Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/andrewbenson/2012/01/protests_raise_fresh_concerns.html
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Monday
Tony Stewart finishes 22nd after car doesn?t refire under caution
Much of the talk around the entrance of the 2012 season was NASCAR's switch to electronic fuel injection from the standard carbureted engines that have been a staple of the series since its inception. And for the most part, drivers and teams said that not much would be affected when it came to to performance and on-track activity.
On Sunday, we might have seen the first glimpse at how electronic fuel injection could impact a race, and it came at the expense of Tony Stewart.
Stewart, perhaps the best driver in the series at saving fuel, flipped off his engine when a caution came out with 66 laps to go in the Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix. It was a standard fuel-saving practice: shut the car off, let it coast for a bit, and then refire it and sped up. Rinse, repeat as often as necessary, and voila, gas is saved. Stewart said he practiced the standard method on Monday at Daytona with no issue
However when Stewart went to refire the car on Sunday, it didn't start. Cars passed him under caution. It still wouldn't start. It coasted towards pit road. It still didn't start. Finally, after being pushed into his pit box by a wrecker and after going two laps down, the car started. Stewart didn't have time to make up those laps. He finished 22nd.
"I just shut the car off like we we did at Daytona to save fuel and turn it back on and it never refired, that's all I can tell you," Stewart said after the race. Finishes of 16th and 22nd to start the season have him in 15th in the points standings.
Crew chief Steve Addington said that the team had a circuit breaker turn off, which prevented the car from firing. Rodney Childers, crew chief for Mark Martin, tweeted that a breaker popped on the No. 55 car, and it impacted the team's fuel mileage significantly.
Yes, that's right, a circuit breaker. Have we ever talked about a circuit breaker as a culprit for ruining a good finish before? While we don't know how much EFI had to do with the issues that Stewart and Martin had right now, the rest of the garage will probably be looking closely to see what answers each team finds. And in Stewart's case, if fuel conservation methods will have to be adapted.
2012 Australian Grand Prix in pictures | F1 pictures
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The 2012 F1 season got off to an exciting start at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Check out the pictures from today's race.
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Source: http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2012/03/18/2012-australian-grand-prix-pictures/
Bentley Continental GTC V8
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Bentley put a hold on developing any new models in order to work on a new 4.0 liter, twin turbocharged V8 engine that we already expected to see in the Continental GT V8 at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Details for the Coupe model were already revealed to that effect, but now that the auto show has opened its doors, the new Continental GTC V8 was there, welcoming the auto industry with open arms with its new engine and a total of 500 HP and 487 lb ft of torque. In Europe, the GTC V8 is priced at ?149,600 - or about $191,000 at the current exchange rates. Prices for the North American market will be announced at a later date.
"With the new 4.0 liter V8 engine we are widening the appeal of the latest generation of Continentals, introducing a completely new driving experience. The new engine will have all the exhilarating power, drama and performance you would expect from a V8 engine sporting the famous Bentley wings, effortlessly delivered with our characteristic ?wave of torque?. This is complemented by innovative powertrain technology that delivers exceptional fuel efficiency and emissions," said Wolfgang D�rheimer, Chairman and Chief Executive, Bentley Motors.
UPDATE 02/20/12: Bentley has released a new crop of images for the Continental GTC V8, all of which you can check out in the gallery below!
UPDATE 03/19/12: Bentley has unveiled a very cool promo video for their latest Continental GTC V8. Enjoy!
Hit the jump to read more about the new Bentley Continental GTC V8.
Bentley Continental GTC V8 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 9 January 2012 14:00 EST.
Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/bentley/2013-bentley-continental-gtc-v8-ar122843.html
You beauty! Pretty cars lead the way
Ugly is out. The McLaren team has the nicest looking car of 2012 and in the finest tradition of Formula 1 the best looking cars turned out to the fastest cars as Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button qualified 1-2 for the Australian Grand Prix. There was then a gap of three-tenths of a second back [...]
Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2012/03/17/you-beauty-pretty-cars-lead-the-way/
Sunday
Saturday
If You Think Biffle Didn?t Want To Win The 500, You Are Crazy
Following the way the Daytona 500 finished, with Matt Kenseth holding off Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Greg Biffle for the win, I’ve seen there has been some discussion about whether or not Biffle was trying to win or just blocking for his teammate. It seems some think the latter is the case, and were lighting [...] 
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Friday
Hamilton heads close final practice session in Melbourne | 2012 Australian Grand Prix
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Lewis Hamilton headed the times in an exciting final practice session ahead of qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix.
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Source: http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2012/03/17/hamilton-heads-close-final-practice-session-melbourne/
Ferrari test for FIA European F3 Champion
The F�d�ration Internationale de l?Automobile has announced its plans for the new European Formula 3 Championship, which will replace the existing FIA Formula 3 Trophy and is intended to become the foundation for the development and progression of aspiring and gifted young drivers, establishing a clear path all the way to F1. The existing sporting [...]
Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/ferrari-test-for-fia-european-f3-champion/
Weighing Your Car Insurance Options
You do have option in regard to your car insurance. These include the levels of cover you select, types of cover, and how much you pay. While you do not have the ability to set your own rates, you do have the option to select an insurance provider that offers you attractive pricing. Knowing what [...]
Source: http://www.autocarblog.co.uk/166-weighing-your-car-insurance-options.html
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Indycar Lore Pt.3; The Fastest
It has been more than a few months since the last installment of indycar lore, so in the bleak tundra that is the off season? might as well pick it back up now. I have great aspirations for this series … Continue reading 
Source: http://anotherindycarblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/09/indycar-lore-pt-3-the-fastest/
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