Volkswagen WRC rumour gathers momentum
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 Posted in Motorsports, Volkswagen | 1 Comment »Volkswagen recently supplied the course-opening cars at Rally Germany, of course, this in itself isn't cause to add to the rumours of the German marque joining WRC ranks. However, the following words from motorsport boss Kris Nissen do, "We've been ...
MINI Challenge ready for run to the title
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 Posted in MINI Challenge | No Comments »The Australian MINI Challenge series is about to awaken from its mid-season slumber. The pocket rockets will be on course at Phillip Island from 10–12 September. Chris Alajajian currently leads the series on 512 points. In second, on 464.5 points, is ...
Want to buy a WRC car?
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 Posted in MINI, Motorsports | 2 Comments »As most readers will be aware MINI and Prodrive recently announced a new partnership which is set to produce lovely little WRC racecar offspring. So, if you reckon the MINI Countryman is not all bad, plus you have a spare ...
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 photo gallery
Thursday, August 12th, 2010 Posted in Mercedes-Benz, Motorsports | 1 Comment »Good news for wannabe track day heroes, Mercedes-AMG GmbH are now taking orders for their SLS AMG GT3 racer. If you do want to kick sand in the faces of the Audi and Porsche kids you'll need to cough up ...
VIDEO: Monster Tajima climbs Pikes Peak
Thursday, August 12th, 2010 Posted in Motorsports, Suzuki | 3 Comments »Falken Tyres have been kind enough to post video of Nobuhiro "Monster" Tajima's assault at the 2010 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Tajima was at the wheel of a Suzuki SX4 and the little pocket rocket you see above has ...
Saab, Volkswagen next to join WRC?
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 Posted in Motorsports, Saab, Volkswagen | 3 Comments »A recent report from autosport suggests both Saab and Volkswagen are considering a future in WRC. Saab have a proud rallying history but haven't competed at the highest level in over 30 years. It's understood they could return in 2012 with ...
Formula One: Now more popular in Australia than V8 Supercars
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 Posted in Formula 1, Motorsports | 6 Comments »Support for Formula One in Australia is currently riding a wave popularity, thanks largely to the exploits of local lad Mark Webber. The Australian, of course, is currently leading the drivers title race and is in with a real chance ...
Dave Richards talking MINI and the WRC
Sunday, August 8th, 2010 Posted in MINI, Motorsports | 2 Comments »Dave Richards, Prodrive chairman, has been talking recently about the return of MINI to the world rally stage. You can see a brief television piece after the break. A more in-depth interview is also available on the WRC website. Here's ...
Porsche Carrera Cup set for Australian return in 2011
Saturday, July 31st, 2010 Posted in Motorsports, Porsche | No Comments »Australian race fans will once again be able to see the world's quickest one-make series in 2011 with the return of the Porsche Carrera Cup. The category was last seen on local race tracks in 2008 following the collapse of ...
2010 MINI Challenge - Round 4, Townsville
Saturday, July 31st, 2010 Posted in MINI Challenge | 1 Comment »Chris Alajajian extended his lead in the 2010 MINI Challenge by claiming the round in Townsville earlier this month. Reigning title holder Paul Stokell finshed Round 4 in second place and Beric Lynton, making his first appearance of the year, ...
MINI confirms WRC entry from 2011
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 Posted in MINI, Motorsports | 5 Comments »It's taken a few days longer than expected but MINI have just confirmed their plans to enter the World Rally Championship in 2011. The rally car will be based on the new Countryman platform. Proven rally outfit Prodrive have been ...
The air up there
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 Posted in Citroen, Motorsports | No Comments »Citroën Racing have released their favourite top ten "big air" images from their time in WRC. Some of the images are quite spectacular, as the pic above from Sebastien Ogier in Turkey shows. Check the rest out after the, erm, ...
The power of M
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 Posted in BMW, Motorsports | 3 Comments »A few days ago BMW celebrated the 25th anniversary of the mighty M3. They did so with a press release and a gallery of photos. Perhaps this video of a race-prepped E30 M3 lapping the Ring in under 7 minutes ...
Citroën confirms all-Sebastien WRC line up for 2011
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 Posted in Citroen, Motorsports | No Comments »In other WRC news there will be change at Citroën Racing for the 2011 season, but it won't be in their driver line up. Both Sebastien Loeb and Sebastien Ogier have been re-signed for next year. However, changes in WRC ...
MINI and Prodrive ready to announce WRC entry
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 Posted in MINI, Motorsports | 3 Comments »News has emerged that an announcement from MINI and Prodrive confirming a WRC entry is imminent. As the rendering above shows the rally car will be based on MINI's new four-door Countryman model and will derive its engine from the ...
