BMW Sauber’s Robert Kubica was not allowed by doctors to race this weekend at Indianapolis. Despite the passing of cognitive and physical examination by the FIA last Thursday, the doctors said that it is too risky for Kubica to have another accident, so soon after a concussion because it can cause serious injury. The Pole, who was hospitalized with a sprained ankle, minor bruises and a mild concussion after his terrible accident at the Canadian Grand Prix, told reporters last Thursday that it has no adverse effects feeling and will race on Indianapolis.Toyota " s Jarno Trulli visited the Arctic in the hospital. "Apparently it was the front wing, when we [Trulli] touched, which went under the car and lifted my car and I could not steer, that’s why I went," said the Polish driver. "I did not expect, we hit the front wing went under the car and I had no more control. When I was on the outside of the track on the grass, suddenly I took something that lifted my car and I pretty much hit the wall. When I stopped, I stopped. And when I stopped, I realized I was not in bad shape. That was very important to me. "Unfortunately, after research led by the FIA medical delegate Gary Stein Heart Medical Center at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the afternoon, it was decided that the Pole should not return to the track this Sunday. The 22-year-old Kubica will be reviewed at Magny Cours in two weeks time but, given that he is both cognitive and physical elements of the FIA tests are passed, it is almost certain that Kubica will resume his seat in the French Grand Prix. "Of course I’m disappointed because I felt absolutely ready to race. But I respect the decision. It was made because there is too much risk to let me race in this Grand Prix in case I have had an impact so soon after Montreal. I’m going home now. Sebastian I wish the best. It’s good for him and I’m pretty sure he will do a good job, "Kubica commented." In reviewing the accident and the medical examination of the doctors did not give Robert the green light to race . There will be another medical check before the race at Magny-Cours, "said BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen. "Although the doctors see Robert in a remarkably good condition they will not let him race here mainly because of the risk of another impact. We respect the decision of the medical staff. The team was prepared for this situation. Sebastian will receive all possible support from us and we hope for a good race here. "Kubica’s place will be taken by BMW test driver Sebastian Vettel, who will make his Grand Prix debut on Sunday at the age of nineteen years. German Vettel will race alongside Nick Heidfeld, a regular team. Vettel will race Sunday for his Formula One race debut. "Of course, I look forward to my first F1 race, the 19-year-old German said," but I wish it had come under different circumstances. It’s never nice when a teammate can not drive because he had an accident. "He noted," For me the Indianapolis Speedway is unknown territory, but I prepared myself for this situation and tomorrow I have two 90 minutes practice sessions. I know the car very well because I have a lot of testing miles under my belt. "Vettel BMW relying on a relay, racing parts and racing prowess to his Formula One dream a reality.
Tags: BMW, Kubica, racing, sport, TeamChevrolets dominate this year’s Nextel Cup season. But history reflects that success is elusive at the Michigan International Speedway (MIS). In the last eleven Cup races, MIS winners have either Ford or Dodges.To driven note, Chevrolets have accumulated only two of the last 22 matches on the site. This is why the team is adamant still cautiously optimistic about the Michigan 400 race Sunday. Despite the fact that Chevy’s top three spots and grabbed eight of the top nine qualifying during Friday prayers, the team is not sure at first that Sunday.Johnson said he was not sure why Chevys have so much trouble at MIS to get. The last Chevy driver to win the MIS was Gordon. And that was when he caught Kmart 400 in 2001. In 1998, Gordon won the Pepsi 400 presented by DeVilbiss on the track. "It’s weird how certain tracks favor certain teams," Johnson noted.In recent years, the MIS problem Jack Roush’s teams. In August, Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 Roush Ford, won the final race to capture the GFS Marketplace 400. "Manufacturers, unfortunately, have their hands tied and can not do much," Johnson said. "It’s really about the teams. And this is a Roush track for any reason whatsoever. I know that Jeff has won here … but it kind of falls into being a Roush track. They carry the Ford logo, so therefore it is considered a Ford track too. "Johnson added," I think the Chevy teams have been here a close. I know from my own experience, we walked in the front of the fall here and had a flat tire. I have personally had a lot of crazy things happened to me late in races here, whether the strategy, run out of fuel, tire failures. We simply do not have the finish we thought we