Motor Racing

Aradhana Gupta asked:


 

The car racing games have always been a thriller for people who love to play video games. The players make use of the various car games such as drag racer, Chevy racer and others that make playing games very exciting.

The car racing is both two dimensional as well as three dimensional in nature. These allow players to see every dimension of a car while racing. Moreover, the routes on which a race is being performed also becomes very prominent. The 3D technology allows players to see street light, red lights and headlights of approaching cars. One can also find ways through blockades on the way due to the introduction of 3D technology.

Such games can also be played online. In fact, online car racing is becoming very popular day by day. It is very common to find children indulged in playing the online games at home and in cyber cafes. Everyday, new games are being launched and people take inept interest in playing these games.

While playing the game, the users find it possible to indulge in car chase. One has to dash against other cars on the way, flip them off the road and cross the end mark first of all. Then the racer is declared the winner and a prize is set for wining the race. The prize may be in the form of declared money or just some points. The players find it fascinating and put on their effort to earn more points.

Information about the formula racing cars is available on the internet and users can actually download the ones that suit them right. One also gets the option to choose his car that ranges from Mercedes, Toyota and even rally cars. The objective is one, to hire the best car and win the race. The excitement of playing these games finds no end.

The online car racing games are available at amazing price rate. Some websites even offer it free of cost. So, players can keep themselves entertained by playing the games. In case of online car racing, the entertainment is doubled. This is because one can involve other players and experience a thrilling game.

 

Michael Walker asked:


a One Racing is, quite simply, the paramount of karting. It is the professional form of the sport in its entirety. Formula One is an international phenomenon, a media conglomerate that rakes in millions and millions of dollars a year from advertising, sponsorship, and broadcast revenues. Professional drivers with millionaire bank accounts race these majestic kart marvels that are unprecedented, flush with technological luxuries - everything from hard to produce lightweight frames that glide the machine to tires with unsurpassed grooving style that exemplify powerful movement on the circuit.

There is no sport that bests epitomizes the term “global sport” like Formula One racing. Many countries serve as active participants in shaping the professional karting scene - for example, Malaysia is a hot spot for racing (Fernando Alonso, a Spanish-born driver under Team Renault recently won a race there) and Italy plays a vital role in designing and manufacturing first class, top-of-the-line karts. Drivers and racing personalities hail from all parts of the word - you have the charismatic and popular Italian Renault boss Flavio Briatore, the handsome young 23 year old racing prodigy in Fernando Alonso who stars in a Renault Megane commercial with his pet pig, and one of the highest earning sports figures in world history in Michael Schumacher. Rivalries are common in Formula One - adding the edge of excitement with every zip of the curve and nitrous boost of the machine.

In order to better become acquainted with Formula One racing, we must understand its organization. Karting goes way beyond pitting 3 2-cycle engine machines against each other on an oval circuit. Formula One is divided into drivers & their respective teams. Under such trademark car companies like Renault, Ferrari, and Toyota - each driver has an assembling cast of staffers consisting of mechanics, engineers, and designers all working towards one goal: to make that speedster faster using all the resources at their disposal. Headed by team bosses that are adept at creating sponsorship opportunities and assembling the best cast for each team, Formula One employs the finest specialists in the business with backgrounds in computer and automobile - even specialists with aerospace experience! High end, (rare technology reserved for space projects) in some instances, create the fastest and most efficient car possible. According to FI rules, racing teams must design, construct, and built their own karts from scratch. The staff is the pride of each individual team - capable and able to win every 57 lap enduro race from Malaysia to Great Britain.

Formula One cars can be summed up in two words: technological marvels. These sleek, low riding gems ripping through laps at speeds topping 200 mph. consist of more than just a chassis, an engine, and four wheels. For starters, the engine is located behind the cockpit as opposed to standard automobiles. They consist of 10 cylinder engines that produce heat which propel the kart forward. Team engineers are always looking into ways to make their engines more powerful. Currently, 1000 bhp (a scale for horsepower) has not been topped - it is up to the teams to produce an engine which would fare well supporting speed as well as support the chassis. And as we know, there is a snug open cockpit for Jarno Trulli to maneuver his machine in.

