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car art
Artist Creates Life-Size F1 Car Out Of Styrofoam
Remember as a kid when you'd pick up any ol' scrap of material and create an amazingly complex tank or heavily fortified hillside bunker? How about a life-size F1 car replica... out of Styrofoam? More »
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Comment by mytdawg: Is it really Styrofoam? Or is it simply expanded polystyrene? Registered trademark geek. 21 Responses | Other threads
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formula one
2009 British Grand Prix: Mega-Gallery
Under dark clouds not of British rain but the dissolution of Formula One was held this year’s British Grand Prix. Warning: spoilers. More »
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Crazy Euro Car Boy
So I Woke Up This Morning And F1 Was Dead
The bough has apparently broken: as we head into what are perhaps the last hours of Formula One as we know it, the teams and the FIA have yet to reach a compromise. More » -
formula one
The Turkish Grand Prix in Gorgeous Pictures
We tweeted it live and drew it in crayons: it’s time to see this Sunday’s Turkish Grand Prix in pictures. Warning: spoilers galore. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by HankelTransform: Is it possible to not put pics of the post race festivities (winners jumping for joy, 2nd place holding trophies,... 5 Responses | Other threads
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racing news
Danica Patrick Says Yes To Drugs As Long As She Doesn't Get Caught
When asked in an interview by Dan Patrick in this month's issue of SI whether she'd be willing to use performance-enhancing drugs or cheat, IndyCar's Danica Patrick said "it's not cheating" if you're not caught. Ballsy. We love it. More »
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By Ray WertComment by Deartháir - Now with more Age™!: Never heard of her. Does she play cricket or something? Betcha she'd look good in a bikini. 24 Responses | Other threads
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i am indy
Helio Castroneves Wins 2009 Indy 500, Third Victory At Indy
Helio Castroneves has won the 2009 Indianapolis 500, marking his third career win here at the Brickyard. It also makes for a record breaking 15th team with for Penske Racing. Official race results below.
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Movado: This is why I prefer the real racing like Formula 1, where winners go to race. Loser always complain... 7 Responses | Other threads
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i am indy
Everything You Need To Know About The 2009 Indy 500
It may be 200 laps worth of left turns, but the Indianapolis 500 is a very big race. We've assembled the definitive collection of everything you need to know about today's events. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Mobius_1: Being not American, I could car less about this, especially after a quite spectacular Monaco GP (more crayon drawings, please),... 8 Responses | Other threads
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custom cars
Two UK Soccer Stars Join Chrome Mercedes SLR McLaren Craze
Arsenal Defender William Gallas paid $535,000 for this chrome Mercedes SLR McLaren. He's not the only English footballer. Blackburn Rovers Striker Ello Hadji Diouf paid $642,000 for his. Dear god, make it stop. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by pauljones: It's okay, they're British. Poor taste must be allowed for. /Hides from Rust and Boosted Lego Wagon 56 Responses | Other threads
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racing news
Kevin Grubb, Former NASCAR Driver, Dies In Apparent Suicide
Virginia police found troubled former NASCAR driver Kevin Grubb dead in a motel room Wednesday. The cause of death is apparently a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by aSoundofSleep: That's too bad. A very close friend of mine went the same way recently. I never understood it really. How... 11 Responses | Other threads
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formula one
2009 Chinese Grand Prix Gets Wet, Real Wet
We made it over to the Shanghai Grand Prix again yesterday for some F1 action, but the weather was most definitely not on our side. We'll put it this way, we got wet. Spoilers below. More » -
Madden Cruiser
Madden Cruiser: Saying Farewell To John Madden's Awesome Bus
Former NFL coach/player/broadcaster John Madden retired from broadcasting today. Because he's afraid to fly, he logged 80,000 miles annually on a custom bus dubbed "The Madden Cruiser." We take you inside this great beast. More » -
nascar
Car And Driver Prank Awakens NASCAR To Real World
Remember CarandDriver's April Fools' prank? The one that made the magazine relevant for the first time in years? It's caused NASCAR to set down the Natty Light and consider a future without not-so-Big Three sponsorship. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Goes Like Stink: Toyota Nascar racers? What the corrola? 16 Responses | Other threads
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formula one