would. But if you look at the statistics likely to the two-thirds mark, Chevy teams in contention – but when the checkered falls, strange things happen. I do not know why, but the statistics certainly show that Ford camp seems the rule. Besides "of Fords, Dodges also handle multiple victories at MIS. Ray Evernham racked up two victories in his Dodges between, and Roger Penske gained two victories in his Dodge on the other side of the line Roush’s. "Everybody else looks at," said Elliott Sadler, driver of the No. 19 Evernham Dodge in the hands of that terrible Friday qualifying and will start in 39th position Sunday. "Looking into the past. Coming to Michigan, I look at who ran well at Charlotte and ran well in Texas. Chevrolet ran well on both of these circuits. "Kenseth struggled in qualifying Friday. He will start on row 13 in the 26th position. But he said he always looks forward to run at MIS – like most drivers, he added. "We’ve had good race here in the past," Kenseth said. "It’s really a fun track for the drivers." JJ Yeley, driver of the No. 18 Chevy driven by Joe Gibbs Racing was the pole winner. It was his first career pole. Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports machine, qualified second. He starts in the front row alongside Yeley. Lame-duck Hendrick driver Kyle Busch will start in the third position, followed by Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 12 Dodge. Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 2 Dodge and Newman’s Penske Racing teammate, will start in tenth position. The Sunday race is expected as smooth as the performance of the window motor.
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Robert Kubica is all but certain to race the BMW Sauber seat at the French Grand Prix back in two weeks time. The Pool missed Sunday Indy race after picking up a concussion and a sprained ankle in a horrific crash in Montreal.BMW motorsport boss Mario Theissen has confirmed that Polish driver will return to his race seat when it is appropriate to do so, despite the strong showing of his replacement Sebastian Vettel. Theissen believes that Kubica will be fit to race in the French Grand Prix.Kubica narrated his horrific crash in Montreal, "Apparently it was the front wing, when we [Toyota's Jarno Trulli] touched, which went under the car and lifted my car and I could not steer, that’s why I went. When I was on the outside of the track on the grass, suddenly I took something that lifted my car and I pretty much hit the wall. When I stopped, I stopped. And when I stopped, I realized I was not in bad shape. That was very important to me "asked how many g-forces driver Robert Kubica crash in Montreal are continuing, Theissen has this to say:". A data recorder from the FIA, and there are different results depending on where they are in the car. But on average you could say Kubica had an impact of 50 g’s support. "In Kubica’s absence, backup driver Sebastian Vettel impressed, with one point for the team after the start of the race in seventh. Reliable BMW spoilers and racing parts coupled with effective driving maneuvers helped Vettel did well. The replacement racer picked up the lone run in the race for BMW Sauber after number one driver Nick Heidfeld was forced to a hydraulics problem with unwelcome quarter of the race remaining.Kubica was prevented from participating in the U.S. Grand Prix after suffering an horrific crash of the week in Canada. Kubica FIA doctors deemed it too risky for him should he suffer another accident so soon after the concussion he sustained in Montreal. Theissen was quoted earlier saying: "The review of the accident and the medical examination the doctors did not give Robert the green light to race. There will be another medical check before the race at Magny-Cours are. Although the doctors see Robert in a remarkably good condition they will not let him race here mainly because of the risk of another impact. "The Polish driver claimed he was able to drive, but the doctors feared the consequences if he suffered a different effect and Kubica in Indianapolis denied the chance of a quick return. Vettel, a highly regarded 19-year-old German, stepped in to replace Kubica and has performed very well on his Grand Prix debut, qualifying seventh for Sunday race.But Theissen has moved to speculation that a good performance from Vettel would Kubica pressure to suppress the race of the chair on his return to full fitness say there was no way the German rookie would retain his place. "Once Robert is cleared he will back in the car," he said. Asked if a Vettel podium of the situation would change, Theissen responded unequivocally: "Absolutely not. Even if he wins the race! "Theissen said that despite Vettel’s bravery, if everything goes according to plan Kubica back in the driver’s seat at Magny-Cours. "Robert will have a check-up at Magny-Cours. Without wanting to prejudge the doctors, I expect to be positive. Once we have the all clear from doctors, Robert will be straight back into the driver’s chair, "he noted.
