I'm not getting in that until I see the crash test results.

Now China has a new instrument with which to apply the death penalty.

Will they get Chinese knockoff brands to sponsor the teams?

Scuderia Geely, sponsored by Shnell Oil and Malrbolo

@combat chuck: Don't forget Sorny and Magnetbox!

it will be raced in Formula Geely, an Asia-only spec-series.

Prediction: wonton destruction.

Hmm. Round edges. The Ferrari F2007 diecast mold must have been cheap.

I'd like it better if it had a Harley painted on the side.

Whoah!?! Not only an imitation F1 car, it's an imitation female model!?!

I suspect "Formula Geely" is the automotive equivalent to Calvin Ball.

"You didn't do the ceremonial handwave after passing through the 5th set of cones: 7 lap penalty!"

Let's not forget my personal favorite Panaosonic.

Also, I'd buy one for SCCA events here as a goof.

Looks like it's ready for Formula Dodgey. You can train for it at the Skip Balber Lacing Schoor.

Those are some narrow front tires.

Even the tires are made by Geely. Don't lick 'em.

@Mad_Science: +1 for a Calvin Ball reference

And while I thought that the safety complaints about the Chinese cars were slightly nonsensical considering the PCH claptrap that so many around here drive, the safety in an open-wheel car is extremely important, and I can't see how any racer would want to be behind the wheel of one of these.

@Mfatik: My thought exactly.

@Corvette_Thunder: On the car, or the model?

@Corvette_Thunder:

Is it my eyes, or is the RF wider than the LF? Maybe it's prepped for a NASCAR, err, NASCAH, debut?

@jeremyc: Or Vadafune!

@13oostedwgn: COTD!

Look at that. Even the booth professional is scared of it.

I've seen carp boats with better aero pkgs.

Hmm... pronounced the same as that classic Ben Affleck/JLo flick? Gigli? Awesome.

@Mad_Science: Best. Motorsport. Idea. Ever.

Plus, at Chinese knockoff prices, one of these will go for what, $15 grand? I'd take 9! (if I had $135,000 lying around).

An all Chinese F1 series??? Wang is out front, but Dong is right on his rear end

Considering the reliability and resale value of Chinese cars, I expect to be seeing quite a few of these in the 24 Hours of Lemons in a few years.

@Spasticteapot: Followed by the 24 Hours Of Reconstructive Suregery

Haha. I'd love to watch that race live. I could just see the cloud of parts comming off at the start line.

@combat chuck: dont forget Peniston Oils

Perfect for the up-and-coming budding Rewis Hamirton.

For the record - we're all bastards.

@Preferredcustomer: Whichever one is in the pic at top, I thought that was supposed to be the real one?

@Starless Knight: Yea, I saw that too, the RF also looks slick while the LF is scuffed?

I'd rather drive one of the F1 deathtraps from the mid-60's than get in one of these. (I guess who wouldn't?)

@Mfatik:

She's got all the curves of a boy. PASS!

Well, I'm glad that they're at least taking the first step.

ya, i would get one to take to AutoX events, cant hurt yourself to bad taking down cones.

I hate to break it to you guys, but this series has evidently been running for a WHILE. Head over to Google, and type in "Formula Geely", and check out the links, AND VIDEOS of the cars in action. There is even some VERY noisy footage of the final laps of the Shanghai event.

Now, what I CAN'T find, is how much they cost.

They couldn't get Evel Knievel to drive one of these, and he's Departed!

@yellofury * * * * *: Oh yeah, and Larsen's Biscuits.

Quacker State,Nuff said.

Jesus guys, those are the wrong photos, here's a proper photo of the Geely F-1 concept in action,

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Lets try that again.