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Kimi Raikkonen went full throttle through a massive cloud of smoke in Spa
Kimi Raikkonen went full throttle through a massive cloud of smoke in Spa
Although Kimi Raikkonen is known for his somber and quiet demeanour off track, he was one of the fastest and most courageous F1 drivers. The former F1 driver arrived in the sport in 2001 with Sauber before moving to McLaren in 2002. Among his countless daring drives, one from the 2002 Belgian Grand Prix stands out.
During the race, Olivier Panis, had an engine failure right after the Radillon turn at Spa. While the car was running, it started throwing massive clouds of smoke that filled the track and made it impossible to see anything.
Despite seeing the entire track covered in smoke, Raikkonen did not even lift his foot from the throttle. The Finn kept pushing through the smoke and got out of the danger zone without any problems.
Kimi Raikkonen went full throttle through a massive cloud of smoke in Spa
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The video showed how he went into the smoke without slowing down and plowed through it.
There was even an on-board camera footage that showed how drastically the visibility dipped once he was inside the dense smoke cover. Although it was extremely dangerous to attempt, Kimi Raikkonen was courageous and confident enough to pull something it off. Even commentators were in awe and admitted that they had never seen any driver push through the smoke without lifting or braking.
Unfortunately, Kimi Raikkonen himself suffered an engine failure and was unable to finish the 2002 Begian GP. That year was one of the worst seasons in Raikkonen’s career in terms of reliability, as he had to retire from ten of 17 races. Despite all the DNFs, he finished sixth in the drivers’ championship.
Kimi Raikkonen returns to NASCAR with Trackhouse Racing’s PROJECT91 for second time
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Trackhouse Racing has recently confirmed that former F1 driver Kimi Raikonnen will once again drive for their PROJECT91 team in NASCAR.
The Finn will drive the #91 Onx/iLOQ Chevrolet Camaro at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) on March 26, 2023. He will drive alongside teammates Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez.
Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks spoke about the Finnish driver, praising his expertise and how fans loved him racing in NASCAR after he left F1 at the end of 2021. He also revealed how he had Raikkonen in mind when he created PROJECT91 for NASCAR. Marks said:
“When we announced Kimi last year, I said he was the global superstar I had in mind when we created Project 91. I think you saw the fan reception across the world, and Kimi’s performance in the car was proof of the concept.”
Kimi Raikkonen had raced for PROJECT91 at Watkins Glen International, finishing 37th after being involved in an accident.
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Can this be the road to marriage?. Lewis Hamilton drops a like on Camila Cabello being the world’s best ex-girlfriend
Can this be the road to marriage?. Lewis Hamilton drops a like on Camila Cabello being the world’s best ex-girlfriend
After spending a fun day at the tracks of Miami, Camila Cabello dropped a photo and video dump on her Instagram from her day on the circuit. The first picture that she uploaded is one of her blowing a kiss wearing a teeshirt that reads, “World’s best ex-girlfriend.” The pop star called it quits with her boyfriend back in 2021 and while they got back together in 2023 for a brief period, things did not work out for them.
The second picture is one of her wearing the same clothes in a different pose, and the third post in the carousel is a video of her singing at the Miami Grand Prix Day 2. The rest of the carousel is full of pictures of her from the time she was in Miami on Saturday.
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Camila Cabello’s post has received a lot of attention online with the post having more than a million likes in just one day. Among the people to like the post is none other than the 7-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton and this is starting to create a buzz online.
Other Celebrities to react to Camila Cabello’s post
While Lewis Hamilton dropped a simple like on the post, there were other popular figures who had something to share about the post. Among the celebrities was Lil Nas X, a pop star and rapper who has taken off by winning millions of hearts with his edge music style. He commented on the post saying, “U so bad shawty.”
Another artist that took to the comments section was EDM DJ and Producer, Diplo who simply complimented Cabello by saying the word “Hottest” with a fire emoji. Other celebrities to comment on the post included Tate McRae who commented, “u are so hot” and Greeicy who said, “TALENTOSAAAA.” Making things interesting, MTV LA’s official Instagram page also commented on the post saying, “i luv it.”
