Welcome. Established in 2006 and only with the purpose to inform and comment about one of my greatest pasions: cars. Here I also report all the inside information from three events I follow: The Carrera Panamericana, the World Rally Championship (WRC) and Dakar. I hope you enjoy following my blog as much as I do creating it.
martes, noviembre 30, 2010
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domingo, noviembre 14, 2010
Benito Guerra, Campeón del Campeonato Nacional de Rallies de Tierra en España.
El piloto mexicano Benito Guerra consiguió hoy el título del Campeonato Español de Rallies de Tierra 2010, al llevarse la primera de dos pruebas de la penúltima fecha de la categoría, dominando en cinco de los seis tramos cronometrados.
Guerra Jr. y su navegante Dani Cué lograron este sábado su objetivo de subir a los más alto del podio, luego de imponerse en el Rally de La Rioja y con ello hacerse del cetro del campeonato español, con 152 unidades.
"Estoy muy feliz, la victoria antes del domingo es algo que no habíamos planeado, pero las órdenes del equipo fueron muy claras y salimos a buscar la victoria, he conseguido el campeonato ganando", apuntó el mexicano al finalizar la prueba.
"Es una sensación que no puedo describir, ser campeón de un país que no es el tuyo, es espectacular, sobre todo haciéndolo entre tantos pilotos y equipos muy profesionales", señaló.
Benito Guerra consiguió el campeonato de punta a punta, ya que ganó la fecha inaugural en Huelva y desde entonces portó el número uno en su auto y superó a importantes pilotos como los españoles Nani Roma y Xavi Pons.
"Comenzamos triunfando y no soltamos el liderato en ningún momento, hubo rallies que no pudimos ganar y aun así nos mantuvimos en la punta, Pozoblanco fue un evento en el que no nos fue muy bien, pero pudimos mantenernos y eso ayudó mucho a que ahora, faltando una fecha ya seamos campeones", expresó.
Formula 1 2010: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Liuzzi - Schumacher crash
Scary crash, a near fatal accident if Schumacher doesn´t move forward before it happens. Good thing nothing happened..
2do Reto Rally Tequisquiapan
Última fecha del campeonato regional PAC Megafón 2010. Se llevo a cabo en Tequisquiapan y alrededores y dió comienzo a las 4 de la tarde y finalizo a las 9:30 de la noche. Debido a esto fue en parte nocturno y fue espectacular ver los autos correr a toda velocidad por las curvas de la sierra Queretana durante la noche. Por ahora, algunas fotos, pero pronto subiré videos.
sábado, noviembre 13, 2010
WRC 2010: Walles Rally - Day 2. Sebastian Ogier rolls on SS8, plus day update
After a good run, a turn left makes the car roll and ends Ogier run for the day. Still no news if he will start up tomorrow in Super Rally mode.
Here is a link to the on board video, and at the end the roll: click here to see the video.
In the meantime, as darkness fell, Petter Solberg completed the second run though halfway 2.1 seconds quicker than Loeb, and with just the Cardiff Bay Superspecial to run tonight, the scene is set for a thrilling fight for victory on Sunday.
More than one minute behind the duelling Citroens, Ford driver Mikko Hirvonen pulled 2.5 seconds further ahead of his chasing team-mate Jari-Matti Latvala to take a cushion of 9.3 seconds into the Superspecial.
In the meantime, as darkness fell, Petter Solberg completed the second run though halfway 2.1 seconds quicker than Loeb, and with just the Cardiff Bay Superspecial to run tonight, the scene is set for a thrilling fight for victory on Sunday.
More than one minute behind the duelling Citroens, Ford driver Mikko Hirvonen pulled 2.5 seconds further ahead of his chasing team-mate Jari-Matti Latvala to take a cushion of 9.3 seconds into the Superspecial.
Carrera Panamericana 2010: MH Racing Vlog Episode 11
They know how to race, and for sure how to party. Also a look at the award ceremony. And at the end Mats himself reflects on this year edition and what comes forward. Great epilogue for a great set of videos.
viernes, noviembre 12, 2010
WRC 2010: Walles Rally - Results for day 1
For a video resume for the day click here: video day one
Here, Petter Solberg in the muddy stages of the day.
jueves, noviembre 11, 2010
WRC 2010: Walles Rally, the last of the calendar it´s here.
The opening section of Wales Rally GB is a two part story. It begins on Thursday night with a short Superspecial in Cardiff Bay, then breaks for the night before re-starting on the forest roads of mid Wales on Friday.
Friday’s action comprises two passes over a loop of three classic gravel stages in the rugged countryside east of Aberystwyth, split by a 15 minute remote service in Builth Wells.
Over the two days crews will tackle seven timed stages, 129.96 competitive kilometres and 464.84km of liaison sections.
After the pre-event recce, British co-driver Sebastian Marshall explained the challenge of this year’s stages to wrc.com. This weekend Marshall and his driver Harry Hunt will be aiming to secure the single make FSTi series in their Ford Fiesta R2.
