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| F1 sponsors | 10/1/2009 |
Q: im not speak english very well,im from italy,my question is i have a car and i would like my car ...
A: I am not sure if I fully understand what it is you are asking. Each F1 team has a number of ...
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| Formula One engineer | 9/15/2009 |
Q: Hey Adam :) I am currently a 1st year engineer doing mechanical engineering and I have a strong ...
A: You are thinking through the maion issues, which is great. I think F1 probably needs more materials ...
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| Carrer | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I am 16 and at the moment am living in Romania. Next year in summer I am going to move to England ...
A: As a 16 year old novice, the decision of F3 or GP2 is years away, I wouldn't worry about it. To ...
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| Carrer | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I am 16 and at the moment am living in Romania. Next year in summer I am going to move to England ...
A: all my past answers are on the website, see previously asked questions in the category. Have another ...
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| impact on F1 technology on road cars | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I was just researching out of interest the topic of impact on F1 technology on road cars and I came ...
A: and sorry for the delay in responding, I am very busy at work and haven't been checking my personal ...
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| f1 in schools | 1/7/2009 |
Q: um c i m a student in school n i m takin part in a competition called f1 in schools n i m tryin to ...
A: I just got your question, thanks for it. There are several books on this topic which I am sure your ...
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| F1 Racing | 12/3/2008 |
Q: In recent years who was the heaviest in american pounds to race
A: I confess I don't know the answer. Mansell (in his 1995 comeback for McLaren) was probably the ...
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| F1 Racing | 12/3/2008 |
Q: In recent years who was the the oldest F1 Racer to begin racing
A: though it isn't prcisely clear what you are looking for. Let me try to help. The oldest F1 winner ...
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| Money | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I want to get into auto racing but my perants are kind of low on money and I'm not getting a job ...
A: At 15 I woukld suggest karts, though 15 is a little old to be starting I still think it the best ...
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| Career in racing - Questions from a parent | 10/25/2008 |
Q: A rather elaborate question. My 14 year old son has expressed over the last 2 years that he would ...
A: I would say that to get a motor racing career going, the lad needs to start right away in ...
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| Formula 1 | 10/17/2008 |
Q: Hey Adam, I'm a big formula 1 and am seriously looking into working in the motorsport industry. I am ...
A: An F1 team is like any large organisation. It has staff and products, needs raw materials and ...
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| Money | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I want to get into auto racing but my perants are kind of low on money and I'm not getting a job ...
A: You need to start somewhere to learn the skills. Usually, and if you are 16 or under, this is in ...
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| Money | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I want to get into auto racing but my perants are kind of low on money and I'm not getting a job ...
A: Did you not receive any tips from my previous answers on this Nav? I have given quite a lot of ...
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| Your feelings | 10/7/2008 |
Q: What are your feelings on formula one racing. I think it is AWESOME. I like Honda very much. What ...
A: It's funny you know, my love for F1 grows and shrinks depending on how exciting it is and whether I ...
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| Grand Prix | 7/28/2008 |
Q: Wasnt there suppose to be a night time racing event in F1? if there is one when is the night course? ...
A: Well yes, it will be interesting, they only do it though so that it is not 3am in Europe so that TV ...
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| Grand Prix | 7/19/2008 |
Q: Wasnt there suppose to be a night time racing event in F1? if there is one when is the night course? ...
A: Yes, there will be the first ever nighttime race in F1 and grand prix history this season, at ...
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| Racing school. . | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I am 19 years old and have the funds available to send myself to race school. The school I am ...
A: As you seem to know, there are a number of racing schools in Europe, maybe 20-30, but very few ...
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| Racing school. . | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I am 19 years old and have the funds available to send myself to race school. The school I am ...
A: I am British and so am not familiar with the various feeder options in the States. In the UK and ...
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| Racing Academy | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I live in the U.S. and I started racing karts when I was twelve and am now racing a Nomra M20F. This ...
A: As you probably know, there are a number of racing schools in Europe, maybe 20-30, but very few ...
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| what is the winning formula ? | 5/26/2008 |
Q: since then after following the blistering opening stages of the 2008 formula one season i have ...
A: What you say is right, Toyota have spent huge for little return. The answer is complex, but not so ...
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| best type of travel to karting circuit uk | 5/25/2008 |
Q: my question today is of the best way to get to karting circuits as i do not live particularly close ...
A: You're kidding right? You want me to explain to you about public transport (buses/trains) and the ...
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| from karting to single seaters | 5/20/2008 |
Q: im nearly 16 and have a growing ambition to compete and battle in karting upwards for the raceseat ...
A: I think a karting apprenticeship should last 2-3 seasons, it all depends on opportunity, breaks, ...
