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SCCA Responds to Ford Mustang Protest at Mid-Ohio
Earlier, we reported that Ford Mustang Race Teams sat out at the SCCA World Challenge race at Mid-Ohio as an act of protest, and the series has now spoken out regarding the issue.
Ford Mustang SCCA Race Teams Sit Out Mid-Ohio in Protest – Video
At the recent Mid-Ohio SCCA World Challenge race, Ford Mustang Boss 302 race teams staged a protest against the series by parking all of their race cars in pit lane after the initial formation lap.
Honda Tests New Turbo Engine in Civic WTCC Racer
Honda‘s new Civic race car has just undergone its first tests for the FIA World Touring Car Championship, using a new engine that could foreshadow the brand’s future.
Win a 2013 Ford Fusion Customized by NASCAR Drivers – Videos
Ford has teamed up with its NASCAR drivers for a 2013 Fusion giveaway promotion, with a grand prize winner receiving a brand-new 2013 Ford Fusion that has been customized with options selected by one of nine Ford Sprint Cup drivers.
2013 Chevy Camaro NASCAR Race Car Revealed
The 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series is getting a new addition to its racing lineup in the form of a Chevrolet Camaro, revealed today by the company.
Toyota Yaris With Lexus-Style Spindle-Grille Spotted in Chinese Diagrams
These photos of an aggressive-looking three-door Toyota Yaris have just surfaced in the Chinese media.
NASCAR Rumored for Second Stop in Canada
Several years ago NASCAR headed North and crossed the border into Canada, with the Nationwide series running on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in downtown Montreal. Now it appears as though NASCAR may be signing a second venue just outside the nation’s largest city.
Mazda Rotary to Make History at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
For over a century, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has hosted more race cars than one can count thanks to the annual Indy 500. But this weekend, when it hosts the Grand-Am Brickyard Grand Prix, the track will emit the sound of a rotary engine for its very first time.
AJ Allmendinger Fails Second Drug Test, Suspended Indefinitely
AJ Allmendinger has been suspended indefinitely from NASCAR, after his backup ‘B’ urine test came back positive for a banned substance.
Audi Driver Dindo Capello Retires from Prototype Racing
For decades, Dindo Capello and Audi have terrorized the race tracks, claiming victory after victory, but the 48-year-old Italian driver has decided to step down from prototype racing.
Lotus Evora GX Set for Grand Am Debut
The Rolex Series’ GX class won’t kick off until 2013, but that won’t stop Lotus from entering its Evora GX in this year’s Grand-Am Rolex Series as a GT entry.
Watch Three Lexus LFAs Dance at the Hands of Performance Drivers
When Lexus has a party it puts cars on the dance floor to show off. These three LFA supercars at a Toyota Gala do not dissapoint in the video.
Bernie Ecclestone Offers to Help the Nurburgring
By waiving his usual sanctioning fee and offering to cover all the costs associated with hosting an F1 race at the Nurburgring, Bernie Ecclestone is offering a helping hand to the distraught racing complex — but there’s a catch.
Watch a Honda Civic Si Transformed into a Race Car in 7 Minutes – Video
Ever wonder what it takes to build a race car? Honda believes it’s easier than you may think and the Japanese automaker decided to release a video showcasing the steps taken to convert a run-of-the-mill 2012 Civic Si to a competitive race car for World Challenge.
B-Spec Shootout Announced for SCCA National Championship Runoffs
SCCA and Pirelli World Challenge will be adding a B-Spec Shootout at the SCCA National Championship Runoffs, which will kick off on September 20th at Road America.
SRT Viper GTS-R Race Debut Set for Mid-Ohio – Video
We are probably more excited than SRT is for the Viper’s return to the American Le Man Series, but the brand and its race team has finally announced that the GTS-R will make it highly anticipated race debut at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Challenge from August 2 through 4.
AJ Allmendinger’s Suspension Possibly Caused by Energy Drink
Last week, Penske Racing driver AJ Allmendinger was suspended by NASCAR after failing a drug test, much to his surprise. Allmendinger now believes that an energy drink may have resulted in the failed drug test.
Toyota Emirates Drifting Team Formed Around GT 86 – Video
Toyota is embracing its GT 86 model in many different ways worldwide, one of which is launching its own drifting team in the United Arab Emirates.
Acura ILX Could Go Racing in World Challenge, Grand Am Says PR Boss
Yesterday Acura announced it would field a two car effort at the 25 Hours of Thunderhill race later this year using its new ILX sports sedan. Now Acura has revealed that racing plans for the ILX might not stop there.
SRT Viper GTS-R to Make Racing Debut at Petit Le Mans
Earlier in April, SRT revealed its Viper GTS-R race car that is destined to return to the American Le Mans Series this year and now we know when.
Audi R8 Le Mans Prototype Race Car Heading to RM Auctions
Heading to the 2012 RM Auctions at Monterey will be a rare opportunity to own an Audi R8 Le Mans Prototype race car.
AJ Allmendinger Fails Drug Test, Suspended by NASCAR
AJ Allmendinger will be replaced by Sam Hornish Jr. at the upcoming Daytona race after failing a random NASCAR drug test.
Caterham F1 Team Show off Driving Skills, by Playing Soccer – Video
With the British Grand Prix kicking off this weekend, Caterham Formula One drivers Heikki Kovalainen and Vitaly Petrov decided to flex their driving skills in conjunction with the Queen Park Rangers (QPR) football team.
Brumos Racing to Offer Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Car
To celebrate its 2011 Rolex Grand-Am GT championship, Brumos Racing has teamed up with Porsche Motorsport North America to offer five limited edition 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup race cars.
