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A red 1961 Volvo Amazon drives down a dirt road

The Volvo Amazon is an Unexpected Classic Rally Car

Safety is usually what comes to mind when car buyers think of Volvo. But while the Swedish automaker is certainly very good at that, it also has a more performance-inclined side. Even before it founded Polestar, Volvo had gone racing with models like the 850R wagon. Plus, like many other automakers, it’s also had a …
Daniel Suarez slides the blue #99 Chevrolet at the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol

NASCAR Will Keep Playing and Racing in the Dirt in 2022

After the temporary shift to virtual racing, NASCAR returned to a full IRL event schedule for 2021. And it’s a season that’s in some ways contradictory. On the one hand, it’s the last season before the introduction of the ‘Next-Gen’ racer. But it’s also a season that saw a NASCAR race at a dedicated dirt …
A black-and-silver 2020 Triumph Daytona 765 Moto2 Limited Edition on a rear-wheel stand on a racetrack

The 2020 Triumph Daytona 765 Moto2 Isn’t Racing Cosplay

Whether used Suzuki or brand-new Ducati, sportbikes are the motorcycles of choice for dedicated track-day racers and handling aficionados. And like any other kind of bike, sportbike performance ranges from mild to extreme. However, there’s a distinct gap between a street-legal bike and a true racing machine. The 2020 Triumph Daytona 765 Moto2 Limited Edition, …
Monster Energy Yamaha racer Fabio Quartararo leads a pack of MotoGP riders at the 2021 Qatar GP

Want Fun Unpredictable Racing? You Need to Watch MotoGP

Besides supercross and motocross, motorcycle racing doesn’t always get a lot of attention in the US. True, flat-track racing is experiencing a resurgence. But overall, compared to something like the Daytona 500, bikes often play second fiddle here. However, thanks to the Internet, it’s easier than ever to access international motorsports, including bike racing. And …

The Simpson Hybrid S Is a HANS Device You Can Use Without a Harness

Whether you participate in amateur racing or just like to hit the track on the weekends, your personal safety is important. This means that you should always wear a helmet, make sure that your car passes the safety tech inspection, and maybe even use a HANS device. But what if you don’t have a proper …
Sabine Schmitz in her car at the Nürburgring in 2014

The Nürburgring Queen, Sabine Schmitz, Has Passed Away

Last year, the automotive world mourned the loss of Sir Stirling Moss. And today, another racing legend has left us. Anyone who’s scoured through Nürburgring records and lap footage has undoubtedly heard of Sabine Schmitz. Sadly, on Tuesday, March 16th, 2021, the “Queen of the Nürburgring” passed away. The undisputed “Queen of the Nürburgring,” Sabine …
supercross riders competing for the hole shot as they turn around the first corner.

What’s the Difference Between Supercross and Motocross?

Covering Supercross in Arlington, TX this weekend got me thinking about another related sport that my family loves. Motocross is another epic battle of the bikes where athletes come from near and far, ride in the dirt, in an effort to prove themselves the fastest––and the season is right around the corner. Supercross might seem …
The new SRX racing series just unveiled the cars they will use

Tony Stewart’s New Superstar NASCAR Series looks Nuts

NASCAR is massively popular but remains a fairly insular world. It may look a little silly to nonracing fans or even fans of other racing series; I get it. But, even if you don’t know racing at all, you have probably heard the name Tony Stewart. Well, he and fellow NASCAR big-shot Ray Evernham have …
Race spectators in coats and hats at a snowy 2017 SnoDrift Rally forest stage

Here’s How You Can Attend Your First US Rally Race

While there aren’t any WRC rally races in the US, rally racing still goes on here. And while the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has curtailed spectatorship, the return of in-person attendance might be right around the corner. So, if you’re interested in seeing rallying with your own eyes, here’s what you should keep in mind. Get …
The white #97 Ford Fiesta slides on a dirt forest trail at the 2017 Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally in Pennsylvania

It’s Not WRC, but the ARA Keeps Rallying Alive in the US

With Formula 1 firmly finding a foothold in the US, automotive racing here isn’t as dominated by NASCAR as it once was. But even so, some incredibly-popular kinds of racing have struggled to see the same kind of popularity in the States. While we have off-road events like the Rebelle Rally and King of the …