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Electric SUV Manufacturer, Fisker to Go Racing

Henrik Fisker has been involved with many electric vehicle programs over the years. In 2016, he formed his own company called Fisker, Inc. Since then, he has been doing everything he can to champion the growth of the electric vehicle market, including designing the Fisker Ocean, which is an all-electric SUV that anticipated on the …

Was Ayrton Senna the Greatest F1 Driver of All Time?

Automotive racing is one of the most revered, fantastic, and dangerous sports of all time and the Formula 1 series is home to what some consider the highest echelon of drivers from all over the world. And while it’s easy to look at statistics and rankings throughout the years and know who is the leader …
Maatouks Racing's white 2100-hp R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R drag race car pulling a wheelie on the drag strip

What’s the Fastest 0-60 Time Possible in a Road Car?

From turbos to lightweight components, there are plenty of modifications enthusiasts install in the pursuit of speed. And no matter what you drive, one number that constantly comes up is the 0-60 time. Over the years, that number has consistently tumbled, especially once electric cars came into the mix. But is there a limit to …
Red-white-and-blue-liveried 2020 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak pulling a wheelie on the drag strip

The Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Can Out-Race the Demon

Now that even the Durango has a Hellcat option, where’s Dodge to take its old-school muscle car, the Challenger? Unfortunately, the rumored track-focused ACR model isn’t happening. But then, Dodge is arguably more synonymous with drag racing. So, while the Dodge Challenger Drag Pak isn’t an ACR, it is a genuine factory-prepped competition-ready drag race …
Red 1970s Fiat Spider with a white 4-point roll bar installed

Why Your Convertible Sports Car Needs a Roll Bar

Whether you prefer the S2000 or a Miata, there are plenty of fun-to-drive convertible sports cars, new and used, to choose from. And many owners install modifications to further sharpen their cars. Some focus on handling, installing sway bars, or sticky tires. Others add more power, either with engine swaps or turbocharger kits. However, there’s …
A yellow 4-point roll cage installed in a Porsche 911

Roll Cages Aren’t Just for Race Cars

The most extreme race cars, whether they race in Baja or on the track, typically only resemble street cars superficially. But many racing modifications, from sway bars to grippier tires, can also make road cars perform better. And that includes the ones not meant purely for performance. As speed increases, so does the need for …
2017 Dodge Charger Pursuit

Deputies in Hot Water For Drag Racing Squad Cars at Track

A night at the race track can be a fun time for a community. Many friends and family gather together, and some actually race their cars. This all happens within the confines of safety teams at the strip, and police security teams around the track. However, the crowds are not the only ones that like …
a red, white, and blue CBR1000RR-R sport bike racing down the street

The New Honda Fireblade Is Actually Coming to America

The all-new Honda CBR1000RR…-R Fireblade SP is coming to American motorcycle showrooms as a hulked up 2021 model of the familiar Honda CBR1000RR sport bike. There were apparently not enough Rs for this speedster––so Honda added more. Honda Powersports advertises this designated factory racer as “everything but the factory contract.” Named the Fireblade––presumably alluding to …
KTM rider Cooper Webb rides to victory

Cooper Webb’s KTM 450SXF Dirt Racer

Cooper Webb finished 2019 strong, earning the season title for Monster Energy Supercross. He’s still on the rise in the 2020 racing season––poised as the only rider with a fighting chance against current points leader Eli Tomac. Today we see if he rides his KTM 450SXF factory race build to victory. Webb could take the …
Roczen riding his CRF450R

Ken Roczen and his Honda CRF450R Dirt Bike

German-born Honda Racing Corporation team hero Ken Roczen is a Supercross warrior. After a daunting broken arm sustained in a dirt bike crash at the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross Championship at Anaheim, Roczen was sidelined due to his brutal injury. About a year later, the former Red Bull KTM rider was injured again while riding …
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sleds racing in the Mint 400

The Ducati Scrambler Is the Mint 400’s First Hooligan Winner

Quite a few so-called scrambler motorcycles have the style, but not a lot of off-road substance. The Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled, though, isn’t one of them. And just like Triumph did with its Scrambler, the Italian company has shown that through racing. In fact, in this year’s Mint 400, a Ducati Scrambler won its inaugural …
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IndyCar Racer Alexander Rossi Drives a 2020 Honda Passport

A little browsing on Honda’s Instagram shows us some posts of famous race car drivers and their Hondas. I mean, it’s easy to get behind the wheel of a vehicle if a racer drives one right? The logic is solid and the advertising seamless. But who drives what? IndyCar Racer Alexander Rossi Drives a 2020 …

Virtual Indy 500 Replaced Traditional Memorial Day Weekend Race

The Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 are Memorial Day racing staples. They have been for decades. This year is no different. Racing is alive! Both races will be run Sunday, sorta.  Race Day Weekend NASCAR has resumed real-life racing, although they do not have fans in the stands at this time due to the global COVID-19 …
Black and Silver Goodwrench Chevrolet driven by Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Dale Earnhardt Sr’s Racecar Sells to Benefit COVID-19 Efforts

Last week I posted a story about Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s racecar going to auction. Mr. Earnhardt was a former NASCAR racing champion. Week in and week out, he would be one of the top contenders either for the individual race win or the overall season win. He was a mainstay on the NASCAR circuit. But he had a tragic death at …
Illegal Street racing in Compton

Atlanta’s Considering Limited Legal Street Racing

Beyond just requiring careful car prep, racing also usually takes place on special-purpose tracks or courses. However, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic emptying roads, more people are starting to treat streets as their own personal racetracks. That means more speeding tickets, and more chances for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to get injured or worse. But, …
Sierra RX3 kartcross kart

Kartcross Is the Craziest Racing Series You’ve Never Heard Of

Even today, the lessons learned from racing can directly impact automotive technology. Ducati and Lancia used it to develop pioneering features and well-regarded vehicles. It’s thanks to the rally-racing Audi Ur-Quattro that modern all-wheel drive was developed. But racing doesn’t only benefit cars; it also improves the drivers themselves. Not to mention the lure of …