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Going into the Citizens Bank 400 at Michigan International Speedway, Dodge teams are counting on history to give them their first victory in the Nextel Cup season. On these tracks, only Dodge and Ford cars won five consecutive years except for last place last Sunday. Another factor that gave Dodge team confidence that they may rack up a victory at the Citizens Bank 400 Newman.Unfortunately is the back-to-back second place finish by Dodge driver Ryan Dodge teams have, they have to wait for the next race of the season take their first victory this season. This is because not only did they not a top ten finish, the highest finish for a Dodge driver to take the Citizens Bank 400 23rd by Reed Sorenson has made in his No.41 Target Dodge Charger. "We had a real fast car in practice, and I thought we were going to qualify better than we did," said Sorenson. "I really did not know what to expect in the race, but we hung there and got a decent finish. I think we had the best finishing Dodge, but the Dodge Boys did not have a good day today. We get ‘em next week in Sonoma. "The next race of the season, the Toyota / Save Mart 350 to be held at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California.The second highest finish by a driver in a Dodge Charger is equipped Dodge brake the 25th place by Kurt Busch made his No. 2 Penske Racing Dodge. "We had a good car that ran in the top five most of the day. We had come in on lap 166 to a single note has to change, and the car really go after that, "said Busch on the performance of its cars in the race. John Andretti, aboard his No. 45 Petty Enterprise Dodge Charger, finished 27th. The following Dodge the ranking is the No. 9 Evernham Motorsports Dodge, driven by Kasey Kahne. "We were able to get the car turning in the corners of the nose to get 2006, but we could not be connected to the rear of the car," Kahne said. "We have made progress with the race went on, but we could not overcome the early deficit. I thought we made progress with the car yesterday and was optimistic we could have a good finish. It did not work that way. "Behind Kahne, Scott Riggs, driving the No. 10 Valvoline Evernham Racing Dodge. Riggs has this to say about his performance in the race: "We were too free entry for most of the race. By the time we improve the treatment we had two laps after a green flag stop caught. The guys on pit road has an incredible job today, and everybody is very hard work and doing the right things. "Ryan Newman, Dodge driver for the most promising start in the Citizens Bank 400, is hampered by a blown tire. This cost him a good portion of time that eventually forced him to finish 37th. "We had a real good car, but we did not have a car that was just Carl Edwards today. We just caught a piece of debris or something like that and the button band. It wrapped itself around the caliper and rotor and stuff and it costs us three rounds. "
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In honor of Brett Smrz, a professional driver of the # 29 Autism Speaks / Team MER Mazda MX-5 in the Sirius Satellite Radio Mazda MX-5 Championship, Pinnacle Mazda will have a lottery to raise money for Autism Speaks , have an organization with a plea for awareness and fund research on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a complex brain disorder that affects 1 in 150 people to raise. The young driver recently lost his left leg below the knee due to intense trauma in a sporting accident. Neil Bryant, the Parts Manager at Pinnacle Mazda, said they wanted something that support for Brett and the EIA team would show, while the driver works his way back to the race car that he should do. The manager added that they decided to create a custom office chair as one of the prizes to donate to the fundraiser and forward the proceeds to Autism Speaks on behalf of Brett. The chair is from Autoart, maker of auto accessories and detailed models such as the limited edition 1/18th scale model of the ’91 Mazda 787B LeMans winner. With coil over shock absorbers, the chair is a stylized race shell mounted on frame.Bryant continued that the ultimate racing fan chair is valued at over $ 500.00 and she will ship to the winner. With tickets cost $ 10 each, the draw will be held after the race Aug. 4 at Pacific Raceway, the final Spec Miata Championship Series. Participants in the race will all be one item each and have the opportunity to more $ 5 each to buy in an effort to give back to competitors. The first place winner will also get 5 cards, the second gets three more, and the third one more. This is in the participation of local racers pushing. After the first prize, other prizes will be awarded to all holders of tickets. As more of the award is chosen, there will be an update. Second, the winner receives 1 / 18 scale model of the X-Men RX8 and many more. According to Bryant, wished they would do something nice