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Large and dangerous this 1909 Lorraine-Dietrich race car with a massive 16.4L 4 cylinder engine producing 200hp harkens back to another time in auto racing. It took a special skill of the driver to drive and handle this beast, and even more so to drive it and win races with it...and it did win races! And, it did so in the company of the many other Edwardian era race cars from that period, all big, all powerful, and all extremely dangerous!
The Edwardian era of auto racing, generally spanning from roughly 1905 to 1914 (or up to the outbreak of WWI), was a period of rapid technological advancement, massive engine capacities, and intense international competition. This "Brass Era" in the US and Edwardian era in the UK was defined by an "automotive arms race" where manufacturers focused on luxury, high speed, and endurance to prove their engineering superiority.
Key Characteristics and Technology
Massive Engines: Cars of this era often featured gargantuan, large-displacement engines, sometimes exceeding 10 liters, to achieve high speeds.
"Aero Specials": Many Edwardian specials were constructed by fitting aircraft engines onto period chassis, creating immensely powerful, albeit sometimes unstable, racing machines.
"Fire-Spitters": Known for their raw, often terrifying power, these vehicles featured very basic suspension, relying on the driver's skill to control them on thin, "skinny" tires.
Evolution in Design: The era saw a transition from wood-framed, chain-driven cars to more refined engineering, though they remained challenging to handle.
Types of Racing: Competitions included grueling city-to-city races, hill climbs (like Prescott), and early track racing
Legacy
Today, these cars are celebrated in vintage racing events like the S.F. Edge Trophy at the Goodwood Members' Meeting. These events showcase the "heroic" era, where drivers wrestle 100-year-old machines, including the famous "Beast of Turin," around tracks.
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1961 Porsche 356B cpe driven by Perry Tennell in the Sprint Group 2 during the 2024 HSR Classic 6 Hour weekend at Watkins Glen International. Captured in turn 8 throught a photo hole in the fencing.
The Heart of Racing Team Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO in the Inner Loop framed by signage camper blur.
A going away shot of Corvette Racing No.3 In "The Chute" sometime before the Monsoon that caused the race to be red flagged.
At the Inner Loop and shot through the fencing, the Spec Miata's make for fun. And why not, with all the happy faces and no frowns, these cars light the fuse of explosive competition and give their pilots wings, one of my favorite classes.
Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART)
2001 Lehigh Valley Grand Prix Presented by Toyota
Nazareth Speedway, Nazareth, Pennsylvania, USA
May 6, 2001
The Peugeot 908 is an auto racing car developed by Peugeot Sport in 2011 for the Le Mans Prototype category of racing. Powered by a diesel engine, it is the successor to the Peugeot 908 HDi FAP which competed since 2007. The newer 908 features a smaller diesel than its predecessor, utilizing a 3,700 cc (230 cu in) HDi V8 engine with Honeywell Turbo Technologies turbocharger in order to meet new regulations for 2011. The 908 has competed in all rounds of the 2011 Intercontinental Le Mans Cup including the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans. The new 908 lost about 150 bhp compared to 2010 but improvements in the chassis and handling made the car much more agile. Unlike its predecessor the front tyres are the same width as the rear. The only part that has been reused from its predecessor was the windscreen wiper.
Roars around the track at 186 MPH and for the Canadians, the #7 car is the one Jaques Villeneuve drove in Le Mans.
A long reach way down the hill to turn 8 with some cropping. Peugeot 908 diesel powered LMP1 prototype was a pleasure to see, photograph and hear as it quietly yet briskly lapped Watkins Glen International.
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"Inspired by the McLaren F1 GTR ‘Longtail’, the 675LT features striking carbon fibre bodywork that increases downforce by an astonishing 40 percent over any other model in the Super Series.
Performance is similarly striking. The re-engineered M838TL V8 twin-turbocharged engine produces 675PS (666bhp) and 700Nm (516lb ft) – increases of 25PS (25bhp) and 22Nm (16lb ft) – and the seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox is now twice as fast.
The carbon fibre MonoCell provides the 675LT with an unrivalled combination of lightness, safety and stiffness, in common with all models in the McLaren Super Series. But an obsessive weight-saving strategy unlocks a further 100kg reduction compared with the 650S. From lightweight carbon fibre racing seats to a 1mm thinner windscreen, no opportunity to save weight has been overlooked.
Ultra lightweight forged alloy wheels and Pirelli P-ZERO™ Trofeo R tyres, carbon ceramic brakes and an uprated suspension system that embraces technology from the McLaren P1™ also contribute to the radical specification...."
~McLaren
Photographed driving around Monaco during Top Marques Monaco 2016.
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Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART)
2001 Tenneco Automotive Grand Prix of Detroit
Streets of Belle Isle, Detroit, Michigan
June 17, 2001
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The Penske Racing Museum showcases an amazing collection of cars, trophies and racing memorabilia chronicling the career of one of the most successful dynasties in all of sports. Penske Racing has over 50 years of racing experience and over 600 major race wins highlighted by 20 Indianapolis 500-mile race victories. On display in the museum are cars detailing the diversity of Penske Racing including a 1974 Penske PC1 Ford Cosworth Formula 1 car driven by Mark Donohue. Additionally, a number of Indianapolis 500-mile race winners are on display including the 1991 Penske PC21 Chevy driven by Rick Mears to his record tying 4th Indy 500 win.
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Roger Searle Penske (born February 20, 1937) is a retired American professional auto racing driver, team owner and businessman. Penske is most known for his ownership of Team Penske, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar, and other auto racing-related businesses. Penske is the founder and chairman of the Penske Corporation, a holding company for his various businesses. Penske is also a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient.
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The Ascari KZ1 was designed and developed to achieve supercar performance with a race-bred aerodynamic package, whilst also incorporating a carbon fibre chassis and body, and using technology which is employed by many of today’s leading Formula 1 and Sports car teams.
With its 6-speed manual transmission and central carbon fibre honeycomb monocoque structure, the new KZ1 can reach a speed of 0-100 km/h (0-60mph) within 4 seconds and climb to a top speed in the region of 200 mph (320 km/h), propelled by its powerful 4941cc engine.
The Ascari KZ1 is available in two forms: the luxury sports coupe, which will have the full specification, and the Ascari KZ1-R, which is a more focused track version. It will not only perform well against other cars in its class, but will also be at home in slow speed traffic, cruising the open road, the motorway or on closed circuits...
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Photographed at TT Circuit Assen during Vredestein Supercar Sunday 2016.
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