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...[Formula One]], [[American Championship Car Racing]] ([[Champcar]], [[Indy Racing League|IRL]]), [[sprint car]], [[midget car]], and others. ...drives the rear wheels. Depending on the rules of the class, many types of open-wheeler have wings at the front and rear of the vehicle, as well as a very

...[Formula One]], [[American Championship Car Racing]] ([[Champcar]], [[Indy Racing League|IRL]]), [[sprint car]], [[midget car]], and others. ...drives the rear wheels. Depending on the rules of the class, many types of open-wheeler have wings at the front and rear of the vehicle, as well as a very

...ndretti|Michael]]. John drives the #10 [[FreedomRoads]] [[Ford]] for [[ppc Racing]]. [[Kenny Wallace]] is his teammate and he drives the #22 [[Autozone]] [[F * [http://www.ppcracing.com/ The ppc Racing Website]

'''Autograss''' racing is [[Britain]]’s most popular form of amateur [[motor racing]]. It takes place at venues throughout [[England]], [[Wales]] and Northern Autograss is basically car racing on natural surfaces, usually a farming field, with a fresh track starting o

'''Board track racing''' was a type of racing where the track had a surface of wood boards. The genre was popular in the ...html]. The 1913 motorcycle championship races were moved to a [[dirt track racing|dirt track]] because dirt was safer. Board tracks slowly faded away by the

[[Image:Gtp_sports_cars.jpg|thumb|300px|GTP sports cars racing at [[Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course]] in 1991]] ...'' is a form of circuit racing, with cars that have two seats and enclosed wheel wells. They may be purpose-built or related to road-going [[sports car]]s.

...heel, but are typically used on only the driven (powered) wheels in [[drag racing]], where the only concern is maximum traction to put power to the ground. ...h must be able to operate in all weather conditions. They are used in auto racing where competitors can choose different tires based on the weather condition

| Most wins constructor || [[Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing]] (6) | Winning team || [[Penske Racing|Team Penske]]

...rn [[March 25]], [[1982]]) is a professional race car driver in the [[Indy Racing League]]. She was born in [[Beloit, Wisconsin]], USA, and was raised in [[ == Racing Career ==

...[[June 11]], [[1964]] in [[Avignon]], [[Vaucluse]], [[France]] is a French racing driver of Both French and Sicilian origins. Jean Alesi drove a long time in ...5 championship. In the late 1980s he was very much a coming man in motor racing, winning the 1988 French Formula 3 title, and following it up in 1989 with

...(Aviation), the SVA was founded to develop the cars used at [[Cisitalia]] racing. ...ivership of the [[Cisitalia]] and tried new outlet in the creation of open-wheel cars.

...racing.inflatables.arp.750pix.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Offshore inflatable '''racing''' (Thundercat class) at Ilfracombe, north Devon, England.These boats can r |[[image:aircraft.racing.arp.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Air '''racing''':Hungarian aerobatics pilot Peter Besenyei at speed in his Extra 300 at a

'''Formula A''' (FA) is the top level of Go-kart racing or ''[[karting]]''. This class uses 100cc [[two-stroke]] engines, which m ...until they retire. Many—if not most—successful [[open-wheel]] racing drivers started their careers in karts.

...hts series]]. Wheldon is playfully nicknamed "Difficult Dan" in the [[Indy Racing League|IRL]] pit lane for his sometimes choleric temperament. He currently ...mber of 2005, it was announced that he would be driving for [[Chip Ganassi Racing]] in the IRL in 2006. Shortly after his first IRL test with Ganassi, he won

...Below are pictures of some examples of the incredible and beautiful Giaur racing cars.

[[Image:MidgetCarsRacingAngellParkJune2007.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Midget cars racing at [[Angell Park Speedway]]]] ...0 pounds. The high power and small size of the cars combine to make midget racing quite dangerous; for this reason modern midget cars are fully equipped with

...rnative to the [[runabout (car)|runabout]] and the [[roadster]]. They were open cars, often fitted with convertible tops. Most early touring cars had a [[t ...1927 were four and then three-door models (with drivers sliding behind the wheel from passenger seat) touring cars, accounting for 6,519,643 cars sold out o

...rts cars, such as their use mainly of [[rear-wheel drive|rear-]] or [[four-wheel drive]], and the term sports car may be used to describe a car with grand t ...ust be able to be used perfectly legally on the open road, and adapted for racing on circuits or closed courses."

