• formula one

    Lewis Hamilton Races F1 Car Against Learjet

    The age-old battle of car versus airplane has been renewed by Lewis Hamilton, racing his McLaren Mercedes F1 car against a Learjet. Sadly, it's not quite as exciting as Top Gear's Bugatti Veyron versus EuroFighter contest, but then this was just some publicity stunt put on because Hamilton is a "brand ambassador" for Bombardier Learjet. Whatevs; we'll take all the car vs. jet battles we can get.
    [via GridCrasher]

    1:00 PM on Tue Jul 15 2008
    By Mark Arnold
    3,094 views, 21 comments

    Latest by smokyburnout: i wonder why they didn't pick something the jet could keep up with... maybe, i dunno, an IndyCar? [www.indycar.com] more »

  • vw scirocco

    Volkswagen Builds 300 HP Scirocco For Nürburgring 24-Hour Race

    A lot of people think VW's upcoming Scirocco could use a little more oomph under the hood. The stock engines are rated from 122 HP to 200 HP, but this new version has a 300 HP version of the 2.0-liter TFSI inline-four. That's because the car has been race-prepped specifically for next month's 24-hour endurance race at the Nürburgring. More »

    3:20 PM on Wed Apr 30 2008
    By Mark Arnold
    5,007 views, 34 comments

    Latest by ThateMotorsport: 3 Weeks to go and I'll be there to watch it live. The best time in the year!!! 1 Week more »

  • new cars

    Aston Martin Releases Official Vantage GT2 Shots

    Aston Martin finally got around to taking photos of its new Vantage GT2 racecar. A step above the Vantage N24 road-going racer, the GT2 will compete in ALMS, FIA GT and Le Mans series. We told you a couple of weeks ago that the 4.3-liter V8 will run on either ethanol or gasoline and should make about 480bhp. There's not much more information available, so we'll just sit back, look at the pictures and drool.



    4:15 PM on Mon Mar 31 2008
    By Wes Siler
    1,249 views, 36 comments

    Latest by Ω ß®ªғғ: @Stoatmaster: ...@Smells_Homeless: ahh... I was confused. Though that would also be an interesting episode. more »

  • offbeat news

    Schumacher Wins First Motorcycle Race, Prompting Rumors Of New Career

    Former F1 driver Michael Schumacher has won his first ever motorcycle race. The ex-Ferrari driver has successfully completed tests on board Ducati's MotoGP bike and raced a Honda CBR1000RR. With the addition of this win, on board a Triumph Daytona 675, the motorcycle world is rife with rumors that he will compete professionally in a major racing class next season. More »

    10:30 AM on Fri Mar 28 2008
    By Wes Siler
    3,666 views, 28 comments

    Latest by tony-e30: What race did he win? more »

  • new cars

    Factory Five GTM Is Mid-Engined Bargain

    The Factory Five GTM is causing us pains. Is it better to buy and drive the donor Corvette Z06 the car is built with; or is the mid engine and lighter weight worth the sacrifice? Decisions, decisions. In any case, the GTM is that rare occurrence: The racing version is actually cheaper than the street version. The GTM for the road runs about $61K, while the race version costs a scant $43K. Bargains, for the kind of performance you're likely to see. Of course, there's the whole kit-car hell aspect of things, but come on, be adventurous—they're bound to be more reliable than a Lamborghini right? [Factory Five GTM Home]

    3:15 PM on Mon Feb 18 2008
    By Ben Wojdyla
    6,409 views, 39 comments

    Latest by st3ph3n: You can pick up Fireblade powered Westfields for £7K just now. Busa ones for £10-12K. In the UK that is more »

  • detroit grand prix

    ALMS Race Is GO!

    Here we are folks at today's Detroit Belle Isle Gran Prix main event, the American Le Mans Series race. We'll strap in and fire up our keyboards to bring you sporadic coverage for the next three or so hours. Expect plenty of tense passing as there are only two good places to get around slow moving traffic. At turn one and two after a series of sweeping high speed curves is for those with courage, and between turn seven and eight on the long back stretch (with the pretty view of the river) is for those with big engines and bigger brakes. Stay tuned for more.

    3:30 PM on Sat Sep 1 2007
    By bwojdyla
    112 views, Comment

  • trackday porn

    The Primal Scream of Bruce

    Heilige scheiße! Straight cut gears in the sequential transmission and ludicrous engine power combine to form an unholy union in this E36 that embarasses every other car during this run of the Dutch Supercar Challenge. Our hero passes race spec 911's and Marcos Mantis's like they're standing still. I think I lasted until about the 6:45 mark before I had to pause the stream and go have a smoke. Normally we'd recommend turning your speakers up to eleven, but in this case, the stupendous frequency of the gear mesh will deafen you. This only makes me lust after E36's even more.– Ben Wojdyla More »

    7:30 PM on Thu Jun 28 2007
    By bwojdyla
    3,140 views, 33 comments

    Latest by Skydiver: I think this was a practical joke put on by the other drivers: "Let's put a tailpipe whistle in more »

  • video

    Behold, The Awesome Track Prowess of the Elise

    We caution readers with weaker constitutions to avoid viewing this video. If you do not already have a burning desire to own one of these masterpieces of lightness, turn away, lest you fall for its devilish ways. Cursed be you oh series of tubes, for not bringing this video to our attention sooner! Almost a year, languishing on the tube of you... for shame. Okay, kids, here's a test, put on your helmet, turn up the sound, sit real close to the monitor and hit play, if you don't want an Elise by the end, you officially have no soul. – Ben Wojdyla More »

    12:40 PM on Wed Apr 25 2007
    By bwojdyla
    4,083 views, 42 comments

    Latest by KingRoyale: @KVHnik: Thats the best line of the thread right there! Mmm mmm what a sound... more »

  • news

    Not Unbeatable? Audi R10 Loses to Harrier Jump-Jet

    It may have a reputation of being unbeatable — having aced the 24 heure du mons this year — but a Harrier jump-jet made quick work of the diesel-powered Audi R10, yesterday. On an RAF base in blighty, Scotsman Allan McNish, piloting the R10, demonstrated the R10 greater thrust off the line, beating the jet to 150 mph. But the stinkbomb couldn't hold its lead; the Harrier arrived at the one-kilometer mark a tenth of a second quicker. Still, it's hella bragging rights for Audi, which may have done more to change diesel's image than "BJ and the Bear." Google it, kids. More »

    10:06 AM on Mon Jul 10 2006
    By Mike Spinelli
    204 views, 2 comments

    Latest by Al Navarro: Isn't this stunt a little tired? I seem to remember BMW/Williams doing the same thing not so long ago. Perhaps more »

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