for all participants in the lottery if the Spec Miata Racers. He added that Autism Speaks is a very worthy effort and most of them in Pinnacle Mazda knows someone or a family affected by autism. He assured that the last race of the MX5 Cup Series in Salt Lake City at Miller Motorsports Raceway, they will check there to Brett, who they hope seat.Aside is back in the driver’s seat of the race, Victory Lane Data is the Offering half price place to contribute to the fund, AIM TG 6V Lap Timer, which is valued at $ 249. Victory Lane Data is owned by Roger Caddell, father of the 2006 Spec Miata National Champion and Brett’s Team MER teammate, Andrew Caddell. Cadell said Brett and his family are friends of Andrew and for several years. He added that major Brett attitude and determination to get back into racing after an accident is very inspiring for all of them. Mazda’s vision is to create new value, excitement and enjoyment to their customers the best automotive products and services. Their mission is to actively communicate with passion, pride and speed with their customers for insightful automotive products and services that exceed their expectations to deliver. Besides the fact that the provider of the highest OEM Mazda parts like Mazda parts for the enthusiast community, respects the values of the company’s integrity, customer focus, creativity, efficiency and nimble actions and highly motivated people and team spirit. It sets a positive environmental issues, safety and society. And fundraising for Autism Speaks is a great proof
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Former British Grand Prix winner Johnny Herbert has been added to the driving lineup in BMW’s Pit Lane Park display at Silverstone. The team had already announced that 1992 world champion Nigel Mansell would demonstrate on Friday the BMW Sauber Formula One car. Now the team has shown that Herbert will take over from Mansell for Saturday is for the test driver Sebastian Vettel of the team steps on day.Herbert race
which will be seen behind the BMW window motor on Friday
raced in Formula One from 1989 to 2000
grabbing three victories
including his famous home triumph for Benetton in 1995. He then moved to sports cars
but recently returned to the Formula One arena sporting relations manager for the Midland team before it was sold to Spyker.BMW designed the Pit Lane Park as a high-tech theme park ‘that Formula One fans will be even closer to the action at Grands Prix. In addition to demonstration runs by Formula One machine on a short section of track
there are interactive features and other fan-friendly activities. The park is situated behind the Becketts complex and entrance is free to the British Grand Prix ticket holders.BMW Sauber
currently third in constructors’ standing
is very optimistic for the race at Silverstone. “I especially like the crowd in England because they’re just real racing fans. They were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic in the years when they do not have a home-grown leader. Of course with Lewis Hamilton will interest a lot to improve for the race this year
but the atmosphere has always been good
“said Nick Heidfeld.He added
” During the test I found the track extremely bumpy
and apparently other drivers thought the same. The English weather can also add to the excitement. The order of the corners at Becketts is very fast and very special. For Silverstone it is especially important to have a good aero package for the fast corners “Robert Kubica after his crash in Montreal and a great comeback performance at Magny-Cours
has this to say about the upcoming race:”. Silverstone
I think
a good weekend for us. I hope so. Last year we were very strong. I like the track as it is very challenging. Very quickly
especially the first sector. Last year there was very little grip. I missed the test session this year
so it will be interesting to see how it is on Bridgestone tires. “” It’s nice to be here because I like the style of the track and the British people enjoy motor racing
“the 22-year-old Pole added.Mario Theissen
BMW Motorsport director
is quoted as saying: “At the mid point of the season
Formula One is restless. After back-to-back races in North America and a test session at Silverstone
we are now in the middle of the next double header in Europe. Hats off to the team “I have to say. “We want to stay that way and improve it. Britain is the only market for the BMW group
which all three production facilities for the Group brands. The MINI is built in Oxford
Goodwood Rolls-Royce and BMW engines in Hams Hall. Britain is the third largest market for BMW Group after the USA and Germany
“Theissen noted.” Silverstone is known for its many medium and fast corners
where drivers have to carry as much speed as possible on the straights. In the infield there are also some very slow corners. Silverstone is a very challenging circuit
“said Willy Rampf
technical director at Sauber.
