NASCAR Weekend Preview: Darlington Raceway
Can winless Darlington stalwarts triumph this week at The Lady in Black? In a week of contrasts that featured the unveiling of NASCAR’s sleek Next Gen Cup Series cars, Darlington … Read More
Category: Editorials
The new BRABUS 800: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
With the new BRABUS 800 supercar based on the Mercedes E 63 S 4MATIC+ of the 2021 model year, the Bottrop-based refinement specialist once again offers high performance in its … Read More
IndyCar Texas Postscript
The NTT INDYCAR Series completed the third of three consecutive weekends to open its 2021 campaign with a doubleheader at Texas Motor Speedway. In race 1 on Sunday, Scott Dixon … Read More
We drive the 2021 Cadillac Escalade
The Cadillac Escalade has made a big splash since its 1999 debut. The Escalade has been a very popular SUV and it has always been a vehicle that you want … Read More
Stefan Wilson chasing an Indy 500 win, as much for him as, for his brother Justin
Andretti Autosport announced today that Stefan Wilson and new partner LOHLA SPORT will join the five-time Indianapolis 500 winning team for the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500 to complete … Read More
F1: Ferrari going backwards
While Lewis Hamilton versus Max Verstappen takes center stage in this year’s Formula 1 World Championship battle, Ferrari’s much-hyped revival was dealt a massive reality check on Sunday. The Portuguese … Read More
O’Ward’s heart is in IndyCar while he keeps an eye on F1
McLaren boss Zak Brown made the promise to the young Arrow McLaren SP ace Pato O’Ward that he could drive a McLaren-Mercedes Formula 1 car in the Abu Dhabi F1 … Read More
IndyCar Genesys 300/XPEL 375 Doubleheader Preview
After staging a race on a permanent road course and another on a temporary street circuit, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES is ready to ramp up the speed with its first … Read More
F1 Portuguese GP Preview
The FIA Formula 1 World Championship campaign will continue with back-to-back events in Portugal and Spain. Formula 1 returned to Portugal in 2020, ending a 24-year absence, as the Autodromo … Read More
IndyCar Firestone GP of St. Petersburg Postscript
Round two of the 2021 NTT INDYCAR Series is in the books. After grabbing pole position Saturday, Colton Herta thoroughly dominated Saturday’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, leading 97 … Read More
Is it time for IndyCar to ditch the Aeroscreen screen for a F1 Halo?
The IndyCar Red Bull Advanced Technologies-developed aeroscreen device was a nice idea, but really the F1 Halo is just as effective at saving lives. Ryan Hunter-Reay said the aeroscreen likely … Read More
Indycar Barber Postscript (Update)
This article has been updated to fix several errors. After what seemed like another interminable offseason, the NTT INDYCAR Series returned action this past Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park. In … Read More
Jimmie Johnson: I’m still only 3 out of 10 there
Retired NASCAR superstar Jimmie Johnson is finding that the move from stock cars to IndyCars is harder than one might think. Back in March he was asked a question about … Read More
Chevy already running new IndyCar engine on the dyno
On a Chevy IndyCar media conference Thursday, Chevy Program Manager for IndyCar, Rob Buckner, was asked if they are still developing the current 2.2L engine, or has their focus turned … Read More
IndyCar drivers still split of their feelings of P2P on ovals
Last week AutoRacing1.com had the chance Juan Montoya his opinion of Push-To Pass (P2P) on ovals, and he came out strongly favoring the idea. Today we asked Simon Pagenaud (shown … Read More
IndyCar to use turbo P2P to simulate hybrid electric P2P (Update)
CORRECTION: KERS was first introduced in F1 in 2009 so they have used hybrid engines for 12 years not 15 years as stated below. However, IndyCar’s first hybrid engine won’t … Read More
Why Lewis Hamilton is still capable of shutting down Red Bull challenge
There is understandably a lot of excitement about what the new F1 season will bring. Will Mercedes’ dominance finally end? Can Max Verstappen manage to overtake Lewis Hamilton as the … Read More
Letter To The Editor: IndyCar race at Nashville won’t be around long
Dear AutoRacing1.com, What the heck is IndyCar thinking? They booked a race in August in Nashville? I lived in Nashville for years. The heat and humidity is so high in … Read More
F1 Bahrain GP Preview
The 2021 Formula One season is about to begin. The longest calendar ever awaits: it will be a test of stamina, mental and physical, between now and Abu Dhabi in … Read More
Max Power: Can Verstappen and Red Bull Really End Mercedes’ Monopoly This Season?
Seasoned F1 fans know not to get too carried away by pre-season testing. Often obstacles that emerge before the new campaign can be overcome – unless you’re Ferrari, that is, … Read More
We drive the Ford F-150 Platinum
Ford’s F-150 is extremely important to Ford. It has been a best seller for over 40 years but more importantly it is a very profitable vehicle. While the base 2021 … Read More
NASCAR Atlanta Preview
Will NASCAR Cup Series drivers continue to share the wealth at Atlanta? It’s unusual for the NASCAR Cup Series to run six races to start a season without seeing a … Read More
Dirt Racing Has Rich And Fabled Place In History Of American Motorsports
From living legends like Steve Kinser, Donny Schatz and Sammy Swindell to world-famous facilities such as Eldora, Knoxville, Volusia and the Chili Bowl, dirt-track racing has a rich and fabled … Read More
Common Mistakes To Avoid While Shopping For Motocross Gear
Dirt biking is fun for all those who are fully capable of handling the off-roading experience. The muddy terrain, the challenges in between, and the roaring speed of your bike … Read More
Bad decisions have huge consequences
When it comes to getting TV ratings for cable sports networks, there’s ESPN, and then there’s the rest….by a factor of 6. When IndyCar decided to take less money from … Read More