Earlier this month, Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced he will leave Dale Earnhardt Inc., the team that his legendary father started. The most popular NASCAR driver of the day said he will race for a new team when the season begins next year. His decision came after failing to take control of DEI from stepmother Teresa Earnhardt. After the first startled reaction of the NASCAR nation, the industry was filled with speculation and expectations that the young Earnhardt would go after the current season. While his own team competing in the Busch Series, experts expect him a solid team that will compete in the Nextel Cup Series can be found. This is due to the fact that running a team at this level a lot of funding and while Earnhardt Jr. gets a lot of money from his sponsor needed, it’s not as big as the big budget race teams. Recently, Earnhardt conversations to talk with Joe Gibbs Racing, and JGR, owned by the Hall of Fame football coach Joe Gibbs. Recently, the respective team owners took a break from the Redskins training camp to enjoy the All-Star Challenge. During the event, Joe Gibbs commented on the talks say that Dale Junior is on the way to joining JGR. Although he talked about Dale Jr., he has not indicated whether it will take in Earnhardt for the next season or not. "We talked a lot about the previous week and were quite frank about it," says Gibbs. "Right now we’re not going to comment about her and to let complacency. We think we have said about what is important. . At present it is not going to do it right to talk about more "He added that:" Junior must go through the normal deal and we’ll see what happens. The things we do (Joe Gibbs Racing) effects a lot of people do not do something and I think we need to talk. "Meanwhile, in turn, Earnhardt said he was" delighted "with developments in his search for a new team. "Things are good," Earnhardt said. "We do not have a hit speed bumps or other obstacles, and the temperature of the conversations we have had up to this point very well." Although the popular driver can trust in his quest for a new team, many of his fans are impatiently waiting for news that would tell them Earnhardt will race for next season to come. While JGR has yet to take in Dale Earnhardt Jr. for next season, Rick Hendrick of Hendrick Motorsports said there is no room in their team for Dale Junior. In an interview with the Associated Press, Hendrick has this to say about Dale Jr: "We are good friends and I talked to him, because I really want him the best decision and do the best for himself. But now, I’m full. "Meanwhile, another team that is seen by some as a good choice for the popular driver Richard Childress Racing. This is the team for his deceased father drove and won championships. But so far it seems that Dale Junior is avoiding falling into the shadow of his father as he is not in talks with the RCR. Recently, Richard Childress, owner of the team commented on the plight of the most popular NASCAR driver of the day. "Dale is like family to me," Childress said. "I remember him from a child growing up. He knows I’m always there for him. I wish him the best advice and I will support him where he goes. I support what he wants to do. We have not spoken since he made his decision. I just want him some time and look at what there is to take. Right time will come when we talk. . And if it’s in the cards, whatever will be will be "He added that:" Everyone would like to have Dale Jr. drive for them. I know he would fit in our organization. Our drivers, I spoke with them. I know they would fit with him and the crew chiefs. It mixes. It should not only good for Dale Jr. to come, but for all of our sponsors, our race teams, for all concerned. And that is the same where it goes. "If ever Junior joined RCR, there are talks that the team would be the No. 3 car that his father drove for the team and tragically deceased is to revive. Although Junior admitted he is not comfortable driving the No. 3 car. Indeed, there are those who would like to follow step by Dale Jr. to see his father by joining Richard Childress Racing, but there are people who disagree say that Junior needs to make a name for his own and that means stay away of RCR and the No. 3. car.But one thing is certain though, Junior has to concentrate on racing in particular that he recently had 100 points which puts him outside the top twelve in the driver standings docked. He is currently ranked 14th with 1160 points, 721 points behind leader Jeff Gordon. So far he has only recorded one top-five finish and four top ten finishes. Although he was driving a Chevrolet Impala, which currently dominates today’s Nextel Cup Series as a high-powered sports car equipped with the Dynomax exhaust dominates an entry level sedan, Dale Junior seems to struggle. For now, Earnhardt must focus on racing for DEI, after all, would be the last year he will ride for the team of his father.
Tags: Drivers, football, Nascar, racing, sport, TeamLewis Hamilton, the sensational rookie this season, experienced the flip side of Formula One when he Mclaren private test session in Valencia interrupted by a high speed crash. Fortunately, the Formula One championship leader climbed out of the car and impaled unhurt.Hamilton braked too late into the tire wall at Sainte Devote, the first corner at the end of the pit straight, with half hour stay in the afternoon session interrupted by crashes on the metal-fenced streets of Monte Carlo. Hamilton, 22, who leads the drivers’ championship, has an unbeaten record at Monaco after his previous visits in GP2 and F3 cars. But Thursday, he was one of five drivers to crash. "Everyone makes mistakes, and I’m only human, I lost the back end, tried to brake too fast, but she went into the wall," Hamilton told reporters. "I just locked the rear wheels, and just as it came before the apex I lost the back end, tried to brake too fast, but she went into the wall." "This is a mistake that all drivers it, I’d rather it was a practice session where the limits of the car to find than in a qualifying where he takes on a criminal network or hinders his race, "said Ron Dennis, the McLaren boss. "Finding the limit on this circuit is a challenge for every driver. I would rather not have a bent racing car but in the circumstances we are pretty comfortable with his contribution to the season. He has a few brownie points still in hand. "Lewis is unharmed. However, the MP4-22 he was driving was badly damaged and will not be repaired in Valencia for Lewis to continue his test tomorrow, "said McLaren. "The cause of the accident is being investigated." "I hope he wins a race not too long, but it’s not good to describe him as a favorite for Monaco," said the director of competitive McLaren works engine partner. "He’s been exceptional second three times in a row. He has fantastic races (in Monaco) in the past. He is a street racer. He likes those types of tracks. But now the focus is perhaps too much on him, "Mercedes motorsport boss Norbert Haug said season.Hamilton Hamilton, the youngest driver in the world championship lead, was the third fastest driver, behind team-mate Fernando Alonso and Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen – both former Monaco winners. With Hamilton of the action, double world champion Alonso will be familiar to prosecute session at the Spanish circuit. Alonso was fastest in both sessions and the only driver to lap under 1min16. His best lap in the afternoon after running 1min15.940 1min16.973 in the morning. The Monaco race, one of the most famous in Formula One, has been making fans anticipating the best action they can forget BMW distributor and other problems.
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The longest race of the season at six hundred miles, the Coca-Cola 600 held at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. While some may have expected that superstars like Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson will win the race, it was a whole new cast who sits at the top of the podium after the race. The reason for the region is how the winner and runner-ups are a gamble that certainly paid off taken. During the final stages of the race, the big guns went to the pits to refill their fuel, but some remained on the tracks and went to the region to complete. Casey Mears racing for Hendrick Motorsports took the victory by completing the top five were JJ Yeley, Kyle Petty, Reed Sorenson and Brian Vickers. These drivers posted their best finish for the season just because they gambled that their fuel will hold until she passed the finish line.Kyle Petty has not finished in the top five ten years humbly said it was team effort that could place them as high third. "I think if you look at the top three or four … I’d say they all team efforts. We had nothing to lose, "said Petty. This third place finish for Petty is the best he has had since 1997. "A 600-mile race is a long race, nobody does it by himself. I think this is a great example of why this is a team sport and how important the teams, "he says added.Meanwhile, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was visibly disappointed that he finished eighth after counting at a higher placed finish:" I thought I was second, man! I did not know those guys stayed out. I would rather finished third or second, as we should. But some of those guys can afford to gamble. "Dale Earnhardt is currently looking for a new team and it seems that the top five finishers in the race are looking for ways to save their jobs. There are questions about how performance Mears and Earnhardt could replace him after this season. J.J. Yeley who finished second will also be asked for his performance. But he downplayed the possibility that Earnhardt would replace him with Joe Gibbs Racing said: "If I get fired, I get fired. There are a few other places I can go. I’m not worried about getting a ride. If I could not find anything in Nextel Cup, I’ll go back and race sprint cars. That’s all I know how to do, whether here or somewhere else. "The cars that drivers drive are known for their power and who believe that conventional cars equipped with a lively aftermarket part and these cars are what these drivers need to ensure that they continue to race for their team and keep coming with victories like this.
