American Rallycross racing possesses a dedicated but niche fandom in America. But the condensed, intense format of rallycross has built grassroots momentum thanks to compact dirt and tarmac courses featuring big jumps that showcase car control and door-to-door racing. Let’s explore why rallycross resonates with US motorsports fans through its accessible regional events, standout drivers,…
The Game-Changing Nissan 280Z In the early 1970s, Japanese auto manufacturers were primarily known for economical sedans – not serious sports cars. The affordable but boring image was a sore spot for Nissan. It aimed to be taken more seriously in America’s performance market. The solution came in the form of the 1970 240Z coupe….
Take a walk through the Le Mans museum in France and one ferocious machine visually leaps from the walls – the infamous Porsche 917. With bulging fenders concealing massive racing slicks and giant hip-mounted wings bookending its silhouette, this German prototype icon remains among motorsport’s most recognizable racers decades later for good reason. Its combination…
A car shuddering down the road while the engine light glares ominously at you from the dashboard is enough to send shivers down any driver’s spine. It’s a clear sign that something isn’t right, and ignoring it can lead to more serious problems down the line. But fear not, for this article delves into the…
Datsun 510 Rally car on paper, the affordable Datsun 510 sedan seems an unlikely candidate to conquer the international rally racing scene of the early 1970s. But the compact, rear-wheel drive 510 had the right attributes to upset European makes including nimble handling, tunable engines, and rugged reliability. Between 1970 and 1973, expertly prepped Datsun…
JDM Honda s2000 remains one of the purest enthusiast sports cars ever created. For purists, the high-revving Japanese domestic market (JDM) versions represent the S2000 ideal taken to the extreme. Let’s examine what makes the JDM model the definitive embodiment of this legendary roadster. Ideal Sports Car Formula The S2000 formula emphasized light weight and…
Ferrari 250 GT – The Definitive Guide to a Sports Car Legend The Ferrari 250 GT models represent some of the most iconic and coveted sports cars ever produced. First introduced in 1953, the 250 GT established Ferrari as a force in GT racing and set a new benchmark for luxury sports car performance. 250…
Have you ever glanced at your car’s dashboard and seen a peculiar symbol – a triangle with an exclamation point inside? It’s a common sight that can spark anxiety in even the most seasoned drivers. This light, often referred to as the “master warning light” or “general warning light,” is essentially a catch-all alert, signaling…