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In the standing start, the two machines on the front line, the No. 43 ARTA Garaiya (Morio Nitta) and the No. 5 MACH GOGOGO SHAKEN408R (Haruki Kurosawa), both made flying starts. They were both given drive-through penalties that took them out of contention for the lead. On the first corner just after the start, the No. 31 MAGICAL CARBON apr Axio (Koki Saga) ran off the track. It appeared to be the result of a collision with another car and Saga was unable to restart and thus retired. The car that emerged unscathed by all these mishaps and confusion to lead the race was the UP START MOLA Z (Naoki Yokomizo). Following in second position was the No. 3 TOMICA Z (Masataka Yanagida). This gave the Fairlady Z machines a 1-2 lead in the early stages of the race. Behind them came two FIA GT machines, the No. 25 ZENT PORSCHE RSR (Takeshi Tsuchiya) and the No.11 JIMGAINER DIXCEL DUNLOP F430 (Tetsuya Tanaka).
Motorsports

Super GT 2010 - Fuji Sprint Cup 2

IN Super GT 2010, Fuji Sprint Cup

ENEOS SC430 team's Daisuke Ito scores first win to secure the JAF Grand Prix title since moving to Toyota!


The GT300 class Race 1 began at 14:00. There was no confusion at the start, despite it being a standing start instead of the usual SUPER GT rolling start. The first car into corner one was the pole-starting No. 43 ARTA Garaiya (Shinichi Takagi). Following in second was the No. 74 COROLLA Axio apr GT (Yuji Kunimoto), but the third-place grid starter, the No. 11 JIMGAINER DIXCEL DUNLOP F430 (Katsuyuki Hiranaka), lost ground badly at the start. Among the leaders, the Hiroki Yoshimoto in the No. 66 triple a Vantage GT2 got an especially good start, jumping up from fifth position on the grid to be the third one into the first corner. From there, Takagi (No. 43) had trouble holding pace and was soon passed by No.74 (Kunimoto) and No. 66 (Yoshimoto). On lap 11, Yoshimoto (No. 66) accelerated past No. 74 (Kunimoto) to finally move into the lead.
Motorsports

Super GT 2010 - Fuji Sprint Cup 1

IN Super GT 2010, Fuji Sprint Cup

Lyons (ZENT CERUMO SC430) scores runaway victory from pole while the GT300 class sees a come-from-behind win by Hiranaka (JIMGAINER F430).


It was not simply a question of moving the transmission to the rear axle, the vehicle had to be adjusted and tuned in every element of its driving dynamics. This includes springs, dampers, stabilisers and even the tyres. The aerodynamics were also adjusted to take account of the change to the power flow. The rear axle differential, with a 45 percent limited slip, was also redeveloped, as was the calibration of the e-gear transmission. One significant point was the adjustments made to the ESP system. While the standard program is focused on high stability, the CORSA program permits greater drift angles, thus enabling drivers to enjoy the dynamics of the LP550-2 to their full extent.
Happenings

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2

IN Lamborghini, Gallardo, LP550-2, Exotic

Lamborghini presents a model in honour of their long-time test driver - the Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni. "550" as in 550 bhp and "2" for rear wheel drive. Game on!


On top of a chance to win S$5,000 of fuel vouchers, equivalent to a year’s free fuel, drivers will also get added value every time they pump Shell FuelSave, which has been formulated to help drivers save up to one litre of fuel with every full tank. Ms. Dawn Phang, General Manager, Retail Sales and Operations, said, “We have run ‘Win Free Fuel’ promotions in previous years which have proved very popular with drivers, enabling them to experience everyday savings at the pump. To bring our customers more cheer this festive season, we have decided to give away S$500,000 worth of free fuel, the most we have given away in a ‘Win Free Fuel’ campaign ever! We hope that even more customers will have a chance to Pump, Save and Win as they experience the benefits of Shell FuelSave for themselves.” Available at all Shell stations island-wide, the breakthrough Shell FuelSave is enhanced with efficiency improvers to keep engine inlet valves clean. Motorists can look forward to having greater fuel efficiency and savings at no extra cost. For more information on the new Shell FuelSave and FuelSave promotions, terms and conditions, visit shell.com.sg/freefuel.
Happenings

Pump, Save And Win at Shell

IN Shell, 95, 98, V-Power

Start celebrating the festive season early at Shell with S$500,000 worth of free fuel to be won!


Happenings

Singapore Honda Club 10th Anniversary Celebration

IN Singapore Honda Club, Honda, F1

With a turnout of more than a hundred cars, the Singapore Honda Club (SHC) celebrated their 10th anniversary with a mega photo shoot at the F1 pit building. We were there to witness it.


Happenings

AMS Honda CR-Z

IN Honda, CR-Z, AMS, Bodykit,

Is the tree-hugging CR-Z too plain for you? Well AMS has just the thing to jazz it up! Enter the Terra wide-body kit, and it rocks!


Happenings

Mettle Games Signs Off On A High

IN Mettle Games, Drifting, Drag Racing

After two weekends of relentless action, the inaugural METTLE GAMES has ended on a high note amid the smoke and smell of burnt rubber.


Happenings

Clean Energy Expo Asia 2010

IN Electric Cars, Tesla, Audi E-Tron, EV Hub

Clean Energy Expo Asia 2010 continues to pave the way for new opportunities in renewable energy.