Construction of Formula One race cars is unprecedented. The first rule of thumb in designing a bonafide piece of framework is to make it weigh as least as possible. Less kart weight correlates to faster speeds. For this reason, team brains use lightweight material that is hard to construct. The minimum weight of a kart must be 600 kg including the driver. This ensures a level playing field, although teams are allowed to keep their money making construction methods a secret from other teams. Team staff is very highly regarded in the Formula One business. Their technological and dynamical know-how of the machines they build is a valuable asset to any team. And like free agents, they are lured and signed by the likes of companies creating a recruiting war for their services. Of course, there are restrictions for creating karts. You cannot add nitro boosts to your machine or use technology that resembles life in the year 3000. Teams are always looking to bend the rules slightly and coming up ways to beat the competition legally.

Professional kart tires have to have optimum characteristics to ensure smooth driving. For one, tires have to have grooving technology built into them. For the novices, grooves are indented lines in tires that allow for it to slow down considerably on turns and to adapt to the track surface. No matter what the technology, kart tires are simply not adept at withstanding the rigors of asphalt, concrete, and dirt. For this reason, Formula One racers are allotted two pit stops during the course of a 57 lap race to change tires. If you’ve ever watched a Formula One race, team staffers with lightning quick hands have an extremely limited time for which to remove and replace tires in the pit stop - often times not exceeding over 7 seconds! Regulations are placed on tire grooves (a minimum of four) to allow for an even playing field for all racers. Remember enthusiasts, grooves serve more to slow down the kart than to speed it up.

Chassis construction with its illustrious carbon fiber material, tires with indented grooves, team specialists with a knack for speed, and engines which burn heat like calories is the epitome of a Formula One race car. All of these attributes contribute to the performance of the vehicle in racing lap after lap. As a result of all this technology, Formula One cars leave people breathless reaching consistent speeds of 200 mph. on the race track. More impressive is the time needed to go from 0 mph to 100 mph - 5 seconds! Formula One is only moving forward with the advent of new features - like improved horsepower engines, more lightweight materials, new ballasts to add weight to the car, and more. Behind that stylish, mind blowing chassis that pique our interest is that top-class technology that makes Formula One racing so great.

Thomas Pretty asked:


The world of Formula 1 is still trying to acclimatise to the loss of the traction control systems. While sponsors and merchandise producers are happy with the prospect of more exciting races and an increase in spin offs and accidents, drivers and teams are slightly more apprehensive. The next race in Bahrain will be the ultimate test of the new regulations as historically this GP is one of the most heavily TC reliant in the Formula 1 calendar.

The Bahrain GP will give sponsors and merchandise producers the chance to promote a race that will offer high octane excitement and entertainment. Due to the layout of this Formula 1 circuit, containing many tight corners and short straights, the drivers will be put under added pressure to perform and bring the cars home. Whether they can do this will either please sponsors and merchandise companies or make them question their dealings.

Tyre supplier Bridgestone has raised concerns over the TC regulations. It stated that rather than aid the drivers at all times, the majority of the time it purely kept the tyre temperatures to a decent level for handling. As of yet however we have not seen a race in wet conditions. This will be a true test of all the drivers as a Formula 1 car is next to impossible to control once the heavens open. Sponsors and merchandise producers will be keenly watching the first wet race to see which drivers have the skill level to control their cars.

The other major change to the Formula 1 rule this year was that engine breaking systems would also be removed from the cars. These systems had helped with the slowing of the cars and as a result of their removal, a number of lock ups and drivers overshooting corners has been evident in the preliminary races of the season. Sponsors and merchandise suppliers will be hoping that as the best drivers in the world, they will be able to cope with these changes and still provide entertaining races and exciting racing moments.

