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Audi RS5 Teased for Pikes Pike Hill Climb
Next week, the 90th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will finally kick off after a delay due to the wild fires in Colorado. Audi apparently has a surprise up its sleeve for this year’s event, teasing an RS5 on its Facebook page.
Porsche Gives One Driver a Chance to Race in Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup
Starting next year, Porsche will select one exceptionally talented driver to participate in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, a support event to Formula 1. The driver will be selected from the Porsche one-make race series worldwide, and will cover a majority of the season budget.
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.
Kia Forte Koup to Compete at Targa Newfoundland Promoting MADD Canada
Kia Canada will be competing in its third consecutive Targa Newfoundland event, but this year it’ll be campaigning a Forte Koup with digital signatures, promoting safe and sober driving.
Honda’s ‘The Push’ Shows Off Civic Si HFP- Video
The 2012 Honda Civic Si underwhelmed many enthusiasts, and thanks to that backlash, Honda now makes the Civic Si HFP (Honda Factory Performance), which is the focus of a short video just released by the company.
Toyota Developing GT86 For Return to Britcar Endurance Race
Toyota is returning to the Britcar 24 Hours in September, running the endurance race in paint livery reminiscent of the AE86 Corolla that twice won the British Touring Car Championship in the 1980s.
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.
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.
Insane Acura NSX Pikes Peak Race Car Revealed by LoveFab – Videos
Cody Loveland and LoveFab will be joining this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with their 1991 Acura NSX, looking to prove that you can teach an old car new tricks.
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.
Most Successful Racing Corvette Heading to RM Auctions
This year’s RM Auctions at Monterey is arguably going to be one of its best ever, as the most successful Chevy Corvette race car is now joining the the lot.
Electric BMW M3 Thrills Pikes Peak Hill Climb Veteran
Known for his can-do attitude, Bill Caswell is a veteran of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb which will see more electric race cars this year than ever before.
Travis Pastrana Takes Home First Global RallyCross Win in his Dodge Dart
After placing in the top 10 only once this season, Travis Pastrana was finally able to secure his first Global RallyCross victory, also marking the first win for a Dodge Dart in the series.
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.
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.
Acura ILX Team to Compete at 25 Hours of Thunderhill
Team Honda Research – West will be heading to this year’s 25 Hours of Thunderhill race with a pair of Acura ILX race cars, working in conjunction with Honda Performance Development and Solo Motorsports.
Driver’s Ed: Learning Fundamentals Without Fluff in an Open Wheel Race Car
Modern traction control and braking systems have their roots in motorsports, but now make even the most mundane commuter car an easier and safer driving experience.
