2012 DTM schedule - the start of a new era

Channel: Saloon Cars/Trucks	Class: DTM
In 2012, the DTM will already be taking on its 13th season since its restart in the year 2000. With BMW, the third German premium car manufacturer is making its comeback in the most popular international touring car series and will thus be competing against Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

Source: Gerrit Wolsink

From the VW People-Moving Dept.: Three-Row Crossover Moves Forward, Next Tiguan To Be More U.S.-Friendly

When we spoke with Volkswagen’s U.S. boss Jonathan Browning last April, he told us that the company was very seriously considering a three-row SUV. We can now confirm—though not by way of Mr. Browning—that the company is moving ahead with its Honda Pilot–fighter. The SUV almost definitely will be built in Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant [...]

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Auto GP adds boost system

Auto GP will introduce an 'overboost' system for the 2012 season. Each driver will be able to trigger a brief 50 horsepower boost on 10 occasions during each race using a button on the steering wheel

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Freestyle Stunt Masterpiece!

YES! One of my favorite street bike stunt videos in a long time! Sick editing!!

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Moto GP - Valentino Rossi Wins the Czech Grand Prix

The Italian Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi took the victory at the latest Moto GP Grand Prix in the Czech Republic after defeating Ducati rider Casey Stoner despite the Australian's good performance leading the competition. Toni Elías who is also a Ducati rider arrived in second place after a sensational race.

With this achievement Rossi adds twenty-five extra points to his name and now is fifty points away from the Australian Stoner while there are only six races remaining to finish the championship.

Other two strong rivals are the Spaniards; Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) and Dani Pedrosa (Honda) who did not have a very impressive race and finished in tenth and fifteenth position respectively. Unfortunately for Pedrosa he is no more a candidate to win this year's title. Another unexpected finish was that of Andrea Dovizioso (Honda) who finished in ninth place.

The Czech Grand Prix was considered a new chapter in the fight both riders Stoner and Rossi put up at Laguna Seca a few weeks ago. During the exit in pole position Stoner quickly took advantage over Rossi who led a small group behind him, among them were John Hopkins (Kawasaki) and, after him, Anthony West (Kawasaki), Chris Vermeulen (Suzuki) and Pedrosa.

In the third lap Elías reached the eighth position while Pedrosa began to fade behind to the ninth place and in the following lap Stoner just could not keep up the paste and also felt behind the group situation that favored Rossi was able to lead with a seven second of advantage.

By the fifth lap Pedrosa had already lost enough positions and was in thirteenth place. The peak of the competition was reached only within seconds after when Stoner completely lost control of his motorcycle falling to the ground. Despite his actions to continue racing and setting his motorcycle on track, he became aware that the right part of the handlebars was broken and he had to withdraw. Rossi was then advised by his teammates that Stoner was no longer behind him and he had the track completely for himself.

For the remaining part of the race the rider Toni Elías showed an impressive display of speed reaching the second place and keeping it until the very end of the race; this was without a doubt an unforgettable weekend for the young rider. Meanwhile, Randy de Puniet also faced mechanical problems and finished last.

Currently, the Italian Valentino Rossi leads the Moto GP World Championship with a total of 237 points followed by the defending champion, the Australian racing star Casey Stoner, who is also one of the favorites to win the title. The Spaniard Dani Pedrosa remains third, with 172 points and Jorge Lorenzo is in fourth place with 120 points. Even though the championship is not over yet we can see how the pieces are adjusting as we start to see whom the next world champion may be.

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Alonso: Aggression flattered Ferrari

Fernando Alonso believes Ferrari was made to look more competitive than it really was at times this year, because of its aggressive approach to racing. On the back of another challenging race in Brazil, where early hopes of a podium finish were dashed when he struggled for pace on the harder compound tyres, Alonso believes that it has been hard to judge what Ferrari's true form has been this year. "I think we have been over performing a little with the soft tyre," explained Alonso.

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V8 Supercar’s Most Unpredictable Weekend

Channel: Saloon Cars/Trucks	Class: V8 Supercars
IN two short years, the finale of the V8 Supercars Championship ndash; the Sydney Telstra 500 ndash; has become the most punishing of any event on the calendar.

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Jamie Green wins DTM finale at Hockenheim

Channel: Saloon Cars/Trucks	Class: DTM
Jamie Green (Mercedes-Benz) is the winner of the DTM season finale at the Hockenheimring Baden-Wuuml;rttemberg.

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RACV Motorclassica

RACV Motorclassica
Date: 21-OCT-11 to 23-OCT-11

Australia’s most prestigious international classic, vintage and veteran car event will return to Melbourne in 2011, showcasing more than $100 million of the world’s most rare, desirable and collectable classic cars and motorcycles over three days at the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne

Venue: Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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DUMAS' FLYER MAKES AUDI FASTEST IN MONDAY TESTING

Channel: Sports amp; GT Cars	Class: ALMS / IMSA Lites
Preview of an epic battle for Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta...

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