By Dan Hackett

The Porsche have not been that successful when it came to Formula one racing. However when Porsche first entered into races they astonished the world with their performance But when they got into Formula one they got some very mixed results. The season that started in 1961 and ran through to 1962 Porsche was a constructor but they only managed to scrape one win which was in a championship race and then a week later they one again but this was not in a championship race. And at the end of the season Porsche decided to give it up as a bad job and due to financial pressures they just could not see it as a viable option Formula one is the most expensive sport to get into and well you need to be producing some results to enable you to get some sponsorship and well Porsche just was not doing that.

Porsche made a come back in 1983 to Formula one however this time they were only supplying engines and not actually competing. The engines were badged up as TAG and they were for the McClaren team and boy this combination was a success, the Porsche powered Mc Clarens won two constructor championships and they took three driver crowns this was a success for both Mc Claren and Porsche, this is what Porsche needed to prove themselves to the world that they can compete at the high level and best of all this also showed to the world that the engines are reliable and quick and well if you own a prestigious sports car company then this can only increase your popularity.

With in ten years Porsche decided to give it another go and in 1991 hey started supplying engines to Footwork and the results were a joke. The Footwork team didn't even score a single point throughout the whole season but not only that they didn't even get to qualify for half the races and since 1991 Porsche has not competed in Formula one. However from what I remember the Footwork cars were sold off to the lower Formulas like Formula Two and they were incredible cars as I know a guy who competed in an old Porsche Powered Footwork

However Porsche do still have a big racing background around the world but these are normally by amateur enthusiast drivers who do it for fun at the weekends these guys and girls have a big wallets that have to be full of cash as racing is exceptionally expensive and this only helps Porsche as the supply of new parts is always needed especially when cars get written off on a regular basis. The Porsche Michelin Super Cup is the only professional race and they only go and support the European Formula one events so although Porsche only had a short lived success in Formula One they still have a big racing following.

By Lemmy Gibson

Formula One is often touted as the cutting edge of motor sports because of the incredibly technology and, frankly, money spent in developing it. That being said, one has to suggest F1 is losing a bit of its luster.

NASCAR used to be a bit more exciting to me for one reason. You could tell the makes and models of the car apart. A Pontiac looked like a Pontiac. A Chevrolet looked like a Chevrolet. Then someone got the bright idea to save money and make the races fairer by creating a single template the cars all had to use. It saved no money and didn't make anything fairer, but it did take away some of the individuality of the sport. In short, it was a development for the worse and Formula One seems to be following the same path.

The economic crisis is causing Formula One teams to band together to cut costs. That is a noble and, frankly, necessary goal. That being said, the teams are eliminating a lot of areas of development on the car, which means innovation is really going out the window in many ways. One needs only look at the hideous 2009 cars to notice something rather interesting and scary - they are starting to look like Indy Cars.

Open wheel racing in the United States has obviously gone through a rough period. Guns in each hand, it proceeded to shoot itself in the feet repeatedly during the split between the Indy Racing League and Cart/Champ/Whatever. It wiped open wheel racing off the map and, but for Danica Patrick, none of us would really care much about the sport. The IRL "won" the war and the sport is finally united again, but the teams have barely developed a car in fifteen years or so because money has been so tight.

Formula One is in danger of going down this path as well. Legendary designer Adrian Newey is threatening to leave the sport if the trend continues. No less than Sir Frank Williams has also warned the championship is losing its soul to the cost cutting measure. The interesting thing about Williams' warning is he is a privateer who would benefit greatly by more standardization of the sport since his modest budget would go farther. Williams has always been a wise voice in the crowd, so perhaps his statements should not be such a surprise.

The approach being taken to standardizing the cars in Formula One is wrong through and through. The idea of cutting costs makes ultimate sense, but not in the way the FIA is approaching it. Instead of standardizing certain areas of the car, the teams should be allowed to spend any amount on whatever they wish on the car. If that amount is over some stated amount, the team will be "fined" the excessive amount and the money will go to the privateer teams who must spend it on car development.

This creates a soft cap for the sport while helping the privateers stay and prosper. If Ferrari wants to spend $400 million on their car, let them. Just make them kick in $100 million to be split between Force India, Williams and so on. This will make the sport competitive, keep the teams alive and let cost cutting reach a natural plateau.

