to consider it. @MichaelDanger19 | Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalcanuck Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 2013 Previews and Predictions (Part 1 of 7)F1: I think it will be a competitve year this year but it is going to be hard to top the parody that was last year. Expect Lotus to be strong because If they leave Kimi alone he knows what he has to do to win. McLaren is going to be a wild card IMO because Button is strong and consitant if the car wont brake down. Plus, Perez WILL win a race or two if so the USGP is going to be bigger. Red Bull and Ferrari's rivalry is going to be back with Massa trying to prove he belongs and Webber trying to make a strong case that he's not RBR's Guinea Pig, and then theres two people you might have heard of,Vettel and AlonsoChamp: Vettel/Alonso (Flip a coin thats whose getting it. It WILL come down to Brazil again)Dark Horse:Perez and WebberTeams Champ: Red Bull (Newey is a genius and the RB9 will be the car to beat)What Will happen: Mercedes and Lotus get more winsWhat Might happen:Marussia and Caterham get pointsWhat most likely won't happen: Sauber becomes a threat once again with Nico Hulkenburg proving he made a smart choice with leaving Force IndiaWorld Endurance Championship (Le Mans/ALMS) is Next Five-lights.blogspot.com - my Motorsports Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Hmmm good picks, I do like the choices so far but let me see....F1 predictions:Season:Te final era of the engines we are now familiar with will make this one of the toughest seasons to pick. The big 3 all are up for a challenge while Mercedes & Lotus Renault will come biting at the heels. Alonso & Massa are confident but will that stop "Das Wunderkid" or will he get his 4th straight, joining the ranks of the F1 elite. Hamilton is also going to prove that he can take Mercedes to the next level & Sergio has big shoes to fill. Plus, I'm gonna say this, don't count out KimiChamp: I'm gonna say Alonso, I think he can stop Vettel but it will be by the slimmest of margins.Dark horse: Kimi, I would love to see this happen.Constructors: FerrariWhat will happen: Lewis will get his first win with MercedesWhat might happen: Force India & Marussia folding after BrazilWhat most likely won't happen: Mark Webber, your F1 world champ.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysox Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Bold prediction: Lewis has a bad season due to his own driving but blames Merc @MichaelDanger19 | Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalcanuck Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 2013 Previews and Predictions (Part 2 of 7)World Endurance Championship/Le MansAudi's reign as top dog is offically over. Thats sums up 2013 in a nutshell as Toyota is looking to improve on a stellar debut season with the TS030 and with two full time entries in the WEC expect them to bring the fight to Audi. As for the Four Ring Boys they once again have updated their R18 E-Tron Quattro with new areo and body work. Expect P1 to be a dogfight as this is the last year of the current regulations. GTE is going to be the class to watch outside of LMP-2 because of the shear amount of cars in both classes. Porsche is "back" with a Factory program to get ready for their LMP-1 campaign in 2014, but their main challengers does not come from Europe but the good ol' USofA with the 2 V's, Viper and Vette.LMP-1 Champion/Le Mans Winner- Audi Car #2 Kristansen wins yet another 24Manufactures Champ- Toyota if they can stay out of trouble.Drivers Champ- Allan McNish and Tom KLMP-2 Champs- Starworks MotorsportsGTE Pro Winner- Corvette RacingGTE Am winner- Doesnt Matter so any Porsche teamGTE makes- VetteWhat Will: Audi Wins At Le Mans What Might:Viper also wins at their return to Le MansWhat Most Likely Wont:That Hydrogen Power car finishes at Le MansNEXT: V8 Supercars Five-lights.blogspot.com - my Motorsports Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolphinManatee Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Ford to bring turbo V6 engine, custom body To DP class next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 This is a thing of beauty. At least we can tell them apart now, get to work BMW.... Now hopefully Audi gets in the game. As for WEC predictions, I have to agree, I think this may be the last year of Audi dominance until the big boys come in, not just Toyota but Porsche will be involved and other rumors keep flying, with Ferrari, Jaguar, Nissan, Bently etc.... Audi thought they could breather after Peugot left, not so much after this year. So onto the predictions.LMP-1 Champion/Le Mans Winner- Audi Car #2Manufactures Champ- ToyotaDrivers Champ- Allan McNishLMP-2 Champs- LotusGTE Pro Winner- Corvette RacingGTE Am winner- A Porsche team GTE makes- VetteWhat Will: Corvette Wins At Le MansWhat Might:Toyota wins LeMansWhat Most Likely Wont: Delta Wing wins Le Mans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolphinManatee Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 This is a thing of beauty.Umm... that is not the new car. It is just the current car with the headlights covered w/Ford headlight decals. If it was the new car, then we would have seen more pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 hmmm, I would've thought that was it, it looked different but I guess it was the picture angle. Well in other news looks like Scorpion racing won't be involved with HRT, in a bit of irony, a auto recycling company bought there assets & one car went to Pirelli, as a test car...http://www.planetf1.com/driver/18227/8506009/HRT-cars-sold-to-recyclerWell, I'd still like to see a American team in F1.... Some day I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolphinManatee Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 New Global GT Platform Taking Shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathaway Browne Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Adrian Sutil is going to have a test in the Force India on Thursday, Jules Bianchi on Friday. One is likely to end up with the race seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 According to Niki Lauda, Vettel & Red Bull are going to be partners for a long time... but we all how things change in the world of F1. We are going to be hearing about this all season & next...http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/f1-sebastian-vettels-red-bull-contract-long-term-niki-lauda/Sebastian Vettel is locked into a "long term" contract with Red Bull, according to Niki Lauda.Triple world champion Lauda, now the Mercedes team's chairman, revealed he is aware of the precise term of the reigning world champion's current deal."I know Sebastian's contract with Red Bull and it's long term," the famous Austrian told Italian television Griglia di Partenza."That's why we didn't try to take him under contract at Mercedes," added Lauda.At the same time, Red Bull team owner Dietrich Mateschitz told Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport daily that Vettel is committed until the end of 2014."Anything else was never in question," said the billionaire.But what about 2015 and beyond? Would Red Bull consider signing Fernando Alonso, should German Vettel be wooed to Ferrari, who have ruled out putting the two together?"If he (Alonso) is still racing, then why not?" Mateschitz said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marble21 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Williams have released their 2013 car, which means all cars have now been unveiled.Which brings about this news story:Williams and Caterham exhaust systems deemed 'illegal' UBI FIDES IBI LUX ET ROBUR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathaway Browne Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Ah it wouldn't be the start of the season without Williams moaning about another's car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Williams car just feels so... empty, I can't explain it. Although I'm impressed that Pastor didn't crash while pulling the cloth off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathaway Browne Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I think the lack of sponsors makes it seem a little sparse. Now that AT&T and the Royal Bank of Scotland have gone, it looks like its just PDVSA and Experian. That's a real shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieMoon Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I gotta admit, I am really excited to watch IndyCar this season! Looks like A.J. Allmendinger is a shoe-in to drive the #2 Penske car this season. I do think he will score 4+ podiums, as well as one win. Still betting that Franchitti will win the championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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