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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,

Garage Find: Ford GT40 MK.I Chassis P/1067

If you saw the tail end of a GT40 sticking out of a suburban garage with junk piled all over it, you would assume it was some long-forgotten kit car project, but

Bulova’s Forgotten Motorsports Heritage

When most people think of motorsports watches, major brands like Rolex, Tag Heuer, and Yema spring to mind, but Bulova, a watch brand with a 146-year history, isn't one that most automotive enthusiasts

Ford 1-2 in Japan

The WEC-entered Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Ford GTs found their spiritual home in Japan today, taking both first and second place at the ‘6 Hours of Fuji’. The two Ford GTs battled

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Third Championship for Forsberg

Under the smoke and lights of Irwindale Speedway in California, Chris Forsberg became the first three-time Formula Drift World Champion. This achievement comes after a record-setting season, with Forsberg taking six consecutive

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Goodwood 2017 Dates Announced

Provisional 2017 dates for Goodwood’s flagship motorsport events – the Festival of Speed and Revival – have today been announced as: Goodwood Festival of Speed – 22-25 June 2017 Goodwood Revival –

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Talbot Wins Alpine Trail

The winners of the Endurance Rally Association’s first Alpine Trial have reclaimed their trophy after winning the pre-war rally for the second time. Gareth Burnett and Jez Haylock won the event in

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Continental Acquires Hoosier Racing Tire Corporation

The international technology company Continental today announced the acquisition of Lakeville, IN-based Hoosier Racing Tire Corp., a manufacturer of specialty tires for racing applications. “This acquisition showcases the consequent execution of our

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Japan’s First Race Track

by Michael Satterfield Tamagawa Speedway, a1.2-km oval course was inaugurated in May 1936 as the first official automotive race track in Japan. The small oval track outside of Tokyo came 26 years

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Mazda at Lone Star Le Mans

After setting a Prototype-class qualifying track record and leading 35 laps at the most recent IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship event, the Mazda Prototype team looks to continue their blistering speed in the

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Cadillac at Sonoma

Cadillac Racing drivers Michael Cooper and Johnny O’Connell are heading to the Pirelli World Challenge (PWC) Grand Prix of Sonoma presented by Cadillac for rounds 18 and 19 to run September 16-18.

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Aston Wins 6 Hours of Mexico

TGR Staff Aston Martin Racing is celebrating an emphatic victory, as the British squad claimed a 1-3 finish at the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) 6 Hours of Mexico, with an Aston

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Formula E Takes over Las Vegas

The stars of the FIA Formula E Championship, the world’s first fully-electric racing series, will take part in a virtual race in Las Vegas in a bid to win a share of

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago