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Barricade from Transformers is a robot who can turn into a Formula One racing car and is member of the race track patrolteam. As the Race Track Patrol front man he brings fierce andedgy combat tactics which he learned racing against othergangs in Cybertron. He is known to be acutely precise andexact by his troops, and they know that the smallest error canend up in massive turmoil and disaster. Barricade takesadvantage of his position as leader of the Race Track Patroland often abuses his powers by ridiculing others. As far as toys go, Barricade came included with the Race Track Patrol Package along with Roller force, Ground Hog and Motorhead. Oddly, in the Transformers: Energon series Barricade...

Car tyres are an everyday object that we take for granted. But without them driving would be a very different experience. Any fan of Formula One Racing will be able to tell you about the importance of tyres. To keep up in a conversation with a motor sport fan, I have compiled five interesting facts that you may not know about car tyres: 1. There are several different types of car tyres, not just budget or expensive. The type of tyre you choose depends on factors such as the vehicle's make, the desired performance, how you drive your car and the driving conditions. Five different tyre classifications are:a) All Weatherb) Wet Weatherc) All Terraind) Mude) Performance A wet weather tyre will handle the...

I have many fond memories of my school days. You see by cunningly playing sports, music and talking too much in class, I managed to transcend different social groups and in turn the bullies that preyed on kids from one particular group seemed to pass me by. What I don't have fond memories of however is how I went to and from my school, starting with a wet and windy bus stop, going via a used car supermarket and arriving at my destination cold and hungry. Living in a town outside Cardiff has many benefits such as cheaper house prices and being quieter, but my parents insisted the schools weren't much cop locally so off I went everyday on an hour long bus journey to and from Cardiff. The bus itself...

The Festival of Speed celebrates the culture and history of motor sport and cars. There are many events throughout the weekend including motorbike racing, off-road driving and the chance to see Formula 1 cars, Rally cars and many other racing cars. It is also the only festival in the world where you can see a range of racing cars from Steam cars to Formula 1 all in one place. The festival is held over three days, the 11th, 12th and 13th of July and it runs from 9am to 6pm each day. Many people attend the Festival of Speed, so it is best to arrive at 7am when the gates open. Friday is the first chance to see the racing cars and to explore the many exhibitions around the festival. Most people will...

One of the biggest airshows in the UK is held at Farnborough, but the downside is it is only held once every two years. The amount of people that attend this event is staggering when you think what the event is all about. It just goes to show how many followers the world of aviation actually has. Surely one airshow is much the same as another, or is it... Farnborough airfield sits firmly within Hampshire and started life as a small military airfield and has grown into a busy private airfield that always has something or another going on. Once every two years though it is host to the largest air spectacular in the UK. What makes the Farnborough airshow so different has a lot to do with the vastness...

Your tires are what keep your vehicle in contact with the road and highway. Different tires can be used for different purposes and for different seasons. Think of all terrain tires for off roading in the bush. All season tires for everything to try to please all. Winter tires for the cold weather and snow of Manitoba Canada. Do automobile owners need several types of tires or can they just use one type of rubberized wheel covering all year round? Depending on your driving patterns and circumstances you may well need a different model of tire or even several tire sets at different times and conditions of driving. Two cases or models come to mind when providing an explanation. The tires used by racing...

Currently second only to Daimler's "SmartCar," the Ligier line of X-Too mini-vehicles stands poised to dominate the Continental mini-car market, and forecasters predict Ligier cars have the power to create a major sensation in North America. Given a big financial and technological boost in 2008, the bold venture into the mini-car business marks Ligier cars' third incarnation as a forward-thinking French auto manufacturer. The early lives of Ligier cars First, Ligier produced some of the finest Formula One racing cars ever to compete on the circuit. Founded by Guy Ligier, an accomplished Formula One driver and celebrated rugby player, Ligier cars consistently contended for the championships from 1976...

s cars or the racing cars have been a major focus of innovation in the automobile industry. Features that are now commonplace, such as disc brakes, turbochargers, and even safety belts, were first used on only the competition and the sport cars. Research in sport cars has contributed to a new understanding of engine performance, aerodynamics, tyre adhesion, and has led to the development of ultra light materials like the carbon fiber for the car bodies. SLR is best described as a “super car “. With a top speed of 207.5 mph, the SLR is also described by many auto experts to be the fastest car with automatic transmission gear box. The Mercedes-Benz SLR come under the class of a “...

