• 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. More »

    2:30 PM on Thu Dec 4 2008
    By Andrew Didorosi
    2,208 views, 66 comments

  • 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 »
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    12:30 PM on Mon Nov 24 2008
    By Matt Hardigree
    3,393 views, 39 comments

    Most discussed Sandburgh: Can Tiger still use the company's private plane? 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 »

    7:30 AM on Wed Nov 12 2008
    By Andrew Didorosi
    21,559 views, 78 comments

    Most discussed ShantaBias: I'm going to have to be late to work again today... my job's way too boring to walk in with more »

  • motorsports

    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]

    5:40 PM on Sun Nov 2 2008
    By Wes Siler
    4,763 views, 154 comments

    Most discussed layabout: Great race,shame Mr no personality Hamilton won,i hope the lice of a thousand prostitutes infest Glock's underwear. I was cheering more »

  • lewis hamilton

    Portrait Of F1 Star Lewis Hamilton Created From Hole Punch Dots

    British artist and Formula One race fan Nikki Douthwaite has taken Seurat's pointilism to a whole new level, creating an eight-by-five portrait of Lewis Hamilton out of discarded hole-punch dots. Roughly 250,000 individual pieces went into the work, which Douthwaite finished just before Hamilton drives for an F1 title attempt at the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend. But why a race car driver? Says Douthwaite: "I was at the British Grand Prix just a couple of days before I graduated and that's when I decided what I would do next. I am a massive Formula 1 fan and I have been since I was a little girl. And I've always supported McLaren." [Telegraph.co.uk]

    2:40 PM on Wed Oct 29 2008
    By Andrew Stoy
    3,196 views, 44 comments

    Most discussed The Name's Ash78, Housewares: Obama <======>McCainHamilton<=== Please press hard on your selection to ensure vote recording. more »

  • Oh No She Didn't

    Ferrari Threatening To Pull Out Of F1 Over Engine Proposal

    With Max Mosley pushing a one-engine-for-all agenda as a cost-saving measure for Formula One teams, Ferrari has threatened to get out of the F1 business entirely. Ferrari believes that, after more than 50 years of consecutive commitment to the racing series, it would be better served looking elsewhere for race wins if the spec engine proposal gets approved. Mosley has tried to ignore the problem — which he's proven is a winning strategy. Ferrari is probably just mouthing off, as they have made so much history in F1 people are naming buildings after their drivers. The Ferrari statement below the jump. More »

    12:30 PM on Tue Oct 28 2008
    By Matt Hardigree
    2,892 views, 69 comments

    Most discussed xxF1xx: SPEC engine's are a TOTAL GARBAGE idea if you ask me. First it's a SPEC Tire (thanks to the French more »

  • tamara ecclestone

    F1 Boss Bernie Ecclestone's Hot Daughter Poses Semi-Nude For PETA

    We don't know how it's possible that Tamara Ecclestone is even mildly related to her father Bernie, the boss of F1 and general all-around ugly guy. Despite our suspicions on her true paternity, she's posed draped only in a checkered flag for PETA's "I would rather go naked than wear fur" campaign. These images, published in this month's English tabloid "Hello!" are the latest in a campaign that's seen celebs like Pamela Anderson and Eva Mendes bare most for the cause. We'd be much more swayed by their arguments if PETA wasn't doing bonkers stuff like suggesting Ben & Jerry's switch to human milk in their ice cream recipes. Crazy hippies.


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    10:20 AM on Fri Oct 10 2008
    By Ben Wojdyla
    30,948 views, 95 comments

    Most discussed Mike the Dog: The women I date are always excited to hear I'm an officer in my local PETA chapter... Until they more »

  • racing news

    Singapore Formula 1 Night Race Photo Gallery Shows Off Amazing Festival Of Lights

    These 28 photos of racing action — some of the most breathtaking racing photos we've ever seen — are proof the backdrop for this weekend's Singapore show-down, the first nighttime race in F1 history, was more important than the results. We can talk about increased viewership, unpredictability or whatever else until we're blue in the face. But, that's just stupid. No, the coolest thing from the race are these photos. Enjoy.

    Photo Credits: Getty Images / Getty Images Sport
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    3:21 PM on Mon Sep 29 2008
    By Ray Wert
    11,205 views, 36 comments

    Most discussed Van Sarockin: I'd say the greater importance was that Alonso scored his first (only) win of the season, that Ferrari melted down, more »

  • paul newman

    Paul Newman, Racer, Remembered

    Today's news of Paul Newman's death has stunned us. Everyone knew Newman was a giant, but most don't know the eight-time CART winner made just as great of a mark on racing as he made in every other endeavor he embarked upon. Read on as our esteemed Editor-at-Large helps to tell the story only the lucky few of us know. — Ed.

    It was 1972 when 47-year-old Paul Newman — adopting the shorthand P. L. Newman — strapped into a Lotus Elan at Connecticut's Thompson International Speedway. History remembers little else about the ice-blue-eyed actor's first time performing behind the wheel of a sports car except this: It was the seed moment of a second career for a guy whose first career was nothing to sneeze at. More »
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    2:40 PM on Sat Sep 27 2008
    By Mike Spinelli
    8,490 views, 50 comments

    Most discussed SeanKHotay: So sad to hear our loss... Not too long ago, Lime Rock Park closed for a day for him to run more »

  • Quickly, To The Bratmobile!

    Ten Best Tailgating Vehicles

    The season for tossing around the pigskin and gorging yourself on pig products in the shadow of stadiums is here, and in that spirit we've identified the ten best vehicles for serious tailgating. With the help of our grill-happy readers we've put together a list of cars, trucks and vans that meet the requirements for your meaty adventures. Whether you're a Boomer Sooner or a Cheesehead, you'll surely be able to step up your off-the-field game by investing in one of the ten tailgating vehicles below. More »
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    3:00 PM on Fri Sep 26 2008
    By Matt Hardigree
    219,363 views, 55 comments

    Most discussed JeepyJayhawk: re: Jambulance... We wouldn't be surprised to hear that PeteJayhawk is looking for one pre-painted in KU colors. If I could more »