...car racing|stock cars]] in the South. The open wheel racers were built for racing, and the stock cars were ordinary automobiles modified to varying degrees. ...also race on [[Short track motor racing|asphalt short tracks]] during the racing season.

:''This article concerns auto racing; [[Track racing|motorcycles]], also race on dirt tracks.'' ...ing|stock cars]] in the South. While open wheel racecars are purpose-built racing vehicles, stock cars (also known as fendered cars) can be either purpose-bu

...expensive, which makes F3 an attractive entry-level into higher class auto racing. ...Cars|Kieft]] and [[Emeryson]]. The formula was the usual route into motor racing through the early and mid 1950s (and stars like [[Stirling Moss]] continued

...of running on short [[dirt track racing|dirt]] or paved tracks. Sprint car racing is most popular in the United States, but series also operate in Australia ...speed often also makes it very dangerous. The safety record of sprint car racing in recent years has been greatly improved by the use of roll cages to prote

...a]], [[Värmland]]) is a [[race car driver]] from [[Sweden]]. He was [[Indy Racing League|IRL]] champion in 1998 and won the [[Indianapolis 500]] in [[1999]]. As of [[2006]], Brack lives in Belgium and has retired from open wheel racing. Brack spends most of his time currently as the lead member of a rock band.

...ahal Letterman Racing (2002)<br>American Spirit Team Johansson (2003), PKV Racing (2004-2006) ...owner. Vasser won the [[1996]] [[Champ Car]] champion with [[Chip Ganassi Racing]], and scored ten victories in the series. Vasser was the last American to

...rting]] is more likely to be a young driver's entry to serious formula car racing). ...as an entry level formula, [[Formula Vee]], the Formula Ford cars use full racing suspension setups.

[[Image:LolaT332.jpg|thumb|[[1974]] [[Lola Racing Cars|Lola ]] T-332]] '''Formula 5000''' (or '''F5000''') was an auto-racing formula that ran different series in various regions around the world from

...speed often also makes it very dangerous. The safety record of sprint car racing in recent years has been greatly improved by the use of roll cages to prote ...n]] and [[Tony Stewart]]. As a challenging form of auto racing, sprint car racing is considered an excellent training ground for NASCAR series.

...sport in its own right, autocrossing is a great way to get started in road racing. ...ower average speeds, lack of physical obstacles and lack of wheel-to-wheel racing means that the potential for car damage, particularly from collisions, is v

...sport in its own right, autocrossing is a great way to get started in road racing. ...ower average speeds, lack of physical obstacles and lack of wheel-to-wheel racing means that the potential for car damage, particularly from collisions, is v

[[Image:fittipaldi_indy.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Emerson Fittipaldi racing in the [[Indianapolis 500]] in [[1994]].]] ...aulo (city)|São Paulo]], [[Brazil]]) is a highly successful [[open-wheel]] racing series driver, winning world championships in both [[Formula One]] and [[Ch

...[[World of Outlaws]] series of sprint car racing. He soon moved into road racing, winning the Super Vee title in [[1981]] and the Can Am title in [[1982]]. ...competed in his first Indianapolis 500, finishing tenth. Unser continued racing on the CART circuit, becoming one of the series' rising stars. He finished

...world championships. McLaren cars totally dominated [[CanAm]] sports car racing with 56 wins between [[1967]] and [[1972]] (and five constructors&#8217; ch ...rgring]] in which F2 and F1 cars competed together. He astounded the motor racing fraternity by being first F2, and fifth overall, in a field of the best dri

|Nickname ||The World Center of Racing |Closed || Open

...I''' (Born [[March 9]], [[1950]] in [[Louisville, Kentucky]]) is a former racing driver from [[USA|the United States]]. He participated in 15 [[Formula One ...ca where he competed in the [[CART]] (Championship Auto Racing Teams) open-wheel series winning the [[Indianapolis 500]] in 1985. The "spin and win" footag

'''Mount Panorama Circuit''' is a [[motor racing]] track located in [[Bathurst, New South Wales|Bathurst]], [[New South Wale ...such it has become the near-exclusive province of closed-bodied automobile racing cars.

| Current series || [[Indy Racing League|IRL]] [[IndyCar Series]] | Current team || [[Andretti Green Racing]]

...a total of 1.1&nbsp;L (1131&nbsp;cc/69&nbsp;in³). This was attached to an open [[roadster]] body with [[solid axle]]s front and rear. [[Leaf spring]]s su ...ut of place at the race, but calmly took second place after seven hours of racing.

