racing
Volkswagen Beetle GRC Race Car Revealed With 544 HP
A turbocharged VW Beetle isn’t normally all that exciting, but it also doesn’t usually make 544 hp.
Bentley to Race in 2015 Nurburgring 24 Hours
Bentley just announced that it will compete in the 2015 Nurburgring 24 Hours race.
Watch the 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans Live Streaming
The 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans race will begin at 9 a.m. EDT on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
Nissan ZEOD RC Breaks Electric Vehicle Speed Record
Nissan’s high-tech race car looks like it belongs on Cyrano de Bergerac and it’s also really, really fast.
Nissan Boasts 148 ‘Gran Turismo’ Cars, Teases New One
Are you a Sony Playstation enthusiast that likes cars? Then chances are you’re a fan of the Gran Turismo franchise, and you have virtually piloted one of the many cars that Nissan offers in the game.
BMW Gran Turismo Concept Previews Performance Future
Gentlemen, start your PlayStations because BMW just revealed its Vision Gran Turismo concept, previewing future racing technology from the company.
GM Announces New Race Engine Development Facility
General Motors announced today that it began construction on a new facility in Pontiac, Mic. that will serve as the new home to its racing powertrain development effort.
Porsche 919 Hybrid Racecar States its Case in New York
Naturally racecars are about maximum performance, neck-snapping acceleration, organ-bruising lateral grip and of course enough stopping power to rip the skin off your forehead. The Porsche 919 Hybrid is one such machine, but that’s not all.
SRT Viper Will Not Race at 24 Hours of Le Mans
The SRT Viper will not compete in this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans race despite being invited to do so.
2015 Mustang Can Order Pizza Delivery On The Go
In the latest of an ongoing series of technical briefings Ford showcased some of the advanced technology going in the brand-new 2015 Mustang. Some high-end driver-assistance features will be made available for the first time in addition to a host of new standard equipment.
Pirelli World Challenge Ferrari 458 GT3 Racers Revealed
Two Ferrari 458 GT3 race cars were revealed yesterday afternoon in Toronto, Canada ahead of their Pirelli World Challenge debut at St. Petersburg, Florida next weekend.
K-Pax Racing to Run McLarens in Pirelli World Challenge
K-Pax Racing, a team known for fielding Volvos just announced it will campaign a pair of McLaren 12C GT3 cars in the Pirelli World Challenge sports car series this year.
Toyota TS040 Le Mans Car Teased, Now With AWD
Toyota is teasing its all-new race car in the hopes of topping the podium at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Nissan Unveils 400HP 1.5L Engine for ZEOD RC
Nissan’s Zero Emissions On Demand Race Car (ZEOD RC) will use a 1.5-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine capable of 400 hp.
James Hunt Getting Inducted into Motor Sport Hall of Fame
Later this month British racing legend James Hunt will be one of four drivers getting inducted into the Motor Sport Hall of Fame.
Formula E Building new HQ in UK at Donnington Park
Formula E is the FIA’s electric racing series and the global organization just announced that its new headquarters will be located at Donington Park Racing Circuit in the United Kingdom.
Acura TLX GT Race Car Video, First Look
Auto shows typically focus on new production models and forward-looking concept cars; racing usually takes a back seat. But check this out all you motorsports fans, Acura just revealed its TLX GT right here in Motown.
Allan McNish Announces Retirment as Le Mans Driver
Sports prototype racer Allan McNish will not return to compete for a fourth Le Mans 24 Hour victory.
Ferrari Boss in Favor of Le Mans Return
Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo likes the idea of Ferrari re-entering the prototype class of sports car racing.
TUDOR United SportsCar Team Lists Announced
The first-ever season of the new TUDOR United SportsCar Championship is less than two months away.
Two Laps with a Legend: Riding with Sebastian Vettel
Many automotive journalists think they can drive. Sure, some of them are able to deliver respectable lap times but quite a few believe they’re far more capable behind the wheel of a motor vehicle than they actually are.
2014 Grand Prix of America Wiped From F1 Calendar
F1 fans looking forward to watching some of the world’s best drivers whip around a 3.2-mile temporary road coarse in New Jersey will have to put their plans on hold.
2014 Honda Civic WTCC Racer Teased
Honda just released a teaser image of its recently-announced 2014 Civic WTCC race car.
Need For Speed Mustang to Pace Ford EcoBoost 400
Created for the upcoming Need For Speed movie, the customized Ford Mustang seen above will pace the season finale Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17.
