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United SportsCar Racing: The Official Name of Merged ALMS, Grand-Am Series
The American Le Mans Series and Grand-Am have decided on a name for their newly-merged series, United SportsCar Racing, and will become official when the two organizations begin racing together in 2014.
Acura ‘Gears Up’ to Take NSX Racing
Honda has made clear its intentions to take the NSX racing, both in its home country of Japan, and America, and with the announcement of a new technical partnership today that becomes a step closer to reality.
2013 Porsche 911 GT3 R Updates Include Even More Massive Spoiler
Porsche may have introduced an all-new 911 last year, but its racing division is still pushing ahead with the previous generation 997 chassis, adding updates for 2013 including one absolutely massive rear spoiler.
Renault Alpine Returning to Le Mans After 35 Years
For the first time in 35 years, Renault will be competing in the European Le Mans Series this year with its Alpine brand.
Aston Martin GT3 Cup Spec Series Announced
To celebrate its centenary, Aston Martin has announced the inaugural GT3 Cup, with entries open to both the Aston Martin DBRS9 and the Vantage GT3.
Formula E Charging into Two U.S. Cities in 2014
The all-electric racing series, Formula E, is finalizing it’s inaugural 2014 season with 8 cities chosen to host races, including L.A. and Miami.
Race Cars of the 2013 Geneva Motor Show: Mega Gallery
You didn’t think we would head to Europe for the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and not snap photos of all the race cars, did you?
Hyundai i20 WRC Gets Upgraded in Time for Geneva Motor Show
As Hyundai gets ready to take on the 2014 FIA World Rally Championship with its i20 WRC, the Korean automaker is showing off an upgraded version of its race car at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
Rod Millen, Monster Tajima to Battle at Pikes Peak
Two of Pikes Peak’s most seasoned veterans will have a showdown at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb when Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima and Rod Millen face off in the Electric Auto Division.
Nissan Returning to 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2014 with Electric Technology
Nissan has announced that it’ll return to the 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours with an innovative project showcasing electric technology.
What Time is the Daytona 500 On?
Despite the horrific accident at Daytona yesterday, the Daytona 500 will kick off today, February 24th, at 1:00 pm EST.
2014 Chevrolet SS Stars in New Ads Ahead of Daytona 500 Debut
The 2014 Chevrolet SS NASCAR race car will see its race debut this weekend at the Daytona 500, and the American automaker has released a pair of advertisements to celebrate its newest model.
BMW Z4 GTE ALMS Race Car Previewed in Stunning New Video
With the recent debut of the Z4 GTE race car, a replacement for the M3 GT in the American Le Mans Series, BMW is now showcasing the new model in a stunning video.
Nissan GT Academy Winners ‘Too Fast’ to Race
It might sound strange, but a two-car effort aimed at the British GT Championship has been refused for being too fast.
Global RallyCross Gets Legit
Global RallyCross has named SCCA Pro Racing as its sanctioning body, and SCCA Pro Racing will provide sanctioning for all nine rounds of the 2013 GRC Championship.
Toyota Reveals Updated Racer in Search of Le Mans Glory
Last year, Toyota faced disappointment competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans with its TS030 Hybrid, but finished off the race season strong, claiming two victories and looking to topple Audi’s reign this year.
MINI Pulls Off First-Ever Unassisted Backflip in the Snow – Video
MINI has released a full video of Guerlain Chicherit nailing the world’s first backflip in a car.
BMW Z4 GTE ALMS Racer Revealed
BMW has revealed its Z4 GTE race car that will compete in the 2013 ALMS season, replacing the BMW M3 GT car that is retiring from competition.
Danica Patrick is First Woman to Win Daytona 500 Pole
Danica Patrick has become the first woman to win the pole position at a NASCAR top-division race and she did so today during qualifying for the biggest event of the year, the Daytona 500.
Watch a 2013 Ford Fusion Transition into a NASCAR – Video
Rule changes for the 2013 NASCAR season have allowed automakers to make their race cars more closely resemble their factory production counterparts as we’ve seen with the new Ford NASCAR Fusion.
2014 Chevrolet SS Debuts at Daytona 500 as a 415 hp, Performance-Luxury Sedan
Finally, the V8 powered sport-sedan from Chevrolet has been revealed, sporting both impressive performance credentials and luxury goods.
Nissan Altima V8 Supercars’ Liveries Unveiled
Nissan Motorsport has unveiled its four-car Altima race team that will compete in this year’s V8 Supercar Championship.
Paul Dallenbach to Pilot Hyundai Genesis Time Attack Coupe at Pikes Peak
Veteran Pikes Peak driver Paul Dallenbach will drive the record-setting Genesis Coupe for the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Radical Cup Series Heading to America
A new racing series is set to hit America this year and it promises to be radical. After successful series in the UK, Middle East, Europe, and Australia, the Radical Cup is set to hit our shores.
