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Formula 1 cars are the pinnacle of automotive manufacturing. However, these apex predator cars don't seem to worry about weight that much.

The Parnelli Jones "Big Oly" Ford Bronco is one of the most iconic off-road racers ever built. It won numerous Baja 1000, Baja 500, and Mint 400 races. And it just sold at auction for $1.7 million.

Formula 1, Nascar, and IndyCar might all be considered racing, but these three sports are all very different. Check out some of the different race lengths, rules, and top speeds that set them apart.

While most people remember Pablo Escobar as a result of his days in the Medellin Cartel, he was also an avid racer. In fact, Escobar owned and raced an ultra-rare Porsche 911 RSR throughout the 1970s. Decades after its racing days ended, this Porsche received a major restoration and is now for sale. According to …

Hypercars are so named because their only purpose is to be over the top. And of all the hypercars, few are quite as hyper as track-focused Bugatti Divo. I’m sure you’ve heard of the Veyron and Chiron, but the Divo is the top-dog over at the little French rocketship maker’s garage. If the nearly $6-million …

If you’re a fan of modern supercars, then you’ll know that most manufacturers utilize Nürburgring lap times to boost sales. Just knowing that the latest supercar is half a second faster around this historic track is enough for some wealthy buyers. However, you don’t need to be a millionaire to take your car to this …

No matter what anyone says, the Honda S2000 was never meant to be a car used for drag racing. But then again, neither was the McLaren 720S, but it’s still fun to see each one go down a drag strip. Before you think we sound crazy, just check out this video of a uber-modified Honda …

Ant Anstead is a popular motoring television personality. He has hosted or co-hosted multiple on-air shows in the United States and abroad. But, he is not just a talking head. He also has some serious mechanical and fabrication skills and business acumen. That’s why when he was given the opportunity to build an Alfa Romeo …

If you have ever been go-karting, then you’re well aware of the fun and thrills you can have while lapping that small track. Finding those apexes and hammering the throttle on the straightaways without having to worry about damaging an actual race car is one of the best parts. But we had to wonder if …

If you are a human being currently on Earth in 2020, you probably understand the desire to look toward the heavens and dream of doing Sci-Fi space shenanigans. The car world hasn’t gotten to enjoy space that much. We had Elon send his goofy car into space, but that’s about all we got – until …

Going to see the races can be a fun experience. Seeing the cars, being pelted with race tire marbles, and even smelling the race gas as the fumes waft across the to the stands are memories that make many children and adults alike giddy. But sadly, one Mercedes driver recently had a terrifying experience at …

The world of motorsports is no stranger to crashes. From Formula1 to NASCAR, we’ve all seen dramatic collisions with car parts raining from the skies. The hilarious clip we’re looking at today has almost none of those things. For starters, there isn’t even a human driver in the cockpit. That’s because Roborace is a racing …

Aston Martin has made some beautiful machines worthy of British secret agents. The cars have seductive lines, are powerful, and have the allure of mystery as a consequence of being used in the James Bond 007 movie franchise. So, it might seem odd that an Aston Martin was converted into a drag racing machine. But, …

Factory backed motorsports programs are often the offspring of a young automotive manufacturing company. Ferrari and Porche went racing in their early days, as did Mini. Of course, the American manufacturers have done the same on and off through the years. Even Fisker and Rivian have established a racing presence. Interestingly, Tesla doesn’t have a motorsports program. The electric car …

Being a race car driver feels akin to being an astronaut. Think about it; they both go fast, require a bit of training, and they tend to be involved with or adjacent to (AKA wears camo a lot) the military. Aside from those weak comparisons, they are both occupations that many kids want to be …

How can a car that doesn’t have doors, a windshield, a roof, or even a body be improved? I know what you’re thinking; Ariel must have added the missing parts. They did not. The Ariel Atom was perfect when it first came out in 2000. To be clear, I don’t mean mechanically perfect, its spiritually …

Thinking of Toyota, the more popular models like the Camry and Corolla probably come to mind. If you love the older generation of Fast and Furious cars or even modern remakes, you might even think about the Supra. Chances are, words like race car or performance never came to mind. Well, with the new Toyota …

Why are all the fancy European carmakers building these track-day cars? Track cars are purpose-built for aggressive track driving. These cars are often not road-legal and sometimes kept by the manufacturer and not the owner. Most of the major marques like McLaren, Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Mercedes have all done it. Now Lamborghini is joining …

If you’re into cars, then chances are that you have once wanted to become a race car driver. And why not? The thrill of driving a loud track-oriented car, with the racing harnesses holding you in as you hit every apex and lead your team to victory sounds like every car enthusiasts dream. But now, …

You may have coveted the Toyota Yaris GR that is only available overseas. Or you might have some excitement brewing for a possible future release of a new Toyota GR like the upcoming Corolla hot hatch. Either way, that GR badge is intriguing. But what does it mean? Why does is make Toyota cars better? …