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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.8.3 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:27:00 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Cosmo-Sport News</title><link>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:58:33 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.8.3 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Video Footage from Cosmo-Sport Cayman S Turbo!</title><dc:creator>Cosmo-Sport</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:57:46 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/2009/11/28/video-footage-from-cosmo-sport-cayman-s-turbo.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">156867:1462482:5932458</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><object width="500" height="405"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WOAmTSmYXwk&hl=en_US&fs=1&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WOAmTSmYXwk&hl=en_US&fs=1&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="405"></embed></object></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/rss-comments-entry-5932458.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Cosmo-Sport Private Rental &amp; Driver Training Dates</title><dc:creator>Cosmo-Sport</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:35:30 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/2009/11/6/cosmo-sport-private-rental-driver-training-dates.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">156867:1462482:5719233</guid><description><![CDATA[Hello all,<br /><br />I've put together a list of available dates and pricing options for shared private track rentals with Cosmo-Sport at Sebring, Homestead &amp; PBIR for the winter months here in Florida.&nbsp; These days may be used for driver training &amp; coaching programs, private testing or for corporate entertainment purposes.&nbsp; Drive your own street or race cars, or rent a track car from our partners.&nbsp; All you have to do is ask!<br /><br />We can run with as few as three cars per day, but of course, the more cars interested in any particular day, the more affordable per car.&nbsp; Please keep in mind that we are now dealing with 'in-season' pricing for track rental fees with all of the S. Florida race tracks, and there is NO negotiating with them, unfortunately...<br /><br />Please reply with a list of dates from below that works for you, and your preference of track.&nbsp; I will then reply to you with a list of pricing options for each track, and a breakdown of the price depending on the # of cars attending.&nbsp; Once I have enough replies from all of you I will try to match up dates where we'll have enough cars to make it work for everyone.&nbsp; The goal is to have a minimum of 6 cars per event, and a maximum of around 10.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/rss-comments-entry-5719233.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Test Drive a Radical with Cosmo-Sport!</title><dc:creator>Cosmo-Sport</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:14:45 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/2009/10/15/test-drive-a-radical-with-cosmo-sport.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">156867:1462482:5494405</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.cosmo-sport.com/storage/SR8-Green.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1255616162035" alt="" /></span></span></span></p>
<p><span><strong>"One of the most exhilarating track day cars on the market today!"</strong><br /><br />During this Friday's Cosmo-Sport Track Event at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Radical East USA will be on hand offering an exciting and affordable 'Taste of a Radical' test drive program.&nbsp; Take a few laps behind the wheel of one of these amazing open-cockpit, high-revving and incredible-handling sports racers and see for yourself why the Radical is recognized world-wide as "The ultimate track day car"!<br /><br />Test drive packages are available as follows:<br /><br /><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.cosmo-sport.com/storage/trackside-2-crop.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1255611137824" alt="" /></span><strong>"Taste of a Radical" Test Drive: $450</strong><br /> 
<ul>
<li>1 Radical SR3 1300cc</li>
<li>5 laps behind the wheel with an instructor at your side</li>
<li>2 laps in the passenger seat while our pro drivers take YOU for a ride</li>
</ul>
<strong>30-Minute Lapping Session: $1,000</strong><br /> 
<ul>
<li>1 Radical SR3 1300cc</li>
<li>1 30-Minutes session behind the wheel with an instructor at your side</li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong style="font-size: 150%;">Call Now to Reserve Your Spot!<br />516-413-4340</strong></div>
