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...] which set a speed record for a production car at the Nardò Ring with the wheel at 30°. This record has since been beaten by the [[Bugatti Veyron]], howev

...'' is a type of [[automotive]] [[Tire|tyre]] most commonly found on [[Four wheel drive]] vehicles. ...ndard tend to be biased towards road use. That is to say that for highway driving in a variety of conditions, they will offer good traction and low noise lev

...netic friction]] range. The friction force developed between the tire and driving surface is proportional to the [[coefficient of friction]] for the combinat

...]] in [[1997]] at [[Daytona International Speedway]], and his second while driving for [[Richard Petty]] in [[1999]] at [[Martinsville Speedway]].

...t street cars, [[stock car racing|stock car]]s, or [[touring car]]s. Open-wheel racing includes many types and levels of motor racing including [[Formula O ...stling common in touring and stock car racing impossible), only a few open-wheel categories draw significant crowds.

...t street cars, [[stock car racing|stock car]]s, or [[touring car]]s. Open-wheel racing includes many types and levels of motor racing including [[Formula O ...stling common in touring and stock car racing impossible), only a few open-wheel categories draw significant crowds.

..., in parallel (roughly). Positive toe, or '''toe in''' is the front of the wheel pointing in towards the centreline of the vehicle. It can be measured in li ...a little more tire wear as they are now driving a bit sideways. On [[front wheel drive]] cars, the situation is more complex.

...[[GT]]''', is a high-performance [[automobile]] designed for long distance driving. Any such car could be considered to be a grand tourer, but the traditional ...larities with sports cars, such as the fact they mainly use rear or [[four wheel drive]], and the term sports car may be used to describe a car with grand t

'''Driving''' is the controlled operation of a [[vehicle]], which is usually a [[motor Driving includes knowing how to operate the mechanisms which control the speed and

The brake actuator, and the wheel speed sensors, are the same as that used for [[Anti-lock braking system]]. ...so extremely useful in countries that suffer from icy or snowy roads: When driving up a slippery hill, giving full gas and letting the car's TCS take care of

...rs sometimes adjust caster angle to optimize car performance in particular driving situations. ...se of this is to provide a degree of self-centering for the steering - the wheel casters around so as to trail behind the axis of steering. This makes a car

The term '''Custom wheel''' is used refer to the [[wheel]]s of a [[vehicle]] which have either been modified from the vehicle manufa ...heir requirements for a street wheel against their requirements for a race wheel or buy multiple sets of wheels.

...)|traction]] compared to a standard, or "open" differential by disallowing wheel speed differentiation between two wheels on the same axle under certain con ...problem with its capability of delivering 100% of available torque to the wheel with the most traction.

...he passenger in front of the steering compartment, the space for the spare wheel and luggage. It is not known whether there even after the prototype there w

'''Rear-wheel drive''' (or '''RWD''' for short) was a common [[engine]]/[[transmission (m ...vehicles use a longitudinally-mounted engine in the front of the vehicle, driving the rear wheels via a [[driveshaft]] linked via a [[differential (mechanics

'''Rear-wheel drive''' (or '''RWD''' for short) was a common [[engine]]/[[transmission (m ...vehicles use a longitudinally-mounted engine in the front of the vehicle, driving the rear wheels via a [[driveshaft]] linked via a [[differential (mechanics

...ock braking system]]s, EBD can apply more or less braking pressure to each wheel in order to maximize stopping power. ...plies brake force precisely through electronic control. It recognises that driving conditions, braking situations and vehicle weight distributions are unique

...ly instead. [[Rear-wheel drive]] was the traditional standard while [[four-wheel drive]] is also sometimes used. See also [[FF layout]]. ...he automobile. [[Alvis Cars]] of the [[United Kingdom]] introduced a front wheel drive model in 1928, but it was not a success.

...ion rather than the rule, at least on European cars. The trend to [[front wheel drive]], greater vehicle mass and wider [[tire]]s means that modern vehicle ...des of the steering wheel gear. When [[torque]] is applied to the steering wheel, the hydraulic lines provide unequal pressures and hence assist in turning

...'s "Dynamic Regulating Programme" (DRP), which tracks the driver's inputs, driving conditions, and engine load to compute the optimal [[gear ratio]] for fuel ...ot compatible with the [[quattro (four wheel drive system)|quattro]] (four-wheel drive system), or [[transverse engine]] in the [[Audi A3]]. At first the t

...the deformation of the ground. It depends very much on the material of the wheel or tire and the sort of ground. For example, [[rubber]] will give a bigger ...car. Maximum braking force occurs when there is about 11% slip between the wheel's speed and the road - this is used to advantage in [[Anti-lock braking sys

...iving until an injury to his hand afforded her the opportunity to take the wheel. She immediately began winning and by 1926 was good enough to compete in ra ...rati]] and [[Tazio Nuvolari]]. Back at Nürburgring in July, she shared the driving with her husband and had just changed places with him when he went off cour

...be commanded by pushbuttons or rocker switches installed on the [[steering wheel]] with an optional display in the instrument panel indicating the current g ...; these electronics modify the shift points to adapt to a given operator's driving style.

...pe 50B]] 4.7 L racing [[Bugatti]] with '''J. P. Wimille''' behind the wheel]] ...ars at a young age. He was 22 years old when he made his Grand Prix debut, driving a [[Bugatti]] 37A at the [[1930]] [[French Grand Prix]] in [[Pau]].

...ly instead. [[Rear wheel drive]] was the traditional standard while [[four wheel drive]] is also sometimes used. See also [[FF layout]]. ...e automobile. [[Alvis Cars]] of the [[United Kingdom]] introduced a front wheel drive model in [[1928]], but it was not a success. The first successful mo

...ck]] racing, where steering and braking require maximum traction from each wheel, but are typically used on only the driven (powered) wheels in [[drag racin ...n some autosports to wear out multiple sets of tires during a single day's driving.

...ards as fast as forwards. As a result, in the former Dutch annual backward driving world championship, the DAFs had to be put in a separate competition becaus ...nics)|differential]]: if a drive wheel on slippery road revs up, the other wheel can still transfer the full torque. This results in unusually good traction

A '''three wheeler''' is a [[vehicle]] with three [[wheel]]s, either "human or people-powered vehicles" (HPV or PPV or [[velomobile]] ...back and two at the front, (for example: [[Morgan Motor Company]]) or one wheel at the front and two at the back (such as the [[Reliant Robin]]).

...'''GT'''), is a high-performance [[automobile]] designed for long-distance driving. Any such car could be considered a grand tourer, but the traditional and ...rts cars, such as their use mainly of [[rear-wheel drive|rear-]] or [[four-wheel drive]], and the term sports car may be used to describe a car with grand t

...l (mechanics)|differential]] and uses [[traction control]] to recover from wheel spin.]] ...o describe a four-wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four [[wheel]]s to receive power from the [[engine]] simultaneously. While many people t

...class are Mk2 Escorts and Skoda Estelles. Since the introduction of front wheel drive cars into this class the Vauxhall Nova has become one of the favourit ...wheel drive. This leads to very powerful cars with little weight over the driving wheels, and very sideways action.

