Alex Lloyd

9/19/16

Meet The Man Ayrton Senna Could Never Beat

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

8/9/16

Why Driverless Race Cars Are The Answer To Motorsport’s Biggest Problem

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

6/21/16

How To Drift (Sort Of) A Front Wheel Drive Car On Gravel

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…

5/25/16

What It Really Feels Like To Race In The Indy 500

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

5/16/16

I Threw Up Mexican Food In A Former F1 Driver’s Race Car

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

5/2/16

How To Drive Fast At Thunderhill

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

4/26/16

I'm Back Writing For Jalopnik, Let's Talk About Speed

When life gives you lemons, drive an Acura NSX.

5/1/14

2013 Dodge Dart: The Jalopnik Review

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

3/12/13

How To Achieve The Perfect Lap: As Told By The World’s Fastest Drivers

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

3/6/13

How McLaren Built The Greatest Formula One Car Of All-Time

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

2/26/13

Why You Should Brake With Your Left Foot

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

2/20/13

Why A Man Wants Me To Race A 600-hp Stadium Super Truck

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

2/19/13

The Ultimate Guide To Hooning: Fiat 500 Abarth

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

2/12/13

How To Drift Like A Badass Motherfucker

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

2/6/13

How To Survive A Run In The Indy 500

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

1/29/13

A Racecar Driver’s Weekend Is Not As Glamorous As You'd Think

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

1/21/13

Every Sport Is Full Of Lance Armstrongs

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

1/16/13

What Makes A Good Driver Great?

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

1/9/13

How To Be The Fastest Motherfucker At The Go-Kart Track

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

1/2/13

Why Today’s Racecar Drivers Are So Damn Boring

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

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