I have decided to create the ultimate motor sport resource page. I have covered all the essential series throughout the world. I have Included links for the homepage right down to technical regulations and 3rd party news features and extremely good bloggers.
Formula 1
Homepage
Live timings
BBC F1 News
ScarbsF1 Technical
2013 Regulations
Autosport
Calendar
World Endurance Championship
Homepage
Live Timing
Radiolemans
Dailysportscar News and Features
Calendar
ACO
World Rally Championship
Homepage
Calendar
Live Timings
WRC Radio
Regulations
American Lemans Series
Homepage
Live Timings
Calendar
European Lemans Series
Homepage
Regulations See bottom of page for full PDF files
V8 Supercars
Homepage
Calendar
Live Timings
Blancpain Endurance Series
Homepage
Calendar
British GT
Homepage
Calendar
Grand Am
Homepage
Live Timings
Calendar
Technical Regulations
IZOD IndyCar
Homepage
Live Timings/Race Control
Calendar
Other useful links
Andy Blackmore Spotters Guides
Wall planner includes nearly every date
Race Car Engineering
Ultimate Car Page (Technical Car Info)
That is it for now, I will add 2013 regulations and live video feed links as they become active throughout the season.
Also if you think I have missed anything please feel free to leave a comment and I may add it to the appropriate category.
Enjoy!
Thursday, 7 February 2013
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
Watch Sebring 12hr at Aston Martin Part 2
Last year Paul Dunk (@dunkie5150 ) organised a fantastic even at the Stratstone Aston Martin showroom in Derby. I'm pleased to announce that it makes a return for March 16th 2013.
You have the chance to watch the first round of the ALMS championship and also Bruno Senna's debut race for Aston Martin Racing. A 65inch flat screen TV courtesy of D&C complete with sound system. Other partners include Daily Sports Car, RadioLemans and Travel Destination (should you wish to plan a trip to Le Mans). Live timing will also be on display for the true anoraks on a slightly smaller screen, throughout the race.
Aston Martin Racing also will be supporting the event again. Last year there was also a tasty centrepiece for proceedings in the shape of the N24 Zagato... What for 2013?
Further treats on offer include, lovely hot homemade food made by Mrs Dunk, tea and coffee, private and secured parking, you may also bring alcohol if you wish. A lucky dip and guess the race laps competition with amazing prizes on other for the winners, so bring some change with you. This is a non profit event and anything left over will be donated to charity.
The main draw from everyone that attended in 2012 was the great time we all had watching a race with fellow Motorsport fans, it's great to share stories, information and maybe even explain a few things.... You won't get shot. Just make you want to come even more, did I mention you will be watch the race in an Aston Martin Dealership, so plenty of eye candy for us petrol heads (no diesels here)
Last years Daily sports car feature of the 2012 Event
For your chance to be part of this event it's £10 a ticket.... Yes thats right only £10!
Places are limited to 50 guests and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please email me at paul.dunk@stratstone.com, DM me on Facebook or Twitter (@Dunkie5150) with your email address and contact telephone number to reserve your place. Payment will be taken in advance so that I can allocate your entry tickets, but if you have any questions, please let me know.
Race starts at 2pm and we will see you there!
You have the chance to watch the first round of the ALMS championship and also Bruno Senna's debut race for Aston Martin Racing. A 65inch flat screen TV courtesy of D&C complete with sound system. Other partners include Daily Sports Car, RadioLemans and Travel Destination (should you wish to plan a trip to Le Mans). Live timing will also be on display for the true anoraks on a slightly smaller screen, throughout the race.
Aston Martin Racing also will be supporting the event again. Last year there was also a tasty centrepiece for proceedings in the shape of the N24 Zagato... What for 2013?
Further treats on offer include, lovely hot homemade food made by Mrs Dunk, tea and coffee, private and secured parking, you may also bring alcohol if you wish. A lucky dip and guess the race laps competition with amazing prizes on other for the winners, so bring some change with you. This is a non profit event and anything left over will be donated to charity.
The main draw from everyone that attended in 2012 was the great time we all had watching a race with fellow Motorsport fans, it's great to share stories, information and maybe even explain a few things.... You won't get shot. Just make you want to come even more, did I mention you will be watch the race in an Aston Martin Dealership, so plenty of eye candy for us petrol heads (no diesels here)
Last years Daily sports car feature of the 2012 Event
For your chance to be part of this event it's £10 a ticket.... Yes thats right only £10!