More importantly, this will let the technical innovation remain a part of Formula One. Since that is what makes the sport stand out, it makes little sense to kill innovation off with unnecessary rules and regulations.

By Mike Selvon

Every Formula 1 car race is run with cars that are very high performance and have certain standards set down for them by the FIA, or the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile. The FIA sets many rules for every Formula 1 car racing team. There are several reasons for these rules.

First and foremost is the need for safety measures. Also, while some margin of flexibility is given to the team constructors to optimize the automobile for performance, there is also a need for some uniformity in the performance and design of every automobile, from every team.

The Formula 1 cars have a single seat and an open cockpit. The sports auto chassis is made largely from a carbon fiber composite, which allows for strength and stiffness, while still remaining light. The regulations and car guides set down by the FIA state that the combination of automobile and driver cannot exceed 600 kg. This includes the engine and any fluids added to it, such as fuel and water.

All of the vehicles in a Formula 1 car race have one design quality that is the same. Each of them is as nearly aerodynamically perfect as it can get. This is accomplished by adding "wings" or spoilers in strategic places on the body, most commonly on the front and rear.

However, the car racing teams have recently begun adding additional, smaller spoilers to different areas in hopes of improving the overall performance of the vehicle. These cars are very light and could easily flip if a draft were to get under them at the speeds they travel. Because of this, each one of the cars has a body that is designed specifically to sit almost right on the ground.

Each Formula 1 car race has specific tires that the car racing teams are required to use. They are designed for a specific purpose. Prior to 1998, all of the teams were required to use what is called a slick tire. These were tires with no tread at all.

In 1998, the FIA mandated the use of a grooved tire. These tires had four grooves in them and were designed to limit the speed at which the cars could turn. Slick tires are making a comeback though and will be allowed on the F1 car race track again in the 2009 car racing sports season.

By Gregg Hall

Formula D drifting also known as just drifting has become a fairly large sport so far since 2004. The sport has gained popularity since then and can be seen live on G4TV. The pro drivers are training all year for the formula D championship. When the formula D championship is held there are about 50 drifters that are competing to be known as the best drifter in the United States. As like all other pro races they take place on tracks around the U.S.

People think that racing is racing and its all the same well drifting is different and isn't really racing. As drifting becomes more and more famous there will be more and more tracks to be built to handle all the events. If you already know where they host live events then you are ahead of most people and can be considered a loyal fan.

Atlanta, Georgia is just one of the stops along the formula D series. Most of their events take place on road Atlanta which is a track that is been known for some time. The road Atlanta added a turn just for the formula D series. This new turn will add much excitement to the drifting that will take place here. Road Atlanta is home to many racing events every year.

The Formula D series also makes a stop in Sonoma, California. That stop is to the Infineon Raceway. The Infineon Raceway is well known due to where it is located. The track is located really close to the golden gate bridge only 30 min from it actually. Just as it is home to drifting it is home to many other racing events as well. Some of these events are drag racing, NASCAR and many others as well.

As to the above stated venues, the Formula D series also stops in Long Beach and Irwin dale, California, Seattle, Washington, and Wall, New Jersey. In Wall, New Jersey, all the action takes place at air force reserve wall track. As In long beach California the action always has been known to take to the streets. In Irwin dale, all the events take place at Irwin dale speedway and have been taking place there for a long time. As you can begin to start to see these events take place at many famous tracks so they can gain the utmost respect from everyone and everything.

To be a fan you just need to give support to the sport of drifting. Maybe you know nothing of it maybe you know everything but all it takes is thought and love for the sport. If you are looking to get into drifting the sport requires you to have a RWD car in case you don't know what that is it's a rear wheel drive car, and you should also have a LSD which is a limited slip differential and will allow you to get into drifts easier. Most of the cars you will see in the formula D championship will be 240sx's, or any other RWD cars.

By John Watson

The era of Michael Schumacher, the seven times world champion of Formula One racing finally came to an end in Brazil on Sunday 22nd Oct 2006. He is regarded as one of the most successful drivers of all time. What are the secrets of his success?

Perhaps the main secret is his ability to prioritize. He decides on his main goal in life and then pursues it with enormous commitment.

