With the not-so-subtle shape of a stock car under cover just in front of her and spotlights glaring in her face, Danica Patrick feigned drama for an announcement everyone already knew was coming.
“For breaking news that will shock the world …,†she said facetiously on Thursday.
Peeling the lid off the worst-kept secret in auto racing, Patrick ended months of skirting questions about her future by officially declaring her plans to leave IndyCar in 2012 to race a full Nationwide season for JR Motorsports and a part-time Sprint Cup schedule with Stewart-Haas Racing … More
Renowned Concours d’Elegance brings out a moveable feast of rare and wonderful historic automobiles; full report and 410-shot photo galleries.
The annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is traditionally the final and most important event of a week packed with collector-car happenings on the Monterey Peninsula. The 61st edition had an entry of 227 cars and motorcycles divided in both the familiar classes as well as several special classes to celebrate this year’s featured themes. Among them were the centenary of Stutz, 125 Years of the Automobile and the 50th anniversary of the Ferrari 250 GTOÂ Â …Â Pictures and more
This wasn’t supposed to have been another story about crashes or fire or burns. Nor was it supposed to have been a story about concussions. Or fear, for that matter. No, this was supposed to have been a story about a young racer destined for success, perfecting skills, gaining assurance and speed and advancing ever closer to victory. It was, by all accounts, supposed to have been a positive story about the power of potential and the anticipation of the future.
But one can’t tell the story of Simona de Silvestro without all of the above. That’s because … More
The Rally America National Championship delivered thrills and surprises all season long ranging from Travis Hanson’s historical Super Production Class results to the return of the title to Subaru Rally Team USA!