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McLaren rookie Lewis Hamilton has broken record after record in the fastest motor sport in the planet. The British driver became the youngest person to secure a Formula One contract, while he was just thirteen years old. He also became the first driver of African or Caribbean descent to compete in Formula One. Hamilton is the youngest driver in the driver’s championship lead after his second at the Spanish Grand Prix. He is also the only rookie to have finished in the top three after all his five races so far this season.Currently, Hamilton is tied in points with teammate Fernando Alonso in the championship of the driver. Technically, however, Alonso is number one in the rankings due to the fact that he won two races this season, while Hamilton is one race win. This fact indicates consistency Hamilton as he posted third place finish in the first race season and after that he took every second. The British driver is now eyeing his first win in his Formula One career. His next chance will be at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada, who would host the Canadian Grand Prix. "I can not wait to get back on track and continue to focus on racing," said the rookie. It may be recalled that the rookie was caught in the middle of a controversy after the Monaco Grand Prix.After this race, the FIA, the governing body of the sport the McLaren Mercedes team investigated the charge that the team may have violated "team to "limitation. It was investigated because Hamilton was apparently told not to overtake his teammate Alonso in the race. After the examination, however, the FIA revealed that the team violated no rule to say: "McLaren were able to perform an optimum team strategy because they had a substantial advantage over all other cars. They did nothing which could be described as interfering with the race result. "With that controversy, Hamilton, Alonso and the team can now concentrate on the task at hand. And that is their Formula One cars prepare the McLaren MP4-22 which comes with a Mercedes-Benz 108T is equipped for the engine works properly with the help of the Mercedes alternator and all necessary components. Hamilton needs in particular to familiarize themselves with the circuit. "This is my debut at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve," said Hamilton. While this may be seen as a disadvantage for the rookie, he is convinced that he will perform well at the Canadian Grand Prix. "Because of the opportunities there are to pass, it seems a great track to compete on," said Hamilton. "It has some very specific characteristics such as the low grip, the long straights, hard braking and so on. My first round will focus on understanding all these and the best way up the trail of good times to get away. I have completed preparatory work with my engineers at the McLaren Technology Centre specific to Canada and the U.S., and it will be great to finally get on track, "said the young driver.The race is scheduled on the tenth of June and world will wait or Hamilton his first victory of his fledgling Formula One career.
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Pontiac Daytona Prototype (DP) and GT Teams Ready for the race at the Glen
Pontiac Daytona Prototype (DP) and GT teams are preparing for the second distance race of the season — the Sahle Six hours at the Glen and the round six of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve which will be conducted on June 9, 2007, Watkins Glen International Raceway Saturday.The is considered a historic 3.4-mile layout and 11 turns, this is the third longest race on the Rolex Series schedule. The six-hour race will feature both GT and DP cars racing together for the first time in Mexico City.With the DP, the maker of high quality Pontiac Pontiac oxygen sensor has succeeded in a perfect pole qualifying streak for 2007 to maintain. The top position was dominated by Pontiac power, three teams and four drivers. Colin Braun driving the No. 75 Krohn Racing Pontiac Riley, the pole in Mexico City and also at Virginia International Raceway. Jan Magnussen driver of the No. 10 Sun Trust has received mention in the first place at Homestead. Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty GAINSCO Pontiac have been the two start points to their credit, one of the Rolex 24, while the second at Laguna Seca. Gurney and Fogarty hoping to get their second victory of the season with the first arrival in Mexico City. The California duo are heading in the season and consistently qualifying on the first or second in every race so far.The No.10 SunTrust Wayne Taylor Racing team will have a new director to close the fold at the Glen have. Jonathan Cochet is a Frenchman and will share duties with seasoned veteran Max Angelelli. Cochet, a wealth of open-wheel experience to help and some DP mile drive to the camp this weekend SunTrust race.Currently Khron Racing team is the defending winners of the six hours last year. Colin Braun was unable to participate last year because the track contains small cigarette marketing contracts and prohibited from participating in the race drivers. But Braun is now 18 years old and with Pontiac power and teammate Max Papis, the younger of the opinion that they are better chance to win this season. The No.91 Riley-Matthews Motorsports Pontiac Riley, which was driven by Jim Mathews and Marc Goosens is looking for a factor in the race this weekend. The duo has dramatically improved with every race that they have joined and are now eyeing a top finish.For the No. 06 Pontiac GXP.R, Andy Pilgrim, Tim Lewis Jr. and Leighton Reese join the Glen. All three drivers are fresh off a win last week with Reese and Lewis Jr. victorious at Lime Rock, and Charlotte won Pilgrim Cadillac World Challenge CTSV car.Paul Edwards and Kelly Collins currently sit third in the GT driver point standings. The duo has been fast all year and has led major committees in the last two events at Lime Rock and Laguna Seca. It will be number 07 Banner Pontiac GXP.R to the Glen and hopes for their first victory of the season to come. The Six Hours of The Glen will begin on Saturday, June 9 at 11:00 pm and will be broadcast on SPEED Channel in two segments. The first segment will begin at 11:00 AM EDT while the second part, the action at 2:30 p.m. on again until the finish of the race.
