...Stock Car Racing) is a world apart from Formula One. Both are exceedingly popular, yet they lie at diverse ends of the motor sports spectrum. Most people who have an obsession with cars and racing may know about Nascar and Formula One, the two most respected names in motorsports today. At first glance, Nascar and Formula One seem very similar; however, a closer look reveals many differences such as aerodynamics, mechanical caliber, speed and horsepower, race tracks, fan base, and histories. Auto racing is a popular, fast paced sport. Nascar and Formula One draw large audiences on television, radio and at live events. Spectators are drawn by the danger, speed, competition, and displays of automotive machinery and the drivers behind the steering wheels. However, Nascar and Formula One are separated in numerous ways. The car chassis style is so different that they conduct races in notably different ways and the organizational rules that they must follow, makes for a different driving experience. Formula One vehicles depend so much on aerodynamics, passing other cars on the track is not a main part of the Formula One racing strategy. Formula One races aim to be fast, but the cars do not change positions, very often. Nascar, on the other hand, rely on passing other cars on the track, to run and win the races. While Formula One may have too little passing abilities, Nascar may suffer from too much of it. Furthermore, bumping or trading paint, is against the rules in Formula One but is...
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...tires. Firestone had their controversy with the Ford Motor Company, while Michelin had their controversy in the racing world. Each manufacturer had legal battles, but only Michelin realized the fault in the company tires and deemed them unsafe for use. Automobiles have long since been a major part of our society and for the vast majority of the world. The automobile might be one of the greatest inventions ever, but what is the most important feature of the automobile that is actually in contact with the ground? The answer is simple, the tires. The tires that we think of today are pneumatic tires, meaning that air is enclosed in the void area between the inside of the tire and the wheel, thus reducing vibration and increasing traction. The first pneumatic tires were used on bicycles, not on cars, but that same technology would come to be a major part of the automotive industry. Since their early uses, there have been safety concerns for tires. This prompted many tests ensure the safety of the product. There are countless numbers of tire manufacturers. For example, alphabetically there is Avon, Bridgestone, Dunlop, Firestone, Goodyear, and Michelin, just to name a few. Two of those manufacturers, Firestone and Michelin, have both had major controversies surrounding the use of their tires. Firestones controversy was with the Ford Motor Company in the everyday world, while Michelins was in the Formula One racing world. Both of these...
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...Jordan Lewis March 22, 2012 Ms. Sheilds Gentlemen Start Your Hybrids Due to the highly unsustainable nature of auto racing, there will have to be a drastic change by the people running it and the people who love the sport for it to survive. However when you look at the changes that the sport has made and is planning to make there is a lot of hope. There are a few people and teams in the sport that have actually started trying to and make a change. These ways are hopefully going to catch on or in the end, the sport as a whole could be doomed for failure. In a normal NASCAR race weekend it is estimated that about 6000 gallons of gas are consumed and the cars get an average of 2 – 5 Miles per Gallon (MPG). Formula 1, or F1, cars get about the same MPG at 3.1. This number is much more specific since the engines are much more regulated in F1 series. The average fuel consumption for cars and light trucks in the US is 17.1 MPG. So as you can see, to start off, race cars while achieving amazing feats of speed and lap times, fail in the department of sustainability. The shear amount of gas used is interesting in the fact that if the normal passenger car in the US is 17.1 MPG then one weekend of race fuel could power a normal car for 102,600 miles. Now, if we split that up for the number of cars that run in the weekend, which is 43 cars, then 1628.57 miles for your normal passenger car. So that means, that with the amount of gas NASCAR used you could drive from Auburn, AL to...
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...Scuderia Ferrari, translated literally as ‘Ferrari Stable’; it was originally set up as a sponsor for amateur drivers and manufacturer of racing cars. In its early days Ferrari used to prepare and race drivers in Alfa Romeo cars up until 1938, Enzo Ferrari was then hired by Alfa Romeo to head their motor racing department. The early 1940’s saw the arrival of The War in Italy and as a result Alfa Romeo was taken over by the fascist government of Mussolini in order to aid the war effort. Due to contract restrictions Enzo was restricted from racing cars for four years and for a short while Scuderia Ferrari became Auto Avio Costruzioni Ferrari; it was during this time the first Ferrari was produced, the Tipo 815. In 1943 the Ferrari factory moved to Maranello where it remains until this day, the factory was, however, bombed in 1944 and rebuilt a few years later, this time to include a division for the production of road cars although due to funding only the racing department was functional. Ferrari officially moved into the production of street legal vehicles in 1947 as Ferrari sPa, a joint stock company, it was during the same year that the first Ferrari road car was produced, the 125 S. Enzo reluctantly built and sold these cars purely to fund his love for racing and poured most of the company’s money into Scuderia Ferrari, the racing leg of his operation. The iconic symbol of Ferrari, the Cavallino Rampante (prancing horse), was adopted by Enzo Ferrari after he won...