Here’s what Marshall thought of the opening selection of stages:
SS1/SS16 Cardiff Bay (1.70km)
“This short stage to kick off the rally starts on the Cardiff Bay Barrage and features a chicane on the fast opening section with a man made jump and a short loop towards the end of the stage. At just 1.70km there’s not much of an advantage to be gained, but there are plenty of kerbs and obstacles lurking in the darkness to catch out the unwary. Despite being 100 per cent asphalt crews will tackle it on gravel tyres, and in all likelihood in slippy wet conditions given the forecast!”
SS2/SS5 Hafren (31.99km)
“Following a long drive North from Cardiff the competitors tackle the first proper stage of the rally and the longest of the event. The first 21km are on fast wide roads that have been re-graded and as such are in very smooth condition. There are few tight corners to break the rhythm and a great flow to this classic Welsh test. For the remaining 11kmthe stage becomes more technical, with slower corners on narrower roads, although it does open out again towards the finish.”
SS3/SS6 Sweet Lamb (4.26km)
"This stage may only be just over four kilometres in length but it packs a lot into it. Shortly after the start a series of three jumps take competitors onto a descent towards the famous Sweet Lamb complex, which is a great area for spectators to see the action. A trip through the water splash and jump immediately afterwards - the scene of Mikko Hirvonen’s roll in 2008 - bring the cars into the bowl area, with another two jumps in store before crossing the River Wye, which is particularly deep at the moment following the recent heavy rain. The final kilometre features a fast climb through two hairpin bends before the finish.”
SS4/SS7 Myherin (27.88km)
"The final stage of the loop starts on a very wide road known as “Pikes Peak” in reference to the famous American Hill Climb. The first three kilometres wind steeply uphill through long open bends on a road that was built to enable construction access for the large wind farm. Once on top of the hill, the speed increases as you drive past the towering windmills on a section that has a tendency to be affected by low cloud. At the 6 Km point the action enters the forest and features a blend of fast sections and a few junctions over the next 13km. At one point there is an extremely steep descent, which was quite rough on the recce. Re-emerging from the forest and into the wind farm once again, the stage is once again defined by fast flowing corners. It’s a great stage and a favourite among drivers.”
Start list: click here.
Itinerary: click here.
Entry list: click here.
Stage times: click here.
Split times: click here.
Do not forget that this is going to be the last time the 2.0 cars will be racing in the WRC.
Source: wrc.com
martes, noviembre 09, 2010
WRC 2010: Ken Block and his Ford Focus RS at their debut in rally Mexico
Ken Block at his WRC debut in Mexico. Great video!
Ford WRC own the road
An era its about to end. The 2.0 liter cars are not going to be used next year in the WRC. And this next week the Foucs its going to race its last WRC race in Wales.
sábado, noviembre 06, 2010
Carrera Copacabana 2010
There have always been long races. But there is one right now that is one month long and its taking place in South America. Its the Carrera Copacabana.
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This event is open to healthy classic car and 4x4 lovers, capable of driving roads that are often tough and challenging for just over four weeks. You need to be adventurous and eager to see new parts of the world by getting off the beaten track. It is helpful if you are at least a little bit crazy!
It goes from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro. 30 days of fun in South America. To learn more, go to: Carrera Copacabana 2010
viernes, noviembre 05, 2010
jueves, noviembre 04, 2010
Carrera Panamericana 2010: Days 3 and 4. Car No. 328 Porsche 911
This beautiful pig flyes so good you can almost feel the air in the face in the second shot. How close is too close? The video camera was in the road line and its so light, that the air of the car passing by, made it turn.
miércoles, noviembre 03, 2010
Carrera Panamericana 2010: The race might be over, but not the sight seeing.
Just today, as I met my good friend Reno Casasola, Crew Chief for the Volvo, Car No. 16, to show him Queretaro downtown, he was on his way from San Miguel de Allende after enjoying some days there. We entered a place to have dinner, when Ralf Behringer and his girlfriend Uli were passing by, they had just enjoyed the day of the dead celebrations in Patzcuaro, and then Thomas Lederberger and Tino Schmidt show up too. A very good and funny coincidence. We all had a grat time, had a drink and parted ways after saying goodbye. Reno was in his way to Mexico City the next day, Ralf and Uli were going to San Miguel de Allende and planning a visit to Teotihuacan, and the rest of the guys were taking a flight back to Germany the next day.
It might be over, but for sure they have taken time to enjoy Mexico a little more. It was great to see them still enjoying Queretaro and other parts of the country.
It might be over, but for sure they have taken time to enjoy Mexico a little more. It was great to see them still enjoying Queretaro and other parts of the country.
martes, noviembre 02, 2010
La Carrera Panamericana 2010: Bill Beilharz Crash
Scary crash, after brake failure. Bill and Max were not harmed in the accident.
The Car was damaged, but Bill has now his eyes focused on prepairing a new Studebaker. Just today he posted on Facebook this picture of a hard top. Even though he is looking for a coupe. But for sure he will come back.
The car in service in Queretaro
The car in the trailer after the accident
¿The replacement?
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