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Plan for a Trip to Baku and Formula 1 Experience

Maybelle Casper — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 03:30:00 +0000

In June 2022, Baku will host the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for the fifth time. However, you don’t have to be a “petrol head” to enjoy this fantastic race. Indeed, the noise of the cars and the cheers of the 71,000 spectators is something to behold. In fact, you can’t compare the live experience to sitting at home on your couch.

The Excitement of the Race

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is a street race in the city centre. There is a ferocious sense of anticipation when the twenty cars line up on the starting grid, with the drivers revving their engines and the smell of engine fuel filling the air. Indeed, the noise of the cars passing you on the 2.2 kilometres straight will get your adrenaline pumping.

When the drivers switch down on the gears on the narrowest part of any track on the circuit, you will hear the crowd roar. In Baku, you are lucky enough to be close to the action. So, check out how quickly they replace the tyres. Verstappen holds the record with 1.8 seconds. Mind-boggling. Your ears will still be ringing long after the race has finished. Book your trip to Baku F1 here! Don’t miss out on the Grand Prix in Azerbaijan this year.

Having Fun on Road Trips

Maybelle Casper — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 07:57:34 +0000

Taking a road trip as a family is a great experience that will give every member of the family plenty of time to have fun and enjoy a little quality time during the journey. However, it is essential to plan ahead in order to make sure that your children are entertained on the way and that the goes runs smoothly. Here are some of the things you can do to avoid hassle and have fun during a road trip. Play games with the kids during the road trip to prevent them from getting bored and fighting with each other. There is a large selection of classic car games you could choose and one popular option is I Spy, let children use their imagination. This is also a good way to help the children to improve their vocabulary by learning new words and you can award extra pints if you wish for use of imagination and words with many syllables. Another popular road trip game is 20 Questions, where one person thinks of something and the other player has 20 guesses to discover what they are thinking of. You can put your own twists on this game if you wish by assigning categories and giving the other players points if they guess correctly. Playing a virtual reality game is an interactive experience that people of all ages can enjoy. There are numerous different genres to choose from including puzzle games, adventure games and even short videos and films that capture the attention of viewers. A large number of different types of games have been optimised for the virtual reality world to make them come to life. Having a sing along is another great way to connect as a family and lift everyone’s spirits. By using some of these suggestions the time is sure to fly past and before you know it you will be at your destination.

Top 5 drivers in racing 2015

Maybelle Casper — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 07:24:19 +0000

It is true that race fans are a rabid bunch, and it is never easy to compile a list of top drivers without raising some controversy. You may have your own favourites, but some drivers have really taken racing to another level and played a role in making it a mainstream sport. Fans flock to see cars driven with great skill at great speed. Here are some real motor racing heroes of the modern era from the main professional racing disciplines.Lewis HamiltonLewis Hamilton is among the fastest, immensely talented, and tough-to-beat racers professional racing has ever seen. Currently racing for the Mercedes team, he is 2008, 2014, and 2015 F1 World Champion. In 2015, he became the first British driver ever to win back-to-back Formula-One world titles. With the 32nd victory of his career, he now claims the fifth spot on the all-time championship list alongside many famous names like Nelson Piquet, Niki Lauda and Ayrton Senna. He is also the first non-German racer to win 10 races in a season.Jeff GordonCurrently driving the No. 24 Chevrolet SS, Gordon has already won four NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in a seven-year span and is responsible for making auto racing a mainstream American sport. He started racing at the age of 5 and joined NASCAR’s circuit in 1992. After claiming his third win in Daytona 500 in 2005, he went on to accumulate a modern-record of 30 Top-10 finishes in 2007. He is the point leader in the 67th season of professional stock car racing.Nasser Al-AttiyahThis Qatari rally driver was the 2006 Production World Rally Champion. He is also 2014 WRC2 Champion and an eight-time Middle East Rally Champion. Al-Attiyah is also 2015 Dakar Rally winner and currently competes in the Middle East Rally Championship and World Rally Championship for the Qatar World Rally Team.Scott DixonDixon from New Zealand is a quadruple Indy Car Champion. He competes for Chip Ganassi Racing and has already claimed the championship four times in 2003, 2008, 2013, and 2015. Quite amazingly, he also won the 92nd Indianapolis 500 from pole position. He is the leading non-U.S. driver to compete in American Championship Cars. He has 37 wins in the current Indy Car series. His fans love him and put him in the list of 33 greatest drivers in Indianapolis 500 history.Timo BernhardThe German driver has a long list of wins under his belt, with victories in all top sports car endurance races, including 24 hours of Daytona, 24 hours of Le Mans, and the 12 hours of Sebring. He won his first title when he was just 10 – it was at the junior karting slalom. Now an important part of Porsche’s Le Mans LMP1 project, he is among the most successful German sports car drivers. He drives the Porsche 919 Hybrid in the 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship season and is currently holding a twelve-point lead over Audi’s team.

