No Precipitation.....

Was the hope for PFI, and so it was.....After spending sat night with Speedy at PPIK, using new karts that already appear old, the cap was off to Lincolnshire, pre-dawn, to sample Pfi for the first time in `08. What I like to think are the hardier of the regulars turned up, with some new faces, just to add to the mix. After months of racing in the wet, it was a learning curve to get the best out of the karts, fastest lap on the short circuit, 52.02, not amazing by the standards of the front runners, tho`it was a pleasure to be going quickly again! For the second race Adi opened the extended circuit, and as no one owned up to using it before, no-one knew what to expect......
It is at the fastest part of the circuit, where instead of switching left into the short parabolica, the track tightens right, it favours a slower entry....guess what everyone was doing.....More karts were off than on.....those who did a decent job of it were punted off/out by the ones who did`nt, one guy, on his first visit became the official lawnmower and just as he was getting used to the track on his first race, they extended the track!! poor sod,...so it took a while to settle,... in the end the results were largely the same as allways, but hey, it did`nt rain.....................Yea Baby!!

GET OVER IT!!! GO UNDER UNDER IT!!!

Firstly, somebody needs to drop this whole F1 spy thingy-majig and try focusing on watching paint dry instead. THE END.

Going under the bridge, flat out ( SERIOUSLY FLAT OUT ), 5 in the train, pushing the envelope, lap after lap...
...somethings got to give...
turns out the poor unfortunate sod would be me. Cheers Danny!!! Great Fun though and something that i will miss most of all in the coming 4 wks. :(

Speedy

Pasture new......

That well-known, back stabber, Nigel Stepney has proclaimed that he had no idea that his missapropriation of the plans for the new ladies toilet block at Ferrari motor homes, and gay bars incorporated, would "cause so much trouble", has found new employment......You would think that given his past record for being a top spy ringleader that the CIA would be looking at him for the CEO`s job, or at the very least, a french bank looking for someone to look after their money.... But no, he is a new director of Gigawave, yes, a team that is running a couple of Astons in the sportscar world, Were I Ron Dennis, Iwould have my lawyers chasing him for every penny he owns....... In a normal world we would have been caned mighty hard, for the kind of actions which led to the farce that was last years championship....you can contact Nigel at his new HQ in Morley high street....On a lighter note, Iread in Autosport that a guy actually boasted that he had a personal collection of around 25,000 pics of Ferrari personnel, this is deep sadness.....apparently he`s a dear personal friend of another balanced , and un biased Ferrari fan who lives in North Leeds .......

Helmet of Heikki Kovalainen

Just a reminder that as McLaren scored 0 constructors points last season they have the last numbers. I found this picture of Heikki's helmet, stating he is going to be number 23. Which would mean 22 is now our lucky hammy number!

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The gullible sod that I am just looked that up! If only! I wish.

Dario Fanchitti quitting Indy for a trip to Nascar.

Ralf Schum is linked with a possible DTM drive.

And as for Andy Priaulx’s postage stamps – fantastic – its about time he got some recognition.

Its Wet.......

Out there, but for some there are a few rays of sunshine...... Andy Priaulx has had a new set of postage stamps printed, to commemorate his achievments, by permission of the Queen...Montoya has been quoted as saying "schui is a nobody!!" after laughing at the offer of a drive with Toro Rosso.....Gary Paffet is having to make hard choices, should he stay as a tester for Mclaren, or should he focus on the DTM???... It`s odd, the least ACTUAL racing takes place in F1, that we as armchair enthusiasts see anyway, yet there are guys who will sell their souls to the devil, to be a RACING driver in F1, I can only draw the conclusion that, the Ecclestone circus, is a bit like the glamour of being an airline steward.... looks great in the brochures, but once you get there, your just part of the show....Rumours abound that some of the most famous names in motorsport are about to be bought by global giants, if this trend continues, will the names of Mclaren, Williams et al, be as lost as Tyrell, Jordan.......And does it mean that no longer will the entrepeneurial individuals such as Stoddart, Jordan, Minardi, be able to afford to set up a team....and does it mean that when the global chess players lose their pawns to market forces, and Ecclestone dies, that the show called F1 will disintegrate up its own arse...... ????
Yea Baby!!
PS; As a name.....Force India?? Hardly rocks my boat!!

My next racing car and road car

A Ferocious Mazda Concept

What a beauty!! I'll have to upgrade the Rollerskate!

"Inspired by the fact that on any given weekend, there are more Mazdas and Mazda-powered cars road-raced in the U.S. than any other brand, the Furai (Japanese for “sound of the wind” and pronounced “foo-rye”) with its rotary engine makes a great deal of sense. The car runs on ethanol produced in partnership with BP."

Autosport 2008

Despite my sceptiscism about sat-nav the new Tom Tom said "you have arrived at your destination" in the carpark nearest the main halls, this turned out to be significant, later......

