Good auto companies stride to insure their workforce is staffed with car lovers. Admiring the present day creations of motorized vehicles, employees with an interest in automobiles will also be faithful to the spirit and history of a powerful market brand. German automaker BMW is foremost aware of the company existing today after a shaky [...]
Established in 1911 as sweepstakes race for motor vehicles, the Indianapolis 500 was held to demonstrate through competition the incredible progress of the still-infant automobile. As vehicles like the Ford Model T began to introduce the mainstream American public to the thrill of motoring, imagine the amazement of the first Indianapolis 500 fans as cars manoeuvred [...]
A pivotal part to the legend of a supercar is to establish a racing pedigree. Having found success in the quarters of closed road circuits and the expense of the open road in the 1990s with the McLaren F1, it is clear to McLaren the winning formula for the MP4-12C is to unleash a true [...]
In 1998, many Porsche enthusiasts solemnly expressly concerns that the heart of the classic 911 sports car was going to be lost as the brand left their trademark air-cooled engines in favour more common liquid-cooling. As the air-cooled era of Porsche came to an era through the introduction of the 996 model, the German sports [...]
Between 1924 to 1930, automaker Bentley won 5 of 7 runnings of the 24 hour of Le Mans race. An early auto racing dynasty, the company founded by W.O. Bentley was sold in its infancy to Rolls-Royce. Under the uber-luxury carmaker’s reign, Bentley’s motorsport involvement immediately dwindled as Rolls-Royce was more focused in maintaining their [...]
The race track has long been an attractive test bed for street car technology. Forced-induction system, fuel injection, tire construction and even the rear view mirror were innovated through competition. Controlled but public arenas, the race track seems like the perfect proving grounds for hybrid technology. Several automakers have recognized the closed circuit combat as [...]
Considered as the kick off for major auto racing in the United States, sports car racing at Daytona Beach, Florida opens the 2011 season under the banner of the Grand Am series. Running the Grand Am 200 for the Continental Tire Series and the Rolex 24 at Daytona for the Rolex Series, many of the [...]
Stirling Moss Officially Hangs Up His Helmet At Age 81
Stirling Moss, the greatest driver never to win the world championship, has finally, officially decided to call it quits. No more racing of any kind, and that even includes vintage races. Sure, you could say that might be going a bit far, but you also have to admit that not only is Sir Stirling 81 [...]