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  • Modern day Corvette Bridge with racers passing underneath
    4

    The History Of Wisconsin's Most Recognized Corvette Sponsorship

    A special bridge at one of America's favorite race tracks has become synonymous with the Corvette nameplate, and it's now celebrating 70 years of history.

    By Brontë Wieland 5 hours ago Read More
  • A blue NAPA-sponsored racing car that has caught fire on the track
    13

    To Visualize How Dangerous Racing Used To Be, Here's The Oldest Racing Accident On Film

    Crashes in auto racing used to be a lot more dangerous. To understand how far we've come, check out this video of the first ever racing crash caught on camera.

    By Talia Roepel 6 hours ago Read More
  • The Trylon and Perisphere lit up at night illuminating the large statue of George Washington at the New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York City, New York. America 1939
    68

    New York Closed Its 1940 World's Fair With A Grand Prix, Back When Fairs Were Great

    The Grand Prix at the World's Fair was held on a short three-quarter-mile circuit on the fairground's public roads.

    By Ryan Erik King 3 days ago Read More
  • The side-view of a green The McMurtry Spéirling in a dark studio
    21

    The McMurtry Spéirling Is A 1000-HP Electric Batmobile That Can Be Driven Upside Down And You Can Now Buy One For Just $1.3 Million

    The production version of the record-setting car will have larger exterior dimensions and a larger battery to go along with the seven-figure price tag.

    By Ryan Erik King 4 days ago Read More
  • Race winner George Russell of Great Britain driving the (63) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W17 passes his team celebrating on the pitwall during the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 28, 2026 in Spielberg, Austria.
    5

    Rivals Inching Closer To Mercedes In F1 Title Race Despite George Russell's Austria Win

    We can only speculate how the Grand Prix would have played out if Verstappen started third instead of fifth.

    By Ryan Erik King 7 days ago Read More
  • A 3,000 horsepower diesel Corvette drag racer
    4

    These Custom Diesel Corvettes Show Gasoline Isn't Mandatory For Fun

    Unlike many Chevy trucks, the Corvette never offered a diesel engine. These insane builds are what happens when you stuff an oil burner in a 'Vette anyway.

    By Benjamin Gracias 8 days ago Read More
  • A dual overhead cam 426 NASCAR engine
    7

    Chrysler's Muscle-Bound DOHC 426 Hemi Never Got To Eat Ford SOHC 427s For Breakfast

    After Chrysler dominated the 1964 Daytona 500, Ford knew it needed a Hemi engine, too. But the two designs never got a chance to face off on the track.

    By Brad Brownell 9 days ago Read More
  • Front view of the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut record car driving down the runway
    47

    Over-The-Air Update Lets Koenigsegg Jesko Hit 190 MPH In The Quarter-Mile, Crushing The Production Car Record

    With 1,600 horsepower on tap, the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut was already fast, but software updates have helped it set new records in the quarter- and half-mile.

    By Chris Tsui 9 days ago Read More
  • Rear 3/4 view of the Porsche 911 GT4 R on track.
    15

    Porsche Cayman GT4 Race Car Replaced By New 911 GT4 Race Car Based On The 911 GT3, Which Won't Be Confusing

    Porsche racing aficionados will note that, believe it or not, this is the first time Porsche has built a GT4 car out of the 911.

    By Chris Tsui 9 days ago Read More
  • Sig Haughdahl's land speed record car with a Wisconsin engine
    1

    This Tractor Engine Company Once Powered A Norwegian Racer To 180 MPH Speed Record

    With over 13 liters of displacement, the massive six-cylinder engine was able to push the 1920s speedster beyond the known limits of straight-line speed.

    By Brad Brownell 9 days ago Read More
  • A sign at the Bristol Motor Speedway stating it's the
    0

    Why Bristol Motor Speedway Went From Concrete To Dirt To Concrete To Dirt...

    Bristol Motor Speedway is known for having modified its racing surface numerous times over the years. Here's why the owners made these changes so frequently.

    By Aakash Badree 10 days ago Read More
  • FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem walks in the paddock during Final Practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on June 6, 2026 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.
    16

    FIA Removes Term Limits, Paving Way For Mohammed Ben Sulayem To Rule Racing For Life

    The FIA seemingly can't come up with a reasonable explanation for its term limit abolition.

    By Ryan Erik King 11 days ago Read More
  • Acura Integra Type S DE5 Pikes Peak race car driven by Dai Yoshihara
    21

    Pikes Peak Is A Cruel, Unforgiving Mountain That Refuses To Play Favorites

    If you need a win at Pikes Peak, the mountain doesn't care. It was here before we found it, and it will be here long after we're gone.

