The Supercar KidsIssue 1 - August 2012

Committed to service and unyielding standards, the folks at Rizon Jet are redefining the private aviation market and paving the way for a new way to travel.

Rizon Jet was founded in 2006. Since then they have been providing key solutions to private aviation and business travel from the head office in Doha, Qatar and operational bases in London. Their offered services cover a wide range including everything from aircraft charter, aircraft management, maintenance services, aircraft handling and FBO facilities to sales and acquisitions consultancy for those buying and selling aircraft.

Rizon Jet offers a comprehensive range of private aviation solutions to the highest standards of professionalism and expertise. This made the Rizon Jet hangar the perfect location for our very first cover shoot. There was only one way to make it better, and that was to get The Merdad Collection involved.

Cover Story: Rizon Jet and the Merdad Collection

For more information on Rizon Jet, visit: http://www.rizonjet.com/

As the company Director, Merdad Hoodeh explained “I’m extremely proud of our team and dedicated craftsmen. They have continued to pursue excellence by designing, engineering and assembling hundreds of unique parts to complete our unique look”. Merdad's take on cars started with their work to build a Porsche Cayenne Coupe, after success with this model they have diversified to produce 5-door Cayennes, the 'Mer-Nazz' version of the Range Rover Evoque and most recently have produced concept ideas for a 'Meh-Ron' McLaren MP4-12C.

The Merdad Collection generously allowed us to use the stunning Porsche Carerra GT from their private collection for this month's cover shoot. As soon as set your eyes upon it, even from a distance, you can tell that this car is a remark-able piece of art. It’s the perfect way to arrive into one of Rizon Jet’s bases before taking off to your favourite destination!

For more information on The Merdad Collection, visit: http://www.merdadcollection.com/index.html

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EditorialWelcome to the debut issue of The Supercar Kids magazine - an online magazine put together by a group of supercar fans from all over the world, driven by a passion for all things fast. We each come from different backgrounds in the global supercar scene. Working together, we aim to bring you the very best of the supercar world through our own photo shoots and give you an insight into the most exclusive events and motor shows. We cover the latest and greatest supercar and luxury news in the world, compiling compelling content and unique features into a free monthly online magazine.

In this issue we bring you this month’s latest supercar news from around the world, including a report on this past summer’s goldRush Rally, and have look at one of this year’s most popular Gumball 3000 teams, Team Galag. Tim (Shmee150) tells us what he has been up to this month in Monaco, the supercar capital of the world, in his monthly column, and we take a look into the luxury art market with Racing Gold’s collection of home furnishings made from real F1 car parts.

Thanks for reading. We hope you will join us again next month for even more exclusive content.

Contributors:Mahmood Ansari - Founder & DirectorTim Burton - Managing PartnerChris Murphy - Managing PartnerAdam Gordon - Creative DirectorRichard Hollister - Head of MarketingGurps Kandola - Multimedia EditorJack Storey - Freelance Editor

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When Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson articulated the quotation above, he managed to neatly summarize the prohibitive cost of Supercar ownership as a “mad world”. It is mad to buy a car that you will drive for only a couple of thousand miles per year, worry about constantly and then watch in horror as even without being driven it continues to cost you about £50k per year in depreciation, insurance, tyres, servicing, etc

Then P1 International came along in 2000 and created another way: Access to not only one car, but a fleet of the most incredible cars that money can buy. Joining P1 International Supercar Club gives its members the opportunity to drive these cars more than most owners do and for a fraction of the price.

Membership starts as low as £5,500 + VAT and this will buy you time in cars such as the new Ferrari 458 Spider, McLaren MP4-12C, Lamborghini LP560-4 Spyder and many others. You could access supercars in mainland Europe through the P1 club in Switzerland and this means that you could be in Milan within 3 hours of touching down in Geneva or inside 5 hours you could be with the beautiful people in Monaco in a Ferrari California.

If you want to drive Supercars and are financially astute enough to realise that just like Jets and Yachts, it is always better to hire - P1 offers you the ultimate way to live a Supercar lifestyle! For more information, visit http://www.p1international.com/

“…P1 brings a little practicality to the mad world of 2ft-high, 200mph supercars”Jeremy Clarkson, Sunday Times

News

Audi’s R8 e-tron Sets Electric Car Record on the NürburgringIn the race to fuse performance with environmental responsibility, few companies are as far ahead as Audi. Ever since Audi’s Le Mans-ready e-tron outlasted Toyota’s LMP1, and won the 24-hour Le Mans, Audi has had the wind at their backs. Recently, their R8 e-tron dominated all previous electric record holders on the

of 08:09.09, the R8 e-tron rivals the lap

RS4 - not bad for zero emmisions. The e-tron’s twin electric motors generate 280 kW of power (roughly 375 HP), and deliver an astonishing 820 Nm

torque are sent to the rear wheels from a standing start. That’s enough to make any nay-sayer reconsider their views on

performance electric cars.Combine the incredible power of the twin electric motors with Audi’s ultra lightweight technology, and you have a

have its top speed limited to a friendly 125mph (200kmh).

