It was August 1980, in Jesolo, Italy. Ayrton Senna, aged 20, lay in a deck chair by the hotel pool—steely-eyed,…
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Alex Lloyd
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You’ve probably seen the driverless race car that’s set to compete in a new series called “Roborace.” Come later…
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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…
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You’ve never felt nerves like those on the morning of the Indianapolis 500.
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I knew it was coming. That feeling of utter helplessness, of panic. I was sweating profusely. The question of “if”…
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The 25 Hours of Thunderhill is a race that remains far more grueling than the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Why? Because—in…
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When life gives you lemons, drive an Acura NSX.
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By now, you’ve probably spotted a few Dodge Darts on your local roads; after all, they have been on sale for…
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Throughout the How To Drive Fast series, I’ve offered opinions based on the experience I’ve amassed during my…
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Tucked away in a factory, deep in the heart of England, a group of engineers worked tirelessly through the winter.…
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Most of my “How To Drive Fast” column is, unsurprisingly, about how to drive fast. As well as posing techniques,…
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One man has blown up my twitter in the past 48 hours. That man is fellow Jalopnian, James F Johnson Jr. (@dmidwestred…
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The Fiat 500 Abarth is one of the most hoonable cars on planet Earth. Despite being front-wheel drive, shaped like…
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Entering the turn, aboard a NISMO 370Z, I stabbed the clutch, hit the gas, and turned a hard left. The backend…
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Stories are told about how drivers change when the helmet goes on, the visor slams shut and the engines roar to…
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Ever wondered what happens when a professional racecar driver steps out of his car during a race weekend? You might…
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If you've been so busy making tender love to your fake girlfriend and you've been unable to catch the news let me…
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What makes Jimmie Johnson so much better than Dale Jr.? Why can Felipe Massa never keep pace with Fernando Alonso?…
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Let's face it: racing is expensive. Many people can't afford to purchase a car, make it race-ready, and then proceed…
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How does one prepare for the deciding round of the Formula One World Championship? If you're 1976 World Champion…
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