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  • WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 13: U.S. President Donald Trump receives a racing helmet from reigning IndyCar series champion Alex Palou at a Freedom 250 Grand Prix showcase on West Executive Avenue between the West Wing of the White House and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on July 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. The IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix car race, August 22 and 23 on the National Mall, is part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
    132

    Freedom 250 Grand Prix Bans Chairs, Alcohol, And Coolers, Seems To Not Understand The Appeal Of Watching Racing

    The list is far longer than at other IndyCar races like the Indy 500.

    By Amber DaSilva 24 hours ago Read More
  • The (63) Mercedes W17 of George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes AMG Petronas is lifted away from track following damage in the opening lap during the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 19, 2026 in Spa, Belgium.
    18

    No Battery, No Luck For George Russell As Antonelli Wins Belgian GP

    Russell wouldn't have been a crash target if an AI-powered energy deployment algorithm didn't deplete his car's battery before Spa's longest straight.

    By Ryan Erik King 2 days ago Read More
  • Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Gabriel Bortoleto of Brazil and Audi F1 Team talk in parc ferme during the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 04, 2026 in Northampton, England.
    8

    Gabriel Bortoleto Says Other F1 Drivers Should Turn The Page On New Rules Complaints

    Fans should always take drivers' complaints about the technical regulations with a grain of salt.

    By Ryan Erik King 7 days ago Read More
  • The #07 Toyota Gazoo Racing Toyota GR010 Hybrid of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and Nyck de Vries makes a pit stop during qualifying for the Qatar 1812KM World Endurance Championship race at Losail International Circuit on February 27, 2025 in Doha, Qatar.
    3

    World Endurance Championship Moving Season Finale Out Of Gulf As There's No End In Sight To U.S. War With Iran

    Formula One is stuck in a similar scheduling dilemma with its world championship.

    By Ryan Erik King 8 days ago Read More
  • Valentino Rossi in the garage during free practice ahead of the MotoGP of Catalonia at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on May 15, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
    3

    MotoGP Legend Valentino Rossi Wants To Be The Next Star Nürburgring 24 Debutant

    Having already expanded his racing career beyond the limits of MotoGP, Valentino Rossi is looking to go even further and race at the Nürburgring.

    By Ryan Erik King 8 days ago Read More
  • Romain Grosjean causing a collision at Spa, 2012
    0

    5 Formula 1 Drivers To Get Race Bans (And What They Did)

    While extremely rare, race bans have sidelined many Formula 1 stars over the years, usually due to reckless driving, causing crashes, or ignoring penalties.

    By Chloe Clougher 8 days ago Read More
  • A turn at the 24 Hours of LeMans endurance race showing cars approaching around an S-bend
    10

    12 The World's Most Prestigious Motorsport Events Every Gearhead Should Know About

    Motor racing is a glamorous sport, full of legendary personalities and, indeed, iconic race tracks. Here are some of the most prestigious venues in the sport.

    By Michael Sullivan 11 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of HART's Honda Odyssey race van on a track
    15

    The 'Coolest Thing Made In Alabama' Is Officially A Honda Odyssey Race Car

    Making a minivan into a race car probably isn't the first choice for most enthusiasts, but that doesn't stop this track-ready Honda from being the coolest.

    By Justin Hughes 14 days ago Read More
  • Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing during qualifying Formula One British Grand Prix
    11

    F1's Macarena Wings Under FIA Scrutiny After Verstappen's High-Speed Crashes

    The alleged danger may stem from the key difference between the Ferrari and Red Bull macarena designs.

    By Ryan Erik King 14 days ago Read More
  • Rudolf Caracciola driving the Rekorwagen
    9

    This Was The Fastest Recorded Speed On A Public Road For Almost 80 Years

    Powered by a massive twin-supercharged V12 engine, the specialized version of the Mercedes W125 was able to crack 260 mph way back in the 1930s.

    By Brad Brownell 15 days ago Read More
  • A restart during the 2025 Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 at the Milwaukee Mile in West Allis, Wisconsin (United States).
    13

    Wisconsin's Milwaukee Mile Is The World's Oldest Operating Motor Speedway

    One of America’s most historic racing venues has shifted through eras of sports and entertainment while continuing to host major motorsports events.

    By Aakash Badree 16 days ago Read More
  • Race winner Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Scuderia Ferrari on the podium with his trophy during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 05, 2026 in Northampton, England.
    17

    Ferrari Gets Another F1 Win Due To A Kimi Antonelli Mechanical Failure

    Compounding his mechanical failure in Barcelona, the teenage Italian's points lead is melting in front of his eyes through no fault of his own.

    By Ryan Erik King 16 days ago Read More
  • Modern day Corvette Bridge with racers passing underneath
    7

    The History Of Wisconsin's Most Recognized Corvette Sponsorship

    A special bridge at one of America's favorite race tracks has become synonymous with the Corvette nameplate, and it's now celebrating 70 years of history.

