Alex Lloyd's posts

It was August 1980, in Jesolo, Italy. Ayrton Senna, aged 20, lay in a deck chair by the hotel pool—steely-eyed,…

You’ve probably seen the driverless race car that’s set to compete in a new series called “Roborace.” Come later…

I’m a child, just like you. I like to go sideways, in a plume of my own tire smoke. I enjoy opposite lock, balancing…

You’ve never felt nerves like those on the morning of the Indianapolis 500.

I knew it was coming. That feeling of utter helplessness, of panic. I was sweating profusely. The question of “if”…

The 25 Hours of Thunderhill is a race that remains far more grueling than the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Why? Because—in…

When life gives you lemons, drive an Acura NSX.

By now, you’ve probably spotted a few Dodge Darts on your local roads; after all, they have been on sale for…

Throughout the How To Drive Fast series, I’ve offered opinions based on the experience I’ve amassed during my…

Tucked away in a factory, deep in the heart of England, a group of engineers worked tirelessly through the winter.…

Most of my “How To Drive Fast” column is, unsurprisingly, about how to drive fast. As well as posing techniques,…

One man has blown up my twitter in the past 48 hours. That man is fellow Jalopnian, James F Johnson Jr. (@dmidwestred…

The Fiat 500 Abarth is one of the most hoonable cars on planet Earth. Despite being front-wheel drive, shaped like…

Entering the turn, aboard a NISMO 370Z, I stabbed the clutch, hit the gas, and turned a hard left. The backend…

Stories are told about how drivers change when the helmet goes on, the visor slams shut and the engines roar to…

Ever wondered what happens when a professional racecar driver steps out of his car during a race weekend? You might…

If you've been so busy making tender love to your fake girlfriend and you've been unable to catch the news let me…

What makes Jimmie Johnson so much better than Dale Jr.? Why can Felipe Massa never keep pace with Fernando Alonso?…

Let's face it: racing is expensive. Many people can't afford to purchase a car, make it race-ready, and then proceed…

How does one prepare for the deciding round of the Formula One World Championship? If you're 1976 World Champion…