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Video! 13th Annual Jacksonville Grand Prix Benefiting Spina Bifida – Endurance Karting

Video! 13th Annual Jacksonville Grand Prix Benefiting Spina Bifida – Endurance Karting

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Overhead drones, helmet cams, and trackside video combine to create this wonderful montage that tells the on track story of the Jacksonville Grand Prix Benefiting Spina Bifida. Special thanks to Alex  Full Article »

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917 Plus 1 Equals Brumos Porsche’s new Hurley Haywood inspired 918 Hypercar

917 Plus 1 Equals Brumos Porsche’s new Hurley Haywood inspired 918 Hypercar

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Automotive racing is as synonymous with car enthusiasts as peanut butter is with jelly on a sandwich. Within that realm of racing, the Brumos name rings a bell among enthusiasts.  Full Article »

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Nismo Becomes Nissan’s Official Performance And Motorsport Brand
Feb 26, 2013 Ξ Comments Off on Nismo Becomes Nissan’s Official Performance And Motorsport Brand

Nismo Becomes Nissan’s Official Performance And Motorsport Brand

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Nissan and its performance partner Nismo have been linked together for years, but now it’s official: Nismo has been confirmed as Nissan’s exclusive performance and motorsport brand. The Japanese automaker  Full Article »

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BMW Shows Off Its ALMS-Ready Z4 GTE: Video
Feb 18, 2013 Ξ Comments Off on BMW Shows Off Its ALMS-Ready Z4 GTE: Video

BMW Shows Off Its ALMS-Ready Z4 GTE: Video

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For the past four years, BMW Team Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has campaigned a specially-prepared BMW M3 in American Le Mans Series (ALMS) competition. During that time, Team RLL has  Full Article »

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Proof: Video Games Can Make You A Faster Racer
Feb 11, 2013 Ξ Comments Off on Proof: Video Games Can Make You A Faster Racer

Proof: Video Games Can Make You A Faster Racer

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The premise behind Nissan’s GT Academy is simple: pick the fastest race car drivers in the virtual world, on the Sony PlayStation 3 console’s Gran Turismo 5, and then do  Full Article »

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Toyota Announces GT86 Racer Ready for Testing
Feb 5, 2013 Ξ Comments Off on Toyota Announces GT86 Racer Ready for Testing

Toyota Announces GT86 Racer Ready for Testing

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If there was any doubt as to the future development of performance variations of the infamous Toyota GT86/Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ, let that doubt vanish into thin air as the latest  Full Article »

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McLaren’s First 50th Anniversary Video Explains Courage
Feb 4, 2013 Ξ Comments Off on McLaren’s First 50th Anniversary Video Explains Courage

McLaren’s First 50th Anniversary Video Explains Courage

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McLaren marks five decades of operation in 2013, so it’s planning a series of events to commemorate its 50th birthday. Among these is a series of three videos, explaining the  Full Article »

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Subaru Announces BRZ RA Racing Model – For Japan Only
Jan 29, 2013 Ξ Comments Off on Subaru Announces BRZ RA Racing Model – For Japan Only

Subaru Announces BRZ RA Racing Model – For Japan Only

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Lightweight, de-contented versions of the Toyota GT86 and the Subaru BRZ aren’t new to the Japanese market. In fact, shortly after the standard production models were launched, both Toyota and  Full Article »

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Mitsubishi Evo Crash Reminds Us Why Safety Gear Is So Important: NSFW Video
Dec 6, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Mitsubishi Evo Crash Reminds Us Why Safety Gear Is So Important: NSFW Video

Mitsubishi Evo Crash Reminds Us Why Safety Gear Is So Important: NSFW Video

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In all honesty, you’re probably safer competing in SCCA Club Racing than you are driving on the average interstate highway. On the track, drivers around you have the proper training,  Full Article »

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Good News, Race Fans: Grand Am And ALMS Joining Forces
Sep 6, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Good News, Race Fans: Grand Am And ALMS Joining Forces

Good News, Race Fans: Grand Am And ALMS Joining Forces

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If you’re a fan of sports car and endurance racing in the United States, you’ve probably had to choose between following the Grand Am series and the American Le Mans  Full Article »

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The SRT Viper GTS-R Returns To ALMS Competition: Video

The SRT Viper GTS-R Returns To ALMS Competition: Video

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Racing is so important to the legacy of the SRT (formerly Dodge) Viper that division head Ralph Gilles introduced the American Le Mans Series GT spec Viper GTS-R concurrently with  Full Article »

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Honda And Mugen Build A CR-Z We Can Love: Video

Honda And Mugen Build A CR-Z We Can Love: Video

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To steal a quote from Mazda’s ad for the new CX-5 crossover, the Honda CR-Z is the rolling embodiment of compromise. Designed to be a “sports hybrid,” the CR-Z is  Full Article »

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The BBC Shows You The Evolution Of A Formula One Driver: Video
Jul 5, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on The BBC Shows You The Evolution Of A Formula One Driver: Video

The BBC Shows You The Evolution Of A Formula One Driver: Video

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Let’s be honest with one another for a minute: every one of us grew up wanting to be a race car driver. We all sketched cars and engines as kids,  Full Article »

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SRT Shakes Down The 2013 Viper GTS-R: Video
Jun 11, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on SRT Shakes Down The 2013 Viper GTS-R: Video

SRT Shakes Down The 2013 Viper GTS-R: Video

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As soon as the new SRT Viper was introduced at this year’s New York Auto Show, SRT head Ralph Gilles announced the car was going racing, too, and would debut  Full Article »

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New ‘Truth In 24’ Film Coming
May 1, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on New ‘Truth In 24’ Film Coming

New ‘Truth In 24’ Film Coming

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If you’re a racing fan who’s never seen the Audi-sponsored film Truth In 24, go download it from iTunes (or watch it on YouTube). It’s free, and it’s well worth  Full Article »

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