Race Cars

The 2012 running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb was delayed from its original July date due to the severe forest fires plaguing the area surrounding Colorado Springs, Colorado. Rescheduled for August 12, the event is shaping up to be a memorable one. Purists will cry “foul,”...

Track days are growing in popularity worldwide, and there’s no shortage of track-only cars to choose from. If your budget is modest, a used-but-serviceable SCCA racer may suit your needs. If you’ve got more money to spend, cars like the Caterham 7, Ariel Atom or KTM X-Bow will provide...

When the new Viper was unveiled at this year’s New York Auto Show, SRT revealed both road and race versions of its performance icon simultaneously. Since the racing pedigree of the original Viper was so impressive, SRT felt it was necessary to launch a race version of the car even before the...

When we say “company president and CEO,” what kind of suit comes to mind? Chances are it’s made of wool, tailored for a precise fit and best worn with a carefully-knotted silk tie and shiny shoes. While BMW’s North American president and CEO, Ludwig Willisch, wears that kind...

When it comes to collector cars, those with documented racing histories are generally among the most valuable. If the cars are all original yet immaculately preserved, the value can rise exponentially. That’s the case with four “magnificent motorsport legends” that will be up for...

When it comes to racing Porsches in North America, the name Brumos is the stuff of legend. The Jacksonville, Florida dealership has been building winning Porsche race cars for the better part of five decades, and it’s now working with Porsche Motorsport North America to offer a special...

SRT is set to debut its Viper GTS-R in American Le Mans Series competition later this year, so it’s taking every opportunity it can to show off the car in development and testing. As with the Viper teasers released ahead of the car’s New York Auto Show debut, we expect to see regular...

If you have a thing for rare Ferraris with a racing history, this one-of-seven-built 1992 Ferrari F40 GTE may be just what you need to complete your collection. It’s got a well documented racing history, and is one of just two Ferrari F40s to win an FIA Championship, specifically the 1994...

Of all the safety advances achieved in F1 racing over the years, the development of the carbon fiber monocoque is among the most significant. Not only is carbon fiber incredibly light, it’s also incredibly strong, which is a good thing when it comes to protecting the driver. In fact, it may...

The racing version of the new 2013 SRT Viper, the Viper GTS-R, has completed its first shakedown ahead of its American Le Mans comeback later this year.

While the Camaro ZL1 you can buy at your local Chevy dealer today is meant to be a Jack-of-all-trades muscle car, the original Camaro ZL1 was built with a singular purpose in mind: to get through the quarter mile faster than any other car being run in AHRA competition. The 1969 Camaro ZL1 was the...

It’s no secret that modern Formula One cars are among the most complex purpose-built race cars on the planet, so few outside the F1 inner circle of mechanics and engineers ever get to see one at the component level. The Sauber F1 Team wants to show fans what the inside of an F1 car looks...

Porsche is sparing no expense on building its upcoming West Coast Experience Center, which will be located in Carson, California just minutes from Los Angeles International Airport. When completed, the facility will have a test track, a handling course, an off-road area and surfaces that can...

Toyota is the latest to unveil its challenger for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Based on the latest 2013 Toyota Camry, the race car’s introduction marks the culmination of an aggressive redesign to provide it with an updated and more familiar identity. As some readers may recall, NASCAR...

Ferrari’s Corse Clienti program visited California’s storied Laguna Seca circuit last weekend, tied to the Ferrari Challenge North America race. The event drew some uncommon Ferrari models, such as the 333 SP seen in the video above. Released in early 1994, the Ferrari 333 SP heralded...

A lighter and more aerodynamic Maserati GranTurismo MC Trofeo race car has been developed for the 2012 season of Maserati’s single-make race series, the Trofeo MC World Series.

When the green flag waves at the start of this weekend’s Nürburgring 24 Hour race, the field will include four race-prepped Toyota GT86 models (the Scion FR-S, in the United States), as well as a Lexus LFA. We already told you about two of the GT86s and the LFA, all of which will be...

No matter how much money you have, you can’t park a Ferrari FXX in your garage. Derived from the street-legal Ferrari Enzo, the FXX is a track-day weapon that’s stored and maintained by Ferrari as part of its Corse Clienti program. Original ownership of the $2.1 million FXX model was by...

Vintage F1 cars driven at events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed are often piloted by their owners, who may not be comfortable with the idea of another driver, no matter how experienced, behind the wheel. When the 1990 Lotus Type 102 in Camel livery takes to the track for this year’s...

If you ever wondered how mega-rich car fans spend their weekends, just take a look at these photos taken at one of Ferrari’s recent Corse Clienti events held in Monza, Italy. Right from its second year and after numerous victories for the works cars at their debut in 1947, Ferrari has always...