Modify Your Car for Racing

Maybelle Casper — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 05:22:06 +0000

Racing is an excellent way to enjoy heart-pounding excitement while making the most out of your current vehicle. One common hobby for do-it-yourself enthusiasts is to modify their car for the world of racing. What are some of the basic considerations to take into account?SpeedAny car specifically intended to race will obviously need to be quite fast. Even the most high-powered engines can only go so far in terms of raw horsepower. One innovative means to circumvent this limitation is through the use of nitrous oxide. The intention of this compound is to help the existing fuel burn more efficiently. This will result in much higher fuel efficiency and a greater level of acceleration.ControlNot being able to properly control your vehicle can dramatically affect your lap times and cause undue wear to the tyres. Should you desire to keep the weight of the car down while enjoying a better sense of traction, it is wise to choose a custom-made spoiler. The aerodynamic qualities of a spoiler will cause the rear of the car to “hug” the track. Thus, you are able to experience greater levels of control during high speeds.SafetyAny professional racer is well aware that safety should never be compromised for speed. The same concept holds true for the novice. You always should equip your vehicle with a number of safety features. A five-point racing harness is one of the most important items to purchase. Reinforced roll cages are also very common; critical if you are involved in an accident or if the vehicle spins out of control. A fire extinguisher should be close by. Finally, the correct tyres should be chosen in accordance with the track and the existing weather conditions.Modifying your vehicle for racing is a fun and rewarding hobby. These are only a few examples of the interesting work that can be performed.

The Best Sites for Racing News

Maybelle Casper — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 06:19:01 +0000

Keeping up with the fast-paced sport of racing can be challenging for those who lead equally hectic lives. With the help of the Internet, there are now a number of different portals to choose from. What are a handful of the most trustworthy sites and which features set them apart from the more “generic” options?Auto WeekThere are several reasons why Auto Week is found at the top of the Google search results. Not only is this site updated on an hourly basis, but all of the largest competitions such as NASCAR and Formula One are likewise covered. In-depth analyses, interviews with the top racers and news regarding upcoming events are all available with the click of a button.MotorsportMotorsport.com is one of the oldest and most respected online racing sites. Much like Auto Week, Motorsport offers its visitors all of the latest news regarding this white-knuckle sport. There is also a live television feed for those who do not have the time to tune in to their favourite competitions. There are literally hundreds of different videos to peruse and users are able to purchase tickets to upcoming races directly through Motorsport (via outbound links).Sportscar365One of the benefits in regards to Sportscar365 is that the website offers its users a very clean layout. A navigation bar across the top provides direct links to competitions, the latest videos, interviews with racers and top events such as GT Racing and the Le Mans circuit. A final convenience in regards to this site is that there are direct outbound links to associated channels on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. So, on-the-go browsing could not be simpler.Whether you have just begun to follow this sport or you are a die-hard racing fan, these three sites are not to be missed. We would also note that each one can be viewed on tablets and smartphones.

Best Way to Start your Racing Career

Maybelle Casper — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 12:14:59 +0000

To start a motor racing career, there are a number of different avenues that can be taken. While it is easier to begin at a young age, that is, as a child, it is still possible to forge a racing career until around the age of twenty-five. For those older than this, a professional career is unlikely, but there are still options to race and be involved in the sport.KartingA great way to start is by going go-karting and entering kart races. Karting teaches the basics of racing, ‘like understeering and oversteering and how to adapt the kart to the race track to make it fast’. It will also fuel competitiveness, which is a vital element of success.Road and Racing LicencesOnce drivers reach their teens, learning to drive is the first step to mastering car racing. Following this, short courses at a racing school will transfer the rudiments learnt from karting and road driving to the race track. The courses should impart valuable theory, techniques and feedback, and provides an exciting taster of a racing career. Drivers should then work towards their ARDS (Association of Racing Drivers Schools) National B Competition Licence. While tuition and a racing licence costs money, amounts are usually affordable, with a short course staring at around £300 and a licence costing approximately £100.Junior ChampionshipsFunding will continue to be a major component of an early racing career. It is important to enter as many races as possible in order to build experience, improve technique and gain recognition. A junior championship enables drivers as young as fourteen to race, and such a competition will require £13,000 to £15,000 upfront to enter. In the UK, the Ginetta Junior Championship is one of the most prestigious races for fourteen to seventeen-year-olds.SponsorshipSponsorship is the best way to fund a racing career, but gaining support can be difficult, especially in the early stages. Initially, many drivers seek financial backing from their family and relatives’ firms until they progress to higher level championships. Once drivers reach the recognised feeder classes, they should contact local businesses to appeal for sponsorship, ensuring that they present their request as a solid business proposition.Starting as an AdultAspiring racing drivers who begin in adulthood should take similar steps to those outlined above, but they may also want to join a sports car club or familiarise themselves with racing by becoming a track marshal. While it can be trickier to forge a racing career starting in adulthood, it is not impossible, particularly for those with natural talent and determination. Although referencing the US racing scene, older aspiring racing drivers should check out the post by MadCat360 on this forum thread about how to become a professional racing driver. In their words, ‘If you genuinely love to drive fast, and have a fundamental need to do so, you’ll probably find a way to make it work’.