Doug Herbert — a four-time Top Fuel World Champion — knows the danger of top-level motorsport. In 1999, Hebert’s Top Fuel dragster blew apart in what’s generally regarded as the most violent explosion in drag racing history.
PODCAST: George Kennedy Hosts the Automotive Equivalent of “The Moth”
Our latest podcast is up, and it’s a great talk with George Kennedy, an automotive writer and commentator who hosts “MotorMouth,” his take on “The Moth,” but for car fans.
Which Movie or TV Car Would You Most Want to Buy at Auction?
One of the eight original Land Rover Defenders built for the James Bond film Spectre is set to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s in London on September 6th. Cars from movies and TV that end up on the auction block are often record-setters. Here’s a look at the TV and movie cars that sold for huge […]
Throwback Thursday: Thompson Speedway’s Golden Era
Recently, Thompson Speedway has operated as a small circle track, home to stock car and modified events. But in its heyday, Thompson Raceway was as vital to sports car racing as Lime Rock. It’s returning to its roots now, after a significant renovation.
Enter To Win a VIP Trip to the Daytona 500!
Always wanted to take part in the most important and prestigious race on NASCAR’s calendar? BestRide is offering you a chance to win, with some amazing perks along with just the racing action.
VIDEO: How Does the Ford Focus RS Compare to a Subaru Rally Car?
Our friends at Team O’Neil Rally School in New Hampshire just dropped a video on us that we spent all day watching. It compares the all-new Ford Focus RS to a purpose-built Subaru WRX STi rally car to find out if Ford’s rally replica has the goods to keep up.
INTERVIEW: NASCAR Driver Dylan Lupton On His Sprint Cup Debut
What’s it like to go from the NASCAR oval to Sprint Cup road racing? Dylan Lupton’s debut at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 gives us a glimpse.
VIDEO: Ken Block Gymkhana Parody is Perfectly Ridiculous
Ken Block is an incredible driver. He’s racked up numerous rally car wins around the world and showed off his skills in crazy, insane, impossible Gymkhana videos. It’s hard not to be impressed when Block drifts through a parking lot within inches of hitting the obstacles placed in his path. Each video is filmed in […]
TECH: Toyota Racing Development – From NASCAR to Your Car
NASCAR is a huge sport, with legions of fans who turn out at the track to spend the weekend immersed in their favorite sport. It’s a carnival-like atmosphere with people in baseball caps and shirts and head-to-toe outfits in support of their favorite team. Its fans are just as enthusiastic as the guys who show […]