It seems that the Bloggers over at HollywoodCelebsGallery.blogspot.com are considering Natacha Gachnang a Hollywood celebrity. While their only real requirements are just a pretty face, it is interesting how popular a foreign Formula 2 driver is becoming stateside. They may be assuming Natacha will take a similar path to IndyCar “star” Danica Patrick. They also state that she is a model and don’t mention that she races cars, even though she wears a driving suit and is holding a helmet in some pictures.
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Formula 1 cars are started much differently than a road car. These cars do not have keys or even an on board starter. In order to start the engine, an external unit called a starter motor is used. The starter motor has a long wand that is inserted into the back of the gearbox by a mechanic. Once the wand is plugged in, the mechanic presses a button which pushes 24 volts into the gearbox and turns the engine. The starter is attached to a trolley and can be rolled up to the back of the car.
Mirrors are attached to motor vehicles to aid the driver in seeing areas behind and to the sides of the vehicle. The mirror is an important and often overlooked part of a race car. It is an essential driving tool which must be scanned constantly to determine the position of competitors. A mirror allows the racer to drive defensively or allow the competition to pass safely in tight traffic situations.
