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New Corvette Z06 C7.R Debuts at SEMA
The donor car is Corvette’s Z06 with its LT4 supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine – SAE-certified at 650 horsepower (485 kW) at 6,400 rpm and 650 lb.-ft. of torque (881 Nm) at 3,600 rpm – making it the most powerful production car ever from General Motors Continue reading
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Department of Ho Hum – NASCAR 2016 Rules
Decals will be used to create the illusion of different make racecars. Continue reading
Team Chevy Rodeo Begins
Chevrolet is hiring professional rodeo stars Tuf Cooper, Fallon Taylor, Richmond Champion, Luke Branquinho and Travis Graves, calling them Team Chevy Rodeo. Continue reading
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Renault Group to buy Lotus F1 Team
Yes, the French are buying a storied British team. Continue reading
Can-Am Killer Porsche
Mark Donohue is – perhaps and arguably – most famous as the driver of the 1500 horsepower (that Porsche admitted to) Can-Am Killer Porsche 917-30. Continue reading
Jeff Gordon Sets NASCAR Record
Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet SS, set a record of 789 consecutive Sprint Cup Series starts this Sunday Continue reading
J.B. Hunt and Petty Motorsports Team for Driver Appreciation
RPM will also participate in driver recruiting activities. Continue reading
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Johnny O’Connell takes fourth-straight Pirelli World Challenge Series Championship Title in a Cadillac ATS-V.R
Johnny O’Connell, driver of the #3 Cadillac ATS-V.R takes a fourth-straight Pirelli World Challenge Series championship during the final race of the season Continue reading
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Toyota Defending Endurance Title at Nürburgring
This weekend’s race marks a return to race action for the Toyota TS040 Hybrids after a 10-week break since the Le Mans 24 Hours, when Toyota finished sixth and eighth, after a thorough and embarrassing thrashing from Porsche and Audi in France. Continue reading
WEC at Nürburgring Sees Toyota, Audi and Porsche Battling
The race in Germany starts the decisive final stage of WEC. Within the twelve weeks, the last five races will be held in Europe, North America and Asia. The best drivers can score a maximum of 130 points in them until the end of November. Currently, the tally of the leaders, Fässler/Lotterer/Tréluyer, are at 80 points. Continue reading
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Volkswagen Polo R cars take all Eight Stages at Rally Germany
This season, it has become a tradition for the rear of the three Polo R WRCs to bear a new message at each rally. Not so for Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila, however. Continue reading
Job One for Shelby GT350R at Flat Rock
In 1965, Ford and Carroll Shelby developed a road-racing version of the popular Ford Mustang – the Shelby GT350 Competition model. Continue reading
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NASCAR Disavows Racist Confederate Flag
“To do that, we are asking our fans and partners to join us in a renewed effort to create an all-inclusive, even more welcoming atmosphere for all who attend our events. This will include the request to refrain from displaying the Confederate Flag at our facilities and NASCAR events. Continue reading
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Penske’s Pagenaud on Pole at Fontana IndyCar Race
Simon Pagenaud, driver of the #22 Penske Truck Rental IndyCar, qualifies fastest Friday 26 June 2015, taking the pole position for Saturday’s IndyCar race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. Continue reading
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Dodge Challenger Drag Pak – Too Much Might be Enough
Just bring money, lots – and lots of driving expertise, as the cars are eight-second quarter mile wild beasts, giving another meaning to Challenger. Continue reading
