Hendrick Garage: California Dreaming

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Latvala: Conditions were appalling

Jari-Matti Latvala says his Rally of Portugal crash came in some of the most difficult driving conditions he has ever experienced. The Finn was leading the rally when he slid off the road near the end of Friday's opening stage

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MORE THAN 1000 FANS CELEBRATE MATT HAGAN'S 2011 FUNNY CAR CHAMPIONSHIP IN HIS HOMETOWN

MATT HAGAN 2011 FUNNY CAR CHAMPION CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (Dec. 19, 2011) More than 1000 fans and friends celebrated Matt Hagan's 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Funny Car championship at the special event hosted by Shelor Motor Mile in...

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Young driver test could be in Britain

Formula 1 teams are weighing up the idea of running this year's young driver test at Silverstone in the week after the British Grand Prix, AUTOSPORT has learned. The annual three-day run has taken place for the past two years, and is a chance for teams to try out young talent that would not otherwise get the opportunity to drive F1 machinery. Although the original idea was for the test to take place at the end of the season, as it did in 2010, last year it happened after the penultimate event in Abu Dhabi because teams did not want to stay on in Brazil after the finale.

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2012 Formula 1 British Grand Prix

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Young driver test could be in Britain

Formula 1 teams are weighing up the idea of running this year's young driver test at Silverstone in the week after the British Grand Prix, AUTOSPORT has learned. The annual three-day run has taken place for the past two years, and is a chance for teams to try out young talent that would not otherwise get the opportunity to drive F1 machinery. Although the original idea was for the test to take place at the end of the season, as it did in 2010, last year it happened after the penultimate event in Abu Dhabi because teams did not want to stay on in Brazil after the finale.

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Kurt Busch Overcoming Greek Mythology in Southern Virginia

Phoenix RacingMOORESVILLE, N.C., (March 28, 2012) ? Greek mythology introduced the hero Achilles as the central character and legendary warrior in the fabled Trojan War. It was foretold that the great Greek warrior would die in battle so, in an effort to prevent his death, Achilles? mother took him to the River Styx, which was...more»

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2011 MotoGP Highlights

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Bahrain and Formula 1

So a bunch of Formula 1 people have got together at a function in London and have said that Bahrain is a fine place to go; that there are no real problems there and that the media is to blame for the current situation. They say that protests are just being caused by a few [...]

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1991 GMC Topkick tractor

Hi all

 

 

This will be a “modern” tractor used for inner city deliveries and as a yard goat. I find a picture on Hanks Truck Picture from an ABF unit pulling a single axel probably 27 ft. trailer which impressed me and that is the reason for that idea.

 

First some facts to the truck:

 

1919 GMC Topkick

Single axel tractor

Engine Caterpillar 3208

Transmission 10 speed Eaton-Fuller RT-610

Air brake system

It will be a simple working truck a bit old and rusty

 

This truck is build up from old parts. The only thing which is new is the hood.

The parts:

Front bumper, grill with lights and the hood from P&P Resin Works

The frame and the front axel from Italeri

Tires and rims from Revell

The cab and the interior from AMT’s Chevrolet Silverado

The engine, transmission and the rear axel from AMT

And of course many parts from the spear box or better said from the junk yard

 

Here some pics from the start

 

 

 

I cut the hood away from the resin cab and the fenders from the AMT cab. I will use the AMT cab and the resin hood. The parts fit quite well but there is still some work to be done.

 

 

 

The frame is made out of some old Italeri frame parts. The entire holes I do not need were closed and sanded. Because the Italeri front leaf springs and the AMT rear leaf springs do not fit to each other I had to try some thing else. I used some old resin front leaf springs which are lower, with the Italeri front axel. The rear ones are from the Ford Louisville as well as the rear axel.

 

 

 

 

I put the cab with the hood on to the frame to see how it looks like. There is still a lot of work to be done but that little truck has a very special appearance. 

 

 

 

 

I use Revel rims and tires from the Kenworth dumper. I reworked them and made some two hole rims out of them. I think this rims fit well to that truck. These tires have a modern shape and grate for that truck.

 

 

 

Then I started with the hood. I cut down the lower part from the radiator grill and glued it to the hood. The front part of the frame was cut away, and to holder for the hood were glued into the frame. The whole construction fits quite well.

 

 

 

 

 

I put the cab on the frame for a test.

