The Texas Mile may need to be renamed to the “Hennessey Mile,” or even the “Mark Heidaker Mile,” since one thing is becoming clear: the tuner and car owner apparently own the top speed record at the semiannual event, held in Beeville, Texas. In March of 2012, driver Sean...
Sometimes, it's a stupid, sad world we live in. A world where a prized 2005 Ford GT was stolen from its owner. Worse yet, a world where the moronic thieves decided the car... August 29, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
We first told you about the Houston Half Mile last March, when the event was previewed by tuner John Hennessey and NFL star Mario Williams. Run on the 8,000 foot long... May 15, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Until March 25, 2012, the record speed achieved at the Texas Mile was 250.1 miles per hour. Hitting a number like that takes more than a fast car and steady nerves;... March 26, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Racing fan? PC owner? Real-world racing too expensive? Sounds like you need iRacing 2.0, the next generation of one of the PC's top racing simulations. PC games are updated... August 3, 2011 by Antony Ingram
We’re proud to admit the Ford GT is one of our favorite supercars here at MotorAuthority. An iconic design with just enough modern touches to make it look new, the Ford... May 20, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Electric-assisted drivetrains are here to stay, and they've even made some inroads into legitimate supercar territory with the Porsche 918 Spyder, and in mechanical-hybrid... February 2, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
Production American supercars can be counted on one hand, and with the death of the Viper, all of them are Corvettes. But Ford may be getting back into the game with a new... January 13, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
In the early 1960’s Henry Ford II wanted a Ford running in the famous Le Mans race. After some negotiating and planning the first chassis was delivered on March 16... September 28, 2010 by Anthony Alaniz
The era of social media is fully upon us when even 100-plus-year-old carmakers are adopting outlets like Twitter and Facebook as part of their efforts to build brand... September 10, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
Ah, supercars. Nothing like the insane speeds, throaty engine, and awesome dynamics to send shivers down your spine. Today, I feel like informing the public on one of the... August 17, 2010 by Andrew Hall
Le Mans is one of the premiere motorsports events in the world, more so than others. It’s one of the best places for manufacturers from all over to show off their... June 13, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
The Ford GT may no longer be in production but its legacy will live on, at least in the fast-paced world of FIA GT1 competition, thanks to a number of teams that have picked... February 8, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Before carbon fiber, modern safety gear, and multi-billion dollar race teams, brilliant men and dangerously fast cars blazed trails across empty lake beds and into history in... February 8, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
For being such a folksy, down-to-earth, acoustic guitar-strumming free spirit, John Mayer sure does like his cars. And we don't just mean, like, a Toyota Prius or even a... October 21, 2009 by Richard Read
It's not everyday that a hip hop artist and actress like Queen Latifah climbs into the cockpit to hit the track for some high-speed driving lessons, but with Ford's marketing... August 6, 2009 by Ralph Hanson