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Auto Racing
Road-legal racing that takes place in a modified-production car or a hand-built car. Races are point-to-point rather than on circuits; they can have several stages and can be won by time, speed, and/or both. This category includes drivers, teams, cars, point standings, and more.
1,903 Questions
When did Ferdinand Porsche die?
He died in Stuttgart, Germany on January 30, 1951. He had lived and worked in Stuttgart several times over the years from 1923 to 1944, and from 1949 to his death.
Ferdinand Porsche (1875-1951) was an automotive engineer who designed some of the many cars that bore his name, as well Mercedes-Benz roadsters and the German "Volkswagen". He also designed mechanized vehicles used by Germany in both World Wars. He was imprisoned in France for 20 months in 1946 and 1947 but released and acquitted of war crimes.
Who has the most podium finishes in 2012 formula one racing?
As of most recent GP (Abu Dhabi GP)
Red Bull team has been in podium 13 times (Both Drivers podiums Combined)
Ferrari team has been in podium 12 times (Both Drivers podiums Combined)
McLaren team has been in podium 11 times (Both Drivers podiums Combined)
The name of the song (as released in America) is "Sukiyaki", released by a Japanese singer Kyu Sakamoto. It hit the American charts in 1963. Below are the lyrics of the song (original Japanese and [hopefully] translated English lyrics):
Japanese
Ue o muite arukou
Namida ga kobore naiyouni
Omoidasu harunohi
Hitoribotchi no yoru
Ue o muite arukou
Nijinda hosi o kazoete
Omoidasu natsunohi
Hitoribotchi no yoru
Shiawase WA kumo no ueni
Shiawase WA sora no ueni
Ue o muite arukou
Namida ga kobore naiyouni
Nakinagara aruku
Hitoribotchi no yoru
Whistling
Omoidasu akinohi
Hitoribotchi no yoru
Kanashimi WA hosino kageni
Kanashimi WA tsukino kageni
Ue o muite arukou
Namida ga kobore naiyouni
Nakinagara aruku
Hitoribotchi no yoru
Real English translation to "Sukiyaki."
"I Look Up As I Walk"
I look up as I walk
So that the tears won't fall
Remembering those those spring days
But I am all alone tonight
I look up as I walk
Counting the stars with tearful eyes
Remembering those summer days
But I am all alone tonight
Happiness lies beyond the clouds
Happiness lies up above the sky
I look up as I walk
So that the tears won't fall
Though the tears well up as I walk
For tonight I'm all alone tonight
Remembering those autumn days
But I am all alone tonight
Sadness lies in the shadow of the stars
Sadness lurks in the shadow of the moon
I look up as I walk
So that the tears won't fall
Though the tears well up as I walk
For tonight I'm all alone.
Who were the most famous motor racing champions in the 1970s?
Jackie Stewart, Jack Brabham, Jochen Rindt, John Surtees, Niki Lauda, Graham Hill, Mario Andretti,
Emerson Fittipaldi, Bobby Rahal, Alan Jones, Mike Thackwell, Nigel Mansell.
How does car racing contribute to advances in car design and manufacture?
Making a car go to its limits is easy. But making the limits higher is hard. So when you discover that a different type of suspension makes the car stay on the road, you might think "hey, if we modified this so it's comfortable, this could make out car much faster, and it would look really good to a buyer!" So they make some changes so the car is nice to drive, and the car gets some racing pedigree
What is the most cylinders a car can have?
Most as in "Production cars": Bugatti Veyron with the W16
Most as in, possible amount: The sky is the limit, depending on how much money you have.
What are the formula One theme tune keyboard notes?
A B C E or maybe that is the wrong one?!?!
never mind.
What material are race car drivers suits made from?
Normally they are made of Nomex. They make firesuits from three materials: FR cotton, PBI/Kevlar, and Nomex/Kevlar. FR Cotton is used in low-budget racing--SCCA, small dirt tracks, that kind of thing. It's bulkier than either of the other two and the fireproofing washes out of it, but it's comparatively inexpensive and, if cared for properly, works. PBI/Kevlar you will probably never see on a race driver for two reasons: it is extremely expensive, and it can only be dyed in really dark shades, namely black. Its natural color is that ugly yellow firefighters' suits are made from. The positives of this stuff are vast: it is absolutely fireproof. It is NOT fire resistant, like Nomex and FR cotton are, it is fireproof. It has no melting point. It breathes. It is great stuff, if you fight fires for a living. If you drive race cars for a living you want a Nomex/Kevlar suit. It is fire-resistant enough to keep you from getting roasted until you can extract yourself from the fire. It is made in sponsor-friendly colors. It's affordable (compared to a stay in a burn center) and it works, so that's what they use.