The stock 3.6-liter engine is rebuilt to displace 3.82 liters. The engine has been recreated with premium components successfully developed and proven through Ninemeister’s racing exploits. The Singer 911’s engine achieves its displacement with Ninemeister 103mm pistons and cylinders, the 76.4mm crankshaft of the 997 GT3, and the 132mm lightweight titanium connecting rods. The large bore, short stroke combination can spin to 8000 rpm, but offers a broad, flexible torque curve.
Classics

A Modern Vintage | Singer 911

IN Singer, Porsche, 911, Orange, Original, Modern

Earlier this year, American company Singer Vehicle Design restored, reimagined and rebirth-ed a Porsche classic - putting new technology into an all-time favourite. This is the Singer 911.


Specialist engineers from Ford and M-Sport have co-operated closely in the development of this 1.6-litre engine, with highly-respected French tuner Pipo Moteur bringing additional expertise to the power plant.
Motorsports

Ford Fiesta RS WRC

IN Ford, Fiesta, WRC, Rally, Fiesta RS, EcoBoost, FIA

You might have seen Ford's all-new Ford Fiesta RS WRC car in our recent 2010 Paris Motor Show article where it made its first appearance. We bring you the full story and more pics!


To make the BRABUS E V12 Coupe not only a superior road warrior but upon request also an extremely sporty racer on the track the suspension was completely redesigned. The redesign includes special suspension components on front and rear axle that offer a wider range of individual suspension settings.
Happenings

BRABUS E V12 Coupé

IN Brabus, Mercedes-Benz, SLS, AMG, Singapore, Black, AutoVox

Based on the new Mercedes E-Class Coupé, the BRABUS E V12 Coupé is a luxurious 2+2-seater powered by a Biturbo 12-cylinder engine that produces 800bhp and a peak torque of 1,420Nm. Phwoar!


Ricardo Zonta had a great start as the lights went green for the Championship Race but it was Jamie Campbell-Walter who broke through the ranks to clinch second. Behind them, things went horribly wrong for a lot of cars and after the mayhem had subsided, the SRT Nissans and Triple H Maserati were the main victims of the carnage.
Motorsports

2010 FIA GT1 Round 8 - Navarra

IN FIA GT, GT1, Navarra

A double top for Reiter Lamborghini in Spain!


Spectators this year can look forward to catching up to 50 competitive drivers from across the Asia-Pacific region pushing their rear-wheel-drive cars to the limit with impeccable precision and vehicle control. This year’s edition will see the return of some familiar international faces such as Ryuji Miki from Japan and Daniel Woolhouse from New Zealand as well as local crowd favourites, Ariff Johanis, Azrina Jane, Michael Gan and Hanizam bin Hazmah from Team Goodyear. This combined with a host of fresh faces from the region will surely elevate the standards of professional drifting to new heights in Malaysia.
Motorsports

Goodyear Formula Drift Malaysia Revvs Up For Another Exhilarating Showcase

IN Formula DRIFT, Malaysia, Goodyear

Motor sports fans to look forward to the thrilling drift action at the Dataran Merdeka.


Happenings

Smoke On The Water! | Stamford Tyres D Experience Drift Clinic

IN Stamford Tyres, Drift, D Experience, Driving Events

Stamford Tyres in conjunction with D Experience, held an awesome drift clinic on Sunday, giving participants a chance to create both smoke in the dry and water spray after the rain!


Performance wise, the Eagle EfficientGrip is designed for maximum control in all year round driving conditions and reduced wet-braking distances for rock-solid vehicle stability. With a high number of biting edges gripping the road surface for greater traction, the tyre is built with the maximum ratio of blading in the contact patch to achieve safer cornering and maximum grip in all driving conditions. Based on external tests on wet-braking performance, the Eagle EfficientGrip outperforms a leading competitor in its class. This wet-braking test was conducted by TÜV SÜD Automotive GmbH in Mireval, on size 205/55 R16 on a low mu wet asphalt surface, and showed that the Eagle EfficientGrip indeed reduces wet-braking distances of up to 1.7 metres versus a leading competitor. The Goodyear Eagle EfficientGrip is available in 17 sizes in 45 – 65 series, 15-17 inch rims with V, W and Y speed ratings.
Happenings

Goodyear Launches Eagle EfficientGrip

IN Goodyear, EfficientGrip, Tyre

The new Eagle EfficientGrip is Goodyear’s quietest, most comfortable tyre ever.


The Pit

ZX1 Micro Oil Metal Treatment

IN ZX1, Extralube, Oil, Lubricant, Additive

Your car's engine has about 2,000 parts that require lubrication - a very tough job left to your engine oil. But what if you could help it along, and at the same time get more out of your engine?


Happenings

SAFRA Motor Sports Club's Defensive Car Control Course

IN SAFRA, SMSC, DCCC, Defensive Driving, Safety

A group of driving enthusiasts recently attended a Defensive Car Control Course organised by SMSC.


New

Hope Springs Eternal | Toyota Camry 2.4 Hybrid

IN Toyota, Camry, Hybrid

Will global warming change the seasons? Cliche as it may sound, its time to play our part and help heal the world.


We were also introduced to the various Shell V-power personnel working in the Shell Track Lab such as Lisa Lilley (Shell Technology Manager) and her team of scientists.
Happenings

Shell Track Lab Visit

IN Shell, F1, Ferrari, Fuels

Burnpavement.com was invited by Shell to witness the 2010 Singtel Singapore Formula 1 GP up close and was brought around the track and general area.


The Taylor's have successfully been running education programmes around the world, educating governments, fleets, media and the general public on how to save fuel, save money, reduce CO2 emissions, drive smarter, drive safer, hence the reason for starting the ‘Eco2Driving’ Record Breaking business.
Happenings

World Fuel Economy Driving Champions Retire

IN Helen Taylor, John Taylor, Fuel Efficiency, Shell, ECO

Helen and John Taylor are known as ‘The World’s Most Fuel Efficient Couple’.



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