Places are limited to 50 guests and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please email me at paul.dunk@stratstone.com, DM me on Facebook or Twitter (@Dunkie5150) with your email address and contact telephone number to reserve your place. Payment will be taken in advance so that I can allocate your entry tickets, but if you have any questions, please let me know.
Race starts at 2pm and we will see you there!
Sunday, 20 January 2013
An unsung hero of modern motorsport
All motorsport fans have heard of the HANS device, well have you actually thought about how many lives the inventor has saved? Lets just say you couldn't actually count or you'd be counting for a while.
The device was invented by Dr. Robert Hubbard in the early 1980's. A discussion with a mutual racing friend after an unfortunate incident which saw Patrick Jacquemart lose his life after a testing accident involving a sudden stop. Dr Hubbard saw a weakness during a sudden stop accident, while the body would remain in place due to the seat belts the head remained un-tethered and momentum caused the head to continue moving forward, resulting in serious injury or instant death called a Basilar skull fracture.
Dr Hubbard came up with the HANS device, which stopped the head from going forward to extremes, reducing the risk of Basilar skull fracture. At first no one was interested in the device, it took nearly 10 years and some high profile deaths of Rolan Ratzenberger, Scott Brayton and Dale Earnhardt for the device to finally set to work.
1. HANS device
2. Tether (one per side)
3. Helmet anchor (one per side)
4. Shoulder support
In the mid-90s, Mercedes Benz have decided to further develop the device in order to implement it in their Formula One programme. After further evaluation from the International Automobile Federation it became a mantatory requirement in F1 2003 and since then all major series have followed suit right down to club level. Reported sales for the device are over 300,000.
In my eyes the HANS device is one of the greatest inventions to ever come from motorsport, it has saved the lives of many drivers since it's introduction, Robert Kubica, Ernesto Viso, Kenny Bernstein and Michael McDowell to name a few (a You Tube search will prove my point) and many more.
The work of Dr. Robert Hubbard deserves to go down in history and I'm sure if you asked a driver about the device he would have nothing but praise. A truly great invention.
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Watch the Sebring 12hr at Aston Martin
Having had "one of those" discussions with a friend on Twitter (Me) a couple of weeks ago and inspired by the Audi quattro Rooms (small "q" Hindy!) showing of Truth in 24, I would like open up the invitation to you to join us at the Aston Martin Showroom here in Derby, where I will be holding a private, ticket only, screening of the entire race coverage of the opening round of the WEC from Sebring, Florida on Saturday 17th March 2012.
With the assistance of Brand Partners Bang & Olufsen, we will show the race feed on the big screen, from early afternoon on Saturday and on into the wee small hours (I know Sportscar fans are made of resilient stuff). Aston Martin are happy to supply one of their new Vantage Race Cars for you to have a poke around, Mrs Dunkie and I will feed you (Pea Soup, Chilli or similar) and I will speak nicely to the Spotter Guides people so that we can have a sweep for the winners in each class - Bottle of Bubbly so that you can celebrate with the winning teams if you so wish.
Your parking will be on site and covered by security at all times. As you will understand, I am not in a position to supply any alcohol during the evening, but if guests wish to bring their own "lubrication" then that is fine but must be within reason.
There are some other nice little things that I am working on with John, Eve and the Team to make the evening even more exciting, so watch this space.
Tickets are strictly limited to 50 places and will cost the princely sum of £15.00 per head, paid in advance only as guest names will need to be on list for my Security Man to let you in.
I thought this might be an opportunity for a bit of a night out in a nice environment, bearing in mind it is also St. Patricks Day, a bit of racing, a bit of food and more importantly some friendly banter with like-minded Sportscar fans for what promises to be a fantastic spectacle with 60+ cars on the grid for the first race of the season.
Please email me on paul.dunk@stratstone.com or Direct Message on Twitter @Dunkie5150 to reserve your place. Once added to the list I will need to take your payment, full contact information to send your tickets to. Tickets will be on a first come, first served basis hence the reason I am posting this on here first.
Hope you can join us!
Regards,
Dunkie.
Please respond to Paul's email or i can forward your info on. However remember it's a first come first served basis, so do not waste anytime and I will see you there.
