Formula One

Every automaker attempts to find the perfect balance of performance and streetability. Whether it's a special trim level, like STI, Evolution or AMG, or just the brand as a whole (Porsche) companies know that enthusiasts want to be in something fast and fun every time they drive, even if it's to pick up milk. Some companies push the envelope of what's acceptable, like Toyota "sport tuning" a minivan, or in this case, Hulme calling the 2011 CanAm (pictured above) a road car.

Named after New Zealand's only F1 champion, Denny Hulme (1967), CanAm aims to bring the excitement of an F1 car to the street. Well, it does move on the road, so technically that counts. Make the jump to see the specs and find out the idea behind New Zealand's Hulme Supercars Ltd.

The PS3 has awesome graphics and a growing library, the XBOX360 has the hot titles and a fantastic online experience, and the Wii has an active fun factor times 10. But what none of these systems can duplicate is the thrill of real racing. Sure, playing GranTurismo 5 and Forza 3 are a blast but they may just not be immersive enough for some folks. Even though Formula1 2009 on the Wii allows for a bit more involvement, turning a steering wheel in the air and screaming at everyone won't cut it for the real enthusiast.

What you need to do is man-up and cop the Cruden Hexatech IV racing simulator, a massive sit-in video game that delivers the complete exhilaration of whipping around  myriad courses at hyper-speeds. It even gives you convincing steering-wheel feedback and allows you to get a taste of actual G-Force.

In the world of motorsports, your image is only as good as your watch sponsor. Well, not exactly, but basically the better the racing team, the more prestigious the timepiece. Ferrari is matched up with Panerai, McLaren is with TAG Heuer and Williams is cozy with Oris. Brawn GP has been an amazing standout this year and is in the lead to grab the Formula One championship title. So if you are blitzing the rest of the field you absolutely must have a watch sponsor that sets you apart from the competition as well. But unfortunately, this team has a rather barren sponsorship list. However, all things come in good time. Enter a new partnership with Graham-London that lets Brawn GP show everyone that they have officially arrived.