Sep 19 2016
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It was August 1980, in Jesolo, Italy. Ayrton Senna, aged 20, lay in a deck chair by the hotel pool—steely-eyed,…
Alex Lloyd
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Aug 9 2016
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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…
Jun 21 2016
13
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…
May 25 2016
42
You’ve never felt nerves like those on the morning of the Indianapolis 500.
May 16 2016
18
I knew it was coming. That feeling of utter helplessness, of panic. I was sweating profusely. The question of “if”…
May 2 2016
25
The 25 Hours of Thunderhill is a race that remains far more grueling than the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Why? Because—in…
Apr 26 2016
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When life gives you lemons, drive an Acura NSX.
May 1 2014
9
By now, you’ve probably spotted a few Dodge Darts on your local roads; after all, they have been on sale for…
Mar 12 2013
6
Throughout the How To Drive Fast series, I’ve offered opinions based on the experience I’ve amassed during my…
Mar 6 2013
10
Tucked away in a factory, deep in the heart of England, a group of engineers worked tirelessly through the winter.…
Feb 26 2013
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Most of my “How To Drive Fast” column is, unsurprisingly, about how to drive fast. As well as posing techniques,…
Feb 20 2013
2
One man has blown up my twitter in the past 48 hours. That man is fellow Jalopnian, James F Johnson Jr. (@dmidwestred…
Feb 19 2013
12
The Fiat 500 Abarth is one of the most hoonable cars on planet Earth. Despite being front-wheel drive, shaped like…
Feb 12 2013
10
Entering the turn, aboard a NISMO 370Z, I stabbed the clutch, hit the gas, and turned a hard left. The backend…
Feb 6 2013
4
Stories are told about how drivers change when the helmet goes on, the visor slams shut and the engines roar to…
Jan 29 2013
2
Ever wondered what happens when a professional racecar driver steps out of his car during a race weekend? You might…
Jan 21 2013
4
If you've been so busy making tender love to your fake girlfriend and you've been unable to catch the news let me…
Jan 16 2013
4
What makes Jimmie Johnson so much better than Dale Jr.? Why can Felipe Massa never keep pace with Fernando Alonso?…
Jan 9 2013
29
Let's face it: racing is expensive. Many people can't afford to purchase a car, make it race-ready, and then proceed…
Jan 2 2013
2
How does one prepare for the deciding round of the Formula One World Championship? If you're 1976 World Champion…