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U.S. Postal Service Delays the Replacement of Its Aging Delivery Trucks Yet Again
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American Ingenuity: Chevy Impala Driver Pulled Over For Using Flashlights as Headlights
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Watch Fearless Yemeni Drivers Prove All You Need Off-Road Is an Old Land Cruiser
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Lost Mercedes Driver Wanders onto Hot Track at Interlagos, Almost Causes Pit Lane Crash
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By James Gilboy Dec 2, 2020

BMW Ditching Formula E After 2021 to Focus on Hybrid, EV Production

Audi also announced its imminent withdrawal from the series earlier this week.
By Jerry Perez Dec 2, 2020

The Schumacher Name Is Back in Formula 1

Prophecy fulfilled.
By Máté Petrány Dec 2, 2020

Formula 1: Williams’ George Russell to Replace Lewis Hamilton at Sakhir Grand Prix

The young Brit gets a coveted opportunity that undoubted many were hoping to get. 
By Steven Cole Smith Dec 1, 2020

Racing Roundup: Grosjean Says He 'Saw Death' During F1 Crash, Chili Bowl Heats Up, NASCAR Mourns

The French driver should be on his way home by the time you read this.
By Máté Petrány Dec 1, 2020

How to Win on Two Wheels at Le Mans, and on Four at the Nurburgring 24

Jeremy Hart's latest documentary follows two of the world's premier endurance races.
By Máté Petrány Dec 1, 2020

Lewis Hamilton Tests Positive for COVID-19, Could Be Replaced by Russell at Sakhir Grand Prix

What will Williams do?
By Chris Tsui Nov 30, 2020

Audi Is Leaving Formula E to Compete in the 2022 Dakar Rally With an EV Instead

The automaker might also be making a return to endurance prototype racing at venues like Daytona and Le Mans.
By Jerry Perez Nov 30, 2020

Formula 1: Pietro Fittipaldi to Step in for Injured Grosjean at Round 2 of Bahrain Grand Prix

The 24-year-old is the grandson of two-time F1 champ Emerson Fittipaldi.
By Steve Cole Smith Nov 29, 2020

This Halo Is the Angel That May Have Saved Romain Grosjean's Life

The F1 driver suffered no head injuries, despite penetrating a guardrail. 
By Steve Cole Smith Nov 29, 2020

F1 Driver Romain Grosjean Survives After Car Explodes in Horrific Bahrain GP Crash

Grosjean miraculously walked away from this devastating crash in Bahrain. 
By Kristin V. Shaw Nov 28, 2020

IndyCar Driver James Hinchcliffe Surprises Teen Battling Leukemia With Racing Sim, Coaching

Fifteen-year-old Jasper Lenglade wished for an iRacing simulator—but ended up getting much more. 
By Stef Schrader Nov 27, 2020

Go-Kart Paintball Should Really Be a Sport

Get cut off? Bumped? Is Felipe really faster than you? This is the motorsport for you!
By Steve Cole Smith Nov 25, 2020

Racing Roundup: Tony Kanaan Comes Out Of Retirement Before He Even Starts

That and more in our weekly review of racing news.
By Stef Schrader Nov 24, 2020

Bask In the Loud Glory That Is the Updated Porsche 911 RSR-19 Le Mans Car

Behold 4.2 liters of flat-six glory testing at Monza.
By Máté Petrány Nov 23, 2020

Baja 1000: SCG Boot Beats Ford Bronco R to Victory Again by Over Five Hours

Despite a puncture and rolling the truck 2.5 times, it's Glickenhaus' second straight Class 2 victory.
By James Gilboy Nov 20, 2020

Racing Diehard Is Building His Own Le Mans-Winning Bentley Speed 8 Prototype In His Garage

It doesn't get more faithful than a carbon fiber body, real Bentley prototype suspension, and a Bugatti Veyron seat.
By Steve Cole Smith Nov 19, 2020

New IMSA Racing Prototype Model Likely Delayed Until 2023

The new prototype race car will be able to compete at both Daytona and Le Mans—but not for a few more years.
By Peter Holderith Nov 16, 2020

Listen to the Thundering V8 in NASCAR's Next-Gen Race Car As It Tests on Track

NASCAR's new race machine bears its teeth.
By Kristin V. Shaw Nov 14, 2020

Watch: Rental Cars Lap Turkish Grand Prix Track to Rough Up 'Shit' Surface Before F1 Race

Well, that’s one way to break in new tarmac.
By James Gilboy Nov 12, 2020

Formula 1 Adopts Women-Only 'W Series' for Support Races in 2021

Making up for the Saudi Arabian GP much?
By Steve Cole Smith Nov 10, 2020

The Classic 24 at Daytona Shows How to Do a 24-Hour Race in Just Four Hours

Running classic race cars—and classic drivers—for a full 24-hour race is impossible. Here's how they make it work.
By James Gilboy Nov 10, 2020

2021 Formula 1 Schedule Returns to Normal With 23-Race Season Starting in March

It might be too soon to bet on "normalcy," but that's what F1 has done anyway.
By Steve Cole Smith Nov 9, 2020

Update: The New IROC Series Is Still On for 2021

Ray Evernham and Tony Stewart have big plans for the new series.
By Caleb Jacobs Nov 5, 2020

F1 Adds Saudi Arabia to 2021 Calendar, Continues Love Affair with Dictatorships

Great, if you're not a fan of human rights.
By James Gilboy Nov 4, 2020

254 MPH: The Voxan Wattman Is Now the World's Fastest Electric Motorcycle

In all, the bike broke three and established eight new records this past weekend.