</span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/rss-comments-entry-5494405.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Next Event! Homestead-Miami Speedway, Friday, October 16th!</title><dc:creator>Cosmo-Sport</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:38:25 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/2009/10/1/next-event-homestead-miami-speedway-friday-october-16th.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">156867:1462482:5357110</guid><description><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.cosmo-sport.com/picture/thaw_%20%201426.jpg?pictureId=2318663&amp;asGalleryImage=true&amp;__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1254415250251" alt="" /></span></span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">NEXT EVENT - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH AT HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY!</h2>
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<p>Our next event is scheduled for Friday, October 16th at Homestead-Miami Speedway, from 9AM-5PM.&nbsp; This event will be focused on our 'normal' Cosmo-Sport Track Event format and feature our new Cosmo-Sport DATA WORKSHOP program.&nbsp; Test &amp; Tune will also be available for racers.&nbsp; There will NOT be a car meet at this event, however another joint Cosmo-Sport &amp; Go Fast Motorcars event will likely be scheduled for November.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cosmo-sport.com/schedule-registration/2009/10/16/october-16th-homestead-miami-speedway-track-event-data-works.html">Details for the October 16th event can be found here.&nbsp; Registration is now open.&nbsp; Book your spot before they are all taken!</a></p>
<p>Please visit our  <a href="http://www.cosmo-sport.com/schedule-registration/">SCHEDULE</a> page for details on all other upcoming events!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/rss-comments-entry-5357110.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>SUCCESS STORY: September 10th Cosmo-Sport &amp; Go Fast Event!</title><dc:creator>Cosmo-Sport</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:48:41 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/2009/9/13/success-story-september-10th-cosmo-sport-go-fast-event.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">156867:1462482:5178724</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.cosmo-sport.com/picture/thaw_28654.jpg?pictureId=3186881&amp;asGalleryImage=true&amp;__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1252860776100" alt="" /></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 600px;">Photo by John Thawley</span></span></p>
<h2>"WHAT A GREAT EVENT!"</h2>
<p>Our inaugural Cosmo-Sport Track Event &amp; Go Fast Motorcars Meet was a huge success!&nbsp; After a heavy mid-day downpour the rain had stopped, skies cleared and the stars shined to provide a beautiful evening for all.&nbsp; We had a GREAT turnout with just under 100 smiling faces at the track with us for a night of cars, conversation and, of course, DRIVING!!</p>
<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fpicture%2Fthaw_29081.jpg%3FpictureId%3D3186897%26asGalleryImage%3Dtrue%26__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1252862611736',533,800);"><img src="http://www.cosmo-sport.com/storage/thumbnails/1722262-3186897-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1252862611737" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 150px;">Marques Madness!</span></span>Earlier in the afternoon the Cosmo-Sport Track Event participants began tearing up the track while the sun was shining.&nbsp; Around 6:30PM all of the Go Fast Motorcars Car Meet participants began rolling in, and what a line up of cars it was!&nbsp; Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Lotus, Rossion, Mercedes, Ginetta, Mosler - you name it, it was there!&nbsp; All of the car meet participants were greeted with cars blazing on the track, a display of modern and current race cars in the paddock and a tasty dinner for all, while evening hosts Guy Cosmo and John Greco welcomed everyone and described the evenings plans.</p>
<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fpicture%2Fthaw_28754.jpg%3FpictureId%3D3186878%26asGalleryImage%3Dtrue%26__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1252862318431',533,800);"><img src="http://www.cosmo-sport.com/storage/thumbnails/1722262-3186878-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1252862450770" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 152px;">VIP Hospitality</span></span>Just after dinner the Track Event participants took a break and all the Car Meet participants lined up in their cars for a track tour behind Guy Cosmo in the Cosmo-Sport 'GT3-KILR' Porsche Cayman S Turbo.&nbsp; After two laps of casual 'cruising' around the track, the pace picked up and everyone had the chance to stretch their car's legs on the long back straight at PBIR and enjoy a little tire squeal through the corners.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>For many, it was their first time on track - ever!&nbsp; Just afterwards, Cosmo-Sport Track Event participants got back on track to commence the fun in their own cars and continue with their professional driving instruction from Cosmo-Sport's pro racers.&nbsp;</p>
