F3 Cars Used To Run A Side Pod Air Intake, Here's Why It Worked And Then Disappeared
Formula 3 cars used to have side pod air intakes up until the 2010s. Check out why they were used, as well as why these pods aren't around anymore.
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Genesis Wants To Go GT3 Racing With The Beautiful V8-Powered Magma GT Mid-Engine Supercar
It sure seems like the Magma GT has the same engine as the GMR-001 Le Mans Hypercar.
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Ram Looking For Drivers To Race In New 'Free Agent' Program In The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Very few things stoke a racing fan's imagination like a one-off appearance.
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The Surprising History Of Toyota's TRD Program In The U.S.
The first time that the letters TRD adorned anything in the United States, it was actually thanks to a racing duo who imported TRD parts from the Philippines.
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Audi Unveils Sleek 2026 F1 Livery On Concept Car
The preview livery itself is a sleek combination of titanium, black and a vivid shade of red that will be splashed across all of Audi's corporate branding.
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This Historic Alabama Drag Strip Is Shutting Down After Nearly Half A Century Of Racing
There's been a recent trend of auto racing facilities closing down. The latest track to shut its gates is a historic drag strip in Alabama. Here's the story.
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Red Bull Will Launch Its 2026 F1 Season In Detroit To Officially Kick Off Ford Partnership
Red Bull announced on Tuesday that its 2026 season launch will take place in Detroit, Michigan, on January 15.
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How An Iconic Dirt Track From NASCAR's First Season Got A Second Life As A Walking Trail
What happens to a racetrack when racing is over? One North Carolina track is now a walking trail, and there are similar places in Chicago, France, and the U.K.
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McLaren's High-Powered Twin-Turbo V8 Traces Its Roots All The Way Back To A 1980s Nissan Le Mans Engine
In a lot of ways, this is the motor that put McLaren back on the map after not making a roadcar for over a decade.
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Every Track That Only Hosted A Single F1 Race
For decades Formula One has made its way around the globe to deliver elite racing at iconic venues. Not every course has been an instant classic, however.
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2009 F1 Champion Jenson Button Will Call It A Career After WEC Finale In Bahrain
Jenson Button confirmed on Wednesday that he will end his professional racing career after the 8 Hours of Bahrain in November.
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Marco Andretti Retires From Racing After 20-Year IndyCar Career
With his notoriety and connections with the series, Marco could have continued racing at Indianapolis every May but he has stepped away to focus on his family.
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Why NASCAR Cars Have A Tear-Off Windshield
Ever wondered why NASCAR pit crews peel layers off racecar windshields? This practice began in the '90s and is all about keeping vision clear.
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Aston Martin's Worst Prototype Only Raced Twice And Never Finished Once
Aston Martin had ambitious plans to develop a car that could be competitive at the highest echelons of racing. Things didn't go quite as planned.
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Max Verstappen Back In F1 Title Fight After McLaren's Poor Weekend In Austin
If you assumed that Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris would have a stage-managed tussle for the 2025 Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship, you'd be wrong.
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Balance Of Performance Explained: Why Endurance Racing Is Harder Than Ever
One way to keep auto racing competitive is to penalize faster cars and help slower ones. Enter Balance of Performance. Not everyone is a fan.
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These Are The Worst F1 Tracks (According To Fans)
A Formula One circuit needs to accommodate some of the intense racing on the planet — not to mention intense scrutiny from dedicated fans.
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Apple Signs Exclusive 5-Year Deal To Broadcast Formula 1 In The U.S.
F1 TV, the championship's in-house streaming service, will no longer be available in the U.S. as a result, with its content moved to the Apple TV app.
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Jimmie Johnson Is The 8th Worst Driver In The NASCAR Cup Series, According To iRacing Studios
NASCAR 25 centers on a robust single-player experience where the competitors are AI representations of real-life drivers.
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Why Drag Races Were Always A Quarter Mile (And When That Changed)
Drag racers have been zipping down quarter-mile tracks since the sport was born. Here's how they decided on that distance and why it was changed.
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How Jackie Stewart Taping A Wrench On The Steering Wheel Made F1 Safer
One terrifying moment pushed Jackie Stewart to rethink Formula 1’s limits and his response helped turn one of the deadliest sports into one of the safest.
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What Does Toyota's TRD Acronym Stand For?
There's a lot of history behind Toyota's TRD badge. Here's how the letters are linked to success on the track and what they mean for a vehicle's performance.
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Every F1 Car Has A High-Speed Camera That Is Never Used For Broadcasts
Formula 1 cars use a lot of cameras to give the audience a comprehensive view of the race. However, one more camera exists, and you'll never see its footage.
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Porsche Will Withdraw From World Endurance Championship After This Season
Porsche stated the end of factory WEC participation is just part of a "comprehensive realignment," and it's focusing on the next-generation Formula E ruleset.
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What Do They Lay Down On Drag Tracks To Make The Surface So Sticky?
Lots of factors go into determining how sticky a drag-racing track will be. But high on the list is a compound meant to improve each racer's traction.
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How Audi Used Old Tech And New Thinking To Make Its Dakar Champion
Audi didn't invent a new car to take the Dakar Rally. But its creation of a winner from already-existing parts resulted in a milestone for electric vehicles.
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How Are Racing Oil Filters Different From Standard Oil Filters
Despite performing the same basic task, racing oil filters are not the same as everyday street car oil filters. Here's the difference between the two.
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