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...NASCAR and Formula 1 Both have their roots in the car races of the early 1900's. The European races of the 20's and 30's for Formula 1 and the beach course races at Daytona Beach, Florida in the 30's. Formula One is open wheel racing, meaning simply that the cars' wheels are open, or not covered by the skin of the vehicle. The sport is basically technology driven. Manufacturers spend time and money in research and development to produce new parts construction materials to make their cars faster than the next guy. The courses are generally road courses, a term meaning that the course consists of left and right turns as well as straights. As mentioned by others Formula 1 races are sometimes run on courses made of blocked off city streets. They also race in the rain and use a different type of fuel. Formula 1 races take place all over the world. NASCAR is stock car racing, meaning that the cars are loosely based on 4 door sedans currently in production by the auto makers that compete in the series; Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, and Toyota starting in 2007. The cars do use older technology, but they are meant to emulate the classic American hot rods. It's the idea of taking what you have and doing enough modifications to beat the other guy. Although, in NASCAR, those modifications must meet the standards and fit the rules. They compete on many different tracks, although most are considered oval. There are many configurations though; ovals, tri-ovals, quad-ovals, nearly rectangular...
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...production of street-legal vehicles in 1947 as Ferrari S.p.A.. Throughout its history, the company has been noted for its continued participation in racing, especially in Formula One, where it has enjoyed great success. Ferrari Values: Ethics, Initiative, Excellence, Pride of Affiliation. Ferrari Achievement. Enzo Ferrari founded Ferrari back in 1943, during WW II. The first Ferrari premises were bombed and heavily damaged. Enzo Ferrari was not an Engineer, nor he was an enterpreneur. Enzo Ferrari never went to college, not even high school, no PhD, never made and MBA. Enzo Ferrari was "just" a mechanic at Alfa Romeo, with a strong passion for engines, speed and racing. He was a tough guy, and he had his own ideas on engines and cars. Ferrari Passion. The first Ferrari car was the 125 S. It was built in1947. Only 3 of them were produced. None survived to our days, yet a 125 S engine is on display in Galleria Ferrari in Maranello, Ferrari dynamic museum. Galleria Ferrari is the Louvre, the Guggenheim, the Moma of Car Racing. You feel the thrill, an overwhelming excitement and admiration when you are inside. A unique, amazing experience. After the 125 S, the Ferrari 166 came, and the races. Formula 1 was not even existing at that time. Since the beginning Ferrari was doing both things it still does today: Car Racing and constructing extraordinary sports cars for exacting car and speed lovers....
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...Roejohn Remzo P. Tiolengco 2 – 21 I. Introduction A. Brief facts about Formula One B. Formula One: The Pinnacle of Motor Sports II. The Formula A. The Chassis 1. Materials 2. Aerodynamics 3. Wheels 4. Maintenance B. The Power unit 1. Specifications 2. Development 3. Power 4. Loads C. The Driver 1. Talent 2. Fitness III. Conclusion A. Summary B. Recommendation The Elements of Formula One Formula One cars truly are a masterpiece of engineering, These cars are the most technologically advanced, most rapidly developed cars in the world and are unmatched at what they do. A product of the human mind that pushes technology and man to its absolute limits. Formula One is the pinnacle of motor sports racing. The heart of a Formula One car is the chassis – the part of the automobile onto which everything is bolted and attached. Like most modern cars and aircraft, Formula One race cars feature monocoque construction. Monocoque is a French word meaning “single shell” which refers to the process of making the entire body out of a single piece of material. This material is a strong composite that is made up of spun carbon fibre set in resin or carbon fibres layered over aluminium mesh. The end result, a car that weighs in at just three-quarters of a ton. This lightweight bodywork also enables the car to reach speeds in excess of 300 kilometres per hour. (How Stuff Works, 2007 ) When you move at such phenomenal speeds, you need a lot of traction...