...the new Fiat racing team. He won the [[Padua]] 200 km race in 1900 at the wheel of a red Fiat and the 1901 [[Giro d'Italia]] in a [[Fiat 6 HP]]. The popula ...ccess in motor sport. In 1913 he won the Targa Florio for the second time, driving a Nazzaro Tipo 2, putting no less than 3 hours between himself and the runn

...evice, usually consisting of [[gear]]s, for allowing each of the driving [[wheel]]s to rotate at different speeds, while supplying equal [[torque]] to each ...an the outer wheel, resulting in the inner wheel spinning and/or the outer wheel dragging. This results in difficult and unpredictable handling, damage to t

Most modern cars use front wheel drive ([[FF layout|FF]]) where the engine is in the front and drives the fr Previously [[FR layout|FR]], front engine driving rear wheels, was common. This form has survived longer in sports cars than

...Bosch GmbH|Bosch]]) is a system on [[motor vehicles]] which prevents the [[wheel]]s from locking while [[brake|braking]]. The purpose of this is twofold: to ...est version (8.2) not only handles the ABS function itself (ie, preventing wheel locking) but also traction control, [[BAS]] (Braking Assist System), anti-[

...s drive-wheel slip under acceleration and individually brakes the slipping wheel or wheels, and/or reduces excess engine power, until control is regained. E ...not live up to its promise and may, in fact, encourage even more dangerous driving behaviour.

...mechanical traction, aerodynamics and suspension, and driver control. The driving technique called [[opposite lock]] is meant to cope in this circumstance. [[Rear wheel drive]] cars are generally more prone to oversteer, in particular when appl

...designed by [[Europe]]an [[automobile]] manufacturers to provide a better driving experience, especially in [[city|cities]] where congestion frequently cause ...ion. In [[Formula One]], the system is adapted to fit onto the [[steering wheel]] in the form of two [[paddle]]s; depressing the right paddle shifts into

...plete powered rear wheel which was simply substituted for the bicycle rear wheel, which originated from a design by two [[DKW]] engineers in Germany. Slight Mopeds can be driven with M-class driving licence, at the age of 15. People born before 1985 can drive a moped withou

...so used for other circular objects that rotate or turn, such as a [[Ship's wheel]] and [[flywheel]]. ==History of the wheel and axle==

...eever participated in 132 Formula One races, more than any other American, driving for nine different teams from [[1978]] through [[1989]]. In [[1997]], he fo ...mula racing, teaming with American [[Danny Sullivan]] in Formula Three and driving for [[Ron Dennis]] in Formula Two.

...rted his racing career driving in local road rallies and hill climb events driving his own [[Sunbeam-Talbot]], and proved to be a fearsome competitor right fr ...n Boxing Day 1958, Clark met the man who would launch him to superstardom. Driving a [[Lotus Elite]], he finished second to [[Colin Chapman]]. Chapman was suf

'''Rear wheel drive''' was a common form of [[engine]]/[[transmission (mechanics)|transmi ...vehicles use a longitudinally-mounted engine in the front of the vehicle, driving the rear wheels via a [[driveshaft]] linked via a [[differential (mechanics

...dent McPherson struts give it an excellent grip on the road, while the all-wheel disc brakes ensure safety. ...ormance of the car is ensured by the ergonomics of the internal space, the driving and seating position, and the high visibility windscreen. The vehicle's hei

...orn in [[Örebro]], in the neighbourhood of Almby, Sweden. He developed his driving style at a young age, when he was competing in [[karting]], and carried thi ...father Bengt. In [[1971]] he won the European [[Formula Two]] Championship driving a March, and five Formula One Grand Prix second places earned him the posit

...es found on different types of vehicles, for example, a [[tiller]] or rear–wheel steering. [[Tracked vehicle]]s such as tanks usually employ differential st ...odern cars use [[rack and pinion]] steering mechanisms, where the steering wheel turns the pinion gear; the pinion moves the rack, which is a sort of linear

...orts car''' is a type of [[automobile]] designed primarily for performance driving while not being a rally orientated car. ...ports car can be described as a car whose dominant design consideration is driving performance. A sports car's main emphasis is on performance by superior ro

...[[São Paulo (city)|São Paulo]], [[Brazil]]) is a highly successful [[open-wheel]] racing series driver, winning world championships in both [[Formula One]] ...paldi left Lotus to sign with the promising [[Team McLaren|McLaren]] team. Driving the highly efficient McLaren M23, he had three victories in [[1974]], reach

...driving conditions. The Massif is usually in 4x2 rear wheel drive unless 4-wheel drive is engaged.

...is replaced by the tie-rod, which connects the rack or steering box to the wheel hub. ...to control [[camber]], particularly the way that the camber changes as the wheel moves up (into jounce, or bump) and down into rebound or droop.

...2.2 petrol will be front wheel drive, whilst the V6 will come with [[four wheel drive]] similar to the [[Alfa Romeo 156|156]]'s Q4 system. In [[North Ameri ...been introduced, such as the new chassis colour Ice White and a 18” spoked wheel with a sporty dark finish.

...so a normal differential suffices. For more demanding use however, such as driving [[off-road]], or for [[high performance vehicle]]s, such a state of affairs ...uid based (viscous). The latter is gaining ground especially in modern all-wheel drive vehicles, and generally requires less maintenance than the mechanical

...ith road hazards such as snow, potholes, and crossing animals; or reckless driving. To make driving safer and prevent accidents from occurring, cars may have the following act

==Four-wheel racing career== ...d Prix]] weekend and finishing third in the prestigious [[Bathurst 1000]], driving a [[Holden Commodore]]. In 1994 he formed his own team, Wayne Gardner Raci

...ith road hazards such as snow, potholes, and crossing animals; or reckless driving. To make driving safer and prevent accidents from occurring, cars may have the following act

...urpose to meet the various stunt needs of the film: two regular, full-size driving Batmobiles were built for exterior shots, one full-size model with hydrauli ...ry to some information, no car had a jet engine or a rocket installed. All driving vehicles were powered instead by a 5.7-litre Chevy engine.

...ttractive instrument panel has been inserted in the centre of the steering wheel, allowing the driver maximum concentration on the road and leaving a very c ...gage grid and headlamp protection for off road driving; Sport has a sporty driving position with larger rear tyres than the front ones to give a very good gri

...l (mechanics)|differential]] and uses [[traction control]] to recover from wheel spin.]] ...scribe a four-wheeled [[vehicle]] with a drivetrain that allows all four [[wheel]]s to receive power from the [[engine]] simultaneously. While many people a

...naged to give a classic look to their vehicles by providing them with rear-wheel drive and concealing the batteries in double bottoms. ...would be around 20-25 amps, so the cars had a range of five to six hours. Driving the car being performed by means of a rheostat, with four forward positions

...rque between the rear wheels in a dynamic and constant manner depending on driving and road conditions, in order to insure maximum movement and traction in an ...ty mapping: the latter, renders even more immediate the car's response and driving experience.

...Brambilla - March Ford 761 (Foto Spu 1976-07-31).jpg|thumb|right|Brambilla driving a [[March Engineering|March]] [[March 761|761]] at the [[1976 German Grand ...intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Linden Avenue. He lost the right rear wheel on his March on the 35th lap of the [[1976 United States Grand Prix]] after

...rt joined the Tecno Formula 2 team and finished third overall in [[1969]], driving in the F2 class of the [[German Grand Prix]]. When [[Jackie Stewart]] had a ...now 29 seconds in the lead! Cévert coasted home, taking both hands off the wheel to wave as he crossed the line. <sup>''[http://www.forix.com/asp/notes.asp?

...vents, such failures are quite rare on production cars during normal daily driving. This is because production auto parts have a much larger [[factor of safet ...[crank pin]]s are often mounted directly on one or more pairs of [[driving wheel]]s, and the axle of these wheels serves as the crankshaft. The connecting r

...th 6 or 8 slot configuration. All of these coupes are fun competent modern driving cars which look fantastic in their original forms. They are akin to other I

...river is provided with (usually) a pair of flipper paddles on the steering wheel, rally cars often utilize just a double-acting single paddle. Pulling on th ...the ability to skip gears—allows more driver input and a more traditional driving experience.

