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| Subject | Date Asked |
| guide line to become a professional race car driver | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: i live in rawalpindi , Pakistan .Racing is my child hood dream .This is really what i wana do in ... A: not sure if you received nmy earlier reply, but please see my past answers as your question has been ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
Adam
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Expertise
I`m a big F1 fan and have been since the early 80s. I read weekly European specialist F1 press and keep on top of what`s happening in F1, such as results and testing, team politics, what drivers are saying etc. I`m especially a follower of the French Prost (formally Ligier) team and am also involved in karting and sports car racing in England.
Experience
Writing accounts of the performance of the (then)Ligier team during Grand Prix meetings. Organinsing karting competitions for 300+ drivers and of course being an Allexperts Formula One expert
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