    By Collin Woodard 11 days ago Read More
  • 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X at Pikes Peak, driven by JR Hildebrand
    18

    2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Destroys Pikes Peak Production Car Record By 23 Seconds

    Racing the 1,250-horsepower Corvette ZR1X to the top of Pikes Peak, driver JR Hildebrand didn't just break the production car record; he destroyed it.

    By Collin Woodard 12 days ago Read More
  • Pitt Race track aerial shot
    53

    Can Anything Be Done To Save The Raceways Closing Around The Country?

    Racing facilities all over the U.S. are closing, being replaced by data centers and real estate projects. Is there anything enthusiasts can do to save them?

    By Brad Brownell 12 days ago Read More
  • A screenshot showing the silver Caddy fully sideways in a drift in a snowy lot in front of trees
    8

    A 21-Foot-Long 1975 Cadillac Limousine Can Rally, As It Turns Out

    Sure, it racks up the slowest time in 'Will It Rally?' history, but it's also one of the most entertaining videos in Team O'Neil's series, too.

    By Logan K. Carter 13 days ago Read More
  • The headshot of Arie Luyendyk
    13

    Arie Luyendyk's 1996 Indy 500 Qualifying Speed Record Has Still Not Been Beaten

    Despite setting all-time average one- and four-lap speed records at the 1996 Indy 500 qualifying rounds, the Flying Dutchman didn't even get pole that year.

    By Charles Krome 13 days ago Read More
  • Red fourth-gen Pontiac Firebird on display with t-tops off.
    18

    Every Pontiac Firebird Generation Ranked By Top Speed

    Which generation of the Pontiac Firebird is the fastest? The answer will probably not surprise you, but some real-world test data we've dug up just might.

    By Frankie Cruz 14 days ago Read More
  • AO Racing's
    9

    This Is My Pitch To Be A Window Gal For Your Next 24-Hour Race

    I will put myself through the athletic training to make it happen. This will be my "Rocky."

    By Lalita Chemello 15 days ago Read More
  • The 1985 Tour de Corse-winning Renault 5 Maxi Turbo on a road.
    2

    The Renault 5 Turbo Was A Hot Hatch That Could Go Over 800 Miles On One Tank Of Gas

    Renault made the 5 Turbo to compete in intense rally events. But a certain addition to the car allowed to have an absurd range of around 800 miles.

    By Aakash Badree 16 days ago Read More
  • The AVUS grandstand along a highway
    7

    6 Abandoned F1 Tracks You Can Still (Kind Of) Explore

    Formula 1 racetracks aren't always reserved indefinitely for future events. Some are abandoned or repurposed, like these that you can still explore today.

    By Josh West 16 days ago Read More
  • A NASCAR race in 1956. An organe and cream car sponsored by Florida Mercury dealers speeds down a beach with other cars in the background and the ocean behind them.
    3

    How The 1957 Racing Ban Killed American Factory Race Teams Overnight

    U.S. automakers in the 1950s loved to "win on Sunday, sell on Monday," but they abruptly announced they were done with racing. Here's why, and what followed.

    By Brad Brownell 17 days ago Read More
  • An orange Genesis Magma Racing Le Mans car on the grid
    38

    Genesis Magma Racing's Successful Le Mans Debut Was Thrilling To Witness

    The fledgling Korean team is taking racing very seriously, and it achieved its goal of finishing the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, only Genesis' third race.

    By Daniel Golson 19 days ago Read More
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6 N drifting at a racetrack
    74

    641-HP Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Laps Nürburgring Faster Than An R35 GT-R

    Attainable electric cars are faster than ever, with family sedans like the Ioniq 6 N capable of blasting around the Nürburgring faster than some supercars.

    By Collin Woodard 20 days ago Read More
  • Race winner Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari celebrates on the podium with his trophy during the F1 Grand Prix of Barcelona-Catalunya at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 14, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
    21

    Lewis Hamilton Snaps 20-Month Win Drought With First Ferrari GP Victory

    More than just the end of a dry spell for Hamilton, the win in Barcelona shows signs of life at Ferrari, via a strategy that helped secure the win.

    By Ryan Erik King 21 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 of 1963 Pontiac Catalina Swiss Chees in sharp light
    7

    How This Rare 1963 Pontiac Drag Racer Earned Its 'Swiss Cheese' Nickname

    Automakers used to go to truly absurd lengths to shed every possible ounce of weight. Case in point is the 1963 Pontiac drag racer nicknamed 'Swiss Cheese.'

    By Charles Krome 21 days ago Read More
  • Ned Jarrett of Camden, S.C., won the 16th annual Southern 500 here 9/6 and carried away $22,100 in prize money.
    1

    Ned Jarrett's Hall Of Fame NASCAR Career Began With A Car Bought With A Bad Check

    Racing with little more than hopes and dreams, Ned Jarrett wrote a bad check to buy a race car, hoping he would win and cover the cost before the check bounced.

    By Ryan Erik King 23 days ago Read More
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