...from the city. Its location on sandy soil also means that if a car drops a wheel off the track, it kicks up massive clouds of dust. ...duels of [[Nelson Piquet]] and [[Ayrton Senna]], [[Nigel Mansell]]'s lost wheel in 1987, [[Damon Hill]]'s dramatic race with an [[Arrows]] in 1997, maiden

...other end. The lever is most commonly a handle on the floor between the [[driving|driver]] and front passenger (hence the ''hand brake'' name), or a [[pedal] ...ront wheel drive car and possibly GM's inexperience at the time with front wheel cars, led to a tendency for the rear wheels to lock up under braking, which

...sing primarily on road racing, Patrick raced in several developmental open-wheel series while in Europe, including [[Formula Ford]] and [[Formula Vauxhall]] ...Pro Series]], she moved to the [[Toyota Atlantic Championship]] for 2003. Driving for the highly regarded Rahal Letterman team with sponsorship from [[Argent

...aly]] entering the war, De Vecchi was constructing military trucks, [[four wheel drive]] artillery tractors and ambulances for the army. Also under the new [[Image:CMNEnzo1919.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''[[Enzo Ferrari]] driving in the [[Parma-Poggio di Berceto]]''']]

...es|American]] race car driver and [[Indianapolis 500]] champion, currently driving in the [[Indy Racing League]] for [[Penske Racing]]. He also competes in th ...d [[Tony Kanaan]] in the standings and the top placement of any driver not driving for [[Andretti Green Racing]].

==Driving career== ...ame one of the drivers for the two-car operation. Vasser retired from open wheel racing in 2006, but still has an ownership stake. He temporarily came out o

...ng a [[Mercedes-Benz W154]] was the winner. In this race [[Eugenio Siena]] driving a 312 was killed after hitting a wall.

...pplies and releases the brakes when one uses the brake pedal during normal driving. ...e oil. If the compressor has its own oil supply check the oil level before driving.

...e its '''performance, handling and presentation''' and improve the owner's driving style. As most vehicles leave the factory set up for average driver expecta ...e cars never compete. Rather they are built for the pleasure of owning and driving such a vehicle. Another major facet of tuning includes performance modifica

...extremely simple. Advances such as [[monocoque]] construction and [[front wheel drive]] would allow progressively more advanced small cars to be produced, ...compact]]s like the [[Volkswagen GTI]], which combined economy of use with driving fun.

[[Image:Bevelgear.jpg|thumb|[[Bevel gear|Bevel ring gear]] on the rear wheel of a [[shaft-driven bicycle]]]] On a bicycle, power is transmitted from the rider's legs to the rear wheel via the [[bicycle pedal|pedal]]s, [[crankset]], [[bicycle chain|chain]] or

===Increasing driving efficiency=== * driving technique (some 10-30% reduction)

| class="lightbg" id="car_specsright" | All wheel drive ...e version of the Aventador, a vehicle that perfectly balances the ultimate driving experience with the ultimate in sports car sophistication.

...ded to a [[de Dion tube]] for 1950. [[Worm and sector]] steering and four-wheel [[drum brake]]s were the norm for the time. The 2160&nbsp;mm (85&nbsp;in) ...t-cylinder [[Alfa Romeo 158]] and four-cylinder [[Maserati 4CLT]]. Strong driving and a nimble chassis, however, allowed the company to place third in its fi

...ars but after the war ended, he returned to racing in 1946 without a team, driving a six-year-old [[BMW]] to victory in the first post-war race in Germany hel ...ined Grand Prix racing and Lang came back for another F1 season behind the wheel of a Mercedes W196. But at age 45, he had a less than successful campaign t

...d theoretically take the banked corners without having to use the steering wheel. ...This first British Grand Prix was won by Louis Wagner and Robert Senechal driving a Delage 155B.

| Layout || [[Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout|RMR layout]] Also can be seen in ROCKY IV - when Rocky Balboa (Stallone) is driving and remembering the past.

...Two 150kW (200hp) Lycoming IO360A1B fuel injected flat four piston engines driving two blade constant speed propellers. P.68TC - Two 155kW (210hp) turbocharge ...radar and more avionics, extra fuel, revised cabin interior and redesigned wheel fairings. The turbocharged TC was introduced in 1980 and features two turbo

...the engine to swing vertically in conjunction with the motion of the rear wheel. Older [[Vespa]]s, most vintage scooters, and some newer retro models have ...e seen new variations on the classic scooter. A common variation, the 'big-wheel' or commuter-style scooter features wheels as large as a motorcycle. Popul

...'glasshouse effect', journalists (including evo Magazine's Harry Metcalfe) driving the vehicle were reportedly forced to keep the bubble slightly open on hot ...by [[Motorola]] and several cameras so that the driver can "share [their] driving experience with others".

...erturismo Championship|Italian Touring car championship]] in 1994 and 1995 driving for [[Audi]]. ...ers to win the Le Mans 24-hour race in a [[diesel]]-powered car. Pirro was driving the [[Audi R10]] Diesel when it completed a record 380 laps of the La Sarth

*[[Kylie Minogue]] is shown driving a Mangusta on the video for [[Can't Get You Out Of My Head]]. [[Category:Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive vehicles]]

...on is of a greater radius than the circle indicated by the direction its [[wheel]]s are pointed. The effect is opposite to that of [[oversteer]]. In simpler In modern [[race car]]s, especially [[open wheel car]]s, understeering is caused mainly due to the [[Automotive aerodynamics

...he perfect driving position was helped by the adjustable seats, [[steering wheel]] and electrically adjustable mirrors. Safety, both passive with a structur [[Category:Front wheel drive vehicles]]

...n drawings. Other more traditional concepts can be developed into fully [[driving|driveable]] vehicles with a working drivetrain and accessories. The state o * [[Eliica]] an 8 wheel drive 4 door, 4 passenger, high speed electric car.

...[[United States]] in [[1999]]. He then spent several years in lower [[Open wheel car|open-wheeled]] circuits like the [[U.S. Ford Formula 2000 series]], the ...riumph in 1966. But in November of 2005, it was announced that he would be driving for [[Chip Ganassi Racing]] in the IRL in 2006. Shortly after his first IRL

...he [[Rome-Liège Rally]] and the [[Coppa d'Oro delle Dolomiti]] in [[1955]] driving a [[Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes 300SL]]. This brought Gendebien to the attention ...mobile racing where more than two dozen of his competitors had died at the wheel. At 38 years of age, in [[1962]] Olivier Gendebien retired following his fo

...ecord of the Feleac was set by famous German racer [[Hans Stuck]] in 1938, driving a 600 bhp Auto Union Grand Prix car. Stuck stormed through the 7 km gravel ...fferent lines, with dirt bikes and [[four-wheel drive]] machines literally driving up the side of a roadless hill.

...e speed range. Some vehicle designs have separate electric motors for each wheel. Series hybrids can be also be fitted with a [[supercapacitor]] or a [[flyw ...and efficient rate, even as the car changes speed. During stop-and-go city driving, series hybrids are relatively the most efficient.

