FORMULA ONE WITH FERRARI

The world of Formula One is all a flutter regarding reports that Fernando Alonso put off a move from Renault to Ferrari out of loyalty to the Renault Team. This is one rumor you really have to question.

Let me start off by saying I am a Fernando Alonso fan. I think he is the most talented driver on the circuit with Sebastian Vettel coming a close second. Alonso's ability to drive is unquestioned and his duel with Michael Schumacher a few years back was legendary.

Perhaps just as important is Alonso's ability to develop a car. Is there anyone better? The Renault was laughably bad at the beginning of the 2008 year. It was almost at the level of the ever embarrassing Hondas. By the end of the year, the car had evolved to the point that Alonso had two wins. Admittedly, one was a weather affair, but the other was not and there was no denying that he was running up front consistently. That is an amazing leap in performance from the beginning to the end of the season.

Do I believe Alonso put off a move to Ferrari out of loyalty to Renault? Not a chance. This is Formula One. Ferrari is the dominant team of Formula One over the last 10 years. More importantly, it is the dominant brand of Formula One. A championship in another car is nice, but achieving a Driver's Championship in a Ferrari makes you an instant hero to millions. It is also incredibly lucrative as one Mr. Schumacher can attest.

Given all of this, is it likely Alonso suddenly developed a noble concept of loyalty? No. First, there is no loyalty in Formula One. If a driver has a bad year, he is out. The only exception is a World Champ, and even then you can bet Ferrari would've moved Kimi if it had an inexpensive way of doing so!

For whatever reason, Ferrari has seemed hesitant to bring Alonso aboard as the primary driver. The management of the team may have tired of the one dominant personality approach that occurred with Schumacher, which make Kimi Riakkonen a perfect choice to be the lead driver. When Kimi lost interest in 2008, Felipe Massa picked up the burden nicely, but few can really argue that he can be a dominant force in F1. One just has to look at his performance in the rain to know that simply is not so.

Will Alonso end up at Ferrari eventually? The answer probably depends on Kimi Raikkonen. Should he become a dominant driver again in 2009, the answer is probably going to be no. If Kimi continues to flounder, then Alonso could be in Ferrari red as soon as 2010. One thing we can all be sure of is the fact loyalty to Renault will have nothing to do with anything!

DRIVING WITH FERRARI

The following will give you some insight into Ferrari experiences.

A Ferrari experience is amongst the top driving experiences that drivers can opt for. The car is rated one amongst the top cars in the world, and anyone who has had experienced it is proud of that fact. It's no doubt that even those not interested in cars are stunned by styling and design of Ferrari models. For those who are more automobile savvy, it's the technology of this high-performance car that fascinates. The car can attain miles in minutes, and isn't that just really fast?

Having a Ferrari experience is a perfect opportunity for you to drive the car and feel what other Ferrari owners feel every time they are speeding with one on the highways. The experience involves getting behind the wheels, engaging the gears and taking off at insanely fast speeds as you have always fantasized! However, you have to be briefed and introduced to the experience before you actually get to drive one Ferrari. You have to know the controls of the car or else it maybe just unable to control it.

After the brief introduction, it's all up to you to engage the Ferrari. You can rumble around the terrain or glide fast. The instructor giving you the experience introduction should show you the techniques and tricks of controlling this car.

A Ferrari experience is best for those who love driving, more so the high-speed driving. To get the experience, you can search online for companies or clubs that provide the service. After you have found one that will suit your budget, you can get an experience voucher. The voucher is valid for a limited period and can be easily obtained online. There are many companies offering the Ferrari experience. Therefore, it is advisable to do some due diligence and check for a price comparison to find that one best suitable for you.

Not everyone can enjoy the Ferrari experience though. For those who are below 11 years old, my advice is that you give yourself sometime to grow. Those between 11 to 16 years have to go to the experience with an adult to watch over them.

If you want to get your buddy, spouse, or older child a gift that he/she won't forget in a long time, the Ferrari experience will be just perfect. Stag party with Ferrari experiences has been heard very common these days. Whether it's presented as a gift for a wedding anniversary, birthday party, Christmas, etc. it guarantees a spectacular thrilling experience. This is something that you can do for those who are special to you.

AUTO RACING WITH SUPER CAR

Auto-racing has grown into one of the world's most popular sports. Men have been competing ever since the dawn of mankind, the most magnificent manifestation of this desire to compete occurred in the Olympics. Ever since vehicles were built, they have been used for racing. Historically, people raced on horse-drawn buggies. After cars were built, they became the popular vehicles used for racing. On April 28 1887 the first ever race was organized in Paris but there was only one competitor, the first ever contest occurred on July 22 1894, organized by the Paris magazine Le Petit Journal. The next year a race from Paris to Bordeaux was organized. The Gordon Bennett Cup started the tradition of international racing competitions.

City to city racing gained popularity and many races were organized from Paris to other major cities connected to Paris in Europe. However, in 1903 Marcel Renault suffered from a fatal accident in the Paris-Madrid race, the accident caused nine fatalities forcing the French Government to abandon the race and ban open-road racing altogether. However, the interest in the sport did not end there. In fact, car manufacturers started producing pure racing cars.

Currently there are many major categories of auto-racing. Arguably the most popular in the world is the Formula One racing, which belongs to the category of single-seater racing. The cars are specifically designed to achieve high-speeds. The races follow a certain format with Formula One being the standard international format. There is an annual World Championship for which drivers compete by taking part in races on racing tracks all over the world. The likes of Ferrari, McLaren, Williams, BMW Sauber, Toyota, Honda, Renault and Red Bull Racing compete for the championship. The companies are constantly looking to improve their driver skills and technology to achieve the best results. Michael Schumacher, who drove for Ferrari, is a recent legend of the sport.

Touring car racing and Production car racing use production driven race cars, the former features large grids whereas the latter is a restricted form to reduce costs. Another variation of this category is called one-make racing or single marque, where only the cars produced by a single manufacturer or sometimes just a single model from a manufacturer are used.

Stock car racing is the most popular form of car racing in the United States, the largest body governing this category is called NASCAR. Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400 are two of its most famous races. The cars are custom made according to specifications specifically for the purpose of racing. Cars race on oval tracks. Automobile Racing Club of America and United Speed Alliance Racing are two of the other stock car governing bodies.

Rallying, also called rally racing, has two broad categories. The first category of cars use cars which are legal to use on the road called the modified Group A whereas the Group N Production cars race on public roads closed for the public or off road areas. The format of the race is such that drivers earn points after completing intervals and there are several stages over which the rally is conducted. The World Rally Championship (WRD) is the top series in the world. Targa racing, drag racing and off-road racing are other forms of auto-racing popular in the world.