Motorsport

Hennessey Reveals Stunning Venom F5 'Revolution Roadster' Hypercar in Bare Carbon

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

The Revolution Roadster follows last year's premiere of the roofless Venom F5 Roadster and this year's debut of the track-ready Venom F5 Revolution Coupe, combining the best traits of both models – visceral open-air motoring with a racing circuit focus.

Key Points: 
  • The Revolution Roadster follows last year's premiere of the roofless Venom F5 Roadster and this year's debut of the track-ready Venom F5 Revolution Coupe, combining the best traits of both models – visceral open-air motoring with a racing circuit focus.
  • As with the F5 Roadster, the Venom F5 Revolution Roadster features a robust tempered glass engine viewing window as standard to spotlight the formidable powerplant.
  • The debut of the Venom F5 Revolution Roadster at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering, reveals the first of five limited-edition 'Bare Carbon' models.
  • John Hennessey, company founder and CEO: "The new Venom F5 Revolution Roadster combines our track-focused hypercar with an open-top for an unmatched visceral driving experience.

McLaren Applied's ATLAS software adds powerful new analytics capabilities with KX partnership

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

WOKING, England, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Engineering and technology pioneer McLaren Applied has announced a new data and analytics partnership with leading technology company KX, maker of kdb+ the industry's most trusted Data Timehouse™ and the KDB.AI vector database. The integration will see McLaren Applied's already industry-leading ATLAS platform benefit from integration with KX's advanced kdb+ vector native, time series database, giving motorsport teams the ability to monitor race data, run complex AI and ML queries, and make real-time decisions in the garage for maximum benefit.

Key Points: 
  • McLaren Applied's ATLAS (Advanced Telemetry Linked Acquisition System) software package captures, distributes, displays and analyses data from control and data logging systems.
  • ATLAS users can now leverage cutting-edge data analysis and visualisation enhanced by KX's extreme scalability and market-leading performance.
  • Speaking of the announcement, Richard Saxby, Director, Motorsport at McLaren Applied said: "The integration of KX's kdb+ software with our already industry-leading ATLAS platform is fantastic news for both McLaren Applied and our customers.
  • With McLaren Applied, an industry pace-setter renowned for its cutting-edge technology and high-performance solutions, we can bolster the capabilities of the ATLAS platform, already one of the fastest data management and analytics platforms.

McLaren Applied's ATLAS software adds powerful new analytics capabilities with KX partnership

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 2, 2023

WOKING, England, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Engineering and technology pioneer McLaren Applied has announced a new data and analytics partnership with leading technology company KX, maker of kdb+ the industry's most trusted Data Timehouse™ and the KDB.AI vector database. The integration will see McLaren Applied's already industry-leading ATLAS platform benefit from integration with KX's advanced kdb+ vector native, time series database, giving motorsport teams the ability to monitor race data, run complex AI and ML queries, and make real-time decisions in the garage for maximum benefit.

Key Points: 
  • McLaren Applied's ATLAS (Advanced Telemetry Linked Acquisition System) software package captures, distributes, displays and analyses data from control and data logging systems.
  • ATLAS users can now leverage cutting-edge data analysis and visualisation enhanced by KX's extreme scalability and market-leading performance.
  • Speaking of the announcement, Richard Saxby, Director, Motorsport at McLaren Applied said: "The integration of KX's kdb+ software with our already industry-leading ATLAS platform is fantastic news for both McLaren Applied and our customers.
  • With McLaren Applied, an industry pace-setter renowned for its cutting-edge technology and high-performance solutions, we can bolster the capabilities of the ATLAS platform, already one of the fastest data management and analytics platforms.

PUMA Concludes Season One of Industry-first Sustainability Report Podcast Series

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

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  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The podcast series aims to make PUMA’s 2022 Sustainability Report more accessible to a wider and younger audience.
  • The conference also highlighted the need for PUMA to improve on how it was communicating sustainability goals, actions, and progress.
  • From a 147-page report and over thirty hours of recording came this 163-minute series of clear and relatable sustainability information.
  • “Transparency is critical to our sustainability strategy at PUMA,” says Anne-Laure Descours, Chief Sourcing Officer at PUMA.

PUMA Signs Sprint Sensation Julien Alfred, Friday 21 July, 2023

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Friday, July 21, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230721492821/en/
    Sports company PUMA has signed St. Lucian track star Julien Alfred, who will begin wearing the companies products this week at the Diamond League in Monaco.
  • “Julien is an incredible athlete, one we believe will continue to make history on the track,” said Pascal Rolling, Head of Sports Marketing at PUMA.
  • For 75 years, PUMA has relentlessly pushed sport and culture forward by creating fast products for the world’s fastest athletes.
  • PUMA offers performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as Football, Running and Training, Basketball, Golf, and Motorsports.