[[Image:Brake.agr.jpg|thumb|V-brake on rear wheel of a mountain bike]] ...equipped with a front spoon brake and no rear brake, although with no free wheel, back-pedalling was an option. This was undoubtedly a big improvement on ha

...lian Touring Cars. Hulme's untimely death, caused by a heart attack whilst driving a BMW M3 during the Bathurst 1000 - made him the first Formula One Champion ...hen retired to New Zealand, returning to Touring Cars in the early 1980's, driving for the concern of the well travelled Scot, Tom Walkinshaw. Racing for his

...[[Emeryson]]. After a couple of races for the UDT Laystall team in 1961, driving another Lotus, he returned to ENB for whom he drove their ENB-[[Maserati]]. ...his biggest victories coming in the 1968 [[Le Mans 24 Hours]], behind the wheel of a [[Ford GT40]] with [[Pedro Rodriguez]] and at [[Sebring]] in 1962 with

...th pinches from the GT's 11.5-metre turning circle. The fitting of the 18" wheel option also introduces torque-steer in the higher torque engines like the 1 ...orated insert and Alfa Romeo logo on the headrest, as well as the steering wheel and display panel in leather.

...ance on how to drive with a manual transmission, see [[Manual transmission driving technique]].'' ...ed in [[automotive]] applications. Manual transmissions often feature a [[driving|driver]]-operated [[clutch]] and a movable [[gear]] selector, although some

'''Formula Ford''' is a single seater, [[open wheel racing|open wheel]] class in [[motorsport]] which exists in some form in many countries aroun ...h]], Geoff Clarke of [[Motor Racing Stables]] (the circuit's resident race driving school) and [[Jim Russell (racing driver)|Jim Russell]] were largely respon

...Italian-Japanese vehicle to feature cutting-edge Italian styling and lithe driving dynamics coupled to reliable Japanese mechanicals, the idiosyncratic Arna w [[Category:Front wheel drive vehicles]]

...an axle below and slightly behind a single seat (the seat and [[steering]] wheel consequently are in the center) and the engine in front of the driver with ...ctors with additional front-wheel drive this operation often engages the 4-wheel [[locking differential]] to help stop the tractor when travelling at road s

...event so drivers must learn a new course each time they compete. Prior to driving, a competitor will walk the course, taking mental notes, and developing a s ...the lower average speeds, lack of physical obstacles and lack of wheel-to-wheel racing means that the potential for car damage, particularly from collision

...event so drivers must learn a new course each time they compete. Prior to driving, a competitor will walk the course, taking mental notes, and developing a s ...the lower average speeds, lack of physical obstacles and lack of wheel-to-wheel racing means that the potential for car damage, particularly from collision

'''Drifting''' refers either to a driving technique, or to a sport based on the technique; this article deals primari ...g.htm]. It has also featured prominently in [[stunt#Vehicular stunts|stunt driving]] and other forms of exhibition.

...Romeo 33]]. There were a few prototypes of 2.5 V6 rear mounted engine rear wheel drive Sprints built but this vehicle never made full serial production. ...w center of gravity due to the flat (boxer) engine, it has a unique way of driving in curves.

...such as the outer front wheel to counter [[oversteer]], or the inner rear wheel to counter [[understeer]]. Some ESC systems also reduce engine power until ...[traction control system]]s. Traction control works by applying individual wheel braking and throttle to keep traction while accelerating but unlike ESC it

...ombined with a five-speed gearbox and Alfa Romeo's sweet chassis with four-wheel disc brakes, it was an outstanding performer in its class. ...nutive displacement. The interior of the Junior is spacious, the seats and driving position are comfortable and there's ample glass for excellent outward visi

...mechanicals with little change, a rear-mounted, water-cooled 767cc engine driving the rear wheels. [[Drum brakes]] all round were hidden by wheels from the [ ...roader' displayed by Savio featuring wicker seats and a nose-mounted spare-wheel. Based on the mechanicals of the [[Fiat 500]] it had a total length of only

| class="lightbg" id="car_specsright" | All wheel drive ...just 999 kilograms (2,202 lb) - including V10 power unit and permanent all-wheel drive. This makes the Sesto Elemento a unique demonstration of the technolo

...f high speed off road driving. The 037 is notable as it retained the rear wheel drive layout that was nearly universal for rally cars of the pre-group B pe

...ntage of the Group B regulations. It featured a mid-mounted engine and all wheel drive for superior traction and handling. The car's 1759 cc [[four cylinder *[http://www.thruxton.f9.co.uk/henri/gallery_lancia.htm Henri Toivonen driving the S4]

...sverse]], [[Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive]] ...sion geometry to provide negative offset. This in turn meant that the road wheel design was changed to accommodate this feature. The original flat spoke "st

...him out. Since then, a main switch for electrics and a removeable steering wheel became standard. Also, noticing the long and slow transport to a hospital, ...lt F1 became champion, he was the only driver to have won the championship driving a [[France|French]] car. For the 1970 season, Matra insisted on using their

| Layout || Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout | Transmission || 7-speed sequential cross. AMT robotic system with driving programs

...ie-hards and the automotive press lamented the passing of the "purer" rear-wheel drive layout on a car from this sporting marque &mdash; the 155 was conside ...urbocharged]] [[internal combustion engine|engine]] and a permanent [[four-wheel drive]] powertrain both derived from the [[Lancia Delta#Integrale 8v|Integr

Engine position = Mid engine rear wheel drive | ...i F2008|F2008]]. The front splitter is located further away from the front wheel, and now has only 1 layer. Ferrari claims this improves air flow to the whe

...ace, and a pillow strapped to his bottom so he could see over the steering wheel. ...am-mates Ryan Briscoe and Darren Manning, Dixon fell into the trap of over driving to make up the deficit. The trio wrote off or seriously damaged 28 of the t

*Four-wheel power drum brakes ...r engine. The bonnet stood as tall as a man and made the driver behind the wheel seem like an infant, barely able to see above the cowl. This massive roadst

...capable of being on the pace every lap in a race and having the ability of driving around problems while losing minimal lap time. He was nicknamed "Magic Alon In [[1999]], Alonso made the jump to open-wheel cars, racing the Spanish [[World Series by Nissan|Euro Open MoviStar by Nis

...nges of gears. They also learn not to leave their foot on the clutch while driving, because these types of transmissions use the clutch for several very diffe

==Driving career== ...him dearly, and he finished 2nd in the championship to [[Chico Serra]]. A wheel banging incident with [[Nigel Mansell]] broke the Briton's neck, and did li

...motor sports competitor for a decade, Scarfiotti won the European mountain driving title in 1962. Scarfiotti was born in [[Turin]]. His [[1966 Italian Grand Prix]] win, at the wheel of a Ferrari, was the last Italian Grand Prix victory (as of July 2007) by

...him sponsorship that aided the Finn through the junior categories of open wheel racing. The "''New Flying Finn''" won three [[Scandinavia]]n championships, [[File:Mika Hakkinen 1991 USA.jpg|thumb|right|Häkkinen driving for [[Team Lotus|Lotus]] in his first F1 race, the [[1991 United States Gra

...r racing in the late 1970s, making his debut for the small Art Sugai team, driving a Eagle-Offenhauser. His speed attracted the attention of [[Roger Penske]]. ...year in a crash at Sanair. The March chassis, like most contemporary open-wheel racing cars, sat the driver far forward in the nose, with little protection

...automotive type front wheel steering, as compared with placing the single wheel in the front. ...sumption in start and stop traffic and so increase range in many practical driving conditions.

...and electronic management operated by F1-style paddles behind the steering wheel. The system allows the driver to choose between four different operating mo ...ls the engine and brakes to help the driver control the vehicle in extreme driving situations. The MSP system integrates four different vehicle systems - the

...a Sassi, near Turin on June 29, 1902 and July 27, with [[Vincenzo Lancia]] driving, the race Susa - Col du Mont-Cenis at the average speed of 44.16km/h. *two-wheel mechanical brakes with mechanical driveline brake

...according to the manual it is used for ''stop & go traffic'' such as city driving. ...CVT designs are usually as fuel efficient as manual transmissions in city driving, but early designs lose efficiency as engine speed increases.

