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==Early life and Ferrari== ...ri. His father, a [[turning|turner]], did war work during [[World War II]] for the [[Italian Ansaldo company|Ansaldo]] mechanical workshops of [[Naples]].

...than 1960) as his birth [[year]], wanting to appear younger to extend his racing career. A [[car racing|racing car]] driver, Ratzenberger first came to prominence in [[1986]], winning th

The '''Lancia LC1''' was a [[sports car racing|sports car]] run by [[Lancia]] under the [[Group 6]] regulations in the [[W ...gle turbocharger, as had been used in the previous Montecarlos. [[Martini Racing]] would run the program, with all cars running the [[Martini & Rossi]] colo

...hotelier family, was a champion racer in Europe in the [[Grand Prix motor racing]] era. ...or his prowess in rainy conditions, Caracciola began racing as an employee for [[Mercedes-Benz]] in 1922. In 1926, he entered the first-ever German Grand

|colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | '''[[Grand Prix motorcycle racing|Motorcycle Grand Prix]] Career''' ...Grand Prix motorcycle racing season|1954]] - [[1966 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season|1966]]

...s voted Rider of the Year in season 1986-87. Hodgson made the leap to road racing on Easter Sunday [[1990]] at the meeting at [[Langburgh]], on a [[Yamaha Mo ...eam Burnett. He took part in two [[MotoGP|500cc World Championship]] races for the Harris-Yamaha team.

...tops. Most early touring cars had a [[tonneau]] at the rear giving seating for four or more. Engines on early models were either in the front, or in a mid ...el T's (cars, trucks and chassis) sold over the model's eighteen-plus year life span; Ford's second most popular body style during the same period was its

O.C.M.A.-'''Devil''' S.p.A. had a short life span from 1953-1957 and was founded in [[Bergamo]], Italy. ...wo and four stroke blocks including a 173-cc ohc racing version though the racing was not very successful. There was also a motorcycle with a 250 cc engine.

...eptember 11]], [[1978]], [[Monza]], [[Italy]]) was a Swedish [[auto racing|racing driver]]. == Early life ==

== Early life == ...igious [[Mille Miglia]] in a Ferrari sports car that he eventually started racing on four wheels regularly.

...racing champion. He is well-known in the United States as a commentator of racing television broadcasts where his Scottish English accent made him a distinct ==Early life==

...activity, in some ways ahead of its time, solely devoted to bring back to life some really extraordinary classics, some of which are one-offs of immense v ...they share the same passion for cars and, most of all, the same vision on life. In particular, the young Walter and Luca become really good friends, as we

...e 30]], [[1966]]) stands out in the history of [[Grand Prix motor racing]] for his much copied and admired 'straight-arm' driving style and his status as ...rst major race win, at the 1940 [[Tripoli Grand Prix]] in [[Libya]]. Sadly for Farina, he was just reaching his peak as a driver at the outbreak of [[Worl

...made, high end bicycles. The company makes bicycles for road racing, track racing, bicycle messengers, and [[cyclo-cross]]. ...pbringing was not able to extinguish a passion Giovanni discovered he hard for the "Two Wheels".

...greatest engineers to have worked for Alfa Romeo, and who were responsible for the finest and fastest Alfa Romeos. ...Alfa Romeo. Four valves per cylinder and looking extremely modern. Not bad for 1914.''']]

...scism in his native country prompted his move to [[Paris]] where he worked for Alfa Romeo as an automobile salesman and became a sports car driver. ...for the 1940 [[Indy 500]]. He remained in the U.S. during the war, working for the Italian dealer, importer, and master mechanic, [[Alfred Momo]]. [http:/

...the early '90s, importing Corvettes from the U.S. and preparing them for [[racing]]. ...in the '50s and from him the founder could receive not merely the passion for cars, but also a valuable asset of technical know-how and human knowledge.

...[[1977 Formula One season|1977]],[[1980 Formula One season|80]]), [[Shadow Racing Cars|Shadow]] ([[1978 Formula One season|1978]]), [[WilliamsF1|Williams]] ( ...]] in [[Lugano]], [[Switzerland]]) is a former [[Swiss]] [[Formula One]] [[racing car]] [[driving|driver]].

