Like Formula One cars, grand prix motorcycles are generally made of lightweight and expensive materials such as titanium and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic. They regularly feature technology not available to the general public, and part of their fan appeal derives from this sophisticated technology and the high degree of technical skill & knowledge demonstrated by the designers and manufacturers.

The premier class in the early 21st-century seasons was dominated by Italian Valentino Rossi, winner of the 2001-2005 titles. In an effort to beat Valentino's amazing consecutive victories, other companies signed younger riders on newly-designed machines. Honda in particular took this approach, with their 2006 racing plans focused on winning with 'next-generation' teams, signing Toni Elías, Marco Melandri, Dani Pedrosa, and Nicky Hayden, all of whom were then under 25.

Lewis Hamilton's audacious bid to pull off a win on a three-stop strategy brought the Turkish Grand Prix alive, but there is confusion over whether he could actually have made it on two stops. This could have been quite a dull race, but it was saved by Lewis Hamilton doing a three-stop strategy, which kept the intrigue going until the end, and also by some excellent racing in the midfield with cars passing and repassing each other.

Spring Break Nationals is one of the biggest car shows in the country, and many consider it the official kick off of the car show season. They have a sound off, a car show and of course, what would a car show be without a bikini contest.

I knew thats girls get turned on by nice cars, but I had no idea about the amount of girls that like going to car shows. You can find these shows packed with “car groupies”. These are the types of girls that are only with their boyfriends because these guys drive BMWs, Mercedes, Toyota Supras, or any other souped-up rice rocket.

Lewis Hamilton’s Hockenheim victory proved a lot more complicated than it should have been, but in the end he had the speed to overcome an ill-timed pit stop and charge back to the front. That was definitely more “phew!” than “yahoo!” as far as McLaren were concerned. Lewis Hamilton totally dominated the German Grand Prix, but was made to work for it thanks to a bad pit call by McLaren once the safety car came out.

What a race, what wet-weather mastery by Lewis Hamilton and what a mouth-watering championship battle we have on our hands heading into the second half of the season. This was one of those rare days in Formula 1 when one driver stood above his peers. Forget who’s got the best car; it doesn’t matter on days like these. This is about talent, feel, desire and control. And it’s no fluke – he’s now dominated the last three wet races at Fuji, Monaco and Silverstone.

Just when you thought Formula 1 would be basking in the glory of one of the most thrilling climaxes to a grand prix in recent memory, a cloud of controversy hangs over the sport once again after Lewis Hamilton was stripped of his Belgian Grand Prix victory.