...''kick-in''. This is symptomatic of the time taken for the exhaust system driving the turbine to come to high pressure and for the turbine rotor to overcome ...the effective boost rpm to a slightly higher level. The amount a turbine wheel is and can be clipped is highly application-specific. Turbine clipping is

...me since [[1959]] that Indy Cars and the first time since [[1984]] an open wheel car have taken to the track at Daytona. The test seem to had a few incident ...www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Daytona_International_Speedway Trackpedia guide to driving this track]

...car was its blue and yellow colour scheme accompanied by fluorescent green wheel-rims, illustrating the team's Brazilian influence in its first year. Rinlan ...itain (crop).jpg|<font face="Trebuchet MS" font color=black>Roberto Moreno driving the FG01 at the 1995 British Grand Prix.

...pring rate]], damping, straight ahead [[camber angle]], camber change with wheel travel, roll center height and the flexibility and vibration modes of the s ...ing and improve handling. On most types of poor surfaces, large diameter [[wheel]]s perform better than lower wider wheels. The fact that larger tires, rela

...t [[Silverstone Circuit|Silverstone]] with Ferrari and also raced the four-wheel-drive McLaren M9A in its only race in the [[British Grand Prix]]. Bell was also a runner in the 1970 European [[Formula 2]] Championship driving a March. In 1972 he got the drive in the Tecno F1 team, along with [[Nanni

...a|Canadian]] [[Formula One]] racing driver. An enthusiast of cars and fast driving from an early age, he started his professional career in [[snowmobile]] rac ...gure in the history of the sport, renowned for his car control, aggressive driving style, and a 'never give up' attitude. His son, [[Jacques Villeneuve]], bec

...n as one word, not Monte Carlo, the capital of Monaco). This was a [[rear-wheel drive]] [[mid-engine]]d two-seater sports car that shared very few componen ...herson strut]]s all round and disc braking on all four wheels. The [[front wheel drive]] models were available in a number of engine capacities ranging from

*Transmission: 7-speed sequential cross. AMT robotic system with driving programs **Drive: Rear wheel drive

...and, when it was ready, we carried out a series of tests. With Elio at the wheel and me next to him with a stopwatch we carried out a series of kilometre ru ...ko Shark infuence in the front end design. It is a front-mid-engined, rear wheel drive two-door coupé featuring a very lightweight aluminum spaceframe stru

...oper]] and then an old [[Maserati 250F]], but only began to draw attention driving the Cooper [[Bruce McLaren]] had used to win his first Grand Prix. ...time, however, Amon's social life was attracting as much attention as his driving. He was a member of the [[Ditton Road Flyers]], the social set named after

...but the body was an accurate reproduction of the new Jaguar XJ6 sedan. The wheel base was shorter but had a wider track. The car, overall, was 20 cm shorter ...such a small country. Most of these cars are still somewhere in a garage, driving in Holland or were exported.<br>

...[[car handling|handling]] and [[brake|braking]] for good active safety and driving pleasure, and keeping vehicle occupants comfortable and reasonably well iso === Wheel rate ===

A Champ Car is a single seater (commonly called [[open wheel]]) [[racing car]]. For much of their history Champ Cars have been similar t ...e '''[[American Automobile Association]] (AAA)''' established the national driving championship and became the first sanctioning body for auto racing in the U

...]] in [[Vail, Colorado]]) is an [[United States of America|American]] open-wheel [[racecar]] driver. He won the 1996 [[Indianapolis 500]] and has finished i ...olis 500]] for in 1991.[[Image:BuddyLazier1991.jpg|thumb|left|Buddy Lazier driving at [[Laguna Seca]] in 1991]]Buddy was one of the drivers in the first IRL r

...l (mechanics)|differential]] and uses [[traction control]] to recover from wheel spin.]] ...heeled [[vehicle]] with a [[Powertrain|drivetrain]] that allows all four [[wheel]]s to receive power from the [[engine]] simultaneously. In the [[United Sta

[[Image:Alfa 158 farina.jpg|250px|thumb|right|[[Giuseppe Farina]] driving an [[Alfa Romeo 158/159 Alfetta|Alfa Romeo 158]].]] ...as also supplied engines to [[Formula Three]] cars. [[Piercarlo Ghinzani]] driving Euroracing March 793 with 2 litre Alfa engine won straight away its first s

[[Image: Texas, _race_f._junior.jpg|250px|thumb|A Bandini driving a recent race in the speedway Texan]] *** as a wheel independent multilink with lower triangle, [[shock]] hydraulic telescopic i

...ansversely-mounted and coupled to a five-speed [[gearbox]], but unusually, driving the front wheels. Weighing only 672lb, it proved capable of 180km/h. This w ...s, crankshafts, camshafts. It has become best known for the Nardi steering wheel, introduced in 1951 in

...at the rear. The Alfetta was renewed in 1979 with a revised frontend, new wheel rims and new lights, as well as a Diesel version. |'''Alfetta ([[Driving on the left or right|RHD]])'''||1972-78||align="right" |2,011

...carella, Nino - Ferrari 512 S - 1970-05-31.jpg|thumb|330px|Nino Vaccarella driving Ferrari 512S Spyder (chassis #1042) at the 1970 [[1000km Nürburgring]], fi ...a 1 drivers under contract in the previous years, with the sports car aces driving for Porsche, Ferrari could barely find qualified drivers for its entries. B

...owered vehicle was able to travel on [[wheel]]s on land and via a [[paddle wheel]] in the water. ...ric hybrids]], [[multi-valve]] engines, [[overhead cam]]shafts, and [[four-wheel drive]], were attempted and discarded at this time.

...[Toronto]], [[Canada]]. In [[2003]], Zanardi was not only back behind the wheel, he was also ''racing'' again, with the aid of hand-operated [[brake]] and ...pressively in seventh. In [[2004]], Zanardi returned to racing full-time, driving for [[BMW]] in the [[FIA]] [[Europe|European]] [[Touring Car]] Championship

...ities involved with ATS included 1962 World Driving Champion [[Phil Hill]] driving for the racing team, while a number of other famous drivers were engaged in ...me-molybdenum tubular chassis with a fully independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes, the resulting car was essentially a thinly veiled racing car,

...se of the company by [[Fiat]]), and was most notably the first large front wheel drive Alfa. The 164 was essential to Fiat's plan to relaunch Alfa Romeo as Despite some purists fear of loss of character due to the adoption of [[front wheel drive]] for the first time in an Alfa top line saloon, the car proved itsel

...engine was claimed to be able to push the car to over 200 mph, but in real driving, anything over 180 would stress the engine greatly. ...new LP400S model was introduced. This car had wider tires with glass-fibre wheel arch extensions, which gave the car the fundamental look it kept until the

...a, Nino - Ferrari 512 S - 1970-05-31.jpg|thumb|right|330px|Nino Vaccarella driving Ferrari 512 at Nürburgring 1970]] In total 12 different drivers were seen in 1970 at the wheel of a factory 512S. Of them the promising Ignazio Giunti did nine of the ten

[[Image:Mors.jpg||thumb|340px|Fernand Gabriel driving a Mors in Paris-Madrid 1903]] Single-seater ([[open-wheel]]) racing is perhaps the most well-known form of motorsport, with cars desi

...2nd to him. During the months following the 1990 season, Salo was caught [[driving under the influence]] in the UK. Subsequently the chance of him gaining an His first post-F1 race came at the 2003 [[12 Hours of Sebring]], driving the UK-entered [[Audi R8 (race car)|Audi R8]], the same car he was supposed

