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Anality … it’s what lawyers do best

admin — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 01:11:28 +0000

Have you ever driven down the freeway, spotted a Ford F-150 pickup truck and mistaken it for a Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 car? No? Well, the dusty lawyers over at the Ford Motor Company beg to differ. They filed a trademark infringement suit against Ferrari for naming their latest F1 challenger the “F-150″ to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy. Well, in an act of good faith, Ferrari renamed the car the “F150th Italia” a few weeks ago. In an added act of grace, they have now renamed it the “150° Italia”. Why? In an official statement, it was to “make it clear even to the thickest of people that the name of the car is a tribute to the anniversary of the unification of our country”. Take that. Full story.

Alonso on his way to The Home Depot to pick up some mulch.

Talk about confusing …

admin — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 05:44:36 +0000

Two Lotus F1 teams? Both running Renault engines? Both with the same team colors? What?? Read up on all of the confusing details here.

The 2011 Lotus Renault GP. Or is it the Team Lotus Renault?

Webber needs to stay off of his bicycle. Just sayin’.

admin — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:26:19 +0000

The 2010 F1 season was awesome. The best part of it for me was seeing Mark Webber leading the Drivers’ Standings and looking like a shoe-in to become Red Bull Racing’s first World Drivers’ Champion. Well, after the Asian rounds started, good old Webber started to slump, his worst moments being crashing in Korea and getting his ass handed to him in Abu Dhabi. Turns out he had a shoulder injury right around that time from yet another bicycle crash. A man’s gotta have various interests, but come on now! Our friends at ITV have the full(er) story here.

Mark Webber

SLS AMG GT3 >> Black Series … just in case you needed another kick in the ass.

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:53:13 +0000

Just when we thought the 2010 SLS 63 AMG was bad ass enough, the fellas at Mercedes-Benz came up with the SLS AMG GT3. And now guess what? All of that race awesomeness is reportedly going to trickle down to a street-legal version a la Black Series. Danke schoen to the powers-that-be in Affalterbach!

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Mercedes GP throws down a marker at Sakhir

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:38:45 +0000

Mercedes GP (formerly Brawn GP) claimed the top spot today after the second practice session at the 2010 season opening Bahrain Grand Prix. His illustrious teammate, Michael Schumacher, clocked in the third quickest time — not bad for a 41 year old retiree. Full story here.

Nico Rosberg

Announcing the worst-kept secret in F1: US F1 is Audi 5

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:42:31 +0000

Well, despite constant denials, US F1 announced today that it was calling it quits to their 2010 bid to compete in the FIA Formula One World Championship. Sad to see this happening, but one upside is that good old Jacques Villeneuve may be making a comeback with Stefan GP if the FIA grants them the now-vacant grid slot. Full article here.

"Um, don't look now, but I think everyone is on to us."

Why South Korea is so rabid about their Olympic athletes

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:52:48 +0000

The New York Times ran an article shedding a tiny beam of light onto why South Koreans demand and expect their Olympic athletes to deliver, especially when competing against Japan. Read about a sliver of world history that isn’t taught in any grade school in the Western hemisphere. Article here.

South Korean figure skater, Kim Yu-Na

For some, Ohno is a no-no

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:53:17 +0000

I love the Winter Olympics. I love short track racing. South Koreans hate Apolo Anton Ohno.

Now that I’ve learned the last point the hard way, what used to be an event that I used to look forward to with great anticipation has now suddenly become a downright stress fest. I’ve been relegated to watching this event sans brethren and sistern from the Mother Land, which sucks, because I also love the kick-ass South Korean team. And don’t even think about bringing up AAO in conversation, unless you enjoy being at the receiving end of a three-hour tirade about how stupid you are and how Korean you are not. Who knew an event that involves sliding around in circles would stir up so much hate.

"Can't we all just get along? No? OK, just asking..."

Reunited, and it feels so good …

admin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:06:30 +0000

Michael Schumacher has signed a one-year deal to return to Formula One competition in 2010 with the new Mercedes GP squad, formerly known as Brawn GP. This means that Schumacher will be reunited with Ross Brawn, the man who is largely responsible for all seven of his F1 titles. And did I mention that Brawn GP won the F1 Drivers’ and Constructor’s World Championship this past season? Oh yes, this is going to be good. Full story.

Re: Tiger–it takes two to tango, doesn’t it?

admin — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:11:30 +0000

The great Tiger Woods has now finally admitted to having extramarital affairs, and will take an indefinite leave from playing golf to repair damage to his family. Story Here. So yes, I’m sure he will continue to suffer fallout for his behavior, and will have to work hard at restoring the faith he lost from his family (and fans and sponsors). But what about all of those women who knowingly had repeated relations with a married man? Those fine ladies are guilty of anything from contributing to the infidelity of a married man (with kids) to attempted extortion. Sure, no one cares about some skanky whores vis-a-vis a megastar like Tiger Woods, but how about applying some heat across the board? Besides, Tiger didn’t fly solo. If he did, then millions of us would be guilty of the same offense.