I'm not a big fan of music overlays on track videos, but this one gets a pass due to the excellent camera placement and glowing exhaust...
Enjoy!
4 hours 35 minutes left to go... 2011 Rolex 24
Montoya the madman has left a trail of broken race cars and spare parts behind him on his charge to the front. His aggressive style has left everyone else behind, and most of the other DP competitors looking for blood. Turner's M3 chances for victory have dwindled to slim, as gearboxes problems ruined what was turning out to be a stellar maiden voyage for the #94 BMW. It's far from over, below is the start in case you missed it!
Don't forget that LIVE audio coverage is available on Grand-Am's website!
A day at the office for Boris
I'll consider this an instructional video. Take special note of his seating position and hand movements. A secret to speed is turn the wheel as little as possible, and Boris obviously has that move down. Also, notice his eyes. That's situational awareness boys and girls, and that's why his office has a cage and yours has a mouse pad...
Jeff Zwart's Pikes Peak Winning GT3
It's not everyday that you see a GT3 in rally trim. Luckily, today's one of those days...
Mt. Washington Hillclimb
After 10 years, The Mt. Washington Climb to the Clouds returns on June 22-26.
It's getting harder and harder to know what's real...
With all the drama surrounding the 'Ring of late, there may come a day that Gran Turismo may be the only way to experience The Green Hell...
E21's are capable of such great music...
An E21. Hillclimb. No background music. All pure sound. Enjoy!
This guy must have learned to drive in Northern New Jersey...
If someone checks this guy's history I'll wager he took his driving test in Lodi.
IRC Rally Monte Carlo 2011
IRC reminds me of vintage Rally, minus the grainy picture. It's so much more fun to watch than WRC, so much more... I don't know... more grassroots?
.
.
It's all about perspective...
What's considered fast for one can be seen as not so much for others...
Thanks to http://www.thatwillbuffout.com/ for the video!
Choose Your Own Angle - Subaru WRX - Rally of the Tall Pines
Did I ever tell you how much I enjoy in-car rally video combined with an english-speaking navigator? Add multiple camera angles and I'm in heaven.
Wait, I can CHOOSE the angles?!?! This... may... be ... too much...
A plethora of pure sound...
15 minutes of hillclimb sound porn.
I dare you to crank the volume for the whole clip. Triple-dog-dare you.
Can you spot and ID the Audi? Comment!!!
Absolutely Useless File - #6
This almost didn't qualify for the useless file. Simply because of the trailer hitch.
You would definitely be the most original tow vehicle at the next track day.
Fortunately, the two-tone paint scheme assured it's proper classification as COMPLETELY USELESS.
see more That Will Buff Out
Dakar 2011 - Parting Shots...
Dakar 2011 has come to an end, and VW once again has emerged champion. Here are some of my favorite shots from Dakar.com -
Pure Sound Smorgasbord
AWD, FWD, RWD... charged or NA... motor sound, exhaust note or drivetrain wail.
There's something for everyone in this clip!
Enjoy, and don't forget to turn the volume UP!!!
So long and thank you... Peter Yates 7/24/29-1/9/11
BMW M3 GT, in-car footage
Turner Motorsport continues their Daytona testing. How does it feel to be in the M3? Here's a taste:
Perspective changes everything...
Of all the things I thought of while watching this video, why is it that I am most interested in what type of bracket was used for the camera mount?
Is this the future of motorsports?
767 total available peak horsepower.
A flywheel accumulator that spins at 36,000 RPM.
Revolutionary technology delivered by Porsche once again.
A flywheel accumulator that spins at 36,000 RPM.
Revolutionary technology delivered by Porsche once again.
2011 WRC Mini "on schedule"
Although Mini's Dakar hopes were trashed along with their Countryman; things are looking up for Mini's WRC entry, scheduled for the second quarter of 2011.
Tanner Foust - Multi-talented motorport demi-god...
OK, I get it. Top Gear (US version, of course) leaves me convulsing in pain more and more each time I watch it. It would be downright intolerable if it wasn't for Tanner Foust.
What not to do when paying hourly for dyno time...
Dyno time is expensive. I can understand moving fast when your paying by the hour, but that's still no excuse to not properly tie down your ride.
