I collect 1/43 scale model cars, I already decided to get the various iterations of the R26, and build the versions which have not been modelled, but this is now getting expensive. R26 concept, Launch spec car, Bahrain test car, Monaco spec, Type C, and now this... !!!
Our first night race needs something special.
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Our first night race needs something special.
Find out more: audif1.com/unlock-singapore/…
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入門用レーシングカート「GR KART」を発売
-より多くの人が挑戦できるモータースポーツを目指して-
GAZOO Racing(以下、GR)は、入門用レーシングカート「GR KART」※1を、本日2026年9月10日から国内のカートコース※2とGR Garage※3で発売しました。
GR KARTは、子どもたちやファミリー層がモータースポーツに触れる入口を広げるために開発した入門用レーシングカートです。レーシングカートは、クルマを操る楽しさをダイレクトに体感できる魅力がありますが、車両価格や運搬・保管、整備など、入門者にとってさまざまなハードルがあります。GR KARTでは、参加しやすい価格や仕組みを実現し、より多くの方が挑戦できるモータースポーツを目指しています。
●モータースポーツの入口を広げるため、子どもたちやファミリー層に向けた入門用レーシングカートとして開発
●ノア、ヴォクシーでの運搬と、省スペースな立置き保管を可能とし、カートを所有する負担を軽減
●子どもから大人まで同じ1台を共有できるドライビングポジション調整機構を採用
●メンテナンスの手間を抑える設計の工夫により、入門者が走ることに集中できる仕様
●耐久性と安全性に配慮し、長く扱いやすい商品を追求
●専用アプリを通じ、購入前の学習から購入後の走行まで、安全・安心に楽しんでいただくためのサポートを提供
GRは「モータースポーツを起点としたもっといいクルマづくり」を進めるとともに、モータースポーツの裾野拡大や人材育成にも取り組んでいます。レーシングカートは、クルマを操る楽しさを体感できるモータースポーツの入口であり、多くのドライバーが最初に触れる競技でもあります。
モリゾウこと会長の豊田章男は、野球やサッカーのようにモータースポーツも、より多くの人が挑戦できるものであってほしいという思いを持ち続けてきました。モータースポーツの入口であるカートをもっと身近なものにし、誰もがクルマを操る楽しさに触れ、挑戦できる環境を実現したいという思いから、GR KARTは生まれました。
今回、GR KARTは「クルマ屋がつくるカート」として、クルマづくりで培ってきた知見や工夫を取り入れながら、一台一台丁寧につくり上げています。また、生産を担う「蒲郡GR KART工房」は、小規模なモノづくりの現場だからこそ、新しい発想や技術をいち早く試すことができる挑戦の場でもあります。TPS(Toyota Production System:トヨタ生産方式)の考え方に基づき、品質の確保や工程の継続的な改善に取り組むだけでなく、新しい技術にもトライしています。こうした活動を通じて原価低減を進め、入門者がモータースポーツを始めやすく、長く楽しめる商品を目指しています。
特徴や主要諸元など詳しくはこちら
➡️ toyotagazooracing.com/jp/pre…
GR KART公式Web(最新の取扱い拠点、ご注文方法など)
➡️ toyotagazooracing.com/jp/grk…
#GRKart #GRカート
#カート
Clearing out the 1/43 model collection a little, some rarities in here - Dome S101 variants, Ayrton Senna 1983 McLaren test car.
Going under the hammer (auction) tomorrow at @LacyScottKnight
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Also some Le Mans rarities
Going under the hammer (auction) tomorrow at @LacyScottKnight
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Something to watch post F1 @FormulaStudent streaming live now - youtube.com/watch?v=dnaN6K6S…
I have to say @OllieBearman was a top chap at Silverstone today, I think he absolutely made some fans day. His team was demanding he leave and have lunch but he wouldn't leave until all the autographs got signed and selfies taken. Appreciate it @HaasF1Team!
Anyone fancy a tech talk on these? @F1 I'm up for it.
First look 👀
The LEGO Minicars that our drivers will be piloting at Sunday's Drivers' Parade!
#F1 #BritishGP @LEGO_Group
To be exact - the UK is not planning to deploy the Lotus T127 to the front lines... more on that project here: youtube.com/watch?v=g3ng6n1Q…
❗️The United Kingdom has unveiled three prototypes of cruise missiles for Ukraine as part of the Project Brakestop programme.
The weapon is cheaper to manufacture, contains no American components, and was developed by the companies MBDA UK, MGI Engineering, and Rotron Aerospace. Testing was carried out in the spring. After additional tests, at least one of the missiles is planned to be delivered to Ukraine by the end of 2026
Genuinely would love to know the technical changes made to the Aston Martin to improve so much this year... @Butch_on_Racing
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By the way, it's not good at all from racing point of view. To have overtakes you have to get some speed differences. And now they are still experiencing turbulence within 2 seconds. It's going to be a strategic battle for clean air from the very first laps, I believe.
Qualifying at Le Mans super close... but then is that a shock with BoP and the fact that the Cadillac and BMW have an identical chassis??
Pruning the model car collection a bit. @LacyScottKnight
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If @Hinchtown wanted to see proper football then I'd happily buy him a Mad Squirrel at Top Field. I would also explain to him what the meaning of that statement is. Fancy it Hinch, not far from Silverstone.
Replying to @NorthHertsSam
@NorthHertsSam I’ll be honest I read your bio as @Hinchtown FC fan, not hitchin town FC fan. And thought I missed a joke somewhere.
I would add to this to say @FormulaStudent is mandatory, but you need to do something above and beyond, either in that or outside. Make yourself stand out.
A good starting point is reading books. Not just relying on online sources.
Want to work in Motorsport?
My tips:
-Graduate (master’s is preferred) in an engineering field of your interest (or even physics). Get a solid grasp of basics (Physics, calculus, programming)
-While in Uni, do join your local Formula Student/SAE team!
-Best books:
1)Vehicle dynamics: ‘The science of vehicle dynamics’ (Guiggiani)
2)Data analysis for Motorsport: ‘Advanced techniques for racecar data acquisition’ (Segers)
-Don’t be afraid to start from the lower racing leagues in case you get rejected by top teams and series!
I'd be really keen to understand the full life cycle analysis of this vs ICE cars and hybrids. Certainly the large frontal area will be drag inducing and that in itself is an energy cost. Weight is a big factor too in localised air quality. This thing just does not seem efficient
Only when you drive the Cybertruck do you realize how incredible it is: a bulletproof tank that moves like a million dollar sports car!
Reason for the angular shape is that the thick, ultra-hard stainless steel body panels cannot be stamped like the thin, feeble, paper-strength mild steel of other trucks. Cybertruck body panels would break 5000 ton stamping machines.





























