Isle of Man TT

If you enjoy biking chances are that you are familiar with the Isle of Man TT held every year at the end of May.

During this time, the Isle of Man transforms its’ public roads into a race track, the oldest motorcycle race track in the world at that.

Riders and tourists from all over the globe flock to see the time trial styled event take place. Riders reach insane speeds on the street course, requiring intense focus and skill. The track is about 60 kilometers long and features over 200 bends with an elevation from sea level to 396 Meters. As riders accelerate through the course, the change in elevation throughout some areas cause’s the bike to wheelie, after which it comes crashing down.

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S.A. National Offroad Championship

VAN NIEKERK SECURES ANOTHER PODIUM FINISH

THREE CLASS WINS FOR BROTHER KTM AT LESOTHO OFFROAD

A very cold Lesotho greeted riders and pit crew alike for Friday’s time trail of round four of the National Offroad Championship. The time trail was exceptionally fast for the mountain kingdom that is usually known for its technical terrain. Brother KTM rider Riaan van Niekerk (on an unfamiliar bike, a KTM 280 XCF-W) managed to secure a 4^th starting position for the next day, only 45 seconds behind the leader. With his teammate Ruan Roberts not being able to race due to injury, the lead in the 200cc class was up for grabs.

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LEXUS and GAZOO racing compete together at NÜRBURGRING 24 hour race

Endurance race plays a key role in the final development as LFA moves to production

Playing a key role in helping to finalise the development of the LFA before it enters production in December, the gruelling Nürburgring 24 Hour race this weekend offers Lexus and Gazoo Racing two unique opportunities. Not only will the experience foster the peerless quality, durability and reliability expected of any Lexus, by pushing cutting-edge technology to the extremes of mechanical endurance, but also to hone the technical skills of the personnel involved in the development of future Lexus and Toyota production vehicles.

Furthermore, by participating in the 24 Hours Endurance Race, Lexus and Toyota aim to showcase their dedication through Gazoo Racing to produce more emotional cars and becoming more attractive and desirable to a wider range of customers.

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SBK Kyalami 2010

Yes it’s that time of the year again when SBK visits Kyalami! This is one of the most entertaining and adrenalin pumping motorsport event that South Africa will see this year. Some of the best riders from all around the world come to our doorstep to battle it out through the challenging Kyalami circuit.

In Friday practice, the SBK class was averaging 152km/h which is unbelievably quick around this circuit. A lap time less than 2 minutes is a very respectable time around Kyalami. The SBK riders were achieving 1min 37’seconds. This is the fastest form of racing South Africa has witnessed since SBK last year.

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World Superbikes Kyalami 2010

Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid

Formula 1 pilot Nico Hülkenberg makes successful Nordschleife debut

Stuttgart. The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid has passed its most unusual task by now with flying colours in preparation for the Nürburgring 24 hour race on 15/16 May: AT&T Williams Formula 1 pilot Nico Hülkenberg tested the orange and white liveried racing 911 on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in the lead up to the third round of the VLN Long Distance Championship and was enthusiastic with many aspects: “Great car, fascinating technology and an incomparable track,” concluded Hülkenberg.

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Monster Fiesta Rally America car specifications

2.0-liter I-4 engine, mounted longitudinally, with Garrett turbocharger

Horsepower: Capable of 493 hp @ 8,000 rpm but Rally America required turbo-inlet restrictor will limit the engine to 330 hp @ 7,000 rpm

Torque: 553 lb.-ft. @ 6,000 rpm

 Maktrak/Olsbergs MSE 6-speed sequential transmission

Driveline: 4wd with front, center and rear mechanical differentials

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The most powerful Official F1™ Safety Car of all time

 

The new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG takes its
place at the head of the Formula-1 field

 

• Gullwing model for motor racing’s top flight
• Unique super sports car concept
• Two monitors for keeping a close eye on the race
• C 63 AMG Estate once again Official F1™ Medical Car

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BMW Z4 GT3 takes on the ring

Yes the fantastic Z4 GT3 has just gone around Nurburgring and we thought we’d show you the video complete with a thunderous roar of a race prepared V8 and the wine of a racing gearbox.

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Mercedes Benz SLS AMG GT3 2011

If you are looking to take part in the FIA GT3 cup you are spoiled for choice. You have offerings from Aston to BMW to Ferrari and now it has become even more difficult with the launch of the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Gt3.

This truly magnificent looking car is based on the standard SLS but has sprouted a huge rear wing for down force as well as various vents and cooling ducts including a front splitter, a rear diffuser as well as side flics which provide down force on the front axle. The race engineered chassis is covered with carbon fibre bodywork which reduces weight as well as provided very effective aerodynamics thanks to CFD utilization.

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FIA GT1 world championship

2010 is a fantastic year for South Africa because the Fifa world cup visits our shores and promises to show the world the beauty of South Africa. Not only is the Fifa world cup coming soon but so are the world Superbikes as well as the FIA GT1 world championship which just went international.

 

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Ken Block

Born in 1967, Ken Block has actually participated in many sports from snowboarding, skateboarding, motocross to rallying. Ken was also one of the founders of the DC shoe company that produces apparel suited for action sports.

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Ferrari FXX

If we are honest with ourselves we will admit that Ferrari has dominated the racing scene ever since Mr. Enzo Ferrari jumped out that Alfa and decided to create Scuderia Ferrari. Over the years we have witnessed Ferrari create truly astonishing cars, whether they were winning international races or cruising up and down the Riviera.

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AeroCannon

So you’ve had your bike for some time now and you’ve been on a few breakfast runs with the mates and you now think its time to step up a level in the world of motorcycling. It’s now time to take your racing machine where it was designed to go, the race track.

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World Superbikes at Kyalami 2010

The world superbikes will once again be returning to South Africa in 2010 on the 14th and 15^th of May so here are the names, teams and the points standings after round 1. (It also gives us an excuse to check out some hot paddock girls).

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