On Sunday, 10th September 2006, I left my house for a walk just as the Formula One race at Monza, the home circuit of Ferrari, was beginning. Schumacher was one of the favorites to win. I wanted to watch the race but my priority was exercise.

As expected, Michael won the race and then announced his retirement from Formula One. One probable reason for his retirement is that he feels that he cannot give his racing career the time and effort it demands.

His priority may now be his family and other key aspects of his life. He owns several houses in pleasant locations and will be able to give his family a rich and varied life. His annual income of about 30 million dollars should mean that he will never need to work again.

He has made motor racing his priority for the last thirty years and Formula One has been his priority for the last fifteen years. This must be one of the main reasons for his success. A Jack of all trades is master of none.

Jenson Button, a thoughtful British driver, believes that Schumacher is as good as ever, but thinks that he has reached a point in his life when racing cars is no longer a priority:

"I don't think he is on the wane. There comes a time when you need more in your life. Formula One can't be your whole life."

Another secret of Michael Schumacher's success is his fitness. Racing drivers need to be very, very fit. Michael is so fit that he can finish a race without breaking sweat.

I saw him recently on TV working out on a kicking bag. His flexibility allowed him to kick high and hard. He also uses weights in his workouts.

After he broke his leg badly at the British Grand Prix in 1999, he worked very hard to return to fitness. He came back fitter and stronger.

"His level of fitness is incredible," says Ross Brawn, his strategist.

Murray Walker, the great commentator, pinpointed a third secret to his success as being his 'massive application' to every aspect of his craft. Working hard at their skills and knowledge can make anyone into a very valuable and well-paid person.

Murray believes Michael helped turn Ferrari round:

"When Michael joined Ferrari, they were a struggling team but then Michael and Ferrari began one of the most impressive comebacks in Formula One history. But it would be hard work."

Button commented on this aspect:

"Michael is one of the first to really work in every area you could think of - in training and pushing his team as hard as he could. He spent night and day trying to improve the car."

Ross Brawn, Michael's strategist, agreed:

"His application was at a different level to anyone prior to him both inside the car and outside the car."

Michael believes in teamwork and his first action after his triumphant win at Monza was to walk over to his mechanics and other team members to give them a hug and words of appreciation.

Brawn comments: "He took his involvement with the team and his work with the engineers to a new level. It is not unusual for him to be here to 10 or 11 on Saturday night."

Eddie Jordan agrees: "Very few people that I have ever come across spend as much time as he does making sure that his car is as perfect as it can be."

A Formula One driver cannot be a champion without a great car and a great team of people to service and maintain it. He also needs the help of expert strategists like Ross Brawn, the master mind behind many of his victories.

There were tears in the Ferrari garage as they contemplated the end of Schumacher's racing career but not every one in motor sport was tearful. As you might expect, the rivals of Ferrari were not shedding any tears at his departure!

The head of the Renault opposition - Flavio Briatore - was asked how much he would miss Schumacher. His reply was brief and to the point:

“I won’t miss him at all!”

Recently, on a website dedicated to persuading Schumacher to stay, a dissenting voice managed to escape the censors:

"Go now, and take that useless brother with you."

Some of his fellow drivers felt that his desire to win sometimes took him over the edge of fairness. Brawn admits that but feels that being willing to go over the edge is what makes him a world champion.

Schumacher has several enemies but few can deny his talent and, possibly, genius. Martin Brundle was his racing team mate for several years:

"I am in awe of his driving skill He still has his speed and fitness but it is better to stop a year too early than a year too late. He is a good all rounder and one of the greats of all time."

What lessons can we learn from Michael Schumacher's Formula One career?

Decide on your priorities and stick to them until you succeed and feel ready to move on to other things.

Work very hard at developing all the skills, including fitness, which are necessary to achieve excellence in your chosen career. It helps if you choose a career you have talent for. Sometimes, however, hard work can create talent where it did not appear to exist before. It can even turn talent into genius.

Recognize the importance of teamwork and show your appreciation of the people that support you in your career.

Ignore the comments and lack of respect shown you by rivals or enemies and, if you can't ignore them, at least don't let them discourage you from pursuing your chosen course.

Retire when you are at the top of your game.

According to the record books, Michael is the greatest driver of all time in Formula One. However, some feel that the controversial incidents in his career place him below the great Ayrton Senna who died in 1994 at the San Marino Grand Prix.

