Nico

I’ve been asked this question more than once: “Why Glowingbrakes?”

I will then execute my now well-rehearsed routine of explaining how brake discs can actually glow red hot when they achieve a sufficiently high temperature. This is usually followed by a short moment of silence as my victim suppresses the burning urge to ask for a better illustration, in order cease the torrent of technical gobbledegook that would otherwise pour out of my mouth.

So, why Glowingbrakes? Here’s why:

(Photo: Schlegelmilch Photography)

This is actually a picture of Ralf Schumacher taken at Monza, Italy, in 2001, back when he was still racing with the then BMW Williams Team.

Hence, Glowingbrakes - because brakes glow.