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2012-02-14T22:54:00.000-08:00

Jerez Testing days 2012

2012-02-09T11:34:00.000-08:00

Photographer Sam Goddard attended the first two days of testing at Jerez this week, and kindly gave us permission to post his photos here. Images like these help us get used to the new noses. Not so ugly after all? The move to narrow rear wings in 2009 was a harder visual adjustment to make.

Kimi Raikkonnen set fastest times in his session

Pilot Tubes mounted on the Ferrari of Felipe Massa for windspeed data

Mercedes GP using their 2011 car this week. 2012 car will debut in Barcelona in two weeks

Ferrari not happy with their progress so far

Please dont spoil this livery again, Williams

2012-02-09T07:37:00.001-08:00

2012-02-08T23:21:00.001-08:00

Ferrari 599 GTO from GridStars on Vimeo.

2012-02-08T08:51:00.001-08:00

2012-01-18T09:10:00.001-08:00

straßenversion announces its sponsorship of the Palatov D4 Pikes Peak

2012-01-06T10:36:00.000-08:00

straßenversion is proud to announce our first sponsorship deal with Palatov Motorsport. Palatov will bring their D4 Turbo to Pikes Peak this summer to take the fight to the big names at Pikes Peak in the UNLIMITED CLASS. We are tremendously excited to be a part of it and can't wait to see Palatov take on the challenge in their innovative and extreme machine.

This year the hill climb will be 100% paved for the first time since its inception in 1916. While it is sad to see the loss of the dirt sections and the spectacular challenges that brought, the new Pikes Peak presents opportunities for Le Mans style prototypes and a variety of historic cars to make the climb. The Palatov D4 is perfectly suited to the new format and should have a very competitive package even against the 1000 horsepower monsters that have traditionally dominated here.

“In reviewing the nature of the race, which will be fully paved in 2012, we realized that our cars would have a great advantage over existing designs”, said Dennis Palatov, owner and designer. “The key unique feature of the car is the unprecedented combination of extremely light weight, AWD, high power, ultra-compact size, and advanced ground- effects aerodynamics.”This event was selected by Palatov Motorsport because it is perhaps the only major international race where the overall win and record is potentially accessible to a newcomer on a modest budget. In contrast to most highly-regulated race series, Pikes Peak is a once-a-year-event where the Unlimited class places no restrictions on technical innovation and provides a perfect venue to test radical new approaches to racecar design.

Palatov Motorsport will be fielding an evolution of the D4 track car, which currently is the most developed and tested of the Palatov vehicles. For the Pikes Peak effort the D4 will use a lightweight small-displacement engine turbocharged to 300+hp. The Palatov designs are based on the concept of placing a lightweight drivetrain next to the driver, creating a very compact package that gives extreme mass centralization and perfect balance. This layout lends itself very efficiently to AWD with minimal weight penalty. At high power to weight ratios, AWD is essential to making full use of the engine's potential.David Donner, 3-time overall winner of the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb, will drive the new Palatov D4 Turbo in the Unlimited class in this year's event slated for July 8, 2012. Donner's background on Pike's Peak includes 3 overall wins, numerous qualifying records and top three race finishes. He also has an extensive background in road racing including the 24 Hours of Daytona, Petite Le Mans among many other racing series.We would like to thank all of our supporters and customers for making this possible. We are thrilled to enter this arena and hope to be a part of many exciting sporting ventures in the future. Here's to a 2012 filled with success for glory for straßenversion and Palatov Motorsports.Our branding will appear on the car in April when they begin testing their Pikes Peak special and of course on the car at the climb in July. We will be at the race in July to provide great content for the blog and to support Palatov Motorsports in their quest to conquer the peak. for more information visit: http://www.palatov.com and watch this space for updates.

sports

2012-01-06T07:40:00.001-08:00

Porsche 917 - 021 The Fabulous Story

2012-01-05T14:37:00.000-08:00

Wipeout IRL

2012-01-03T08:58:00.000-08:00

2011-12-19T07:29:00.001-08:00

"provence" by strassenversion

available here: http://strassenversion.net/items/provence.html

exotic compounds collection - detail images

2011-12-16T21:57:00.000-08:00

"spark" - note the clear frames painted black in front. a subtle modern upgrade to the classic shape.

