Dope. #130

Image courtesy of AP from Deutsche Classic 12'.

What to watch this weekend (Nov 15th - Nov 21st)

• Mecum Auto Auctions. Muscle Cars and More 2012. From Anaheim, CA (Part 1 & 2). Thursday @ 6pm - 12am (VelocityHD) new; replay at 12am
• Formula 1 - US Grand Prix; from Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Practice #1 & #2. Friday @ 10am- 11:30am & 2pm - 3:30pm (SPEED/SPEEDHD) live
• Mecum Auto Auctions. Muscle Cars and More 2012. From Anaheim, CA (Part 3 & 4). Friday @ 6pm - 12am (VelocityHD) new; replay at 12am
• Formula 1 - US Grand Prix; from Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Practice #3. Saturday @ 10am - 11am (SPEED/SPEEDHD) live
• Mazda Motorsports Hour. MX-5 Cup: Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA - Race #2 (Episode #17). Saturday @ 12pm - 1pm (VelocityHD) new
• Formula 1 - US Grand Prix; from Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Qualifying. Saturday @ 1pm - 2:30pm (SPEED/SPEEDHD) live; replay at 12am
• Mecum Auto Auctions. Muscle Cars and More 2012. From Anaheim, CA (Part 5 & 6). Friday @ 4pm - 10am (VelocityHD) new; replay at 11am
• Porsche Supercup. Rounds 5 - 7. Saturday @ 4pm - 4:30pm (SPEED/SPEEDHD)
• Formula 1 - US Grand Prix; from Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Race. Sunday @ 1:30pm - 4pm (SPEED/SPEEDHD) live; replay @ 11pm
• Top Gear (UK). Top Gear Apocolypse. Monday @ 8:30pm - 10pm (BBC America/BBC America HD) new
• Motorweek. Ford Fusion. Tuesday @ 8pm - 8:30pm (VelocityHD)
• Legendary Motorcar. Shelby convention at Watkins Glen. Tuesday @ 8:30pm - 9pm (VelocityHD)
• Chasing Classic Cars. The curve ball. Tuesday @ 10pm - 10:30pm (VelocityHD) new
• Wheeler Dealers. Porsche 914. Wednesday @ 9pm - 10pm (VelocityHD) replay
• Fifth Gear (UK). Season 21 Ep.9. Ferrari Aluminum. Wednesday @10pm - 11pm (VelocityHD) new

As you can see above we've got a loaded weekend and probably one of the last big ones before the winter. I haven't done a F1 wrap up in some time, so I'll use this opportunity to recap the last two races: 

India Grand Prix -
Whoa. Vettel lead from pole to flag again, but some other interesting things took place. McLaren Finally had both cars finish the race in the top ten, Hams grabbing 4th and Button snagging 6th(?). Alonzo faught his way into 2nd place; Ferrari seemed to do the best job setting up their car for Budh's long straights, having the top-end game in a headlock. Shuey DNF'd for the eighth time, Senna grabbed a championship point and the current top five is as follows: Vettel, Alonzo (-13), Raikkonen (-67), Webber (-73), Hamilton (-75).

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix -
Hams takes pole like a big dawg and redbull has nothing but problems. After the smoke cleared, Vettel had to start from the back of the field and an opening was given for those fighting for third currently and more importantly for Alonzo who was now trying to take the championship lead back before the US Grand Prix. Rosberg and Karthikeyan came together in an amazing crash that left both drivers discussing the incident afterwards; thankfully it wasn't worse given the speed of the incident. Meanwhile in McLaren-land, they still can't put two reliable cars out there. Unfortunately for Hamilton, it was his turn to have a car failure and lose out on his ability to get into the driver championship chase discussion. Not surprisingly as he's leaving next year, he handled it like a professional. Alonzo and Ferrari's reliability seemed to have put them on top...then Vettel just about pulls a Button in Canada (circa 2011) and ends up on the podium. Unbelievable. The bright spot? The Iceman, Kimi Raikkonen, picks up his first win since coming back to Forumla One, which the Lotus Renault team has been fighting for all season. Alonzo and Vettel are siamese twins once again, finding themselves next to one another. Alonzo was only able to gain three points on Vettel and he'll only have two more chances to wrestle the championship away from the young phenom. The failed attempts at censoring Kimi and Seb during the Coulthard podium interviews were also entertaining. Current top five: Vettel, Alonzo (-10), Raikkonen (-57), Webber (-88), Hamilton (-90).

This brings us to Austin, Texas. The brand new Circuit of the Americas facility, with paint still wet, is now open to host the second to last race of the 2012 F1 season. Enjoy your weekends; we'll do our best to get some good material for you fine folks while we're down there. Don't expect BGP coverage ha, we're just going as race fans.

Video courtesy of NARLtv.

Quick Vid: 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (Autocar)

Our friends at Autocar review the all new Aston Martin DB9. Mhmm.

Video courtesy of Autocar.

Hillclimb Pron: Action from Berg Cup Bergrennen Oberhallau

We haven't had any hillclimb action in a while, and our friends from MPZracevideo never disappoint. Here's a playlist they've recently compiled of assorted footage from Berg Cup Bergrennen over the last few seasons. The first vid features a virtual who's who of our favorite European compacts and wheels. Enjoy.

Videos courtesy of MPZRaceVideo.

Car Pron Feature: Lamborghini Aventador Factory

Ever wonder what goes into building the all new Lamborghini flagship, the 700hp V12 Aventador? Wonder no longer my friend.

Video courtesy of TVExpat.