Nissan GT-R – The Secret Revealed The production version of the Nissan GT-R debuted at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show and was launched in the Japanese market December 2007. The U.S. launch is scheduled for June 2008. Europe will be the third market for the GT-R, where it is expected to be launched late 2008. Production will be held to about 1,000 cars per month. Sony PlayStation's "Gran Turismo (series)"Gran Turismo creators "Polyphony Digital"Polyphony Digital were involved in the development of the Nissan GT-R by designing the performance car’s multifunction display. This powerful performance automobile was a legend even before production started, thanks in part to this popular car racing video...

When I was a child, I remember vividly watching the motor racing on my parents old black and white television.  Obviously I had obsolutely no idea of the colour of the cars racing, but then again, I did, in my minds eye I could see them all, they were the brightest red.  I would watch the great drivers of that day such as Graham Hill, Jim Clark and Jackie Stewart and my little boy heart would leap when Ferrari came in first. I knew from a very early age that when I gew up I too wanted to become a racing driver, I would meet all these famous and most wonderful drivers, they were my idols.  One day too I would race with them. As soon as the racing finished on television I would prepare for my own...

The two-times Formula 1 World Champion, the Spaniard Fernando Alonso and the Brazilian Nelsinho Piquet will be the two official Renault drivers for the 2008 season; replacing the Italian Giancarlo Fisichella and the Finnish Heikki Kovalainen; this has already been announced to the AFP in Spain. Renault's spokesman did not refer to the contracts duration or gave any details that could compromise them. In an interview with the French motor-racing official web page, Alonso stated ''I'm very happy by signing with Renault. Everyone knows is a great team and what they have achieved in the Formula One. In the 2005 and 2006 seasons the team won the world championship and I would like to be part of that...

When we get something we demand more and story goes on. That is what happened with Nissan Skyline car. Frankly, Nissan skyline didn't imagine about such a massive fame, which skyline would keep getting for years and years to come. The purpose of manufacturing and designing such a boom car was to presiding over racing tracks, especially in the Asia car racing championship. But later on it has been the only choice of Australian racing drivers also. You will be surprised to note that it was banned due to its supremacy and power factor. This car has been running from the race track to the road track, without upsetting anyone. The car enthusiasts would have never thought of such a stability and...

Vercingetorix, perhaps the model for Asterix the Gaul, was the last of the Gauls to succumb to Caesar. Based in the Auvergne, he and his army kept the mighty Roman Empire at bay even after the rest of Gaul had fallen. At Gergovie he fought and beat Caesar's army but the battle was not decisive. Caesar pulled back and Vercingetorix and his men headed off to their stronghold at Alesie. Eventually Caesar followed after having called for reinforcements. But this time Caesar did not play Vercingetorix's game, they simply waited until the troops inside the stronghold ran out of food. So what has a tussle that took place 2000 years ago got to do with Management in the 21st century? Astute managers can...

Slot car racing is a hobby that is timeless, and when you hear the words, one name stands above the rest: Scalextric. Scalextric originated in 1952 from the Scalex brand of Minimodels Ltd., which was powered by a clockwork system. What this meant is that it used a series of gears to mechanically power each car. They basically took the words Scalex and electric, and combined them to form Scalextric. The Scalextric Slot Cars were first introduced in the UK at the annual Harrogate Toy Fair in 1957 by their inventor, Mr B. "Freddie" Francis. In 1958, the company was sold to Line Bros Ltd., who at the time, operated as "Tri-ang". Rovex was a subsidiary of Tri-ang that specialized in plastic and started...

Today the kids and adults are alike in terms of their past time. Both are engaged in radio controlled cars. They purchase these cars at the toy stores. RC cars provide an endless amount of thrill and excitement and serve as their leisure. Radio controlled cars are consist of two units which is the car itself and the radio controller. Some radio controlled cars are powered by rechargeable batteries and some were powered by batteries with actual gas-powered engines. Gas powered engines are more expensive than electric powered engines. RC cars are of different types. There's the off-road and on-road vehicles, touring and racing cars, trucks and buggies. Aside from this, you can also choose on the size...

Born January 1, 1971 Scott Riggs is from Durham County, North Carolina. Riggs started entering competitions at the age of fourteen in the American Motorcycle Association. For two years, he dominated the victory lane in North Carolina. However, he started to transcend to four wheels instead. When he hit 17, he decided to race the mini stock division. He raced in the NASCAR mini stock division and won twelve races in his first three seasons. Throughout all this transition, Scotts father, Russell Riggs was by his side the whole time. Russell goes to every race and has not missed one as of yet. Riggs counts his father as an equation while he is on the track or off the track and looks toward him as a...