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After a good performance at the French Grand Prix
BMW Sauber is looking to further increase their lead over world champions Renault in the Constructor’s Championship standings. The next race will be held this Sunday at Silverstone. The British Grand Prix is one of the oldest Grands Prix in the Formula One calendar programs. At the French Grand Prix
BMW Sauber’s Robert Kubica made his return after an offside before the United States Grand Prix after his high speed accident at the Canadian Grand Prix. During his first qualifying run after his horrific crash in Canada
Polish Formula One driver posted the fourth fastest lap time. That gave him the chance to start in fourth place on the second row of the grid.The used his fourth pole position in qualifying to secure a point away. He finished fourth behind race winner Kimi Raikkonen
Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton. And go in the British Grand Prix
the young driver expects a warm weather and good performance of his car. “The British weather is well known all over the world not very good. However
every time I at Silverstone for the race I really had a sunny weekend
so let’s hope the weather again
“said Kubica. “I love the style of the track and the British people enjoy the sport. It is not the latest
but I think the whole atmosphere around it and you feel there is a lot of racing history on track
“he added.Kubica is expected that the British Grand Prix will be a god one for his team. “Silverstone
I think
a good weekend for us
” he said. “I hope so. Last year we were very strong. I like the track as it is very challenging. Very quickly
especially the first sector. Last year there was very little grip. I missed the test session this year
so it will be interesting to see how it is on Bridgestone tires. “Kubica’s thoughts about the weather are shared by his teammate Nick Heidfeld
who finished fifth at the French Grand Prix. “During the test I found the track extremely bumpy
and apparently other drivers thought the same. The English weather can also add to the excitement. The order of the corners at Becketts is very fast and very special. For Silverstone it is especially important to a good aero package for the fast corners
“said Heidfeld.The German Formula One driver who uses BMW Sauber F1.07 ‘s with reliable components similar to BMW E30 parts also said that he was doing looking forward to Silverstone because of the fans. “I especially like the crowd in England because they’re just real racing fans. They were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic in the years when they do not have a home-grown leader. Of course with Lewis Hamilton in interest rates will rise much for the race this year
but the atmosphere is always good. “BMW Sauber is currently third in the constructors’ championship behind Ferrari and McLaren. BMW Sauber has 48 points
though still a long way with 114 points to McLaren and Ferrari with 89 points. Right behind BMW Sauber
Renault
BMW has promised that the challenge for third place.
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Horik Chief Satoru Honda Racing Corporation, 21-year-old Dani Pedrosa will continue racing in Repsol colors next year. A last-minute decision was made by Horik fly to Assen for the Dutch TT in a bid to Spaniard racer, who is out of contract at the end of the year, to sign a contract at a new factory deal. the team inability to win a race, as did Nicky Hayden in the U.S. 12 months ago had led Pedrosa last week to tell the audience that he was open to offers from rival teams 2008.Horike told MCN that he can understand what Dani is, but the chief believes that we can soon make a contract and that he will continue. Pedrosa is in third place in the world. He earned the win after finishing on the podium four times so far this year, but is 66 points (the equivalent of two wins and third place) adrift of leader Casey Stoner, his main competitor, when the pair flew in 2005 250S another two-time race winner has been rumored with a move to Suzuki next year but has denied that any talks have taken place with the team.Grand Prix motorcycle racer Daniel "Dani" Pedrosa was born September 29, 1985 in Sabadell, Spain, and the youngest world champion in the 125cc and 250cc Grands Prix. He grew up in a village near Sabadell called Castellar del Vallès. Pedrosa is 5 meters and 2 inches tall and weighs 51kg (112.4 pounds). Honda racing aside from building quality car parts like Honda Del Sol parts, the second largest automaker in Japan is also in the race. Honda entered Formula One as a constructor for the first time in 1964 season at the German Grand Prix with Ronnie Bucknum at the wheel. The year 1965 was the addition of Richie Ginther to the team that scored the first point of Honda at the Belgian Grand Prix. It was also the year that Honda’s first victory, the Mexican Grand Prix. Their next victory at the Italian Grand Prix with John Surtees as their driver was in 1967. Unfortunately, in 1968, Jo Schlesser was slain in a Honda RA302 at the French Grand Prix. This racing tragedy plus commercial enterprise difficulties of selling cars in the United States prompted Honda to withdraw from all international motorsport that year.
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