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... Title should be ‘Our note of shared visions’ Whilst we love the idea of an exciting and timely new global motorsports championship, what we and Sir Richard Branson are most excited about is how we can use Formula E as a platform to drive innovation forward and impact the world of electric vehicles, electric mobility and clean energy. We are thrilled at the potential of partnering with an organisation such as Jinko Solar, which shares our future vision and seeks to change the way we generate and use electricity, and takes responsibility of enabling a sustainable future by delivering the cleanest, most efficient and economic solar energy solutions. The following slides hopefully will give you an idea of how we think Virgin Racing can help you tell your story on a global scale to win new business in global markets, build strong brand equity and affinity, attract new talent, engage Jinko Solar employees, and support local communities. Thank you again for this great opportunity—we are looking forward to changing the world together! Sincerely, Richard and the Virgin Racing Team 5. Good 6. Good 7. Good 8. Good—however names need to be updated with drivers that are officially racing in the series. Also can we put a small Virgin Racing logo next to Jaime and Sam’s names please 9. Good 10. Please add Julius Bar logo to the list of partners 11. Can you please add arrows pointing to Paris, Cape Town, and Hong Kong with labels saying...
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...your assignments and projects to be displayed here as sample for others at PAKASSIGNMENT@GMAIL.COM Project of Human Resource Management On Toyota Multan Motors [pic] Topic: Employee Monitoring Submitted to: Prof. Aysha Ghias Submitted by: Syed Ali Kamran Abidi. Roll no. 50 Mirza Ali Raza. Roll no. 90 M. Jaffar Tayar. Roll no. 48 Syed Hussain Zain ul abiden. Roll no. 85 Punjab Groups of Colleges [pic] TABLE OF CONTENTS [pic] Chapter no. 1 Topics Page a) Introduction to Organization. 3- 5 b) Mission Statement. 6 c) Vision Statement. 7- 8 d) History of Organization. 9-26 e) Duration of Operation. 27 f) Location of organization. 28 g) Organization’s Various Department. 29 h) Organizational Hierarchy. 30 [pic] The Toyota Motor Corporation, or simply called Toyota is a Japanese multinational corporation and the world's second largest automaker that manufactures automobiles, trucks, buses and robots and the world's eighth largest company. The company's headquarters are in Toyota, Aichi, Japan with factories and offices around the world. Toyota Motor Co. was established as an independent company in 1937. Although the founding family name is Toyoda, the company name was changed in order to signify the separation of...
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...engineering, the bodywork of an automobile is the structure which protects: ⦁ The occupants ⦁ Any other payload ⦁ The mechanical components. In vehicles with a separate frame or chassis, the term bodywork is normally applied to only the non-structural panels, including doors and other movable panels, but it may also be used more generally to include the structural components which support the mechanical components. Construction There are three main types of automotive bodywork: ⦁ The first automobiles were designs adapted in large part from horse-drawn carriages, and had body-on-frame construction with a wooden frame and wooden or metal body panels. Wooden-framed motor vehicles remain in production to this day, with many of the cars made by the Morgan Motor Company still having wooden structures underlying their bodywork. ⦁ A steel chassis or ladder frame replaced the wooden frame. This form...
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...the company sponsored drivers and manufactured race cars before moving into production of street-legal vehicles as Ferrari S.p.A. in 1947. Throughout its history, the company has been noted for its continued participation in racing, especially in Formula One, where it has had great success. Ferrari road cars are generally seen as a symbol of luxury and wealth. Enzo Ferrari wasn't initially interested in the idea of producing road cars when he formed Scuderia Ferrari (literally "Ferrari Stable", and usually used to mean "Team Ferrari", it is correctly pronounced [skudeˈriːa]) in 1928 as a sponsor for amateur drivers headquartered in Modena. Ferrari prepared, and successfully raced, various drivers in Alfa Romeo cars until 1938, when he was hired by Alfa Romeo to head their motor racing department. In 1941, Alfa Romeo was confiscated by the fascist government of Benito Mussolini as part of the Axis Powers' war effort. Enzo Ferrari's division was small enough to be unaffected by this. Because he was prohibited by contract from racing for four years, the Scuderia briefly became Auto Avio Costruzioni Ferrari, which ostensibly produced machine tools and aircraft accessories. Also known as SEFAC (Scuderia Enzo Ferrari Auto Corse), Ferrari did in fact produce one race car, the Tipo 815, in the non-competition period. It was the first actual Ferrari car (it debuted at the 1940 Mille Miglia), but due to World War II it saw little competition. In 1943 the Ferrari factory moved to Maranello...