"provence" - inspired by the paint scheme seen at Paul Ricard High Tech Test Track in Southern France which is in turn inspired by the vast rows of lavender which dominate the Provencal countryside.

incredible detail shows Ayrton Senna leading from Nigel Mansell while cars behind create enormous showers of sparks.

available exclusively in the strassenversion online store

2011-12-16T15:22:00.001-08:00

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2011-12-14T10:10:00.001-08:00

2011-12-13T18:48:00.001-08:00

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2011-12-08T21:30:00.001-08:00

exotic compounds collection by straßenversion - "spark"

2011-12-03T15:07:00.000-08:00

exotic compounds collection: "spark"
pre order here: http://strassenversion.net/items/spark.html

exotic compounds collection by straßenversion

2011-12-01T12:33:00.000-08:00

http://strassenversion.net/items/provence.html

http://strassenversion.net/items/spark.html

2011-12-01T12:31:00.001-08:00

"what should we drink to?"

"down with Hitler!"

"all the way down, sir"

2011-11-30T11:58:00.000-08:00

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Grand Prix Collection Neckties by straßenversion

2011-11-27T11:20:00.000-08:00

"stratosphere"

"formula"

available for purchase here: http://strassenversion.net/apparel.html

2011-11-27T11:12:00.000-08:00

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2011-11-21T14:16:00.000-08:00

Grand Prix art posters by PJ TIERNEY

2011-11-21T11:45:00.001-08:00

Recently I had the pleasure of exchanging some emails with the talented designer and artist PJ Tierney. For those that may not know, PJ Tierney is a graphic designer and artist based in Ireland who created a series of Grand Prix posters based on the 2011 Formula 1 Calendar. His other work is equally impressive, but he received a great deal of attention for his impressive Formula 1 posters. I have admired his work for some time and was delighted to speak with him about his work and was honored to hear some kind words he had to offer about my own work. He has recently re-released his Posters in a clean, minimalist look. Take a minute to look at his work on his website.

artist: PJ TIERNEY

artist: PJ TIERNEY

artist: PJ TIERNEY

http://pjtierney.net/

SILK CUT Jag driven on the road

2011-11-07T10:22:00.001-08:00

Amazing Lego Creations

2011-11-07T09:42:00.000-08:00

artist: BICZZZ
from: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=450264

Simply amazing pieces by a variety of artists/designers using lego as their medium. Some revel in their simplicity while others dive into incredible detail. Click through the images to discover other great designs in their respective flickr accounts. Please post others in comments if you know of any!

artists: SVEN BODE & JENS MATUSCEK

from: http://mocpages.com/home.php/5370

artist: NICK BARRET

artist: BOB ALEXANDER

from: http://www.bobcat-studio.com/

artist: DAN NELSON

from: http://www.dnelsonart.com/

artist: LUCA ROSCONI

artist: RHYS

artist: JAKE MOON

from: http://www.euroconnectionauto.com/

artist: BOB ALEXANDER

from: http://www.bobcat-studio.com/

Allan McNish - CNN Day in the life of a racecar driver

2011-11-04T15:27:00.000-07:00

NJGP poster Reprint - EXTREMELY LIMITED EDITION

2011-11-04T10:45:00.000-07:00

In response to comments about NYGP vs NJGP

contact strassenversion@gmail.com for details serious inquiries only

see original here

1992 Belgian Grand Prix

2011-10-31T21:53:00.000-07:00

NYGP 2013 concept poster

2011-10-27T13:28:00.000-07:00

artist: XANDER WALKER
pre order prints here: http://strassenversion.net/items/nygp2013.html

2011-10-27T08:52:00.001-07:00

2011-10-27T08:12:00.000-07:00

2011-10-26T06:41:00.001-07:00

Gerhard Berger Japan 1987

2011-10-25T10:51:00.001-07:00

2011-10-25T10:47:00.001-07:00

Ryder - Chicken Scratch Vol. 1 by groovemerchantdc

2011-10-25T10:45:00.001-07:00

Monaco 1987

2011-10-24T13:29:00.000-07:00

Michele Alboreto

Ayrton Senna

Marco Simoncelli 1.20.87 - 10.23.2011

2011-10-24T08:38:00.000-07:00

2011-10-16T01:29:00.001-07:00

2011-10-16T01:28:00.001-07:00

Karun Chandhok on F1 and Sport in India

2011-10-13T22:37:00.000-07:00

British Superbike Championship Finale

2011-10-13T16:51:00.000-07:00

MSC driving style technical analysis

2011-10-13T11:51:00.000-07:00

Aytron Senna 1991 Autosport Awards

2011-10-13T11:26:00.000-07:00

Bathurst 1000 Final Laps

2011-10-12T09:53:00.000-07:00

Petit Le Mans Night Practice

2011-09-30T08:40:00.000-07:00

Taken by a friend of mine last night in Georgia.