...mean [[motorcycle racing]], and can include [[motorboat racing]] and [[air racing]]. It is one of the world's most popular [[spectator sport]]s and perhaps t Auto racing began almost immediately after the construction of the first successful [[g

...Penske wanted another young driver who would focus exclusively on American racing. For 1978 Mears was offered a ride in nine of the eighteen championship rac ...anged from the [[United States Automobile Club|USAC]] to Championship Auto Racing Teams ([[CART]]). At Indianapolis he won his first "500" by virtue of stayi

...mean [[motorcycle racing]], and can include [[motorboat racing]] and [[air racing]]. It is one of the world's most popular [[spectator sport]]s and perhaps t Auto racing began almost immediately after the construction of the first successful [[g

|Team(s) || [[Theodore Racing|Theodore]], [[Hesketh]], [[Osella]], [[Tyrrell]], [[Ligier]], [[Renault]], ...[Formula One]], [[Sports car racing|Sports cars]], [[CART]] and the [[Indy Racing League]], and now owns an IRL team. Cheever participated in 132 Formula One

...lated competition. Many traditional fans and purists still see short track racing as the "real" NASCAR, because the lower speeds make "paint swapping", where [[Category:Auto racing by type]]

...ated his determination to become a [[Formula 1]] driver. He won the [[Indy Racing League]] (IRL) championship in [[2003]] at his first attempt. With the encouragement of his motorsport-mad parents, Dixon began racing karts before the age of 10. He experienced moderate success, but really cau

...radical change in the philosophy of approach to the competition of Bandini racing cars. If the tasks: speed, lightness and road holding remains unchanged, di ...the ''1000 P'' an important novelty but also the return to the final four-wheel independent. The geometry of the rear suspension, tested on a copy of ''[[B

The [[V16|16-cylinder]] '''Type 45''' racing car and similar '''Type 47''' "Grand Sport" were to become a new generation The Type 56 was a tiny 2-seat open car very much in the style of turn-of-the-century horseless carriages or [[

[[Rear wheel drive]] cars are generally more prone to oversteer, in particular when appl In modern race cars, especially [[open-wheel]] race cars, oversteering in high speed turns is caused mainly by aerodynam

...ame for a class of [[automobile|car]]s used in [[American Championship Car Racing]] for many decades. A Champ Car is a single seater (commonly called [[open wheel]]) [[racing car]]. For much of their history Champ Cars have been similar to [[Formula

...good attendance from members of the press by also inviting three celebrity racing divers[3] to the Vespa 400 launch. ...behind the dummy front grill, on a shelf that could be slid out. The spare wheel was stowed in a well under the passenger seat.

...0]] champion, currently driving in the [[Indy Racing League]] for [[Penske Racing]]. He also competes in the invitation-only [[International Race of Champion ...cing]] team, with a best finish of third. However, he swiched to [[Panther Racing]] for the next season and improved enough to take the title from reigning c

...mean [[motorcycle racing]], and can include [[motorboat racing]] and [[air racing]]. It is one of the world's most popular [[spectator sport]]s and perhaps t Auto racing began almost immediately after the construction of the first successful [[g

|Category || [[Touring car racing|Touring cars]] ...Touring Car Championship''' ('''WTCC''') is an international [[touring car racing|Touring Car]] championship organized by the [[Fédération Internationale d

[[Image:irl_logo.jpg|120px|center|Indy Racing League Logo]] |Sport || [[Auto racing]]

...mean [[motorcycle racing]], and can include [[motorboat racing]] and [[air racing]]. It is one of the world's most popular [[spectator sport]]s and perhaps t Auto racing began almost immediately after the construction of the first successful [[g

| Current series || [[Indy Racing League|IRL]] [[IndyCar Series]] | Current team || [[Hemelgarn Racing]]

...evice, usually consisting of [[gear]]s, for allowing each of the driving [[wheel]]s to rotate at different speeds, while supplying equal [[torque]] to each ...an the outer wheel, resulting in the inner wheel spinning and/or the outer wheel dragging. This results in difficult and unpredictable handling, damage to t

...p Car World Series and the Indy Racing League see [[Champ Car]] and [[Indy Racing League|IRL]].'' ...championship for drivers of single seater (commonly referred to as [[open wheel]]) cars.

