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Want to Drive an F1 Car? Formula GP Experience Offers a Real Rac
As a fan of Formula 1 racing, I’m always seeking ways to get more of a real sense of what it’s like to drive and race a Formula 1 car.
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Auto Racing Capsules: New-look Williams hails 'fresh start' for 2012
LONDON (AP) — With an overhauled car and a new driver, Williams hailed a “fresh start” as the team looks to bounce back from its worst season in Formula One. The British-based team allowed a sneak peek Tuesday of its new FW34 at preseason testing in Jerez, Spain, with the car designed by new technical director Mike Coughlan having fewer than 5 percent of the parts from last year’s car and also a new engine supplier in Renault. With Bruno Senna replacing Rubens Barrichello as the new partner of Pastor Maldonado, team principal Frank Williams is confident of improving on the five points earned in 2011, saying “we feel ready and strong for the fight.” Williams dominated F1 in the 1980s and ’90s, winning nine constructors’ championships and seven drivers’ titles.
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Auto Racing Capsules: Casino opens overlooking Turn 2 at Kansas Speedway
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Barrichello considering move to IndyCar after test
Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello spent a third day Wednesday testing for KV Racing Technology. Although a move to IndyCar was not imminent, the Brazilian is definitely considering the series for 2012. Barrichello was scheduled to test Monday and Tuesday at Sebring International Raceway, then stayed an additional half day Wednesday to drive friend Tony Kanaan’s car in the morning session
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Auto Racing Capsules: Allmendinger caps big offseason with Daytona win
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — AJ Allmendinger won five races during the 2006 season in Champ Car, then walked away hoping to launch a new career in NASCAR.
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GRANDAM: Daytona 24H 3rd finishing DP team press conference
An Interview With: FELIPE NASR, MICHAEL MCDOWELL, JORGE GONCALVEZ and GUSTAVO YACAMAN #6 Michael Shank Racing Ford Riley: Jorge Goncalvez, Michael McDowell, Felipe Nasr, Gustavo Yacaman Photo by: Eric Gilbert HERB BRANHAM: We’re going to invite our third place Daytona prototype finishing co-drivers, the No. 6 Ford Riley of Michael Shank Racing, part of a 1-3 finish for this organization, Felipe Nasr, Michael McDowell, Jorge Goncalvez, Gustavo Yacaman. Q
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Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsAP source: Barrichello to test for KV Racing
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Rubens Barrichello will test an IndyCar next week for KV Racing, The Associated Press has learned. The Formula One driver is scheduled to be at Sebring International Raceway next Monday and Tuesday, a person familiar with the test told AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the 2-day test session is exploratory for both Barrichello and the race team
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AP Source: Barichello to test for KV Racing
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Rubens Barrichello will test an IndyCar next week for KV Racing, The Associated Press has learned.
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Auto Racing Capsules: Ganassi celebrates run of championships
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — The celebration of Chip Ganassi’s success was supposed to be a surprise, an opportunity to gather his great champions and toast their remarkable runs
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Auto Racing Capsules: Servia signs with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing
Oriol Servia, coming off the best year of his career in the IndyCar Series, had every reason to believe he’d challenge for the championship in 2012.
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