Category: Motorsports
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Motorsports Renaissance: Why Racing Culture Is Hot Again (and Here to Stay)
A decade ago, trying to explain your love for motorsports often came with an eye roll or questioning one’s sanity. People still thought racing was just cars going in circles or that Formula 1 was a niche European quirk, if they even knew what it was. But somewhere in the high-stakes world of million-dollar decisions
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Willow Springs Reimagined: A Desert Icon Gets a Second Life
There’s a familiar knot in the gut that enthusiasts get when they hear a beloved racetrack is changing hands. The words “redevelopment” and “investment” get thrown around and suddenly visions of bulldozers replacing berms with condos dance in our heads. So when the news broke that Willow Springs Raceway had been sold to CrossHarbor Capital
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SoCal Drivers Club Is Building the Track Community We’ve All Been Waiting For
Picture this: it’s 6 AM on a Saturday, you’re loading your helmet into the car, and you’re about to drive two hours to spend maybe 60 minutes actually on track. By the time you factor in multiple drivers’ meetings, tech inspection, and waiting around between sessions, you’ve burned an entire weekend for what amounts to
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From Hospital Bed to Racetrack: How One Driver’s Battle with Ulcerative Colitis Sparked a Movement
Picture this: you’re lying in a hospital bed, having spent over a month battling a disease that’s been misdiagnosed for years. Your friend texts asking if you want to hit up a local car meet. Instead of the usual “yeah mate, see you there,” you’re typing back “can’t make it, I’m in hospital.” That moment
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The People’s Champ: Seeing Ken Block’s Legacy
The first thing that hits you when you walk into the “People’s Champ” exhibit isn’t the cars—it’s the silence. Not literal silence, but that moment when your brain stops processing the museum chatter around you because you’re staring at the actual Hoonicorn. There it sits, black with those unmistakable Hoonigan graphics, and suddenly you’re 15
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Singer Buys Willow Springs and It Might Just Save the Soul of Racetracks
There’s a familiar knot in the gut that enthusiasts get when they hear a beloved racetrack is changing hands. The words “redevelopment” and “investment” get thrown around and suddenly visions of bulldozers replacing berms with condos dance in our heads. So when the news broke that Willow Springs International Raceway had been sold, the initial
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Fanatec GT America at Sonoma: The Perfect First Taste of Racing
When someone mentions the Sonoma area, you’d be forgiven for thinking of Napa Valley. Rolling vineyards, overachieving Cabernets, and enough rustic charm to sell out a year’s worth of fall weddings. Yet hidden among these same hills lies an entirely different world of similar sensory experience: the thunderous, adrenaline-fueled realm of Sonoma Raceway. Discovering Racing’s
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First to the Finish: A Glimpse into the Mazda MX-5 Cup Championship
Motorsports fans are about to get an intimate look at the passion, perseverance, and high-stakes competition of grassroots racing with the upcoming docuseries First to the Finish. Premiering March 25 exclusively on Prime Video, this six-part series dives deep into the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Cup Championship—one of the most competitive spec racing series in North
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The 2025 GR Cup: Affordable, Accessible, and Unbelievably Competitive
While motorsport’s upper echelons burn through millions in technological arms races, Toyota’s GR Cup has spent the last two years proving that racing’s soul lives in simplicity. The series returns this April to Sonoma Raceway with its winning formula intact: identical GR86 race cars, hungry drivers, and the kind of door-banging competition that made us
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Inside TKO Motorsports: A Behind-the-Scenes Look Inside A Championship Winning Facility
When it comes to high-performance engineering and motorsport innovation, TKO Motorsports is in a league of its own. Nestled in Reno, Nevada, this cutting-edge operation is a powerhouse in fabrication, machining, and race car development. Known for its relentless pursuit of speed and precision, TKO Motorsports has built a reputation for delivering championship-winning race cars
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Rush SR Series: The Affordable Racing Revolution
