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Tuned G80 BMW M3 Drag Races Stock 992 Porsche 911 Turbo S, Both Are Ridiculously Fast
Tuned G80 BMW M3 Drag Races Stock 992 Porsche 911 Turbo S, Both Are Ridiculously Fast

30 May 2023, 17:06 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The G80-generation BMW M3 is hugely impressive, and with nothing more than a tune, it can easily beat the 992 Turbo S in a straight line

 
The 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Secures Its Place Among Top Four Closest Races
The 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Secures Its Place Among Top Four Closest Races

29 May 2023, 20:25 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / The 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 secures a place in the record books as one of the top four closest race finishes.

 
Lucid Air Grand Touring Drag Races BMW M8 Competition, Internal Combustion Prevails
Lucid Air Grand Touring Drag Races BMW M8 Competition, Internal Combustion Prevails

29 May 2023, 18:24 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Less powerful, not as torquey, but lighter than the Lucid Air Grand Touring, the BMW M8 Competition is a bonafide performance-oriented grand tourer

 
Tracing the Transcendent Evolution of Dallara's Indy 500 Champion
Tracing the Transcendent Evolution of Dallara's Indy 500 Champion

29 May 2023, 18:18 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / Dallara is a well-known and respected name in the IndyCar world. As a result, here is the evolution of Dallara's Indianapolis 500 winners.

 
5 Le Mans-Winning Cars You Probably Never Heard Of
5 Le Mans-Winning Cars You Probably Never Heard Of

28 May 2023, 20:57 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / In its 100 year history, the 24 Hours of Le Mans was contested not only by major automakers, but also by smaller companies and low-budget privateers

 
What To Look Forward to for the 2023 Indianapolis 500
What To Look Forward to for the 2023 Indianapolis 500

28 May 2023, 10:20 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / Today the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 will unfold. Of course, everyone is very excited for this event so here are some things to look forward to.

 
The Most Important Takeaways After Palou Takes Pole at Indianapolis 500
The Most Important Takeaways After Palou Takes Pole at Indianapolis 500

22 May 2023, 18:43 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / Alex Palou just placed himself in the best position to win the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Here are some takeaways after his pole.

 
The SuperSport 950 Is Ducati's Sporty, Everyday Bike Fit for Both New and Seasoned Riders
The SuperSport 950 Is Ducati's Sporty, Everyday Bike Fit for Both New and Seasoned Riders

21 May 2023, 14:16 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / This motorcycle blends sportiness and comfort into a beautiful package - it outputs 110 hp and 93 Nm (69 lb-ft.) of torque and features high-end parts

 
Richard Petty's 200 MPH Plymouth Superbird and the NASCAR Legacy
Richard Petty's 200 MPH Plymouth Superbird and the NASCAR Legacy

25 May 2023, 19:01 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / Richard Petty is one of the most legendary NASCAR drivers of all time, and of course, he had to have a legendary car. Here is the Plymouth Superbird

 
McLaren's Struggle for Redemption: A Grand Reformation and Massive Upgrades on the Horizon
McLaren's Struggle for Redemption: A Grand Reformation and Massive Upgrades on the Horizon

20 May 2023, 15:51 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / McLaren is one of the most prestigious teams in Formula 1 history, but the last couple of years haven't been that good for the British team.

 
How Pirelli Chooses Its Tires Ahead of Each Formula 1 Grand Prix
How Pirelli Chooses Its Tires Ahead of Each Formula 1 Grand Prix

20 May 2023, 13:58 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / We all love Formula 1 races and we hear all the time about tires strategy. But have you ever wondered how Pirelli chooses the tires?

 
Peugeot's 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar: Overcoming Struggles To Pursue Racing Glory Once Again
Peugeot's 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar: Overcoming Struggles To Pursue Racing Glory Once Again

18 May 2023, 13:28 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / Peugeot is looking to regain the glory it once had at Le Mans with their new 9X8 racing car, but some struggles popped up during development.

 
Why Peugeot's 905 Evo 2 'Supercopter' Could Have Dominated Sports Car Racing
Why Peugeot's 905 Evo 2 'Supercopter' Could Have Dominated Sports Car Racing

18 May 2023, 09:44 UTC · By: Henry Kelsall / The Peugeot 905 Evo 2 was the ultimate iteration of the all-conquering 1990s 905 sportscar, but alas this spectacular machine never got the chance to race.

 
Revving Up for the Indy 500: Key Insights From the First Five Races of the 2023 Season
Revving Up for the Indy 500: Key Insights From the First Five Races of the 2023 Season

17 May 2023, 19:32 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / The Indy 500 is just around the corner, and so far, the 2023 IndyCar season has been full of surprises and exciting moments. Here are some key insights.

 
The Most Important Takeaways From NASCAR's Goodyear 400 at Darlington
The Most Important Takeaways From NASCAR's Goodyear 400 at Darlington

17 May 2023, 17:51 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / In this article we will talk about the most important takeaways from the NASCAR event Goodyear 400, which was held at Darlington.

 
2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Drag Races 750-HP McLaren 600LT, It's Very Close
2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Drag Races 750-HP McLaren 600LT, It's Very Close

17 May 2023, 17:06 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Spoiler alert: both of these V8-engined brutes need 10-odd seconds to cover the quarter mile at approximately 130 miles per hour

 
2023 BMW M2 Drags Toyota Supra and Nissan Z, Loses Three of Four Races
2023 BMW M2 Drags Toyota Supra and Nissan Z, Loses Three of Four Races

15 May 2023, 20:01 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The M2 cannot match the Supra from a dig, but it redeems itself from a rolling start. The Z, understandably, loses all four drag races

 
New Toyota Prius Drag Races Old Mazda MX-5 Miata, Cue Sad Violin Music
New Toyota Prius Drag Races Old Mazda MX-5 Miata, Cue Sad Violin Music

15 May 2023, 16:12 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Spoiler alert: the 2023 model year Toyota Prius hybrid is quicker than a third-generation Mazda Miata sports car in the quarter mile

 
Kia EV6 Races Mustang Mach-E and Genesis GV60, Winner Then Drags BMW X4 M Competition
Kia EV6 Races Mustang Mach-E and Genesis GV60, Winner Then Drags BMW X4 M Competition

13 May 2023, 16:08 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The EV6 GT obliterates both electric rivals, as well as the BMW X4 M Competition. However, said Bimmer is quicker than both the Mach-E GT and GV60 Performance

 
Radford Readies One-Off, 700-HP Type 62–2 Race Car for the Upcoming Pikes Peak Event
Radford Readies One-Off, 700-HP Type 62–2 Race Car for the Upcoming Pikes Peak Event

13 May 2023, 13:30 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / With a dry weight of just 861 kg (1,898 lbs.) and parts designed to help it tackle the challenging mountain course, the one-off Type 62-2 is ready for action