Maybe a new, younger driver like Alonso or Jensen Button will overtake them both

By Derrick Walker

Car classifieds websites can help you sell your car or truck very quickly. In step 4 of this series, titled "Sell Your Car Online: Step 4, Writing a Compelling Description of Your Automobile", you learned how to write a powerful description of your car that transforms the viewer of your classified ad from a browser to a buyer.

The fifth step in placing an ad is making your listing search engine friendly. A crash course in search engine optimization is in order. Being "search engine friendly" means the web page in question has all the correct hidden and visible parts that search engines are looking for. A web page must have the following to be considered search engine friendly:

- TITLE tag, which is shown in the title bar of the window (mine shows "Google - Microsoft Internet Explorer" when visiting Google.com).
- META DESCRIPTION tag, which is only visible if you view the source code.
- HEADER tag, which displays text in a larger font than the rest of the page (just like the headline in a printed newspaper).
- Hyperlinks, which are simple text links that allow navigation on the internet.
- Emphasized text, which is text that is bolded, italicized, or underlined.
- Copywriting of at least 200 -250 words on the page (with a minimum number of images).
- An ALT tag for the first 3 images on your page, which displays when the image is not available.
- The ability for the search engine spiders to index the page.
- A URL that is static, not dynamic.

The key to search engine rankings is which keywords you use and where on the page you use them. For proper search engine optimization, your keyword should show up in the TITLE, the META DESCRIPTION, a HEADER, an ALT tag, a hyperlink, and an emphasized portion of text. Also your keyword should show up 2-3 times per 100 words on your page (once per paragraph should do).

Your page must be indexed by a search engine. Search engines have a piece of code called a spider or robot that actively seeks out web pages to "crawl" or index. They follow links from one web page to another trying to find as many web sites and pages as they can. Once they crawl the site, they add the page to the search engine's database so it will show up in the search results. But there is a problem. Some of the auto classified web sites do not allow their classified listings to be indexed by the search engines.

The URL needs to be static and not dynamic. Pages that are driven by a database usually have dynamic URLs which include "?", "=", or "&" as part of the full address of the page (example: someclassifiedsite.com/index.php?a=5&b=222). Search engine spiders have problems indexing pages that have dynamic URLs, though they are ever improving. To ensure your page does not have a problem being indexed, it must be a static URL (example: someclassifiedsite.com/category5-222.htm).

So, what does all this mean for you? First you should know that when you place an ad in an auto classified site, you only have control over 2-4 of the 9 criteria listed above. That makes it hard for you to give your listing an advantage over other similar listings in regards to search engine rankings. So let's take a look at the things you do have control over.

The description you write should have the correct keywords in it. For example, if you have a 1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula for sale, you should ad the term "1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula" once every paragraph. Place the term near the beginning of each paragraph. Also, the term should be emphasized (bolded, italicized, or underlined) in the first paragraph, if the web site allows you to add HTML tags to your description. To bold a word, put before it and after it. To italicize a word, put before it and after it. To underline a word, put before it and after it.

Let's take another look at the sample description from step 4 in this series. Notice the HTML tags used around the keyword "1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula" in the first and last paragraphs. It is important not to emphasize every keyword. Only emphasize the first and last instance of the keyword in your description.

"This 1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula is in great condition. It has alloy wheels, AC, power everything, and a 6-disc changer. The T-tops are a nice addition, especially in hot weather. Even though this Firebird is 10 years old, it looks like it belongs on the showroom floor. It has flawless red paint on the exterior and a super clean black interior. A brand new automatic transmission was installed only 12 months ago, which is still under warranty.

The best feature about this 1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula is the engine. It has a 5.7 Liter HO V8 that has been well maintained. It does 0-60 in a respectable 5.2 seconds and has a top speed just under 160 MPH. Accelerate and you can hear every one of the 305 horses coming through the exhaust. Any sports car enthusiast would enjoy getting behind the wheel of this one.

Don't miss this 1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula. It's a good deal on a great car. Call today."

It is important to choose the right title for your listing, if the classifieds site you are advertising on allows you to write the listing title. The title should be rather short and include only the most important information about your vehicle. A great title should have the keywords in it that people would use to search for your car or truck. A great title should have the year, make, and model in it, for example, "1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula." If your car is convertible, you should ad the word "Convertible" to your title.