“Simplify, then add lightness.” – Colin Chapman In the world of motorsport, Lotus Cars’ founder Colin Chapman’s philosophy has been echoed by countless manufacturers, yet few truly commit to the concept with the dedication it deserves. The Rush SR, however, takes this mantra and runs with it—straight past cars costing three times as much. With
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Rediscovering Art of Rally: A Tribute to Rally’s Golden Era
In the ever-expanding landscape of racing games, Art of Rally remains an outlier—a game that sidesteps the obsession with hyper-realistic graphics and sim-racing precision in favor of something far more evocative. Developed by Funselektor Labs, this indie title is less about chasing lap times and more about celebrating the raw essence of rallying. Now, years
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Formula 1 in 2024: The Season That Redefined Uncertainty
The 2024 Formula 1 season will go down as one of the most unpredictable and exciting years in F1 history. From an intense battle at the front that saw seven different race winners to shocking developments off the track, the sport was shaken to its core. A new constructors’ champion emerged, driver changes created seismic
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SEMA 2024 Spotlight: Toyota Unveils GR86 WRC Tribute
Attending SEMA 2024 was a sensory overload of automotive passion and innovation, but one car that truly stood out was Toyota’s GR86 Rally Legacy Concept. This wasn’t just another concept car on display; it was a heartfelt tribute to one of the most iconic rally cars in Toyota’s history—the Castrol-liveried Celica GT-Four, which dominated the
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Gridlife Laguna is Forza Horizon in Real Life
If you have any interest in cars, motorsport, or simply having an adrenaline-fueled good time, Gridlife at Laguna Seca is an event you can’t miss. This high-octane festival combines the thrill of on-track action with the energy of a music festival, creating an unforgettable weekend experience. I had the chance to attend this year’s event
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Ferrari Challenge North America at Sonoma: Italian Exotics for American Peanuts
There’s something inherently special about Ferrari. It’s not just the name, the history, or even the engineering excellence—it’s the way these cars make you feel. The Ferrari Challenge North America series embodies this emotion, bringing the soul of Ferrari to racetracks across the continent. Recently, I had the opportunity to experience this automotive spectacle at
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The Diecast Rally Championship Is the Racing We Didn’t Know We Needed
Welcome to the exhilarating world of the Diecast Rally Championship (DRC), where miniature cars and boundless imagination collide to create a spectacle like no other. When Season 1 begins, we are transported into a realm where the line between reality and fantasy blurs, and the thrill of competition knows no bounds. Let’s dive into the
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“Race For Glory”: A Missed Opportunity in Racing Cinema
Venturing into the realm of racing cinema, we find ourselves amidst the unfolding drama of “Race For Glory,” a film that promises high-octane action and adrenaline-fueled thrills. However, as the credits roll and the dust settles, it becomes evident that “Race For Glory” falls short of its lofty ambitions, delivering a narrative that feels disjointed
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The Magarigawa Club: Japan’s Hidden Gem
Nestled within the verdant hillside landscapes of Japan lies a hidden gem that ignites the imagination of every car enthusiast who dares to dream of the perfect racing paradise. Welcome to the Magarigawa Private Circuit, a meticulously crafted masterpiece that evokes the exhilarating spirit of Gran Turismo and beckons drivers to embrace the thrill of
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A Day at the Fanatec World Challenge in Sonoma
Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Sonoma lies the iconic Sonoma Raceway, a hallowed ground where speed demons and motorsport aficionados converge from across the world. Diving into the heart of racing action looking to find the answers to the question: What is the Fanatec World Challenge America? From GT classes to spec-series racing, the
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Preserving Laguna Seca: A Victory for Car Enthusiasts Everywhere
In a landmark decision that reverberates throughout the automotive world, the favorable settlement in the Friends of Laguna Seca lawsuit is cause for celebration for car enthusiasts everywhere. As the fate of race tracks across the United States hangs in the balance, the resolution of this legal battle represents a resounding victory for those who
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