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Hennessey Performance has announced plans for a second generation of its Venom GT supercar, aptly called the Venom GT2.
Unlike the million or so dollar original’s 1,244 hp turbocharged 7.0-liter V8, the engine in the new $1.25 million Venom GT2 will put out 1,500 hp, which company owner John Hennessey says computer models predict will be good for a top speed of 287 mph  … More
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Thousands of thrill-seekers kicked up a storm in dune buggies on the Imperial Sand Dunes to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Also known as the Algodones Dunes, the Glamis California desert scene plays host to an annual, yet free-form celebration where people let loose in an array of colourful vehicles.
Visitors flocked to the mounds of golden sand which have accumulated in the far corner of the south east of the state – around 150,000 people attended in 2011 and this year is estimated to have a similar turn-out  … Pictures and more
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It started out on such a high note. The start of NASCAR’s 2012 season was delayed for an entire day when for the first time in its history the Daytona 500 was delayed for rain. In fact not only were fans forced to wait an entire day, they had to wait until Monday evening before the green flag dropped.
It turned out to be worth the wait. Five time champion Jimmie Johnson and rookie Danica Patrick making her first Daytona 500 start, crashed out on the first lap. Then in one of the most bizarre accidents to ever occur, Juan Pablo Montoya suffered a suspension failure on his car during a caution period and crashed into a jet dryer and igniting a fireball. No one was injured, but  … More
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Sebastian Vettel hung on to win his third Formula 1 world title by finishing sixth in an astounding Brazilian Grand Prix won by Jenson Button.
Vettel’s title rival Fernando Alonso battled to second in the wet/dry event, which was led for a long time by Nico Hulkenberg until the Force India clashed with Lewis Hamilton.
Despite Vettel getting involved in a first-lap crash  … More
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