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Porsche 918 Spyder Development Races Ahead +VIDEO

May 16, 2012

The Porsche 918 Spyder is on the road. Driving trials of the super sports car of the future has progressed a step further with completion of the initial prototypes. ... Continue reading

Mazda Motorsport Boss Allan Horsley Bows Out

May 11, 2012

Mazda Motorsport and NSW PR manager Allan Horsley today announced his retirement after a hugely successful career with Mazda Australia spanning over 30 years. ... Continue reading

2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Named Pace Car for 96th Indianapolis 500 +VIDEO

May 10, 2012

INDIANAPOLIS - A 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will lead the starting field of the 96th Indianapolis 500 to the green flag Sunday, May 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With 638 horsepower, the Corvette ZR1 is the most powerful production car ever to pace the race. This will be the 23rd time a Chevrolet has paced â ... Continue reading

Special Motorsports Event - 'Rat Pack' To Be Reunited For Scirocco R-Cup Race At Brands Hatch

May 9, 2012

The Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup will welcome some extra special drivers at Brands Hatch (18 - 19 May) when Damon Hill, Mark Blundell, Perry McCarthy, Julian Bailey, Martin Donnelly and David Brabham join the regular line up for the ultra competitive one make race series. ... Continue reading

Motorsports Commentary - Really NASCAR? That Dog Won't Hunt

May 8, 2012

<b>by Rick Carlton - Senior Motorsports Editor</p> Austin, May 7, 2012: Last Saturday at Talladega, NASCAR finally stuck its fleshy parts in a hornet's nest, by declining an opportunity to fine Danica Patrick as a result of her flagrant wall slam of Sam Hornish at the finish of the Aaron's 312. NASCAR Robin Pemberton, ... Continue reading

Ethanol Is The Right Choice for Conservationists by Richard Childress

May 7, 2012

Some may question how the owner of a NASCAR racing team can promote air quality with a straight face. After all, for years, my business has been burning rubber and racing fuel in front of massive crowds that leave a lot of litter behind. But times are changing. And the sport of NASCAR, including my team, Richard Childr ... Continue reading

Special Motorsports Project - Volvo Hybrid Truck Sets World Speed Record +VIDEO

May 4, 2012

Mean Green, Volvo's hybrid truck, establishes new world speed records at Wendover Airfield in Utah, USA. STOCKHOLM - May 4, 2012: Last week, on April 27th, Mean Green achieved the following world record speeds: Flying Kilometre -236.577 km/h (147.002 mph) and Standing Kilometre - 153.252 km/h (95.245 mph). "We are very ... Continue reading

Motorsports Brands - Win A Brand New Ford Vehicle Through Rockstar Energy Drink's "Drive Like A Champion" Sweepstakes

May 4, 2012

Rockstar Energy Drink and Ford have teamed up with racing madmen Tanner Foust and Brian Deegan to create the "Drive Like A Champion" Sweepstakes. Contestants can enter to win one of three grand prize Ford vehicles, including a Ford F-150 EcoBoost, Focus ST or Mustang GT. Runner-up prizing includes gear from Metal Mulis ... Continue reading

Motorsports Commentary - Finally Some Good News In IndyCar

May 2, 2012

Austin, May 1, 2012: Although I probably appear unimpressed by the quality of the recently reconstituted IndyCar to date, the truth is that I'm rooting for the series in the long term. Having watched various management 'teams' critically since the late 80s, IndyCar's administrations have been primarily populated by ego ... Continue reading

Motorsports Commentary - Tweet This - Would You Like Some Cheese To Go With That Whine?

Apr 29, 2012

<b>by Rick Carlton - Senior Motorsports Editor</b> <p> So, I get up this morning, brew my coffee, proceed to sit down at my workstation and the first thing I see is a press statement from IndyCar. Now, typical Saturday releases are germaine to on-track, or sponsor promos, but the content of this one was curious, somewh ... Continue reading

At 662 HP, 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Certified As World's Most Powerful V8! Segment-Leading Fuel Efficiency +VIDEO

Apr 28, 2012

The 5.8-liter supercharged V8 in the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is SAE certified at 662 horsepower and 631 lb.-ft. of torque The world's most powerful production V8 is backed up by chassis, aerodynamic and braking performance that makes the GT500 an outstanding all-around sports car Even with 112 horsepower more than the 2 ... Continue reading

Special Motorsports Event - The 50-Day, 8000-Mile Journey Of Discovery

Apr 27, 2012

On the 50-day Journey of Discovery from Birmingham to Beijing, a team of four Land Rovers took on more than 8,000 miles of varied terrain through 13 different countries, revealing some unique and fascinating stories with the aim of raising £1m for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in ... Continue reading

Special Motorsports Event - Nissan Names Japanese GT Ace Motoyama As Third Deltawing Driver

Apr 27, 2012

Nissan and NISMO have announced that their Japanese Super GT star, Satoshi Motoyama, will be the third driver in the ground-breaking Nissan DeltaWing Le Mans 24 Hours race car. ... Continue reading

Targa Tasmania - Mazda Motorsport Homes In On Hobart Finish

Apr 23, 2012

After another grueling and drama-filled day of rallying at Targa Tasmania, Mazda Motorsport's grip on a podium spot has firmed with Brendan Reeves' RX-8 SP now in third position overall as the race edges towards its conclusion in Hobart tomorrow afternoon. ... Continue reading

Special Brand Event - Dees Discover a Gem in Opel

Apr 23, 2012

Melbourne Football Club has announced one of Europe's largest automobile manufacturers Opel as its new joint major sponsor. ... Continue reading