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 […]
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NASCAR is Poised to Deliver the Ultimate Race Car in 2023
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 […]
Bringing Color to Racing: National Liveries in Motorsports
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 […]
The Importance of Toyota Gazoo Racing
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, […]
Chevy Makes Some of the Fastest Engines in the World
Chevrolet’s roots were started in the heart of one of the greatest race drivers of all time when Louis Chevrolet was recruited to be a founding member of a motor company. Louis Chevrolet has been granted posthumous recognition for his incredible driving skill and contributions to the automotive world, and he leaves behind the legacy […]
Toyota Takes the Win at the 2021 24 Hours of Le Mans
This weekend saw the 89th running of the world’s oldest and greatest endurance race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Held on the Circuit de la Sarthe, a combination of race track and public roads through the French countryside, Le Mans is a grueling challenge for cars and drivers. After an early morning start on […]
2020 NASCAR Preview: Teams to Watch
If you’ve ever searched for a “Chevy dealer near me,” you’ve probably heard of Hendrick Motorsports. Even if you’re not a NASCAR fan, you’ve likely run into Rick Hendrick, the chairman of the nation’s largest privately held automotive dealership group, during your search for a new or used car. Coming upon this is not an […]
A Up Close and Personal Profile On Hendrick Motorsports
Home to a wide range of new and used cars for sale, any Rick Hendrick dealership is a local staple, known for their community work, and wide sweeping services. However, fans of NASCAR will also be quite familiar with the Rick Hendrick name. Known for their sweeping wins in NASCAR’s Premier division, Rick Hendrick Motorsports […]