Along with brands such as Mitsubishi, Toyota, and Ford, the Subaru name has long been synonymous with rally racing. First popularized in Europe, this unique form of point-to-point racing requires vehicles that work equally well on paved, dirt, and even snowy surfaces. It was a natural fit for Subaru, and with numerous championships and wins, […]
Category: Racing
How to Get Into (Legal) Racing and What You Need to Know
There’s no adrenaline rush quite like what racing provides. Whether it’s banging doors on a quarter-mile oval, hitting 180 mph on a superspeedway, or hanging onto the handlebars as your motorcycle careens through the esses, racing is a thrilling, rewarding sport. But for anyone who wants to go from the couch to the cockpit, it […]
The Return of Ford Racing: Inside the Ford Performance Rebrand
Since its earliest days, the Ford Motor Company has been synonymous with motorsports and going fast. Ford is to racing as apple pie is to vanilla ice cream. They belong together. On September 4, 2025, Ford made that official to anyone who might still doubt their commitment, rebranding its “Ford Performance” division as “Ford Racing.” […]
Is the Corvette ZR1X a Hypercar? Putting the Debate to Rest
With the 2026 Corvette ZR1X, an absolutely marvelous piece of machinery, Chevrolet has introduced what can effectively be called a new and true American hypercar. It’s one of the most advanced vehicles from the company, maybe the most advanced Chevy ever. Never mind the hybrid electric all-wheel drive, which is impressive enough—the performance is out […]
Clone Wars: The Best One-Make Racing Series and Why They Matter
There’s something in our soul that craves speed and competition. The Romans were racing chariots around the Colosseum in the first century BC. In 1875, horses began thundering down the track at Churchill Downs. NASCAR’s roots were planted in the 1940s among thrill seekers and moonshiners. Add in countless other examples, and it’s clear that […]
GR Sport: The Gazoo Gateway
Over the decades, Toyota has built a reputation and record that is coveted by many within the motorsports community. The Celica GT-Four, Yaris Rally1, Hilux Dakar, and, of course, the iconic Supra are just a few examples of stones that have paved the way in the brand’s “Roads build people, and people build cars” mentality. […]
High-Speed Fun on a Budget: The World of Lightweight Track Cars
At an average cost of $16 million, few drivers have the funds needed to splurge on a full-fledged Formula 1 car. Built from scratch and outfitted with engines that ring in around $10 million, each F1 car is a wholly original automotive creation with a price tag to match. Rounding the tight turns at Monaco […]
A Brief Look Into the World of Street Legal Race Cars
There are moments in automotive history that stand out from the everyday evolution of vehicles: the addition of a front windscreen, seatbelts, the great big winged sedans of the 1950s, pony cars, off-road vehicles, very small coupes with amazing gas mileage, and hybrids. But for a brief moment in the late 1990s, right before the […]
Will NASCAR Go Electric?
EVs aren’t coming to motorsports—they’re already here. The FIA paved the way with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in 2014. Its success led to other international series like FIA ETCR (Electric Touring Car Racing), the Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy, the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup, and the FIA Rallycross World Championship to showcase high-speed […]
The Most Famous Race Tracks in the US
Almost as long as cars have existed, people have raced them. From early point-to-point races like the 1908 New York to Paris event to modern short tracks, superspeedways, and road courses, thousands of circuits have existed in the past 150 years. Today, the National Speedway Directory and RacingIn.com estimate there are over 1,200 active race […]
Ford Bronco Stroppes, Drops Wildtrak, and Rolls On With New Off-Road Trim
Limited edition vehicles give automakers the perfect excuse to honor a legendary model, celebrate an anniversary, or recognize an important historical figure. The last approach is particularly popular with companies naming their cars after former racing champs (McLaren Senna, GMA T.50s Niki Lauda), a pioneering patriarch (Ferrari Enzo), family members (Lotus Elise, Ferrari Dino), and, […]
What Does Lamborghini’s Departure from WEC Mean for Their Motorsport Future?
Driving a car in the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship race series pretty much sums up a serious dream job for about 80% of the automotive enthusiast population. A shockwave rippled around the world when Lamborghini confirmed they would not participate in the 2025 FIA WEC. Fear not, aspiring Lamborghini race drivers. […]
Cupra Arrives in IMSA: What it Means for Racing Fans and Everyday Drivers
On October 10, the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) released a short but fascinating press release: Cupra had officially been approved as the 19th automotive manufacturer to compete in one of the sanctioning body’s series. In 2025, the nameplate will enter the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge using its Leon VZ TCR model. Cupra’s debut is […]
Does Genesis Have What It Takes to Challenge Endurance Racing?
The news came quietly on September 12, 2024, with a simple two-paragraph statement: Genesis and Hyundai Motorsport would be joining LMDh, part of the premier endurance racing class that competes in the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) SportsCar Championship and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) World Endurance Championship (WEC). Although they didn’t offer any […]
What Is Honda Performance Development?
Have you ever been to a Honda dealer, seen the HPD emblem on a vehicle, and wondered what it stood for? Racing enthusiasts will likely clue you in on its meaning straight away. HPD stands for “Honda Performance Development,” and it has been the high-octane arm of the brand here in America for decades. Most […]
Previewing the 2024 Rainforest Challenge Grand Final
Hardcore off-roaders already have the dates from November 29th to December 9th circled on their calendars. That’s when the 27th annual Rainforest Challenge Grand Final will bring participants from around the globe together in Malaysia for an event that tests humans and machines in equal measure. Named one of the world’s toughest off-road events, it […]
Mazda Spirit Racing: Renewing a Tradition of Going Fast
For decades, Mazda has been known for quick cars that inspire exhilaration for their drivers. Their motto is literally “Zoom-Zoom.” Mazda debuted two concept cars at the annual Tokyo Auto Salon show in January 2024 as part of a new sub-brand: Mazda Spirit Racing. Dubbed the Spirit Racing RS and the Spirit Racing 3, these […]
The Koenigsegg Jesko Swedish Hypercar Arrives in America
August 17 and 18, 2024, were big days for US hypercar fans. On the 17th, the Koenigsegg Jesko made its official American debut at The Quail Motorsports Gathering in Carmel, California. The following day, Koenigsegg presented the first Jesko to a US customer, with hypercar enthusiast F.J. Miller receiving the honors. Despite small tweaks to […]
The RB17: A Look at Red Bull’s First Car Sold to the Public
Red Bull has said for decades that they can give you wings. Soon, 50 fortunate drivers will get to experience how a Red Bull-manufactured car does the same. On July 12, 2024, Red Bull unveiled the RB17 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England following years of development and testing. Designed by longtime Red […]
The Bronco in Motorsports: A Victorious History
When the Ford Bronco reappeared on showroom floors in 2021, it was more than the return of a famous off-road vehicle after a quarter-century hiatus. It also marked a new era for one of the most famous racing automobiles. The Bronco has long been a trusted steed in off-road racing circles, and with new Broncos […]