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		<title>Spyker Formula One</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 04:19:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maurizio Maranghi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, today we saw a Moto GP race, which everyone around the world the idea would be impossible to overcome. And it could have been, perhaps. The F1 Grand Prix of Canada, known their careers by entertaining and full of incidents, the height of the reputation and beyond all. Lewis Hamilton won the race, but [...]]]></description>
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<p>Well, today we saw a Moto GP race, which everyone around the world the idea would be impossible to overcome. And it could have been, perhaps. The F1 Grand Prix of Canada, known their careers by entertaining and full of incidents, the height of the reputation and beyond all. Lewis Hamilton won the race, but that&#8217;s the end &#8230;</p>
<p>In one race there were four &#8211; yes four &#8211; Car safety, many people in the &#8220;wall of champions&#8221; as well as other walls, two drivers to get black marking and much more. Let&#8217;s start with the principle, the grid:</p>
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 1) Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) 2) Fernando Alonso (McLaren)  3) Nick Heidfeld (BMW) 4) Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)  5) Felipe Massa (Ferrari) 6) Mark Webber (Red Bull)  7) Nico Rosberg (Williams) <img src='http://www.prancingpirate.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif' alt='8)' class='wp-smiley' /> Robert Kubica (BMW)  9) Giancarlo Fisichella (Renault) 10) Jarno Trulli (Toyota) 

 11) Takuma Sato (Super Aguri) 12) Tonio Liuzzi (Toro Rosso)  13) Rubens Barrichello (Honda) 14) David Coulthard (Red Bull)  15) Jenson Button (Honda) 16) Scott Speed (Toro Rosso) 

 17) Anthony Davidson (Super Aguri) 18) Ralf Schumacher (Toyota)  19) Alex Wurz (Williams) 20) Adrian Sutil (Spyker)  21) Christijan Albers (Spyker) 22) Heikki Kovalainen (Renault)</pre>
<p>First incident goes to Mr. Fernando Alonso, each and every one hopes to keep the head and use his experience to take the race away from his younger companion in crime. Unfortunately, however, Alonso had the opportunity and tried to pass Hamilton on the outside of a corner in the first round and just did not work with Fernando getting very hot and have to take the historic first trip across the grass at the first corner. Alonso managed to run through almost the same piece of grass four times in the same race, time to lose the position again and again and having to additional lost time because of the illegally cut as the safety car was coming out of an incident. Despite of these five incidents Alonso was directly implicated that cost him time, not only do not end in an accident and to withdraw from the race, but actually managed to finish seventh. There was another incident involving striking Alonso &#8211; who was adopted in normal race Takuma Sato (who finished sixth) in a Super Aguri!</p>
<p>Too many incidents to list in one article, but one that definitely needs highlighting. Robert Kubica crashed in a spectacular accident, and spectacular I mean the fact that he left the hospital the next day with nothing more than a sprained ankle and concussion. The accident occurred shortly after that he had obeyed a red light signal at the end of pit lane and waited for the safety car to pass, down the straight with terrifying speed made contact with a Toyota in the fast curve to the left before the hair-pin curve Casino. The accident is basically beyond description, and is a testament to the safety standards in F1 is doing well now and well on its way to recovery.</p>
<p>An incident to keep in mind is the brain-fade suffered so much by Felipe Massa and Giancarlo Fisichella. Both seemed to pass Kubica at the exit of the pits, while the light was red &#8211; the punishment is a flag that is black and straight. Pack your bags and go home boys.</p>
<p>Only twelve riders reached the final of the race, and their positions were:</p>
<p>1 &#8211; Wonderboy Lewis Hamilton started in the first place, keep a cool head when everything collapsed around him, which seemed the most experienced of the pack to chase to drivers</p>
<p>Heidfeld 2 &#8211; Nick also kept his head and remained calm throughout the chaos</p>
<p>3 &#8211; Alex Wurz</p>
<p>4 &#8211; Heikki Kovalainen</p>
<p>5 &#8211; Kimi Raikkonen in the quietest part of the career of anyone and does not do much at all</p>
<p>6 &#8211; Takuma Sato</p>
<p>7 &#8211; Fernando Alonso</p>
<p>8 &#8211; Ralf Schumacher</p>
<p>9 &#8211; Mark Webber</p>
<p>10 &#8211; Nico Rosberg</p>
<p>11 &#8211; Anthony Davidson</p>
<p>12 &#8211; Rubens Barrichello</p>
