Toyota F1 to promote The Dark Knight, Batmobile to lap Silverstone
07-01-08, 08:54 AM
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Toyota F1 to promote The Dark Knight, Batmobile to lap Silverstone
Toyota F1 to promote The Dark Knight, Batmobile to lap Silverstone
Posted Jul 1st 2008 11:29AM
Remember the 2006 Monaco Grand Prix? How about a refresher – Fernando Alonso took the checkered flag, but all eyes on the podium weren't focused on the Spanish champion...they were on David Coulthard, who stood on the third step of the podium in a red cape. (Yeah, seriously.) The scarlet accessory was part of a commercial agreement that saw Red Bull Racing promoting Superman Returns. Few expected DC to score that podium finish (it was the first for the new team) but there he stood.
This year, it appears that the Justice League has switched allegiance, as Toyota has announced a similar arrangement to promote the upcoming Batman movie The Dark Knight. No word yet on whether Jarno Trulli (who took third in last week's French Grand Prix) and Timo Glock (last year's GP2 champion) will have to wear black capes if they make it onto the podium, but their racing suits are tipped to feature a Batman theme, as will the cars themselves. But that's not all: during this coming weekend's British Grand Prix, the new Batmobile and Bat-Pod will be on display at Silverstone, and the Batmobile is reportedly scheduled to hit the track this Thursday evening for a run around the circuit alongside the Toyota TF108. We smell a gallery coming up – stay tuned, and villains beware. Press release after the jump.
[Source: Toyota F1]
Posted Jul 1st 2008 11:29AM
Remember the 2006 Monaco Grand Prix? How about a refresher – Fernando Alonso took the checkered flag, but all eyes on the podium weren't focused on the Spanish champion...they were on David Coulthard, who stood on the third step of the podium in a red cape. (Yeah, seriously.) The scarlet accessory was part of a commercial agreement that saw Red Bull Racing promoting Superman Returns. Few expected DC to score that podium finish (it was the first for the new team) but there he stood.
This year, it appears that the Justice League has switched allegiance, as Toyota has announced a similar arrangement to promote the upcoming Batman movie The Dark Knight. No word yet on whether Jarno Trulli (who took third in last week's French Grand Prix) and Timo Glock (last year's GP2 champion) will have to wear black capes if they make it onto the podium, but their racing suits are tipped to feature a Batman theme, as will the cars themselves. But that's not all: during this coming weekend's British Grand Prix, the new Batmobile and Bat-Pod will be on display at Silverstone, and the Batmobile is reportedly scheduled to hit the track this Thursday evening for a run around the circuit alongside the Toyota TF108. We smell a gallery coming up – stay tuned, and villains beware. Press release after the jump.
[Source: Toyota F1]
07-01-08, 08:55 AM
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Panasonic Toyota Racing joins forces with The Dark Knight at Silverstone
Thanks to a partnership between Panasonic Toyota Racing and Warner Bros. Pictures, Hollywood is coming to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix weekend to celebrate the release of the event movie of the summer: The Dark Knight.
The much-anticipated film, which releases in cinemas across the UK on 25 July, is the follow up to the 2005 action hit Batman Begins. The Dark Knight reunites director Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale, who again portrays the dual role of Bruce Wayne/Batman.
To mark the release of The Dark Knight, Panasonic Toyota Racing will adopt a new look at Silverstone this weekend. The Dark Knight artwork will feature on the TF108s and the overalls of Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock, as well as the team's motor home.
But The Dark Knight theme does not stop there. On show at Silverstone will be the iconic Batmobile and Bat-Pod vehicles, while some very special media events will bring the excitement of The Dark Knight to life.
The Batmobile will even take to the Silverstone track on Thursday evening for a demonstration run alongside the TF108, followed by some unique photo opportunities with the Bat-Pod and Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock.
Panasonic Toyota Racing joins forces with The Dark Knight at Silverstone
Thanks to a partnership between Panasonic Toyota Racing and Warner Bros. Pictures, Hollywood is coming to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix weekend to celebrate the release of the event movie of the summer: The Dark Knight.
The much-anticipated film, which releases in cinemas across the UK on 25 July, is the follow up to the 2005 action hit Batman Begins. The Dark Knight reunites director Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale, who again portrays the dual role of Bruce Wayne/Batman.
To mark the release of The Dark Knight, Panasonic Toyota Racing will adopt a new look at Silverstone this weekend. The Dark Knight artwork will feature on the TF108s and the overalls of Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock, as well as the team's motor home.
But The Dark Knight theme does not stop there. On show at Silverstone will be the iconic Batmobile and Bat-Pod vehicles, while some very special media events will bring the excitement of The Dark Knight to life.
The Batmobile will even take to the Silverstone track on Thursday evening for a demonstration run alongside the TF108, followed by some unique photo opportunities with the Bat-Pod and Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock.
07-01-08, 11:02 AM
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The Tumbler on a race track!? That's pretty awesome. It would be really funny if Toyota managed another podium finish, and either Glock or Trulli was wearing a cape on the podium.
07-01-08, 01:50 PM
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id imagine jarno wouldnt be too happy about wearing the black cape if he got onto the podium
but for sponsors, they will have to do just about anything i guess
but for sponsors, they will have to do just about anything i guess
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07-02-08, 05:25 PM
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Batmobile Set To Lap Silverstone Next to Toyota F1 Car
The Batmobile from the upcoming film
The Dark Knight will make an exhibition lap of the Silverstone F1 circuit this week.
The Toyota TF108 will join the Batmobile on the exhibition lap at the British racetrack.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, England — Hollywood will hit the tarmac Thursday at Silverstone when the new Batmobile from the upcoming summer blockbuster The Dark Knight joins the Toyota TF108 for an exhibition lap around the circuit.
The lap will be thanks to a recent partnership between Panasonic Toyota Racing and Warner Bros. Toyota's vehicles — as well as the overalls of drivers Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock — will also be covered with special The Dark Knight artwork.
The iconic Batmobile will be on show at Silverstone, and fans can have their photos taken with the Bat-Pod and the Toyota F1 racers during this weekend's British Grand Prix.
This promotion is not without precedent: David Coulthard promoted Superman Returns by sporting a red cape on the podium after the 2006 Monaco Grand Prix.
Christian Bale will play the Caped Crusader in theaters starting July 18 in the U.S. and July 25 in the U.K.
What this means to you: Too bad the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 that will be seen in the movie isn't joining the Batmobile for a lap at Silverstone. — Mike Lysaght, Correspondent
The lap will be thanks to a recent partnership between Panasonic Toyota Racing and Warner Bros. Toyota's vehicles — as well as the overalls of drivers Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock — will also be covered with special The Dark Knight artwork.
The iconic Batmobile will be on show at Silverstone, and fans can have their photos taken with the Bat-Pod and the Toyota F1 racers during this weekend's British Grand Prix.
This promotion is not without precedent: David Coulthard promoted Superman Returns by sporting a red cape on the podium after the 2006 Monaco Grand Prix.
Christian Bale will play the Caped Crusader in theaters starting July 18 in the U.S. and July 25 in the U.K.
What this means to you: Too bad the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 that will be seen in the movie isn't joining the Batmobile for a lap at Silverstone. — Mike Lysaght, Correspondent
07-03-08, 06:11 PM
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LMAO thats not a good pose for jarno...
and yeah the mechanic with the hose is probably wondering where the gas cap is
i wonder how well the tumbler handles the corners on silverstone
and yeah the mechanic with the hose is probably wondering where the gas cap is
i wonder how well the tumbler handles the corners on silverstone