racing
Formula E Charging into Two U.S. Cities in 2014
The all-electric racing series, Formula E, is finalizing it’s inaugural 2014 season with 8 cities chosen to host races, including L.A. and Miami.
Nissan to Make ‘Big Announcement’ About Nismo
Nissan will announce details on February 26 surrounding its Nismo performance arm.
Nissan GT Academy Winners ‘Too Fast’ to Race
It might sound strange, but a two-car effort aimed at the British GT Championship has been refused for being too fast.
Mercedes E63 AMG V8 Supercars Racer Revealed
Based on the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, Erebus Motorsport unveiled the fourth and final car to compete in the Australian V8 Supercars series today.
Nissan, DeltaWing Project Partnership Discontinued
Nissan just cut ties with the DeltaWing race car project, which was never Nissan’s despite the car wearing its logo.
2014 Mazda6 Diesel Race Car Makes 400 HP
Mazda just released the performance specifications for its 2014 race car powered by a modified version of the production 2.2-liter SkyActiv-D diesel engine.
Global Rallycross Championship Might Add ‘Lite’ Class
Global Rallycross Championship (GRC) might become more accessible to young racing teams thanks to a possible new class.
Contest to Name the ALMS Grand-Am Merger Opens
It’s a chance to make your mark on racing history and to witness the whole thing in person.
MINI Countryman Headed to Dakar as Service Car
MINI will once again provide the cars for the X-raid team to defend its championship title from the 2012 Dakar Rally.
Jeff Gordon Fined $100K, 25 Points for Retaliation
Jeff Gordon was fined $100,000 and 25 points for his deliberate retaliation toward Clint Bowyer during Sunday’s AdvoCare 500 at the Phoenix International Raceway.
Honda Civic Type-R Might Get 2.0T, 300HP
A 300-hp turbocharged four cylinder might find it’s way into the next Civic Type-R.
McLaren to Supply Electric Engines to Formula E
McLaren is already established in Formula 1 racing, and now the British company has pledged to provide engines, electronics and transmissions to Spark Racing Technology for use in the upcoming Formula E championship series.
Nissan GT Academy back for Second Season
The Nissan GT Academy is back for a second season on television, and once again the Japanese automaker is challenging some of America’s top video gamers to see if they have what it takes to be professional racing drivers.
Porsche Launches Three New Driving Courses
Porsche is celebrating the 40th birthday of its RennSport (RS) line by launching three new driving courses at its Experience Centre located at Silverstone Circuit in the U.K.
Raptor Assault Program Offers Rock-Crawling Lessons
Hark, off-road enthusiasts, Ford is offering a program to satisfy your off-road rampage yearning.
Nissan DeltaWing Finishes Fifth at Petit Le Mans
Nissan’s DeltaWing racecar and the victory that almost wasn’t.
Nissan Delta Wing Still Headed to Petit Le Mans
Despite suffering a nasty crash yesterday, the Nissan DeltaWing will run this weekend at Road Atlanta.
Honda Mulls Return to Formula One
Exiting the sport in 2008, Honda has reportedly resumed interest in the pinnacle of motorsports: Formula One.
No More NASCAR in Canada… For Now
Octane Management, the company that promoted NASCAR in Montreal for the last six years, has ended its relationship with the race series, eliminating the chance for a 2013 season in Canada.
Mercedes to Join Australian V8 Supercars
Despite traditionally being a showdown between Australia’s good ol’ boys, Ford and Holden, a trio of Mercedes E63 AMGs will run this season among their ranks in the V8 Supercars series.
Ferrari Le Mans Prototype Previewed
Teaser images of a new Ferrari coming from the team behind the P 4/5 Competizione have just been released suggesting the group is considering an alternative fuel LMP1 car.
Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge Kicks Off – Videos
Back in late August, Toyota announced its custom vehicle build-off featuring four of its drivers: Kyle Busch, Clint Bowyer, Antron Brown, and Alexis Dejoria. Each driver has now selected their Toyota vehicle and the shop at which it’ll be built, and the customization has begun.
Toyota Racing Launches Celebrity Dream Build Competition
Toyota’s racing division (TRD) is hosting a custom vehicle build-off to raise money for charity.
Lexus LFA Racing Heritage Detailed in Video
The Lexus LFA has competed in every 24 Hours Nürburgring since 2008. Gazoo Racing, the team that campaigns the supercar, is celebrating this racing heritage in a new video.