...stands alone and what we have achieved is also unique. I have such respect for what he achieved. You can't take a personality like Fangio and compare him ==Early life==

...the first use of [[disc brake]]s on a car was in a [[Jaguar (car)|Jaguar]] racing in Le Mans. Mercedes-Benz still used drum-brake in 1955, but also used a sp ...ar team kept driving and won the race; they refused to take responsibility for the crash, and later were cleared of any wrongdoing.

Terra Modena 198. The product of a new company that lives for innovation, technology and style: a company created smooth transmission; fun for those who want to go for a ride, aggressive for those who know that it’s the bends and

...ous forms of motorsport, from [[Grand Prix motor racing]] to [[touring car racing]]. Alfa Corse was officially formed in the beginning of 1938, after the racing department was moved back from [[Scuderia Ferrari]] to "[[Il Portello]]". E

'''Frua''' planned for post-war times: in [[1944]] he bought a bombed-out factory, hired 15 worker ...[coupé]]s in three different design series – including those on the A6 GCS racing [[chassis]].

...[[Tiger I]] [[tank]]. Dr. Porsche's son was [[Ferry Porsche]], the eponym for the [[Porsche]] [[automobile]], based on the Volkswagen design. The name Po ...Technical School'', today's gymnasium) in Liberec. He got a recommendation for a job at [[Bela Egger]] in [[Vienna]] at the age of 18. After work, he snea

...d during the war) in [[Carolei]], near [[Cosenza]], and will stay with her for almost a year.<br/> ...eld, his real passion. Initially he devotes his time to sketching clothing for fashion houses, which is very profitable, but his vocation is automobile co

...Car Club of America|SCCA]]/[[Canadian Auto Sport Clubs|CASC]] [[sports car racing]] series from [[1966]] to [[1974]]. A second generation of Can Am followed Can Am started out as a race series for Group 7 sports racers with two races in Canada (Can) and four races in the

...Stratton Motorplex 08.21.07 - map.jpg|thumb|right|Briggs & Stratton [[kart racing]] track]] '''Road America''' is a [[Road racing|road course]] located in [[Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin|Elkhart Lake]], [[Wiscon

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The '''Moroccan Grand Prix''' was a [[Grand Prix motor racing]] event begun in 1925 in [[Casablanca]], [[Morocco]] with the official deno ...nfa Racecourse]] (official denomination "Anfa Grand Prix"). It claimed the life of driver [[Bruno, Comte d'Harcourt|Count Bruno d'Harcourt]] during a pract

...anufacturer, specialising in [[off-road]] motorcycles. Beta are best known for their popular [[Motorcycle Trials|trials]] bikes. In 2005, they launched a ...was founded in Florence in 1904 under the name "Società Giuseppe Bianchi", for building handmade bicycles. At the end of the 1940s, with the changes that

...f 134mph.The TZ was built both for street and racing trim, with the latest racing versions producing up to 160bhp. Alfa's twin-spark cylinder head, as also u ...success of this tail treatment in their "coda tronca" Sprint Zagato sports-racing cars, and it was a natural evolution to adapt this to the Giulia TZ.

...ile]] made by [[Italy|Italian]] car manufacturer [[Lancia]]. The HF stands for ''High Fidelity''. ...tarted a new era in rallying as it was the first car designed from scratch for this kind of competition. The three leading men behind the entire rallying

...e primarily for compression sealing (compression rings); the lower ring is for controlling the supply of oil to the liner which lubricates the piston skir ...cends. Three piece oil rings, i.e. with two rails and one spacer, are used for four-stroke gasoline engines.

Chiribiri began life as an engineering and [[automobile manufacturer]] in [[Turin]] in 1910 when ...1910, he started his own company manufacturing spare parts and accessories for aeronautics, 'Fabrica Torinese Velivoli Chiribiri & C'.

