Chris Forsberg in Action
Check out this cool video of Chris Forsberg from VIMBY and let us know what you think.
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Cyber Evo Returns
World Time Attack just announced that the Cyber Evo will be returning to defend its World Time Attack Champion title. After winning World Time Attack Challenge 2010 it hasn’t been seen too much, but the team said they had a “fantastic experience” last year and this is the only event they will be doing in 2011.
The Time Attack website also says that the team will be upgrading the engine for more horsepower and strengthening the rear wing assembly after losing it at Eastern Creek in the final session. So, for Time Attack fans who want to see the Cyber Evo again, you will in 2011 at Eastern Creek on August 5-6.
How to Charge Your Car Battery With Red Wine!
Next time you go to start your car and realize you have a dead battery, go grab a bottle of wine. This video tutorial shows you how to charge your car battery with red wine.
You’re welcome.
Mazdatrix brings rotary power to Gymkhana Grid Invitational
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Mazdatrix brings rotary power to Gymkhana Grid Invitational
December 15, 2010 (Signal Hill, Calif.) – One of the more unique events for the Mazdatrix team in the 2010 season was the Gymkhana Grid Invitational, held December 3-4 at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale in Irwindale, California.
Spurred by the worldwide success of Ken Block’s Gymkhana videos, the Gymkhana Grid Invitational featured two classes of cars – all-wheel-drive and rear-wheel-drive, enabling Kyle Mohan to bring out his Mazdatrix / Nexen Mazda RX-7 FC3S for one last 2010 competition. The former Formula Drift Pro Championship car contested the west coast Redline Time Attack season, as well as an IDRC drag race.
Gymkhana would bring together two of those elements, as the two mirrored courses began with a drag race from a Christmas tree before drivers had to navigate the tight course consisting of figure eights, a box, slalom, and a 720 degree corner before crossing the finish line. Calling upon all of his skills as a Formula Drift and Redline Time Attack driver, Mohan wheeled his RX-7 to sixth in qualifying.
In the first round of eliminations, he would go up against Japanese driver Toshiki Yoshioka. The two drivers ran time staggeringly close to each other, putting on the best head-to-head battle of the day, but Yoshioki emerged victorious after two runs with a combined advantage of a little more than one second.
“Gymkhana is really fun, and even though we lost by a small amount we still had a great time,” said Mohan. “It will be interesting to see what happens next season with Gymkhana Grid. Having completed this event, we now have a long list of changes we would make to our Mazdatrix / Nexen Mazda RX-7 to pick up some more time in a Gymkhana event.”
Mazdatrix promoted rotary performance throughout the day with the team’s RX-8 that competes in Redline Time Attack, as well as the team’s 1983 Mazda RX-7 FB that is a former SCCA and NASA race car.
With the racing season now officially wrapped up, the team at Mazdatrix will now retire to their metal building in Signal Hill to make their Mazdas even faster for the 2011 racing season. Keep an eye on mazdatrixracing.com for announcements on their 2011 racing plans.
One Smart Car
Weird video of the day. Nineteen college girls from Karachi, Pakistan cram into a car to get into the Guinness Book of World Records.
Wait, what? Just watch.
The Ten Most Hotly Anticipated New Cars
Based on feedback and suggestions from users, Jalopnik has identified what they think are the ten most hotly anticipated new cars of the future.
Check out their top ten (and when they should be available). Do you agree or disagree? Have any better suggestions?
The Ten Most Hotly Anticipated New Cars
10.) Ford Focus ST/RS (2012)
9.) 2013 Dodge Viper (Late 2012 at the earliest)
8.) Volkswagen Golf R (2012)
7.) Subaru/Toyota/Scion FR-S (Fall 2011)
6.) New Stratos (2011)
5.) Abarth SS (2012/2013)
4.) McLaren MP4-12C (2011)
3.) Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid (Late 2012)
2.) Audi Quattro (The future?)
1.) Chevy G8/Caprice/El Camino (2012)
Let us know what you think.
