"Driven To Race" Screening In Pasadena At The Action On Film Festival

Driven To Race - A feature length, documentary film, Driven To Race follows ambitious, young male and female drivers (and engineers - pictured, Kate Gundlach - now fulltime with the Star Mazda racing series) Peter Dempsey who struggles to find enough funding to stay in the race - even as he’s winning races; 17 yearold American John Edwards, the youngest person ever to win an open wheel race in North America (at 12 years old!); JC and Kristy Kester - the only brother sister team in professional racing; and 28 year-old Charles Hall who was on the verge of a promising career in Europe before a major auto accident kept him out of racing for nearly 2 years. Image Credit: Edmund Jenks (2010)

"Driven To Race" Screening In Pasadena At The Action On Film Festival

Cargo Productions, in concert with MAZDASPEED Motorsports, have created a documentary style film depicting the process, competition and commitment of drivers, teams, sponsors, and culture displayed through the course of a 12 race season in an open-wheel automobile racing series.

Nominated for Best Cinematography and Best Sports Documentary, Driven To Race is screening at Action On Film Festival. 9:45 PM on the 24th at the Regency Acadamy Theatre, 1003 East Colorado Blvd (@ Catalina) in Pasadena, CA 91106. Tickets are 10.00 at the door or 8.00 if they purchase on the Action On Film website. Here's a link to buy tickets in advance HERE>>

For the record - Cargo Productions produced the film independently and had complete creative control. Mazda USA and MAZDASPEED Motorsport was pleased Cargo Productions chose one of the many racing series Mazda has a commitment to for automobile technology and driver development, but did not fund or influence the film. It is largely due to this distinction, Driven To Race stands on its own as one of the best documentaries about a competitive pursuit, any competitive pursuit, ever made.

The "Premiere" screening was held for a select group of invitees to the 2010 MAZDASPEED Motorsports pre-season media gathering held at the The District @ Tustin Legacy about a month ago to rave reviews. The evening was introduced by Mazda Sr. VP Robert Davis who gave an update as to what was new and expectations for the 2010 racing season and the famed MAZDASPEED Motorsports ladder series development and participation.

Joel Miller, one of the racers featured in "Driven To Race" and whos mother was credited with the title of this excellent docu-film effort. Image Credit: Andersen Racing

One of the key players in the Star Mazda Championship Presented by Goodyear 12 race season featured in "Driven To Race", was upcoming driver from Hesperia, Joel Miller. Joel drove at Long Beach last April in the next rung up the ladder for open-wheel motorsports, the Firestone Indy Lights Series ... this is first season on this platform toward his ultimate goal of getting a fulltime ride in the IZOD IndyCar Series.

Some of the most notable reactions to Driven To Race are as follows:

This excerpted and edited from Automotive .com -

Movie Review: Driven to Race by Mazdaspeed Motorsports, Cargo Productions
Posted March 15 2010 04:18 PM by Joel Arellano

The film showcases what happens to each team as they compete through the requisite twelve races. Director Brian Spillane breaks the two hour film into bite-size chunks, each focusing on a particular driver or aspect of racing. Hall, for example, had been involved in a horrendous non-racing auto accident that shortened his legs. Driver John Edwards, on the other hand, enters the series one race short.
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In my opinion? Cargo Production did a bang up job in providing an insider’s look into the little documented world of “grassroots” racing. I found the film entertaining, highly educational as well as absorbing. Both serious racers as well as the general public will enjoy the film.
Reference Here>>

This excerpted and edited from The Motorsports Report -

“Driven To Race”
... or The best Documentary that every wannabe Race Driver should see
By Dicken Wear - The Motorsports Report - Thursday, March 11, 2010

“Driven To Race”, is by far one of the best documentaries ever made about open wheel racing, and where the world finds these new up and coming drivers.
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Many movies, some with major stars and multi-million dollars budgets, have failed to covey to the viewer what this great independent film has accomplished, on a budget that most productions would have spent on “Craft Services” (snacks) .
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The people at Cargo Productions hit the nail on the head. You only hope it will be this good, but above all else, this is the real story of what it takes. Luck, Money, Talent, Desire and Dedication.
Reference Here>>

For our money here at The EDJE, we could not have become more informed or entertained about all of the surrounding aspects of what it takes to be a part of the disciplined pursuit of motorsports competition.