...neered engine of the '' Giannini G2 '' that will propel the [[Giaur]] cars for the race team of [[Berardo Taraschi]]. For it varies reasons to you but and in spite of the bonds it turns out to you

...[Giovanni Lurani]] proposed a new [[Junior Formula]], as a training ground for race drivers, similar to the short-lived 1946 [[Cisitalia]] D-46 Monoposto ...nd French engines which would also qualify. The Italians quickly made cars for the new formula, and the first race was held on January 1958 at [[Monza]].

...schild family|Rothschild]] banking dynasty who became a [[Grand Prix motor racing|Grand Prix]] race-car driver, a [[scriptwriter]], a [[theatrical producer]] ...staid aristocratic traditions, Philippe de Rothschild became a larger-than-life personality as a race-car driver, actor, film producer, artist, and the man

...e changed, now allowing 3000 cm³ engines. The F1 teams, even though asking for "the return to power", were more or less surprised and not well prepared. ...dified to 3000cc, and mounted in the back of an F1 chassis, designated 312 for 3 litre 12cyl.

...gine (disambiguation)]] for other uses of this term, and [[rotary engine]] for the World War I [[aircraft engine]]s by that name.'' ...'''rotary combustion engine''''' has been suggested as an alternative name for these engines to distinguish them from the obsolete [[aircraft engine]]s al

...[5 September]], [[1939]]) is an [[Australia]]n [[acting|actor]] best known for portraying [[James Bond]] in the [[1969 in film|1969]] film, ''[[On Her Maj Today, Lazenby enjoys sailing, [[motorcycle]] racing, car racing, reading, watching movies and playing golf, and tennis.

...(2.747&nbsp;[[mile|mi]]) race track in [[Mexico City]], [[Mexico]], named for the famous Rodríguez brothers. ...nd. The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez (as of 2006) has been the only venue for the Mexican Grand Prix.

...the most prominent example of this school of thought. Many of his designs for small appliances are being mass-produced and marketed, but his larger desig ...] international prize for creation and design, in [[Geneva]], Switzerland, for special [[Fiat]] bodywork; he is the originator of many [[Fiat]] designs in

...Racing Motors|BRM]], [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]], [[Brabham]], [[McLaren (racing)|McLaren]] ...es and was manager of the [[Jaguar Racing|Jaguar]] Formula One racing team for two years.

The '''Alfa Romeo Tipo 33''' was a [[sports car racing]] prototype raced by the [[Alfa Romeo]] factory team between 1967 and 1977. The number was also used in the 1980s for the unrelated road car, [[Alfa Romeo 33 (road car)]].

...the company's impending 40th anniversary provided just the right occasion for the car to debut. The plan was simple: create a vehicle that combined the c ...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

...the company are experienced in high-class motorcycles: many of them worked for companies like [[Ducati]] or [[Bimota]]. ...eparture, Bimota suffered one of its periodic financial crises and stopped racing, although Tamburini's replacement, Federico Martini, soon righted matters c

...|| [[Williams F1|Williams]], [[McLaren (racing)|McLaren]], [[Red Bull Racing|Red Bull]] ...ay]], [[Scotland]]) is a [[United Kingdom|British]] former [[Formula One]] racing driver from Scotland. By virtue of a long career he has amassed a notable p

...ly 13]], [[1918]] &ndash; [[May 26]], [[1955]]) was an [[Italy|Italian]] [[racing driver]] and twice [[Formula One]] [[List of Formula One World Drivers' Cha == Early life ==

...Grand Prix motorcycle racing season|1952]] - [[1960 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season|1960]] ...59 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season|1959]],[[1960 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season|1960]]

|Record team2 || [[Chip Ganassi Racing]] ...ivers [[Ricardo Rodríguez (racing driver)|Ricardo]] and [[Pedro Rodríguez (racing driver)|Pedro Rodríguez]].