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		<title>Ferrari F1</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 03:08:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maurizio Maranghi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[NASCAR races are often all day social events. Dressing for race day can be daunting for those wishing to remain both fashionable and comfortable. Use these race day tips to stand out in the crowd and support your favorite driver. The NASCAR season stretches over most of the year, but more often than not race [...]]]></description>
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<p>NASCAR races are often all day social events. Dressing for race day can be daunting for those wishing to remain both fashionable and comfortable. Use these race day tips to stand out in the crowd and support your favorite driver.</p>
<p>The NASCAR season stretches over most of the year, but more often than not race days tend to be warm. Though many think sundresses are the only option for fashionable summer dressing, there are many fashionable alternatives that offer the same wow factor with a higher degree of comfort. Shorts are back, and designers are offering selections in almost any length, from jaunty to-the-knee clam diggers to barely-there short shorts. Choose a length that works for you and go for a fabric other than the typical denim. Twill shorts give a dressier feel and can be purchased in almost any color imaginable.</p>
<p>While t-shirts in support of a favorite driver remain a top choice at races, thick cotton is not always the best warm weather option. Layering two tank tops in your driver&#8217;s colors is a great way to show loyalty and still remain chic and cool. Sun protection is always important when spending the day outside, so consider adding a gauzy long sleeve shirt to your ensemble. It won&#8217;t add bulk, but will provide some protection from the sun.</p>
<p>Accessories are the best way to inexpensively customize an outfit for any occasion. Many stores offer racing themed Mardi Gras beads that look great over a race day outfit and can be shared with companions. Hand them out to your friends (both those you came with and those you&#8217;ve just met) for a fun memento of your day out.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget the sunglasses, both aviators and Audrey Hepburn styles are favorites, and enjoy the race!</p>
<p>Ronnie Tanner is a contributing writer at Toomeys. He writes about <a title="Maurizio Maranghi Link to http://www.toomeys-mardigras.com/sport-beads/" href="http://www.toomeys-mardigras.com/sport-beads/">Sport Beads</a> and other industry specific topics.</p>
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		<title>Formula One Motor Racing</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 01:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maurizio Maranghi</dc:creator>
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		<title>Engine Formula One</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 03:48:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drag Racing, a competition between two cars from a complete stop at a distance of a mile 1 / 4 (1320 feet) depends heavily on the first 60 meters career, or start it. The technique used for the launch is very variable depending on how the car is equipped. The rate of transmission than have [...]]]></description>
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<p>Drag Racing, a competition between two cars from a complete stop at a distance of a mile 1 / 4 (1320 feet) depends heavily on the first 60 meters career, or start it. The technique used for the launch is very variable depending on how the car is equipped. The rate of transmission than have been driven wheels, tires, power, suspension and track preparation all play key roles in how to go about getting the best possible launch of the car.</p>
<p>Improvements in the time it takes the car to travel the first 60 meters down the track have important implications for the end of ET (ET estimated). As a general rule, improvements in time from 60 feet, are magnified by 2x in the last hour of the East. For example, a Dodge Viper GTS running a 12.2 @ 120 MPH Mile fourth with a time of 2.0 to 60 feet can make significant improvements to the 1 / 4 mile times by obtaining a better launch. If the Dodge Viper GTS is able to cut 0.2 (two tenths) of a second of time is 60 feet, to cover the first 60 meters in 1.8 seconds, is the final mile ET for quarter would be around 11.8 @ 119 &#8211; 121MPH. More examples can be found by searching through thousands of records from 60 feet on the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.dragtimes.com" target="_new">http://www.dragtimes.com</a> drag racing database.</p>
<p>The best release is obtained by obtaining an optimal balance of the application of the most power to the ground with the least amount of wheel spin. If you take too much energy during launch and the tires spin, time will result in 60 feet poor. The same goes for not applying enough energy, causing the car engine to the swamp, and have the car limped to the line slowly.</p>