For a list of keywords that people actually search for on the internet, go to inventory.overture.com. Simply enter the make of the vehicle and it returns the most popular keyword combinations that include that keyword as well as how many times they were searched for in the Yahoo! Network. This will give you a good indication of what people are searching for.

So how do you find an auto classified site that allows the search engines to index their classified listings, displays static URLs, allows you to control your TITLE tag, and allows you to emphasize the text in the Description field? Simple, just go to your favorite search engine and search for a popular make and model car for sale. There should be several classified listings near the top of the search results. Those classified sites are the ones that are the most search engine friendly and would be a great place to post your ad.

By properly inserting these nine page elements that are essential for high search engine placement, your listings have the opportunity to be found by potential buyers when searching the internet. This concludes the series "Sell Your Car Online." I hope you learned some new techniques in online advertising. Try them out today and see how quickly your automobile will sell.

By Clive Anderson

Over the years and decades there are many things that evolve, but few quite as rapid as within the motor sport arena. The high octane adrenaline pumping sound and smell of a highly tuned motor car racing around a purpose built race track has an amazing affect on the drivers, mechanics, spectators, and everyone else that is involved. There are many reasons the sport of formula one racing has amassed such a widespread audience in the last few years...

Formula one racing has been on the circuit so to speak for quite a few years now, but when first starting out looked nothing like the well oiled machine that we see now going from country to country virtually every two weeks for a new and exciting grand prix dedicated to the particular nation that they may visiting at that time.

It is certainly a World class act that few sports could ever equal or even hold a torch too. The high salaried elaborate lifestyle of some of the drivers, create a certain attraction for some, which is just one reason that drives the sport and young fans on. After all what young budding go-kart driver would not love the lifestyle that goes hand in hand with the title, formula one racing driver.

In recent years there has been campaign after campaign in order to increase all the safety regulations and aspects involved with and around the sport. Over the years many people have been injured and even killed, this ranges from driver right along to spectators, thankfully the figures have been getting less and less, but that should not detract our attention away from how dangerous formula one racing still is.

Thankfully these days the cars are fitted with a multitude of safety devices, which includes a driver safety cell made up from some of the hardest yet lightest composites known to man, this cell is designed to cushion impacts from crashes that might otherwise be fatal to the driver. In some cases this does not stop missiles in the form of other car parts puncturing through to cause injury, but overall tend to keep the driver fairly safe.

The formula one arena is also a testing ground for the car manufacturers that are involved, most of the additions that are available for everyday cars on the road originated from tests in motor sport and predominately formula one racing. This aspect is the lifeblood for some teams to be able to continue within the most expensive motor racing circus in the World, with each of the F1 cars costing in excess of two million pounds sponsorship and investment are also major key aspects that keep this massive industry afloat.

Added to that the funding from the media and television company deals and you have got the most highly priced showcase on Earth... That is Formula One.

By Jim Dudra

Myth #1: A Waterless Car Wash will scratch my car's paint.

Avoiding scratching and marring comes down to technique and common sense.

First, make sure you are using quality microfiber towels. My personal preference is to use towels with a minimum weight of 300 GSM (grams per square meter). Either look on the tag or ask the manufacturer for the weight of the towels.

Next, when wiping the Waterless Wash formula from the surface of the vehicle, use light strokes to pick up dirt. There is no need to aggressively rub the formula on the car's surface. I typically take the approach of "wipe and lift" so that the contaminants are not dragging on the surface of the vehicle.

Lastly, use common sense. If you are dealing with a surface that is muddy or sandy, you will obviously need a pre-rinse. Many people will argue that a pre-rinse defeats the purpose of a "waterless" car wash. Not in my opinion. With any method of washing your vehicle, whether it's waterless, rinseless or a hose and bucket...you'll need to somehow removes those heavy contaminants before cleaning the car. Otherwise you will definitely run into problems.

Myth #2: It's not really "waterless", you have to clean the microfiber towels in water.

To tackle this myth, we need to first clarify what "waterless" means. When people first hear the term they automatically think it means using absolutely no water at all. While this would be nice, it's not realistic. In my personal opinion, it means using significantly LESS water than the other methods available to consumers. What are those methods? See Myth #5.

