Today is Dan Gurney‘s 80th birthday. Normally I wouldn’t blog about such an event. – but to me it is significant. Not only is Dan a key figure in motor racing history – after all, he is credited with being the first driver to wear a full face helmet and he was the first person to […]
Here is the clearest video I’ve seen of the new for 2011 moveable rear wing in Formula 1 taken from the back of Sauber‘s 2011 challenger, the C30. The aim of this piece of technology is to allow drivers to overtake a little more easily than has been the case in recent years. From Formula1.com: […]
It occurred to me while watching the Olympics this year why sport in general appeals to so many people. Bear with me on this… I think the reason it’s so compelling to watch is the expression of human emotion. It’s about trying, the joy of winning and the agony of losing. One of the most […]