Jenson Button, Brawn GP Win Rain-Soaked, Red-Flagged Malaysian Grand Prix
Following his second pole, Jenson Button of Brawn GP maintains his immaculate record in a race suspended after 31 laps of torrential rain. BMW's Nick Heidfeld and Toyota's Timo Glock round out an unusual podium. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by mwood10: Honda must be kicking themselves right around now... 9 Responses | Other threads
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racing news
Lewis Hamilton Loses Third Place In Australian GP After Lying To Race Officials
Lewis Hamilton was just disqualified from his third-place finish in the Australian GP for giving false statements to race stewards regarding a pass under safety car conditions. We dissect the whole mess below. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by Deartháir - Now with more Age™!: This makes my brain hurt. Jesus, there are only, what four passes per race in Formula One, and somehow two... 19 Responses | Other threads
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Crazy Euro Car Boy
How To Become a Formula One Driver in One Day
The 2009 Formula One season kicks off this weekend with the first Grand Prix in Melbourne on Sunday. It’s time to look at what goes on inside an F1 car during a race. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by bruxell: I wish I'd been there to steal that little kid's F1 steering wheel. I want's one for the Focus. 33 Responses | Other threads
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Adopt A Driver
Kristján Einar: Race Car Drivers Shouldn't Sell Hot Dogs
Jalopnik's adopted Icelandic racer Kristján Einar, still looking for a sponsor to foot the $500,000 he'll need to join Newman-Wachs' Atlantic Championship team, is trying to raise cash himself. It's not going well. More »
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By Ray WertComment by 03SVT Defender of SUVs, friend to the douche: He's hot and he'll put his weiner in your hand. What's not to love? 21 Responses | Other threads
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LOLCars
Kings Rookie Donté Greene Foolishly Screws With Bobby Jackson's Mercedes AMG
After getting pranked for failing to bring fruit to practice, Sacramento Kings rookie Donté Greene decided to get revenge. AMG CL63? Check. Dog Food? Check. Soy Sauce? Check. Assorted Condiments? Check. Bad idea? Double Check.
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Comment by Pessimipposaurus: For all the car pranks I've done, I've never put food on anybody's car. That's just going over the line.... 16 Responses | Other threads
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Adopt A Driver
Kristján Einar: Jalopnik Adopts A Race Car Driver
Two weeks ago, Icelandic racer Kristján Einar was set to begin the Atlantic Championship season with Newman-Wachs Racing. The Carpocalypse changed that. Now he needs $500,000 in sponsor money. Maybe Jalopnik can help. More » -
motorsports
World's Top 15 Race Courses, As Seen By Google Earth
As we stand waiting at the starter tree of the 2009 motorsports season, we've let our minds wander across the infinite expanses of Google Earth, finding these shots of the world's top 15 race courses. More » -
danica patrick
Danica Patrick Sides with Brad Pitt, Chooses Angelina Jolie Over Jennifer Aniston
When asked who she would prefer to play her in film ocassionaly clothed Indy driver Danica Patrick responded she'd prefer Angelina Jolie over Jennifer Aniston. The reason? Aniston is too old. More »
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Comment by pauljones: Aniston may be 40, but she sure as hell doesn't look it. I would pick her over Jolie any day. Jolie... 31 Responses | Other threads
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celebrities
Michael Phelps Apologizes To Chinese Fans, Mazda Enthusiasts
Swimming superstar Michael Phelps' super expensive toke could have cost him his super fruitful Mazda sponsorship, but Mazda FAW seemed only to demand this quasi-sincere video apology to the youth of China. More »
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Comment by Cognitive Friction: After all those Rosetta Stone lessons, you think he would have apologized in Chinese 4 Responses | Other threads
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michael phelps
Mazda China Cool With Pot, Continues Michael Phelps Sponsorship
Mazda China won't be jumping on the bash Michael Phelps bandwagon, choosing to retain Phelps even after the bong photos as long as he focuses on the zoom zoom and not the puff puff. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by pauljones: Oh, enough of the poor little Mikey stance. He knew what he was getting into, and he knew damn well that... 22 Responses | Other threads
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RallyAmerica
2009 Sno*Drift Rally: Michigan's Great Motorsport Secret
Up in Northern Michigan, the rally action is as furious as ever. Join us below for our mega gallery of what can only be described as Michigan's great motorsport secret. More » -
super bowl ad watch
What's The Best Super Bowl XLIII Car Commercial?