...handling understeer, which is at higher lateral accelerations, and is what racing drivers are talking about when they use the term. In modern [[race car]]s, especially [[open wheel car]]s, understeering is caused mainly due to the [[Automotive aerodynamics

'''Suzuka International Racing Course''' ('''Suzuka Circuit''' for short) is a co-host of the [[Formula On ...is a massive test of driver skill and is easily one of the most difficult racing circuits in the world. Nevertheless, the track is loved by drivers and spec

...rburetter]], three-speed manual [[transmission]], [[live rear axle]], four-wheel [[drum brakes]]. [[Wheelbase]]: 122" (3,100mm) ...y a six-cylinder [[passenger car]] that would have much in common with its racing car sibling.

|Sport || [[Road racing]], [[Rallying]], [[Autocross]] ...f America''' ('''SCCA''') is a club and sanctioning body supporting [[road racing]], [[rallying|rally]], and [[autocross]] in the [[United States]] and was f

| Category || [[Open wheel car|Single seaters]] The '''GP2 Series''', '''GP2''' for short, is a form of motor racing introduced in [[2005]] following the discontinuation of the long-term [[For

...a total of 1.1&nbsp;L (1131&nbsp;cc/69&nbsp;in³). This was attached to an open [[roadster]] body with [[solid axle]]s front and rear. [[Leaf spring]]s su ...scia Sport-Racing 1922.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Bugatti Type 13 Brescia Sport-Racing 1922]]

..., [[1968]]) was a [[Scotland|Scottish]] [[Formula One]] (F1) [[Auto racing|racing driver]]. Twice World Champion, he was the dominant driver of his era. ...from the off. By 1958 Clark was racing for the local Border Reivers team, racing [[Jaguar D-Type]]s and [[Porsche]]s in national events, and winning 18 race

! colspan=2 |'''Auto racing''' ...rcycle racing]], and it can further include [[motorboat racing]] and [[air racing]]. It is one of the world's most popular [[spectator sport]]s and perhaps t

| category || [[Open wheel car|Open wheel racing]] ...p Auto Racing Teams (CART), the [[Championship Racing League]], the [[Indy Racing League]], and the Champ Car World Series (CCWS).

[[Image:Go kart.jpg|thumb|300px|Go Kart racing, Bairnsdale Kart Club]] ...age:Kart Race Indoor 2002.jpg|thumb|301px|Indoor Kart racing]][[Image:Kart Racing 1.jpg|thumb|301px|Kart racers race each other on an outdoor track]]

...lor for visibility. Most demolition derbies are held on [[dirt track]]s or open fields that are usually soaked to become muddy to further slow the vehicles ...be more mobile and thus, more entertaining to fans. Being largely [[front-wheel drive]], their back ends can sustain considerable amounts of damage before

...errari]] mid mounted at 65°. The Birdcage 75th's engine has been tuned for racing and as a result produces over 700&nbsp;[[brake horsepower]]. ...rati Birdcage 75th.JPG|thumb|250px|left|The Birdcage 75th, with the canopy open, at the same show.]]The car's body was designed, unsurprisingly, by Pininfa

[[Image:Lydden05.jpg|thumb|right|Classic Road Racing]] [[Image:JoeyDunlopKatesCottage.jpg|right|thumb|Road Racing on temporarily closed public roads]]

'''Ufficine Nardi''' was an [[Italy|Italian]] [[automobile]] and [[racing car]] maker, named for their creator. ...ico Nardi]] was a [[racing mechanic]], [[racing engineer|engineer]], and [[racing driver|driver]] who got his start with [[Lancia]]. He test drove the first

...n [[Gualtiero]]. He is above all fascinated by motorcycles, even the three wheel version, seeing that he will be a prized side car driver. ...aborating the [[Lambretta]]. A period in which the scooter dominates the 2 wheel market, almost totally replacing the classic motorcycle. The success of the

...ble for intense traffic and therefore is considered inappropriate for auto racing. ...hillclimb events are run along different lines, with dirt bikes and [[four-wheel drive]] machines literally driving up the side of a roadless hill.