I just want to thank Paul for taking this upon himself to organize, he has truly has surpassed anything I could of done.
See you all there.
With the assistance of Brand Partners Bang & Olufsen, we will show the race feed on the big screen, from early afternoon on Saturday and on into the wee small hours (I know Sportscar fans are made of resilient stuff). Aston Martin are happy to supply one of their new Vantage Race Cars for you to have a poke around, Mrs Dunkie and I will feed you (Pea Soup, Chilli or similar) and I will speak nicely to the Spotter Guides people so that we can have a sweep for the winners in each class - Bottle of Bubbly so that you can celebrate with the winning teams if you so wish.
Your parking will be on site and covered by security at all times. As you will understand, I am not in a position to supply any alcohol during the evening, but if guests wish to bring their own "lubrication" then that is fine but must be within reason.
There are some other nice little things that I am working on with John, Eve and the Team to make the evening even more exciting, so watch this space.
Tickets are strictly limited to 50 places and will cost the princely sum of £15.00 per head, paid in advance only as guest names will need to be on list for my Security Man to let you in.
I thought this might be an opportunity for a bit of a night out in a nice environment, bearing in mind it is also St. Patricks Day, a bit of racing, a bit of food and more importantly some friendly banter with like-minded Sportscar fans for what promises to be a fantastic spectacle with 60+ cars on the grid for the first race of the season.
Please email me on paul.dunk@stratstone.com or Direct Message on Twitter @Dunkie5150 to reserve your place. Once added to the list I will need to take your payment, full contact information to send your tickets to. Tickets will be on a first come, first served basis hence the reason I am posting this on here first.
Hope you can join us!
Regards,
Dunkie.
Please respond to Paul's email or i can forward your info on. However remember it's a first come first served basis, so do not waste anytime and I will see you there.
I just want to thank Paul for taking this upon himself to organize, he has truly has surpassed anything I could of done.
See you all there.
Sunday, 5 February 2012
What to look out for in 2012
WEC
2012 is going to be all about the Hybrid. With the formation of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the entry of Toyota it will once again be between 2 giants of the motoring world.
After the news that Peugeot had pulled the plug on their endurance program the competition was looking slim within the new WEC but Toyata took the bate and stepped up, confirming a double entry in the season highlight at Le Mans but taking on 4 Audi’s will be tough but fascinating for us fans.
A third Manufacturer will also be making an appearance, Mazda being run by Dyson Racing have been accepted by the ACO for the 24hrs of Le Mans. It remains how much the Mazda factory are involved within the development of the Lola.
Expect the unexpected.
The LMP2 category's surprisingly has a strong entry for 2012 WEC with 9 teams competing throughout the season, being doubled for Le Mans. Even though this is the second tier within the WEC do not discount it, I believe LMP2 will provide some of the best racing as long as the fragile nature of the cars can be sorted.
All 9 WEC entries have a tie up with a manufacturer Honda, Nissan cover most entrants with Morgan and Lotus joining the Japanese firms.
DTM
This could be the best year for DTM for a while, BMW have entered this years championship and the full might and resources being thrown into the V8 touring car series.
Audi and Mercedes the longer established teams within DTM could be in for a surprise. Two further reasons to watch will include Andy Priaulx and the fact the cars themselves are stunning.
MOTOGP
I say this because I can see a resurgence from Ducati and the reemergence of Valentiono Rossi and that is always great for the sport. Stoner will be on a strong Honda, Lorenzo returning from injury and appearing back on the Yamaha all signs are good for a great season.
Also the top bikes will be built to the latest rules moving on from 800cc machines to 1000cc! That alone must be worth a look.
INDYCAR
After the tragic events at Las Vegas in the final 2011 round of the which saw the passing of Dan Wheldon, 2012 will debut the car Dan helped to develop, the DW12.
An up and down season last year as regards driving standards and officals 2012 will be a step forward in all respects. Changes have been made throughout the series and I see a great year ahead.
New engines from Honda, Chevrolet and Lotus split throughout the grid will provide another element to mix up the season. The new car is new to everyone and I can see a a lower ranked team competing with the likes of Ganassi. Returning drivers and new drivers will also add another exciting mix.
SKYSPORTSF1
Regardless of the politics which have lead to sky showing F1 in the UK and fact we must pay for it. I can see Sky stepping up the level of coverage available to fans for 2012 and setting a new standard.