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Motorsports world welcomes any driver with enthusiasm
knowledge and commitment to race. Kevin Lacroix is the latest driver for Brooks Associates Racing. He started competing in the Cooper Tires Presents The champ Car Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda last weekend and will again be competing in the Mazda Champ Car Grand Prix of Portland presented by Joe’s Sports
where he was the # 10 Uni-Select drive. The 18-year-old French Canadian racer since he was a child already in the open wheel fast track. At age 7
he began his career in karting
where he was chosen by one of the highest officers of the “Stars of Karting.” Because the official was impressed by its performance
he received a scholarship to the BMW racing school in Spain. For the first time
he drove there in open wheel at the age of 16 and quickly had four victories and six podiums. He successfully completed the second place in the Formula BMW-American championship
and take note of this
finished in the top ten five times in fourteen matches. Great
is not it. At age 17
he competed in Star Mazda
where he was second at the end of the Championship.John Brooks
the Brooks Associates Racing team owner
said they were able to test for two days with Kevin last week Firebird. He notes that a bit surprising from Montreal to the young driver who was immediately fast times. He added that a rising star Kevin lively and an additional strength to the Champ Car Atlantic series shows. The team was certainly very glad to have him. Kevin said he felt pleased and happy part of a competitive team. He was optimistic that even they did not meet the pre-season tests
their team is to be competitive when they work together. He regarded the two-day practice in a Firebird hard enough for them to a number of stages and the Grand Prix this season to get. For the rest of the season
replacing Kevin Joe D’Agostino. The team owner said that Joe the budget was not enough this time
so he was unable to continue. Nevertheless
John’s hopes for Joe to run again in the second half of this season because he is a committed young driver whose future in Moto Sports in trending is good. About Auto Racing Mazda and Mazda Motor Corporation is the sponsor of the Star Mazda Championship. Besides auto-part manufacturing
including Mazda tail lights
the company is also known in the world of motorsport. In the field of racing
Mazda has been successful with two-rotor
three-rotor
rotor and four cars. Private racers have much success with stock and modified Mazda cars with Wankel engines. Mazda’s competition in race started on October 20
1968. That was when two Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S coupes the Ultra 84 hours endurance race in Marathon de la Route at the Nurburgring included. A car finished fourth placer and the other broke an axle after 81 hours.
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For the second time, the Manthey Racing team succeeded again as it won the 24-hour endurance race at the Nurburgring. Porsche drivers Timo Bernhard, Romain Dumas and Marc Lieb, along with Marcel Tiemann beat more than 200 riders with a one-lap advantage. The team players were driving their new Porsche 911 GT3 RSR that is well equipped with high quality parts like Porsche oxygen sensor. In front of a crowd of 210,000 spectators, the success of the 35th edition of the long distance classic records the eighth victory for a Porsche. Run by Land Motorsport, the 911 GT3 RSR was in third place behind the Dodge Viper Zakspeed Racing. After commencement of the pile, the Manthey Racing four drivers speed from the beginning. The weather was a challenge due to the combination of heat, rain and fog. But this does not prevent the team win. Bernhard, Dumas, Lieb and Tiemann were still in perfect driving condition. The Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, developed and built in Weissach also finished his first race at the Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race without any technical problems or defects. Hartmut Kristen, head of the happy racing, said that the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR again confirmed his potential because of its unmistakable win. It complements the efforts exerted by the largely Manthey Racing team who do a nice work. He notes that the four drivers ran fast laps at exactly the right time. He further said that the team drivers were more cautious as the situation warranted it and this contributed greatly to the team winning again. He was very happy that their drivers characteristics of a large long-distance pilot radiated. He added that the Nurburgring Porsche means a lot and that was because of all the Porsche teams, which in turn put the racing team one step higher. Olaf Manthey, the team boss could hardly believe his fortune. According to him, before he had to wait a really long time to get what for him is the biggest game in the world. But now, their team won for the second consecutive year from pole position. He sees today’s victory as a great gift for him and his wife Renate for their silver anniversary this weekend. The story of the 2007 marathon will be marked in history as one of the most unusual races. The Eifel classic had to be postponed for nearly two hours because of the tormenting rain. At 4:51 in the afternoon, the rain stopped and so the race began. Then, at 3:54 in the morning, thick fog hampered the race. In fact, the race management was obliged to interrupt the event for about five-and-a-half hours. So the restart took place at 9:31 in the morning. After the race, Timo Bernhard said that winning the Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race in two consecutive years is “a dream come true.” According to him, they managed to find a good set-up to the idiosyncrasies of the Nordschleife in the Long Distance Championship. He was so thankful for the cooperation of the new 911 GT3 RSR, which had not been a problem, even a single or a minor, about 24 hours. Romain Dumas responded that the event was great. He was particularly surprised that his race on the Nordschleife for the third time now and he won the recent and one of the most important competitions worldwide. He said the track was one-of-a-kind and the unpredictable weather a lot of pressure on them. He added that many of his experiences in the race, he would never forget driving in thick fog during the night. Marc Lieb was also especially proud of winning the biggest race in Germany. He said his class victory confirmed the 24-hour events in Daytona and Le Mans and an overall victory in Spa. He believes the team success in the Nürburgring a very special one. This was the third time Marcel Tiemann to the winners’ trophy to be held on the stage of this 24-hour endurance race. He said the reliability and fast cars are the requirements to win the race. He fills the whole team for a job well done last weekend.