So yes, you will need to clean the microfiber towels. The towels can easily be washed by letting them soak in a 1-gallon bucket of hot water with a little dish detergent. If you have a bunch of towels, save them all up and do one full load versus cleaning individually. There is also the misconception people have that the towels are disposed of after one use. Not true. The average microfiber towel can be wash and re-used up to 50 times. Considering that the average person cleans their cars once ever two weeks, the towels will last you for about two years before disposal.

If you want to truly be "waterless" then perhaps you should not clean your car at all. But, for most of us who want to keep our vehicles looking nice and increase their longevity, a Waterless Car Wash is a great option.

Myth #3: A quick detailing product and Waterless Car Wash product are the exact same thing.

I can't speak for all brands on this point, but will do my best to address this myth. Typically Waterless Car Wash products have greater cleaning power than quick detailers. Waterless car wash products combine surfactants, lubricants and pH builders to help break down surface grime more effectively. Quick detailers on the other hand are primarily used to add an instant shine/gloss to a car's paint and are not specifically engineered for cleaning purposes.

Myth #4: All Waterless Car Wash products are the same.

Not quite. There are actually many differences between the various waterless car wash products out there. Here are some questions to ask when viewing the vast array of products:

• Water-based or petroleum-distillate based formula?

• Full ingredient disclosure on packaging and all CAS numbers on MSDS sheets?

• Does formula contain protective agents (e.g. silicone emulsion, carnauba wax, teflon, PEG, etc)

• Is there isopropyl alcohol used in the formula?

• Are bottles and sprayers 100% recyclable?

• Can the formula be used on both paint & windows?

• Is the product a private-label brand?

• Is the product made in the USA?

• Are there fragrances or dyes? Are they synthetic or natural?

• Aerosol or pump sprayer?

If you need any help answering the questions above, shoot me an email jdudra[at]ecotouch[dot]net and I will do my best to answer.

Myth #5: Using a Waterless Car Wash product doesn't really help the environment.

The best method of analysis is to compare Waterless Washing to the other options available on the market today for consumers.

Environmental impact by method:

- Hose and bucket wash

- Production and transportation of chemicals -> distributor -> retail store -> consumer

- 80 - 140 gallons of water per wash (data from the International Car Wash Association)

- Discharge of soapy suds, brake dust and car oils into environment

- Water sanitation costs and energy

- Disposal of packaging

- Commercial car wash

- Production and transportation of chemicals -> distributor -> car wash facility

- Disposal of packaging (drums)

- 45 gallons of water per wash

- Energy required to run equipment and reclaim water

- Fixed sites impact on the land

- Waterless car wash

- Production and transportation of chemicals -> distributor -> retail store -> consumer

- 4 - 6 oz of waterless car wash formula used per car

- Disposal of packaging

Comparing the three most common methods available to consumers today, Waterless Car Washing has the least environmental impact. The savings in water, energy and chemicals is only compounded as you think of the millions of cars being washed on a daily basis.

By Karl B Eberhardt

Car Scratch Remover questions: One question I get a lot is how to remove those fine scratches that are all over my car. They look horrible in bright sunshine! I will back up just a bit and tell you the reason you have those fine scratches, known as swirls or spider web scratches. The root cause is due to the paint not properly protected and cared for.

The environment has taken a toll on the unprotected paint finish leaving it vulnerable to just about anything that brushes up against it, automatic carwashes, and inferior home car washing accessories. Also environmental factors dry out the paint and also contribute to ugly swirls. Another thing that is hard on paint finishes is using dishwashing soap. It strips wax on your car paint just like it removes grease from pots and pans...leave it in the kitchen where it belongs!

Contrary to popular belief, anyone can restore abused paint that has swirl scratches, at home, if they use the correct products. Also it is not necessary to use expensive power tools, this can be done effectively and quickly at home with the correct formulas. I say correct products because nearly everything found in the auto parts store is not effective in removing swirls, or any other type of clear coat scratch, quickly and permanently.

Professional formulas are the only way to do the job correctly. However for consumers obtaining professional formulas is nearly impossible, Plus professional products rarely come with clear easy to follow instructions and videos. Typically professional products assume the user already knows how to use them hence they rarely come with directions.

