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Sometimes it’s worth considering how much a model-year change really matters. An updated car can be draped in hype, but what’s the substance? In many cases? Not much. In this case, it’s a priceless 0.184 of a second.
Japan’s brilliant Best Motor TV set up a sort of Mythbusters experiment for the JDM set: Given all the noise about year-over-year improvements, how much faster is a 2012 Nissan GT-RÂ Â Â …Â More
Sports Car – Countdown to the 50th Anniversary Rolex 24 at Daytona #20: Team effort by the numbers
The 2012 Rolex 24 at Daytona, Jan. 28-29, marks a half-century of top-level sports car racing on the high banks and twisting infield of Daytona International Speedway. We’re counting down to that milestone with a series of stories looking at some of the drivers, marques and stories that have shaped those 50 years. This week, we take a look at the magnitude of the effort involved in fielding multicar teams in this classic endurance event.
Calculating the workload…
In preparing for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, one needs to be, if not a numbers fan, at least comfortable with dealing with lots of them. Deciphering how to properly assemble  … More
Kurt Busch has found a new ride — in the No. 51 car of Phoenix Racing.
The 2004 NASCAR champion will drive James Finch’s car next year on the Sprint Cup tour. Steve Barkdoll, general manager for the Spartanburg, S.C.-based team, confirmed Thursday that Busch would be the team’s driver. Busch, reached later by telephone, said he had a one-year deal to run the full schedule.
“Christmas came early for me  … More