These two changes have already had a huge impact and the season is still in its infancy. Drivers have to take far more care of their tyres in order to finish races and remain competitive. Merchandise companies and sponsors will not be thrilled with this development as it may mean that races will become less exciting as every driver on the circuit is purely trying to maintain his position and the performance of his tyres. Hopefully this will not be the case; from the first two races it is clear that some drivers will still push their cars to the limit no matter what.

Another rule change that has come to light since the Malaysian GP is that Formula 1 authorities have decided to yet again change the rules for qualifying. Sponsors, merchandise suppliers and fans alike will be dreading yet another change but seemingly this one is at least logical. Following the chaotic situation in the last GP when drivers who were returning to the pit extremely slow to save fuel for the race held up other drivers bosses have made a change. The change sees a maximum lap time that cars will be able to put in when returning to the pits, it is hoped this will make qualifying safer for those on flying laps.

With rule changes happening nearly every week in Formula 1 it is unsurprising that so many fans seem somewhat lost when it comes to race weekends. As a motor sport fan, it is of course preferable to ensure the safety of drivers, but the constant rule changing can be annoying. As long as the excitement of races is increased and the overtaking manoeuvres and pit lane dramas continue, the vast majority will stay loyal to the sport.

Anthony Fontanelle asked:


BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen divulges the crucial events in the recent Montreal race. He also gave hints on what is expected at the upcoming race in Indianapolis.

Asked about Robert Kubica’s crash in last Sunday’s race, Theissen said: “I was unable to judge the severity of the accident by the initial television pictures. Then seeing the first impact in the replay gave us all a huge shock. I was waiting on the pit wall watching the screens until the rescue work was completed and then went over to the Medical Center to see Robert. Having established that he had not suffered any serious injuries, I returned to the team to tell them the good news and followed the remainder of the race from the pit wall.”

Kubica was discharged from the hospital two days after the crash. The Pole intimated that he is ready to race at the U.S. Grand Prix. “It’s great that he feels ready to race and is not experiencing any after-effects from the accident. The Chief Medical Officer will have the final say after Robert has been examined in Indianapolis on Thursday. We are prepared in case Robert will not be able to drive. But, of course, we are all hoping that he will line up in the car at the weekend. The ideal scenario for me would be for us all to put the accident behind us quickly with a good performance in the race,” Theissen commented.

At present, BMW is inspecting what was left in Kubica’s car including BMW radiator fan and chassis. [Kubica's F1.07] chassis will be examined in Hinwil and we will try to understand as much as possible about the accident. However, the damage profile gives us information we can use to further refine our calculations and further improve monocoque construction in the future. At any rate, the damage to the F1.07-07 chassis is so severe that it will not be used again on the track. If it can be repaired at all we will use it on the test rig. If it is totally beyond repair, it will be scrapped.”

The Montreal race triggered debate on the efficiency of life-saving safety technology in Formula One cars and the possibility of transferring them to road vehicles. Theissen said, “The demands involved in series production are different from those in F1, as are the materials used. However, the aim is the same - to produce a durable passenger cell surrounded by crash elements which efficiently absorb impact energy. Everyday practicality, comfort and manufacturing costs all play a role in the production of road cars. In Formula One we do whatever is technically possible. The passenger cell and restraint systems are tailored to one person.”

He added, “In a series-produced vehicle, there are four, five or even more people on board. A road vehicle will generally be built from steel or aluminium, whereas an F1 monocoque is made of carbon fibre. While road vehicles have a crumple zone, the passenger cell of a formula racing car is surrounded by crash elements and designed to absorb the extreme forces generated by a collision. Formula One cars have to pass increasingly stringent FIA tests.”

Despite Kubica’s horrible crash, BMW Sauber has one thing to celebrate - Nick Heidfeld grabbing second place. Moreover, the victory pulled the team’s score upwards. “I’m really proud of this team. Nick certainly did not finish second by default. All the incidents in Sunday’s race took place behind him. That second place was his on merit - he was simply faster than one of the McLarens and both Ferraris.”

