Panasonic Toyota Racing Joins Forces With 'The Dark Knight' at Silverstone - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 4, 2008
LONDON - July 4, 2008: Formula 1 met Hollywood at Silverstone yesterday when Panasonic Toyota Racing's TF108 Formula 1 car drove head-to-head with the 'Batmobile', as part of a promotion for the new Batman movie, The Dark Knight. Timo Glock drove the TF108 alongside the Batmobile, which made a Formula 1-style pit stop, ... Continue reading
Jul 4, 2008
LONDON - July 4, 2008: Sir Jackie Stewart, three-time Formula 1 World Champion and RBS Global Ambassador, and Gary Anderson, technical consultant, share their thoughts on F1 race strategy ahead of the 2008 British Grand Prix taking place at the Silverstone racetrack on July 6. Sir Jackie Stewart also discusses his high ... Continue reading
Plug In America Announces Grant Program to Support 2009 Formula Hybrid Competition
Jun 28, 2008
FONTANA, CA - June 28, 2008: CAÂPlug In America, the nationâs leading plug-in car advocacy organization, announces availability of grants for California student teams to design, build and race plug-in hybrid electric cars for 2009âs Formula Hybrid International Competition. The grant funding, up to $15,000 ... Continue reading
Ohana Road TV Show: Featuring Mazda Cars and Racing - VIDEO FEATURE
Jun 3, 2008
This week's show takes an in-depth look at the latest Mazda models and Mazda's very successful grass roots Star Mazda racing program. ... Continue reading
Panasonic Toyota Team Gets Ready for Canadian Grand Prix with Simulations - VIDEO STORY
Jun 3, 2008
MONTREAL - June 3, 2008: For the Canadian Grand Prix on June 8 2008, riding the kerbs is key, and Panasonic Toyota Racing has spent time in the build up simulating the TF108âs behavior on a seven-post rig, which is able to replicate the demands of the Montreal track. A full-size TF108 racecar has been placed on a ... Continue reading
F1 Race Driver Nico Rosberg Swaps Car for Surfboard - VIDEO
Jun 3, 2008
SYDNEY, Australia - June 3, 2008: It's not easy being a racing driver. Outside of the cockpit, they're dragged from pillar to post fulfilling sponsor and media commitments, that is when they aren't testing. Every so often, however, a sponsor will come up with a fun day out, like RBS did for Nico just before the Austral ... Continue reading
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins the 2008 Monaco Grand Prix
May 25, 2008
The start: Short before the race a light rain began to fall. Lewis and Heikki had qualified third and fourth respectively; both were on intermediate tyres. Lewis overtook Kimi Räikkönen at the start and was second after the opening lap, behind Felipe Massa. Heikki started from the pit lane, because he was not able to ... Continue reading
Mental and Mechanical Challenges of the Monaco Grand Prix - VIDEO FEATURE
May 19, 2008
MONTE CARLO - May 19, 2008: For nearly 80 years, the Monaco Grand Prix has challenged drivers to tame the tight and twisty streets of the Principality. The Panasonic Toyota Racing Team can benefit from driver Jarno Trulliâs experience to face the mental and mechanical challenges the race track features, having won ... Continue reading
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca recommends the Lone Oak Lodge.
May 7, 2008
Family-Owned hotel gears-up for race fans. Monterey, CA 05/06/08 --- The management of the Lone Oak Lodge today announced that Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca has selected the longtime family operated motor lodge as a âRecommended Hotel.â Lone Oak Lodge owner Richard Quaglia says heâs very happy with the track ... Continue reading
High-Tech Simulator Helps Racecar Safety
Apr 28, 2008
Tokyo, Japan, Apr 27, 2008; The FIA Institute and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have combined technology and expertise to help improve safety in high-speed racecar accidents. TMC has developed a computer simulation which recreates high speed accidents and their effects on human physiology. Using the new system called ... Continue reading
Apr 8, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, April 8, 2008 â Multitalented singer-actress-dancer Julianne Hough will sing the national anthem before the 92nd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Universal Music Group Nashville artist Hough also will perform songs from her upcoming, country music debut ... Continue reading
2008 Bahrain Grand Prix - Desert Race Without Traction Control - VIDEO STORY
Apr 1, 2008
BAHRAIN - April 1, 2008: The introduction of a standard electronic control unit (ECU) has seen the elimination of traction control on Formula 1 race cars for the 2008 F1 season. According to Panasonic Toyota Racing driver Jarno Trulli, the traction control ban compels drivers to demonstrate their driving abilities at a ... Continue reading
Mar 27, 2008
1. In Case You Missed It: Dan Wheldon, Logan Gomez teleconference: IndyCar Series driver Dan Wheldon and Firestone Indy Lights driver Logan Gomez were guests on todayâs Indy Racing League teleconference. Background on Dan Wheldon: Dan Wheldon is competing in his sixth full season in the IndyCar Series, and his thi ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Motor Sport Sponsorships for 2008
Mar 12, 2008
KARIYA, Japan, March 12 -- DENSO Corporation today announced its motor sport sponsorship plan for the 2008 season. DENSO will continue to sponsor teams participating in the world's top motor sports including FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (F1), FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP (WRC), and FIM ROAD RACING WORLD CHAMPIONS ... Continue reading
Ohana Road TV Show: Episode 234 - VIDEO FEATURE
Feb 23, 2008
This week's episode features Volkswagen: New products, historic Formula V racing, and VW concepts. ... Continue reading
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