Formula 1 New Car Rules 2009

In the 2009 Formula 1 season new rules are set for the F1 cars , lowering costs due to the Global financial crisis .

Main changes in Formula 1 cars in 2009 :

1.Tyres : Grooved tyres are replaced with slick tyres , soft tyres are marked by green mark around the side of the tyres instead of a white line in groove .

2.Engine use : Each engine shoud be used for 3 races rather than 2 races in Formula 1 2008 , and drivers are limited to 8 engines for the whole season , max RPM is lowered to 18,000 instead of 19,000 .

3.Body work :

A.Adjustable wings and Flaps are allowed for the first time .
B.Front wings are wider and lower , rear wings are higher and narrower .

C.Barge boards, winglets, turning vanes, chimneys, viking horns and dumbo ears are all banned , checkout the picture below for 2009 Ferrari Formula 1 car VS 2008 Ferrari Formula 1 car .

Here is an image of the Viking Horns and Dumbo ears
on the Honda Formula 1 car (click to enlarge)

Dutch Supercar Challenge DSC

Overview:
Created on 2001 the Dutch Supercar challenge "DSC" is a Touring car racing Championship in Netherlands .

Regulations:
Dutch Supercar Challenge have five divisions:

1.Sport1: more than 5.2 Kg per HP, no minimum weight.

Jan van der Kooi S1 Lotus Exige Cup 190

2.Sport2: more than 6.5 Kg per HP, no minimum weight

Frank Bédorf S2 Clio 2.0 RS

Both S1 and S2 should have a maximum engine capacity of 3.000cc – 6 cylinders

3.Supersport1: 3.7 to 4.5 Kg per HP, minimum weight 1.080 Kg.

Henk Thuis SS1 Porsche 997 GT3

4.Supersport2: 4.5 to 5.2 Kg per HP, no minimum weight

Wilfred Herder SS2 Aston Martin Vantage

Both SS1 and SS2 should have a maximum engine capacity of 5.000cc – 8 cylinders

5.GT: more than 2.7 Kg/HP, minimum weight 1.180 Kg.

Cor Euser GT Class Marcos LM600

Where to watch:
You can view the official DSC videos on the DSC video section

Calender of Dutch Supercar Challenge for 2009
12-04-09: Francorchampions, Spa Francorchamps
03-05-09: Britcar, Donington
01-06-09: Pinksterraces, Zandvoort
28-06-09: Euroraces, Spa Francorchamps
19-07-09: Zolder Super Prix, Zolder
09-08-09: Rizla Racing Day, Assen
06-09-09: Trophy, Zandvoort
20-09-09: A1GP, Zandvoort
04-10-09: Spa Racing Festival, Spa Francorchamps
25-10-09: DSC Finaleraces, Assen

More Pics:
SS1(Top) VS SS2 BMW 1-Series

Peter van der Kolk SS1 BMW 1-serie

Pieter van Soelen SS2 BMW 1-serie