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| F1 2008 CHAMPIONSHIP | 4/7/2008 |
Q: Who do you think will win this year F1 championship?? Kimi or Hamilton?? What about Massa?? Can ...
A: No I don't. It seems to me that Ferrari's 2008 car is a lot quicker than McLaren's. It seems that ...
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| F1 2008 CHAMPIONSHIP | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Who do you think will win this year F1 championship?? Kimi or Hamilton?? What about Massa?? Can ...
A: I expect Kimi to win in 2008. It seems clear that it will be another Ferrari/McLaren season, with ...
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| Engines | 4/3/2008 |
Q: My dad said that since my car is currently over 100,000 miles i should not rev up my car at all. its ...
A: Regarding tyre tread, it is part of teh current regulations that F1 tyres must be treaded. It is to ...
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| how to get into racing | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I am 16, and am thinking of possible ways to get into racing. I was planning to go to school to ...
A: You may be suprised but I get asked this very question quite a lot. Please therefore see my previous ...
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| to become a pro racer... | 2/25/2008 |
Q: In an answer to a previous question you stated" "Regarding budgets, assuming the drives are bought ...
A: (I just got your question, the auto alert feature when a question arrives hasn't been working for ...
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| were | 11/9/2007 |
Q: i live in Florida and i want to know were i can studie to race racing car circuit
A: I am not an expert on the provincial and minor championship racing scene in the USA, but here are a ...
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| Career in Racing | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I'm 15, and I have just recently started getting really interested in racing, especially Formula 1. ...
A: I think its best if you call these places up and find out what they offer, and what the costs are. ...
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| Career in Racing | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I'm 15, and I have just recently started getting really interested in racing, especially Formula 1. ...
A: Here is my answer for you. 15 is not too old, but you need to get a clog on and begin very soon, I ...
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| Career in Racing | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I'm 15, and I have just recently started getting really interested in racing, especially Formula 1. ...
A: I have just seen your question. I have received the identical question a number of times and you can ...
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| WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT INDY CAR RACING | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I am a volunteer at another allexpert site (banrkuptcy, credit issues) but I don't know beans about ...
A: I have received similar questions (identical even) in the past and you will find the answers I have ...
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| Potential be a professional race driver | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I am 27 years old and work as social worker in London. I wanted to know if it would be possible for ...
A: I have received similar questions (identical even) in the past and you will find the answers I have ...
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| Single Seater Racing | 9/8/2007 |
Q: I live in the Plymouth,UK and when I reach 18-20 i want to get into single seater racing and I would ...
A: Sorry for delayed response, for some reason I didn't receive an email notification of your question ...
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| celebrating with champagne | 6/17/2007 |
Q: i want to ask if a Muslim formula one driver went on to the podium what would they do as (if they ...
A: No, not wanting to drink champagne on the podium is not a reason why there are not many Muslims ...
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| Formula1 Australian Grand Prix | 3/19/2007 |
Q: During this race there where many cars that had problems do you know why Scott Speed's car Stopped ...
A: The FIA F1 website has interviews and reports on the Grand Prix, as well as many newspapers etc. The ...
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| karting | 11/13/2006 |
Q: Do you think it is to late to start a racing carrier at the age of 15? "why or why not?"
A: No, 15 is fine. Many have started older. As long as you learn quick and have the time and the talent ...
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| f1(driver info)Karting | 11/13/2006 |
Q: I am once agian coming to you for answer's because everytime i look on the inernet for something ...
A: You can get biogs of the internet pretty easily I am sure. Both will be in F1 next year, Kubica at ...
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| Karting/F1 | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I have already asked you a question about formula 1 because i was interested in a carrier in it you ...
A: glad to hear that you've made the first big step and that your times are also good. I am not so ...
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| Question about F1 | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I think The F1 race at this season was very interesting. Especially, my having been impressed was ...
A: Any new F1 team has many difficulties in their first season. Many have failed to even make it ...
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| my F-1 project | 10/28/2006 |
Q: I am 15 years old and I am doing an investigation about F1 racing cars, so why does a racing car has ...
A: The low centre of gravity supports stability at high speed corners. If higher, the car would tend to ...
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| formula racing | 10/27/2006 |
Q: i am 15 and just now thinking of a carrier i would like to start in my life and the carrier so far ...
A: "My recommendation is that you start with one of the racing schools and attend their course (I ...
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| f1 race videos | 10/23/2006 |
Q: do you know any sites that have this year's and past years' races available for download?
A: a clear answer for you, no. I know that there are unofficial sites that may carry some races (I was ...
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| Racing formula cars | 10/11/2006 |
Q: Hey I live in the U.S and I too are a huge fan of formula one. I recently graduated from high ...
A: here are a few ponters for you (based on advice I recently gave to a similar question). I agree ...