As we enter another season of Formula One racing, many fans' hopes rest on Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen and other F1 superstars; but let's not forget that it takes a lot more than just a good driver to win a F1 race. In order to be successful in the highly competitive world of F1 motorsport, every technical advantage helps - no matter how small. Firstly, if you take a look at an F1 car, you'll find a huge amount of technology under - and over - the bonnet, and everything from the gears to the gas pedal has been meticulously designed and refined to create a lighter, smoother, faster car. Meanwhile, ongoing testing of the car's aerodynamic properties continues to create faster...

Since before the late 19th century we have been struggling to understand Economics in such a way that like other sciences we can make predictions about what will happen when we apply a particular stimulus. Countless higher degrees and PHD's have been awarded as we honed our collective understanding of economic cause and effect, but over a century since the beginning of the study of economics we have still not been able to come up with a definitive model that describes how our economy works. This is nothing to be ashamed of. We have been studying the weather for a lot longer than our economy and have only recently come to the conclusion that the processes that produce weather are chaotic. This means...

Omega has invited some great sportsmen into the family for their shared qualities of excellence, included in this are swimmers, golfers, yachtsmen, and even a Formula one racing champion. All these personalities have unique qualities, and now enjoy the benefits that can be shared by you, when you choose to buy Omega watches. Record Breaking Swimmers wear Omega Watches To put some names to the mentioned talents, the family consists of champions, including Gold medal and record breaking swimmer Michael Phelps, and some fine gentleman that share the pool with him and swim along side, including Ian Thorpe and Alexander Popov. Also an ambassador of Omega since 2001 is the great yachtsmen Dean Barker from...

Perched over the Mediterranean Ocean, Monaco is a picturesque country. With very high prices, most travelers can only afford to spend one day in this conclave for the rich. Monaco The principality of Monaco is a bizarre little place. Situated to the east of the French Riviera, the country is very small and dominated by the city of Monte Carlo. Everything in the principality caters to the wealthy, so budget travelers beware. Historically, the Grimaldi royal family has and continues to dominate Monaco. There influence is everywhere and, as you've probably noticed, one of them seems to be in tabloid news every day. Regardless, they have managed to stay in power for hundreds of years and turned Monaco...

In the early 1980's Goodyear Tire prepared a few high performance cars, mostly the Chevrolet Corvette. The tire's roots were based in formula one racing. The tire's design was very different than most passenger car tires and was an overnight victory with devotees of the race car. The tire featured a low profile side wall, large tread blocks for good dry traction grip, a very stiff sidewall and a nylon cap over the steel belts to hold the tire together at high speeds. The tire received a unique sidewall rating and it was designated with a "V" which meant the tire had been safely tested in the laboratory to stay together at speeds as high as 149 mph. This is the first time the high performance tire...

In 1973 Ferrari introduced the first of a long line of V8 road cars. This initial model was called a Dino, after Ferrari's late son. The Dino 308GT4 was the precursor of the newest Ferrari the 458 Italia. Ferrari has a long history of naming car models for various features of the particular car. Sometimes it related to the cubic centimeter capacity of a single cylinder and other times to the seating capacity. The 458 Italia derives its name both from its displacement of 4.499 liters rounded to 4.5 and its engine being a V8. The name differs a little from the last two models the 360 and 430 which both reflected a 3.6 liter and 4.3 liter engine. This latest version is truly a masterpiece. Just examine...

There are many hidden gems in London that often go under the radar of the tourist and missed even by the people that live near by. Kensington Palace Gardens is one of those that is a true gift that has stood the test of time. This is a location that is steeped in history and a popular choice for many of the rich and famous from around the globe. The area is a street in west central London and is the location of some of the grandest and most expensive houses in the world and you would have to be of the elite to live there. Used during the Second World War as well as the Cold War by the British government M19 as a secure base. The surrounding area is decorated with a half mile long row of green trees...

Father and son, Charles-Félicien and Charles-Emile founded the company in 1853. They managed the company with their own distinctive taste and their innovative spirit for their craftsmanship. Ever since, the location of the headquarters of the watch company was located in Le Locle. Since the birth of the first Tissot watch, the timepieces that were created have never failed attraction, for both the collectors and the public. Whether it was the special materials that were used to create the piece, or the technology; or the wrist watch's functions, the priceless pieces that were developed by the watchmakers and engineers made Tissot pioneers in the watch industry. Tissot has been recognized in...

Summary Whether training a new or current employee the old adage still applies. "If the student hasn't learnt, the teacher hasn't taught". In the workplace you also suffer a major penalty. It costs you heaps when employees can't do their jobs properly because of poor training. 1. Specify What They'll Be Able To Do At The End The purpose of training is to get a job done well. The first thing to do is to state what the trainees will be able to do at the end of the training that they couldn't do at the start. The operative word is "do": not understand, appreciate, grasp or any of these other fuzzy verbs; "do". If you can't measure it don't teach it. And you can only measure what the trainee can do. 2...

