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 […]
Category: Racing
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 […]
McLaren Ingenuity: A New Appreciation for the Performance Icon
One of the greatest Formula 1 legacies in history–McLaren–paired with an iconic venue like the Daytona International Speedway is a match made in heaven. With limited knowledge of the racing circuit, I ventured to Daytona this summer with my family. We enjoyed a front-row seat to the venue, reaching out to touch the 31-degree turns […]
The Real OG Turned Beast: The Honda CR-V Prototypes a New Era for IndyCar
Honda might have put a picnic table under the CR-V’s rear cargo area in the late 1990s to add to its quirkiness, but the CR-V has gradually evolved into a sophisticated road warrior. That evolution is apparent at your local Honda dealer, but more so in the CR-V’s power-hungry alter ego––The Beast. Over the last […]
An Electric Pickup Truck With a Pike’s Peak Victory
Ford is no stranger to outlandish electric race cars. In 2022, it unveiled an ultra-high-performance version of the Ford Transit EV at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, humbling supercars from Porsche, Ferrari, and McLaren at the British hill climb. The year after that, the improved SuperVan 4.2 made its appearance on the slopes of Pikes […]
Examining the Andretti F1 Controversy
Although it’s widely considered the most popular form of motorsports in the world, Formula 1 frequently finds itself mired in controversy. From spying allegations between McLaren and Ferrari in 2007 to accusations of drivers deliberately crashing their competition to win the championship (perhaps most notably when Michael Schumacher and Damon Hill collided in the 1994 […]
The Porsche Carrera Cup: The Beginner’s Guide to the Ultimate Porsche Racing Series
Are you a racing fan who also happens to love all things Porsche? There’s a series for that. Since its introduction nearly four decades ago, the Porsche Carrera Cup has been gaining steam worldwide. In 2021, it finally reached US borders with the inaugural Porsche Carrera Cup in North America. As of this writing, the […]
Cruising Altitude at the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
For over 100 years, racers have been flocking to Colorado’s Front Range to participate in one of motorsport’s most unique competitions. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), also known as The Race to the Clouds, might only cover 12.5 miles, but it’s a decidedly vertical 12.5 miles where racers gain almost 5,000 feet of […]
Track Record: Chevy’s IndyCar Dominance
Motorsport success has been part of the Chevy story since the automaker’s earliest days; in fact, it’s literally in Chevy’s DNA. While other major American automakers have long had a presence in the racing world, Chevy takes the pursuit personally. Browse the list of past Indianapolis 500 winners, and one name will stick out when […]
The Mustang Family Welcomes Powerful Additions for Its Newest Generation
From its reputation and trailblazing status to its sporty looks and guttural exhaust note, the Mustang looks every bit the sports car, but Ford hasn’t always put performance at the forefront when it comes to the original pony car. In part, this can be attributed to the Mustang’s iconic status. With so much hype and […]
Corvette Racing Is Dead, Long Live Corvette Racing
Step into your local Chevy dealer, take a quick look at the Chevy Corvette, and one thing immediately becomes clear. This is a car that wants to go fast. Introduced in 1953, the Corvette has been lauded as one of the country’s most original sports car creations. From its recognizable fiberglass bodywork to the famous […]
The Breakdown on Performance Brake Upgrades
While maybe not the most exciting upgrade you can do to your car, brakes are a vital ingredient in the mix to get faster track times. Being able to brake later when coming into a corner is a great way to get a cheeky overtake, and being able to go longer without experiencing brake fade […]
Does the 2024 Explorer ST Live Up to the Legacy?
When Ford unveiled the sixth generation of the Explorer for the 2020 model year, it included new options that established a fresh tone for the classic midsize SUV. Part off-road vehicle, part suburban family shuttle, and part race car, the Ford Explorer ST immediately made its presence felt in the “hot rod SUV” niche. It […]
The Four-Ton Missile: 5 Quick Cars the F-250 Power Stroke High Output Beats From 0 to 60
The Ford F-250 got a full redesign back in 2023, adding a number of options, including an updated 6.7L Power Stroke High Output turbo-diesel V8 that produces an otherworldly 500 hp and 1,200 lb-ft of torque, an amount of power formerly only available with heavy aftermarket modification, certainly not from a stock truck with a […]
From Karts to the Qatar Grand Prix: Climbing The Formula Racing Pyramid
With all the glitz, glamor, and high-speed thrills, not to mention its own Netflix series, Formula One tends to grab all the headlines. The open-wheeled, single-seater racing series might have made household names out of Hamilton, Verstappen, Leclerc, and the like, but it’s far from the only Formula racing series in town. While casual fans […]
What’s In A Name? Decoding The Toyota GR86
Walk into your local Oswego Toyota dealer, and you’re sure to find a car, truck, or SUV to suit any driver or driving style. From family-friendly SUVs to dynamic sedans and hard-working pickups like the Tundra and Tacoma, the Toyota lineup has something for everyone, including those who aren’t afraid to flirt with a little […]
The Nissan GT-R Skyline: An Icon on the Screen and on the Track
With so many thrilling models in the lineup, a quick look around your local Nissan dealer is sure to turn up all sorts of enticing prospects. Nissan is a bit of an anomaly in the auto world, crafting not only some of the industry’s most affordable models but also making its presence known in the […]
Leaning in to World Superbike
Since its debut in 2019, Netflix’s “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” documentary series has been one of the streaming giant’s breakout hits. The show has not only been a ratings bonanza for Netflix, it has also helped to achieve what many thought was once impossible: turn historically disinterested Americans into F1 fans. Formula One has […]
The Most Iconic Rally Cars of the Modern Era
Rally racing is an art form nearly as old as the automobile itself, dating back to around 1910. From the Pikes Peak hill climb to the long-distance Paris-Dakar rally, the sport challenges drivers’ skills at navigation, endurance driving, and carrying speed over terrain. Over the years, as technologies improved and television brought the sport to […]
Ford’s New Pony Is Bred to Race
A great poet once said, “A sports car is a sedan that dreamed of being a racecar and never woke up.” I don’t know how accurate that is, but if there’s anything to it, I have no doubt that the 2024 Ford Mustang GT3 is precisely the sort of racecar that would inspire such dreams. […]