...cylinder cars, but feature [[turbocharger]]s, [[anti-lag]] systems, [[four-wheel-drive]], [[sequential gearbox]]es, aerodynamic parts and other enhancements ...ing purposes with immediate success, other manufacturers started their all-wheel-drive projects. Group B regulations were introduced in the [[1982 World Ral

...acing. Encouraged by his father, a racing enthusiast, Senna got behind the wheel of his first kart at the age of four. He entered [[karting]] competition at ...winning from pole position thanks to an impressive display of wet-weather driving in treacherous conditions which even saw second-place man (and later World

...ons, a more flexible chassis is better for some karts. For other classes / driving styles, there will be stiffening bars on the kart which are done up tightly ...es 3 or 4 inches from the ground depending on the corner, chassis setup or driving style. Recreational karts have fixed gearing, which in part, determines the

[[Image:Mors.jpg||thumb|340px|Fernand Gabriel driving a Mors in Paris-Madrid 1903]] Single-seater ([[open-wheel]]) racing is perhaps the most well-known form of motorsport, with cars desi

...oscillations caused by irregularities in the road surface, to protect the wheel from [[wear and tear]] as well as to provide a high-friction bond between t ...bert William Thomson]], born in [[Stonehaven, Scotland]], as the '''Aerial Wheel'''. This invention consisted of a [[canvas]] inner tube surrounded by a [[

...|Bugatti T35]], and again in 1930 by Italian star-driver [[Achille Varzi]] driving a [[Maserati]]. ...race was won by Fangio's Argentinian compatriot [[José Froilán González]] driving one of their [[Ferrari 375|375]] cars.

==Occupational driving== ...n setting safety, maintenance, and training policy. As in non-occupational driving, young drivers are especially at risk. In the workplace, 45% of all fatal i

Smoking a [[smoking pipe|pipe]] while driving should be avoided. If the airbag inflates and hits the pipe while it is in ...anel is much greater than the distance between the driver and the steering wheel.

...ansmission]] with 7 gear ratios. The Veyron also features full-time [[all wheel drive]], necessary given the output of the engine. Special [[Michelin]] PA ...he most efficient vechicle in history however, using 40.4 l/100 km in city driving and 24.1 l/100 km in combined cycle. At full-throttle, it uses up to 100 l/

...[[Saloon (car)|saloon]] was discontinued late in 2005 in Europe, the four-wheel drive Q4 Crosswagon was produced to the end of 2007. The 156 was replaced w ...vailable De-Luxe pack with [[MOMO (company)|Momo]]'s [[mahogany]] steering wheel and gear knob and for Nordic countries special winter pack consisting of fo

...t genuine single-seat Grand Prix racing car and Alfa Romeo's second [[Open wheel car|monoposto]] after Tipo A monoposto (1931). It was based on the earlier ...ved through the field until the last lap when [[Manfred von Brauchitsch]], driving the far superior Mercedes Benz W25 suffered a puncture, leaving Nuvolari to

:''This article provides a general outline of the major American Open-Wheel motor racing championship, for specific information on the current Champ Ca ...championship for drivers of single seater (commonly referred to as [[open wheel]]) cars.

...38, during which time he finished sixth in the 1936 [[Italian Grand Prix]] driving a [[Maserati 6C]]-34 for his own team, [[Scuderia Torino]], and won his cla ...ge:Coppa asti spumante 1947.jpg|right|right|thumb|250px|[[Ilario Bandini]] driving with Cisitalia D46 in 1947.]]

...age:Michael_Schumacher_Ferrari_2004.jpg|thumb|215px|[[Michael Schumacher]] driving a modern '''Formula One car''' at the [[2004 United States Grand Prix]]]] Modern '''Formula One cars''' are single-seat, open cockpit, open wheel race cars that have substantial wings at front and rear, and position the e

...ed by a nonconductive cord to a self-winding wheel, allowing the slider or wheel on the end of the pole to be positioned on the wire by manipulating the cor ..., which is converted to electricity via a generator, which then drives the wheel motors. It might seem odd to convert rotational energy to electrical energ

...n purchase several laps around a track in a vehicle very similar to [[open wheel racing]] vehicles, but powered by a small [[Curtiss-Wright]] rotary engine. [[Formula Mazda Racing]] features open-wheel race cars with Mazda Wankel engines, adaptable to both oval tracks and road

[[Image:j_villeneuve.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Jacques Villeneuve driving for the [[WilliamsF1|Williams]] Formula One team at the 1996 [[Canadian Gra ...te father's Ferrari. In [[September]], Villeneuve returned to Formula One, driving the final three Grands Prix of the season for [[France|French]]-based [[Ren

...|| [[Front-engine design|Front engine]], [[front-wheel drive]] / [[four-wheel drive]] ...ily cars, the most famous model was the '''Delta HF Integrale''', a [[four-wheel drive]] [[hot hatch]] with a powerful [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] [[petro

...t rear wheel and hence the transmission is shifted from ' other side (left wheel), but both models will have the [[mixer]] mechanical lubrication separately ...but with the saddle (rider and passenger) and written in orange, while the wheel rims could be turquoise or orange.

| Category || [[Open wheel car|Single seaters]] ...ber at the [[Circuit de Valencia]]. Eventual champion [[Timo Glock]] was a driving force throughout the series, but came under stiff competition from [[Lucas

...peed records, and also won the Exelberg Rally in 1901 with Porsche himself driving. Over 300 of the Lohner-Porsche carriages were sold to the public. Altough *'''[[Whispering Wheel]]''' Bus

...rhaps a small child. Behind the seat was a large parcel shelf with a spare wheel located below. A heater was optional, and ventilation was provided by openi ...a pair of closely-spaced 10-inch rear wheels. The first prototypes had one wheel at the rear but this made the car prone to roll-overs, so they placed two r

...ch was tested in a wind tunnel; very advanced for that time. Even the rear wheel spats contributed to reducing drag and increased the top speed by 4 kph. ...-category regulations) and the grille was less ostentatious. Also the rear wheel spats disappeared. The car still had a remarkable, original style, but now

...rvive. Again he was hospitalised, this time with broken [[vertebrae]]. His driving was noticed by [[Colin Chapman]], owner of [[Team Lotus|Lotus]], and shortl ...trio of starts in [[Formula One|F1]] in [[1980 Formula One season|1980]], driving a development version of the Lotus 81 used by the team, the Lotus 81B. In h

...ed stock cars. In 1996, Tony made his [[NASCAR]]'s [[Busch Series]] debut, driving for Harry Rainer. In nine races, however, he had only a best finish of 16t ...ending champion, Stewart managed to have a relatively incident-free 2003. Driving a [[Chevrolet]] instead of his previous Pontiac (Gibbs switched among manuf

...CVT designs are usually as fuel efficient as manual transmissions in city driving, but early designs lose efficiency as engine speed increases. ...CVT]]). In this system, the transmission has fixed gears, but the ratio of wheel-speed to engine-speed can be continuously varied by controlling the speed o

...motorcycle''' is a two-wheeled [[vehicle]] powered by an [[engine]]. The [[wheel]]s are in-line, and at higher speed the motorcycle remains upright and stab ...s|Braking]] is controlled with a hand-lever and foot pedal (front and rear wheel, respectively).

