Rally Car Classes – An Introduction to Stage Rally Groups

Rally car classes unlike circuit racing’s open competition, rally utilizes specific classes to maintain fairness and encourage participation. Cars contend based on attributes like drivetrain, displacement, and degree of modification rather than outright performance alone. Let’s examine the major national and international rally car classes, how they differ, and what types of vehicles compete in…

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Subaru WRX STI

The Subaru WRX STI – Rally Pedigree on the Road

Subaru Impreza WRX STI brings hardcore rally-tuned performance to the street. This iconic all-wheel drive packs a punch with its turbocharged boxer engine and finely tuned chassis. Legendary Rally Roots——Subaru Impreza WRX STI Subaru forged its reputation in the World Rally Championship. The turbocharged Impreza became a force on loose surfaces with consecutive constructor titles…

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Mazda

An Underdog Champion – The Mazda3 Rally Car

The Mazda3 Rally Car TCR took the touring car racing world by storm in 2019, claiming an improbable victory in the Manufacturer’s Championship. The front-wheel-drive hatchback succeeded where traditional rear-drive designs fell short. Let’s examine how the unassuming Mazda3 turbocharged to the top of the podium.   The Mazda3 Rally Car Is An Unlikely Platform…

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Honda CRX Lightweight Hatchback Performance Icon

The Legendary Appeal of the 1990 Honda CRX The 1990 Honda CRX Lightweight Hatchback Performance Icon Launching in 1984, the Honda CRX hatchback debuted as a tiny, fuel-efficient two-seater before evolving into a lightweight sports coupe tuner special. By 1990, the second generation had launched with an array of high-revving engines that made the most…

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Korean Kia Rally Car Push into Rally – New Kid on the Stage

Korean Kia Rally Car among mainstream automakers, the South Korean brand Kia stands as one of the newest entrants into top-level rally racing having debuted just in 2019. But Kia Motorsport’s efforts with rally-prepared versions of the Rio subcompact demonstrate serious intent to grow into legitimate competitors versus established makes like Hyundai and Toyota. Let’s…

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