Pirelli backs artificial wet races

Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli has backed Bernie Ecclestone's idea of introducing artificial wet races in a bid to increase excitement in the sport. Ecclestone put forward his radical idea this week, suggesting that the suspense created by using sprinklers to wet a circuit mid-race would be a much better way of improving the show than having moveable rear wings.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/pirelli-backs-artificial-wet-races/

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Glock already recovering at home

Timo Glock has been released from hospital and is now recovering at home following the operation to have his appendix removed. Although the German is likely to miss next week's final pre-season test at Barcelona, Glock will be back to full fitness for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix later this month

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/glock-already-recovering-at-home/

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RBR: Infiniti offers technical boost

Red Bull Racing believes its partnership with Japanese car-maker Infiniti will give it the chance to match bigger-money manufacturer rivals in terms of technological development over the next few years. Although the newly-announced deal is primarily a means for Infiniti to boost its worldwide brand recognition, both car company and team are hoping that there will be opportunities for technical collaboration in the future. Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner said: "As the team has evolved, it is important for us strategically, as we look to the future, to make sure we are aligned with the right partners - whether they are from a marketing perspective or elsewhere

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/rbr-infiniti-offers-technical-boost/

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Linkin Park to perform at Singapore GP

Singapore Grand Prix organisers have confirmed that award-winning band Linkin Park will headline its race-day concert on September 25. Although the Asian night-race event is still putting together its final entertainment package for this year's race, it has confirmed the first of what it promises will be a high-quality line-up of artists.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/linkin-park-to-perform-at-singapore-gp/

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Renault: Heidfeld already leading team

Renault team boss Eric Boullier says it was obvious from Nick Heidfeld's first few laps in the car that he was the man the squad needed to lead its 2011 charge in the absence of the injured Robert Kubica. Heidfeld will fill in alongside Vitaly Petrov at Renault until Kubica recovers from the multiple injuries he suffered in a rally crash three weeks ago

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/renault-heidfeld-already-leading-team/

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Aragon secures new MotoGP deal

The Motorland Aragon circuit will host a MotoGP race until at least the 2016 season after securing a new deal with organisers Dorna. The Spanish track made its debut on the calendar last year after replacing the cancelled Hungarian Grand Prix in September. Aragon has now secured a new deal to become a permanent fixture on the calendar for at least six more years.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/aragon-secures-new-motogp-deal/

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Class A Ticket to Vegas

The competitors of the NASCAR iRacing.com Class A Series tried their luck in the city of sin last week, as the series rolled into Las Vegas for a visit to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The races were packed all week, with the biggest names in online racing leading the way. Jim Caudill Jr. once again put his name at the top of the charts, as the veteran wracked up 341 points on the week, 30 more than his nearest competitor. Caudill is not only racing to be a Pro, but has proven he is a strong contender for the NiCLAS championship. Only two other Class A drivers made the top ten this week, the always strong Kevin King, and Chris Henion putting his name in the mix for the first [...]

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/class-a-ticket-to-vegas/

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Nasr still quickest on day two

Felipe Nasr continued to lead the way during the second day of the first official British Formula 3 test of the season at Rockingham. The Brazilian lapped the Corby venue in a 1m10.586s best, as the Volkswagen-powered Dallaras of Carlin and Hitech filled the top eight places. Carlin locked out the top four spots today, with Nasr's Danish team-mate Kevin Magnussen setting a time 0.146 seconds off the lead pace to go second-fastest, ahead of Carlos Huertas and Rupert Svendsen-Cook

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/nasr-still-quickest-on-day-two/

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