“Never Give Up”, Usain Bolt and Colin Jackson on Records, PUMA Family, and Future

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

Global Sports company PUMA announces an interview with the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt, and an iconic sprint and hurdling athlete, Colin Jackson, to celebrate the 20th anniversary between PUMA and Bolt this July.

Key Points: 
  • Global Sports company PUMA announces an interview with the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt, and an iconic sprint and hurdling athlete, Colin Jackson, to celebrate the 20th anniversary between PUMA and Bolt this July.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230720866386/en/
    The dynamic conversation between Usain Bolt and Colin Jackson provides an engaging glimpse into the life of a sporting legend.
  • Reflecting on his remarkable journey, Bolt expresses his deep connection with PUMA, stating, "This brand has always been my choice.
  • The dynamic conversation between Usain Bolt and Colin Jackson provides an engaging glimpse into the life of a sporting legend.

Mission X concept car to make U.S. debut at Rennsport Reunion 7

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Monday, July 17, 2023

Atlanta, July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The exciting Mission X concept study will visit the U.S. for the first time this fall, celebrating its U.S. debut at Rennsport Reunion 7 at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California from September 28 to October 1.

Key Points: 
  • Atlanta, July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The exciting Mission X concept study will visit the U.S. for the first time this fall, celebrating its U.S. debut at Rennsport Reunion 7 at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California from September 28 to October 1.
  • As a concept, it would be the fastest road-legal vehicle around the Nuerburgring-Nordschleife, have a power-to-weight ratio of roughly one hp per 2.2.
  • lbs., achieve downforce values that are well in excess of those delivered by the current 911 GT3 RS and offer significantly improved charging performance with its 900-volt system architecture.
  • “I can’t wait to see the reactions to this breathtaking all-electric concept” added Lawrence.

Hyundai Motor's IONIQ 5 N Debuts at Goodwood Festival of Speed, Setting New Benchmark for High-Performance EVs and Driving Fun

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

"Hyundai N spearheads the technological leadership of Hyundai Motor Company," said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company.

Key Points: 
  • "Hyundai N spearheads the technological leadership of Hyundai Motor Company," said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company.
  • "IONIQ 5 N, was developed to take driving fun to a new level by utilizing the latest technologies available.
  • Starting with IONIQ 5 N, N brand aims to deliver N's signature fun driving experience regardless of petrol, electric or hydrogen," said Till Wartenberg, Vice President and Head of N Brand and Motorsport at Hyundai Motor Company.
  • To address the harsh braking demands of the Nürburgring Nordschleife, Hyundai N engineers designed N Brake Regen, an N-specific region braking system.

Hyundai Motor's IONIQ 5 N Debuts at Goodwood Festival of Speed, Setting New Benchmark for High-Performance EVs and Driving Fun

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

"Hyundai N spearheads the technological leadership of Hyundai Motor Company," said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company.

Key Points: 
  • "Hyundai N spearheads the technological leadership of Hyundai Motor Company," said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company.
  • "IONIQ 5 N, was developed to take driving fun to a new level by utilizing the latest technologies available.
  • Starting with IONIQ 5 N, N brand aims to deliver N's signature fun driving experience regardless of petrol, electric or hydrogen," said Till Wartenberg, Vice President and Head of N Brand and Motorsport at Hyundai Motor Company.
  • To address the harsh braking demands of the Nürburgring Nordschleife, Hyundai N engineers designed N Brake Regen, an N-specific region braking system.

Magnus Carlsen and Christian Pulisic Talk About Similarities in Football and Chess

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Global Sports company PUMA announces a collaboration between five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen and professional football player Christian Pulisic.

Key Points: 
  • Global Sports company PUMA announces a collaboration between five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen and professional football player Christian Pulisic.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230713204362/en/
    Global Sports company PUMA brought together five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen and professional football player Christian Pulisic, as the two sport icons met on a football pitch to have a conversation about the differences and similarities between chess and football.
  • As the next step in the chess world, PUMA has partnered with Chess.com and Christian Pulisic once again to launch a Christian Pulisic chess bot.
  • The Pulisic chess bot is an AI bot modeled after professional football player and global PUMA ambassador, Christian Pulisic.