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In a recent interview, Mike Accavitti, director of Dodge brand and SRT Marketing and Communications, unveiled the company’s struggles, goals and more. Accavitti addressed how the new nose for the charger and put them behind the Avenger. "The more change you have in an organization, the more change you have in a race car, the more things you should operate. I think in all honesty I think the teams underestimated the impact of both these changes would have. We tested the nose together a few times last year. We all came to a conclusion. We all agreed that the right thing to do. Each team had one entrance and every team agreed that, "he said.He added," When we face the car, it influenced the suspension setup more on that downforce tracks than we had expected. It’s taken a while to get our arms around what the problems were and some action plans in place. Simultaneously, we try to figure out the COT, so that’s really what kind of got us behind the eight ball. We feel like we really picking up some steam now in our performance, average performance finish the show. "Accavitti also hinted how they underestimated the load bed. "What we underestimated was the workload both the new nose and the COT would challenge us with. On the COT, we really do not understand about as good as we should have on that vehicle and how it was going to perform in one package. We can only test so much. We learn as we go, the teams are taking actions to identify what the problems are. . Again, I think they all have a tremendous progress, particularly the Penske organization "Asked to explain the problems Kasey Kahne, Accavitti has this to say:" Kasey is the real deal. We have the greatest confidence in the Evernham Motorsports and Kasey Organization. They are a class act team and they do what they must do to Kasey back in Victory Lane. You are more familiar with this sport than I am. It is very difficult to explain how people can go from winning a whole boatload of races one year not winning a race for a while. We have seen that over and over again. Sometimes it is the sophomore jinx. Sometimes the "other things" Speaking about the success of Newman’s Dodge team and other struggles, Accavitti said. " This is one of the biggest problems we had. We can go incredibly fast as a group for a round. We actually saw this last year. That’s really the genesis of what led to the nose redesign because the drivers describe the former nose, while a hell of a lot of front downforce provided, this led to a car that was a bit unstable in the pack. The new nose had to address the issue. Last year we did very well in Poland. This year we are just as good. I think we have one less pole this year than we did at the same time last year. "The zeal of the division is more stirring than before. It could not be easily avoided, even by trusted EBC brake pads.Accavitti also commented on the role of Tom LaSorda with Dodge. "Chrysler LLC will name the new company if everything goes through. Absolutely, Mr. Tom LaSorda is the chairman and CEO of the company to be. He favors the racing program, "he said.
