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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Forced to Skip Two Races: Concussion to Blame
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s hopes for a championship this year has all but disappeared after his second concussion in six weeks will force him to sit out the next two races.
Lola Cars Officially Ceases Operations
Lola is far from being a household name, but it’s one of the biggest companies in motorsports. Specializing in working behind the scenes building chassis for some of the world’s most famous race cars, Lola is officially bankrupt and ceasing operations.
Porsche Young Driver Academy Kicks Off
Porsche has a rich heritage in racing and motorsports and now the German automaker is out looking for the next great driver.
Watch NASCAR’s Epic 25 Car Crash at Talladega – Video
There’s always a good chance that there will be a crash at any motorsport event, especially NASCAR. But there have been few crashes as epic as what happened at Talladega this weekend.
Australian V8 Supercars Heading to Texas: May 17-19, 2013
Next year, the V8 Supercar Series will be heading to America for the first time ever in its storied history. The event will take place from May 17th to the 19th next year at Circuit of the Americas’ new Texas circuit.
Caterham Superlight R600 Series is Most Extreme Seven to Date
Caterham has unveiled its first forced induced Seven model ever, the Superlight R600. Powered by a supercharged, 2.0-liter Ford Duratec engine, the Superlight R600 packs 275-hp and will cost around $73,000 (£44,995).
Porsche 918 May Run Sub-Seven Minute ‘Ring Lap: CEO
The newest supercar from Porsche, the 918, has already been clocked at a seven-minute, 14-second lap time around the Nurburgring, but once the car reaches full production, it may be capable of a time below seven minutes.
Jaguar F-Type GT3 Race Car a Possibility Says Execs
Perhaps taking notes from Bentley’s recent reveal of its Continental GT3 race car at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, Jaguar confirmed that an F-Type GT3 race car is a possible.
Hyundai i20 WRC Car Shows Off in New Video
Unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the Hyundai i20 WRC rally car is gearing up for competition in 2013. To sate appetites, Hyundai released a video of the new mud slinger taking sideways turns.
Acura ILX Race Cars Head to 2012 SEMA Show
The Acura ILX race cars built by Team Honda Research West in collaboration with Honda Performance Development and Solo Motorsports will be on display at SEMA this year.
Ferrari Sweeps 2012 GT Rolex Grand-Am Series
Ferrari has clinched the 2012 Rolex Grand-Am Series Manufacturers’ Championship, Team Championship and Drivers’ Championship behind its 458 Italia race car.
Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car, First Look: 2012 Paris Motor Show
More than just a concept car, luxury automaker Bentley has an unusual spectacle in its booth at the Paris Motor Show: the hallmark of its return to racing.
Toyota Documents its First TS030 Hybrid Win – Video
Earlier in the month, the Toyota TS030 Hybrid race car got its first win during the fifth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship out in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Hyundai Announces WRC Comeback: 2012 Paris Motor Show
After the announcement that they are pulling out of motor sport here in North America, Hyundai has just debuted a new WRC race car at the 2012 Paris Motor Show that will return the brand back to the rally racing league.
ALMS and Grand-Am Work with ACO to Ensure Series Success
One of the main concerns with the recent American Le Mans Series (ALMS) and Grand-Am merger was the involvement and relationship with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), which is the organizing entity behind the 24 Hours of Le Mans. That can be put to rest however, as the organizations met with one another to…
Hyundai North America Withdraws from All Motorsports Following 2012 Season
Despite all the success that Hyundai has achieved in various forms of motorsports in North America, the Korean automaker has decided to reassess its involvement in racing after the 2012 season.
Bentley Continental GT3 Concept Reignites Racing Heritage
Bentley revealed more than just the GT3 concept here at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, as the brand also announced its return to the race track.
Bentley Officially Announces Return to Racing – Video
Hot on the heels of an earlier leak of the Bentley Continental GT3 race car, the British automaker has officially announced its return to motorsports.
Bentley Continental GT3 is One Wicked Race Car: 2012 Paris Motor Show Preview
For almost a year now, we’ve been anticipating the return of Bentley to Le Mans Racing, with the possibility of racing in the GT3 category. Well, now it’s pretty official as photos of the new Bentley Continental GT3 race car has leaked ahead of its unveiling at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.
Honda PR Boss Sage Marie Captures Win at Inaugural B-Spec Shootout
At the first-ever B-Spec Shootout at Road America, driver Sage Marie and his Honda Fit captured the win after a thrilling three-way battle with Joel Lipperini and Shawn Young.
Nissan Delta Wing Undergoes Testing at Road Atlanta – Video
After a disappointing finish at this years 24 hours of Le Mans, the Nissan Delta Wing is preparing for its redemption race, the Petit Le Mans held at Road Atlanta Raceway.
Nissan Delta Wing Set for U.S. Debut at Petit Le Mans
After an unfortunate accident took the Nissan Delta Wing out of the running at 24 hours of Le Mans back in June, the company has announced that the next race for the experimental race car will be at Petit Le Mans, held every year at the Road Atlanta race course.
Toyota TS030 Hybrid Race Claims Historic First Win in FIA WEC
After claiming its first-ever pole position, the Toyota TS030 Hybrid race car has scored its first victory in the latest round of the FIA World Endurance Championship in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Toyota TS030 Hybrid Race Car Claims First Pole Position
After a rough start to the season, the Toyota TS030 hybrid race car has achieved its first pole position as the team gets ready for the fifth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship in Sao Paulo.
