Hype Lap: Gil De Ferran’s 241MPH Lap At California Speedway

Posted on 01.30.09 | Andrew Beckford No Comments

This is an oldie but a goodie.  Its been almost 9 years now since Honda All-Star driver Gil De Ferran provided hard evidence that a Champ Car (back in the C.A.R.T. days) could go over 235mph.  At California Speedway during a closed session he rocketed his ground missile around the 2 mile oval to the tune of 241mph.  It was one of the best motorsport memories I have from back then.

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Cosworth EC Pro ECU

Posted on 01.12.09 | Andrew Beckford No Comments

This is a day that I’ve been waiting a long time for.  Cosworth is finally looking to offer ECU’s for the consumer aftermarket.  In case you’re unclear about why I’m so excited about this I suggest you check out Eric Hsu’s blog entry over at Cosworth’s site.  Its a nice history lesson for those who aren’t aware of the freshness that is Cosworth.

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Cosworth Power To Pass T Shirt

Posted on 01.09.09 | Andrew Beckford No Comments

I have more automotive themed shirts than dress shirts, name brand shirts, or any other type of shirt for that matter.  I don’t know if that’s a good thing or not but I don’t really mind either way.  I think of myself as a collector!  I think the next shirt on my list will be this Cosworth Power To Pass shirt.  Sure its plain but it harkins back to a better time.  Any CART fans out there know what I’m talking about.

 

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