Thomas Pretty asked:


Formula 1 has long been considered one of the richest sports in the world, mainly due to the gargantuan amounts paid by merchandise producers, sponsors and event organisers. Bernie Ecclestone, the major force behind securing merchandise, sponsor and track site deals is rapidly becoming a hate figure amongst fans of the sport for his uncompromising pursuit of profit.

One of the primary causes of discontent amongst Formula 1 fans has been the creation of night races. The original cause of these races was to make race times more appealing to fans in Europe when races were being held in place in different time zones. Naturally sponsors and merchandisers were more than happy with the situation as Europe is now the largest market for Formula 1.

The first night race was to be held in Singapore as the temperatures in this part of the world are incredibly hot during the day so a night race was hoped to combine lower night temperatures and increased European audience numbers. Perfect for sponsors and merchandise companies alike who would benefit from more trackside spectators and wider worldwide audiences.

Ecclestone however has been accused of greed as he has suggested that the Australian Grand Prix also be held at night. This has angered Australian Formula 1 fans greatly, unlike the Singapore GP the grandstands in Australia are packed every year and so the need for a night race is negated. It is seen as a move purely to provide further revenue to sponsors and merchandise companies who seemingly make enough as it is.

Ecclestone has become somewhat of a scapegoat to Australian Formula 1 fans as he has previously stated that securing a large European audience is his main objective. Understandably fans in the southern hemisphere feel offended at what is essentially an insult.

Putting the requirements of one set of fans over another in a sport that is so international is a dangerous precedent. Ecclestone is believed to have pushed the idea of a night race to the Australian event organisers. Ultimately whether it goes ahead or not, any deal will result in more money for the Formula 1 authorities.

This is however one of the ways Formula 1 makes money. Not just by sponsorships and merchandise deals but by threatening tracks that they will be removed from the race calendar. In the past this has been an effective way to drive up the fees the tracks must pay. Ecclestone has a history of doing this, as the almost constant headlines of ‘British GP in jeopardy’ will testify. The calls for Silverstone to improve have been unending and through this pressure fees have been increased and work on the track has been forced.

But why is Ecclestone insisting that the Australian GP be staged at night? Why not put pressure upon the Chinese and Japanese event organisers? There are a number of reasons behind this. As the first GP of the Formula 1 season Australia needs to attract as many viewers as possible for sponsors and merchandise producers to continue their huge deals.

Also as the Chinese government has invested millions in the GP track, any changes to their contract will result in strife for F1 authorities; as will forcing anything upon the Japanese who already pay extortionate fees to host their national event.

Critics have asked why the European audience is held in such high regard by Formula 1 chiefs. Until a few years ago revenues for sponsorship and merchandise in Europe were paltry. It was only Britain and Italy who followed races consistently and only in recent times, after the successes of Schumacher and Alonso has the sport became popular in Germany and Spain.

In contrast Australia, Brazil and Canada have followed races fervently for years and are understandably annoyed at Ecclestone’s pro-European standpoint. Hopefully races like Australia and Japan will be able to retain their independence from the business practises of this motorbike dealer from Southeast London. If all races that side of the world are played out at night surely the novelty will wear off and the sport will suffer.

Nickolove Lovemore asked:


The Grand Prix Formula One race at Fuji Speedway, Japan, the first in 30 years, was a lesson in mastery and a thrilling race that will probably be talked about and analysed by fans for years to come. It was particularly sweet for Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) who, with his win, opened up a 12 point lead over his nearest rival and team mate Fernando Alonso.

Heavy rain that hardly abated throughout the duration of the race made the racing track so treacherous that the race started behind the safety car. The incessant downpour made the track a living thing whose surface was continually changing.

Mist obscured sections of the track so that even the commentators had difficulty in seeing the action clearly. The driver’s helmets were foggy. Their side mirrors were rendered useless and they could hardly see what was in front of them.