With the launch of their stand alone channel in March, I wait with bated breath to see what Sky are bringing to F1.
Keep your eye out for all of the above, I will be watching and commenting throughout the season on twitter and via my blogs.
2012 is going to be all about the Hybrid. With the formation of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the entry of Toyota it will once again be between 2 giants of the motoring world.
After the news that Peugeot had pulled the plug on their endurance program the competition was looking slim within the new WEC but Toyata took the bate and stepped up, confirming a double entry in the season highlight at Le Mans but taking on 4 Audi’s will be tough but fascinating for us fans.
A third Manufacturer will also be making an appearance, Mazda being run by Dyson Racing have been accepted by the ACO for the 24hrs of Le Mans. It remains how much the Mazda factory are involved within the development of the Lola.
Expect the unexpected.
The LMP2 category's surprisingly has a strong entry for 2012 WEC with 9 teams competing throughout the season, being doubled for Le Mans. Even though this is the second tier within the WEC do not discount it, I believe LMP2 will provide some of the best racing as long as the fragile nature of the cars can be sorted.
All 9 WEC entries have a tie up with a manufacturer Honda, Nissan cover most entrants with Morgan and Lotus joining the Japanese firms.
DTM
This could be the best year for DTM for a while, BMW have entered this years championship and the full might and resources being thrown into the V8 touring car series.
Audi and Mercedes the longer established teams within DTM could be in for a surprise. Two further reasons to watch will include Andy Priaulx and the fact the cars themselves are stunning.
MOTOGP
I say this because I can see a resurgence from Ducati and the reemergence of Valentiono Rossi and that is always great for the sport. Stoner will be on a strong Honda, Lorenzo returning from injury and appearing back on the Yamaha all signs are good for a great season.
Also the top bikes will be built to the latest rules moving on from 800cc machines to 1000cc! That alone must be worth a look.
INDYCAR
After the tragic events at Las Vegas in the final 2011 round of the which saw the passing of Dan Wheldon, 2012 will debut the car Dan helped to develop, the DW12.
An up and down season last year as regards driving standards and officals 2012 will be a step forward in all respects. Changes have been made throughout the series and I see a great year ahead.
New engines from Honda, Chevrolet and Lotus split throughout the grid will provide another element to mix up the season. The new car is new to everyone and I can see a a lower ranked team competing with the likes of Ganassi. Returning drivers and new drivers will also add another exciting mix.
SKYSPORTSF1
Regardless of the politics which have lead to sky showing F1 in the UK and fact we must pay for it. I can see Sky stepping up the level of coverage available to fans for 2012 and setting a new standard.
With the launch of their stand alone channel in March, I wait with bated breath to see what Sky are bringing to F1.
Keep your eye out for all of the above, I will be watching and commenting throughout the season on twitter and via my blogs.
Sunday, 25 September 2011
Mclaren could be missing a trick.
The all new Mclaren MP4-12C GT3 race car has been competing at a high standard in the development year for the car. Making a great showing for itself in the Spa 24hr and appearances in the British GT championship, ready for it's 2012 appearance in the Blancpain Endurance Series with customer teams.
However I think Mclaren are missing a trick. Why don't they run a full works program, their knowledge of racing and technical ability within the Mclaren group are unrelieved. Even if this was just a one-off for the Le Mans 24hr. Surely they could use more of there resources to, seeing as the 24hr race and the F1 calendar do not clash in 2012 an appearance by Lewis,Jenson, Paffet or De La Rosa would really add weight. This will create huge interest for the Woking based squad and would be covered closely worldwide.
I don't want to take anything away from the customer squads who will be running the car from 2012 but I just can't help but feel a works entrance would be amazing, further adding to the spectacle of the 24hrs of Le Mans.
If I ever manage to come across Ron Dennis at any point I would love to but this to him.
However I think Mclaren are missing a trick. Why don't they run a full works program, their knowledge of racing and technical ability within the Mclaren group are unrelieved. Even if this was just a one-off for the Le Mans 24hr. Surely they could use more of there resources to, seeing as the 24hr race and the F1 calendar do not clash in 2012 an appearance by Lewis,Jenson, Paffet or De La Rosa would really add weight. This will create huge interest for the Woking based squad and would be covered closely worldwide.
