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How much technology is too much?
Jeff Gordon recognizes that NASCAR racing, of necessity, has embraced technological enhancements, but he would be loath to go too far down that path.
“If you look at other forms of motorsports and the evolution of technology — and I mention Formula One — yes, we’re behind them in technology and cost and all these things, and I think it’s a good thing  … More
The sports car classic Daytona in Florida celebrates its 50th anniversary. Traditionally, the 24 hour race on the Daytona International Speedway is the first highlight of the motorsport season and year after year attracts the best pilots from all kinds of race series worldwide to the ‘Sunshine State’ of the USA. Spearheaded by title defender Wolf Henzler (Germany), seven Porsche works drivers contest the strongly supported GT class. With 22 overall wins, Porsche is the most successful manufacturer in the history of the race.
The endurance classic, which kicks off the Grand-Am Series season, started out in 1962 as a three hour race. At 1,250 miles in 1964, the race grew to double the distance of the classic 1,000 kilometre races of Spa, Monza and … More