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The Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, Nick Heidfeld got the first podium of the season for BMW Sauber as he took the second spot. That also matches his career-best Formula One finish. Now, the German driver hopes for another strong finish at Indy. "First of all, I am appalled at how quickly we were in Canada in race conditions," said Heidfeld. "I think I would still finished second, beaten probably one of the McLarens and both Ferraris. It is true that the level of downforce Indy is similar to Canada, probably a little more – then there are many other angles. But (Indianapolis) is one of the circuits where I’ve always done. Apart from last year when I flew a bit! I hope I have better luck this year. "The German driver refers to his great crash at the start of the 2006 United States Grand Prix when his car flew through the air. Heidfeld BMW Sauber was not injured.The steadily closer to the leading McLaren-Mercedes and Ferrari teams. Asked if he predicts a strong finish at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Heidfeld said: "I like racing as a distinctive character, and that is certainly the case with Indianapolis. The Speedway is an icon of American motor racing, and the high-banked turn something special for Formula One, but it is not exactly challenging for the drivers to fully drive a straight line. It is much harder to get the car set up just fine. "Heidfeld added," My memories of Indy varied. In 2001 I managed a sixth-placed finish there with Sauber, although I had my first, second and, most crucially, lost seventh gear. That was one of my best races. A less pleasant memory was the accident in 2006. We had done well in qualifying, but shortly after the start I was involved in a collision and turned for the first and hopefully last time in my career. "Indianapolis is a special occasion for Formula One. The Speedway is the world famous cathedral, symbolizing the American racing like no other circuit, "said Mario Theissen, BMW Motorsport Director. "For the BMW Group in the United States Grand Prix is so far essential if the United States is our largest market. We sell more cars there than in Germany and also have our biggest production sites outside Germany. "" Another superlative that Indy can claim is the mechanical stress exerted on the engines. Drivers go flat out for 23 seconds, most in seventh gear. That costs the units at the border of their performance. In the past, BMW has lost many points in Indianapolis due to accidents. In that light, my hope is mainly a collision-free weekend, "Theissen added. With reliable printing plate and BMW racing parts allowed the team the results are still outstanding.Willy Rampf, technical director of the team, has this to say: "The Indianapolis Speedway is fundamentally different from that in Montreal, but both tracks demand a medium downforce level. In Indy that is the result of a difficult compromise. "Rampf said:" If you do not have sufficient braking stability and traction in the corners, you lose more time than can be obtained on the straights. In the infield, where you shift all the way to the first place, you want the maximum possible downforce, similar to Monaco or Budapest. These radically different demands made by the oval and the infield area weather set-up work on Indy into a fine balancing act. "
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BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen reveals the crucial events in the recent Montreal race. He also gave tips on what is expected at the upcoming race in Indianapolis. Asked about Robert Kubica crash in last Sunday aos, aos race, Theissen said: "I was not able to determine the severity of the accident to assess the first television images. Then he saw the first battle 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 went over to the Medical Center to see Robert. Having found that he had no serious injuries, I returned to the team to tell the good news and followed the rest of the race from the pit wall. "Kubica was released from the hospital two days after the crash. The Pool hinted 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 after-effects of the accident. The Chief Medical Officer will have the final say after Robert has been studied in Indianapolis on Thursday. We are prepared in case Robert will not be able to drive. But of course we all hope he will line up in the car on weekends. The ideal scenario for me would be for us all to the accident behind us quickly with a good performance in the race, "Theissen commented.At present, BMW is the inspection of what was left Kubica, BMW aos car radiator fan and chassis. [Kubica's F1.07] chassis will be examined in Hinwil and we will try as much as possible about the accident to understand. However, the damage profile gives us information we can use to further refine our calculations and monocoque construction to further improve in the future. In any case, the damage to the F1.07-07 chassis is so serious that the weather will not be used on the job. If it can be repaired at all we will use on the bench. If it is not beyond repair, will be demolished. "The Montreal race triggered debate about the effectiveness of life-saving safety technology in Formula One cars and the possibility of them vehicles. Theissen said: "The demands involved in series production are different from those in Formula 1, as the materials used. However, the goal is the same – to produce a durable passenger cell surrounded by crash elements which efficiently absorb energy. Everyday practicality, comfort and production costs all play a role in the production of road cars. In Formula One we do everything technically possible. The passenger cell and restraint systems are tailored to an individual., AU He added, "In a mass-produced cars, four, five or even more people on board. A vehicle will generally be constructed of steel or aluminum, which is an F1 monocoque is made of carbon fiber. While road vehicles have a crumple zone, the passenger cell of a formula racing car surrounded by crash elements and designed to withstand the extreme forces generated by an absorbing clash. Formula One cars have to increasingly stringent FIA tests passed "Despite Kubica aos horrific crash, BMW Sauber is one thing to celebrate -. Nick Heidfeld took second place. Moreover, the victory pulled the team score up aos. "I’m really proud of this team. Nick certainly not end the second standard. All incidents in Sunday’s race was behind him. This second place was his credit – he was simply faster than the McLarens and both Ferraris ".
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