I don't want to take anything away from the customer squads who will be running the car from 2012 but I just can't help but feel a works entrance would be amazing, further adding to the spectacle of the 24hrs of Le Mans.
If I ever manage to come across Ron Dennis at any point I would love to but this to him.
Monday, 19 September 2011
My Day at Mallory Park
Today I am writing a different kind of blog, more of a diary entry.
A couple of weekends ago, I got to go to the "friendly Circuit" Mallory park. This was the first race track I ever went to with my dad many years ago and I will always love it.
I was attending for Legends Racing UK and Motors TV and would compile their website reports, I also had the privilege of meeting James Holman the driver of Legends #83 (@legendnumber83 for twitter users)who had very kindly put my blog web address on the back of his car! I can now die happy with a life box ticked. Cheers James.
My day started with a cup of coffee with the Holman family and a quick look at my logo. I then went of in-search of a place to park myself complete with laptop for the day and lucky me got to sit at the top of the tower just next to the circuit commentator. A great view of the whole track which is a novelty, I wasn't going to miss anything, I normally have to rely on the circuit CCTV to catch incidents. On the race schedule today were 3x Legends races, 3x UK Pickup Championship and a classic clubmans race. While I was waiting for my area to be unlocked, I was asked by the circuit steward if I fancied a ride in the safety car to help with final checks to the track, well it would of been rude to say no. So that was two life boxes ticked on the same day. I can also report the hairpin is very banked and Devils elbow is tighter than I thought. What a track!
All of the days races were highly entertaining both the legends and the pickups provided extremely close racing keeping me glued to the track. I also had the pleasure of sharing the control tower with the great guys spotting for the pickups, this provided a great insight. I also had the company of Ian Snowman from Autosport and Motorsport news another great guy.
I managed a great walk around the paddock chatting to Drivers and teams about all sorts. However this was the same day as the Italian GP and I find it impossible to avoid the race and watch it at home. This is proving great practice for when sky have the F1 rights, I can say it's going to be a nightmare! Just stay in bed all day a lot easier.
A great day my reports are below.
Motors TV Legends Report
Legends UK Race Report
Finally reports and things on the way.....
Bathurst race reports (can't wait)
www.v8times.co.uk articles probably 2
Britcar 24hr race report with Gary Marshall (@marshallgp)
Plus my blogs to keep a look out
Cheers Guys
A couple of weekends ago, I got to go to the "friendly Circuit" Mallory park. This was the first race track I ever went to with my dad many years ago and I will always love it.
I was attending for Legends Racing UK and Motors TV and would compile their website reports, I also had the privilege of meeting James Holman the driver of Legends #83 (@legendnumber83 for twitter users)who had very kindly put my blog web address on the back of his car! I can now die happy with a life box ticked. Cheers James.
My day started with a cup of coffee with the Holman family and a quick look at my logo. I then went of in-search of a place to park myself complete with laptop for the day and lucky me got to sit at the top of the tower just next to the circuit commentator. A great view of the whole track which is a novelty, I wasn't going to miss anything, I normally have to rely on the circuit CCTV to catch incidents. On the race schedule today were 3x Legends races, 3x UK Pickup Championship and a classic clubmans race. While I was waiting for my area to be unlocked, I was asked by the circuit steward if I fancied a ride in the safety car to help with final checks to the track, well it would of been rude to say no. So that was two life boxes ticked on the same day. I can also report the hairpin is very banked and Devils elbow is tighter than I thought. What a track!
All of the days races were highly entertaining both the legends and the pickups provided extremely close racing keeping me glued to the track. I also had the pleasure of sharing the control tower with the great guys spotting for the pickups, this provided a great insight. I also had the company of Ian Snowman from Autosport and Motorsport news another great guy.
I managed a great walk around the paddock chatting to Drivers and teams about all sorts. However this was the same day as the Italian GP and I find it impossible to avoid the race and watch it at home. This is proving great practice for when sky have the F1 rights, I can say it's going to be a nightmare! Just stay in bed all day a lot easier.
A great day my reports are below.
Motors TV Legends Report
Legends UK Race Report
Finally reports and things on the way.....
Bathurst race reports (can't wait)
www.v8times.co.uk articles probably 2
Britcar 24hr race report with Gary Marshall (@marshallgp)
Plus my blogs to keep a look out
Cheers Guys
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