==Racing== ...GT]], a prototype based on the F50 that was built to compete in GT1-class racing. The car had a fixed roof, large rear spoiler, new front spoiler and many o

...'''Lancia LC2''' (sometimes referred to as a '''Lancia-Ferrari''') was a [[racing car]] built by [[Lancia]] and using an engine built by [[Ferrari]]. It was ...r the direction of [[Cesare Fiorio]]) needed an all-new car to replace the open-cockpit LC1s that were no longer eligable for championship points. The Gro

...quivalent to a four-stroke engine of 1.5 to 2 times the displacement; some racing regulatory agencies view it as offering so pronounced an advantage that the ...ually support complete combustion in a 'thermal reactor' (just an enlarged open chamber in the [[manifold (automotive engineering)|exhaust manifold]]) with

...rrent Formula One regulations specify that cars must be constructed by the racing teams themselves. ...unted on the back of the steering wheel. By regulation the cars use [[rear wheel drive]]. A modern F1 clutch is a multi-plate carbon design with a diameter

...202 miles per hour (325 [[km/h]]). As in the Countach, the Diablo was rear wheel drive and the engine was mid-mounted to aid its weight balance. ...system, resized front wheels and tires chosen to work better with the all-wheel-drive system, four-piston [[Brembo]] sourced brakes, an updated dashboard d

Frameset: TIG welded with classic stage-racing geometry. Please see the chart at the bottom of the page for geometry speci Open Road Bicycles

...Tazio Nuvolari]] also used an at the limit form of driving called the four-wheel drift[http://www.ddavid.com/formula1/art_of_driving.htm]. It has also featu ...f drifting techniques in the 1970's. He was famous for hitting the [[apex (racing)|apex]] (the point where the car is closest to the inside of a turn) at hig

...his native Italy, Anzani moved to France where he became involved in cycle racing. He moved on to motor cycles and designed and built a record breaking light ==Motor racing==

...|| [[Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive]] ...t) is a [[Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive]] [[grand tourer]] produced by [[Italy|Italian]] sports car manufactu

...reat deal of heat. In consequence, the car was somewhat like an open-wheel racing car with a body. It had a partial undertray to smooth airflow beneath the r ...en by [[Jean Alesi]], finishing third to the two faster spaceframed [[four wheel drive]] [[Audi 90]] and beating a host of other factory backed spaceframe s

...euve''' (born [[April 9]], [[1971]]) is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[automobile racing]] driver, and winner of [[Formula One]] and [[Champ Car]] championships and ...hip. In [[1993]], Jacques moved to the North American [[Toyota]] Atlantic racing series, where he won five races. He moved to Champ Car in [[1994]], and wa

...e move for road use, [[Ferrari]] began producing [[MR layout|mid-engined]] racing cars in [[1963]]. Although these cars shared their names (based on engine ...lly independent double wishbone suspension, rack and pinion steering, four wheel disc brakes and 5-speed transaxle with the 250 P, however the tubular space

{{Racing car | ...er teams, including [[Alfa Romeo in Formula One|Alfa Romeo]] and [[Tyrrell Racing|Tyrrell]].

...nde Epreuve]], or later a constituent of the [[European Championship (auto racing)|European Championship]], the Coppa Acerbo was considered one of the most p ...two-seater sports cars and was a fairly minor constituent in the European racing calendar. However, in common with many race orgaisers around the continent,

...Lotus|Lotus]], [[Tyrrell Racing|Tyrrell]], [[Arrows]], [[British American Racing]], [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]], [[Sauber]], [[Toyota F1|Toyota]] ...he seasons finale in Adelaide, Australia. Salo competed in F1 at [[Tyrrell Racing|Tyrrell]] the year after. He was to spend 3 years with the team, scoring po

|Platform:||[[Mid engine]] [[all wheel drive|AWD]] An open-top version called the '''Murciélago roadster''' was introduced in 2004 fo

| Class || [[Luxury car]], [[Sport car]], [[Racing car]] ...sed in the world's first genuine [[Open wheel car|single-seat]] Grand Prix racing car, the [[Alfa Romeo P3|Monoposto 'Tipo B' - P3]] from 1932 onwards. In it

