F1 drivers take their seats......

andy · Post by **andy** » 05 Aug 2006, 21:18

TobyV wrote: If F1 teams were forced to be more environmentally friendly and look into methods of reducing fuel consumption

I can just picture next years Ferrari Diesel model.................

TobyV · Post by **TobyV** » 05 Aug 2006, 21:24

I'm no automotive expert but with the common rail technology now available, I believe there are diesel powered series now and I suppose long term it might not be as barmy as it sounds :think:

andy · Post by **andy** » 05 Aug 2006, 21:30

Audi ran a diesel at the last 24hr Lemans, and won!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/5085664.stm

Chris Trott · Post by **Chris Trott** » 05 Aug 2006, 22:02

NASCAR is going to unleaded fuels in 2008 from the previous leaded blend of racing fuel that had been in use. -

http://www.nascar.com/2006/news/headlin ... index.html

I've heard that the change will result in a 60% reduction in "harmful" emissions and a 20% increase in fuel efficiency of the engines as some of the more advanced computer-controlled carburetion and engine management systems that have been developed for unleaded engines can be introduced. It's also going to save the teams money as the new unleaded racing blend will be cheaper and they will be able to use more "off-the-shelf" technology from the automotive industry. However, don't expect to see them using 85 octane. Sunoco Fuels is calling the new blend "260GTX," and according to their webside has an Antiknock rating of 98 and a Motor Octane of 94.

Some more info on Sunoco's line of Unleaded Racing Fuels -

http://www.sunocoinc.com/site/Consumer/ ... adedFuels/

thehappyotter · Post by **thehappyotter** » 06 Aug 2006, 00:17

JCB of all companies are going for the world land speed diesel record with their dieselmax vehicle.

Suppose it won't be as annoying on the road as following one of their tractors...

Wing Commander Andy Green who is more famous for his previous world speed record is to be the driver.

http://www.jcbdieselmax.com/html/home.php

Already beat 200mph at RAF Wittering.

I'm sure my next car will be a diesel, probably not a JCB one though...

andy · Post by **andy** » 06 Aug 2006, 00:26

Dhoh!!!

I was expecting bucket spoilers front and rear............

Full protective suit required, including Donkey jacket and wellies. :dance:

andy · Post by **andy** » 06 Aug 2006, 15:08

YES..........YES..........YES!!!

Who say's F1 is boring.

Well done Jens. :dance: :dance: :dance:

andy · Post by **andy** » 07 Aug 2006, 11:11

JV has parted company with BMW.

http://www.formula1.com/news/4785.html

Doesn't look like there's anywhere else for him to go.

TobyV · Post by **TobyV** » 07 Aug 2006, 11:22

Back to Indy car / KART whatever its called these days?

"Villeneuve, you're fired!"

andy · Post by **andy** » 07 Aug 2006, 11:31