...have the advantage that the hydraulic motor can be mounted directly to the wheel hub, allowing a more flexible suspension system and eliminating efficiency ...d provided by [[engine]] sound. One magazine described it as sounding like driving a powerboat when accelerating. The satisfying [[jerk]] of a non-CVT transmi

...There'': "The first time I fired up a car, felt the engine shudder and the wheel come to life in my hands, I was hooked. It was a feeling I can't describe. ===Open wheel racing===

...'s "United Colors of Benetton" brand. The chassis also had multi-coloured wheel rims at the [[1986 Detroit Grand Prix|Detroit Grand Prix]]. ...frontrunner by mid-season, although he was criticised in some quarters for driving with his turbo boost set too high for the car's fuel consumption in the ear

...''kick-in''. This is symptomatic of the time taken for the exhaust system driving the turbine to come to high pressure and for the turbine rotor to overcome ...the effective boost rpm to a slightly higher level. The amount a turbine wheel is and can be clipped is highly application-specific. Turbine clipping is

...a handlebar for control (again like motorcycles) instead of a [[steering]] wheel, effectively making them a three-wheeler motorcycle carrying passengers on ...ore than three passengers in many places. Auto rickshaws that are used for driving children to school have two extra seats/planks like narrow ledges, one faci

[[Image:Mors.jpg||thumb|340px|Fernand Gabriel driving a Mors in Paris-Madrid 1903]] Single-seater ([[open-wheel]]) racing is perhaps the most well-known form of motorsport, with cars desi

...el]]ed [[vehicle]] intended to carry numerous persons in addition to the [[driving|driver]]. The name is a shortened version of '''''omnibus''''', which means

[[Image:Mors.jpg||thumb|340px|Fernand Gabriel driving a Mors in Paris-Madrid 1903]] Single-seater ([[open-wheel]]) racing is perhaps the most well-known form of motorsport, with cars desi

...innovative 115bhp rotary engine with a three-speed semi-automatic gearbox driving the rear wheels. But the car was ultimately plagued by numerous engine prob ...tchback which had been penned by world renowed designer Giugiaro. The four-wheel drive Integrale version would go on to enjoy a long and successful rally ca

The bicycles are steel, sturdy and have a smaller front wheel to let the stayer bend forward into the slipstream. ...ack, using a motorcycle driven by Léon Vauthier. Léon Vauthier, as well as driving motorcycles for these kinds of record-breaking attempts, also built his own

...ion Alonso, managing just one further race win since his debut. Outside of driving, he runs his own [[GP2 Series|GP2]] team, [[Fisichella Motor Sport|FMS Inte ...es in [[Monaco]] and [[Macau]]. He left open-wheel racing briefly in 1995, driving for [[Alfa Romeo in motorsport|Alfa Romeo]] in the [[International Touring

...egislation dethroned the [[rear wheel drive]] layout for efficient [[front wheel drive]] vehicles. Station wagons were the victims of Detroit's downsizing t ...er in profile than a minivan or SUV and thus have less air resistance when driving on the highway.

...[[IndyCar]]" class of [[formula racing|formula]], or [[open wheel car|open-wheel]], race cars that have competed in it. It has been broadcast live over radi ...roun to be a hazard during the race, as he was the only driver in the race driving without a riding mechanic, who checked the oil pressure and let the driver

...han its forbear. Although near-identical in its [[wheelbase]], the 4CL's [[wheel gauge|track]] was a full 5cm wider than the 6CM, and sat lower thanks to re [[Image:Maserati 4clt 48.jpg|250px|thumb|left|[[Alberto Ascari]] driving the 4CLT/48 at [[Silverstone Circuit|Silverstone]] in [[1948 British Grand

| category || [[Open wheel car|Open wheel racing]] ...e '''[[American Automobile Association]] (AAA)''' established the national driving championship and became the first sanctioning body for auto racing in the U

...haust is fitted. The revised interior includes different pedals, steering wheel, and seats, as well as a reinforced roll cage. Larger brakes and a stiffer ...June 2008, with a time of 7 minutes 26.4 seconds. With Marc Basseng at the wheel the Zonda F CS has set a new time around the [[Nürburgring]], lapping the

...engine was claimed to be able to push the car to over 200 mph, but in real driving, anything over 180 would stress the engine greatly. ...new LP400S model was introduced. This car had wider tires with glass-fibre wheel arch extensions, which gave the car the fundamental look it kept until the

...wo-stroke motorcycle. This lightweight motorcycle, which doesn’t require a driving licence, has pedals like a traditional bicycle and a 98 cc engine. It soon ...two cylinder 500cc [[DKW]] motorcycle engine with chain drive to the rear wheel. The wheels came from a [[Fiat 500]]. The project was cancelled in [[1944]]

...he "Automobile Club de Monaco", and was won by [[William Grover-Williams]] driving a [[Bugatti]]. The event was part of the pre-[[World War II|Second World Wa ...shing second, and took victory in the [[1931 Monaco Grand Prix|1931 race]] driving a Bugatti. As of 2007, he remains the only native of Monaco to have won the

...[[CART]] driver. He has enjoyed great success, most famously in top [[open wheel racing]] series. He currently drives the #42 [[Target Corporation|Target]] ...e world. He is the only driver to have won the premier North American open-wheel [[CART]] title, the [[Indianapolis 500]] and the [[Rolex 24 at Daytona|24 H

[[Image:RindtJochen1970LotusF2.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Jochen Rindt driving Lotus Formula 2 in 1970 at the Nürburgring]] ...l'Automobile|FIA]] introduced the European Formula Two Championship. Ickx, driving a [[Matra]] MS5, won the inaugural championship by 11 points from the Austr

[[Image:ALAIN PROST Ferrari.jpg|thumb|left|300px|'''Alain Prost driving for Ferrari''']] ...t race victory at his home Grand Prix in France a year later, while he was driving for the [[Renault F1|Renault Factory team]].

[[Image:Mors.jpg||thumb|340px|Fernand Gabriel driving a Mors in Paris-Madrid 1903]] :''Main article: [[Open wheel racing]]''

The Panda [[four-wheel drive|4x4]] was launched in June 1983, it was powered by a 965 cc engine wi ...occupied some of the engine bay where the 18bhp DC motor was also fitted, driving through the normal clutch and gearbox. This increased the weight of the car

...gna]], and [[Imola]]. In 1940, he first took part in the [[Mille Miglia]], driving a [[Fiat 508|Fiat Balilla]] "Coppa d'oro". During [[World War II]], faced w In 1947, at the wheel of a [[Cisitalia]] [[Cisitalia D46|D46]], Bandini raced at the [[Asti]] cir

...volariconsuma.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Coppa Consuma]] 1930, Tazio Nuvolari driving an [[Alfa Romeo 6C|Alfa Romeo 6C1750GS]].]] ...not trouble him, to which Sommer backed down and they agreed to divide the driving equally. The race itself saw Sommer and Nuvolari take a two lap lead before

...universally embraced, the V6 Dinos are lauded by many for their intrinsic driving qualities and groundbreaking design. In [[2004]], ''[[Sports Car Internati ...t the Ferrari "Prancing Horse" badge on the hood, wheels, and the steering wheel.

...elgian Grand Prix]], where the two championship contenders fought wheel-to-wheel for extended periods. ...ved criticism during 1995, after several incidents that were attributed to driving errors. The [[1995 British Grand Prix]] was overshadowed by a controversial

...in Formula 3, where he won four races, Hill ascended another tier of open wheel racing by joining Mooncraft in the International [[Formula 3000]] champions [[Image:Damon Hill 1995.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Damon Hill driving for the [[WilliamsF1|Williams]] Formula One team in [[Canadian Grand Prix|M

...heir own in Vallelunga on day four, Mark Webber and [[Narain Karthikeyan]] driving for Williams. The [[Australia]]n was fastest with Karthikeyan around 4 tent ...eer]]ed into the tyre wall, removing the Honda’s front wing and left front wheel.

...eedway was opened. In addition to NASCAR, the raceway has also hosted open-wheel events from both [[CART]] and the [[Indy Racing League]]. ...ide of the back strech of the track at a high rate of speed. His blue open wheel car was smashed literally into pieces.

