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Watch a GT86 Lap Tsukuba Faster than a Ferrari
The Toyota GT86 TRD Griffon concept has managed a lap around Japan’s Tsukuba circuit in just 00:58.407, beating out high-horsepower cars like the Ferrari 458 and Lamborghini Gallardo.
Volkswagen Beetle Global Rallycross Racer Video, First Look
Volkswagen will be competing in this year’s Summer X Games with a pair of modified Beetles sporting over 560 hp.
Honda Civic WTCC Race is Wide and Wingy
Honda has released the first official photos of its 2014 Civic WTCC race car and although it’s covered with plenty of camouflage, the Civic is looking nice and mean.
Volkswagen Beetle Global Rallycross Racer Makes Over 560-HP
Tanner Foust and former F1 driver Scott Speed will pilot a pair of Volkswagen Beetles with some serious balls starting at the June Summer X Games in Austin, Texas.
Porsche 919 Hybrid Stars in ‘The Art of the Pit Stop’
This year, Porsche will return to the world-famous 24 Hours of Le Mans with its 919 Hybrid race car.
Nissan Unveils 400HP 1.5L Engine for ZEOD RC
Nissan’s Zero Emissions On Demand Race Car (ZEOD RC) will use a 1.5-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine capable of 400 hp.
Watch the 2014 24 Hours at Daytona Live Streaming Online
The first ever race of the new Tudor United SportsCar Championship will kick off this weekend with the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
Lexus IS F CCS-R Used to Test RC F Engine: Report
The Lexus IS F CCS-R was more than just a race car, the Japanese automaker used it to help develop its new RC F coupe.
Chevy Camaro Z/28.R Revealed Ahead of Rolex 24 Debut
Chevy is taking the new Camaro racing, and the brand has now unveiled the Camaro Z/28.R race car that will run in the GS class of the IMSA Continental Tires SportsCar Challenge.
Camaro Z/28, COPO Camaro Raise $1.35M for Charity
The first Chevrolet 2014 Camaro Z/28 sold for $650,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari F1 Car Nets $1.7M at Barrett-Jackson
A rare race car driven by Michael Schumacher crossed the Barrett-Jackson auction block today, earning $1.7 million and a round of applause as it revved up to 18,000 rpms.
Top 10 Future Collectible Cars
Ever wonder what new car could become a collectible in the future? Hagerty Insurance has released its “hot list” of this year’s vehicles that stand out as likely being a collectible within the next 25 years. To make a car eligible for the list, it must be produced within the 2014 model year and have…
Travis Pastrana Rejoins Subaru Rally Team USA
Travis Pastrana has ditched the Dodge Dart and will be rejoining the Subaru Rally Team for the 2014 Rally America Championship.
Acura TLX GT Race Car Video, First Look
Auto shows typically focus on new production models and forward-looking concept cars; racing usually takes a back seat. But check this out all you motorsports fans, Acura just revealed its TLX GT right here in Motown.
Acura TLX GT to Race Against Porsches, Ferraris
Acura just unveiled its TLX GT race car at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, announcing that it will compete in the top GT category of the Pirelli World Challenge.
10 Awesome Race Cars from the Tokyo Auto Salon
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The 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon isn’t all about show, there’s plenty of cars that go as well. With new regulations for the Super GT series for 2014, several automakers showed off their entrants for next year’s race season, while the Makuhari Messe was also packed with several of this year’s most successful motorsports machines. Check…
Nissan GT-R Nismo Race Car is a Tokyo Auto Salon Show Stopper
Competing in the Super GT’s top GT500 class, the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT500 race car looked right at home at the 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon.
Lexus RC F GT500 is Just Plain Fast Looking
Lexus has already previewed the street-legal RC F that will debut next week in Detroit, but it’s a different story at the 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon.
2015 Subaru WRX STI Endurance Racer Revealed
Subaru has unveiled its all-new WRX STI NBR Challenge race car that will compete at this year’s 24 Hours of Nurburgring race.
Honda NSX-GT Race Car Makes Tokyo Auto Salon Debut
Making its first public appearance at the 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon, the Honda NSX-GT will soon compete in its first season of Japanese Super GT racing, a year before the street car goes on sale.
Mazda Details 450-HP Diesel Race Car
Mazda has revealed more details on its prototype race cars that will be competing in the 2014 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship.
Honda Previews 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon Lineup
Honda has released a preview of customized vehicles heading to this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, including a wild Mugen-tuned version of its new Fit-based crossover.
Nissan Returns to Top Tier U.S. Sports Car Racing
Nissan is hoping to return to its glory days of sports car success by joining forces with Muscle Milk Pickett Racing and competing in the 2014 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship.
Porsche 919 Hybrid Officially Announced as LMP1 Racer
Porsche has officially named its newest LMP1 race car as the 919 hybrid.
