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Mid-Engined 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8's Top Speed Hasn't Been Tested Yet: Report

Jul 22, 2019 11:27 AM

California Woman Survives Car Crash, Then Gets Hit by Vehicle While Crossing Street: Report

Jul 22, 2019 10:15 AM

Watch This Race Driver Use the Force to Spinout and Pass a Rival Chevrolet Camaro

Jul 22, 2019 9:37 AM

This C2-Styled 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 'Stingray' Is a Headscratcher at $150K

Jul 21, 2019 5:00 PM

New Jersey Man Charged for Driving 142 MPH in Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Down Interstate

Jul 21, 2019 4:30 PM

Factory-Commissioned 1972 Datsun 240Z Restoration Sells for Over $100,000 at Auction

Jul 21, 2019 11:00 AM

It’s So Hot in Nebraska Right Now, You Can Bake Biscuits In a Parked Car

Jul 21, 2019 8:21 AM

Here's Every Wagon That You Can Still Buy New in the United States

Jul 20, 2019 5:00 PM

One-of-Two, Road-Legal McLaren F1 LM-Spec Headed to Auction, Could Fetch $23M

Jul 20, 2019 2:43 PM

Watch These Hackjob Mechanics Replace a Toyota SUV’s Brake Pads With iPhones

Jul 20, 2019 1:09 PM

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By Caleb Jacobs Jul 21, 2019

Josef Newgarden Extends IndyCar Championship Lead With Late-Night Iowa Victory

Only five races remain in this 2019 season, and it's shaping up to be a showdown between Newgarden and the ever-competitive Alexander Rossi.

By Chris Tsui Jul 20, 2019

Mid-Engined Chevrolet Corvette C8.R Sportscar Racer All but Confirmed for 2020

Something tells us it'll probably be yellow.

By James Gilboy Jul 14, 2019

F1: Lewis Hamilton Survives Brutal Battle at Silverstone to Claim Sixth British GP Win

This year's British Grand Prix featured excellent wheel-to-wheel action—very likely the best F1 has seen this season.

By Caleb Jacobs Jul 13, 2019

Ferrari F1 Team Unknowingly Carries Two European Migrants to British Grand Prix: Report

The pair of travelers apparently went undiscovered until Ferrari was unloading its cargo at Silverstone prior to the race weekend.

By James Gilboy Jul 10, 2019

Former Formula 1 Honcho Bernie Ecclestone Says He'd Take a Bullet for Vladimir Putin

"He's a good guy, he has never done anything that isn't good for his people," said Ecclestone of Putin.

By Caleb Jacobs Jul 9, 2019

IndyCar: Robert Wickens to Lap Toronto Track in Hand-Controlled Acura NSX Supercar

Wickens sustained major spinal injuries in a crash last August at Pocono Raceway, and this is just one milestone in his miraculous recovery.

By Chris Chin Jul 7, 2019

New Porsche 911 RSR Revealed With Massive 4.2-Liter Flat-Six at Goodwood Festival of Speed

The 911 RSR features the largest engine ever fitted to a 911 and will compete in the FIA WEC as well as IMSA in North America.

By Chris Constantine Jul 7, 2019

New Audi R8 LMS GT2 Is a 630-HP, Naturally Aspirated Racing Machine

It's Audi's biggest, baddest, and most powerful customer race car to date.

By Caleb Jacobs Jul 6, 2019

Alonso and McLaren Deny Dramatic Split, Call Rumors of Breakup 'Fake News': Report

McLaren CEO Zak Brown reportedly shot down reports that the star driver had left the organization while Alonso also laughed it off on Twitter.

By Jerry Perez Jul 6, 2019

This Is Why Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Is the Most Dangerous Race in America

We spent an entire weekend with Acura's team of racers and engineers to find out how they prepare for the 12-mile, 156-turn race.

By Jerry Perez Jul 1, 2019

These Are the Sights and Sounds of the 2019 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Turbocharged, supercharged, and fully electric—these are the angry sounds that delighted us this weekend.

By Jerry Perez Jun 30, 2019

Ducati Rider Carlin Dunne Dies in Final-Corner Crash at 2019 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Dunne was referred to as "King of the Mountain" after becoming the first motorcycle rider to dip below the 10-minute mark in 2012.

By Caleb Jacobs Jun 30, 2019

Mazda Team Joest Claims 1-2 Finish at Watkins Glen, Earning Long-Awaited First IMSA Victory

Ending what's undoubtedly been the worst streak of luck series-wide, Mazda is at last victorious with Team Joest.

By Caleb Jacobs Jun 30, 2019

F1: Verstappen and Red Bull Survive Late-Race Investigation to Defeat Ferrari in Austria

The Dutchman's P1 finish marked the first win by a team not named Mercedes this season.

By Caleb Jacobs Jun 29, 2019

Onboard: Watch Mazda Team Joest Blitz IMSA Prototype Lap Record at Watkins Glen

In his third pole position drive of the year, Oliver Jarvis outpaced the likes of Acura and Cadillac in his No. 77 Mazda DPi.

By Jerry Perez Jun 27, 2019

2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody Will Race at 2019 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Dodge's new muscle car will get a chance to flex its 707 horsepower on its way to the sky-high summit.

By Jerry Perez Jun 23, 2019

Diversity Shines at This Weekend's Global Mazda MX-5 Cup at Road America

Two of the series' top racers, one 25 years old and the other 15, stormed the famous Wisconsin road racing circuit.

By Jerry Perez Jun 21, 2019

Global Mazda MX-5 Cup Returns to Road America for Rounds Five and Six of 2019 Season

Watch live online as 30 veteran and rookie racing drivers take on the daunting (and extremely fast) "National Park of Speed."

By James Gilboy Jun 20, 2019

Modern Racing Regains Old-School Magic in This Vintage Super 8 Film Camera Recording

Ever yearn for the good old days when watching classic race footage? As it turns out, the magic is in the camera.

By Jerry Perez Jun 20, 2019

Indiana Unveils New Driver's License With Indy 500 Racing Car Image

It appears anyone can just walk in and get a racing license in Indiana now.

By James Gilboy Jun 18, 2019

F1 Legend Michael Schumacher's Race-Winning Ferrari F2002 Race Car Is Headed to Auction

This famous Cavallino was one of the cars Schumacher drove on his way to the quickest championship win in Formula 1 history.

By Caleb Jacobs Jun 16, 2019

Toyota and Fernando Alonso Commandeer Second Consecutive Le Mans 24 Hour Victory

Despite the No. 7 Toyota LMP1 car being faster throughout, a major pit lane snafu handed the win to Alonso, Buemi, and Nakajima in the No. 8.

By Chris Constantine Jun 15, 2019

High-Thrill World Rally Championship Officially Switching to Hybrid Power Starting in 2022

New FIA rules demand a gradual change to electrification for the next WRC homologation cycle.

By Chris Constantine Jun 15, 2019

Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar Will Race at Next Year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans for the Overall Win

What’s more, the cars will actually have to be de-tuned from street spec to meet class regulations.

By James Gilboy Jun 13, 2019

Bygone Video Shows the Glory That Was Japanese Dirt Oval Stock Car Racing

Ever wanted to see full-contact racing between a Toyota Supra, a Lincoln Mark VI, and a Volvo 960?