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| F1 car Structure | 10/3/2006 |
Q: Can you tell me why f1 cars are now made of carbon fibre and what advantages it has over the ...
A: Simply put, weight, strength and flexibility. CF is a wonder material for having all 3 properties. ...
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| Prize Pool for Race Drivers??? | 8/20/2006 |
Q: I know in F1 drivers get pais heaps, but do they get paid if they wn and stuff? How about prior to ...
A: F1 prize money is perhaps suprisingly a big secret. The FIA, the governing body, organise the prize ...
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| F1 | 6/7/2006 |
Q: Do you know what are next years rule changes for the cars? i heard that they are changing the ...
A: Firstly, no engine rule changes for next year. These are currently locked in and the discussion is ...
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| race car driver | 5/9/2006 |
Q: Im a 17 year old apprentice mechanic, and my biggest interest has always been racing. I woundering ...
A: The answer to your question rather depends on which country you are in. The following answer assumes ...
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| F1 Steering Wheel | 4/4/2006 |
Q: About how much does a modern day F1 steering wheel cost? Why do the drivers take the steering wheel ...
A: A basic, off the shelf (naked) F1 steering wheel costs about £100. What then happens is that each ...
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| Montoya!! | 2/27/2006 |
Q: i onestly think that 06 will be jpms year. with all the talk about Alonso going to mclaren and where ...
A: I hope you are right. I can certainly see JPM being the McLaren no1, but F1 history is littered with ...
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| weight distribution on race cars | 2/11/2006 |
Q: What are the physics involved in race car weight distribution? Why do cars go faster if more weight ...
A: I'm not a scientist, so I can't give you the technical physics relating to weight distribution, just ...
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| Getting into racing? | 1/26/2006 |
Q: Hey Adam, Well as you can see I want to start getting into racing. I'm a big fan of British ...
A: I presume you are in the US (I am in England and not very aware of the various motorsport starting ...
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| Auto Racing | 1/10/2006 |
Q: How has technology helped the production of Automobile Racing? Websites? THIS ...
A: It's a nice subject, one I covered myself in part of my University dissertation! (in terms of impact ...
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| Getting into F1 from Australia? | 1/8/2006 |
Q: Hey Adam, I am 20 and a big F1 fan and I was wondering if you had any advise on what steps I would ...
A: which comes up quite a lot! My recommendation is that you start with one of the racing schools and ...
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| F1 Racing | 12/20/2005 |
Q: Why is it that on the podium at the French Grand Prix there is NO Champagne. Its comes from France. ...
A: Generally the champagne is sprayed after all F1 races except: Muslim countries where alcohol is not ...
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| About Pit-in | 12/15/2005 |
Q: This is my first e-mail to you. I'm a college student in Japan and I'm Japanese. Recently, I'm ...
A: At the moment I believe there are no formal rules in F1 about maximum numbers of pit crew for a pit ...
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| F1 Racing | 11/2/2005 |
Q: What happens when F1 Drivers need to urinate during a race.
A: Sorry for my tardy response, have been abroad for a few days.When an F1 driver needs to go, they go ...
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| auto racing inEngland | 10/7/2005 |
Q: Is there a track that amatuers can go to race F1 cars in England, more specifically around the ...
A: Hope the following helps. There's 2 solutions, to get an F1 car and take it to an open track day, ...
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| colored tape on top of posts | 7/27/2005 |
Q: I have noteced this season (although it has probbably been the case for some time) that one of each ...
A: Broadly yes, the "Number 1 drivers" have the tape in their teams. I have looked at this year's F1 ...
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| f1 | 7/13/2005 |
Q: hey im a big f1 fan as u can see by my screen name. i was just wondering why is the f1 points ...
A: The current points system is only 2 seasons old and was primarily devised to stop Schumacher running ...
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| open wheel/indy car racing | 6/27/2005 |
Q: you stated that your interest was F1, but I thought maybe you could help me with my question. I have ...
A: I can only give you a short answer for now alas (work commitments) but broadly, the current war ...
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| F1 | 6/17/2005 |
Q: Why did Michael Schumacher have his pole position (and the rest of the grid) moved back at the ...
A: They were concerened about the reduction in traction when crossing the line of bricks that are sunk ...
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| Formula Woman 2006 | 6/15/2005 |
Q: I have made it to the assessment stage for the Formula Woman 2006 TV program (www.formulawoman.com) ...
A: I see, sorry about that. Here is my answer in full. "HELLO LOUISE. CONGRATULATIONS ON MAKING IT ...
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| DTM Istanbul | 6/6/2005 |
Q: I believe that the DTM race will be held in Istanbul for the first time this year, would you ...
A: Yes, this year's DTM goes to Istanbul for the 10th of 11 rounds, so could well see the champion ...