 

 

The next step is the front grill. I drilled holes in to each pit and then cut the rest of the material out until you can look through them.

 

 

 

I worked out the holder for the cab. I am not sure if they are 100% original because I didn’t find any detail pictures on that parts but I think they are ok for a model.

 

 

 

The next step was the front bumper. I reworked the original holders on the back and stretched the frame a bit so that when the parts were glued together it s possible to turn the wheels with out problems.

 

 

 

As far as the two holes were already in the front bumper I decided to use them for some tow hooks.

 

 

 

And here the idea for the trailer, 27 feet are perfect in my opinion.

 

 

So long Arnd

 

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NSCS Pole Report: Denny Hamlin wins pole at Fontana

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NASCAR drivers forced to step up wins

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Whitmarsh defends FOTA teams

Martin Whitmarsh has defended the decision of FOTA members to agree unilaterally to commercial terms offered by Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, even though he originally pushed hard for teams to stick together on the subject. Before Ferrari and Red Bull quit the organisation at the end of last year, FOTA was determined that its members remained united to give themselves a better bargaining position against Ecclestone. In an email that Whitmarsh sent to FOTA members at the end of 2010, a copy of which has been seen by AUTOSPORT, he wrote: "If the teams are able to reach an agreement on distribution we will undoubtedly, collectively be able to secure a more favourable overall total for the teams

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Webber says inters stint cost him

Mark Webber admitted that he took too long to get up to speed on intermediate tyres after only finishing fourth in the Malaysian Grand Prix. Red Bull was unable to fight for victory at Sepang, with Webber only moving up to fourth when his team-mate Sebastian Vettel relinquished the position late on having sustained a puncture in contact with Narain Karthikeyan's HRT.

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Red Bull under the spotlight

Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel celebrate with Red Bull boss Christian Horner on the podium © Getty Images

Sections of the international media have questioned Red Bull's strategic approach to the world championship. After Sebastian Vettel won the Brazilian Grand Prix from the team's points leader Mark Webber at Interlagos, Der Spiegel noted: "Red Bull gives (Fernando) Alonso wings". Not switching the places means that Spaniard Alonso can take his Ferrari to just second place this weekend in Abu Dhabi and be champion, whereas the alternative strategy would have set up Webber for a straight fight. "It is not easy for Webber to drive in a team that considers him a burden to be up against Vettel," said La Gazzetta dello Sport. Tuttosport noted that it seems "the Austrian team would be happier to lose than to see Webber beat Vettel". "No team orders at Red Bull. Another own goal," headlined La Repubblica. Joan Villadelprat wrote in his El Pais column: "Had Red Bull opted for Webber a few races ago, the Australian would probably now be champion." Red Bull, however, is unrepentant. Team owner Dietrich Mateschitz told Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper that "second under proper conditions can often be more valuable than a first". But there is a feeling that the team is not simply giving up the fight for the drivers' title. One columnist in Brazil's Globo wondered if Vettel's radio message in Abu Dhabi might sound something like 'So ... Mark is faster than you'. "I'm always in favour of leaving the fight on the track with equal chances for both sides," said Rubens Barrichello. "But I wonder if they would do that if the situation was in reverse. ?Mark has done a great job this year and he has been told by his team what position he is in," said Lewis Hamilton. "Against adversity he has kept at it. I want to see Mark win." Webber believes that, if a strategy is deployed, it will only be on the "last lap" of the season this weekend. "Sebastian is part of a team," said Niki Lauda, who believes Webber should be backed fully by Red Bull. "If he does anything it should be helping Webber and not just on the last lap." Webber is quoted by Bild newspaper: "It makes sense. Otherwise it would mean that Ferrari's team orders would have paid off for Fernando." Red Bull team boss Christian Horner hints that sense will ultimately prevail. "We have already given too many presents to Fernando this year," he is quoted by Autosprint.

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LeMons Good/Bad Idea of the Week: E30 BMW 325i With Chrysler Slant-Six Power

The LeMons racers of the deep South tend to be among the more innovative when it comes to unconventional modifications to their race cars. Last week, we looked at some crazy Southerners and their Cessna-wing-equipped Honda Civic. This week, we return to the South for a can’t-lose engine swap concept: a BMW E30 powered by [...]