<p>When the launch of a car with an automatic transmission, a technique called the braking power is used. After appropriate staging the car in the lane of the drag strip, the tightly hold the brake with one foot, while slowly apply the accelerator to sell with the other foot. Car engine RPM (revolutions per minute) should increase slowly to a point in the car or start to move or start spinning the tires. Hold down the brake and accelerator touts just below the point where the car is beginning to move or rotate the tires. When the Christmas tree lights reach the last amber light before the green, lift the brake and slowly push to sell the gas to the bottom. The correct RPM to start each car will be different depending on all the above variables. Home conservative with first launch and keep increasing the RPM which launched the car during races later. If the car begins to spin the wheels after the launch, commissioning RPM in low gear and try again.</p>
<p>By launching a car with a manual transmission to reach a full stop after the vehicle are organized. Press the clutch to the bottom with one foot while pressing the accelerator selling foot, raising the engine RPM at a constant moderate for the first pitch. Levant sell clutch to the point where the car is about to start moving and keep both still preach. When the Christmas tree lights reach the last before the green amber, release the clutch slowly, while applying the throttle quick enough to sell launch the car quickly, but not too much to induce a lot of wheel spin. Start conservative with the first launch and keep increasing the RPM which launched the car in for subsequent careers. If the car starts spinning the tires too much after the launch, lower the RPM up and try again.</p>
<p>For best release and reduce the foot 60 times more, the use of drag slicks or complete radio can be used in more powerful cars have trouble launching RPM in any normal street tires. Drag and complete radio spots usually require a drain cleaning heating and waste tires for optimum performance. A burn is a rapid rotation of the tires of the car while the car stays relatively still.</p>
<p>All wheel drive cars (AWD) are generally the easiest to implement because of the engine power is distributed to four wheels instead of two. rear-wheel drive (RWD) cars are usually pitch better that front wheel drive (FWD), due to the weight transfer to the rear tires during launch, causing an increase in traction. If the car has suspension aftermarket adjustable, you can make specific settings for drag racing to increase the weight transfer to the drive wheels.</p>
<p>preparation Track launch pad also plays a role in how well and how many cars drive can launch. The launch area is prepared compounds usually drive to add the viscosity of the track. A well-prepared trail will definitely help your foot down 60 times and result in a lower / 4 mile times.</p>
<p>During breaks and periods of cooling between drag racing careers, take detailed notes about how you started on the back each Timeslip. These notes can help diagnose problems launching, refine later releases and show improvements in the search for the perfect launch.</p>
<p>Brooks Weisblat is drag racing/sports car enthusiast and owner of <a href="http://www.dragtimes.com/" target="_new">DragTimes.com</a>,  an online <a href="http://www.dragtimes.com/" target="_new">fast cars drag racing  database</a> of 1/4  mile times for cars and motorcycles.  To view thousands of 1/4 mile timeslips  and participate in online drag racing discussion forums, visit: <a href="http://www.dragtimes.com/" target="_new">http://www.dragtimes.com/</a></p>
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		<title>Formula One Race</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 08:18:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maurizio Maranghi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The last fifteen years or so has seen evolve Formula One in a sport where teams realistically only two or three had a chance to win every race when it rains. The 2009 pre-season testing is to provide a sufficiently credible belief that this has changed. Formula One rarely makes significant changes. settings minor occurs [...]]]></description>
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<p>The last fifteen years or so has seen evolve Formula One in a sport where teams realistically only two or three had a chance to win every race when it rains. The 2009 pre-season testing is to provide a sufficiently credible belief that this has changed.</p>
