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A red 1971 Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8 AMG 'Red Pig' replica

AMG’s First Race Car, the Mercedes ‘Red Pig,’ Flies Again

When one of your latest cars is so fast that its hubcaps come off, that’s a proper sign of performance dedication. And AMG has been doing that to Mercedes-Benz’s cars for decades, plus a brief dalliance with Mitsubishi. This legacy was kick-started by one very special sedan: the Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8, aka the ‘Red …
The initial render of the red-with-white-stripes SCG 008 kit car buggy

The SCG 008 Baja Dakar Buggy Is a Build-Your-Own Boot

The first desert-hopping dune buggies were made from VW Beetles. But today, the lightweight off-road racer formula has gotten a bit more extreme. From stripped-down Singer Safari 911s to the Ariel Nomad, there’s a wide variety of vehicles ready to take on Baja. That list also includes the Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus (SCG) Boot, which already …
The orange Gordon Murray T.50s Niki Lauda

The Gordon Murray T.50s Niki Lauda Is a Birthday Tribute To a Legend

When the designer of the McLaren F1 announces he’s making a new hypercar, you pay attention. Such was the case last year when Gordon Murray unveiled the T.50. However, as technologically incredible as that car is, Murray hinted that something even more extreme was coming. And now, it’s finally here, baring a name many Formula …
A white 1986 Ford RS200 Evolution in the forest

The 1986 Ford RS200 Evolution Is a Group B Rally Beast

Rallying, like many other forms of automotive racing, makes automakers pursue intriguing and oftentimes kooky solutions to speed. Renault, for example, turned a front-engine, FWD hatchback into a mid-engine RWD one. The Citroen 2CV Sahara has 4WD and two engines. And the Lancia Delta Integrale’s predecessor, the Delta S4, had both a turbocharger and a …
The three 2021 Ford Bronco 4400 King of the Hammers racers gathered around a desert rock formation

The Ford Bronco 4400 Set Out To Smash King of the Hammers

Though the pandemic has caused some manufacturing delays, the Ford Bronco has already started hitting the dirt. Not just for testing, but actively competing. However, we’re not talking just about the Baja-racing Bronco R. This year’s King of the Hammers race saw some new entrants in the form of three Ford Bronco 4400s. And the …
Indy cars driving on the brick racing surface of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the pace lap for the Indianapolis 500 in 1937

“Wild Bill” and the Weird Indy 500 Cars of the 1930s

In the world of racing, driving legends never truly die. That’s why on this 82nd anniversary of his death, we remember the career and life of racecar driver Bill “Wild Bill” Cummings. He might not be the most famous driver of all time, and there is even a chance you’ve never heard of him, but …
A gray-with-black-hood 1996 Dodge Ram van 'Dajiban' build in the California hills

The Dajiban Is Drifting’s Latest and Craziest Trend

Camping and #vanlife are the usual activities associated with Dodge vans. Or, depending on the Ram ProMaster configuration, something in the repair field of work. But over in Japan, old-school Dodge vans have found a new purpose in life. Namely, being turned into drifting Dajibans. How Japanese motorcycle racing led to drifting Dodge vans Drifting …
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You Can Drive the Amazing BMW M4 GT4 at BMW Performance Center

Many car manufacturers that produce performance cars on a massive scale have a history in racing. For brands like McLaren, that history is more well known, especially because they have a car named after one of their team’s racing legend, Ayrton Senna. BMW also has quite an impressive background in racing and currently has teams …
A red MST Mk2 Ford Escort Ultimate Rally Car drifts around a racetrack

MST’s Brand-New Mk2 Ford Escort Lets You Play Ken Block

People trying to break into rallying often pick modern machines; rear-wheel and all-wheel-drive Subarus are common picks. But when it comes to slick slides, classic cars can be just as good and just as fun. Ken Block has driven that point home with his modified vintage Mustang and tweaked Escort Cosworth. And now, there’s another …
A white 2021 Toyota GR Yaris vs. a black ST205 Toyota Celica GT-Four

Watch the Toyota GR Yaris Take on Its Rally Predecessor

Thanks to a rally racing touch, the Toyota GR Yaris is shaping up to a truly hype-worthy hot hatch. But it’s not the Japanese automaker’s only all-wheel-drive hatchback rally entry. Before the GR Yaris, Toyota had the Celica GT-Four. But how does the new kid on the block compare to the old guard? The YouTube …

Does Go-Karting Make You a Better Driver?

If you have ever been go-karting, then you’re well aware of the fun and thrills you can have while lapping that small track. Finding those apexes and hammering the throttle on the straightaways without having to worry about damaging an actual race car is one of the best parts. But we had to wonder if …
Travis Pastrana jumps a Subaru WRX STI over a powerboat in Gymkhana 11

Ken Block’s Gymkhana Is in Good Hands With Travis Pastrana

Even if you’re not in the drifting scene, you’ve probably heard of Ken Block. Over the years he and the Hoonigan team have earned a name for themselves with their Gymkhana videos. So much so, that there’s even an Amazon Prime show dedicated to one video’s production. And now, there’s a new one out—only Block’s …

Watch the Toyota GR Supra Drift Racing With the Pros

Not all people care to watch video reels of cars drifting around the track. For those who do, this clip of the Toyota GR Supra drift racing is pretty awesome. Especially for those out there that love Toyota and appreciate the design and engineering that this Japanese carmaker flows into each vehicle. In the video …
A red-and-black 1974 twin-engine Citroen 2CV 4x4 rally car in a quarry

This Citroen 2CV Became a Rally Car With the Help of 2 Engines

‘Innovative’ is a term often thrown around classic Citroens. In the 50s, for example, the DS wowed onlookers with front disc brakes and self-leveling hydropneumatic suspension. The later SM took the latter to new heights (pun intended) and introduced features like rain-sensing wipers and hydraulically-assisted steering. But before those came the minimalist Citroen 2CV, explicitly …

Racecars Replace Glass Windshields With This Safer Alternative

If you’ve ever had a cracked or damaged windshield, you’ve probably noticed how annoying it can be. More than being annoying, having a damaged front windshield can be dangerous. After all, they are made of glass, which can be structurally compromised by cracks and damage. For motorsports like racing, however, cars ditch the glass windshield …