'''Formula Two''', abbreviated to '''F2''', is a type of [[formula racing]]. It was replaced by [[Formula 3000]] in 1985, but in 2009 the [[Formula T ...ula One]] has generally been regarded as the pinnacle of open-wheeled auto racing, the high performance nature of the cars and the expense involved in the se

...allenge. The front fork, like an aircraft's landing gear, allowed for easy wheel changing. The internal mesh transmission eliminated the standard motorcycl ...ike an unusual motorcycle. The model A and model B were only available in 'open' style. The C and D models were noted for their torsion bar rear suspension

...erati''' is a famous [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer of [[automobile racing|racing cars]] and [[sports car|sports cars]], established in 1914 in [[Bologna]]. ...ny, however. Racing successes continued, even against the giants of German racing, [[Audi|Auto Union]] and [[Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes]]. In 1939, a [[Maserati

...[[Vantaa|Helsingin maalaiskunta]]) is a [[Finland|Finnish]] [[auto racing|racing driver]] and two-time [[Formula One]] champion. He was [[Michael Schumacher ==Racing career==

...t rear wheel and hence the transmission is shifted from ' other side (left wheel), but both models will have the [[mixer]] mechanical lubrication separately ...ine very powerful and flexible enough to excite the kids excited about the racing, the project took on some points, the [[Cagiva Freccia | C12R]] but many as

...et car racing|midget cars]], [[sprint car racing|sprint cars]], and [[drag racing]]. During his career, Andretti won four [[American Championship Car Racing|IndyCar]] titles (three under [[United States Auto Club|USAC]]-sanctioning,

...gine|Jaguar XK straight-6]] The light V12 propelled the small Ferrari 250 racing cars to victory after victory. ...and valuable of all Ferraris. With its numerous low-production models and racing success, various 250s will make up most of any "most valuable Ferraris" lis

...oscillations caused by irregularities in the road surface, to protect the wheel from [[wear and tear]] as well as to provide a high-friction bond between t ...bert William Thomson]], born in [[Stonehaven, Scotland]], as the '''Aerial Wheel'''. This invention consisted of a [[canvas]] inner tube surrounded by a [[

...l bearings, a rear-wheel brake and 152 mm (6 inches) of trail of the front-wheel for a self-centering castor effect. This design was welcomed by mechanical ...r around [[1863]] to add [[rotary]] [[cranks]] and [[pedals]] to the front-wheel [[hub]], to create the first pedal-operated "bicycle" as we today understan

|Record team || [[Penske Racing]] ...aceway has also hosted open-wheel events from both [[CART]] and the [[Indy Racing League]].

...owered vehicle was able to travel on [[wheel]]s on land and via a [[paddle wheel]] in the water. ...ric hybrids]], [[multi-valve]] engines, [[overhead cam]]shafts, and [[four-wheel drive]], were attempted and discarded at this time.

...l (mechanics)|differential]] and uses [[traction control]] to recover from wheel spin.]] ...ter control on many surfaces, and is an important part of [[rallying|rally racing]].

...few different versions. They weren't a commercial success, but did well in racing. Apart from the differential the car did not share any parts with the other ...ch was tested in a wind tunnel; very advanced for that time. Even the rear wheel spats contributed to reducing drag and increased the top speed by 4 kph.

...won several championships in [[open wheel racing|open wheel]] [[Indy Car]] racing. ...o provide voice work for films. In keeping with his strong interest in car racing, he provided the voice of [[List of Cars characters#Doc Hudson|Doc Hudson]]

...rld champions Ferrari for the end of the season - in only his fifth season racing cars - and from 1978 to his death in 1982 drove for the Italian team. He wo ...Villeneuve took his family on the road with him in a motorhome during the racing season, a habit which he continued to some extent during his Formula One ca

[[Image:Mika_Kallio_KTM_125_II.jpg|thumb|250px|Contemporary racing motorcycle]] ...motorcycle''' is a two-wheeled [[vehicle]] powered by an [[engine]]. The [[wheel]]s are in-line, and at higher speed the motorcycle remains upright and stab

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...w [[Ferrari Lampredi engine|Lampredi]] [[V12]] developed for [[Formula 1]] racing, the 340 America could produce over 200&nbsp;hp. Bodywork was done by [[Pi ...as a coupe, spider, or cabriolet with custom Pinin Farina bodywork. Four-wheel [[disc brake]]s were a new addition. 50 400s had been built when the 400 s

