Germany’s Nurburgring is possibly the most famous racetrack in the entire world. Not only does it host racing competitions, but it also provides the ultimate testing grounds for new cars and prototypes – manufacturers from around the world travel to Germany to test their cars. Speedway Motorsports wants to make some of those journeys a little shorter, by building an exact replica of Nurburgring just outside of Las Vegas … More
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I was halfway home from from the Baja 250 just outside of Yuma when a text came in.
Some background for those who don’t know me, I drive a freight liner and tow a big ol’ enclosed “vendor” trailer for Super Duty Headquarters” (SDHQ). We drag this beast around to all the stateside races and sell parts, safety equip, go pros, videos t-shirts etc. I am one of the few people in the world who get paid to go to races and I love it  … More
When NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick exercises a final appeal at overturning a severe penalty to Jimmie Johnson, a familiar face will hear the plea.
After a three-member appeals panel unanimously upheld the punishment for failing a pre-Daytona 500 inspection to the five-time Sprint Cup champion’s team — the loss of  … More
The twelve hour classic on the Sebring International Raceway is the oldest and toughest sports car race in the USA. Not only does the American Le Mans Series kick off the new season at the anniversary event on 17 March on the legendary airfield circuit in the heart of Florida. Fans can also experience the long-awaited debut of the new World Endurance Championship as well as the first race outing of the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, which underwent improvements in many areas. As the most successful manufacturer in the history of the race, Porsche is strongly represented with seven works drivers.
As the top model of Porsche Motorsport’s customer racing vehicles, the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR heads into … More