In this edition, we feature EDM producer Boys Noize and singer Moga Mogami from Dempagumi.inc, plus exclusive coverage of the FIA World Endurance Championship racing at Fuji Speedway.
THE VIEW FROM CHOPPER TOUR
THE VIEW FROM FUIJI SPEEDWAY the tour for the helicopter that gave you a great view from Fuji Speedway was something I needed to reconsider because I'm definitely afraid of heights, but something came over me and I decided that it's a once in a lifetime opportunity to look at such beautiful scenery from the Speedway and Shizuoka Japan and there were definitely no regrets. It's difficult to describe in words or photographs how amazing and breathtaking it was to see all of the race drivers driving around and competing while you're so high in the air. It's definitely one of those things that you should definitely experience if you have the chance.
for most of you that don't know about this amazing organization let me break it down for you
The ruleset is another crucial aspect of the WEC. Sports car racing, including the FIA World Endurance Championship, has always had looser rules than other series. Many factory teams in the top division use hybrid technology in addition to conventional combustion engines. On the other side, normally aspirated en- gines are used by private teams to keep expenses down. In LMP2, chassis and engine choices are limited to help keep costs down. To guarantee that all GTE Am cars are competitive on the circuit, a Balance of Performance system is used.
The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is the official world champion- ship for sports cars. As a newcomer, the more than 30 cars and the long races may seem a little unfamiliar. To give you an easy introduction, This season's races vary from six hours at Spa-Francorchamps, Portimao, Fuji, and Monza to eight hours at Bahrain or Sebring and 24 hours at Le Mans. This allows for the development of a true plan and places a high demand on the teams. Cars that start on pole or are fast early in the race do not always have to be at the front later in the race. This is owing, in part, to the fact that the time span allows for significant weather and temperature swings. Another element is relinquishing control of the vehicle to a colleague. The racing plan is the key to success.
We did had the opportunity to chat with a few race drivers, including Ferrari, Iron Dames, and Corvette. Let's have a look at these interviews to hear from the drivers themselves on the enthusi- asm and hard work it takes to compete in the WEC's six-hour race.