The Covini C6W, from Italian maker Covini Engineering, has been in the works for 32 years. It has lots of nice racing parts–a 4.2-liter Audi V8, a fiberglass/carbon fiber body over a tubular steel frame, 434 horsepower, a top speed of around 185 mph–and two very unusual additions that make it stand out. Don’t bother rubbing your eyes: This thing really does have six wheels … Details
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The 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo costs $121,120, has an eight-speed automatic transmission, makes 500 horsepower from a turbocharged 4.8-liter V8 and weighs 5,112 pounds — which is 408 pounds lighter than before. In the name of efficiency, of course.
But somehow, those are the least impressive numbers you’re about to see … Details
San Bernardino, Calif. – December 1, 2010 – Endurance ATV racing at Glen Helen returns in a big way with the ITP 6-Hour Quad Endurance Race on December 19th. As one of the premier ATV endurance races, the ITP 6-Hour is a test of both man and machine on a specially designed course that takes competitors throughout the many different elements of the Glen Helen Facility.
This year’s event is sure to be just as fun and challenging as those in the past. Teams may use two quads and run four members in a variety of classes, including  … Details
It is as misunderstood as it is magnificent; as bewildering as it is breathtaking. Formula One powerboat racing is the pinnacle of international marine-based motorsport and yet remains ignored by the majority of the population – despite the country hosting two of the World Championship season’s eight rounds.
F1H20 – as it has come to be known since its creation in 1981 – was once likened to “driving an F1 car at full speed over a ploughed field” and, in terms of acceleration, powerboats are unrivalled not only on the azure aqua, but also in motorsport in general … Details