...ps]] race course was built in [[1921]] but it was only used for motorcycle racing until 1924. After the 1923 success of the new [[24 hours of Le Mans]] in Fr ...ather. At one stage in its history it had rained at the Belgian Grand Prix for twenty years in a row. Frequently drivers confront a part of the course tha

...road car production, resources available in [[Maranello]] would not allow for Ferrari to produce the smaller car without a huge influx of capital from fi ...f larger cars which were profitable and which provided the funding for the racing efforts. Also, Ferrari could not envision how to market the small car with

| Occupation || Racing driver ...opean Championship (auto racing)|European Champion]] in [[Grand Prix motor racing]]. Dr [[Ferdinand Porsche]] called Nuvolari "''The greatest driver of the p

...eptember]] [[1960]] in [[London]]) is a retired [[United Kingdom|British]] racing driver and the 1996 [[Formula One]] World Champion. He is the son of the la ...rmula 3, where he won four races, Hill ascended another tier of open wheel racing by joining Mooncraft in the International [[Formula 3000]] championship, wh

...produced various prototypes and racing cars, including a [[Formula 1]] car for [[Frank Williams]]'s team in 1970. ...Ford]], a firm which was to have a decisive influence on De Tomaso's early life. With the [[De Tomaso Mangusta|Mangusta]] De Tomaso moved from European to

...ly his fifth season racing cars - and from 1978 to his death in 1982 drove for the Italian team. He won six Grand Prix races in a short career at the high ...1982 he has become an iconic figure in the history of the sport, renowned for his car control, aggressive driving style, and a 'never give up' attitude.

...ely change the physical direction in which power is transmitted. In daily life, individuals most often encounter the transmissions used in [[automobile]]s ...ltural equipment, since the axial PTO shaft is at odds with the usual need for the driven shaft, which is either vertical (as with rotary mowers), or hori

...rack, causing them to withdraw from the race when the FIA refused a change for safety reasons, insisting on keeping to the letter of the regulations. ...al famous teams. They were the [[Sauber]], [[Minardi]], [[British American Racing|BAR]] and the [[Jordan Grand Prix|Jordan]] team. Meanwhile, this was [[Rub

...thereafter. At the [[Italian GP]] in September OSCA entered two works cars for Franco Rol but the car was a long way off the pace of the [[Alfa Romeos]] a ...til a new 1.5-liter F2 began in 1957 that OSCA reappeared in single-seater racing with a new [[four cylinder]] engine. The company enjoyed some success in 19

...e bumped power to 225hp and 246ftlbf of torque for North America and 250hp for Europe. ...aserati Karif|Karif]] , the [[Maserati 228|228]] and 2.24v, the [[Maserati Racing]] and the later [[Maserati Shamal|Shamal]] and [[Maserati Ghibli|Ghibli II]

...]] that year, the 212 was an evolution of the 166 &mdash; a [[sports car]] for the road that could also win international races. ...ready well-known and adding his styling skills would be a tremendous boost for Maranello. However, Pinin Farina was as proud as [[Enzo Ferrari]], and nei

...uce an engine and chassis to comply fully with the new regulations in time for the 2006 season. All teams using the 10 cylinder 3.0l engines will be subje ...The use of [[Graphite-reinforced plastic|carbon]] [[composite material]]s for the cylinder block, [[cylinder head]] and [[piston]]s is not allowed.

http://www.alfaracing.com/ - Alfa Racing - - manufacturers of parts for racing 101 and 105 series cars. (UK)

|Wheels || OZ Racing – front 7,5/17, rear 8,5/17 ...p of a fellow countryman: Emilio Materassi, which had purchased all TALBOT for the Grand Prix of 1926.