So the R8 e-tron is gorgeous, fast and

can store enough of a charge to last 133.5 miles (215 km). We’re sold.

The Best Way to Rent a Supercar in the UKIt’s been reported that wealthy individuals who took a hard hit from the recession are increasingly turning to supercar rental and hiring companies to keep up with their image among colleagues and neighbours. If you’re in the market of

a supercar, but it also relieves you of maintenance and insurance costs.

Hiring a supercar gives you the opportunity to set an event apart from the rest and set yourself apart from others, be it for a wedding, a birthday or a bachelor party (We have all seen The Hangover). The drive gives any person a thrill they have longed for since childhood, with a sense of

someone who charges a reasonable price but maintains a high quality of service.It didn’t take us long to come across Season Cars from online searches and both

impressive catalogue of cars includes everything from Ferraris, Lamborghinis,

easy - you can choose a car and a date from their website (www.seasoncars.com), or you can visit one of their headquarters, in the London and Greater London

-Adam Gordon -Mahmood Ansari

Supercar

News

Audi’s R8 e-tron Sets Electric Car Record on the NürburgringIn the race to fuse performance with environmental responsibility, few companies are as far ahead as Audi. Ever since Audi’s Le Mans-ready e-tron outlasted Toyota’s LMP1, and won the 24-hour Le Mans, Audi has had the wind at their backs. Recently, their R8 e-tron dominated all previous electric record holders on the

of 08:09.09, the R8 e-tron rivals the lap

RS4 - not bad for zero emmisions. The e-tron’s twin electric motors generate 280 kW of power (roughly 375 HP), and deliver an astonishing 820 Nm

torque are sent to the rear wheels from a standing start. That’s enough to make any nay-sayer reconsider their views on

performance electric cars.Combine the incredible power of the twin electric motors with Audi’s ultra lightweight technology, and you have a

have its top speed limited to a friendly 125mph (200kmh).

So the R8 e-tron is gorgeous, fast and

can store enough of a charge to last 133.5 miles (215 km). We’re sold.

The Best Way to Rent a Supercar in the UKIt’s been reported that wealthy individuals who took a hard hit from the recession are increasingly turning to supercar rental and hiring companies to keep up with their image among colleagues and neighbours. If you’re in the market of

a supercar, but it also relieves you of maintenance and insurance costs.

Hiring a supercar gives you the opportunity to set an event apart from the rest and set yourself apart from others, be it for a wedding, a birthday or a bachelor party (We have all seen The Hangover). The drive gives any person a thrill they have longed for since childhood, with a sense of

someone who charges a reasonable price but maintains a high quality of service.It didn’t take us long to come across Season Cars from online searches and both

impressive catalogue of cars includes everything from Ferraris, Lamborghinis,

easy - you can choose a car and a date from their website (www.seasoncars.com), or you can visit one of their headquarters, in the London and Greater London

-Adam Gordon -Mahmood Ansari

a superb

Easiest Way to Rent a Supercar in the UK

In recent years we have seen more and more exotic supercars filling up the streets outside some of the most exclusive shops, hotels and restaurants. Some of them come from places such as Monaco and Switzerland, however the majority of them are owned by wealthy businessmen from the Gulf States of Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Dubai. They tend to come between the months of June and August and usually come out to play in the evening; they can be seen driving around Knightsbridge and South Kensington, usually in a convoy of a few cars at a time.

The easiest way to spot some of these guys is by the extreme choice of colours like a Turqoise Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV or a matte pink Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe.

Some of the cars, however, still come in their ‘ready from factory’ colours. That doesn’t take away from the fact that they are among the rarest of supercars on the planet. They can be seen parked in and around Harrods and Sloane Street. In recent years these cars have received loads of attention from supercar enthusiasts and the media. Many videos from the area have been uploaded to YouTube which show what some of these guys get up to.

Gurps Kandola of The Supercar Kids was lucky enough to get a ride in one of two white Ferrari’s on a clear evening around Knightsbridge. Gurps said, “It was awesome, we weren’t going too fast but the whole adrenaline rush was just indescribable!”

These two Ferrari’s, one a Ferrari 458 Italia and the other a Ferrari California, are owned by two students, Adam and Turki. When we asked Adam what it was that attracted him to the prancing horse, he replied, “Ive always had a thing for cars since I was a kid - the beauty, the contours, the rumble of that V8 sitting behind me - it’s a priceless soundtrack that will never I will never get bored of!”

