Street Tires Vs. Racing Tires: What's The Difference?
The tires you find on the street and the tires used in racing are actually very different. Here are some of the traits and qualities that separate them.
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5 Concept Chevys That Never Made It To Production
Concept cars are extremely interesting, even if many of them never make it to production. Here are some of the coolest Chevy concepts that never hit the road.
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Ayrton Senna's Secret IndyCar Test With Penske Was Closer To Greatness Than Anyone Realized
Formula 1 champ Senna had lots of reasons to give IndyCar racing a whirl at the end of the 1992 season. The results spark questions about what might have been.
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How A Race Team In Japan Used Crowdsourcing To Win Championships
A certain racing team in Japan uses its own sort of crowdsourcing to fund itself and win championships. Here's how it pulls off that crowdsourcing.
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At The Edge Of Our Solar System, NASA's Voyager 1 Found A 'Wall Of Fire'
Voyager 1 and 2 traveled billions of miles to reach the heliopause, showing how the Sun’s magnetic influence marks the boundary of our solar system.
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The Busiest Airport In The World Used To Be A Racetrack
The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the is the busiest airport in the world. Before then, though, it was actually a racetrack.
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The Pros And Cons Of Rotary Engines
The rotary engine hasn't found its way into new cars in over a decade. It has some fantastic pros, but its cons might be holding it back from returning.
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GM Once Built A V12 Engine That Weighed More Than An Original Mini Cooper
V12 engines aren't around quite as often anymore, but they have a storied history. General Motors once built a V12 that could outweigh an original Mini Cooper.
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Every Variant Of The F-35, And What Makes Them Unique
The F-35's development costs are well over $1 trillion, but then again it's really three planes in one. Here's what sets each apart from the others.
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Why The Chevy Camaro Emblem Looks Like A French Flag
Americans don't have a monopoly on red, white, and blue; these colors are used on many flags around the world. So what does the Camaro's emblem really show?
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The F-22 Raptor's Gold-Tinted Canopy Is A Stealthy Secret Weapon
The F-22 Raptor’s gold tint makes the cockpit shine like a pair of Oakleys, but it’s pure science engineered for stealth and pilot protection.
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Here's Why Some Fighter Jets Have Wavy Lines On The Canopy
Those wavy lines on some fighters' canopies aren't a fashion statement. In a pinch, they could mean the difference between life and death for the pilot.
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Aston Martin's Worst Prototype Only Raced Twice And Never Finished Once
Aston Martin had ambitious plans to develop a car that could be competitive at the highest echelons of racing. Things didn't go quite as planned.
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Why NASA Picked A Boeing 747 To Piggyback The Space Shuttle
NASA's fleet of Space Shuttles could survive challenging solar conditions, but needed a boost to get around on Earth. Here's how a pair of 747s helped.
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These Are The Worst F1 Tracks (According To Fans)
A Formula One circuit needs to accommodate some of the intense racing on the planet — not to mention intense scrutiny from dedicated fans.
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Aston Martin's V12 Isn't 2 Ford V6s Glued Together, But The FMC DNA Remains
An unfortunate rumor followed the V12 that debuted in the Vantage DB7 for years. Here's how it started and why it was always wrong.
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In 1955, The First Boeing 707 Did A Barrel Roll Over Lake Washington
In 1955, spectators of a hydroplane race on Lake Washington in Seattle were treated to an unexpected thrill when Boeing's prototype 707 went inverted.
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How Audi Used Old Tech And New Thinking To Make Its Dakar Champion
Audi didn't invent a new car to take the Dakar Rally. But its creation of a winner from already-existing parts resulted in a milestone for electric vehicles.
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When VW Beetle Owners Turned To Swamp Coolers To Survive The Summer
Their nickname stemmed from the unhealthy way some owners maintained them, but the "swamp coolers" Volkswagen owners used did the job in summer.
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This Shipping Container Turned Out To Be A 1968 Firebird Time Capsule
What happens when you put a classic muscle car in a shipping container for eight years? You can find out firsthand if you scoop up this Craigslist offering.
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These Are The Only Planes Fast Enough To Outrun The Earth's Rotation
If you're in the right plane, can you start out in daylight and circle the Earth without ever seeing darkness? Sure, you can ... but you'll need plenty of fuel.
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These Are The 5 Safest New Pickup Trucks You Can Get (According To IIHS)
Pickups bring a lot to the table, from their ability to haul cargo around to their rugged design. However, safety is another factor to keep in mind when buying.
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Every Car Brand Tata Motors Currently Owns
Like Stellantis or Ford Motor Company, Tata Motors has different car brands under its umbrella. Here's each one and some the company used to own.
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This Over-Wing Engine Setup Helped Boeing's YC-14 Master Short Runways
What's the answer when you're trying to lift paratroopers and weapons where runways can't be long? Boeing put the engines atop the wings for several reasons.
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These 3 Harley-Davidson Bikes Aren't Made In America Anymore
Harley-Davidson is one of the most iconic motorcycle brands in the market. However, some of its bikes aren't made in the United States anymore.
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These Are The Biggest Racing Games Still On The Way In 2025
If you are a car enthusiast and love video games, then you might be happy to know there are still new racing games releasing in 2025.
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How F1 Engineering Made The CV90 The Fastest Tank Off-Road
It turns out making a car go fast on a race course translates to an infantry fighting vehicle breaking speed records as it barrels through rough terrain.
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