<p>Formula One rarely makes significant changes. settings minor occurs all the time, but that&#8217;s about it. Before the recession, &#8220;Great, but the equipment and power brokers in F1 have had to reconsider the championship. In a move to reduce costs, which reduced the cost of going racing in a number of ways in an effort to keep pirate manufacturers and companies careers. This cost reduction appears to have seriously narrowed the gap between rich and poor in the countryside.</p>
<p>The new regulations in Formula One is unique in a number of ways. One is that they eliminate development in certain areas of the car. Much of this focuses on aerodynamics that can be used. If you look at a car 2008, has all sorts of small wings and angles designed to provide a little below the strength and performance. Of course, it costs $ 100,000,000 or more to get that extra three-tenths of a second of speed! With the new rules that the elimination of development, we are expecting to see a 2009 season in which someone, Ferrari and McLaren also duke it out.</p>
<p>The Formula One season begins the last weekend of March with the traditional Grand Prix of Australia. This means that computers are beginning to show their true colors now in trials in Spain, which is more significant than usually given the ten teams are on the same track and running at the same time.</p>
<p>So what are we watching? Different teams pop to the top of the times on different days. In general, McLaren seems to be having some problems and this has been recognized. Surprisingly, Toyota really seems that there could be promoted in the field. Renault, Ferrari and BMW seem very competitive one might expect. All that said, there is something much more revealing about the times of placing a. Day after day, the top 10 in the test reveals that all teams are very close with are often times less than 1 second difference between the first and tenth. This is a good sign that might point to a return to days in the pole position was a little less important.</p>
<p>Basing predictions on the season pre-season testing, of course, a measure of a fool. As know, Toyota could be running around with only a little fuel, while McLaren have not used up even more! However, you can usually get a general idea that going to be competitive and who not. For 2009, it appears that there will be more computers that only McLaren and Ferrari fight for wins and that is a development very good indeed.</p>
<p>Lemmy Gibson writes and rants for <a title="Maurizio Maranghi Link to http://www.pullinggsracing.com" href="http://www.pullinggsracing.com" target="_blank">PullingGsRacing.com</a> where you can get the latest <a title="Maurizio Maranghi Link to http://www.pullinggsracing.com/Formula-One/F1-News" href="http://www.pullinggsracing.com/Formula-One/F1-News" target="_blank">F1 news</a> each and every day.</p>
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		<title>Background on Formula One Racing</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 02:21:31 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Formula One racing takes the crown of motor racing. Its appeal is that it is a global sport. The best drivers use the best cars and the best engines from different countries. The races are staged at different tracks around the globe and to these events come the fans who follow with their flags.</p>
<p>Is Formula One racing the most popular sport in the world?</p>
<p>At the turn of the last century Formula One racing was only for the wealthy who used to enjoy spending their money racing on the weekends. It was not until 1950 when the official Formula One World Championship began with the British Grand Prix. In the 1960s, sponsorship deals promoted media and public awareness of the sport. In the 1980s popularity of the sport skyrocketed thanks to world wide television coverage.</p>
<p>Formula One Racing has the largest television viewing audience in the world. Today TV viewing is measured in billions and as a sporting event, rates in popularity on par with the Olympics and the Soccer World Cup. Naturally such attention attracts corporate sponsorship which pays for the advances in technology which goes hand-in-hand with Formula One Racing.</p>
<p>With the immense growth in popularity and insane amount of money thrown at the sport, there is no wonder countries from all around the world have put their hand up to stage the event. It is considered such a status symbol that there are more countries that want to stage the Formula One Grand Prix than there are available dates.</p>
<p>With every successful sport you have your sport superstars and Formula One racing is no exception. Surprisingly, Formula One drivers are highly conditioned athletes. Drivers who will be on the grid</p>
<p>for the 2010 season include:</p>
<p>* Jenson Button who was the winner of the 2009 Formula One World Drivers&#8217; Championship.</p>
<p>* Michael Schumacher who is seven-time champion and holds the record for the most championships.</p>
<p>* Lewis Hamilton who won the 2008 Formula One World Drivers&#8217; Championship.</p>