To these Arabs, money is no barrier. Yes, we have supercars in London, but not to this extent. The Arab supercar enthusiasts are open to anything from changing to flashier colours to getting it modified by tuning companies such as Hamann of Germany. We asked Paul Gardner of KIK Customs whether this has had an influence on his business. His reply was, “In terms of keeping up with the trends from different continents I would say yes, its always handy to know what people are doing around the globe. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. It may not be everyone’s choice, but I guess if one wants to stand out, then why not? You are seeing more and more of the English cars adapting these colours on their cars which is great for us at KIK Customs as we are able to cater for the U.K market.”

To get an idea of how much money means to some of these guys, let’s look back a few years. In 2008, a Sheikh from Qatar put his black and orange lamborghini Murcielago LP640 on a flight to London Heathrow for an oil check! This round trip cost the owner a whopping £23,000. The service alone, when done at an approved dealer in Qatar, would cost no more than £4,000. How’s that for first-class service?

Article by Gurps Kandola Pictures courtesy of The Video Box London

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Tushek Renovatio T-500Slovenia’s Wild Card

With only 30 being built worldwide at £300,000 each, the new Tushek Renovatio T500 is a definite must-have for any would-be supercar collection. So far, those who have already been lucky enough to try it out have praised the model for its sleekness and agility. Weighing only 1,090kg one might compare it to the equally compact 1.4-litre Ford Fiesta. In reality however, no Ford Fiesta has ever been built to match a top speed of 192mph powered by a mid-mounted 450-horsepower Audi V8.

Tushek’s design for the Renovatio is based on that of the K1 Attack Roadster of Slovakia. Evidently they share certain traits when it comes to bodywork but what comes under thehood is significantly different. Tushek is responsible for the majorityof the engineering, and as a result, the car will surge from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds. Not bad for a motorsport debut.

Besides its impressive engine power, Tushek have not failed to ensure this supercar catches the eyes of the masses. The T500 boasts such stylish features as an adjustable carbon fibre rear wing, 19” aluminium forged wheels, scissor doors and a flat rear deck resembling that of a Porsche Carrera GT. Once you’ve been convinced to take a closer look, the interior suede trim, power steering and carbon fibre power brakes should be enough to convince you of this car’s true superiority.

For all you driving ballad fanatics, Tushek have thoughtfully provided you with a CD player to take advantage of, along with full air conditioning for those Sunday drives that carry on a bit longer than expected.

The T500 has earned itself the rather prestigious title of “the ultimate supercar” following its debut at the 2012 Top Marques Monaco Show in April. If it drives even half as well as it looks, we expect there to be some truth to this title.

Atricle by Jack Storey

The Art of Formula 1

Wilton Classic and Supercars 2012

Photo by Giedre Sarkunaite

Early August saw the arrival of Wilton Classic And Supercars 2012, an event showcasing all sorts of super and rare cars at Lord Pembroke’s estate in the West of England. Kicking off early on a Sunday morning, the event consists of a supercar convoy before private time for the owners on the famous Gurston Down hillclimb course before the cars roar over to Wilton House and arrive as a parade before the eyes of 10,000 visitors. The convoy consisted of a vast variety of spectacular cars, 250 to be precise, including Pagani Zondas, Koenigseggs, Bugattis, and many Ferraris and Lamborghinis to name a few. McLaren were involved in sponsoring the event so there was no shortage of their new MP4-12Cs on display.

The candy apple red McLare MP4-12C looking stunning, parked on the plinth in front of Wilton House.

This year’s audience saw the appearance of the popular crowd favourite, BugARTi, an art car based on the Bugatti Veyron by Ian Cook of PopBangColour, to promote the event. Along with the BugARTi, other displays included the Dick Lovett Ferrari & Maserati display, various car club stands, and the new Aston Martin V12 Zagato on show, gaining a lot of attention.

If such a fabulous gathering of cars wasn't enough, there was also an amazing air display featuring a Lynx helicopter. We wonder how all the cars would have looked from all the way up there! Wilton Classic and Supercars is a must-see, so make sure to keep up with the 2013 event by visiting the official website at: http://www.wiltonclassicandsupercars.co.uk/ Find out more about Ian's automotive artwork at http://popbangcolour.com/

Our idea of paradise would be a garage full of supercars, all shapes and sizes, new and old, and all in one place. We seem to have found paradise right on our doorstep: The London Motor Museum, home to over 100 rare and unique supercar models. With American and European classic cars ranging from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, hot rods, and famous cars from everyone’s favourite films such as the Batmobile and the Delo-rean (Back to the Future), the collection at London Motor Museum is sure to have at least one of your favourites.