An exciting Super Bowl was matched only by some exciting Super Bowl car commercials. Mostly. Which commercial was the best? We've got every car-themed commercial below, ready for your viewing and voting pleasure. More »
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super bowl ad watch
Transformers 2 Trailer Goes Live Ahead Of Super Bowl
Michael Bay's explosiongasmic Transformers 2 trailer has dropped before tonight's Super Bowl. Watch in horror as a giant one-wheeled Devastator destroys Vegas and in amazement as a Decepticon transforms into an Audi R8. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by TheDanMan,Prefers Kilowatts to Horsepower: What the hell is that thing on the beach? It's fun to say Micheal bay sucks but that guy does... 5 Responses | Other threads
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super bowl ad watch
Audi "Chase" Super Bowl Commercial Hits Internet Early
Audi's new Super Bowl commercial starring Jason Statham and called "The Chase" has leaked onto the Internet. This appears to be the 30-second cut of the commercial, with possibly a longer version out there. More »
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Comment by dopplerd: So a 2009 Audi is better than a 1979 Mercedes? I guess I don't get the point. Reminds... 6 Responses | Other threads
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super bowl ad watch
Hyundai Super Bowl Commercials Debut Early!
Hyundai thought you'd want to see their five Super Bowl commercials a bit early. Given we know everything about the best Super Bowl car commercials, we've gone ahead and graded them below. More »
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super bowl ad watch
The Top 11 Super Bowl Car Commercials Of All Time
We love cars and we love the Super Bowl. It stands to reason we especially love Super Bowl car commercials. Below is our list of the 11 best Super Bowl car commercials of all time. More »
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racing news
Watch Toyota Engineers Build Their 2009 F1 Car... In One Minute
Ever wanted to see how an F1 car is assembled? We have too. Luckily, we've obtained this timelapse video of Toyota Panasonic's F1 team assembling their just-revealed 2009 F1 car. Full press release below. More »
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By Ray WertComment by Omaxem: Ya know Toyota, maybe if it took you two minutes to assemble a car instead of one, maybe, you would... 9 Responses | Other threads
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celebrities
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo Wrecks Ferrari 599
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo lost control of his red Ferrari 599 in a tunnel near Manchester Airport this morning in a one car accident totally obliterating the front end of the fabulous touring car. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by White Speed Receiver: After the crash, Ronaldo tumbled out of his car and writhed in pain until he realized the ref denied him... 8 Responses | Other threads
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racing news
Bernie Ecclestone Christmas Card Depicts Max Mosley Whipping F1 Team Members
Always controversial F1 owner Bernie Ecclestone's holiday card depicts a cartoon of F1's even more controversial rulemeister Max Mosley whipping F1 team members, with Bernie brandishing band-aids for their red rear ends. Seriously? Yes.
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Comment by Mr. Praline: Nothing says Christmas quite like Nazi hookers. 8 Responses | Other threads
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racing news
2009 Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix Canceled
After a two year stint, organizer and team owner Roger Penske announced today the Detroit Grand Prix will be canceled for 2009.
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Triborough: It is a shame that this happened to actual auto racing. Why can't the Nascar get killed off? We'd all... 11 Responses | Other threads
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racing news
Subaru Out Of WRC, Following Suzuki?
Subaru may pull its support from the World Rally Championship for 2009, joining Suzuki as yet another Japanese automaker planing to leave the series.