Driven To Race is a must see (and when it is available on DVD or Blu-Ray), must have film to view and share over, and over as it is the best effort of its type to ever be produced ... a hallmark of honesty, information and entertainment!

Again, Driven To Race is screening at Action On Film Festival. 9:45 PM on the 24th at the Regency Acadamy Theatre, 1003 East Colorado Blvd (@ Catalina) in Pasadena, CA 91106. Tickets are 10.00 at the door or 8.00 if they purchase on the Action On Film website. Buy tickets in advance HERE>>

... notes from The EDJE

2010 Noble Supercar M600 The British Sports Cars

Here is a new supercar, aimed at the top of the market sector with sensational performance. And it comes from a company with an established record for fast fine-handling cars. That sums up the Noble M600. Noble has released the first images and details of its latest supercar, new M600 supercar. The M600 - built as a purist's car - features very little in the way of Ferrari-like computer control, with the main driver-assist system being a switchable traction control, deactivated via missile-launch-like switch labeled simply 'TC'. There is no ESP, and no anti-lock brakes.

Boasting generic supercar styling, the M600 is powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter Volvo V8. While it's odd hearing "Volvo" and "supercar" in the same sentence, the M600 is anything but Volvo-like. Packing 650 bhp, the car accelerates from 0-62 mph in 3.0 seconds, 0-100 mph in around 6.5 seconds, and tops out at 225 mph.

To keep things under control, the driver has a choice of three power levels. At the twist of a dial, outputs of 335kW, 410kW and 485kW are available. At the highest power setting, the M600 develops 820Nm of torque. A six-speed Graziano manual transmission is responsible for delivering power from the twin-turbocharged V8 to the rear wheels.

The M600 designer would like to defy these features of a modern car by turning off computer-assisted controls and the like. The design of M600 is focused on the more “analogue” quality of design that uses the principle of pure engineering integrity from building the chassis up to every tiny detail a car must have. A person who is driving this car definitely deserves to be called a driver in the real sense.

Featuring fixed-rate dampers and steering, along with Alcon brakes - with iron discs and limited servo assistance for increased feedback and ease of modulation - the M600 has been developed with an almost archaic sensibility.

It was established in 1999 by Lee Noble in Barwell, Leicestershire, for producing high-speed sports cars with a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout. Lee Noble was the chief designer and owner of Noble. He sold the company in August 2006. He resigned from the company in February 2008 and announced his new venture, Fenix Automotive in 2009.

Deliveries to customers are expected mid 2010. With a retail price of GBP200,000 the cost is as mind blowing as its 225 mph top speed.

2010 Fiat Concept Car Mio FCC III

The Fiat Mio Federal Communications Commission III conception automobile will come in Sao Paulo Motor Show in October 2010, Fiat Mio FCC III is ultra abject emanation so it’s get eco friendly.

2010 Fiat Mio FCC III Concept Car

There are two potential designs for the final concept car, ‘Precision’ and ‘Sense’, both based on ideas and suggestions submitted to Fiat by customers/fans through the Mio FCC III microsite.

This concept car has immense potential to be developed into a small car for the Brazilian market and naturally the whats good for Brazil is good for India too. Fiat Mio Designer show the Mio initiative last year as a way of connecting with their Brazilian consumer base.

Fiat Mio FCC III have 2.5 beats farseeing and 1.5 meters high make this car become citified street car. This car boasting unique alighting at rear and battlefront of this car with LED or soft flourescent. Inside of this car , you will find high-tech and futuristic cabin design also a unique touchscreen in the dash. FCC III can commune with other automobiles because this car accept several connectivity alternatives.

By the time October rolls around, the definitive version will have been chosen from the various ideas and possibilities that appear on the website. The Mio will most likely be an electric drive car and by the time the concept stage is complete, many of the solutions will be adopted by the Fiat Topolino, expected for 2013.

Dragger GT Supercar Fastest

What is the fastest and largest supercar power in the world today? Bugatti Veyron, Lamborghini Murcielago, Pagani or Koenigsegg. Ever heard Dragger (Dagger) GT! Perhaps, this is the fastest supercar with PS and power 2000 exceeds the maximum speed of 400 km / hr.

The concept of this car from the Cheetah Corvette with the main objective, namely to break the record in all aspects. Includes shot of the fastest in the straight road, particularly at the Nurburgring, Germany.

