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Opel Ampera Wins 2012 Monte Carlo Alternative Energy Rally
When Opel/Vauxhall first announced that its Ampera plug-in hybrid electric vehicle would participate in the 13th International Monte Carlo Rally for alternative energy vehicles, it made a point to challenge the Tesla Roadster, which won the previous two years. Completing the racing stages from Annecy-le-Vieux to Monte Carlo from March 22 through 25, the Opel Ampera of Bernard…
Mercedes-Benz, Williams May Pull Out of Formula 1
The Mercedes-Benz and Williams F1 teams have yet to sign a new commercial agreement with the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA), sparking rumors that the two teams may pull out of the sport. All race teams that participate in F1 are represented by FOTA, which looks after all dealings with the FIA (Federation International de…
Dodge Dart to Compete in Global RallyCross with Travis Pastrana
Looking to make a connection with the Gen Y crowd, Dodge has announced that the new 2013 Dart compact car will compete in this year’s Global RallyCross series. Looking for success, Dodge has hired on four-time Rally America Champion Travis Pastrana, who also just so happens to have 17 gold medals at the X Games….
Saab 9-3 TTA Race Car Hits the Track – Video
Despite the demise of the Saab automaker, racing team Tidö and Flash Engineering are hard at work developing and performing shakedown tests on their new Saab 9-3 TTA race car that will compete in the Swedish Racing Elite League. Recently, the Saab 9-3 TTA was seen conducting first round testing in France with Swiss driver Fabian…
Volvo “Mean Green” Hybrid Truck Attempts World Speed Record
Volvo’s “Mean Green” is one tough looking truck. Although it is not ready to haul any trailers down the road, the hybrid is going to make an attempt to break its own record by hitting a top speed in excess of 165 mph (260 km/h). “Mean Green” puts out a whopping 2,100 hp and makes just…
Lego Honda RA272 Race Car Pays Tribute Through Art
When it comes to historic automobiles like the Honda RA272, which was the first Japanese car to win a Formula One Grand Prix, memorabilia is hard to come by. So what’s a fan to do? Build it of course. This Lego Honda RA272 was built by “Biczzz” and is simply a work of art. In fact, at…
Win a Trip to Nürburgring to Spend Time with Glickenhaus Ferrari P4/5C
James Glickenhaus captured our attention with his extravagant Ferrari P4/5 race car and is now offering enthusiasts a chance to experience it first hand. Teaming up with The Possibility Project, Glickenhaus is hosting an auction with some of the best prizes an automotive enthusiast can ask for. Be quick though, bidding closes on March 24th at…
Nissan Delta Wing is “Incubator for Innovation”- Video
The Nissan Delta Wing is no doubt one of the most innovative cars to come out of the racing world in a while, weighing about half of what other comparable race cars do and putting out only half the power, yet remaining competitive. Nissan has been testing its new race car at the Sebring racetrack…
Mazda MX-5 GT Enters GT4 British GT Championship
Mazda announced that it will field its iconic MX-5 roadster for its first year in the British GT Championship. Last year, the Mazda MX-5 GT first ran a campaign in the Britcar Production GTN Championship as a developmental year. Demonstrating its strength instantly, the MX-5 battled hard during the final race of the season at…
Ayrton Senna Debut Season F1 Car to Hit Auction Block
Ayrton Senna is an F1 racing legend, and anything with his name attached to it sells for a pretty penny thanks to his legacy. Senna’s Toleman TG184-2 Formula One car will be hitting the auction block on May 16 at the spring sale hosted by Silverstone Auctions. “Excitement is building for the auction which promises to…
Audi A5 DTM Team Livery Displayed
Audi Motorsport has revealed the designs for its eight A5 DTM race cars scheduled to compete at the Hockenheimring season opener on April 29th. “Without the support of our partners it wouldn’t be possible to field a total of eight cars under a factory commitment in such a high-caliber racing series. In addition, they are…
Renault Alpine Sports Car Revival Rumored To Borrow Nissan GTR Platform
Marking the 50th anniversary of the legendary Alpine A110 Berlinette rally racing car, rumors of an all-new Renault Alpine concept for the 2012 Paris Motor Show started circulating. Details are limited for now but some information is available from Renault marketing director Stephen Norman, who says the new Alpine will follow the path of a lightweight…