That being said, Camila Cabello received a lot of attention during the Miami Grand Prix, and along with the carousel, she also made an Instagram reel with the famous child yelling Leclerc audio to add to the F1 trend.
What do you think of having such high-profile fans in the audience at Grand Prix weekends? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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This is Huge $300M-worth: Dale Earnhardt Jr receives back priceless piece of dad’s legacy from his former pit crew member
This is Huge $300M-worth: Dale Earnhardt Jr receives back priceless piece of dad’s legacy from his former pit crew member
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was presented with a heartwarming gift, symbolic of his father’s legacy, from Danny “Chocolate” Myers and Kirk Shelmerdine in the latest episode of Dale Jr Download. Chocolate Myers worked as a fueler for the #3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet team.
He was an integral part of the pit crew during all of Dale Earnhardt Sr’s six championship triumphs with RCR. Kirk Shelmerdine served as the crew chief of the #3 Chevy team from 1984
to 1992. In a recent episode of Dale Jr. Download, Myers presented Dale Earnhardt Jr, worth $300 million (via Celebrity Net Worth), his father’s iconic goggles as a gift.
Myers fondly reminisced how he would retrieve the goggles from the #3 Chevy every week after the race
“I got ready to come down here and I looked around and I’m going – I’ve got a couple of things right. And remember I was the guy that when we came back from the race track, went out put the car on the lift, started to get it clean and your dad would always take these off and leave them hanging on the mirror and I would always reach in and grab them. These are a pair of your dad’s goggles,” Myers said.
The former ‘Flying Aces’ RCR pit crew member further mentioned that these particular goggles were from a Daytona Duel win, which he inscribed on the strap. However, he later confessed that he forgot to
mention the year:
“I wrote on the strap when I took them out of the car ‘Winner Daytona 125’. Now unfortunately, when I wrote that on there I didn’t put what year. So these could be [from any year]… cause we won it
ten years straight man and nobody’s ever going to do that. So I wanted to give you those to hang on the wall.”
Dale Earnhardt Sr. won 10 straight duel races between 1990-99 and won 34 races at the Daytona International Speedway, including the 1998 Daytona 500 victory
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This is Bad: Kevin Harvick Exposed What NASCAR is Making Chase Elliott Going Through
Chase Elliott is the last remaining representative of illustrious lineages in the world of NASCAR. Throughout the sport’s history, there have been numerous superstar drivers who come from legendary racing families, such as the Petty, Earnhardt, Wallace, and Allison families. However, over time, this trend has diminished, leaving only Hendrick Motorsports as the last stronghold of these great lineages.
While being born into a family of drivers may grant certain advantages and access, it also comes with a tremendous burden. These drivers must constantly strive to live up to the legacy and achievements of their predecessors. Chase Elliott, in particular, faces the daunting task of matching the exceptional performance achieved by his father, a former champion. For others, this bar may seem unattainable.
During a recent episode of the Happy Hour podcast with Chase Elliott, the 2014 Cup champion discussed the immense pressure that drivers like Elliott and Dale Jr. face. He expressed that this pressure is unwarranted and something these drivers cannot escape.
In the same podcast, Chase Elliott shared that his passion for racing stems from the competitive nature of the sport. He emphasized that this motivation has been a constant force in his life since childhood.
As the driver of the #9 car for Hendrick Motorsports, Elliott has already emerged from his father’s shadow and established his own legacy by winning championships. However, he still has much more to contribute to the sport and the fans who have embraced him. Undoubtedly, they would love to see him end his career as a multiple champion.
Can this be the road to marriage?. Lewis Hamilton drops a like on Camila Cabello being the world’s best ex-girlfriend
This is Huge $300M-worth: Dale Earnhardt Jr receives back priceless piece of dad’s legacy from his former pit crew member