This is where the revolutionary Ultimate Car Scratch Remover system comes to the rescue. The Ultimate Car Scratch Remover system is designed for consumers to use at home and is based on easy use professional formulas. However the best formulas on the planet will do you no good unless you know how to use them. That is where The Ultimate Car Scratch Remover system leaves the competition in the dust. This revolutionary system comes with a quick start guide and a very easy to follow DVD that shows the entire process step-by-easy-step.

The three steps, removing swirls by hand, using the correct professional formula are:
1. Polish - single step- cutting edge Pro acrylic formula (swirls are permanently removed)
2. Glaze - acrylic polymer cutting edge Pro formula (residual micro blemishes removed permanently)
3. Seal - Ultra cutting edge Pro amino bonding polymer (the newly restored paint is locked and sealed thus preserving the brilliant luster) this is the same type of sealant process that you might spend $100+ at an auto dealer to have applied to your entire car.

While this all sounds perhaps complicated...it is not. For example quite literally you can remove the swirls on your car trunk lid, restoring it to its former brilliance in less than 15 minutes!

The process of removing fine swirls and restoring the original luster and showroom shine of your car is as easy as cleaning a window, seriously...in fact if you know how to clean a window, restoring your paint finish to a beautiful luster will be a snap with the right formulas and instructions!

By Andrew Regan

The first Formula One world championship race took place at Silverstone race track in Britain in 1950 and was won by Italian Giuseppe Farina, who only just managed to defeat his Argentine team mate Juan Manual Fangio. However, Fangio won the championship five times over the next ten years, earning him the title of "grand master" of Formula One from many motor sport enthusiasts.

During this initial period, Formula One was almost entirely dominated by teams run by car manufacturers, including Ferrari and Mercedes Benz. However, over the next 20 years the sport of Formula One changed dramatically with the introduction of not only engineering innovations such as fuel injection and aluminium chassis but also instances of sponsorship in the sport - the first being when Lotus painted Imperial Tobacco livery on their cars in 1968. Lotus was also the first team to introduce ground effect aerodynamics that helped the cars increase their cornering speeds by providing tremendous down force.

Significant business decisions were made during the 1970s, when a man by the name of Bernie Ecclestone rearranged the way Formula One's commercial rights were managed. Ecclestone gained a seat on the Formula One Constructors Association following his purchase of the Brabham team in 1971, before becoming the president of the association in 1978.

Ecclestone began offering Formula One as a package to circuit owners they could either take or leave, when previously the circuit owners negotiated with the teams individually and controlled the teams' income. In return for this package, almost all circuit owners had to surrender trackside advertising, thus beginning the big money business of Formula One sponsorship that has seen tobacco companies, car credit and consumer finance companies and oil companies among numerous corporate sponsors all spending millions of pounds to have their names and logos on the cars and alongside the racetrack.

Technological advancements continued to be made throughout the late 70's and 80's including the introduction and subsequent banning of turbocharged engines. Perhaps one of the more significant developments were electronic driver aids, with the first active suspension system being used by Lotus in 1982, followed by a progression to semi-automatic gearboxes and traction control. Despite complaints that new technologies were determining the outcome of races more than the drivers' skill, a move to ban the new electronic aids proved fruitless as it was discovered that a ban on such aids was hard to police.

The teams of McLaren and Williams dominated throughout the 80s and into the 90s, with the rivalry between F1 legends Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost capturing fans' attention all over the world until Prost's retirement in 1993. Senna's death during the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994 also made Formula One authorities look more closely at driver safety standards - a move which has ensured no further driver fatalities in the sport since that day.

The dawn of the new millennium was also a new dawn for Formula One as Michael Schumacher, a skilful German driver, began his dominance of the sport, eventually winning an unprecedented five consecutive driver championships with his team, Ferrari, picking up six constructers championships. During this time racing authorities made a number of changes to the rules regarding the qualifying format for races, the points scoring system and more besides. These changes were designed to increase safety and combat the spiralling cost of Formula One.

But, despite worryingly low viewing figures for racing seasons in the early 2000s, the future of the sport looks bright, with Bernie Ecclestone organising a number of races in new countries, expanding Formula One into new areas of the globe and attracting new teams and drivers, all looking to pit their wits against the big boys of the sport.