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
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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
Harley Shuts Down Buell
by TGR Staff -10/15/2009 Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced decreased revenue, net income, and earnings per share for the third quarter of 2009 compared to the year-ago period while reporting a moderation in the
Donna Mae Mims, First Female SCCA Winner And Cannonball Run Vet, Dead At 82
The automotive world lost its iconic “Pink Lady” on October 6 as Donna Mae Mims died of complications from a stroke at the age of 82. To car enthusiasts of a certain
World Touring Car Championship coming to the U.S.
Marcello Lotti, series promoter for the FIA World Touring Car Championship, told Autosport that he wants to bring the event to the United States in 2011. Inaugurated in 1987, the series was
R.I.P. Shaun Carlson
by Michael Satterfield The Motoring Community lost a good friend today: Shaun Carlson. Shaun was best know for his amazing fabrication and race efforts in the sport compact aftermarket industry. From the
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24 HR of Lemons: Buttonwillow, California
by Michael Satterfield The spectacle known as the 24 Hours of Lemons Roared into California this weekend. The event features more beater race cars than a race at the Orange Show in
F1 Update: Brawn Says Modifications To Blame
Ross Brawn has blamed the team's recent modifications to the BGP001 for their quick decline, saying modifications meant to improve the car have just made it worse.
BMW F1: 2009 Will Be Our Last F1 Season
Just eight months after losing Honda, BMW announced that 2009 will be their final season in Formula 1. Dr. Norbert Reithofer, chairman of the board of management at BMW told the BBC
Supercar Life: Living the Dream
For many, the chance to drive a Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari F430, Aston Martin DB9, Porsche 911 Turbo, or Mercedes-AMG anywhere would be the stuff of dreams. But taking one of these legendary
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