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Mitsubishi to race two MiEV Evolution II all-electric cars at Pikes Peak

Mitsubishi has announced that two all-new MiEV Evolution II all-electric race cars will take on legendary Pikes Peak Hill Climb end of next month. Last year the i-MiEV Evolution all-electric prototype finished second in the... 

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18.05.2013
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak gets a colourful livery

Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak car has received a colourful new livery and is ready for the extreme race on 30th June. As you can see from the new livery key partners include Total, Red Bull and Michelin. The Peugeot 208 T16... 

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14.05.2013
Steve Boyles hot on the tail of Rick Sytrin

The entry list for the second round of the Toyo Tires BRSCC Porsche Championship on the Silverstone National circuit grew to 28 drivers, although Class B newcomer Michael Goodacre was a no-show. The weekend was to be one... 

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14.05.2013
Watch Mike Whiddett drift a 750 hp Mazda RX-7 on New Zealand’s Crown Range

The Crown Range in New Zealand has 47 corners is 1076 metres in elevation and 10.4km long. The country’s highest paved roadway was closed for the first time ever so one man, Mike Whiddett could drift it in a 750 horsepower... 

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08.05.2013
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup with Martini livery looks just beautiful

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic Porsche 911 and 150th anniversary of Martini. After a five year absence these two companies are back together. Martini Racing will be racing the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup at... 

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08.05.2013
Aston Martin Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S becomes the first hydrogen-powered car to lap Nürburgring

The Aston Martin Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S completed the first ever hydrogen-powered lap around the Nürburgring race track on Saturday, with Aston Martin chief executive officer Dr. Ulrich Bez at the wheel. The experimental... 

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01.05.2013
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak race car revealed

Peugeot has unveiled a 208 T16 Pikes Peak race car that will contest the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 30. The Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak will be driven by Sebastien Loeb, a nine time world rally champion who... 

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16.04.2013
Aston Martin Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S to race at 24 Hours of Nürburgring

Aston Martin has unveiled a Hybrid Hydrogen race car based on the four-door Rapide S that will make its racing debut next month at the 41st ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring. The Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S will become the... 

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14.04.2013
Rich Bennett took both Production Sportscar Series wins

The opening weekend for the 2013 Britcar season saw cold and wet conditions that set a challenge for tyre choice among the competitors in three separate championships. It was dry enough for qualifying on the Dunlop slicks... 

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14.04.2013
Westfield iRacer DIY electric race car kit priced at £13,999 [video]

Westfield has unveiled the iRacer, world’s first do-it-yourself electric race car kit that is available for £13,999. The iRacer supports different powertrains, including electric motors, hybrid unit or conventional... 

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10.04.2013
#77 Steve Boyles

There was much relief all round, given the record-breaking cold March as Rockingham (almost) basked in sunshine for the opening of our 2013 season. A total of 24 drivers queued for qualifying and there were no surprises as... 

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08.04.2013
Porsche returns to Le Mans in 2014, remembers the 1971 season and the 917 [video]

In preparation for Le Mans return in 2014, Porsche is taking a look back in history and its successes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This time Porsche takes us back to 1971 and the 917, which set records that haven’t all... 

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08.04.2013
New Porsche 911 RSR unveiled

Porsche has unveiled a new 911 RSR for the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the Le Mans 24 Hours. The new 911 RSR is based on the new seventh-generation 911, featuring lightweight design and sophisticated aerodynamics.... 

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30.03.2013
Hennessey Ford GT runs 267.6mph at Texas Mile [videos]

Hennessey powered Ford GT has managed to set a new Texas Mile Speed record. Last year Mark Heidraker’s highly modified Ford GT reached 257.7 mph (423.7 km/h). This past weekend this 5.7-litre V8 twin turbo race gas... 

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25.03.2013
Ferrari 550 GTS Maranello, Le Mans GTS class winner in 2003

With some cars already in the USA ready for the ALMS Sebring 12 hour race, Banbury-based Prodrive motorsport are looking ahead to the LeMans 24 hour as part of their 2013 FIA World Endurance Championship season. Prodrive... 

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13.03.2013