Dagger GT Twin Turbo equipped machines from aluminum-powered 2000 PS and 2710 Nm of torque to bring the body is made of carbon fiber material. TranStar Mendeola transmission using a 6-speed.

If it is not believed to be the fastest Dagger, here's the proof. for acceleration 0-100 km / h is achieved in just 1.5 seconds. As for the distance of miles or 250 meters seperampat carved 6.7 seconds. Want to know the maximum speed? Can reach 483 km / hr.

The price, an estimated 450 000 U.S. dollars. Initial production of only 10 units in 2011 and handed over to buyers in 2012.

Toyota Hilux Double Cab, Top in Class

Toyota Hilux is the most popular pickup in the world. Said Mark Motors Thailand, the largest exporter of pickup in the country.

Thailand is the center of the pickup world production today. It was there that like the Toyota Hilux pickup, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Strada Triton, Nissan Navara, Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado and created and then exported to various countries.

Hilux Double Cab latest version, made even more luxurious than the more dashing and sleek appearance, the ability to add even employed a sophisticated, powerful, resilient, and reliable. Cause, the newest machines, including marketed in Indonesia is D4D-, 3.0-liter common rail diesel, turbo intercooler, the largest in its class.

This machine has proven durability in various fields. Already been used to carry a crew of Top Gear magazine, BBC, England to the North Pole in 2007. Hilux also become an icon UN troops. Therefore, do not be surprised if the Hilux is also very reliable by the guerrillas in the jungle. Hilux is the "icon" toughness on the field of vehicle weight!

Finally, the Hilux Double Cab is also used by scientists to see and examine directly the most spectacular places in Iceland, just created a frenzy Europe several months ago, that is, volcanic Eyjafallajökull.

Because of that, the Double Cab Hilux was dubbed the "Invincible Cabs", a strong pickup. Capable of facing a variety of extreme weather conditions. The following comparison of power output Hilux Double Cab compared to other brands.

Yamaha Will Launch Electric Scooters Yamaha EC-03

Japanese Yamaha Factory displays images of EC-03 electric scooter. Bike with zero emissions levels will be launched in the near future, and principals garputala emphasized that they want to lead the market in electric motorcycle segment in 2020.

EC-03 scooter that went on sale in Tokyo on August 1 and one month later for the Japanese market.

This bike is designed as a sweet commuter. Driven by a 50V power lithium-ion batteries manufactured by Sanyo with Yamaha Integrated Power Unit (YIPU).

YIPU consists of a DC motor, control unit, and the planetary gear transmission and brake drum that is integrated with a 12-inch rear wheels. According to Yamaha, YIPU have the power of PS 1.9 7.1 lb-ft of torque. Capable of driving those who have a weight of 121 pounds with the distance of 45 km in conditions of full battery with a maximum speed of 28 km / hr.

EC-03 Weight 123.4 lb. or 30 percent lighter than a 50 cc scooter gasoline. For charging the battery takes six hours.

In 2011, Yamaha will introduce the EC-2003 into the European market and Taiwan. Its main target anymore, China's market for electric motorcycles is expected to reach 20 million units a year.

Honda Hybrid Electric Cars

Honda Motor Co. (HMC), today (07/20/2010), as reported by the Nikkei news agency will also produce a hybrid vehicle that can dicharger batteries at home and all electric vehicles.

This is delivered directly by the President of HMC Takanobu Ito. Apart from the two types, there are other alternatives. But, Honda began producing in 2013.

Honda Party divulge little about the hybrid plug-ins. He said that, the vehicle can cover the distance of 60 km or more with one liter of gasoline. This is much more efficient than a Toyota which only covered 38 km per liter. Although denied by Toyota if hybrid plug-ins that use the Prius as far as it could be sped 57 km per liter.

With its two flagship products, the Honda seen as a future alternative vehicles. Japanese and American market remains a priority. In fact, it was possible that the U.S. be the first to be introduced at a time to market. More precisely, Honda pointed to California in 2012.

Considering Honda Insight hybrid will be produced and the two other models in the United States, which now is made in its factory in Suzuka. So, later in 2013, Honda will market five hybrid models will be even better.

In fiscal year 2009, Toyota managed to sell 270 000 units of the Prius in Japan. Currently sell 100,000 units of Honda Insight. The number is still relatively small, namely only 10 percent of the total market share in the land of Sakura. The government tried mendongkraknya be 20 to 30 percent.