Que Bella!

How can you not love this new Shell ad? I can't think of anything that sounds as beautiful as an F1 car.

Imagine how complicated and costly something like this was to film. When you take into consideration the logistics and red tape of shooting in so many different international locations you can't help but appreciate the ad even more.

For an even higher quality version click the image below and turn up your speakers.

Sebring 2007

What an incredible weekend! Sebring holds a special place in my heart and this year was no different. The heart thumping finish of the GT2 class above says it all.

I was also on hand to proudly witness my brother-in-law Pierre Kleinubing battle his way to a third place finish in the World Challenge Touring Car season opener in his RTR Acura TSX. Congratulations Pierre! Here's to a repeat championship performance of last year.



The victory champagne also flowed for my friend Charlie Scardina who not only nailed the pole position for the IMSA GT3 Cup race but kept the field at bay to finish first. Best of luck to Charlie for the rest of the series. He may be as rookie but I know he'll do well.

Homestead, FL Ferrari Challenge

This time of year is nirvana for racing fans here in Florida. We have world class concours seemingly every weekend and the racing season gets underway.

I was fortunate enough this past Saturday to catch the Ferrari Challenge down at our local track in Homestead. In addition to the Challenge race there was an incredible sea of Ferraris basking under the 80 degree sunshine with nary a cloud to be seen.

The highlight of the day was watching the F1 cars with my son. If you've never experienced F1 in person you need to add it to the short list of things to do before you die. It's guaranteed to send chills down your spine.

The Wait is Over

Another F1 season is finally upon us! Sadly Michael Schumacher will no longer dumbfound us with his brilliance but I look forward to see who will try to fill his nomex shoes.

The video above is from my favorite circuit Spa, which will be returning to the schedule this year.