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Official: Jeep drops details on six Easter Jeep Safari Concepts

Filed under: Aftermarket, Concept Cars, SUV, Truck, Jeep, Design/Style, Off-Road

Jeep has released details on six new concepts the company crafted for this year's Easter Jeep Safari, including the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Concept. And while that vehicle boasts a slew of off-road goodies, including tow hooks, aggressive Goodyear Wrangler rubber and a rear light bar, we're more interested in the wicked Mighty FC Concept pictured above.

Engineers built the Mighty FC as a tribute to the Jeep Forward Control that was offered between 1956 and 1965. Using a 2012 Wrangler Rubicon as a platform, the company stretched the wheelbase, stuck the cab ahead of the front axle and threw in a custom drop-side cargo box. Underneath, the Mighty FC uses a set of Mopar eight-lug portal axles, which offer a surprising amount of ground clearance without having to resort to a lift. If you like what you see, the axles are available for a combined price of $23,500. The truck rolls on 40-inch tires, and a King coil-over suspension handles the bumps and bruises of the trail.



Of course, the Jeep J-12 Concept (above, left) is equally delicious in its own right. An extended version of the JK-8 pickup, the concept began life as a 2012 Wrangler Unlimited, though the frame has been stretched a total of 18 inches. With a full six-foot bed, custom hood and unique fenders, the concept is straight awesome. Build it, Jeep.

The automaker also showed off an accessorized version of the standard Wrangler as well as a Wrangler Traildozer concept (above, right). The latter of the two was built by partnering with the off-road gurus at American Expedition Vehicles. With a 470-horsepower 6.4-liter V8 and a Getrag six-speed manual gearbox, the machine has the go-bits to tackle any trail. Dana 44 axles with electronic locking differentials at the front and rear are also part of the package.



Likewise, the Wrangler Apache concept (above, left) gets its power from the same fire-breathing Hemi, though that vehicle uses a Mopar conversion kit for the swap. With a beefy lift and 5.13 axles, the Apache should have no problem taking on the rocks of Moab.

Unfortunately, Chrysler has yet to release a full batch of official images for each vehicle, so went to their headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI, and shot them ourselves. Look below for the lot of them, as well as Chrysler's official press release.

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Lexus LF-LC concept could be produced - report

The Lexus LF-LC concept received critical acclaim when it was introduced at the North American International Auto Show and that praise has the company considering a production version.

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2012 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix

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MORE THAN 1000 FANS CELEBRATE MATT HAGAN'S 2011 FUNNY CAR CHAMPIONSHIP IN HIS HOMETOWN

MATT HAGAN 2011 FUNNY CAR CHAMPION CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (Dec. 19, 2011) More than 1000 fans and friends celebrated Matt Hagan's 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Funny Car championship at the special event hosted by Shelor Motor Mile in...

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Today?s Headlines

Budget Deal Would Create New Public Works Panel, Expand Governor’s Autonomy (NYT, News)
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City Reveals New Coney Island Boardwalk Entrance, Complete With Bike Racks [...]

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Electric-Car Predictions Set New Records [Bruce McCall]

The U.S. Wattage Council, the visionary consortium of Sunday-supplement editors, appliance-store owners, high-school shop teachers, and people who have taken rides in flying saucers, has announced that the electric automobile is finally poised to fulfill its century-old promise ?any minute now.? In one typical breakthrough, the electric car?s oft-lamented limited driving range has been almost [...]

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Domenicali: Malaysian GP win a boost

Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali hopes that Fernando Alonso's surprise victory in Malaysia acts as a spur for his team to do even more to develop its car. Although Alonso drove brilliantly to deliver a win at Sepang, the outfit is under no illusions that its F2012 needs to be improved a lot before it is a genuine match for title favourites McLaren and Red Bull. The team is expected to bring some updates to the next race in China

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Helio Castroneves wins IndyCar opener

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Whitmarsh defends FOTA teams

Martin Whitmarsh has defended the decision of FOTA members to agree unilaterally to commercial terms offered by Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, even though he originally pushed hard for teams to stick together on the subject. Before Ferrari and Red Bull quit the organisation at the end of last year, FOTA was determined that its members remained united to give themselves a better bargaining position against Ecclestone. In an email that Whitmarsh sent to FOTA members at the end of 2010, a copy of which has been seen by AUTOSPORT, he wrote: "If the teams are able to reach an agreement on distribution we will undoubtedly, collectively be able to secure a more favourable overall total for the teams

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Video: Nissan GT-R avoids disaster three times in a matter of seconds

Posted on 03.25.2012 18:00 by Kirby Filed under: Nissan | coupe | video | drag racing | sports cars | Nissan GT-R | Cars | Car News

We all understand the perils that come with engaging in something as dangerous as drag racing. But even if you’re pretty much risking life and limb at the thrill of the ride, a lot of people still strap on their seat belts to push the proverbial pedal to the metal.