...ling two spectators. The race did not reappear on the Formula One calendar for another decade. ...nd owned by [[Honda]], who used it as a test track. Most notable initially for its layout—Suzuka is the only figure-eight race track to appear on the F1

...eighbor, [[Ducati]], the Malaguti factory was not bombed by the [[Allies]] for it was not a significant threat. In the late 1950s the company decided to e ...shipping than what the mopeds cost to make. This was the first major boom for Malaguti since the end of the Vietnam war. Malaguti's sales skyrocketed as

...r the 500A) were particularly successful, and they also used superchargers for some applications. A few prototypes were built based on the Topolino includ ...d by bombing in 1943. Following the war Siata launched an auxiliary engine for bicycles which was an immediate success and at the same time changed the me

'''Ferrari''' is an [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer of racing cars and high-performance sports cars formed by [[Enzo Ferrari]] in 1929. A ::'''[[Enzo Ferrari]]''' ''for the founder's life story''

...hich they entered their Tipo D that featured a 17 liter 100 hp (75)engine. For a short time, in 1907 Isotta-Fraschini merged with the French company [[Lor *Fabbrica Automobili Isotta-Fraschini S.p.A., for a while the name and trademark was in the hands of the [[Italy|Italian]] go

...1/9 had the distinction of being the first mid-engined sports car destined for volume production"</blockquote></div><div style= "font-size:87%;"><blockquo The X1/9 started life in 1969 as a [[concept car|show concept car]] called the [[Autobianchi]] A1

...tories, over the years between 1898 and 1919. Some of these had very short life, others, like Italy, became so important to ask the only real rival to the ...t more talk.) Because Giovanni seemed few, it was decided to use this name for the son of Giovanni (1889-1956) and since no one wanted to confusion (they

For most of history wheels had very little in the way of shock absorption and j ...r his ten year old son's [[tricycle]] in [[1887]] and was awarded a patent for his tire in [[1888]] (rescinded [[1890]]). Dunlop's tire had a modified le

[[Image:ALAIN PROST Ferrari.jpg|thumb|left|300px|'''Alain Prost driving for Ferrari''']] ...d Drivers' Championship titles. From 1987 until 2001 Prost held the record for most [[History of Formula One|Grand Prix]] victories. Schumacher surpassed

'''Osella''' is an [[Italy|Italian]] racing car manufacturer and former [[Formula One]] team based in Volpiano near [[T ...factory Abarth sports car program), Osella expanded into [[single seater]] racing in [[1974]] to further develop his business. The team would rise to [[Form

...g design ideas with the Ferrari expressed as a four-door sedan. In concern for heritage, the design is also the logical extension and successor of the [[A ...4 was the first Alfa to feature extensive use of [[Computer Aided Design]] for calculating structural stresses, resulting in a very rigid but still relati

...en-top version called the '''Murciélago roadster''' was introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year. The roadster features similar performance to the coupe ...nd fought with such passion and spirit that the matador chose to spare its life, a rare honor. In another Lamborghini tie-in, the bull was later presented

...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,

...ur-seat grand tourer, the [[Lamborghini Espada|Espada]], and a replacement for the 400GT, the [[Lamborghini Islero|Islero]]. After only two years in produ ...Leimer, and left the automotive industry, retiring to a gentleman farmer's life on a [[vineyard]].

...also the governing body for [[Formula One]] and other international [[auto racing|motorsports]]. ...use of green technologies in motor racing. In 2008, stories about his sex life appeared in the British press. Despite the controversy, Mosley retained his

...r wine bottles. He began work in a bicycle shop when he was 13. He started racing at 13, became a promising amateur and turned professional in 1935 when he w ...ardia]], although his season was marred when his brother, Giulio,died in a racing accident on 14 June. Bartali came close to giving up cycling.

...'''Puma Gatto Spiaggia''' to look cool and adventurous. Dall 'huge success for the numerous requests received, he decided in 1968 to give birth to " PUMA ...xecutive floors of assembly, was sold at the low price of Pounds 440,000 . For those who wanted to buy the "Puma GS", according to the manufacturer's decl

...rrent Formula One regulations specify that cars must be constructed by the racing teams themselves. ''See'' [[Formula One regulations]] ''for a summary of the current technical and sporting regulations.''