DIY Dark Knight
I love cars. I love movies. I love movies about cars. I really love it when movie cars come to life.
Dakar Stage 7... VW triumphant 1-2-3
Terranova rolls his X3 and is forced to retire, Peterhansel has more tire trouble, and the VW drivers are challenged only by their own teammates.
Read the full report HERE
Bye Mini, nice try!
It's over for Mini at Dakar. They pulled the plug today after Chicherit rolled Saturday, which was a scheduled "rest" day.
Chicherit sustained a head injury, he should recover.
The Mini was not so lucky. Without the necessary replacement parts, the team is packing it up.
Chicherit sustained a head injury, he should recover.
The Mini was not so lucky. Without the necessary replacement parts, the team is packing it up.
Story courtesy of : autosport.com - Mini retires from Dakar after crash
It's very important to understand your navigator -
I like watching Solberg's in-car video the most. It's 49% that I'm a big Solberg fan, his intensity is unmatched;
It's 51% that he has his pace notes read to him in english.
24 Hours of Daytona in the 1980s - Porsche Dominance
Once again, Sports Car Digest has delivered a fine read on one of my favorite subjects: vintage Porsche racing. With this year's Daytona right around the corner, why not take a stroll down memory lane and remember a simpler time in racing?
Enjoy!
Absolutely Useless File - #4
I'm somewhat impressed by the creativity. It's a Fauxlorean.
I suspect a deft PhotoShop hand, what are your thoughts?
see more That Will Buff Out
Dakar Stage 6 - 01/7/11
An all-out thrash grants Sainz a stage win on day 6, and Peterhansel's punctures continue to take their toll.
The helicopter shots really give you an idea of the scale of Dakar.
All packed up and ready to go...
Not exactly first-class accommodations, but it is secure! The Formula D show submitted their drift weapons and assorted equipment to the lords of the docks, also known as the Long Beach longshoremen, to be loaded for the ocean portion of their trek to Abu Dhabi.
 |
| Foust's ride snug as a bug |
Fly-By! Turner's Grand-AM M3 buzzes the tower!
I apologize in advance to my cubicle-mates.
I'll have this on continuous loop for the next 2 days at least.
Don't hate me because I love the sound of BMW V8's mated to a sequential box...
If you enjoyed that, you'll need a smoke after the next one...
BMW success! Stage 5 Dakar 2011
Peterhansel takes the stage win after Sainz has some navigational issues, and moves up the leader board as well. It's a long way to the finish, click the video for more action!
Mass + Speed = ...well, you decide!
Sometimes more is, well, just more. Anyone who says size doesn't matter probably wasn't that big. We are still talking about motorsports, so take it easy.
We at BlendLines are determined to expose our readers to all forms of motorsport insanity, so here's today's dose of motorhead junkie juice.
A big dose.
We at BlendLines are determined to expose our readers to all forms of motorsport insanity, so here's today's dose of motorhead junkie juice.
A big dose.
 |
| "Really? I didn't know this truck'll do ninety miles'n hour!!" |
Yup, that's a 9 second Audi Quattro...
I'm always on the hunt for tremendous feats of performance from vehicles that are sometimes overlooked as tuner platforms. It's where you find the true enthusiast, the guys who innovate, who take the non-conventional path because it IS more difficult.
Day 3 Dakar action...
Wow! The only competitor that can challenge and edge ahead of Sainz and his Touareg is... Nasser saleh Al-Attiyah in HIS Touareg?
Turner Motorsport update: Rolex GT BMW M3
As the snow melts over the last few days, the somewhat unseasonable warm weather has brought me thoughts of springtime, when engines will awaken from their winter slumber, tires can sing a sweet screech yet again, and RPM's can be set free once more... yes the Rolex 24 at Daytona is right around the corner.
Dakar coverage - Stage 2 - 01/03/2011
Sainz in his Touareg looks unstoppable.
Can Peterhansel step it up and give the Spaniard a run for his money?
The Ultimate Garage Lift
 |
If you're a guy like me, you probably dream of being able to have a garage big enough to have your own lift. Since I live in North Jersey, and in a 100+ year old home with a equally old and decrepit garage, I always thought this was going to be a little out of my reach.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)