The Gulf Canada Series will be making its west coast trip through Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to host its next three races. On June 22, only three Formula A vehicles started at Edmonton International Raceway. Al Pease, who would have been the fourth driver, opted to withdraw from the series with an oil leak. Eleven Formula A cars remained in the field. George Eaton opted to leave the series to concentrate his efforts on other series. We will be looking at the drivers and cars who have made this series one if the most exciting and competitive in recent years.
Eppie Wietzes
Eppie Wietzes, a Canadian racing icon, drove every vehicle with four wheels, from an Austin A40 engine-powered Morris Minor up to Formula One cars. He was also a competitor in Formula 5000 and won Trans-Am in a Corvette in 1981. Eppie Wietzes was elected into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the sport. But his time in motorsport was very brief.
Bill Brack
Bill Brack was a Toronto native who began racing in early 1960s. He raced in Mini Coopers on ice and won four races. Later, Brack competed in the Formula A/5000 Championship, driving a Lotus 70-Chevrolet and winning four races. Brack moved to the United States in 1967 and raced Lotus cars. He won the Eastern Championship in 1968 with a Lotus 49B Cosworth.
Paul Rawlinson
The Lucid is the outcome of an obsession about weight reduction. It will be powered by an electric motor. Tyler Schilling was one of the customers who reserved a Lucid car at the launch. He drove it around California's coast roads. The Lucid currently has over 17,000 reservations and will produce 20,000 cars next season. Road & Track is positive that the concept is a success. But how will it do?
Ron Tauranac
Ron Tauranac, the legendary racecar designer, has died at the age 95 on January 10, 2018. Tauranac co-founded Brabham Racing Developments and Motor Racing Developments, and his designs won two Formula One World Championships: the 1967 and 1966 models. Tauranac's cars were modified by many car companies including Lotus, Ferrari and Maserati. Although Tauranac's track record was impressive, his greatest achievement was the 1968 British Formula One title.
The DN6 5000
CRL Historic Race Sim Developments have announced the Shadow DN-6 Formula 5000 Race car. Based on Tony Southgate's design, it used the same production-based engine as the DN5 F1 race car. It also had a Hewland TL200 gearbox, instead of the DG. Nevertheless, it was a far cry from the F5000 cars. However, its design was very similar to that of the DN5 F1.
McLaren M10B
McLaren's M10B is one of the earliest examples of McLaren’s evolution. It debuted in 1973. However, it did not see any significant action until 1975. It had only been raced four more times and had been purchased by 21 different customers. It was a highly-successful car that won two championships. McLaren made it one the most sought after and most successful McLaren cars.
The Ford Ecoboost engine
The 1.0 liter EcoBoost engine from Ford's new Focus and Fiesta has been modified to become the driving power of the Formula Ford race car. Ford engineers predict that the engine will generate over 200 horsepower and a six speed manual transmission. According to Ford engineers, the Ford EcoBoost can accelerate from 0-60 mph in less that four seconds. Ford EcoBoost is so powerful it can even compete with Lamborghini and Ferrari for the title of fastest road vehicle on Nurburgring.
FAQ
What cars do racecar drivers use?
Modern race cars are often powered by engines. These engines work in a similar way to normal passenger vehicles.
Instead of using petrol, they run on compressed oxygen.
Which country has the largest number of car races?
USA - Car races are held in more than 100 countries. The USA holds the most car races with over 300 per year.
Can I watch a racecar driver race?
Yes. There are many ways to watch a race car driver race.
Tickets can be purchased to go to one of the races. It is also possible to watch the race online.
You can even follow the race via radio or TV.
Statistics
- In 2009, the slick tires returned as a part of revisions to the rules for the 2009 season; slicks have no grooves and give up to 18% more contact with the track. (en.wikipedia.org)
- According to Toyota, the 390-hp-plus 2019 Yaris WRC runs out of gearing after 124 mph, 19 mph less than the crazy Yaris GR that's currently sitting on dealer lots outside of the U.S. BONUS: (motortrend.com)
- Forget the 200-mph battles of the late 1980s; no one, not even McLaren itself, predicted the inimitable F1 would go as fast as it did. (motortrend.com)
- In 2013 Ferrari had an estimated team budget of $470 million, while elite IndyCar teams have an estimated annual budget of $15 million, according to FormulaMoney. (businessinsider.com)
- Acceleration is a little gentler (relatively speaking) too, with 0-100km/h taking an estimated 3.1 seconds and 0-200km/h covered in 7.8 seconds. (autosport.com)
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Ford Mustang GT350R $50k+
The Ford Mustang GT350R Street-legal Shelby GT350R. The 6.2L V8 engine produces over 600 horsepower and 590 Lb-ft torque. Brembo brakes are standard on the car, as well as Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 and Pirelli Scorpion Z 20-inch tires. The interior has leather seats, carbon fibre trim, and a 10.25 inch touchscreen display.
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Chevrolet Corvette C8Z06: $60k to $80k
General Motors has built the Chevrolet Corvette C8Z07 as a mid-engine sportscar. It was shown for the first time at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show. The engine of the car is a naturally-aspirated 8.0L LT4 v8 that produces 650 hp. The car weighs approximately 2,800lbs.
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Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody, $70k-$100k
The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody muscle car is manufactured by Chrysler Group LLC. It is built on the third-generation Charger platform that was introduced in 2016. The wide body variant is available since 2018. This car is the fastest-produced vehicle in the world, with a 707hp supercharged HEMI V8 engine.
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BMW M760Li xDrive – $140k-$180k
The BMW 760Li luxury sedan is a high-performance model produced by German manufacturer BMW AG. The second generation of the 760Li was introduced in 2012, the model year 2012. It is powered by a twin-turbocharged, 4.4L V8 petrol engine. This produces 750 horsepower and 800 Nm peak torque. The car can reach 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of just 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 196 mph (315 km/h).
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Porsche 911 Turbo S $160k to $200k
The Porsche 911 Turbo S high-performance model of the 911 roadster is now available. It features a 3.8L flat-6 turbodiesel turbodiesel-powered engine producing 550 hp. This is coupled with a PDK dualclutch gearbox. The car can accelerate to 0-62 mph (100 km/h), and reaches a maximum speed of 197 miles (317 km/h).