The beginning of a new racing season is always filled with hope. That hope, for most, is soon dashed. For some, though, it brings surprises of success unexpected, if not desired.
There were several surprises in the opening weekend of competition for the 2012 edition of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. Some of those were reserved for the competitors, as they discovered … More
Many have cited increased world demand for oil as the reason gas is now hovering around $4 a gallon across most of the country, but a former Senator says that speculation in commodity markets is actually the cause of higher prices.
Former Senator Byron Dorgan, who helped shape the nation’s energy policy during his time on Capitol Hill, says that the recent spike to $4 gas is not a matter of supply and demand, but rather due to  … More
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to drive an American muscle car with enough horsepower to move a small continent, then Shelby American may have the answer. At the New York International Auto Show on April 5th, Carroll Shelby and his team will present their most powerful car to date – the 952 bhp Shelby 1000. And if that’s not enough grunt, there’s a track version with over 1,100 bhp. Not a bad way to celebrate 50 years since the unveiling of the first Shelby Cobra  … More
Good things come to those who wait–and persevere–in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series.
It took Michael Shank Racing nine tries to win the Rolex 24 at Daytona this past January and it’s taken the No. 90 Spirit of Daytona Daytona Prototype team more than seven years of trying to capture their first Grand-Am Rolex series victory.
When Richard Westbrook and Antonio Garcia combined to lead an overwhelming 84 of 103 laps  … More