<p>* Fernando Alonso who won the Formula One World Drivers&#8217; Championship in 2005 and 2006.</p>
<p>Without the drivers there would be no racing and the drivers are the center of attention for almost everyone in Formula One. However, behind every good driver is a very good team and this is very much a team sport. The job of the team is to make sure that the driver has the best machinery running as well as it possibly can.</p>
<p>The leader of the team is known as the team boss or team principal and he is responsible for the running of the whole show. His aim is to recruit the best staff, use the latest state of the art computer technology, build the best car and then find a way to pay for it all. Nowadays the team bosses must be as good at attracting sponsorship as they at preparing racing cars. Some teams worth mentioning are:</p>
<p>* Ferrari &#8211; based in the Italy, first season in 1950, team boss is Stefano Domenicali, has won 16 world championships and their drivers are F Massa and F Alonso.</p>
<p>* Williams &#8211; based in the UK, first season in 1975, team boss is Frank Williams, won 9 world championships and their drivers are R Barrichello and N Hulkenberg.</p>
<p>* McLaren &#8211; based in the UK, first season in 1966, team boss is Martin Whitmarsh, has won 8 world championships and their drivers are J Button and L Hamilton.</p>
<p>Let us not forget the top men of the sport of Formula One racing.</p>
<p>* Bernie Ecclestone is the Formula One commercial rights holder who many say is responsible for the success of Formula One racing today.</p>
<p>* Jean Todt who was recently elected President of the FÃ©dÃ©ration Internationale de l&#8217;Automobile (FIA), motor racing&#8217;s governing body which looks after regulating Formula One and other international motor sports. He takes over from Max Mosley.</p>
<p>The Formula One car is the ultimate single-seat, open-wheel racing car. The characteristics of a Formula One racing car gives it a completely different appearance to any other racing car. It is the ultimate machine with the technology, materials and design ideas which focus on speed rather than comfort. You can only imagine the rigorous testing these cars go through. Some of the the unique elements of the Formula One racing car include:</p>
<p>* Open wheels. The wheels are not covered like your regular car.</p>
<p>* Central cockpit with room for only one driver.</p>
<p>* Super-light high-tech materials such as carbon fiber are used.</p>
<p>* Aerodynamic wings which are designed to push the car down onto the ground.</p>
<p>There are 19 racing events on the calender for 2010 commencing in March at Bahrain and finishing up in November in Abu Dhabi. The design of the Formula One has been transformed over the years. Each track has a unique layout with their own challenges.</p>
<p>I have only scratched the surface here. Formula One racing is without a doubt one of the most, if not the most exciting and interesting sports out there. It will give you hours of pleasure if you just take some time to learn a little bit about it. It is run on the weekends and thanks to Mr. Ecclestone, you should not have a problem finding a television channel to enjoy the spectacle in the comfort of your own home.</p>
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		<title>f1 helmets</title>
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		<dc:creator>Maurizio Maranghi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What company manufactures helmets F1? I know they are specially built with safety features, etc, the company does this? Arai? Shoei? Thank you. There is an official list of the FIA on the website of the FIA, but the pdf file is corrupted and not downloaded. Looking through other sources, the security number is NOT [...]]]></description>
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<b>What company manufactures helmets F1?</b>
<p> <i>I know they are specially built with safety features, etc, the company does</i> this? Arai? Shoei? Thank you. </p>
<p> There is an official list of the FIA on the website of the FIA, but the pdf file is corrupted and not downloaded. Looking through other sources, the security number is NOT sufficient SA2000/SA2005 SNELL 2009, rules, helmets on the list are only supported. So far I&#39;ve found: Schuberth, Bell, Arai, Sparco, Simpson. </p>
