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NASCAR goes Fuel Injected – Finally
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Given political pressure placed on motorsports organizations to improve efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint, it was only a matter of time before NASCAR made some concessions – replacing carburetors with EFI systems is seen by many as a logical move.
Bentley Exhibit Offers Rare Glimpse Into The World of Designing Prestige Automobiles
In addition, there’s also an element of heritage in the exhibit, drawing from 90 years of design and creativity, looking at how signature ‘Bentley’ traits, such as sweeping curves on the flanks of the car; the infamous ‘Teddy Bear Ears’ and inverted needles on instruments, came into being and why many are still used to...
Tanner Foust Temporarily Retiring from Formula DRIFT
In the most shocking drifting-related news we’ve heard thus far in 2011, Tanner Foust will be taking a temporary retirement from the world of American drifting, announcing today that Formula DRIFT will not be on his schedule of events to attend this year. This is after hearing rumors that the new Papadakis Racing Scion tC…
Lexus Offers LFA Driver Training Program
Included are racing theory sessions, technical demonstrations, as well as performance limit exercises and plenty of track time, with coaching by professional motorsports drivers and instructors.
Challenger,Viper plants, to be featured on Nat Geo television
Both episodes will provide the general public with a rare and unique view into what goes on behind the scenes, when it comes to building two of the most memorable cars to hit the road in recent years.
GM Performance Parts Announces 2011 LSX Challenge Series
To continue promoting the sport of drag racing, GM Performance Parts will be putting on the LSX Challenge Series restricting entry to GM production-based LS and GM Performance Parts LSX engines and engine components. The LSX Challenge Series will be a four-race points drag racing series, ending at the 5th annual LSX Shootout which will…
Camaro SS Convertible Indy 500 Pace Car Sells for $225,000 at Barrett-Jackson
As part of the deal, the winning bidder would take delivery of the car at the track on Memorial Day weekend and also be allowed to actually drive their latest toy during the parade laps of the actual race. Bear in mind this Camaro is a festival car, not the actual pacer, but still, what...
Grabber Blue Ford Mustang Boss 302 Fetches $450,000 at Barrett-Jackson Auction
When Ford unveiled the 2012 Mustang Boss 302, the decision was made to limit the choice of colors. As a result, perhaps the most iconic hue was left out – Grabber Blue. Since then Ford has recanted – sort of. You see, just one official Grabber-Blue Boss 302 has been (and only ever will be)…
‘Aston Martin On Ice’ Lets You Take a Cool Ride For a Spin
We know, it sounds like either a hipster drink or a cheesy figure skating show, but “Aston Martin On Ice” is really a cool driving event that’s held at the St. Moritz resort in Switzerland. Aston Martin enthusiasts will have the chance to take a full range of the automaker’s vehicles out for a frosty…
Pontiac Museum is a Go, But Not in Michigan
The museum will be located in downtown Pontiac, IL in the town square on North Mill Street. Dye will be loaning some of the cars from his own collection, while others are likey to come from other collections or individual enthusiasts.
One-Off Grabber Blue Boss 302 Mustang Heading to Barrett-Jackson
Ford has decided to paint one of it’s hot new 444 horsepower 2012 Boss 302s in the famed hue, and auction the car at Barrett-Jackson’s Westworld event.
Very First Dodge Charger Headed to Auction
In 1999 it was acquired by noted dream car collector Joe Bortz who had it restored at no expense. In fact Bortz went a step further and had one of the original, hand built Hemi engines installed, thus creating the car’s ‘should have been’ original configuration.
Toyo Tires Dakar Rally Blog Lets You Get Close to the Action
And if you can’t get in the action physically, then you can ride along with the Toyo Tires/Speed Energy team which is campaigning two Hummer H3s, one driven by legendary NASCAR hotshoe Robby Gordon.
Carroll Shelby’s 1965 Cobra S/C 427 Headed to the Auction Block
Built using an original AC body from Britain, it was completed for Carroll Shelby personally and along with the car the winning bidder will receive original paperwork verifying ol’ Shel as the car’s original owner.
Fuji Speedway Hosts Lexus LFA Challenge at Toyota Motorsports Festival [Video]
Toyota recently celebrated its 10th anniversary of the Toyota Motorsports Festival, and what better way to show off what Toyota Motorsports is all about than to assemble a team of flagship Lexus LFA supercars in various colors and taking them all out to the track at Fuji Speedway? That’s exactly what Toyota did, and we’re…
Rhys Millen Teases Us with Climb Attack Brazil Video
With all the other drivers out there releasing some crazy and insane videos showing off their driving prowess, it’s no surprise that Rhys Millen isn’t far behind with his own feature. And we have to give Rhys a little credit given just how busy his schedule is these days – between drifting, time attacking, hill…
Mecum Sells McDorman Collection for $7 Million
Not only is that impressive in itself, but so was the collection of cars he amassed, some 150 prime machines, including a fistful of Corvettes.
One Millionth Ranger Rover Donated to Charity
And to mark the occasion, the actual one-millionth example to roll off the Solihull assembly line in the UK – a black Vogue Autobiography edition, will be donated to British Charity Help for Heroes.
Russo and Steele Moves to Different Site for Scottsdale 2011
For it’s 2011 auction, slated to take place on January 9-23 2011; Russo and Steele will also incorporate a Losberger structure – a German manufactured clear span ‘aluminum’ hall; designed to provide greater protection than a traditional tent.
RM Auctions to Sell-Off One of the World’s Largest Muscle Car Collections
Now, 55 cars in the collection are to be sold at auction, RM putting together a single vendor sale in Gainsville, GA on November 13.
NASCAR Hall of Fame Struggles to Woo Fans, Make Money
The museum has received glowing reviews both from the press and the fans who’ve attended, but the problem seems to be getting people through the door.
James Bond’s Famous Aston DB5 to be Joined by ‘Die Another Day’ Jaguar XKR and More
This was one of three such cars prepared for filming that featured all-wheel drive and an onboard weapons system and until recently was the property of the Jaguar Heritage Trust.
Bidder Reneges on $700,000 Bugatti Veyron Purchase at Barrett-Jackson [video]
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“First, he said he didn’t bid, then he said he was ‘trying to help,’” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of B-J. “The bottom line is, he said he wouldn’t buy it and we booted him.”
Camaro Convertible Sells for Over $200,000 at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas
What was interesting, is that apart from the first and second highest priced cars that sold – a 2008 Bugatti Veyron ($770,000) and 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren ($412,500); the other three were General Motors products.