...[[IndyCar]]" class of [[formula racing|formula]], or [[open wheel car|open-wheel]], race cars that have competed in it. It has been broadcast live over radi Although the first race was won by an American driver at the wheel of an American car, European makers such as the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Fiat]]

...torio Jano]], Dino influenced Enzo Ferrari's decision to produce a line of racing cars in the 1950s, with V6 and V8 engine designs. History shows that Alfred In 1966 Ferrari wished to race in the 1.6&nbsp;L class of the [[Formula 2]] racing series with [[Ferrari Dino engine|Dino's V6]]. However, the company could n

...do not need of frequent lubrications, the inseribile or disinseribile free wheel from the guide place, [[the Transmission (mechanical) |trasmissione]] with ...the indicated term!)'' that it compensates the weight of the cover and the wheel, therefore the entirety does not have the tendency to falling violentemente

..., is only used for starting from a standstill. This procedure is common in racing vehicles and most production motorcycles. ...mission is slower than that of shifting a nonsynchromesh transmission. For racing of production based transmissions, sometimes half the dogs on the synchros

...9]], [[1981]] in [[Oviedo]], [[Asturias]], [[Spain]]) is a [[Formula One]] racing driver, currently living in [[Oxford]]. On [[September 25]] [[2005]] he won ...jump to open-wheel cars, racing the Spanish [[World Series by Nissan|Euro Open MoviStar by Nissan]] (his first and last season in the series) with the hel

...tion soon saw speeds exceeding 100 mph, but because the races were held on open roads there were frequent accidents with the resulting fatalities of both d ==Organized Racing==

...ut || [[Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout|Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive]] ...ize:87%;"><blockquote>"From the moment you slip behind the neat four-spoke wheel and fire up the engine it is obvious all other small sports cars - with the

...is reason. It is also part of the reason that traditional sports cars are open or convertible. ...cars often have a more rearward weight distribution. In the case of pure racing cars, this is typically between "45/55" and "40/60." This gives the front

.... Alboreto competed in [[Formula One]] from {{f1|1981}} until {{f1|1994}}, racing for a number of teams, most notably the [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari factory ...ved the way for the Italian's entrance into Formula One with the [[Tyrrell Racing|Tyrrell]] team.

'''[[Grand American Road Racing Association|Grand-Am]] [[Rolex Sports Car Series]]'''<br>[[6 Hours of Watki '''[[Indy Racing League|IRL]] [[IndyCar Series]]'''

...Lotus]], [[WilliamsF1|Williams]], [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]], [[McLaren (racing)|McLaren]] | Former teams || [[Newman/Haas Racing]]

...hest class of single-seat [[open-wheel]] [[formula racing|formula]] [[auto racing]]. It consists of a series of races, known as [[List of Formula One Grands ...a World Championship before [[World War II]], but due to the suspension of racing during the war, the World Drivers Championship was not formalised until 194

...ference between the pressures changes, causing different sets of valves to open and close. The hydraulic pressure controlled by these valves drives the var ...[[belt (mechanical)|belt]] or [[roller chain|chain]]-linked [[pulley]]s, [[wheel]]s or [[cone (mechanical)|cone]]s. Some continuously variable transmissions

...ference between the pressures changes, causing different sets of valves to open and close. The hydraulic pressure controlled by these valves drives the var ...[[belt (mechanical)|belt]] or [[roller chain|chain]]-linked [[pulley]]s, [[wheel]]s or [[cone (mechanical)|cone]]s. Some continuously variable transmissions

...n|2004 season]] that [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] (former owner of [[Jaguar Racing]]) would pull out of Formula One is seen as evidence of the need to cut the ...the current single rear wing with two box-like wings, one behind each rear wheel. These changes are due in 2007. [http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=100

...rismo e Sport)'' was an [[Italy|Italian]] [[automotive]] constructor and [[racing team]] that operated between [[1963]] and [[1965]], formed after the famous ATS, or Automobili Turismo e Sport SpA, was an Italian car maker and racing team that operated all too briefly between February 1962 and 1965. The nucl

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...(''24 Heures du Mans'') is a [[sports car racing|sports car]] [[endurance racing|endurance race]] held annually since {{24hLM|1923}} near the town of [[Le M ...reliable but also fuel-efficient vehicles, since the nature of [[endurance racing]] requires as little time to be spent in the pits as possible.

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