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A Ferrari V-8 Hybrid Supercar Is Coming This Year: Report

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Artists Recreate Iconic VW Light Bus to Commemorate Woodstock's 50th Anniversary

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Man Sleeps Through His Car Getting Stolen and Crashed While in the Back Seat

Feb 16, 2019 8:42 AM

The Ford Mustang Could Score a New, More Powerful Turbo Engine in 2020

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Koenigsegg to Increase Production by Thousands, Compete With 'Mainstream' Supercar Makers

Feb 15, 2019 1:38 PM

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Feb 15, 2019 11:41 AM

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By James Gilboy Feb 5, 2019

UK Court Moves to Extradite Ex-Formula 1 Team Boss Vijay Mallya Back to India

Mallya fled his come country in 2016 after defaulting on loans exceeding $1 billion, but he'll soon have to face his creditors.

By Amanda Vincent Feb 4, 2019

Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Make One-Off NASCAR Return at Darlington Xfinity Race

NASCAR's most popular last name is coming out of retirement for the throwback race.

By Amanda Vincent Feb 3, 2019

NASCAR Xfinity Champion Tyler Reddick to Attempt Cup Series Debut at Daytona 500

He’ll seek to enter the 2019 season-opener in the No. 31 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet.

By James Gilboy Feb 3, 2019

Watch the 700-HP Brabham BT62 Pulp Bathurst's Lap Record

Home to Australia's V-8 Supercars, the Mount Panorama Circuit is fast, tight, and easy prey for the Brabham BT62.

By Jerry Perez Jan 30, 2019

Conor Daly Will Join Andretti Autosport for 2019 Indy 500

The second-generation racing driver will join Rossi, Hunter-Reay, Andretti, and Veach for an all-American driver lineup.

By Rip Shaub Jan 29, 2019

Track/Side: Super Gallery of the Rain-Soaked Rolex 24 at Daytona

Need your share of sports car eye candy? Look inside.

By Amanda Vincent Jan 29, 2019

NASCAR's Kevin Harvick Named 2018 Richard Petty Driver of the Year

The 2014 champion is honored with the award for the third time in his NASCAR career.

By Amanda Vincent Jan 29, 2019

Do It for Dale and Buy Earnhardt Sr.'s 'Sunday Money' Yacht for $4.2 Million

The seven-time NASCAR champ ordered the luxo-barge just before his death at the 2001 Daytona 500

By Ryan Lewis Jan 28, 2019

The Macau Grand Prix Is Motorsport's Best-Kept Secret—But Is It Too Dangerous?

After a horrific Formula 3 crash, should the FIA attempt to modify the track, slow down the cars, or both?

By Caleb JacobsBy Rip Shaub Jan 28, 2019

These Photos Show the Pain of the Most Treacherous Rolex 24 in Decades

Inches of rain flooded Daytona International Speedway this weekend with hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage accumulating throughout.

By Caleb Jacobs Jan 27, 2019

Wayne Taylor Racing Triumphs at Rain-Shortened Rolex 24, Alonso Claims First-Ever Daytona Win

Weather was the story of this year's endurance classic at Daytona with hours of red flag conditions plaguing the race's second half.

By Caleb JacobsBy Rip Shaub Jan 26, 2019

7 Hottest Liveries From the 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona

With a field of stars and a full day of racing, we pick our top choices in The Drive's unofficial design award show.

By Caleb Jacobs Jan 26, 2019

Travel and Visa Issues Keep International Drivers From Competing in Rolex 24

Two drivers have been stranded without a way into the States while another faced a day-long delay entering the country.

By Caleb Jacobs Jan 26, 2019

Watch This Mind-Boggling Onboard of Mazda Team Joest's Record-Breaking Daytona Pole Lap

Oliver Jarvis set a new benchmark at the fabled circuit, surpassing PJ Jones' 26-year-old record.

By Amanda Vincent Jan 25, 2019

NHRA Star Courtney Force Gives up Driving to Focus on Family

Force hangs up her helmet as the winningest female driver in NHRA history.

By Caleb Jacobs Jan 25, 2019

Jarvis, Mazda Team Joest Officially Set New Daytona Track Record in Rolex 24 Qualifying

Jarvis gained pole with his performance on Thursday, breaking a former benchmark that stood for 26 years.

By Caleb Jacobs Jan 24, 2019

Mazda Aims to Recapture Glory at Daytona 40 Years After Its Inaugural Victory

The Team Joest-ran squad was blistering quick at this month's Roar Before the 24 and hopes to maintain that pace going into the weekend.

By Amanda Vincent Jan 24, 2019

NASCAR’s William Byron Got His Wisdom Teeth Removed and Posted the Hilarious Effects to Twitter

The second-year Cup Series driver wonders why ice cream is so good, but he doesn't want socks wrapped around his head.

By Amanda Vincent Jan 23, 2019

Daytona Clash Added to Jamie McMurray's NASCAR Racing Docket for 2019

A partnership between Chip Ganassi Racing and Spire Motorsports adds another race for the former full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver.

By Caleb Jacobs Jan 23, 2019

McLaren Showcases 2050 F1 Car Concept That Goes 300 MPH, Has Shape-Shifting Bodywork

The company's MCLExtreme vision also includes an 'AI co-pilot' that works in tandem with the driver to control the sci-fi-derived racers.

By Amanda Vincent Jan 23, 2019

NASCAR's Spire Motorsports Adds Quin Houff to Driver Lineup for 2019 Season

Houff has previously competed in 10 NASCAR Xfinity Series races since his debut in 2017.

By Mike Spinelli Jan 23, 2019

Alex Zanardi Is the Inspirational Racing Driver Motorsports Deserves

At 52, the legend is returning to endurance racing with new hand controls, but we'll never forget that pass.

By Jerry Perez Jan 22, 2019

Formula 1 Owner Liberty Media Reports Healthy TV and Digital Growth in 2018

The US, Brazil, and China ranked as the most popular TV markets for F1 despite lacking a native racer on the grid.

By Amanda Vincent Jan 22, 2019

NASCAR's Brad Keselowski on Logano: He Was Always Near the Top and I was 'Definitely Jealous'

They're teammates and good friends now, but that hasn't always been the case.

By James Gilboy Jan 21, 2019

A Chat With Marcus Ericsson, IndyCar's Star Rookie Plucked Directly From Formula 1

Whether you come as a seasonal harvester or a points-scoring Formula 1 driver, America remains a land of opportunity.