[[Image:AdelaideAlive.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Promotional poster for the first Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide in 1985. Melbourne is now the h ...]] the race wandered from circuit to circuit for much of its life, and was for a time rotated amongst the states of Australia. The race was held at Austra

...-biased [[all-wheel drive]]. Although corporate owner [[Audi]] is renowned for its [[Quattro]] AWD system, Lamborghini uses a system of its own. In late 2005, the Gallardo SE (for Special Edition) was introduced. The SE is distinguished from the regular G

...ionship was won by [[Michael Schumacher]] of [[Benetton Formula|Benetton]] for the second year in a row, beating [[Damon Hill]] of [[WilliamsF1]] by 33 po ...titive level. Driot said he intended to return to Formula 3000 and prepare for an F1 bid in [[1996 Formula One season|1996]].

...[1979]] in [[Espoo]], [[Finland]]) is a race car driver, currently driving for [[Scuderia Ferrari]]. He is the reigning [[Formula One]] World Drivers' Cha He initially entered [[Formula One]] as a regular driver for [[Sauber]]-[[Petronas]] in [[2001 Formula One season|2001]] after having re

...ety of models over a period of 13 years, so they provide a lot of material for study by Alfa Romeo enthusiasts. ...at grille with incorporated headlamps were groundbreaking styling features for the era.

'':For the automobile named after Ilario Bandini see [[Bandini]]'' ...as an [[Italy|Italian]] businessman, [[motor racing|racing driver]], and [[racing car]] builder.

...is ninth novel in his series. Consequently, Fleming was sued for plagarism for which he settled out of court in 1963. EON producer's [[Albert R. Broccoli] ...to date, been adapted twice for the cinema, although there had been plans for further adaptations that have resulted in lawsuits. In 1983 McClory produce

...n 1997 and 2005, 680,000 examples of the 156 were produced, a huge success for the brand. ...th [[MOMO (company)|Momo]]'s [[mahogany]] steering wheel and gear knob and for Nordic countries special winter pack consisting of fog lights, headlight wa

...he [[European Rally Championship]] and/or the [[International Championship for Manufacturers]], and the series was first contested in [[1973 World Rally C ...es, nine of which were previously part of the [[International Championship for Manufacturers]] (IMC), which was contested from 1970 to 1972. The [[1973 Wo

...r]] hero who resigned from the secret service after luring the love of his life, [[Mata Hari]], to her death in front of a [[firing squad]]. Sir James' na ...telling him in French that he's magnificent and a real man. As he leaves for bed, she is then imprisoned in an upstairs room by her fake daughters, so t

...Lotus]], [[WilliamsF1|Williams]], [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]], [[McLaren (racing)|McLaren]] ...One World Championship pointscoring systems|list of pointscoring systems]] for more information). Numbers without parentheses are Championship points; num

...ula One world champion. He holds many Formula One records, including those for most drivers championships, race victories, fastest laps, pole positions, a ...am before joining the then uncompetitive [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]] team for 1996. In 2000 Michael Schumacher took Ferrari's first driver's championship

...However, the onset of [[World War I]] halted automobile production at ALFA for three years. ...oduction had not been considered at first, but resumed in 1919 since parts for the completion of 105 cars were still lying at the A.L.F.A. factory since 1

...s]], took power. However, this alliance too soon descended into a struggle for dominance. Lepidus was exiled, and when Augustus defeated Antony and [[Cleo ...ors. The various co-rulers of the Empire competed and fought for supremacy for more than half a century. In [[330]], Emperor [[Constantine I (emperor)|Con

...r]] stays and forks. It sports a drop handlebar and thin tires and wheels for efficiency and aerodynamics.]] ...many regions, are a popular form of [[recreation]], and have been adapted for use in many other fields of human activity, including children's [[toy]]s,

...orcycle racing, and led the industry in ground-breaking innovation &mdash; for the greater part of its history. ...zzi impresses its heritage on a range of motorcycles in touring, cruising, racing and naked configurations &mdash; each with the company's iconic, air-cooled

...ics]] laboratory were used to calculate the stunt and specified 1460.06 kg for the weight of car and driver, the exact angles and the 15.86 m distance bet ...exhibited at [[auto show]]s; however, it could only make a 500 m flight so for the film's aerial sequences it was replaced by a meter-long (39-inch) [[rem