The video below is an inspiring look into what makes Michael Schumacher such a fast racing driver. As the driver who holds the record for most F1 World Championships, he displays a style that is unlike most other racing drivers to come before him. It is said that his driving style relies more on throttle modulation than on brake usage, and his steering inputs are extremely quick and precise, so as to keep the car right at its very limit.
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With monsoon season in full swing in Colorado, NOPI has cancelled the Colorado and Utah events, the first of which is scheduled for June 21st-22nd. The press release stated they “faced extreme weather at their past 8 events” and decided to cancel the event, leaving many racers and fans bewildered. Many racers have flocked to the Honda-Tech.com Drag Racing forum to discuss NOPI’s recent revelation, and many are not happy.
While most think they are just trying to hide financial trouble, I just want to know who their forecaster is. Anyone who can predict Colorado weather even a week out with this kind of accuracy deserves a Nobel Prize.