15 June 2011
Slip Angle | Beginnings
Words by Andre Palma
Everything began with a phone call. It must have been 1999, and I was looking for go faster parts for a B16A. You know, the kind of engine a punk sticks into a tiny, made-for-grocery-runs Honda to turn it into a street fighter. The guy I was talking to seemed to know what he was talking about but sounded surprised I knew what I was talking about. His suspicion was that obvious. Why the wariness, you may ask?
Difficult as it may seem, talking cars is easy. Anyone can do it. Heck, monkeys can be trained to talk via flashcards, right? Speaking about cars with a hint of passion is a little more difficult but not impossible. Actually being devoted (and I don’t use that word loosely) to the automobile, savoring every nuance of that sickness, well that is quite rare.
Suffice it to say; I think Ferman picked that up from the first time we talked. I was, have been, and will always be sick in the head with cars. Apparently, so is he.
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14 June 2011
The cast of Cars 2 make a Full Grid
Words by Raymund Victor Aguilar | Photos courtesy of Disney Pixar
Get ready to rev your engines. Our favorite 3D animated movie Cars returns for a second lap of action and laughs in Cars 2. And this time, they’re going global! Lightning McQueen, best friend Mater, and his faithful pit crew travel the world to compete in the World Grand Prix - a race to find the world’s fastest car. To give you a heads up on who to expect on the grid, we’ll give you a run-down of the fastest race car cast of characters involved in the most anticipated animated race of the season.
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Winds Formula Philippines, Inc. has set sail to put up a different breed of car show this June. Rather than just customized creations amped up with gadgets galore, the Japan-based team is flying in three of their roaring open-wheeled Formula Cars for a special two-day display at the Bonifacio High Street in Taguig from June 18 to 19, 2011. Catch this rare chance to see some of Japan's best race cars on display for FREE. As an added bonus, Japan Super GT300 driver Naohiro Furuya will be making a special guest appearance during the two-day event.
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Upcoming Events
13 June 2011
Run What You Brung gets back on track this June 19
Established by the late Kookie Ramirez in 1998, Run What You Brung (RWYB) paved an avenue for amateur drivers to learn the ropes of auto racing. But when the Subic International Raceway (SIR), the home track of RYWB, closed its doors in 2010 and with Kookie's passing a few months after, we thought that the future of Philippine motorsports disappeared along with them. What we didn't know was that, out of our sights, the Ramirez family has been hard at work to jump start the RWYB series and revive the hopes of aspiring Filipino drivers - all because of the dream of one great man. Join us on June 19, 2011 as Run What You Brung gets back on track at the Clark International Speedway.
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Karting Maniacs unite for City Kart Racing's 1st Indoor Karting GP. Test skill, strength, and stamina in this full 90 minute Grand Prix that emulates the challenges Formula One and GT Racing. Hurry! With only 20 limited spots on the grid to be filled up, now's your chance to become a true GP driver as lights turn green on June 19, 2011. Race Schedule
June 17, 2011 (Friday) - 15 minute Free Practice for all participating drivers from 6 to 9 PM
June 18, 2011 (Saturday) - Lucky draw of Kart numbers at 10 PM
June 19, 2011 (Sunday) - Race Day; Qualifying begins at 9 AM
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10 June 2011
Dodge shows off some Muscle this weekend
Ready, set, mark your calendars! June 10 to 12 is going to be a muscle-pumped weekend as renowned muscle car brand struts its stuff in the Dodge Fast and Fierce Weekend brought to you by CATS Motors Inc.The ever-masculine Dodge Nitro, which is now fitted with a 30GB MyGig® Multimedia Entertainment System, will be available on special promo exclusively offered this weekend: It can be yours for a 30% down payment with the remaining balance at 0% interest for 36 months. Plus, customers get a free iPad 2 for every Dodge purchased. Test drives and trade-ins will also be also available.
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Words and photos by Christopher Kho
Shell Gas (LPG) Philippines, Inc. recently unveiled a special partnership with the three-pointed star moniker. Under the “Shellane Fleet Revolution” program, 18 Mercedes-Benz Actros Trucks were enlisted to safely transport their LPG products in line with the petroleum giant's commitment to provide its customers with safe, reliable, and high-quality products and services. This venture also reinforces Shellane's action towards road safety.
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Allied Bank and PNB is giving Formula One fans a special treat by letting them to go to the 2011 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix on a budget. Satisfy your need for speed for only P17,333+ per month at 0% interest over a three (3) month period, which includes airfare, hotel accommodations, Bay Grandstand tickets, and airport transfers. As the streets of Singapore turn night into day, you can now experience the exhilarating rush from 24 high-octane Formula One cars on September 23 to 25, 2011 at the Marina Bay Street Circuit without breaking the bank.
Cheer on your favorite Formula One teams and drivers at the race weekend, filled with a unique combination of sights, sounds and electric atmosphere. With Bay Grandstand Race Tickets, feel the adrenaline rush as as Formula One Cars race past underneath your feet. And to add to the excitement, Grammy-award-winning Linkin Park will be the performing on race day in support of their “A Thousand Suns” world tour.
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