The dust has finally settled from NASCAR‘s stop in Sonoma, California. While the race was uneventful for the most part, it was a thrilling finish. In years past, road course ringers were brought into to run these tracks. This was much to the delight of our Cup regulars. Most drivers dreaded these tracks. They found […] READ MORE
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Victory For Porsche At Le Mans
Following the historic and world renowned 24 hour race around the infamous race track of Le Mans, it was Porsche who ultimately secured victory after a long and gruelling race. This victory marked Porsche’s 18th overall win at the race, marking further success in the WEC. Victory For Porsche At Le Mans After 24 hours of […] READ MORE
Toyota Rugby Sponsorship Creates Partnership
At the end of the 2014 season and after losing a number of players because of limited funding, Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd established a program whereby players could play in Japan during the Currie Cup season and return to play for the Cheetahs Super Rugby franchise at the conclusion of the Japan league. By […] READ MORE
Top Ten: Things to be Excited for in Motor Racing in 2016
Motor racing in 2016 should provide some cracking championship bouts, stories and more. Here is a look at what you should be excited about next year. READ MORE
F1 Manufacturer Mayhem: Monitoring the Marques on the Move
Confirmation that Renault is returning to Formula One by taking over the money-starved Lotus F1 operation has finally arrived. Meanwhile, rampant rumors of other big names coming back to or entering the premier open wheel series in the world has created F1 manufacturer mayhem. It’s time to look at the prospects of five big names […] READ MORE
A 6 Hours of Silverstone Experience Review
It was a very cold and dreary Friday morning when I walked to Ipswich Train Station for what was the start of a long journey for my first taste of a World Endurance Championship event in the flesh. Having navigated London I arrived at Northampton where I was introduced to the people I would be […] READ MORE
2015 WEC LMP1 Preview: Nissan’s Back-to-Front GTR LM Joins the Party Late
Sportscar racing is well and truly having its best spell since the era of the monstrous Group C cars of the 1980s and early 1990s. With a championship worthy of some of the fastest cars and drivers in the world on some of the greatest racing facilities in the world, the World Endurance Championship has […] READ MORE
2014 in Motorsports: A Truly Exciting Year
With 2014 all but finished, here is a look back at the year 2014 in motorsports, which saw four British drivers crowned champion in four world categories, the arrival of some fantastic talents, and others falling. There were also a number of losses in the motorsport world too. January 3rd: Formula One legend Michael Schumacher […] READ MORE
Does the WEC Need More Mainstream Coverage?
For many, sportscar racing is a welcome escape from the complex imbroglio of Formula 1. It does away with the political friction and questionable leadership, and prefers to focus on making the series the most competitive world championship motorsport has to offer. In recent years sportscar racing has had an administrative overhaul, with the re-creation of the World […] READ MORE
Toyota on the Verge of Breaking Audi's WEC Stronghold
The World Endurance Championship (WEC) has been dominated by Audi ever since it came about three years ago. For the first time in the short history of the championship, they look to be overthrown by their rivals. Toyota, who have dominated much of the season can take both the Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ Championships in LMP1 […] READ MORE