I've been meaning to bring this to your attention for a while now, not that it's a major piece of news but it is certainly interesting for those of us who enjoy discovering new tracks.
After bringing you news of Lexus' attempt to break the production car record at the Nürburgring last week, the company have finally produced the on-board video of its driver, Akira Iida, and confirmed the time of 7:14.64.
LFA test driver and professional racer Akira Iida recorded a lap time of 7:14.64 in a fully road-legal LFA...
It's the German Grand Prix this weekend and amongst all the promotional activities surrounding the event, one in particular stands out - especially if you're a proud German motorsport fan.
The Nürburgring Nordschleife, once described by ex-F1 World Champion Jackie Stewart as the “Green Hell”, is a haven for vehicle development and testing, rewarding precise car control and testing the balance and stability of even the finest chassis.
News of KTM's upgraded X-Bow appeared back in September, so we're pleased to hear KTM are on target for its introduction in early 2011. The X-Bow has long been one of our favourite sports cars, but we've worried about its long-term viability given the high cost of producing its exotic carbon-fibre frame.