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Everything You Need To Know About An F1 Show Car

Monday, May 17th, 2010

With the availability of the F1 Show Car and F1 Simulators the dream of strapping yourself in is closer than ever. At one time only the well connected could see for themselves the allure of these cars up close. They are becoming increasingly more accessible to the general public.

Once a vehicle has finished racing or has been retired as a test car it starts its new life as a show car. They are available for your corporate events adopting the colors and logos of your company to boost morale and team spirit at your gathering. Corporations often rent the simulators as well. These are very real to life driving simulators in authentic cars with real tires and uncompromising aerodynamics.

The true Formula One cars manufactured using composite bodies. The aerodynamics are legendary and rival fighter jets more than street cars. However they do have common traits of their road warrior cousins and that is the fuel is relatively the same. They also utilize Bridgestone Rubber tires as a mandatory requirement for all Formula One’s.

From mid March to mid November the race schedule is filled with stops in the most desirable locations on the earth. From Budapest to Singapore, the people who follow this sport on the front lines, are true globetrotters. The Champion of each year is immortalized into the Hall of Fame such as Mario Andretti in 1978. Two time winner Fernando Alonso and recent winner Jenson Button are two of the newer faces to watch.

Two races to not miss are the Grand Prix de Monaco with it’s picture perfect azure water and the beautiful Australian race. The Quantas Australian Grand Prix is surrounded by palm trees and the sea. Architecturally, all of the locations are designed for excitement and beauty.

There are show car companies who offer a unique opportunity to experience the other side of this uncompromising sport with Pit Stop Challenges. Using real F1 Show Cars you can feel the rush as you become a mechanic in a real life pitstop. Push yourself against the clock or against another team.

If you can’t get to the Grand Prix, one can still bring a little of the Grand Prix to you through an F1 Show Car. There is nothing like the feel of sitting behind the wheel of so much excitement and precision. It just may be the next best thing.

If you want to rent out an f1 show car, then you should take a look at fmcginternational.com. They are one of the country’s leading providers of F1 show cars for hire and will be able to sort you out with exactly what you need.

Having An F1 Show Car At Your Event

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Whether you are holding a show of any type, or specifically a car or motor racing show, having an F1 show car there will greatly impress your visitors and will prove to be one of, if not the most attractive and interesting presentation there.

Now you might think this to be an extremely expensive option, but this need not be the case at all. A genuine fully running show car would cost in the thousands, if not the tend of thousands and it merely not a suitable nor affordable choice for most companies.

This is how an F1 show car simulator will benefit you. At a fraction of the cost you can actually have something more interesting than a normal car, as this one is interactive so will draw in the crowds. They are identical apart from the fact they run on electric, rather than with a petrol engine.

Do you remember the old giant box shaped driving simulators that you would sit inside of and it would move about a bit? Well this is the next generation of the technology. It looks like a normal F1 show car, it sounds like a genuine car and the feel is exactly the same.

The benefits of having an F1 show car on site at your event will give you numerous benefits which all speak for themselves. The car will be a huge attraction to anyone visiting your event as driving an F1 car will majorly be a once in a lifetime experience for most.

It is entirely up to you if you wish to charge a fee for everyone who wishes to use the simulator or if you would prefer to offer free rides. Either way, you will be sure to have an extremely long queue of people waiting to have a go and try it out. Photos will be taken everywhere and the free publicity will be priceless.

For those that want to learn more about the F1 Show Car and want to make the Pit Stop Challenge, you should click out the websites that follow this resource box. You also can find a lot of information regarding the F1 car.

2009 Los Angeles Auto Show

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show is one of the motoring events that people looking forward too. Like other motor shows and events, it boasts all the new and the latest cars from worldwide car manufacturers. In this year’s event, LA Auto show proudly presents the highly anticipated Hyundai Sonata, Chevrolet’s very first car running on electricity known as the Volt and last but not least, Subaru’s sales record holder model during the recent economic breakdown, the Outback and Legacy.

This year’s event also gaining from participants that promotes green technology and fuel saving. One of the participants this year is Volkswagen Up! Lite, the new car model from Volswagen that promotes green technology. Not only that, there are a few dozen new hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles in the show. Technologies like modern clean diesel, electric, hydrogen fuel cell, natural gas and ethanol powered vehicles are being implemented in upcoming car models and you got to see all the concept car and the very first of the future models there.

If you missed it, enjoy the video below.

F1 Simulation Cars

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Formula one show cars are in fact exact replicas of the real F1 race cars. They are extremely powerful and specialised cars that are used on race circuits. Drivers of the exact cars often drive the show cars before driving the real ones. They also often practice racing in the show cars.

You can also use these cars for corporate events in aid of promoting your business or entertaining your client’s worldwide. Formula one simulators are known for there fantastic visual effects. These cars are also perfect event solutions. If you happen to be a thrill seeker then this is the perfect event for you. Many companies are able to provide you with formula one simulators for your business or personal event.

The thrill element contained in driving these cars is most sought after by millions of people across the world. In fact the design and technology of the F1 simulators is similar to the original F1 cars and they are extremely safe and reliable. You can drive these F1 simulators in full speed and participate in the racecourse with all the safety requirements in place. They are extremely easy to operate and do not require any specialized knowledge to drive them.

An unforgettable experience for you and a group of friends would be a day at a formula one simulator racetrack. At these tracks you are able to race with your friends and complete challenges such as the pit stop challenge wheel change. Such challenges provide you with such a unique experience. Highly experienced motor sport engineering teams, who have years of experience, build these simulators. Not only are they well made but they look incredible and can be delivered to nearly all corporate or racetrack events.

Having a day out in one of these formula one simulators is now affordable. This means such days provide you with the amazing experience of driving a formula one simulator without being concerned about money hassle. Each car has its own fantastic look about it and driving one of them would make either you, friends or family extremely happy.

For more information about F1 Pit Stop Challenge visit fmcginternational.com by clicking on F1 Show Car

What Is Meant By An Exotic Car

Monday, October 5th, 2009

One of the greatest conveniences of modern life is the automobile. Being able to get into a car and drive to wherever we want, whenever we want is a luxury that so many of us have become accustomed to that it doesn’t look likely to change any time soon. However the type of cars we drive might, because of the damage we are currently doing to the Earths atmosphere.

Cars are a huge part of our live to such an extent that a lot of people tend to judge others based on the cars they drive. If someone is seen driving around in a brand new, shiny, expensive looking car, then that person immediately seems to have more respect than someone driving an old car with a bit of rust on the body for example.

There is however, a rare type of car that few people will ever have the pleasure of being inside of, let alone driving or even owning. These kinds of cars are put under the label of exotic or luxury.

The word exotic on its own means that something is unusual or strange in appearance, and so applying this cars immediately brings images of odd looking body shapes with some kind of psychedelic paint job. What the term exotic more accurately means when referring to cars is a car of extremely high standards that only the wealthiest of people could ever consider buying and that are generally not put into mass production.

However, there are companies that put cars like this up for rent, and the better ones even do it for a reasonable price. So if youre planning on chauffeuring for an event such as a wedding or any other up-market event, then why not rent out something spectacular to complete the feel of the day?