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		<title>Ferrari’s New Green Beast! Ferrari 599 Hybrid!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maurizio Maranghi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the past few years, there have been talks and speculations about Ferrari developing a new hybrid, which goes against their  typical super car petroleum guzzling models.  Well this past March, during the Annual Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland,  rumors and speculations turned into facts and awes as Ferrari revealed to the world their new [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1254854/Geneva-Motor-Show-Ferraris-200mph-eco-friendly-electric-hybrid-unveiled.html"><img class="blkBorder alignleft" title="Maurizio Maranghi's Blog about New Petrol-Electric Ferrari Hybrid 599 - Dailymail.co.uk" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/03/02/article-1254854-08886771000005DC-76_634x344.jpg" alt="Green machine: Ferrari's new petrol-electric hybrid 599 can switch between zero-emissions electric power, petrol power, or a mix of the two, cutting emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and boosting fuel consumption" width="312" height="169" /></a> Over the past few years, there have been talks and speculations about Ferrari developing a new hybrid, which goes against their  typical super car petroleum guzzling models.  Well this past March, during the Annual Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland,  rumors and speculations turned into facts and awes as Ferrari revealed to the world their new Petrol-electric 599 Hybrid. Ferrari shocked the automotive industry by going against their normal convention.  To add to their green initiative, they&#8217;ve decided to go the extra mile by deterring from their normal body colors&#8230; by going all Green!<a id="ext-gen9" class="lightboxPopupLink" onclick="return false" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1254854/Geneva-Motor-Show-Ferraris-200mph-eco-friendly-electric-hybrid-unveiled.html"> <span class="clickToEnlargeTop"> </span></a></p>
<p><span id="more-1411"></span>The Ferrari 599 is a 200mph electric hybrid beast that aims to reduce it&#8217;s carbon footprint with lower fuel consumption. Moreover,  it also aims to retain the Ferrari brand with phenomenal acceleration and performance, achieving 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds with it&#8217;s V12 6.0 Litre engine!  It possesses three modes of engine power: zero-emissions electric power for reducing CO2 emissions and fuel consumption, petroleum power where the engine uses petroleum to accentuate the power and performance that all Ferrari enthusiasts have grown to love, and mix of electric and petrol power where CO2 is reduced but fuel consumption is boosted.  <a title="Maurizio Maranghi's link to DailMail's blog about the Ferrari Hybrid 599" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1254854/Geneva-Motor-Show-Ferraris-200mph-eco-friendly-electric-hybrid-unveiled.html" target="_blank">DailyMail.co.uk</a> has a great diagram  of the Hybrid 599, which shows the internal components and some great facts about this new green supercar.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1254854/Geneva-Motor-Show-Ferraris-200mph-eco-friendly-electric-hybrid-unveiled.html"><img class="alignleft" title="Maurizio Maranghi's Blog about New Petrol-Electric Ferrari Hybrid 599 - Dailymail.co.uk" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/03/02/article-1254854-088A2CE5000005DC-881_634x380.jpg" alt="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/03/02/article-1254854-088A2CE5000005DC-881_634x380.jpg" width="507" height="302" /></a> As groundbreaking as this new prototype is, there still is some negative feedback developing.  For instance, will the silent ignition turn off car enthusiasts who take pride in the loud and explosive roar that the old styles of Ferraris uptake?  How much of an impact will this technology make on the price of the car?  Majority of these questions are answered in DailyMail.co.uk&#8217;s article which can be found <a title="DailyMail Blog: The green Ferrari: No more roaring revs as Italian supercar goes electric " href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1254854/Geneva-Motor-Show-Ferraris-200mph-eco-friendly-electric-hybrid-unveiled.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>[Thanks Again <a title="Maurizio Maranghi's link to DailyMail Blog: The green Ferrari: No more roaring revs as Italian supercar goes electric" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1254854/Geneva-Motor-Show-Ferraris-200mph-eco-friendly-electric-hybrid-unveiled.html" target="_blank">DailyMail.co.uk</a>!]</p>
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		<title>ferrari matchbox</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:16:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What are Nascar Diecast Model Cars Nascar diecast model cars are collectible toys that are produced using a die casting method. The cars are made of a metal alloy of aluminum and zinc, with the remaining parts of the car being plastic. Along with the growing popularity of Nascar racing in the 1990s, came the [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>What are Nascar Diecast Model Cars</strong></p>
