Category: Sports news

  • 2008 Mugen Type RR Experimental Spec

    One of the other concepts that graced Mugen’s stand in Japan at the recent Tokyo Auto Salon was the Civic Type-RR, which in addition to the obvious replacement of the entire front clip with carbon fiber pieces, also includes a K20A engine that’s been bored out to 2157 cc to create a more tractable powerband…

  • Top 5 Concept Car Features That’ll Never See Production

    We combed through the files we’ve amassed at the Detroit Auto Show this week and have come up with five features that don’t stand a chance in hell of ever escaping the shimmering incubator of the world’s design studios. read more | digg story

  • ALMS & Le Mans: The 2008 technical regulations

    All the races organized under the Le Mans label in 2008 (Le Mans 24 Hours, the American Le Mans Series in the USA and the Le Mans Series in Europe) will comply with new specifications drawn up by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, which, in fact, are new technical regulations for all entrants. read more…

  • Lexus IS-F in American Le Mans Series

    Considering the fact that the US market has always been a strategical place for Lexus, it is no surprise to see the “Race Ready” version of the super sedan Lexus IS make its debut next year in the ALMS (American Le Mans Series) alongside the Porsche 997 GT3, Panoz Esperante, Dodge Viper or the dominating…

  • Detroit 2008 Corvette Racing to run all E85 in ALMS

    In the absence of any substantive competition in the American Le Mans Series GT1 class, the team of Corvette Racing has decided to create its own challenges for the C6R Corvette. read more | digg story

  • ALMS goes “green” for 2008

    The American Le Mans Series reaffirmed its position as motorsports’ global leader in alternative fuels today (1/13) by announcing that it is partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Energy and SAE International to incorporate “green racing” principles into its 2008 racing season. read more | digg story

  • Britek teen commences 2008 Karting Season

    Gold Coast’s Scott McLaughlin, Britek Motorsport’s youngest scholarship member, will kick-off his 2008 karting program when he hits the track at Victoria’s Oakleigh circuit tonight (January 18). read more | digg story

  • SBR uncovers new look JELD-WEN Motorsport Falcon

    Stone Brothers Racing and JELD-WEN Motorsport will continue their successful partnership into 2008, with SBR confirming today that both parties signed off on a new agreement mid-way through 2007. read more | digg story

  • Jet-powered record-breaker seeks petite woman

    Single-engine jet-powered dragster seeking female companion for thrilling adventure across salt flats. Petite build. Background in motorsports or aviation. With sponsors. Interested parties please contact Eric Ahlstrom (eahlstrom@pyramid.net), program manager, Steve Fossett World Land Speed Racing Team. read more | digg story

  • NASCAR Sprint Cup 2008 Team Previews – Hendrick Motorsports

    For our first in a series of team previews for the 2008 season, I present you the New York Yankees of NASCAR: Hendrick Motorsports. read more | digg story