Is Monster Truck racing a sport?
No it is not a sport because if you look in a dictionary, "sport" is described as something that requires skill or physical prowness.
Where can you RENT an F1 car or F1 full-sized replica car in the US for a trade show exhibit?
You can rent an F1 car from The Jordan Company in the UK. You may have to cover the cost of shipping it to the US.
Are 17 year olds to old for go-karts?
NO, many kids start at 12 . Competitive kart racing is tough. You have to start young, be smart, have razor sharp reflexes and be a little crazy. -Most 17 year olds have all that. I 'karted' from 14 to 27 and loved it.
Music stock car racing great yarmouth?
If your talking about the 2lt saloon stock cars it was a song called 'swinging' safari' by Bert Kaempfert. I spent many a happy day listening to that when my dad raced. Hope this answers your question
Which state holds a 500 mile car race every Memorial Day?
It is the Indianapolis 500 in the state of Indiana.
Why do some cars swerve when they are under a caution during a race?
Also, hot tires become quite sticky. rubber scrubbed from tires during a race collects on the track, so when the cars slow down, the pieces of rubber collect on the tires which means they need to be cleaned. The swerving helps remove the excess to improve traction on the restart.
Why do race cars at pocono look like they dog tracking on the straightaway?
This depends on the definition of "dog tracking." At Pocono the cars can race six-abreast down the frontstretch and four-wide down the Long Pond Straight.
What is the volume of a gas tank that is 39 inches long 28 inches wide and 10 inches deep?
Find the volume of a rectangular reservoir or basin. The formula is: V = LWH (Volume = Length x Width x Height) V = Volume (in cubic feet) L = Length (in linear feet) W = Width (in linear feet) H = Height (or depth) (in linear feet)
[Linear Feet - is a measurement along a straight line.]If you are using inches convert inches to feet: L =3.25'= 39"/12", W = 2.33' = 28"/12" H = .833 = 10"/12"
Thus a settling basin 3.25 feet long, 2.33 feet wide and 0.833 feet deep would have a volume in cubic feet of: Step One: (write the formula) V = LWH Step Two: (substitute the known values into the formula) V = 3.25' x 2.33' x 0.833' Step Three: (multiply the values together) V = Cubic Feet 6.31 If you want this total in gallons, just multiply the volume in cubic feet by 7.48 (gallons in one cubic foot). V = 6.31 x 7.48 V = 47.18 gallons of water/gas in the basin.
What is a Formula 1 race car made of?
The pod, (the shell around the driver) is made out of "Carbon Fiber", excluding the metal parts, a combination of plastic, fiber-glass and again carbon fiber. Answer
what is a car made of
Carbon FibreThe various components are made of different materials the chassis is usually made of carbon fibre, which is lighter and relatively stronger as compared to most metals.
alternatively graphite fiber, carbon graphite or CF, is a material consisting of extremely thin fibers about 0.005-0.010 mm in diameter and composed mostly of carbon atoms. The carbon atoms are bonded together in microscopic crystals that are more or less aligned parallel to the long axis of the fiber. The crystal alignment makes the fiber very strong for its size. Several thousand carbon fibers are twisted together to form a yarn, which may be used by itself or woven into a fabric. Carbon fiber has many different weave patterns and can be combined with a plastic resin and wound or molded to form composite materials such as carbon fiber reinforced plastic (also referenced as carbon fiber) to provide a high strength-to-weight ratio material.
What is the quarter mile time for the 2005 350z 287 hp?
The Nissan 350Z 287 horsepower is the automatic variant of the Nissan 350Z. It reaches a quarter mile time of 13.6 seconds at 100 miles per hour.
Did NASCAR once race on dirt at Daytona?
NASCAR itself was founded after the Daytona Speedway was built. Bill France's coterie of auto racers raced on the sands of Daytona Beach before moving to the speedway.
No, she is alive and well.
No. She supposedly will release a biography in 2010.
Which NHRA tracks are 1000 ft and which are 1320 ft?
All NHRA certified strips are 1320 feet in length. After the death of Scott Kalitta the NHRA restricted Top Fuel Dragsters and Funny Cars to 1000 feet in an attempt to slow them down and provide for a longer shutdown area.