from: http://iedei.wordpress.com/

2011-09-21T14:06:00.001-07:00

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2011-09-16T13:11:00.000-07:00

check out the 3:17 mark for Allan McNish Battling Seb Bourdais

Octoberfest Audi DTM Beer Mug

2011-09-15T12:34:00.001-07:00

DTM leader Martin Tomczyk serving beer

close up

source: http://www.facebook.com/AudiSport

2011-09-15T10:41:00.001-07:00

24HOURS MOVIE TRAILER from STEREOSCREEN on Vimeo.

Super GT Laguna Seca GT5

2011-09-14T18:01:00.000-07:00

Medical and Safety Car pre race shakedown @ Monza

2011-09-13T19:56:00.000-07:00

American Le Mans Series on the streets of Baltimore

2011-09-03T23:05:00.000-07:00

Last weekend Baltimore hosted its inaugural Grand Prix featuring an ALMS race on Saturday. Despite drawing much criticism about the feasibility of hosting such an event in downtown Baltimore, it was a tremendous success with over 45,000 spectators on Saturday and 75,000 on Sunday for the Indy race. Hats off to the organizers for putting on such a great spectacle. The layout of the circuit within Baltimore's inner harbor district was perfect.

The pictures on TV were stunning, and the incorporation of the iconic Camden Yards into the pit complex and subsequent turns was a stroke of genius. Growing up in this region I went to many ball games at Camden Yards making it a special experience to watch a sporting event of a different kind on the same grounds. I haven never been to the long beach Grand Prix but from what I saw, I would say that this event was easily on par with that circuit. I went with general admission tickets and managed to find some great spots to shoot.

Turn 10 through 12 past the Hyatt

Pratt Street start finish straight

peeking around corners

class winning Falken Porsche

Aston Martin Prototype dancing through traffic

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Monza

2011-08-29T08:01:00.000-07:00

MSC Helmet 20th anniversary at Spa

2011-08-28T11:47:00.000-07:00

Turbo Metal

2011-08-27T11:42:00.000-07:00

Tom Cruise Red Bull F1 Test

2011-08-26T05:21:00.000-07:00

Supercars St. Moritz

2011-08-25T21:05:00.000-07:00

photographer: DAVID KAISER
from: http://www.davidkaiser.ch/event-fotografie/neu-sportcars-stmoritz-2011-treffen/

F40 Col de Turini

2011-08-25T12:00:00.000-07:00

seen: http://stipistop.com/a-vilag-legjobb-utja-col-de-turini/

from: http://motoringconbrio.com/2011/08/16/angle-you-rarely-see/

2011-08-24T19:25:00.000-07:00

David Coulthard tearing it up in Austin

2011-08-24T13:53:00.000-07:00

I cannot wait to see this coverage from Austin on the BBC pre shows this weekend.

F355's Japan

2011-08-23T22:37:00.000-07:00

2011-08-23T09:25:00.000-07:00

David Coulthard speaks to Austin, TX abc affiliate

2011-08-23T09:08:00.000-07:00

1986 British Grand Prix Qualifying

2011-08-22T10:14:00.001-07:00

2011-08-20T11:36:00.001-07:00

Lego Stop Motion Grand Prix

2011-08-18T16:57:00.000-07:00

I cant believe I've never seen this before. Can'y imagine how much time went into this.

I'd love to see something like this done with the upcoming Lego VW Bus

Ferrari F2008 Rorschach spray paint print

2011-08-17T20:05:00.000-07:00

artist: XANDER WALKER

40 signed and numbered prints available: http://strassenversion.net/items/f2008rorschach.html

Mercedes Benz 190 RM1 V8 - Bergrennen Hilclimb Oberhallau 2010

2011-08-17T08:31:00.000-07:00

GYMKHANA 4

2011-08-16T11:13:00.000-07:00

Top Gear on 60 Minutes

2011-08-15T14:28:00.001-07:00

repeat customers

2011-08-15T14:14:00.000-07:00

SENNA Premiere New York City

2011-08-14T17:25:00.000-07:00

After much anticipation, SENNA premiered this weekend in New York and Los Angeles with a wider release slated for next week. The screenings included Q&A sessions with writer, Manish Pandey and broadcaster, John Bisignano whose coverage from ESPN in the late 80's and early 90's is featured prominently in the film.