<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fpicture%2Fthaw_28849.jpg%3FpictureId%3D3186876%26asGalleryImage%3Dtrue%26__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1252862569069',533,800);"><img src="http://www.cosmo-sport.com/storage/thumbnails/1722262-3186876-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1252862586579" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 152px;">Track Tour</span></span>As a surprise treat for all the Car Meet participants, Cosmo-Sport pro instructors gave hot laps to the participants in their own cars to give them a taste of driving at speed around PBIR's 2-mile road course, and show them just how well their cars would perform on track behind the hands of a professional driver.</p>
<p>As John Greco from Go Fast Motorcars reported, many comments heard afterwards were:</p>
<p>"Wow...That was amazing!"......"Oh My God, Incredible!"......"Man, That was awesome!".</p>
<p>I'd like to personally thank all of you who attended and helped make the evening a fun, safe and wonderful event.&nbsp; I'd also like to thank our supporters and partners from the evening: John Greco and Go Fast Motorcars and RJ Hunt from MySmokinRide.com.</p>
<p>This was an experimental event for us, and I think we'd all agree that more like this in the future would be a great idea!</p>
<h2>PHOTOS!</h2>
<p>Photos from this event are now posted in our <a href="http://www.cosmo-sport.com/photo-gallery/cosmo-sport-and-go-fast-at-palm-beach-international-raceway/">Photo Gallery</a>.</p>
<p>If you would like to purchase images from the event you may do so directly from our photographer, John Thawley.&nbsp; Please visit his website here: <a class="offsite-link-inline" href="http://www.JohnThawley.com" target="_blank">http://www.JohnThawley.com</a><br />Follow 'Stock &amp; Print Sales' (at the top), Cosmo-Sport is the featured gallery.&nbsp; Prints can be ordered in a variety of sizes and folding note cards. Image files can also be downloaded for personal use, price is based on size... these are restricted to Personal Use Only. Lastly, the images are available with Managed Rights for commercial use, pricing is determined based on use.&nbsp; Minimum order is $25 and all major credit cards are accepted.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/rss-comments-entry-5178724.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Vote for Guy in the ALMS Most Popular Driver Poll!</title><dc:creator>Cosmo-Sport</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:27:47 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/2009/9/8/vote-for-guy-in-the-alms-most-popular-driver-poll.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">156867:1462482:5127497</guid><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2FGuy-2009-ALMS.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1254415409994',1024,682);"><img src="http://www.cosmo-sport.com/storage/thumbnails/1462480-4313507-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1254415415543" alt="" /></a></span></span>PLEASE VOTE FOR GUY!</strong><br /><br />The American Le Mans Series is holding their annual Most Popular Driver poll!<br /><br /><strong>Please help to vote Guy as ALMS' Most Popular Driver!</strong><br /><br />Visit <a href="http://americanlemans.com/index_paddock.php" target="_blank">http://americanlemans.com/index_paddock.php</a><br />and vote on the right side of the page!<br /><br />The opportunity to vote for Guy will end by September 13th, so please vote quickly and vote from as many computers and mobile devices as you can!<br /><br />Thank you!</p>
&nbsp;]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/rss-comments-entry-5127497.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Next Up! September 10th - Palm Beach Intl. Raceway - Track Event &amp; Car Meet, 6-10PM!</title><dc:creator>Cosmo-Sport</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:11:35 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/2009/8/22/next-up-september-10th-palm-beach-intl-raceway-track-event-c.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">156867:1462482:4971895</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.cosmo-sport.com/picture/thaw_272815.jpg?pictureId=2062152&amp;asGalleryImage=true&amp;__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250914342945" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>Join us on Thursday Night, September 10th at Palm Beach International Raceway from 6-10PM!&nbsp; Drive from daylight into the darkness and experience PBIR's incredible lighting system for a great night of high performance driving!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cosmo-sport.com/schedule-registration/2009/9/10/september-10th-palm-beach-intl-raceway-track-event-go-fast-m.html">Click here for full event details and online registration!</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/rss-comments-entry-4971895.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Next Up! August 22nd @ Sebring Intl. Raceway w/Chin Motorsports - Data Workshop</title><dc:creator>Cosmo-Sport</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:24:53 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/2009/8/21/next-up-august-22nd-sebring-intl-raceway-wchin-motorsports-d.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">156867:1462482:4964869</guid><description><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 120%;"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.cosmo-sport.com/storage/Sebring-Logo-Black.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1246127799919" alt="" /></span></span></span></h2>