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| champ races june 17 | 5/19/2005 |
Q: Do you know or know how I can find out how many Indy 500 racers will be racing in Portland, OR on ...
A: This is a regular round of the Champ Car World Series so the full list of championship entrants will ...
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| Getting into racing? | 5/1/2005 |
Q: Hey Adam. Just wondering if you could help me here. I'm also a big F1 fan and would love to start ...
A: My recommendation is that you start with one of the racing schools for their course. This will take ...
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| Elf Masters-Kart in Paris Bercy | 4/6/2005 |
Q: I am becoming interested in F1 and specially the end of season Elf Master race, thing that I don't ...
A: I share your interest in the end of season kart race for F1 drivers, since it started in 1993 it has ...
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| F! Tires | 3/24/2005 |
Q: Older F1 cars had rear tires much larger than the fronts. They now seem to be the same size. Is ...
A: Yes, it's all down to rules and regulations. The current tyre regs cam in around 8-10 years ago and ...
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| F3000 Reynard 92D | 12/7/2004 |
Q: Who were the first owners of a F3000 Reynard 92D with chassis number 011. What series did it first ...
A: Anyway, I've done some digging and (sort of) have your answer. Reynard's 92D was built for the 1992 ...
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| F3000 Reynard 92D | 12/4/2004 |
Q: Who were the first owners of a F3000 Reynard 92D with chassis number 011. What series did it first ...
A: Being such a specific one, I would have thought that a call to Reynard would be your best bet, as ...
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| chaparral Jim Hall | 11/14/2004 |
Q: One of my favorite racing cars was the Chaparral. Where can I find pictures?
A: Yes, I agree it was one of the finest looking racing cars ever, there's many a person goues ...
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| F1 0-60 times | 11/8/2004 |
Q: Adam: Is F1 racing considered the fastest race on earth? I'm an avid motorcycle racer, but have ...
A: Yes, F1 racing is the fastest, but there are certain caveats, for example drag racing represents the ...
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| Pronounciation | 8/11/2004 |
Q: I know this is kind of a quirky thing to ask, but I'm just wondering: Murcielago is prounounced how? ...
A: Italy like other countries has regional and local dialects, so even if you were to ask Italians this ...
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| The banners that say Orange | 6/13/2004 |
Q: I am to a F1 fan. Matter of fact going to the indy nexted week. Our first one in real life. Being ...
A: Orange is a huge private company, provider of mobile phones and mobile phone networks in Europe and ...
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| Renault V6 European Championship | 5/3/2004 |
Q: What were the results of the recent round of the Renault V6 open wheelers held in France?
A: although an internet search will help with this sort of information for a current and prestigious ...
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| Super license requirments | 4/6/2004 |
Q: Watching the Bahrain GP this weekend the commentators said that an incident occurred that may ...
A: To answer Part one, please see the following form granprix.com, which is a few years old but ...
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| Racing platforms thet leed a driver to F1 | 1/4/2004 |
Q: what are the pltforms that leed a driver to the opotunity to drive an F1 car? I am a new fan to the ...
A: This has changed a lot over the last 3 years, as then it was only European F3000. Now the various ...
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| Hi Adam, how much horsepower... | 10/14/2003 |
Q: how much horsepower is the modern F1 car making compared to the turbo F1 cars of the ...
A: Modern F1 cars are pushing out about 890-900 bhp. In the turbo era the power, as you know, was much ...
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| G-force and nationality of big companies | 9/1/2003 |
Q: What is G-force and how does it effect the car? What is the genuine nationality of these companies ...
A: BMW and Mercedes are both German companies, based in Munich. Ford is a US company, based in Detroit. ...
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| What is happening? | 8/10/2003 |
Q: I am a major Ferrari and Michael Schumacher fan. I would like to know what is happening with the ...
A: You are right not to question the drivers, MS and RB are as good as ever. Yes, Bridgestone's dry ...
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| over steering and aerodynamic force | 8/7/2003 |
Q: last reply was very informative threre is another question in my mind.. What does over-steering ...
A: Any "wedge" shaped car has some aerodynamic force, but for road cars, this is low and in any case, ...
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| professional racing | 7/28/2003 |
Q: greetings, I am 21 years old, will get my electrical engineering degree in two years time. I am ...
A: I am based in the UK and can answer your question for the UK, but not for the US, as I don't have ...
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| about v10 engine | 7/20/2003 |
Q: Adam, Adam is a V10 and V8 engine, what does they really mean?
A: The number refers to the number of cylinerd in the engine. A road car normally has 4-6 cylinders. F1 ...
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| Difference between F1 and IRL | 7/5/2003 |
Q: I am curious, can you tell me what the mechanical or spec differences are between cars in F1 and ...
A: I'm no expert on IRL, but think that the following are the main differences in terms of spec. Fuel ...
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