If you have ever decided to treat yourself to a privatised registration plate you will know that once you get beyond the incomprehensible variations on barely significant digits, things get pricey! But for some money simply isn't a factor so just exactly how much are they willing to spend on a piece of plastic on the bumper of their supercars. A great way to assert your importance when on the road would be to buy the worlds most arrogant number plate, 'VIP 1' was first used on Pope John Paul II's popemobile. It is now unsurprisingly owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich who reportedly paid 285,000 for the privilege of being recognised as 'the number one VIP'. BT Cellnet paid Liverpool's Mike...

British Formula One racing team WilliamsF1 announced last Thursday, July 27, that Toyota Motors will be the official engine supplier of WillilamsF1 for the next three consecutive years. In accordance with this, WilliamsF1 will end its one-year partnership with Cosworth, which is its current engine and transmission supplier. This will leave Cosworth without any supported racing team in the upcoming 2007 season. Toyota will also have to make their final decision on whether to abandon their own racing team to provide their full support for WilliamsF1, or to continue their F1 team. The agreement was signed by both companies and will take effect starting 2007. According to the terms of agreement...

No doubt that TAG Heuer makes fantastic sport watches. Their chronographs are among the finest, most accurate in the world, you'll get no argument, there. The facts are that this watchmaker has been turning out some innovatively advanced chronographs since their beginning, back in 1860. That's 150 years of know-how built in to each and every one of their creations. The TH focus is, most certainly, been on building a reputation as a precision accurate timekeeper. Their affiliations with the sports industry, most especially the world of Formula One racing, has been a positive force in building a brand name that can be trusted. The designers at TAG Heuer have been able to take all this high technology...

Are you ready to discover a thrilling recreational activity? Racing or off road go karts could be the ultimate in excitement! The thrill of skidding sharply around a blind corner in your go kart is an experience that is hard to surpass. Racing down the track in one of your speedy go karts, maneuvering around curves and slower gokart drivers, is fun at its best. Pressing down hard on the accelerator as you pass by slower drivers is about as adrenaline-pumping as it gets. And with gokarting for every level anyone can experience the fun and heart-pounding excitement of go karting. The smell of the dirt track and the distinct aroma of the gas and oil burning in the gocart engine is enough to excite any...

Every one replaces one thing with something. Car manufacturers replaces old models with a new car. People replace their petrol or diesel fuel with the LPG or the CNG kits. Then why not replace the air in a tyre? Shocked? But it is true, we can replace the air with nitrogen in tyres. Nitrogen in tyres is not a new concept.It was used in aircraft tyres, military vehicles, racing bikes and the also in the Formula one cars. It is often said that Nitrogen inflated tyres are better than the air inflated tyres. Oxygen in the compressed air tyres penetrate through the tyre walls and causes under- inflation. This will also lead to the decaying of the rubber particles. Where as in the nitrogen inflated tyres...

Hello fellow alloy wheel enthusiasts! I am aware that there are so many different alloy wheel companies and websites that you may be struggling to decide which really is most appropriate for your requirements. There are so many factors to consider when searching for the best set of alloys for your car. Most people are blissfully unaware of the impact of getting this decision wrong. Issues can include wheels turning oval after impact, handling problems, cleaning problems and performance issues. Finding a reputable alloy wheel supplier is essential. Following huge amounts of research I have discovered a fantastic source that can take all the above possible 'complications' away - and provide a great...

  The Valencia Street Circuit will receive the next July 26 and 27 diverse tests, prior to the celebration of the European Formula One Grand Prix, which will take place the weekend from August 22 to 24, 2008. The Spanish Formula 3 Championship, the International GT Open and the Comunitat Valenciana Velocity Championship will guarantee the correct operation of all the elements that compose the Valencian urban circuit.    Around 20,000 people will be able to be witnesses of these races and starting July 1 the tickets will be put out for sale at the same points of sale that for the Formula 1, with an approximate price from among 20 and 60 euros.    The presentation act of these tests counted with...

Modern Formula One cars are mid-engine, single-seat cars with an open cockpit and wheel. Much of how they run depends on their weight, centre of gravity, aerodynamics, tyres, breaks, and engine capability. The chassis is made mostly of carbon fibre composites, which makes it stiff and strong but lightweight. Often, the cars do not reach the minimum weight limit, meaning they need to be ballasted to this weight. In the 2009 season, some cars had a speed boost system installed (called KERS) which added extra weight to the car; because of this they had to find ways to distribute the weight of the vehicle so it still performed ideally. Aerodynamic down-force is largely responsible for the cornering...