WHAT'S HAPPENING IN CRAIG'S WORLD - NOVEMBER 2017
The importance of having tyres with decent tread depth has certainly been underlined to me over the past two Supercar race weekends. As you already know, this year’s Bathurst 1000 was the wettest in living memory – possibly ever – and then, amazingly, the same thing happened just two weeks later at the Gold Coast 600!
What's Happening in Craig's World - October 2017
Bathurst 2017 was certainly not the sort of day we were looking for this year. If you saw it, you will know that the race was held in atrocious conditions … after three days of dry running during practice and qualifying, raceday dawned very cool and sure enough, just as the formalities on the grid finished, the rain started. Bathurst is always about strategy but the arrival of rain mean that the teams up and down pit lane had to reassess their starting driver and game plan when the race was declared ‘full wet’ for the start.
Team Toyo Takes Off-road Championship
Team Toyo driver Danny Brown and navigator George Apted are 2017 ARB Australian Off-Road Racing Series champions. Racing on Toyo Open Country M/T-R, Brown and Apted claimed third outright at the Pines Enduro, winning the pair outright championship honours in Australia’s premier off-road racing series. The team dominated the six-race championship season with only a single change of tyres.
P-Zero // From the epic surrounds of Salon Privé to OE equipped Hyundai i30 N
Pirelli’s P Zero is the brands benchmark tyre for performance and elegance. In this article, we feature the famous Salon Privé, where Pirelli is in its 3rd year of Sponsoring the Supercar roadshow. It’s here Pirelli shows off the new Color Edition P Zero. We Also take a look at the new Hyundai i30N, which is set to hit Australian shores in November.
A Look Into the History and Future of Your Tyres
We live in exciting times. Yesterday’s concepts are now becoming a reality when it comes to mobility! From autonomous cars to alternative powered vehicles like the electric car. Technology in tyres is as fast moving as the car industry itself.
CLIMBKHANA: PRESENTED BY TOYO TIRES
Climbkhana: A film that pits man against mountain. 14,000 feet vs. a 1,400 horsepower, twin turbo methanol-fueled machine.
TOP CAR TRENDS 2017
At the halfway point of 2017, the motoring business has seen some interesting trends emerge that are revolutionising the industry. Some for the better, while others are questionable. However, when new trends emerge, many tend to stick around and evolve. Here we have listed some of the latest trends to hit the car scene in both Australia and abroad.
MUST HAVE CAR GADGETS OF 2017
Your driving experience is going to change forever with the latest and greatest car gadgets being released in 2017. Not only are these gadgets affordable, they are helping drivers with their overall driving experience.
PUT A BRAKE ON IT - GET YOUR BRAKES TESTED
You are driving to work on a Tuesday morning on the freeway, when suddenly the car in front of you brakes. In that instance, you only have a split second to do the same. After the shock wears off, you realise just how close you were to having an accident. Now just imagine for a moment if your brakes hadn’t been able to cope with the sudden halt. What would have happened?
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CRAIG’S WORLD
Many things play their part in motor racing success, most importantly performance, preparation and people.
Pirelli – Test Track
Through the stunning hills and country side of Milan there is an all too familiar sound. The sound of tyres being put to the ultimate test smack bang in the middle of a national park. Pirelli’s Vizzola Ticino test facility is the breeding ground for the tyre giant’s famous reputation.
Pirelli Dragon Sport at Kogarah Tyrepower
At Kogarah Tyrepower, if you want the best all round tyre, look no further than the Pirelli Dragon Sport. This ultra-high-performance tyre is the latest to come from Pirelli’s design team and is new in the Australasian tyre market.