The museum’s Founder, Elo, stars in MTV Slips and is a regular participant in the Gum-ball 3000, in which he first drove with Gumball founder Maximillion Cooper in 1999, the debut year alongside celebrity drivers Billy Zane, Jason Priestly and Danni Minogue. After an early career in modelling and fashion design, Elo is now focused on his passion for collecting remarkable cars which have been lovingly restored with their own individual modifications, making each vehicle truly unique.

London Motor Museum frequently holds a ‘paddock-style’ viewing for the public to drool over, often featuring the latest and greatest of the fastest cars in the world, as well as some unique one-offs. Each paddock features a variety of the world‘s rarest cars from Koenigseggs to Zondas. The sound of all of these cars revving their mighty engines can be heard across London.

If you’re in the London area, any car-lover will tell you that you don’t want to miss the opportunity to see London Motor Museum’s incredible collection. The London Motor Museum is located in Hayes, just 2.5 miles from Heathrow Airport, and easily accesible by all methods of public transit.

You can find more information and pictures from past events on their website at: http://www.londonmotormuseum.co.uk/

London Motor Museum

Article by Mahmood Ansari Photos courtesy of Sebastian Psuja

MONACOPlayground of therich and famous

Monaco may be geographically tiny but it puncheswell above its weight when it comes to supercars

roaring through the winding hillside streets.

The principality is small enough for one to casually stroll the complete length, meandering past some of the World's largest yachts lined up between streets of hyper-luxury shops; Gucci, Channel, Louis Vuitton, it's all here.

Spend a few minutes at the famous Cafe de Paris on the East side of Place du Casino and your jaw will drop in awe at the fine machinery rolling before your eyes. The wealthy flock from around Europe, and even the world, showcasing their cars on the Monogascue streets for all to admire. From the latest and greatest supercars to the legends of the past, nothing takes you by surprise in Monaco.

It's not uncommon to coincidentally see two Bugatti Veyrons parked beside one-another, a super-rare Pagani or Koenigsegg tootling through town, the absolute latest models you've only just heard about from Ferrari and Lamborghini arriving with their first customers, or anything else on four-wheels you can think of.

Immediately the concept of driving supercars around the tiny, mountainous roads makes little sense, however just 10 minutes from the centre of town you can reach the fabulous driving roads up to Eze or La Turbie, in the French hills looking down on Monaco.

Even crawling the route of the Formula 1 Grand Prix, taking in most of the town as you go can be quite exciting - the roars of the engines through the tunnel, the tight switch-back of the Fairmont hairpin; it's all open to the public.

Traditionally quite reserved, the Riviera is becoming more and more appealing to people from Arabic nations, with many hotels in nearby Cannes being snapped up by royal families and other wealthy businessmen. The knock-on result of this is an influx of supercars previously seen predominantly in London now to be found on the French coast. Whether it's a customised bright pink Lamborghini Aventador or a totally-unique Gemballa MIG-U1 - a version of the Ferrari Enzo created by the late Uwe Gemballa - you can see fairly extraordinary vehicles cruising around at any time of the year.

For a supercar fan, Monaco is a dream come true, if you don't mind braving face as you order a small Coca-Cola for €7 it is certainly possible to enjoy quite a show, especially in the summer months when cars from far and wide descend upon the town.

Article by Tim Burton

Photography by Alex Penfoldwww.facebook.com/AlexPenfoldPhotography

Gumball 3000 - Team Galag

Gumball 3000 - Team Galag

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Location: MonacoPhotographer: Rob Van Loock

goldRush Rally

goldRush Rally

The goldRush Rally

As the sun creeps over the hills in the west, the sound of petrol and thundering pistons echoes through the golden California hillside – the goldRush Rally is in full swing. Created in partnership with Luxury4Play, a lifestyle brand and social network, the goldRush Rally was born out of one thing: a passion for fast cars and good

The fourth annual goldRush Rally (2012)

with stops in Los Vegas, Pheonix and

Photos courtesy ofLuxury4Play and goldRush Rally

The goldRush Rally

As the sun creeps over the hills in the west, the sound of petrol and thundering pistons echoes through the golden California hillside – the goldRush Rally is in full swing. Created in partnership with Luxury4Play, a lifestyle brand and social network, the goldRush Rally was born out of one thing: a passion for fast cars and good

The fourth annual goldRush Rally (2012)

with stops in Los Angeles, Pheonix and

Photos courtesy ofLuxury4Play and goldRush Rally

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Photo Op:Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport

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Photography by Adam Gordon