<p>Thanks to our good friends at Chin Motorsports,<strong> Cosmo-Sport </strong>is going to Sebring International Raceway! We are offering an INTENSE driver development program featuring private coaching from our staff of current, professional race drivers and throwing DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS in your cars for the ultimate learning experience. Record your every move behind the wheel, swap seats, record your INSTRUCTORS every move behind the wheel - download the data, and see EXACTLY where you can improve by comparing yourself to some of the nation's BEST sports car drivers - thanks to Guy Cosmo and Cosmo-Sport. Where? At Sebring International Raceway's famous 3.7-mile, 17-turn 12-Hour Course! This program will take place during Chin Motorsport's currently scheduled event.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cosmo-sport.com/schedule-registration/2009/9/10/september-10th-palm-beach-intl-raceway-track-event-car-meet.html">Click here for full event details!</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/rss-comments-entry-4964869.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Private Testing &amp; Coaching Opportunities at Palm Beach Intl. Raceway</title><dc:creator>Cosmo-Sport</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:13:22 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/2009/8/4/private-testing-coaching-opportunities-at-palm-beach-intl-ra.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">156867:1462482:4822396</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.cosmo-sport.com/picture/img_4130.jpg?pictureId=1907290&amp;asGalleryImage=true&amp;__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1249914106817" alt="" /></span></span><br /><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.cosmo-sport.com/storage/PBIR_Logo_4C_150px.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1249476914949" alt="" /></span></span>Cosmo-Sport has PRIVATE TESTING &amp; COACHING opportunities available at Palm Beach International Raceway August 18-20th (Tuesday, Wednesday &amp; Thursday). Any or all of these days may be booked.<br /><br />We will limit participation to only SIX (6) cars per day. There will be no run groups - just open track all day long, for testing or for intensive driver training. Cosmo-Sport pro coaches will be available on a per-request basis. Skid pad will also be available for use.<br /><br />If you are interested in one or more of these dates, please <a href="http://www.cosmo-sport.com/contact/">contact us immediately!</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/rss-comments-entry-4822396.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Cosmo-Sport Announces New Data Acquisition Workshops!</title><dc:creator>Cosmo-Sport</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:02:34 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/2009/7/10/cosmo-sport-announces-new-data-acquisition-workshops.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">156867:1462482:4584124</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.cosmo-sport.com/storage/DataWorkshop1-600px.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1249912315614" alt="" /></span></span>Cosmo-Sport </strong>announced today the newest addition to it's lineup of exclusive driver development programs, the Data Acquisition Workshop.</p>
<p><strong><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.cosmo-sport.com/storage/tmcomplete_outofbox_.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1244676283573" alt="" /></span></span></strong>Featuring the use of GPS Data Acquisition technology, Cosmo-Sport now offers the most intense driver development program in the country. The one-day program is an extension of Cosmo-Sport's unique, limited-attendance Trackday Elite track event format where drivers can get on track in their own sports cars and recieve personalized, one-on-one driving instruction from a lineup of some of the nation's most accomplished professional racing drivers.</p>
<p>The new Data Workshop program takes this personalized learning format one step further, giving each participant an assigned pro racing instructor for the day while installing a Traqmate GPS Data Acquisition System in their cars for the ultimate learning experience. The small and portable Traqmate is a vehicle data acquisition device that uses a high-speed GPS receiver and high resolution accelerometers to track and record the speed of a vehicle, its absolute location, and forces acting on the vehicle.&nbsp; The computer software used to analyze the driver and vehicle data uses advanced mathematical algorithms to translate this data into visual form where it is easy to spot differences between drivers, vehicles, and sessions.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.cosmo-sport.com/welcome/rss-comments-entry-4584124.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>