David Martin-Janiak

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Mercedes 2017 Pre-Season Test 2, Day 1 Report

March 7, 2017 David Martin-Janiak 0

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport completed 135 laps – just over 628km - of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Tuesday, as 2017 pre-season testing continued in Spain with Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas taking turns at the wheel of the F1 W08 EQ Power+

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REDBULL PRE-SEASON TEST #2, BARCELONA – DAY ONE

March 7, 2017 David Martin-Janiak 0

Daniel’s lap of 1:19.900 was set just before the lunch break on ultrasoft tyres as the team spent the morning focusing on shorter runs before longer stints in the afternoon.

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FRP Announces VIR Opening Event Format

March 7, 2017 David Martin-Janiak 0

Salem, NH – Formula Race Promotions (FRP) will kick off the 2017 Atlantic, F2000 and F1600 seasons with a huge spectator event at VIR. The opening weekend for the USAC-sanctioned Championships is now set to run over four days, from Thursday April 27 through Sunday April 30. ...

PRODUCTION CARS

2017 Lexus LS: V8 Flagship Luxury

March 7, 2017 David Martin-Janiak 0

The 2017 Lexus LS meets lofty expectations of what a flagship luxury sedan should be, and for good reason. It was the Lexus LS that turned the flagship luxury sedan category on its head more than a quarter-century ago by introducing new and daring approaches to unstinting comfort, innovative conveniences and polished driving smoothness

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A 911 for the road and track – the new Porsche 911 GT3

March 7, 2017 David Martin-Janiak 0

The Porsche 911 GT3 delivers motorsport-like performance, a systematic lightweight construction and an unfiltered driving experience. The new generation of the radical 911 celebrates its world première at the Geneva Motor Show. ...

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F1600 Promo Video

March 7, 2017 David Martin-Janiak 0

F1600 promotional video

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Phillippe Denes Joins World Speed for 2017 Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires

March 7, 2017 David Martin-Janiak 0

It was announced today that 17 year-old Phillippe Denes will compete in the 2017 Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires with World Speed Motorsports support.

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Infiniti: INFINITI and Renault Sport Formula One join forces to create Project Black S

March 6, 2017 David Martin-Janiak 0

INFINITI's Project Black S explores the potential for a new INFINITI performance grade, featuring unique-for-the-road technology inspired by Formula One. ...

Lexus LS and LC Cruise into the Windy City for 2017 Chicago Auto Show

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With the All-New 2018 LS, Lexus Reimagines Global Flagship Sedan

March 6, 2017 David Martin-Janiak 0

It is possible that no single automobile has, upon introduction, upended its category as decisively as the first Lexus LS did when it launched the luxury brand 28 years ago.

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DTM: Backstage – Introducing: Ulrike Fröhlich

March 6, 2017 David Martin-Janiak 0

The Mercedes-AMG Motorsport DTM Team is one big, happy family but has other members apart from the racing drivers. We would like to introduce you to the people behind the scenes. In the spotlight today: Ulrike Fröhlich, Team Organisation (Travel & Planning). ...

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Lexus Debuts Amazing Sport Yacht Concept

March 6, 2017 David Martin-Janiak 0

A few years ago the Toyota Marine Department invited Toyota Motor Corporation president Akio Toyoda to spend several days on the water driving their new Ponam range of premium yachts soon to be launched in Japan. As a master driver, Toyoda was inspired by the power of the turbodiesel powertrains and the handling and stability of the advanced hull designs; as the Chief Branding Officer of Lexus International, he also appreciated the potential of a stylish premium performance yacht to complement the Lexus lifestyle. This led the Marine Department to envision how a premium performance yacht might expand the Lexus brand into new areas of lifestyle and recreation. Today Lexus reveals the result of this project, a running proof-of-concept for a Lexus Sport Yacht, at Di Lido Island on Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach, Fla....

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Toyota Global Hybrids Sales Surpass 10 Million

March 6, 2017 David Martin-Janiak 0

Toyota announced today that it has achieved more than 10 million cumulative units of hybrid vehicle (HV) sales, including plug-in hybrids, as of January 31. The latest milestone was achieved just nine months after total sales reached 9 million units at the end of April 2016.

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Courtney Crone Secures 2017 VMB Driver Development Racing Scholarship

March 6, 2017 David Martin-Janiak 0

The WSM Rising Star Awards have been provided to up and coming championship caliber racers for over 20 years.

PRODUCTION CARS

Infiniti: Hands-free: What it’s like to “Drive” an autonomous drive car

March 5, 2017 David Martin-Janiak 0

In his latest LinkedIn Influencer post, Renault-Nissan Alliance CEO Carlos Ghosn describes what it's like to "drive" an autonomous drive car – in this case, an advanced prototype Infiniti Q50 sedan capable of handling complex city driving. ...

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Mountains of Mexico the first gravel test for WRC 2017

March 5, 2017 David Martin-Janiak 0

Sport news 2017 RALLY MEXICO The third round of the FIA World Rally Championship presents a third unique challenge for the contenders as they head to the Americas for Rally Mexico (8-12 March). After the icy alpine roads of Rallye Monte-Carlo and the snow of Sweden, Mexico is more than just the first gravel round of the Championship.

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2016 WSM / VMB Champion Earns Mazda Road To Indy $200K Shootout Invitation

March 5, 2017 David Martin-Janiak 0

Cancer survivor and recently crowned Formula Car Challenge presented by Goodyear champion Jonathan Sugianto has earned an invitation to the inaugural Mazda Road to Indy USF2000 $200K Scholarship Shootout.

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Sting Ray Robb Joins the 2017 Pro Mazda Championship with World Speed

March 5, 2017 David Martin-Janiak 0

It was announced today that 15 year-old Sting Ray Robb will compete in the Pro Mazda Championship presented by Cooper Tires season with World Speed Motorsports for the 2017 season.

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Colin Mullan Set for a Full Season of Formula Car Challenge Racing with World Speed Motorsports

March 5, 2017 David Martin-Janiak 0

It was announced today that 14 year-old Colin Mullan will compete in the 2017 Formula Car Challenge presented by Goodyear championship with World Speed Motorsports.

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Carter Williams To Race Entire Schedule of 2017 Formula Car Challenge presented by Goodyear Championships

March 5, 2017 David Martin-Janiak 0

It was announced today that Carter Williams of Clovis, California will drive for World Speed Motorsports for the second straight season in the Formula Car Challenge presented by Goodyear Championships.