Ecclestone Determined to Change the Points System!
The F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone’s determination shows no sign of waning. He is still campaigning for his new idea of the scoring system. The new proposed regulation calls for the substitution of the current point-based system with an Olympic-themed medals, and could come into effect at the Australian GP in March . This radical change brought forward by Ecclestone aims to spread the culture of overtaking among F1 drivers. Ecclestone argues that once the new system in place, the conservative driving style won’t bring any good to followers as the championship’s title will go to the driver with the most wins. Apparently, not only Ecclestone who thinks that the points system must go. He insists that all teams support his new vision paving the way for the approval at the next World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) in December.
“It’s going to happen,” The Associated Pressreported Ecclestone as saying at recent press conference in London. “All the teams are happy.The reason this happens is that I get fed up with people talking about no overtaking.It’s just not on that someone can win the world championship without trying to win the race.”
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Autostyle Newsletter Issue 159 Review
This week’s newsletter is all about you, Autostyler. We are pleased to announce that the new Autostyle Motorsport competition has officially begun. A Sony bluetooth and MP3 front loader is up for grab by the lucky winner. Answer just one easy question and you will be among the contestants, and if you want to increase your chance of winning the hot prize, refer as many friends as you can to our newsletter. The more you refer, the more the Sony head unit with a bluetooth handsfree and MP3/WMA playback (R 1450) gets closer to you.
It’s summer time! If you are planning to go camping this weekend, have a look at our new camping products range. There are very good deals for you, Autostylers-Campers!
Universal Flat Lip Bootspoilers
These bootwings are long over due. Universal Flat Lip bootspoilers. Originally these were found on the E46 Generation of BMW M3’s - since then, anyone and everyone wants to have this wing on their rides.
We now stock a thin lip bootwing based on that design. 2 lengths, 127cm and 133cm allow these to fit on just about any car. They are made in such a way that one can easily trim it to be even shorter. Durable black rubber finish means they are flexible as well as ready to colour-code or leave in standard black.
Wednesday Wallpaper: Audi R8 GT3
For the first time, Audi Sport will offer a racing sports car specifically developed for customer use in the form of the powerful 500 hp plus GT3 version of the Audi R8 which will be available from autumn 2009. The logistics and factory space required for the AUDI AG customer programme will be created over the next few months in Ingolstadt, Neckarsulm and Gyr.
“The R8 is the first production Audi bearing the name and genes of a successful racing sportscar and is therefore an excellent base from which to build up our first big customer sport programme, explains Head of Audi Motorsport Dr Wolfgang Ullrich. “Ever since the R8 was unveiled weve been inundated with enquiries about a race version. With the Audi R8 we will offer customers a racing sportscar equipped with high-calibre technology and the typical Audi qualities, but which is nevertheless easy to handle.
The Audi R8 conforms to the production-based GT3 regulations allowing the car to be fielded in numerous national and international race series.
Because the GT3 regulations prohibit the use of four-wheel drive the Audi R8 comes with the typical GT rear-wheel drive. The power is transmitted via a newly developed six-speed sequential sports gearbox. The suspension uses almost exclusively components from the production line. A comprehensive list of safety equipment guarantees the highest-level of passive safety. A modified front end and a large rear-wing generate the required downforce for the race track.
The Audi R8, which bears the project name “R16 within Audi Sport, was developed under the direction of Audi Sport. Mid August, the first prototype successfully completed a roll-out in the hands of Audi factory driver Frank Biela.
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Marc Anthony’s 2006 Lincoln Navigator 4X4
Another celebrity flipping his car. After we have reported that Beckham’s Bentley was up for sale, now it’s Marc Anthony’s Lincoln Navigator. The car is really in good shape. It was custom built for Marc. It comes with a climate control system, a navigation system, a cruise control system, leather seats and many more features. And the ask price? around $20,000. I have to remind you that we are talking here about a gas-guzzling vehicle with eight-cylinder engine. It’s your call anyway ! For the time being, enjoy the pictures.
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Rossi the Next Ferrari F1 Driver?
The answer is most likely “No”. But the fact remains that MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi is without doubt a competent F1 driver, and the last week’s event is another proof for his versatile driving skills. Ferrari offered him an opportunity to experience the F2008 on Mugello circuit, and accordingly Rossi lived up to expectations. During the two-day event, he impressed spectators with incredible lap times that are exclusive for top F1 drivers yet this doesn’t mean an imminent transition to La Scuderia. However, this experience brought moments of joy to the Italian motorcycle racer.
“The car is fantastic and all in all it was a good test.I want to thank the guys from the team and obviously [Ferrari president] Luca di Montezemolo and [team principal] Stefano Domenicali, who were really committed over the last two days.I felt like a real Formula 1 driver.” he added
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