My impressions on the film: I only know Senna and that era of motor racing from what I have read on the internet, in books, and from this film so I cannot have the same perspective as those who actively followed Senna's career at the time.

It is clear that the film borders on hero worship that can only come about when someone has died so tragically and publicly. It is an amazing human drama which is portrayed spectacularly by Asif Kapada. Even from the get go I found the film to be extremely emotional. The whole time you are presented with incredible blood pumping footage and noise quickly followed by tragedy and horror. SPOILERS:

One scene in particular where this occurs is the Donnely incident in Jerez. There is a beautiful, stunning shot of the yellow car accompanied by spine tingling sound then, confusion and a shot of a body on the track next to a disintegrated car. The close up of Senna's helmet from the on board camera in Monaco is another stand out shot for me. The vivid colors and the Monaco skyline flashing in the background produce some of the best pictures I have ever seen in a cinema.

The cliche "emotional roller coaster" certainly applies to this movie. You see all of the joy and adversity that Senna faced all while knowing what is to come. You are aware throughout the movie that it will culminate in the violent death of a revered human being.

The french are certainly portrayed as the villains, but at the same time Ayrton's own arrogance and ego in some of his interviews is not completely ignored.

I can only say that I loved this movie. I recognize that it left out a lot of the relationship and reconciliation between Prost and Senna, but this is a story about a 'hero' which inevitably takes on a different perspective than a traditional documentary.

The after party was a mix of fans coming out of the theater, people associated with the film, and Formula 1 insiders some of whom had known Ayrton Senna personally from the Formula 1 circuit. It was a great night to talk about the amazing film and the life of Ayrton Senna.

John Bisignano was kind enough to accept a shirt from me and even wore it at the party. We had a great conversation about his time covering Formula 1 for ESPN and the origins of his career.

The film's promoters put on a truly special event on Saturday to correspond with the premier. 3 Formula 1 cars from 60's and 70's on display on the streets of New York.

James Hunt's 1976 McLaren M23

1979 Tyrell 009

baby on board

Alex Roy's cross country record setting M5

Bikes and Basketball

quick stop at the Meat Ball Shop, one of the birthplaces of Strassenverison

2011-08-11T21:01:00.000-07:00

Audi R10 TDI spray paint print

2011-08-11T14:10:00.000-07:00

artist: XANDER WALKER

40 signed and numbered prints available: http://strassenversion.net/items/audir10tdi.html

F2004 at Laguna Seca

2011-08-11T11:23:00.000-07:00

To the Top

2011-08-04T14:18:00.000-07:00

photographer: DANNY SUGLIO

seen: http://www.flickr.com/photos/64483827@N02/5894173507/in/photostream/

Stratos Zero spray paint print

2011-08-03T07:42:00.000-07:00

artist: XANDER WALKER

prints available here: http://strassenversion.net/items/stratoszero.html

Ferrari F40 Spray Paint Print

2011-07-29T16:16:00.000-07:00

Ayrton Senna McLaren MP4/4 shirt

2011-07-28T16:35:00.000-07:00

http://strassenversion.com/items/MP44shirt.html

McLaren MP4-26 spray paint print

2011-07-20T22:18:00.000-07:00

artist: XANDER WALKER

signed and numbered prints available: http://strassenversion.net/items/mclarenmp426.html

2011-07-19T10:50:00.001-07:00

2011-07-14T16:34:00.000-07:00

BMW 3.0 CSL spray paint print

2011-07-14T12:11:00.000-07:00

artist: XANDER WALKER

limited run of 73 prints http://strassenversion.net/items/bmw30csl.html

2011-07-12T11:48:00.001-07:00

YACHT - Utopia Remixes by DFA Records

Anatomy of a Car Crash

2011-07-12T06:46:00.000-07:00

Artist: Xander Walker

79 signed and numbered prints available: http://strassenversion.net/items/anatomyofacarcrash.html

Classic F1 at Goodwood

2011-07-11T14:10:00.000-07:00

Ford RS200 Spraypaint print

2011-07-07T14:43:00.000-07:00

Audi at Le Mans 2011

2011-07-04T14:26:00.000-07:00

Porsche 2014

2011-06-30T11:13:00.000-07:00