Chevy Camaro GT3 Race Car is Ready to Compete
The Sareni United / YACO Motorsport Chevy Camaro GT3 race car is pure awesome. We thought the final version debuted earlier this year, but the team did some last-minute tweaks to make it look better than ever. Even though the changes aren’t extensive, the Camaro GT3 race car now sports a large carbon fiber splitter and…
Toyota Prius GT300 Race Car Catches Fire During Testing – Video
The Toyota Prius GT300 race car debuted at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon, looking ready to compete in the 2012 Super GT season. But things didn’t go as planned when the team took to testing its race car out at Okayama Circuit prior to the season opener. We’re sure all the Toyota haters out there…
RealTime Racing Acura TSX Trades 4-Cylinder for V6
RealTime Racing has become a staple of the SCCA World Challenge series over the last decade, racing some of the world’s top-bred Acuras to success. Now the team looks poised and ready to reclaim the manufacturer’s championship in the GTS class with their newly-upgraded V6 TSX race cars. In 2010, RealTime Racing took home the…
Chevrolet Corvette Inducted Into Sebring Hall Of Fame
Since 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette has been a part of the American landscape, both on the road and on the track. It is easily the most winning American sports car, having clocked wins on national and international circuits. Corvette’s have been particularly competitive at the 12-Hours of Sebring race. Since its first race outing in…
Mads Østberg Goes Mad: Sets New World Snow Jump Record
Norwegian WRC racing driver Mads Østberg has enjoyed a bit of success in his World Rally Championship career but as it is with all athletes, practice makes perfect so a little snowy stunt driving is practically training. Record-breaking is just a bonus. Setting a new bar for himself, and the world, Østberg completed a world…
St. Petersburg Doubleheader to be Streamed Live Online
This weekend, the Pirelli World Challenge will throw a doubleheader event at St. Peterburg and WC Vision announced that Rounds One and Two will be streamed live online. Both races are part of the Acura Sports Car Challenge of St. Petersburg presented by Pirelli, and those that are on the go with Android phones will…
Watch the Nissan Delta Wing Running Laps at Sebring
The Nissan Delta Wing is a unique design meant to build on and reinvent modern race cars. At this past weekend’s 12 hours of Sebring, Nissan brought its newest race toy to preview for fans as well as real-world testing on the famous track. The Delta wing runs with a turbocharged, direct-injection 1.6-liter 4-cylinder that produces around 300…
Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione First Laps At Suzuka Circuit- Video
The Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione took its bow at the Bologna Motor Show in November, and shows off arguably the most track focused car that Ferrari produces. The Evoluzione adds new styling to the Ferrari 599 which capatlizes on aerodynamics and produces up to 52 percent more downforce while cornering. A fresh exhaust system helps to…
Michael Schumacher’s 1992 Benetton-Ford Formula 1 Race Car For Sale
This weekend’s Melbourne GP kicks off the 2012 Formula 1 season. After the third session of qualifying, Michael Schumacher displayed a return to form, qualifying 4th, well ahead of his teammate for Mercedes GP Nico Rosberg. Unfortunately, Schumacher’s Mercedes lost power out of turn 1 of the tenth lap, forcing an early retirement on an…
Mitsubishi EVO Crashes Hard in Hungarian Rally Race – Video
Rally racing is not a forgiving sport. It’s not like an oval or most road course’s where you can simply run off the track and not be at risk of smashing a tree, or a hitting a ditch like this driver did. This video comes from a Hungarian rally race, and shows us why it…
TWR Jaguar Wins 2012 “Most Spirited Getaway” Award at Goodwood Opener
Thanks to its 485 hp race spec 5.3-liter V12 and side exiting exhaust, the car, driven by Alex Buncombe, made a pretty memorable departure from the start line
Saab 9-3 TTA Race Car Breathes Life into Brand
The future of Swedish automaker Saab is still up in the air, but that hasn’t dampened the spirits of Saab enthusiasts that still love their cars. Flash Engineering has just unveiled the 9-3 TTA race car that will compete in the Swedish Racing Elite League this year. In a way it’s nice to see that…
