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The Grand Tour Boys Are Back In “Sand Job”
The boys are back! In the latest installment of The Grand Tour unsurprisingly titled “Sand Job,” Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May catapult viewers into a desert adventure in Mauritania, an African nation just north of Senegal. Recently released on Amazon Prime Video, the newest episode combines the usual automotive hubris, comical banter, and,
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Missing F1? The BMW M2 Cup Is Sure To Fill the Void
If you have been missing Formula 1 this offseason, then boy do I have the solution for you. In the heart of Germany’s motorsports scene, the BMW M2 Cup has emerged as one of the most entertaining racing series, arguably even better than Formula 1. Far beyond a mere competition, this racing series serves as
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The National Automotive Museum is a Petrolhead Time Capsule
Nestled in the heart of downtown Reno, Nevada, right on the Truckee River is the National Automobile Museum. An unassuming showcase of some of history’s most important cars. The cars found on display here changed the future of what the automobile would become with most of the collection dating back before the 1920s. I remember
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Lewis Hamilton Signs with Ferrari for 2025 Season
It’s official, Lewis Hamilton is leaving Mercedes F1 after 11 seasons and 6 Drivers World Championships and heading to Ferrari. When I woke up this morning, I was greeted with a cheeky text from a friend about his departure. I thought, “No way, its just rumors and the media getting riled up because it’s the
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Kindred Motorworks’ First Production Car Hits the Road
Last month, Kindred Motorworks launched their first production model of their new Kindred Bronco. A small classic car company based in the very cool Mare Island in Vallejo, California not far from where Luftgekühlt 9 was held. Specializing in building new reproductions of classic cars, Kindred stands alone in their commitment to cool. Currently they
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What is the 43 Institute?
In the wake of the legendary Ken Block’s passing, a phoenix emerged from the ashes – the 43 Institute (43i.org). More than a memorial, it stands as a living testament to Ken’s ethos, a dynamic force that seeks to perpetuate his spirit and impact on the world. Rooted in four foundational pillars, the 43 Institute
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With Guenther Out, What’s Next For Him and Haas F1?
It hurts to watch but it’s true; Guenther Steiner has been sacked at Haas. Guenther, the iconic face and founder of the Haas F1 team is out after 8 years. It doesn’t seem that long to be honest but Guenther brought an authenticity to Formula that is going to be exceptionally hard to replicate. To
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Need a Used Rally Car? KG Motorsports Has You Covered
Nestled in the northern part of Ireland, KG Motorsports is not your typical car dealer. Specializing in pre-owned WRC rally cars, this small but mighty dealership is making waves by bringing the thrill of rally racing to the masses. As the holiday season fades and the post-Christmas money starts to burn a hole in your
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Is Hoonigan As We Know it Dead?
Since Ken Block’s passing, things have been weird at Hoonigan. Immediately after his passing, it was understandable. Hoonigan put out a bunch of statements about how they were mourning and were going to go radio silent for a while. I get that. I was doing the same thing at the time, as myself and the
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Bottas Raises $150K for Prostate Cancer with his “Botass” Calendar
It all began a few years ago when Valtteri Bottas, current Alfa Romeo Formula 1 driver, posted a photo of his naked bum on Instagram. He was lying in a river outside of Aspen, Colorado airing out his derrière. With a noticeably large reaction, his photo went viral with multiple other drivers even making jokes
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