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Porsche Reflects on Le Mans as it Readies for 2014 Campaign – Videos
As Porsche readies its return to Le Mans racing in 2014 with an all-new LMP1 race car, the German automaker has taken the time to reflect on its past campaigns and dominance in the racing series.
Radical RXC is a Race Car for the Streets
Known for living up to its name, Radical has built some of the world’s fastest sports racing cars over the last decade, and its newest model will be the automaker’s most road-ready yet.
2013 Porsche GT3 Cup Car Live Photos from Germany
At Porsche’s ‘Night of Champions’ event in Weissach, Germany this weekend, the automaker unveiled its newest generation of GT3 Cup race cars.
2013 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Car Revealed With First-Ever Paddle Shifters
Porsche has unveiled its 2013 911 GT3 Cup race car, powered by a 3.8-liter, flat-six engine with 460 hp, which is 10-hp more than its predecessor.
Porsche LMP1 Race Car Set 2013 Debut
Porsche is hard at work preparing its new LMP1 race car, with the German automaker planning for a mid-2013 debut.
Toyota Announces TMG GT86 Cup for ‘Ring VLN Series
Toyota has announced a new race league, exclusively open to the GT86 CS-V3 race cars, that will run within the Nürburgring-based VLN series starting in 2013.
Nissan GT-R Sets Record at Road Atlanta – Video
TopSpeed Motorsports and Leh Keen has set a new Nissan GT-R lap record and NASA TTR record at Road Atlanta with a lap time of 1:23.8.
Chevrolet SS Production Model Teased in NASCAR Video Debut
Last week, Chevrolet and Hendrick Motorsports unveiled its 2013 SS NASCAR race car, hinting at what to expect when the production model debuts.
Caterham Expanding Operations, Adding Models to Lineup
Thanks to new owner Tony Fernandes and a joint venture with Renault, Caterham is set to expand its operations and add additional models to its lineup including conventional sedans and coupes.
Aston Martin Upping its US Racing Efforts
Aston Martin has announced its U.S. plans for the 2013 race season, teaming up with The Racers Group (TRG) to bring 10 new race cars for the upcoming motorsport season.
BMW Z4 GTE Confirmed for 2013 American Le Mans Series
BMW has confirmed that it will return to the American Le Mans Series in 2013 with a new GTE-class Z4, scheduled to debut at the Twelve Hours of Sebring in March 2013.
Porsche to Compete in 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans
Porsche will be making a return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans next year, competing in the GTE class with two 991-based 911 RSR race cars.
FIA Formula E Championship to Compete on Streets of Rome
Rome has signed on to be the first European city to welcome the FIA Formula E Championship in 2014, adding another city full of rich, storied automotive history to the series’ growing schedule.
2013 Chevy SS NASCAR Unveiled, Previews SS Sedan
Chevrolet just unveiled its newest entrant for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, the 2013 Chevy SS.
2014 Mazda6 Diesel to Race in 2013 Grand-Am Series
Mazda is no stranger to motorsports, and following the recent unveiling of the Diesel Mazda6, the company announced that it will be taking its midsized diesel sedan to the racetrack during the 2013 Grand-Am series.
Bentley Continental GT3 Makes North American Debut: 2012 LA Auto Show
On the eve of the 2012 LA Auto Show‘s kickoff, Bentley unveiled its Continental GT3 Concept Racer in America for the first time.
Infiniti, Red Bull Racing Extend Partnership
Infiniti and Red Bull Racing are extending their partnership originally established back in March 2011, with the Japanese automaker set to become a major technical partner starting with the 2013 Formula One season.
Subaru, Renault Considering WTCC Entries
Possibly joining Citroen and Honda in the 2014 World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) season are automakers Subaru and Renault.
2013 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 Released – Video
Nissan’s tuning and racing outfit Nismo has just rolled out the latest version of its FIA GT3 spec race car, the 2013 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3.
TGIF[R-S]: The Most Important Car at SEMA 2012
The FR-S fervor that was last week’s SEMA show is now starting to come down. While almost every aftermarket company featured their latest product on the Scion or Subaru coupe, I took a moment to talk to the owners of what I believe is the most important FR-S of the show.
Range Rover Evoque Dakar Rally Racer Revealed
Over a year ago, Excite Rallye Raid Team announced that it would be competing in the Dakar Rally with a race-prepped Range Rover Evoque. The British rally team has unveiled the first photos of its Dakar Rally competitor.
Race Cars of the 2012 SEMA Show
The world’s largest aftermarket car parts expo isn’t just about wild tuner cars. In fact, race cars make up a large selection of vehicles on display.
Nissan Altima V8 Race Car Makes Video Debut
Just a mere few days after its official unveiling, Nissan has already taken its Altima V8 Supercar out onto the race track for some shakedown runs.
Stout Racing World Challenge Scion FR-S Revealed: 2012 SEMA Show
The Stout Racing Scion FR-S, which will compete in the SCCA World Challenge series next year, was unveiled today at the 2012 SEMA Show.