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...this city. It is the most densely population region in the world. Normally, there is always hold large of events in every year. Such as Macau Grand Prix, Macau food festival, and Macau international firework… etc. In this year, it is 62nd Macau Grand Prix. Macau Grand Prix is one of the international competitions. The event holds in Macau every year. This competition could attractive of many contestants joined it. They are come from different of country. They usually call the event is street circuit racing event. The contestants will choose car and motorcycle to compete this. Every year hundreds of contestants joined in different games, like motor-racing, touring cars and motorbikes. Even this competition is very dangerous if have accident. Since 1954, this competition had a lot of contestants come to competitive in Macau. Although they come from different countries and they are wonderful contestant in the world. They had a lot of competitive experience and around the world with Grand Prix. Every year in November one of the highlights of the race weekend is the Macau Formula Three Grand Prix. The winner being obtained the FIA Formula 3 intercontinental Cup. While the race is very famous and the most one of top race. Macau government holds Macau Grand Prix in Macau. It can be given many people recognizance our city of Macau. It could be make our city become international recognition. And then, many of traveler will come to see the competition. They can travel in our city and...
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...Success in Formula 1 Considering the uniqueness and the fast pace of the sport, capabilities, resources and attributes that are required for gaining success in F1 can initiate through a number of dimensions. Motor sport industry is highly competitive and stands in a rapidly changing environment. For F1 industry the RBV seems to be a much more important factor as compared to MBV. The start up and running costs require huge financial resources. As a basis of being competitive, any medium sized constructor will have to invest up to 50-60 Million USD. In almost all the cases the majority of the team finance is raised via sponsorship. Most of the smaller teams depend a lot on the sponsorships to be able to compete in this sport. Sponsorships can also help a team to improve its overall performance by the way of financial aid it provides. The car and its parts such as engine and chassis are very important resources. Other resources such as own testing and windmills, test tracks and other equipment are of equal importance. The team and its members require to work as in interconnected and organized unit and need to change their strategies to counter the strategies of their competitors. Ability to win a race is determined by technological development and knowledge. Initially, the F1 teams were managed by the founders themselves. However, with changing times the manager runs the team like a business. Manager’s skills and knowledge has become of utmost importance based on a highly competitive...
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...group with a golden opportunity to establish itself on the global platform. McLaren was the first company to use carbon-fibre-composite in its road car designs, which has provided the company with a competitive edge in the mass car market. Continuous investments are made in R&D to produce high-performance road cars for its discerning customers. McLaren’s successful establishment in the mass car market signifies the effectiveness of its global business strategy. McLaren’s diversified business portfolio consists of McLaren Automotives, McLaren Racing, McLaren Electronic Systems, McLaren Marketing, Absolute Taste and McLaren Applied Technologies. McLaren has adopted related diversification to increase its growth rate and market power. There is operational synergy amongst the businesses in McLaren’s business portfolio.Vertical integration has allowed the group to increase its operational efficiency and profitability. McLaren Racing is the most profitable company in the portfolio and all the other companies in the portfolio are also making considerable profits. Core competences are the underpinnings of McLaren’s corporate strategy. The group has maximised its organisational value by adopting performance improving activities. McLaren Group’s Chairman Ron Dennis and other senior members of the management are continuously striving to incorporate operational strategies that are cost effective in the group’s business plan. The Group aims to reduce the environmental impact of their...
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...do you need in order to succeed in Formula One? All three team focused on different strategies as it changed within the environment and situations that they were faced by, but it was proved that a team needs all kind of elements to be able to achieve things together and to focus on every strategy that takes place. The team believed that if they wanted to get something right they had to look at it in all kind of elements, like the budgets, the designers, the package, the drivers, the engine and every aspect that might be the most important from the top to the bottom which results to a winning team. The strategy that takes place has to be covering all parts of the area and not rely on one only as this can cause to be short lived and cannot sustain long term success. The racing teams have to be updated with the latest technologies and to ensure a good relationship with its sponsors and suppliers. The attitude, enthusiasm and drive of the team is very important as they need to put in the extra effort if they desire to win and not just rely on the fast car but also they need to focus and build good relationship. Q2. Discuss which teams were successful in different periods and why? Ferrari * In 2009 the Ferrari money was estimated at 15% from the prize money * They had achieved more then four times in three years. * In 1975 – 77 a renaissance was seen in the Ferrari team. * In 1964 they won and then they dominated motor racing. * Ferrari is the oldest of all...
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