Extra points on offer in 2011 WRC

Commencing 2011 each World Rally Championship (WRC) event must include one special stage on the final day for the purpose of enhancing television coverage. The fastest drivers and co-drivers will be awarded additional points (3-2-1) in accordance with the general classification of this stage.

Monza: Bridgestone preview

Monza is undoubtedly the fastest circuit, in terms of top speed, on the 2010 GP2 calendar and is also the penultimate round of the Bridgestone-backed GP2 Series.

Elephant God Marks India Boom for Cars, $12,500 Suits

S.K. Singhal, head of textiles at India’s biggest fabric maker, bought the finest wool Australia ever auctioned this year to make fifty $12,500 suits. In the wedding and festival season starting tomorrow, he expects to sell the lot.

Elephant God Marks Indian Boom for $12,500 Suits, Titan Watches

S.K. Singhal, textile president of India’s biggest fabric maker still has suits left made from the premium bale of Australian wool he bought in 2008 before the global recession. That didn’t stop him buying another bale this year to make $12,500 suits for bridegrooms.

WRC: WRC adds bonus points for TV stages

Each round of the 2011 World Rally Championship will offer bonus points for the three fastest drivers on a single televised stage, the FIA has announced