damn, i NEVER thought there would be that much elevation that near the shoreline... thx
Posted on 08/05/2009 7:57:45 PM PDT by Chode
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damn, i NEVER thought there would be that much elevation that near the shoreline... thx
F-1 RACE DRIVER SCHUMAKER'S PRIVATE ISLAND 
"not even a driveway,but that's some sand trap across the water there"
Guess he doesn’t believe the sea levels are going to rise anytime soon... Or he doesn’t care either way. How much could that’ve cost? 20-30 million? Not much of a dent in his bank account.
yup,price was no object it came from Strange Cosmos and didn't say where it is...
surprised there's no go-cart track around the perimeter
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Bull-Renault | 650 |
| 2 | McLaren-Mercedes | 497 |
| 3 | Ferrari | 375 |
| 4 | Mercedes GP | 165 |
| 5 | Renault | 73 |
| 6 | Force India-Mercedes | 69 |
| 7 | Sauber | 44 |
| 8 | Toro Rosso-Ferrari | 41 |
| 9 | Williams-Cosworth | 5 |
| 10 | Lotus-Renault | 0 |
| 11 | HRT-Cosworth | 0 |
| 12 | Virgin-Cosworth | 0 |
Kimi Raikkonen to return to Formula 1 with Renault
Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen will return to Formula 1 next season after signing a two-year deal with Renault, who will become Lotus in 2012.
The 32-year-old left F1 at the end of 2009 to pursue a career in rallying.
The Finn had talks with Williams about a return to F1 next season, but a deal fell through.
“My hunger for F1 has recently become overwhelming,” said Raikkonen. “It was an easy choice to return with Lotus Renault GP.”
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/formula_one/15934329.stm
Renault is set to give Kimi Raikkonen test mileage in a 2009-specification car to ensure that he is fully prepared for his return to Formula 1. (Autosport magazine)
Red Bull motorsport consultant Dr Helmut Marko says none of the team's four young drivers - Sebastien Buemi, Jaime Alguersuari, Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne - has yet proved himself to be the favourite to replace Mark Webber at Red Bull in the future.
Full story: formula1.com
Next year's calendar is expected to feature only 19 races after Bernie Ecclestone scotched suggestions that the Turkish Grand Prix could replace the mooted United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. (Autosport magazine)
Spanish woman racer Maria de Villota has an agreement to be the Lotus (formerly Renault) team's reserve driver next season. "Really it's just a matter of the contract being signed, but all parties agree," she said.
Full story: As (in Spanish)
Toro Rosso have strengthened their technical team with two key appointments. Luca Furbatto jons the design team in Faenza - where he will eventually become chief designer - from McLaren and Jon Tomlinson has joined the Bicester wind tunnel team, where he takes on the role of deputy head of aerodynamics.
Toro Rosso F1 team
Mark Webber is packing his bags and heading down under on Thursday to help launch his Tasmania Challenge adventure race, which raises money for charity. The Red Bull driver, who finished third in the drivers' championship, has to be in Delhi on 9 December for F1's prize-giving ceremony.
Full story: BBC Sport
Virgin driver Timo Glock has arrived in a rainy Dusseldorf for this weekend's Race of Champions, where he will be back in action against F1 peers Sebastian Vettel, Michael Schumacher, Jenson Button and Vitaly Petrov.
Full story: Virgin driver Timo Glock on Twitter
...like SCHUMACHER, he’ll find it difficult to win.
I loved the video of Kimi ‘excited’ to be back, it was like watching Elmer Fudd….....
Kimi Wikkonen???
Ferrari and Red Bull have opted to pull out of the Formula One Teams Assocation (FOTA) ahead of the 2012 season, with the Resource Restriction Agreement (RRA) being cited as the main reason for concern. After being contacted by GPUpdate.net, the organisation confirmed that two teams have requested to leave.
"FOTA confirms it has received the resignation of two teams," the statement read. "Whilst considering its next steps, FOTA will continue to work on behalf of its members to achieve the aims of the organisation."
Despite their actions, the title-winning outfits will not be able to officially pull out until February 2012, with a rule tying parties in for two extra months.
From that time, if Ferrari and Red Bull do not change their minds, FOTA will consist of nine teams, with HRT F1 previously deciding to make an exit.
Ferrari outlines reasons for FOTA exit
Red Bull confirms FOTA departure
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They just don't have competitive rides
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damn... will McLaren be next???
that's my girl...
hey...saw this on Speed Channel, interesting site, take a look around (looks like it could be a blast)....
http://www.worldclassdriving.com/events/las-vegas
hot damn... i sent it to a retired friend of mine that travels, a lot, with a VERY rich girlfriend!
Coulthard drives off-road on new Circuit of the Americas in TexasThe slow mo shots of him smoking the tires is wicked.
isn't it...
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