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Comment by Deartháir - Now with more Age™!: At least there's still the Aussie V8 Supercars. 7 Responses | Other threads
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racing news
Porsche Follows Audi, Pulls Factory Team From ALMS
Porsche has said it will no longer be sponsoring an LMP2 team in next year's American Le Mans Series, despite winning the last three LMP2 championships.
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Comment by layabout returns: Not really surprising also it was announced over the weekend that Suzuki are pulling out of WRC,i wonder if Nissan... 15 Responses | Other threads
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racing news
FIA Confirms S2000 Spec-Based Future For WRC
Interested in maintaining teams and competition in a bad economy, the FIA will move the World Rally Championship to a Super 2000 Spec car with optional control turbochargers in 2010.
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Comment by Mad_Science: Wait, so is the spec the engine and other rules or are they all racing the same car (a-la Mazda... 11 Responses | Other threads
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racing news
Tanner Foust To Replace Travis Pastrana In ROC After Recent Injury
Confirmation of Travis Pastrana's recent hip and ankle injury comes today in a press release announcing he'll be replaced in this weekend's Race of Champions by fellow Rally America driver Tanner Foust.
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Comment by acarr260: Why did we (the US) have to send a NASCAR driver to this event?! What a lob pitch for smartass... 10 Responses | Other threads
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honda f1
Honda Rumored To Be Selling F1 Team
According to GrandPrix.com, Honda may be attempting to sell their F1 team before Christmas. If the sale does not take place before then the team could be dismantled. It's still 4:00 am in Japan so there's no official comment.
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Comment by layabout returns: Good,Jensen Button might get a decent car next season. 24 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse Now
GM, Tiger Woods Limp Away From Endorsement Deal
Tiger Woods and GM will part ways after five years, a reported $40 million and a lot of Buick Enclave commercials. The press release from GM goes out if its way to suggest any link to what's happening in Washington, D.C is "purely coincidental" so, you know, feel free to blame Tiger's knees instead. But it's weird to see GM claiming the decision came after a search for "budget efficiencies" yet having nothing to do with the lack-of-federal funding. We do have to admit, Tiger Woods was a valuable acquisition for Buick, letting them appeal to the older, affluent golf-watching demographic and younger, affluent multiracial golf-playing demo simultaneously. GM hasn't announced a replacement, but we hear John Daly will do it for free beer and hot wings. Press release below the jump. More » -
Gymkhana
Ken Block Drifts Subie Around A Segway In Amazing "Gymkhana" Autocross Session
No, not Gymkata... Gymkhana! It's an automotive sport taking place on an open field or a parking lot requiring drivers to skillfully maneuver their cars around a series of cones, slaloms, 180 degree turns, 360 degree turns, figure eight turns or other obstacles. Ken Block's taken this concept a wee bit further...whipping his Crawford Performance-tuned 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI around some unusual course obstacles... like houses and hilariously, a stunt guy driving a Segway. Epic. You can now see why 0-60mag just named the man "Hoon of the Year." Hit the jump for the full Gymkhana practice session video. We're going to pull our jaw up off the floor. More »
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Comment by ShantaBias: I'm going to have to be late to work again today... my job's way too boring to walk in with... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Lewis Hamilton Formula One World Champion
Lewis Hamilton Loses Brazilian Grand Prix, Becomes Youngest F1 Champ
23-year-old Lewis Hamilton just became the youngest ever Formula One World Champion after a dramatic 5th place finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix. The rain-soaked race was largely decided by pit stops, with Hamilton being forced to pit for wets and dropping down to 6th place. With just yards to go before the finish line, the British driver was able to overtake Timo Glock’s Toyota in the final corner, giving him enough points to just beat out race winner Felipe Massa of Ferrari. "It's pretty much impossible to put into words," said Hamilton shortly after finishing, “It's been such a long journey - all the sacrifices we've made, I'm so thrilled to do this for everyone.” [via Formula1.com]
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By Wes SilerComment by layabout returns: Great race,shame Mr no personality Hamilton won,i hope the lice of a thousand prostitutes infest Glock's underwear. I was cheering... 17 Responses | Other threads
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