Why Drag Races Were Always A Quarter Mile (And When That Changed)
Drag racers have been zipping down quarter-mile tracks since the sport was born. Here's how they decided on that distance and why it was changed.
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How Jackie Stewart Taping A Wrench On The Steering Wheel Made F1 Safer
One terrifying moment pushed Jackie Stewart to rethink Formula 1’s limits and his response helped turn one of the deadliest sports into one of the safest.
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What Does Toyota's TRD Acronym Stand For?
There's a lot of history behind Toyota's TRD badge. Here's how the letters are linked to success on the track and what they mean for a vehicle's performance.
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Every F1 Car Has A High-Speed Camera That Is Never Used For Broadcasts
Formula 1 cars use a lot of cameras to give the audience a comprehensive view of the race. However, one more camera exists, and you'll never see its footage.
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Porsche Will Withdraw From World Endurance Championship After This Season
Porsche stated the end of factory WEC participation is just part of a "comprehensive realignment," and it's focusing on the next-generation Formula E ruleset.
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What Do They Lay Down On Drag Tracks To Make The Surface So Sticky?
Lots of factors go into determining how sticky a drag-racing track will be. But high on the list is a compound meant to improve each racer's traction.
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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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How Are Racing Oil Filters Different From Standard Oil Filters
Despite performing the same basic task, racing oil filters are not the same as everyday street car oil filters. Here's the difference between the two.
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Honda Is Taking The New Prelude Racing In Super GT
The new Prelude is taking over from the Civic Type R in the top GT500 class.
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Sperm Racing League Has Already Raised Millions, And You Should Remember That Next Time Imposter Syndrome Tries To Stop You From Following Your Dreams
If you feel like you're missing something here, you probably aren't.
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5 Years And 4 Arm Surgeries After Nearly Career-Ending Crash, Marc Marquez Is MotoGP Champion Once Again
Hearing him scream and cry as he passed the finish line, watching his fellow racers congratulate him, truly felt like a comeback years in the making.
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Why NASCAR Got Rid Of Rookie Stripes
Rookie Stripes were once a rite of passage for NASCAR rookies and a cautionary tale for other drivers, but the stripes have since been phased out.
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The Toughest Formula 1 Tracks, Ranked
It's not easy to determine the ten hardest Formula 1 tracks in the world, but based on the challenges they pose to F1 drivers, this is our list of the toughest.
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Where Is Ken Miles' Son Now? The Story After Ford V Ferrari
Peter Miles is on screen in "Ford V Ferrari" and saw his father die in the crash the film depicts. In the years since, he's built his own car-world career.
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This Cheap, Used Chevy Bolt Is Taking On Lemons Races In An Effort To Win $50,000
You might not think endurance racing and EVs are much of a match, and you might consider a used Chevy Bolt an unlikely choice for the 24 Hours of Lemons series.
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A Bagger Racing Champion Destroyed A 58-Year-Old Land Speed Record On This Indian Challenger
There's just something about the Bonneville Salt Flats. Once the salt gets its hooks into you, it's an addiction that keeps you coming back for more.
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Romain Grosjean Drives F1 Car For First Time Since Fiery 2020 Crash
The French driver nearly burned alive in the 2020 wreck, but freed himself from the Haas F1 car wedged between an Armco barrier.
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NASCAR Might Ditch Its Convoluted Playoff Format
Die-hard fans would be delighted to see a season-long championship return, but there's still support for retaining the playoffs and reforming certain elements.
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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing At Lime Rock Park
The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation, but the track called it a "mechanical failure."
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Christian Horner Seeking F1 Return After $100 Million Red Bull Termination
Alpine has been touted as a potential landing spot for Horner
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You Could Buy A Decent Car For The Price Of These F1 Helmets
For the cost of a new F1 helmet, you could get a decent used car. For the cost of a famed driver's helmet, you can get something serious to drive.
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Willow Springs Finally Gets A Much-Needed Repave
Streets of Willow and the course's kart track have gotten new pavement, curbs, perimeter grading and gravel, and runoff areas.
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Where Did British Racing Green Come From?
If you're a fan of motorsports, then you've probably heard of British Racing Green. Despite the color's fame, its history is somewhat shrouded in mystery.
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Why Do F1 Cars Have Pitot Tubes? Here's What They Do
F1 testing might not be the first use case that comes to mind when talking about pitot tubes.
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What Does Gazoo Mean In Toyota's Gazoo Racing?
The name Gazoo Racing has nothing to do with that alien from "The Flintstones," the Great Gazoo. It's a mashup that says a lot about how Toyota sees itself.
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Tony Stewart Can't Remember 335 MPH Top Fuel Dragster Shunt
Tony Stewart had a frightening exit from last weekend's NHRA Reading Nationals.
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How Lotus' Two-Chassis F1 Car Got Banned Before It Raced
Why in the world would you want a race car to have two chassis? The answer lay in the never-ending battle between design teams and Formula 1 regulators.
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