<p>Nascar diecast model cars are collectible toys that are produced using a die casting method. The cars are made of a metal alloy of aluminum and zinc, with the remaining parts of the car being plastic. Along with the growing popularity of Nascar racing in the 1990s, came the die cast cars and trucks of Nascar painted in the colors of the different racing teams. There were several different manufacturers of these products in the beginning with many of these manufacturers either dropping or selling their Nascar line as time has gone by.</p>
<p><strong>The History of Die Cast Cars</strong></p>
<p>Diecast (or die cast, or die-cast) toys were first produced early in the 20th century by manufacturers in the United Kingdom and in the United States. The first models on the market were basic, consisting of a small car or van body with no interior. In the early days it was common for impurities in the metal alloy to result in metal fatigue and the casting would crack or decompose for no apparent reason. As a result, diecast toys made before World War II are difficult to find in good condition.</p>
<p>In or about 1947, the popular Matchbox 1-75 series was developed and manufactured. The series was so named because there were always 75 different vehicles in the line, each packaged in a small box designed to look like those used for matches. These toys became so popular that &#8220;Matchbox&#8221; was widely used as a generic term for any diecast toy car, regardless of who the actual manufacturer was.</p>
<p><strong>Nascar Diecasts Become Collectibles</strong></p>
<p>As with anything developed with the sports fan in mind, these toy cars quickly became collectible items. As drivers such as the late Dale Earnhardt arrived at the track with different paint color schemes, a new diecast car would quickly arrive to match that new paint scheme and the fans of each driver would have to have the new car to add to their collection of memorabilia. Many of these cars are produced in special or limited additions which immediately make them attractive due to their limited availability. Thus, with the limited availability, as well as the addition of autographed models, these unique little diecast cars have become a favorite of Nascar collectors everywhere.</p>
<p>&#8220;To learn much more about <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Nascar-Diecast-Cars-Collectibles" target="_new">Nascar Diecast</a> model cars, please visit <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Nascar-Diecast-Cars-Collectibles" target="_new">http://hubpages.com/hub/Nascar-Diecast-Cars-Collectibles</a>.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>acer ferrari laptops</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:32:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If we look at the two devices today, personal computers and laptops, so transparent you&#39;ll find many differences. The two of them give us all kinds of similar functions but there are some notable differences. Personal computers are bulky and most of them off, either in the office or home. Moreover, notebooks and laptops are [...]]]></description>
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<p> If we look at the two devices today, personal computers and laptops, so transparent you&#39;ll find many differences. The two of them give us all kinds of similar functions but there are some notable differences. Personal computers are bulky and most of them off, either in the office or home. Moreover, notebooks and laptops are lighter than enough, which can carry any part of this earth. </p>
<p> Many comments posted in a variety of technology magazines and blogs, have shown that the laptops or notebooks have many advantages that personal computers are not at all. Cheap Laptops AMD are available on most price comparison sites that office workers can buy a great price. But before People should remember to buy a couple of tips. The first is that there is to see whether she received customer ratings high or not. If you have received an excellent rating of customers then one can move forward to get home. On the other hand, have been criticized portable scoring poor then you should not pay attention to all these notebooks. </p>
<p> The second advice is that fans need to see if the notebooks are powerful enough memory or not. It is important because the use for office work, the owner will be the storage of data. After buying a new laptop if someone complains that it is not enough memory then it will be a great loss. So, why do we have to wait for the worst when it can be addressed in advance? After all, prevention is better than cure. </p>
<p> Now, when it comes AMD to buy cheap books then you can take the help of price comparison sites that are flourishing throughout the United Kingdom. These studies also offer review these products and was very useful if you want to get the desired cheap AMD laptops in our house. </p>
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