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

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Sullivan) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:40:12 +0000

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

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

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:25:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0000

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

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

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:02:15 +0000

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.

The History Of Wisconsin's Most Recognized Corvette Sponsorship

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:25:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@jalopnik.com (Talia Roepel) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0000

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

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

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:00:29 +0000

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.

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

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:58:12 +0000

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

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

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:25:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:05:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:05:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:02:20 +0000

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

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

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:36:35 +0000

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.