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 […]
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. […]
Ford has produced some of the most iconic race cars of all time. Many are widely unknown to the general public, but have won several titles in addition to simply being ultra-cool speed demons. Additionally, some of the most important figures in racing have driven these cars. You may not be able to find Ford’s […]
I love to celebrate a good anniversary, don’t you? It was such a shame that the A90 Supra was released just a hair too late to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first Toyota Celica Supra, introduced in 1979, but at least next year provides the chance to celebrate 45 years of Supra! What was […]
Two decades on, there’s still something to be said about the Nissan 350Z. Yes, the 350Z and 370Z have been replaced by the simply-named Nissan Z. While everyone is enamored with the latest and greatest, though, sometimes it’s important to go back and look at some of the groundbreaking steps taken to get to where […]
Some cars don’t just have a history; they make history, changing the industry in profound ways. The Honda Accord is one of those vehicles and had an immediate impact on the automotive industry when it first rolled onto the scene nearly fifty years ago. Renowned for its reliability, performance, efficiency, and sleek styling, the Honda […]
Our insatiable need for speed and the pursuit of more power is everywhere you look, from our search for the fastest cars to motorcycles like the Harley-Davidson Road Glide for sale. But doesn’t that seem counterintuitive? Isn’t the Road Glide a long-distance tourer designed for comfort? The Road Glide delivers the signature Harley-Davidson rumble, but […]
Pony cars and V8 engines go together like ice cream and apple pie. If you don’t have eight cylinders under the hood of your Camaro, Mustang, or Challenger, then get ready for all the withering comments you’ll receive from enthusiasts of American muscle. However, if you look past the preconceptions, you might just be amazed […]
Almost as soon as it was invented, the horseless carriage was put to use for racing. The 24 Hours of Le Mans just celebrated its 100th anniversary, meaning that by 1923 enough rich playboys were racing each other to justify major organized events. Bentley, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, and Jaguar all have roots in racing, […]
On March 31, the Toyota GR Cup kicked off, and it’s not just Toyota fans that should be excited—anyone with even a passing interest in motorsports should be paying attention to this one. With a fantastic-looking inaugural season, the GR Cup is ready to open up single-make racing to a wider range of drivers and […]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to race a sports car? Have you experienced the thrill of watching or participating in a stage rally? Rallies have been around almost as long as the automobile itself. The first official rally race was the Monte Carlo Rally, which had its inaugural event in 1911. […]
If your exposure to motorsports is basically limited to ads on major cable networks, you might think that professional automotive racing is essentially represented by NASCAR and Formula One. These are, after all, the most famous and heavily-advertised leagues (with IndyCar being a credible third fiddle here in North America). But the truth is that […]
Okay, pony car lovers, you drivers who crave an engine that roars so loud it shakes the earth beneath you and makes you a menace to your neighborhood but the secret envy of half those looky-loos. Yeah, we’re talking to you. You know you anticipate the release of the new Ford Mustang every year. The […]
If you love cars, there’s a good chance you like racing, too—whether it’s showcasing the best performance technology or just a thrilling display of competitive driving. Naturally, like any sport, there are many ways everyday folks can get involved that don’t include, A) becoming the main character of your own movie by getting dropped in […]
There’s an old expression that goes along the lines of, “those who can’t do, teach.” If the information we’re sharing here today is any indication, this expression deserves to be tossed out of the window entirely. For those who are on the outside of the worlds of off-roading or high-octane performance looking in, there are […]
Monza, Spa, Monaco. These names are music to the ears of any gearhead, conjuring images of tight chicanes, hairpin turns, and long straights suffused with the nose-tingling scent of high-octane fuel. These famous racetracks are among the world’s most iconic; monuments to the world of motorsport that, for at least one weekend every year, become […]
2022 marks the 90th anniversary of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. However, in addition to the historic significance, this year will mark an inflection point for the cars racing around the Circuite de la Sarthe. The decision to lower the cost of entry to Le Mans’ top prototype class is about to pay […]
On March 17, 2022, a panel consisting of Steve Phelps, Jim France, Rick Hendrick, Jim Campbell, Stu Grant, Pierre Fillon, and John Doonan made a remarkable announcement at Sebring: NASCAR had established a plan to make a return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023, 47 years after American stock cars last thundered […]
Have you ever wondered why they call it “British Racing Green?” Thought about why Ferrari and the color red are inseparable? Or stopped to question why a disproportionate number of American muscle cars are blue with white racing stripes? It turns out that all of these questions have the same answer. In the early days […]
When you think about Toyota, the first thought that comes to your mind is likely that of consumer-grade automobiles. Sedans, SUVs, hybrids, and the like have all been continuous parts of Toyota’s success. However, Toyota also has a rich history of building high-performance cars and competing in professional motorsports. Its top-level team is Gazoo Racing, […]
