The latest high performance variant of the Ford Mustang bearing the Shelby name has been unveiled at the 2011 LA Motor Show, and it’s a beast. Packing a 5.8-liter supercharged V8 producing a headline-grabbing 650 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque, Ford claims the new 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is the most powerful production V8 in the world. While the Mustang has never been the most aerodynamic vehicle on the road, the vehicle’s completely reworked drivetrain provides the power to propel it to a top speed of over 200 mph (322 km/h). And as surprising as the grunt under the hood, Ford says the new Shelby GT500 even manages to avoid the United States’ Gas Guzzler Tax  … Pictures and moreÂ
After 13,000 miles at tracks across the country, NASCAR’s high-octane odyssey has come down to one race, two drivers and three points.
NASCAR and its caravan of fans, encamped at Homestead-Miami Speedway for the 10th annual championship weekend, are revving up for a winner-take-all finale in Sunday’s Ford 400.
With stock cars roaring around  … More
It’s finally over. Jimmie Johnson has officially been eliminated from title contention, which will invariably lead to those bored with his five-year domination of NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series to break out in song. That’s understandable. Seeing the same movie over and over and over again can get a bit tedious, especially if you gave it a thumbs-down in the first place.
Throughout his reign, Johnson has been asked to speculate why he didn’t  … More
Deciding from atop the pit box whether to change only two tires to save time and improve his driver’s track position or four tires to increase a car’s grip and speed in the corners doesn’t require a mechanical engineering degree.
Neither does making the critical call whether to pit during a late-race caution period or remain on track and gamble that partly worn tires will position you better for victory than … More