    By Brontë Wieland 16 days ago Read More
  • A blue NAPA-sponsored racing car that has caught fire on the track
    15

    To Visualize How Dangerous Racing Used To Be, Here's The Oldest Racing Accident On Film

    Crashes in auto racing used to be a lot more dangerous. To understand how far we've come, check out this video of the first ever racing crash caught on camera.

    By Talia Roepel 16 days ago Read More
  • The Trylon and Perisphere lit up at night illuminating the large statue of George Washington at the New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York City, New York. America 1939
    69

    New York Closed Its 1940 World's Fair With A Grand Prix, Back When Fairs Were Great

    The Grand Prix at the World's Fair was held on a short three-quarter-mile circuit on the fairground's public roads.

    By Ryan Erik King 19 days ago Read More
  • The side-view of a green The McMurtry Spéirling in a dark studio
    21

    The McMurtry Spéirling Is A 1000-HP Electric Batmobile That Can Be Driven Upside Down And You Can Now Buy One For Just $1.3 Million

    The production version of the record-setting car will have larger exterior dimensions and a larger battery to go along with the seven-figure price tag.

    By Ryan Erik King 20 days ago Read More
  • Race winner George Russell of Great Britain driving the (63) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W17 passes his team celebrating on the pitwall during the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 28, 2026 in Spielberg, Austria.
    5

    Rivals Inching Closer To Mercedes In F1 Title Race Despite George Russell's Austria Win

    We can only speculate how the Grand Prix would have played out if Verstappen started third instead of fifth.

    By Ryan Erik King 23 days ago Read More
  • A 3,000 horsepower diesel Corvette drag racer
    4

    These Custom Diesel Corvettes Show Gasoline Isn't Mandatory For Fun

    Unlike many Chevy trucks, the Corvette never offered a diesel engine. These insane builds are what happens when you stuff an oil burner in a 'Vette anyway.

    By Benjamin Gracias 24 days ago Read More
  • A dual overhead cam 426 NASCAR engine
    7

    Chrysler's Muscle-Bound DOHC 426 Hemi Never Got To Eat Ford SOHC 427s For Breakfast

    After Chrysler dominated the 1964 Daytona 500, Ford knew it needed a Hemi engine, too. But the two designs never got a chance to face off on the track.

    By Brad Brownell 25 days ago Read More
  • Front view of the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut record car driving down the runway
    48

    Over-The-Air Update Lets Koenigsegg Jesko Hit 190 MPH In The Quarter-Mile, Crushing The Production Car Record

    With 1,600 horsepower on tap, the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut was already fast, but software updates have helped it set new records in the quarter- and half-mile.

    By Chris Tsui 25 days ago Read More
  • Rear 3/4 view of the Porsche 911 GT4 R on track.
    15

    Porsche Cayman GT4 Race Car Replaced By New 911 GT4 Race Car Based On The 911 GT3, Which Won't Be Confusing

    Porsche racing aficionados will note that, believe it or not, this is the first time Porsche has built a GT4 car out of the 911.

    By Chris Tsui 25 days ago Read More
  • Sig Haughdahl's land speed record car with a Wisconsin engine
    4

    This Tractor Engine Company Once Powered A Norwegian Racer To 180 MPH Speed Record

    With over 13 liters of displacement, the massive six-cylinder engine was able to push the 1920s speedster beyond the known limits of straight-line speed.

    By Brad Brownell 25 days ago Read More
  • A sign at the Bristol Motor Speedway stating it's the
    0

    Why Bristol Motor Speedway Went From Concrete To Dirt To Concrete To Dirt...

    Bristol Motor Speedway is known for having modified its racing surface numerous times over the years. Here's why the owners made these changes so frequently.

    By Aakash Badree 26 days ago Read More
  • FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem walks in the paddock during Final Practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on June 6, 2026 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.
    16

    FIA Removes Term Limits, Paving Way For Mohammed Ben Sulayem To Rule Racing For Life

    The FIA seemingly can't come up with a reasonable explanation for its term limit abolition.

    By Ryan Erik King 27 days ago Read More
  • Acura Integra Type S DE5 Pikes Peak race car driven by Dai Yoshihara
    21

    Pikes Peak Is A Cruel, Unforgiving Mountain That Refuses To Play Favorites

    If you need a win at Pikes Peak, the mountain doesn't care. It was here before we found it, and it will be here long after we're gone.

    By Collin Woodard 27 days ago Read More
  • 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X at Pikes Peak, driven by JR Hildebrand
    18

    2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Destroys Pikes Peak Production Car Record By 23 Seconds

    Racing the 1,250-horsepower Corvette ZR1X to the top of Pikes Peak, driver JR Hildebrand didn't just break the production car record; he destroyed it.

    By Collin Woodard 28 days ago Read More
  • Pitt Race track aerial shot
    53

    Can Anything Be Done To Save The Raceways Closing Around The Country?

    Racing facilities all over the U.S. are closing, being replaced by data centers and real estate projects. Is there anything enthusiasts can do to save them?

    By Brad Brownell 28 days ago Read More
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