Appreciation for the drivers

As a new driver, I can understand when people complain about having to drive. Its hard, and its dangerous on its own. Now give someone a car that has a power to weight ration that is almost 5 times higher than a normal car, cram 700 horsepower into something that weighs less than me, and you 've got yourself a recipe for disaster. This video should give you a pretty good sense as to just how hard it is to drive a formula one car. So next time you see someone crash in NASCAR or F1, cut them a little slack. It's harder than you think.
RICHARD HAMMOND "TOP GEAR" ESSAIE UNE F1 by koogar

The leaders of todays Racecars

Throughout the history of cars, one company has basically been the absolute pinnacle of racing, elegance, poise, and class. That company of course, is Ferrari. For almost a hundred years they have been the leaders in everything car. They were the first company to produce a car that could break the 200 mph barrier, the first to make cars that relied on both the driver and technology for the best performance. Basically, for the past 80 or so years, Ferrari has been leading the way in high tech, supercars, racecars, sports cars, you name it. Now however, there’s a new dog in town from Germany.

Audi, a German car company that’s been around for more than a hundred years, has finally gotten around to making good high end racecars. In the past Audi never really cared much for Formula one or Le Mans series racing, but since 2000, Audi has been dominating in the Le Mans series races, winning 3 times from 2000 to 2002. They also swept the American Le Mans series, winning every single one in 2000. And more recently the Audi team brought home a victory at the 2011 24 hours Le Mans, one of the most prestigious races in the world. So in short, if you’re a new Race enthusiast looking for a brand to root for, look no further, Audi is here to stay.  Pictured on the right is Audi"s newest creation, the R18, which also won the 24 hours Le Man.

 

The Creation of Motorsport

At the route of every great sport there is a humble beginning. Motorsport was no exception. The first ever recorded race took place in France and had only one competitor show up! However, he raced and won(shockingly) what was the first ever race in 1887. Seven years later in 1894 there was another race held in France. This time, people actually showed up and after four hours, the first actual winner of a race was named.  Races like this were held for almost another 20 years until the first purpose built track was made. This track in Milwaukee would become the oldest racetrack in America to date. This would also revolutionize the demand for cars that performed at a higher level than the average model T. Thus, the racecar was born.

                Then around the 1930’s cars began to take new forms. No longer where they just for getting around, they started to become statements of speed and style and achievement.  The birth of Formula one as well as NASCAR paved the way for further advances in the motoring industry. However the world wars got in the way and all forward progression was halted until the war ended. But when it did end, the world of motorsport became what it is today. The individual classes, such as Formula one and Sports Car Racing were introduced and quickly became favorites of the car lovers.  The creation of these along with NASCARS ever rising popularity made it possible for people to push the bar a notch higher in the car industry, creating new faster, sleeker, and cooler cars every year.