A Formula One driver has to use his senses of sight, hearing and touch when driving. Yet even bringing these senses to a heightened state of awareness was often to no avail. These exceptionally skilled and conditioned drivers were often just along for the ride as their cars even though equipped with Bridgestone’s extreme wet tyres still couldn’t shift enough water to enable their deep treads to get a grip on the slippery surface.

All of the drivers experienced moments when their car aquaplaned and they were rendered passengers trapped inside their technical masterpieces. Aquaplaning caused Alonso to crash out at Turn 6 leaving a trial of debris across the track. The collision brought out the safety car for a second time. And, for Alonso, any thoughts of breaking that elusive 100-point barrier were put on hold.

It was something that Hamilton said after the race which he admitted felt like the longest race of his life that made me reflect on the subject of mastery. He had never driven in wet conditions before and it was a tribute to his natural talent a racing driver how well he drove during that dramatic race. It was like watching a master-class although even he was not to escape unscathed. At Turn 14, Robert Kubica (BMW) side-whacked him and his car spun off the track. It was a tense moment and a relief to see him steer the car back onto the track again.

Fortunately, although Hamilton said he could hear an ominous vibration in his car which persisted throughout the remainder of the race, any damage that was caused was not serious enough to force him to make a premature departure from the race but the incident did result in him dropping temporarily to sixth place. So what was it he said?

“The last few laps the team were telling me to slow down as I was a second faster than anyone else but I was going as slow, really, as I felt comfortable doing.”

For a non-racing driver hurtling along at speeds in excess of 100 mph in such wet conditions where you often cannot even see the other drivers would seem suicidal. But for Hamilton it was a thrill. You could see it in his face afterwards, not simply because he won the event but because, in so doing, he had passed another test and demonstrated his prowess as a racing driver. Team Manager, Ron Dennis, said over the radio:

“So we can tick off racing in the wet, then?”

David Coulthard (Red Bull) sums up this particular Grand Prix experience beautifully and honestly:

“That was very, very difficult. It’s a crazy thing to be a racing driver. On the one hand you’re scared, but on the other you’re having the time of your life because every moment you’re right on the edge even on the straights.”

When you become a master at something it becomes easy. Hamilton has not only mastered Formula One racing but he has also conquered his mindset. It is this that enables him to give outstanding performances under the most demanding of conditions. There were some drivers who felt that the race should not have been held at all. That’s up for debate but a true champion likes to be tested.

When you achieve mastery, creating outstanding performances time and time again and achieving outstanding results will become the norm. It will seem effortless. You will find that to perform at anything less than this level will actually be more demanding. You too will not want to slow down.

Uchenna Ani-Okoye asked:


When it comes to racing or sports that are centered on cars, there are a number of different sports that automatically come to mind. One of those sports is NASCAR. Although NASCAR could easily be considered one of the most popular sports, in the United States, there is another sport that is rapidly increasing in popularity. That sport is known as Formula D Racing or Formula Drifting.

Have you heard of Formula D Racing before? Although there is a good chance that you have, there is also a good chance that you haven’t. This is mostly due to the fact that professional drifting is relatively new in the United States. The first professional drifting event was held in the United States in 2004. That event and the popularity that it generated led to the creation of the Formula Drift Championship series.

Since it was first officially brought to the United States, in 2004, Formula Drifting has been seen by thousands, if not millions of Americans. Many of these Americans choose to watch coverage of Formula Drifting events on television, while others make the journey to see a live Formula D event. In addition to fans, there has also been a general interest in the sport. In fact, many fans want to become professional drifters, just like their favourite drivers. As previously mentioned, you may or may not be familiar with the sport. If you are unfamiliar with Formula D Racing, you may be wondering what all the hype is about. If you are, you are definitely not alone.