As usual we got there early, and had a good, (read expensive) breakfast, that was the last I saw of the boys for the next 8/9 hrs..... the range of halls is vast, and you need your energy just for the walking....exhibits from all walks of motoring, and motorsport are spread out over these huge halls, with the 'Piston heads' show having a hall all of it's own...there are massive displays from manufacturers, showing their motorsport connections, prodrive, seat,vw/audi et al.....a smorgasbord of all things yummy on four wheels, and two...Highlights for me was the display of all the mitsubishi evos from the original to the latest incarnation, a long display of white? evos...the demonstration of a porsche on a rolling road hitting 450bhp at 60mph using a new fuel....the dream car...Aston Martins were every exhibitors favorite, static display choice, whether it was for car wax or insurance, followed by Lamborghini,s of all types, this is trade days, and sales are very important!! I spent a happy hour or so watching rubber, and fossil fuels burn in the live action arena, a 9 plus, litre dragster was impressive..with a helluva display from v8 stock cars...the karting area was a little bare, this is where things get ominous.....on the sodi stand they had an electric kart!! aaaaarrrrggghhh!! 10 min racing 10 min charging!! but this was reflected throughout the show..everywhere were attempts to show green credentials, as if the show was trying to prove it was going down the eco path...bear in mind this is a trade day, and the people there LOVE motor racing!! Just to hammer home that point I wandered over to the karting arena, as I drank my coffee (yes guys I had my flask), leaning against the barrier... I became aware I had co...........in the form of David Brabham, Jonny Herbert, Darren Turner, Fiona Leggate, Gil de Ferran, Alan McNish, Louise Goodman.....Sky TV...and me...( with no make-up on) they were all taking part in a charity kart race, it was a great couple of hours watching how it should be done, and seeing how dirty all these heroes could be!!! this was near the end of the show, but a final mention is to Olivia Davies, whose little booth in a corner of a hall, held some inspirational art, all based on racing, she was a pleasure to talk to, and I would have purchased a piece if the jaw-dropping £5,500, was'nt out of my range!!! I hooked up with the guys, and we walked outside to a BLIZZARD! I was so glad Tom parked me so near, a hard drive home, in shit vis, I was grateful for the passengers, as the weight kept the car stable...

Yea Baby!!

A big step for Toyota but ...............

not even a mile stride will help!!

The Toyota team on Thurdsday unveiled their new car for the 2008 season, hoping it will help them take a big step forward after a disappointing 2007.

.. and in 2006.

.. .. .. and in 2005.

.. .. .. .. .. ..and in 2004.

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..and in 2003.

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. and in 2002!!

Slickegos@play

Spanish Pansy vs Piquet

My view is Piquet will be just as challenging as Hamilton. Piquet also has the advantage that it might be his Rookie year but dont forget he has been their test driver for a year, so he is use to the car and to the team. Unlike Hamilton who was coming out of GP2 to F1.

I think Piquet will give Alsono a big run for this money. But that Renault - I doubt will win races.

UPDATE

NEW 2007 REVIEW BIOS

http://www.spd-page.com/theslickegosteam.htm

Blackmail......???

Whether you like Fisichella or not, its a bit off when he is booted out of a team that renewed his contract earlier last year, and replace him with a guy who has admitted blackmail......I refer to the spanish pansy, Alonso......It is not just off, it is fucking outrageous!!!!! Through no fault of his own, he has had to endure the pansy tantrums, be critiscised for doing a good job ie. racing a car , and getting points, by his pathetic teammate, and then be told by the sleazeball, Flavio, `hey look elsewhere, your contract will no longer be honoured'!!!! We are constantly reminded of fair play in motorsport, F1 in particular, yet once again we find this not to be so. In a normal world, blackmail, is punishable by a substantial sentence, the spanish pansy is getting a fat paycheck, and his former teammate is looking at the death of his F1 career.....FAIR PLAY, MY ARSE!!! Fisi at least has put something back into mororsport, with his team encouraging younger drivers, I hear no mention of the pansies efforts.....I personally hope that piquet whups his ass, and that he has the most unreliable car that the double-dealing french bastards can produce!!!!! Sayonara Fisi.

Aston plans 2008 Le Mans Domination

mwhahahaha
Aston Martin Racing have released information on their 2008 GT2 car.
Plans arn't confirmed but lets pray for Le Mans !!!

HCTW "Bin" Clip / Speedy

This is sort of what happens when a horse doesnt want to do what the rider wants it to. In this "Bin" he broke the plastic jump pole that he landed on. The sound is the best. ( this isnt me, thankfully )

Recently ive had a couple of falls and added with a bad illness has left me feeling like what only can be described as shit.

Speedy

Happy New Year - Slick Egos

Just wanted to wish a really happy and successful year to all the Slick Egos. Anybody got any good New Year resolutions???

May I suggest???..................................

1. Winning at Buckmore!

(P.S the team that won the 2hour endurance had 2 black flags!! Cheaters and bad drivers!! Just imagine getting a black flag!! hee hee)

Happy New Year - Love SpeedyChick