FALKEN shod 910bhp Suzuki sets new Pikes Peak course record

Advanced Zircotec coating cools Aston Martin V12 Zagatos at arduous Nürburgring 24 Hours

Competitors offered 20 percent discount off Zircotec thermal barrier coatings in support of National Motorsport Week

FALKEN Motorsports announces strong driver line up for VLN championship and Nürburgring 24 Hour race

Dumbreck, Bergmeister, Ragginger, Henzler and Asch confirmed for 2011 Porsche 997 GT3 R campaignOffenbach, 1st April: The FALKEN Motorsports Team has announced its team line up for the first VLN and Nürburgring 24 Hour races. Driving FALKEN’s new Porsche 997 GT3 R at the first race this weekend, the 58th ADAC Westfalenfahrt, will be Porsche factory driver Jörg Bergmeister and Peter Dumbreck. Dumbreck will also be at the 24 Hour race in June partnered with Porsche factory drivers Martin Ragginger and Wolf Henzler. Sebastian Asch completes the comprehensive line up for the tyre manufacturer’s

FALKEN Motorsports announces 2011 Nurburgring schedule

The FALKEN Motorsports Team has confirmed a five race campaign at the Nurburgring for 2011.The FALKEN Motorsports Team has confirmed that its 2011 campaign will comprise five racing events at the Nurburgring. Using the firm’s new "company car" – a Porsche 911 GT3 R, the team’s season will kick off at the beginning of April at the first of the VLN long distance races. The Japanese tyre specialist’s commitment to take in a comprehensive season at the challenging Nurburgring's Nordschleife underlines FALKEN’s growing European focus, both on the road and track. FALKEN will use the preceding VLN

FALKEN Motorsport selects Porsche 911 GT3 R for 2011 Nürburgring 24 Hour assault

Long time participant in the Nürburgring 24 Hour race, FALKEN Motorsport Team, has signalled its intent for this year’s event (June 25th-26th) with the decision to run a highly competitive GT3 R specification Porsche 911The high performance tyre manufacturer’s decision to switch to the competitive Porsche follows a successful history of campaigning Japanese sports cars in the ADAC Zurich 24-Hour Race and ties in with increasing activity of the brand in the region. “With FALKEN High Performance Tyres and Porsche, two premium motorsport brands are coming together. This comes at a time when we

Smooth, heat-resistant ceramic minimises turbulence in 2011 F1 ‘blown’ exhaust diffuser applications

New smooth surface ceramic minimises airflow disruption for retaining exhaust gas speed through composite structures. Requirement to maintain high speeds to regain losses with banned Formula One double diffuserOXFORD –Zircotec is to offer a new derivative of its heat resistant ceramic composite coating for engineers looking to maintain the higher airflow speeds of exhaust gases that deliver improved downforce. The latest version of the firm’s ThermoHold™ for Composites coating has a smooth surface finish to minimise exhaust gas air flow disruption, enabling F1 teams to optimise their “blown”

Formula One derived anti-wear coating offers high performance braking system for carbon composite bicycle wheels

Plasma-sprayed Carbon/Ceramic coating offers the potential for high performance, all-weather and long lasting rim braking solution for lightweight carbon composite bicycle wheelsAn anti-wear ceramic coating originally developed for Formula 1 racing cars could be about to offer cyclists a highly effective braking solution for lightweight carbon composite wheels. Created by Zircotec, the ultra thin lightweight ceramic coating is applied to the rims of carbon composite wheels to provide a tough, long lasting and durable braking surface that is capable of delivering exceptional levels of

Ariel specifies Zircotec’s coloured ceramic coating for exclusive Atom V8

First OEM application of Performance Colours coating that offers both heat management and aesthetic qualities to protect ultimate incarnation of Ariel Atom performance carAriel’s new Atom V8 supercar is the first OEM application of Zircotec’s Performance ColoursTM ceramic exhaust coating, which offers both a highly aesthetic and effective thermal barrier. Specified by Ariel to ensure the exposed and visible exhaust system maintains its beauty, the plasma-sprayed coating also prevents heat transfer generated by the 500bhp, three litre V8 engine. “Zircotec coatings are trusted in high

Bowers & Wilkins makes it happen for Junqueira at Indy

Support from FAZZT team sponsors ensures Bruno Junqueira makes it to the grid at IndianapolisIncreased support from loudspeaker specialists Bowers & Wilkins has ensured that the second FAZZT entry of Bruno Junqueira will be on the grid for the 94th running of the Indianapolis 500. The extension to also sponsor the #33 Junqueira car follows the spectacular qualifying result of the #77 Bowers & Wilkins car, driven by Alex Tagliani who secured a second row grid spot for the race. It had seemed that sponsorship difficulties would prevent Junqueira from making the start but FAZZT’s existing