When examining the popularity of Formula Drifting, it is important to remember that there are a number of different reasons for its popularity. Formula Drifting has a fairly large fan following. Each of those fans has their own reasons for following the sport, often on a regular basis. Despite the fact that many fans have their own reasons for watching and enjoying Formula D Racing, there are a number of common reasons. Perhaps, the most common reason being the excitement of the sport.

Formula D Racing is unlike a number of other popular racing sports. Drivers must successfully manoeuvre themselves around the course; a course that is regularly filed with a turns. In those turns, drivers must use unique drifting techniques. These techniques, performed by inexperienced drivers could be disastrous, but most professional drivers are able to control their cars, especially when the cars begin to lose control. Formula D Racing events typically comprise of a qualifying race and a head-to-head battle. The qualifying races are individually done, but they are still exciting. The head-to-head battles, also known as tandem battles, are often where the most excitement can be found.

In addition to it action packed excitement, Formula D Racing is also popular because it is easy to watch. As previously mentioned, you can easily watch a live Formula Drifting event or watch coverage of one on television. Formula D Racing has teamed up with G4TV. This popular television network is available with a wide variety of different cable and satellite providers, including Direct TV and Time Warner Cable. By checking your programming guide, you should easily be able to determine whether or not you currently subscribe to the G4TV network. If you do not, in most cases, you should easily be able to upgrade for only a few dollars a month.

Formula D Racing is also popular in the United States, because like with televised events, it is fairly easy to see a live event. Live events take place all across the United States. In 2006, there were seven events; however, it is expected that more will be added in the future. If you are live near one of these events, you will find that tickets are fairly easy to afford. On average, tickets range from twenty to twenty-five dollars a person. Considering the excitement that you will get for the day, the ticket prices are well worth it.

As you can easily see, there are a number of different reasons why Formula Drifting is so popular in the United States. As the sport continues to grow, it is likely that the popularity will as well.

Anu Kool asked:


The production and development of the graphics of different computer race car games nowadays have been extremely revolutionary because more and more computer games software have been discovered that could support any kinds of game consoles. Several popular 3D car racing games have been in the world of computer games for so many years already, and you can find so many varieties of 3D car racing games according to your fancy. One good thing is that you never have to spend a single cent to enjoy these games.

There is a huge selection of 3D car racing games that caters and suits everyone’s fancy, both grown-ups and kids. Do not be surprised if women play these kinds of games in the near future as well. The long list of the most popular 3D car racing games among 3D car racing games aficionados includes, fugitive takedown, GH racer, frog race, and formula racing, just to name a few.

Now, let us take a deeper look at some of the 3D car racing games; its characteristics that make them popular among car racing games players. Topping the list here is the formula racing which was based on the actual famous formula racing in some parts of Europe. The popularity of formula racing has invaded not only the different race tracks of Europe and Americas; it has also penetrated the world of internet. The development of 3D car racing games like the formula racing has opened wide doors to those who want to experience the excitement of a car racing, but due to some reasons, cannot afford to have those amazing and expensive formula racing cars. With the help of the 3D technology, anyone who wishes to play any 3D car racing games can now play till their hearts content for free!

Another 3D car racing game that is highly-rated by the car racing games enthusiasts is the fugitive takedown. This is one of the coolest and fun 3D car racing games because you get to play here a good guy who drives a police car to chase precarious mobsters on the street. One of the modes of fugitive takedown is the “pursuit” - wherein you will have to run after the car of the dangerous fugitive and crash into it until you finally get hold of them. The other mode is the “time trial” - wherein you have to compete with a ghost driver once you have finished your first lap and after your race information has been saved up. The last but not least mode of fugitive takedown is the “hit and run” - in this mode you will have to play against the law by crashing as many people that are walking along the street as you possibly can.

One of the newest 3D car racing games is the “fish truck” which is also gaining fame among the fans. Your primary mission here is to transport securely and to protect your truck of fish from hungry and vicious birds with the use of your weapons as you traverse the long stretches of the streets. For more information on the latest racing games available check out PlayCarRacingGames.ws