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One-Off, Extremely Expensive Koenigsegg Agera RS Crashes During Testing—Again
May 21, 2018 2:52 PM
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May 21, 2018 8:33 AM
Daimler Will Invest Nearly $600 Million in French Electric Car Plant
May 21, 2018 7:15 AM
Watch Tesla (Unsuccessfully) Try to Roll the Model X During Crash Tests
May 21, 2018 7:00 AM
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2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance: Gunning to Depose the Deutsch
May 20, 2018 4:42 PM
Ex-Formula 1 Driver Mark Webber Tests the Porsche Mission E in Weissach
May 20, 2018 11:31 AM
Photo Gallery: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Indy Motor Speedway
May 19, 2018 11:52 AM
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By Molly O'Brien May 21, 2018

These Shots Give a Glimpse Into the Indy 500's Qualifying Weekend

From heartbreak to mountaintop, the weekend brought back panache to the IndyCar scene.
By James Gilboy May 21, 2018

MotoGP Champion Marc Márquez May Get F1 Test With Red Bull

While Red Bull is evaluating a partnership between itself and Honda, the star MotoGP rider may drive the Formula 1 car.
By Chris Constantine May 21, 2018

Aston Martin's One-Make Racing Festival is Headed Back to Le Mans

This special race on the Circuit de la Sarthe features the competition of the track-bred Aston Martin Vulcan.
By Daan de Geus May 21, 2018

Father of F2 Racer Nicholas Latifi Becomes McLaren Group Shareholder in $270M Deal

The deal has nothing to do with his son's racing career, however.
By Jerry Perez May 21, 2018

Hometown Hero Ed Carpenter Scores Pole Position for the 2018 Indy 500

The 37-year-old driver managed to top the timesheets and secure pole position for the third time at IMS.
By Jerry Perez May 20, 2018

A Weekend in the Life of IndyCar's 'Turbo Guy,' BorgWarner's John Norton

BorgWarner is the sole turbocharger supplier of Indycar, whether for Honda or Chevrolet engine applications.
By Jerry Perez May 20, 2018

MotoGP: Lucky Marc Marquez Wins in France as Zarco, Dovizioso Falter

All it took the Spaniard was patience and a whole lot of tire management to emerge victorious in France.
By T. Walker May 20, 2018

Kevin Harvick Continues Killer 2018 by Winning $1 Million at NASCAR All-Star Race

The 21-car field that raced in the NASCAR Cup Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway was no match for Kevin Harvick with $1 million up for grabs. 
By Jerry Perez May 19, 2018

Thrilling Indy 500 Qualifying Overjoys Castroneves, Heartbreaks Hinchcliffe, Mann

Hinchcliffe, one of the fastest and most-liked drivers in IndyCar, won't race at the Indy 500.
By Jerry Perez May 19, 2018

Audi's Daniel Abt Wins the Formula E Berlin E-Prix on Home Soil

Techeetah's Jean-Eric Vergne managed to finish in third-place, further extending his lead in the championship.
By Jerry Perez May 19, 2018

Home Hero Johann Zarco Secures Pole at the MotoGP Grand Prix of France

The flying Frenchman also set a new track record while trying to beat Marquez for the pole.
By Amanda Vincent May 19, 2018

Johnny Sauter Turns Dominant Performance Into 2018 NC Education Lottery 200 Win

The 2016 NASCAR Truck champion and current series leader continued his winning ways after leading over half the race at Charlotte.
By Jerry Perez May 19, 2018

MotoGP's Andrea Dovizioso Confirms New Two-Year Contract With Ducati

Ducati did not reveal how much Dovizioso's new yearly salary will be moving forward.
By Jerry Perez May 19, 2018

IndyCar Turbocharged Engines to Produce More Than 900 HP by 2021

The new 2.4-liter twin-turbocharged engines will not feature any sort of electrification.
By Jerry Perez May 19, 2018

Running Order Set For First Day of Qualifications at Indy Motor Speedway

A total of 35 drivers will compete for 33 spots available on the grid of the 2018 Indy 500 race.
By Talon Homer May 19, 2018

Listen to a Supercharged BRM V-16 Formula 1 Car from the 1950s

This tiny 1.5-liter unit manages to crank out 600 horsepower and proves that small displacement, forced induction engines can sound fantastic.
By Jerry Perez May 19, 2018

IndyCar Drivers Break the 230-MPH Barrier During Indy's Fast Friday

A healthy dose of slipstream and horsepower was enough for the top four drivers to 'fly' at Indy.
By T. Walker May 19, 2018

Preview: The $1 Million Dollar Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race

The top NASCAR Cup Series drivers have a chance to win $1 million at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend. But who will be the one to claim the cash?
By Jerry Perez May 19, 2018

IndyCar Rolls Out New Concussion Evaluation Procedures Ahead of Indy 500

The I-PAS ‘goggles test’ has been officially implemented to IndyCar drivers' mandated physicals.
By James Gilboy May 18, 2018

How the Volkswagen I.D. R Pushes the Aero Envelope for Pikes Peak

Racing above 9,000 feet means there's no air, so designers have to approach the aerodynamics in a new way.
By Daan de Geus May 18, 2018

Fernando Alonso Relishing 'Fun' WEC Races as He Labels F1 'Predictable'

A change is as good as a rest, or even better, for the busier-than-ever Spaniard.
By James Gilboy May 18, 2018

Report: Robert Kubica Faster Than Williams' Race Drivers

Williams' reserve driver completed a faster lap than any laid down by the team's race drivers in practice, and a report gives his pace credence.
By Amanda Vincent May 18, 2018

NASCAR Tweaks Rule Book Ahead of Coca-Cola 600

The sanctioning body is scrapping its tire rule that mandates starting races on qualifying tires and cracking down on huge power tools on pit road.
By Jerry Perez May 18, 2018

Rahal, Kanaan, and Andretti Top Third Day of Indy 500 Practice

Two of America's best-known racing names made it into the top three at Indianapolis on Thursday.
By Jerry Perez May 18, 2018

A Visit to Graham Rahal Performance, Where IndyCar Precision Meets the Lawless Aftermarket

Rahal started his own tuning shop after some bad experiences with others. He won't name names—he'll just take their business.