This video, however, illustrates just how quickly things can go wrong in a drag strip. A pair of Nissan GT-Rs were primed and ready for some racing action but shortly after the green light turned on, the driver of one of the GT-Rs immediately loses control of his car, sending it spinning out of control and barely avoiding the cement walls not once, not twice, but three times!

Luckily, the driver managed to reign in his Godzilla before heading to the finish line with his car still intact and, more importantly, his body still in the right place.

Here’s to hoping the driver is more careful next time around.

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Valsecchi takes blame for ?lost? win

Davide Valsecchi claims that he did not deserve to win the opening GP2 race of the season after making a bad start from pole position. The DAMS driver recovered from a sluggish getaway to take second place behind race winner Luiz Razia, who charged away at the front unchallenged after capitalising on Valsecchi's error. "The team and my car deserved the win so it's a shame that I lost it," said Valsecchi.

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'The point of no confidence is quite near'

The wreckage of Jochen Rindt's car at Barcelona © Getty Images

An excellent insight into the world of F1 as it used to be can be found on the regularly-interesting Letters of Note website. It publishes a hitherto unseen letter from Jochen Rindt to Lotus boss Colin Chapman written shortly after Rindt?s crash at Barcelona which was a result of the wing system on Lotus 49 collapsing at speed.

?Colin. I have been racing F1 for 5 years and I have made one mistake (I rammed Chris Amon in Clermont Ferrand) and I had one accident in Zandvoort due to gear selection failure otherwise I managed to stay out of trouble. This situation changed rapidly since I joined your team. ?Honestly your cars are so quick that we would still be competitive with a few extra pounds used to make the weakest parts stronger, on top of that I think you ought to spend some time checking what your different employes are doing, I sure the wishbones on the F2 car would have looked different. Please give my suggestions some thought, I can only drive a car in which I have some confidence, and I feel the point of no confidence is quite near.?

A little more than a year later Rindt's Lotus suffered mechanical breakdown just before braking into one of the corners. He swerved violently to the left and crashed into a poorly-installed barrier, killing him instantly.

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Castroneves snaps IndyCar winless drought at St. Pete

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Mark Martin?s Twitter Account Hacked

MARK MARTIN No. 55 AARON?S DREAM MACHINE AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY PREVIEW CORNELIUS, N.C. ? No. 55 Aaron?s Dream Machine Toyota driver Mark Martin watched last weekend?s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway on television. But it wasn?t a peaceful weekend. Martin?s 60,000-follower Twitter account (@55markmartin) was hacked early Saturday morning rendering the 30-year [...]

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Red Bull urged to believe in itself

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has urged his team to keep faith that its work will help it get back to the front in Formula 1, with rivals McLaren having seized the advantage at the start of the campaign. McLaren delivered it second consecutive front row lock-out in Malaysia this weekend and, with Red Bull struggling to recapture the form that helped it secure back-to-back titles in the past two seasons, it is clear that the outfit has a big fight on its hands for the current campaign

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Fontana's the perfect place for Johnson to find his groove

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1956 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe WIP

Starting a new build and I've been wanting to build a 56 hardtop for awhile.  I have a 56 Nomad in dusk plum and Ivory and a 56 Delray that I did as a street machine. Now I need a Hardtop to add to my collection. So I picked up this Monogram kit over the holidays on sale somewhere. It's not a great kit but I think I can make it look respectable. I have some leftover and complete 56 Nomad PE that includes the longer hood and trunk Vs and badges for both, Bel Air script and badges for the rear fenders, and door handles and window cranks. I also have a bottle of Classic Copper metallic that is a little darker than Sierra Gold but close enough for me. I'm going to do a two-tone using Krylon Satin Almond for Adobe Beige to go with the copper. Looks like I have everything I need to get started!  Thanks for looking!

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