...17]], [[1979]] in [[Espoo]], [[Finland]]) is a race car driver, currently driving for [[Scuderia Ferrari]]. He is the reigning [[Formula One]] World Drivers' ...eason|2001]] after having reached previous success only in inferior [[open-wheel]] categories he was given his [[Super License]] from [[FIA]] after a perfor

...the two seater sports cars it was used in the world's first genuine [[Open wheel car|single-seat]] Grand Prix racing car, the [[Alfa Romeo P3|Monoposto 'Tip ...ed the exploit of winning the 1935 German GP at the [[Nürburgring]] at the wheel of a 3.2 Tipo B against the more powerful Mercedes and Auto Union. The bloc

...e car also includes 29/67 R19 front and 31/71 R19 rear tires with 19 x 11J wheel rims at the front and 19 x 12J at the rear. ...advanced technology to deliver absolutely benchmark performance and superb driving pleasure. Its interior too is stylishly sporty with particularly sophistica

...edro Rodríguez (racing driver)|Pedro]] would also lose his life behind the wheel years later). ...www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Autodromo_Hermanos_Rodriguez Trackpedia's guide to driving and facts about Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez]

[[Image:Maserati 4clt 48.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Alberto Ascari at the wheel of a [[Maserati 4CLT/48]], on his way to second place in the [[1948 British ...ASCARI Ferrari Switzerland 1953.jpg|left|200px|thumb|'''Alberto Ascari''' driving a Ferrari in Switzerland 1953]]

De Martino figured that in addition to driving, he’d provide the money and impetus, as well as the donor car. I would ac ...nia]] Coupe [[Pininfarina]], with the very advanced [[transaxle]] and four wheel independent [[suspension]]. I much admired this, and decided to make it a f

...exit the cockpit without any adjustments other than removing the steering wheel. ...during which time drivers may drive around the track as much as they like, driving through the pitlane each time around in order to avoid the grid. Drivers mu

'''A1 Grand Prix''', abbreviated to '''A1GP''', is an [[open-wheel]] [[auto racing]] series. It is unique in its field in that competitors rep ...sent a nation. Drivers must have the same nationality as the team they are driving for. The team car should also represent the country. The team owner, princi

...han its forbear. Although near-identical in its [[wheelbase]], the 4CL's [[wheel gauge|track]] was a full 5cm wider than the 6CM, and sat lower thanks to re [[Image:Maserati 4clt 48.jpg|250px|thumb|left|[[Alberto Ascari]] driving the 4CLT/48 at [[Silverstone Circuit|Silverstone]] in [[1948 British Grand

...ionship in a 158 with compressor, in 1951 [[Juan Manuel Fangio]] won while driving a [[Alfetta]] 159 (an evolution of the 158 with a two-stages compressor). O It represented the make of those cars which could allow some sporty driving on common roads, provided the driver was enthusiast enough to appreciate th

...um. Michael Schumacher failed to complete the race after he retired with a wheel bearing problem. ...ne and was slightly ahead when Schumacher turned into him, his front right wheel connecting with the sidepod of the Williams car. Schumacher retired on the

...ing]], but also in colder climates (so that in summer the driver can enjoy driving oper-air the few warm days). 2-seater convertible sports cars are commonly SUVs are off-road vehicles with a [[body-on-frame]] [[chassis]], [[all-wheel drive]] and true offroad capability. SUVs have severe problems with [[crash

...lid #999;" |[[Image:MICHELE ALBORETO Ferrari.jpg|280px|'''Michele Alboreto driving for Ferrari''']] Despite his career in [[open wheel]] racing, Alboreto was chosen by [[Lancia]] to be part of their official sq

...edro Rodríguez (racing driver)|Pedro]] would also lose his life behind the wheel years later). ...www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Autodromo_Hermanos_Rodriguez Trackpedia's guide to driving and facts about Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez]

...o make good use of the Lancia-born Ferrari to win his fourth championship. Driving for Maserati, he took his fifth championship in the [[1957 Formula One seas ...e wins than Hawthorn, lost the title by one point. This season saw a woman driving in Formula One for the first time with [[Maria Teresa de Filippis]] racing

.... He believed it had no racing history and may have been a show car. After driving it for some time he had his brother install a Triumph TR 3 engine in it. Th ...the 1500 [[crankshaft]]. Rebuilding the engine was really reinventing the wheel. For example, rod and [[main bearings]] came from Austin Healy, Ford Tempo,

...pecial modified car performed the [[stunt]] with a lower stance and larger wheel wells (just as the Astro Spiral [[AMC Javelin|Javelin]] stunt cars that per | [[Jeep Wagoneer]] || || Bond is seen briefly driving the Jeep through some caves.

...Roberto Moreno Forti 1995 Britain (crop).jpg|thumb|left|[[Roberto Moreno]] driving the [[Forti FG01|FG01]] at the [[1995 British Grand Prix]]. He retired on l ...car was its blue and yellow colour scheme accompanied by fluorescent green wheel-rims, illustrating the team's Brazilian influence in its first year. Rinlan

.... Larger riders found it small, and the {{convert|16|in|mm|sing=on}} front wheel restricted tyre choice. Distinctive features included 38&nbsp;mm Marzocchi ...0 F1 crankcases were strengthened, and now used straight cut primary gears driving a hydraulically activated dry clutch, and stronger gearbox. The valve sizes

[[Image:ims_logo.jpg|thumb|The "Wing and Wheel", respresentative symbol of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 1909]] ...ay (United States)|Fourth of July]] weekend, with American [[Scott Speed]] driving for the new [[Scuderia Toro Rosso]] team. This marked the first American in

...the current single rear wing with two box-like wings, one behind each rear wheel. These changes are due in 2007. [http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=100 ...ers, shaking the domination of drivers who have perfected the art of track driving.

...tor to Renault winning this first Grand Prix was held to be the detachable wheel rims (developed by Michelin), which allowed tire changes to occur without h ...nufacturers and drivers. The first World Champion was [[Giuseppe Farina]], driving an [[Alfa Romeo]]. [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]] appeared at the second Worl

...Hours of Le Mans]], however, with [[Paul Frere]] and [[Olivier Gendebien]] driving. .... Ferrari also won Le Mans again, with [[Olivier Gendebien]] and Phil Hill driving.

...sensor/sender/magnet combination that calculates revolutions of the front wheel and sends the data to the computer. Once the roll-chart data have been ente ...f motorvehicles, and those events are called Rallys. There are also group driving events over paved roads that are called Rallys. There is also an [http://w

...irst few laps either improperly harnessed due to attempting to do it while driving or sometimes not even harnessed at all, leading to several deaths when cars ...[[Porsche]] to locate the ignition key switch to the left of the steering wheel. This allowed the driver to use his left hand to start the engine, and his

...Championship]], winning races in [[Mexico City]] and at Autopolis, at the wheel of a [[Sauber]]-[[Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes]] C291. He also briefly competed i ...won his first World Championship in [[1994 Formula One Season|1994]] while driving for Benetton, in an extremely controversial season marred by allegations of

...vers. Before [[1970]] only two drivers per car were allowed, and even solo driving was permitted in the early decades. Until the early [[1980s]] most of the c ...in a dramatic finish 24 hours later by only 120 meters. Ironically, while driving a [[Porsche 911]] to [[Paris]] after the race, Ickx was involved in a road

After a 25&nbsp;year layoff, major-league open wheel racing returned to the track as one of three road courses on the 2005 [[Ind * [http://www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Watkins_Glen Trackpedia guide to driving this track]

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