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Ganassi Bests Penske at Watkins Glen IRL Run

Chip Ganassi Racing – often in the shadow of Team Penske in media coverage – was in the sunshine this weekend at the Indy Racing League contest at Watkins Glen. Chevrolet benefited as all podium winners led by Scott Dixon driving for Ganassi had Chevrolet power behind them. Continue reading →

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Petersen Museum Displaying Classic BMW Cars

The oldest car on display during this special exhibition is the 1970 Alpina 2002ti which had its original paint and body work restored in 2014. Continue reading →

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Larsen Wins at Michigan International Speedway

Kyle Larson won Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway to become the first graduate of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity to win at the sanctioning body’s top level. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver won the race … Continue reading →

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Corvette Wins IMSA Endurance Race in Virginia

A Chevrolet Corvette Racing C7.R, driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia wins on Sunday 28 August 2016 – taking both the overall and the top GTLM class during the IMSA SportsCar Championship race at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia. Continue reading →

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Penske’s and Chevrolet’s Indy Car Year?

The race resumed on lap 72 after being red-flagged on 12 June 12 because of rain. Continue reading →

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Triumph Streamliner at Bonneville in Record Attempt

Despite having a good course surface for testing, Triumph felt that the salt wasn’t yet capable of supporting a top-speed streamliner run. In consultation with FIM course manager Mike Cook, the team is targeting September dates as the best possible opportunity for the optimal course conditions required for the record attempt. Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Takes Rain Delayed Pocono IndyCar Race

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Acura NSX GT3 Racecar Public Test at Mid-Ohio Thursday

The Acura NSX GT3 racecar will make its public test debut on July 28 during practice sessions at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Continue reading →

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Damp Qualifying at Nürburgring Has Audi on Front Row

In what can be described as damp but drying track conditions at Nürburgring today saw Audi’s Andre Lotterer and Marcel Fassler take the pole position in the #7 Audi R18 with a combined average of 1m39.444s. Continue reading →

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Nürburgring – Can Porsche Le Mans Luck Continue?

The Nürburgring Grand Prix track this year mutates to a tighter, Formula 1-specification chicane. Continue reading →

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Murray Walker at Beaulieu Supercar Weekend

“Murray’s Magnificent Machines” will feature some of his favorite cars from half a century of F1 in a setting on the lawns of Palace House, the home to the Montagu family since 1538. Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Corvette Sweeps in Canada

The #31 Fox Chevrolet Corvette Daytona Prototype driven by Americans Dane Cameron and Eric Curran won the Mobil 1 SportsCar Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Canada, yesterday. Continue reading →

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First Look – Acura NSX GT3 Racecar

The NSX GT3 is produced by the Performance Manufacturing Center in Ohio, the exclusive manufacturing home for the new Acura NSX. Continue reading →

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Three Works Alpines Running in the 8th Le Mans Classic

The Alpine drivers are experienced. They have previously competed for the marque in the vingt-quatre heures du Le Mans, or at least are well known within motor sports. Continue reading →

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First Look – 2017 Ford GT ’66 Heritage

The 2017 Ford GT will be available in a limited-edition Heritage theme honoring the GT40 Mark II driven to victory by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon at Le Mans in 1966 – part of a1-2-3 Ford GT sweep in the top class at Ferrari’s expense. Continue reading →

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