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Resurrecting Legend: The Long-Lost Ford GT40 P/1067 Emerges From A California Garage

Hidden for decades in a Thousand Oaks garage, one of the rarest Ford GT40s—chassis P/1067—has been rediscovered, igniting new passion for a Le Mans icon that almost slipped through history’s fingers.

Datsun 240Z Rally Cars

In the early 70s, Nissan wanted to make a splash in the international sports car world with its new 240Z, while famous road racing teams like BRE were becoming a force in

3 Days In Maranello: Driving The Ferrari Test Track

Pista di Fiorano (the Ferrari test track) is hallowed ground for automotive enthusiasts. Located near the Italian town of Maranello, just about 1,000 feet from the front gate of the Ferrari factory,

McLaren 570S GT4 Wins Silverstone

The McLaren 570S GT4 scored its second win of the 2017 British GT Championship season, customer team track-club winning the series’ blue riband event, the Silverstone 500, as part of a packed

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Ott Tänak Takes WRC Sardinia

Ott Tänak held on in Sardinia on Sunday to record his maiden FIA World Rally Championship triumph. Victory in the gruelling four-day rough road encounter was his first success in 73 starts

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Barry Sheene Inducted into Motor Sport Hall of Fame

Two-time world champion Barry Sheene was inducted into the Motor Sport Hall of Fame during a star-studded awards ceremony at the Royal Automobile Club’s Woodcote Park Clubhouse on 7 June. Sheene topped

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Racing Legends Honored at Motor Sport Hall of Fame

Grand Prix legend Nigel Mansell CBE was one of four greats to be inducted into the Motor Sport Hall of Fame during a star-studded awards ceremony on 7 June. Roger Penske won

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Drive Your Car At Auto Club Speedway

Buckle up…it’s time to put the pedal to the metal for a cause! Once again, Auto Club Speedway welcomes the community to drive their own car, truck or motorcycle and take a

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

JPS 635 CSi

One of the most exciting and evocative racing touring cars from yesteryear will be making its European debut at this summer’s Silverstone Classic (28-30 July). Indeed, the Classic will be the first

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Kanaan will replace Bourdais at Le Mans

Tony Kanaan will join drivers Joey Hand and Dirk Müller in Ford Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 68 Ford GT at the Le Mans 24 Hours next month. The INDYCAR champion and Rolex

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

National Donut Day

This post is sponsored by BFGoodrich Tire National Donut Day. I know that most people hear donut and think of the deep-fried, filled, food coma-inducing treat, but when car lovers hear the

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

50 Years of Rotary

Fifty years ago today, Mazda Motor Corporation began its legacy of doing what was said couldn’t be done. Mazda — then Toyo Kogyo Corporation — needed to create a unique technology that

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Aston Martin Wins Class in Nürburgring 24 Hour

Aston Martin Racing survived a dramatic, last-hour torrential downpour to win its class in the 2017 ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hours after dominating the event’s SP8 category with a flawless performance. The #7

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago