Columbus, OH

Photography Credit: Rupert Berrington (race car) How to be in the loop regarding changes to the SCCA’s National Road Racing program? Tune in tonight at 8:00 p.m. Eastern for a webinar regarding upcoming changes to the program. This covers the Championship Runoffs, Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour, and U.S. Majors Tour.

Tonight: SCCA talks upcoming changes to Road Racing programs

Carmel-by-the-sea, CA

Carmel, CA – The 2024 Bonhams|Cars Quail Auction is only one week away promising a sensational line-up ranging from modern hypercars to a plethora of good 'ole fashion American Muscle cars. Leading the lineup is a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach, estimate $2,600,000 - $3,100,000, finished in PTS Oryx...

Hypercars To American Muscle, Counting Down To The Bonhams|Cars Quail Auction

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A factory-built Grand-Am Cup competitor with low mileage and recent maintenance. A rare and highly coveted 2006 Ford Mustang FR500C race car, previously campaigned by the renowned Jim Click Racing team, is now available for bidding on Bring a Trailer. This factory-built race car was designed for the Grand-Am Cup series and has a storied history in motorsport, having competed in the 2007 Koni Challenge and other racing events. With only 3,400 miles on the odometer, this well-maintained race car represents a unique opportunity for collectors and racing enthusiasts alike.

Jim Click's 2006 Ford Mustang FR500C Race Car Hits Bring a Trailer Auction

F1 Briefings On SI

An unnamed driver from the 2024 F1 grid has been secretly testing rally cars, potentially setting the stage for a major shakeup in the driver market. F1 analyst

Mystery Formula 1 Driver Testing Rally Cars 'In Massive Secrecy'

After winning the 1996 24 Hours of Le Mans with its factory-backed 911 GT1, Porsche then began building examples for privateers. The automaker built just nine GT1s for customers. This one is the first to race in the U.S., but it did much more than turn laps. The Roock Racing...

IMSA class championship-winning Porsche 911 GT1

We’ve seen modified Studebakers before with many sent to the Salt Flats. We all know the look: long, low and smooth. This Studebaker, originally a 1957 Golden Hawk, was completed in 2019 and features sheet metal grabbed from several other classics: 1960 Pontiac nose section and door skins, 1959 Ford Thunderbird hood, 1963 Chevrolet Corvair rear sheet metal and a 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado right-side headlight door. The Studebaker donated the cowl, windshield and door frames.

One of the most radical Studebaker Golden Hawks ever built?

New Haven, CT

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Herbie J Pilato

He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

Motor1.com

Roush Performance has been upgrading Mustangs and selling parts for the pony car for nearly three decades. The seventh-generation Mustang arrived for the 2024 model year, and the aftermarket specialist is ready to wring every bit of power out of Ford's 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 engine. It has a new supercharger kit available that can increase the GT's output by a whopping 330 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque.

Roush's New Supercharger Makes Your Mustang as Powerful as a GTD

Skyline performance paired with vintage looks: This 1973 Datsun 240Z has been repowered with an RB25DET from the R32-chassis Nissan Skyline GTS25. The body now sports giant Pandem Z fender flares–hard to miss them–while other upgrades include Wilwood brakes, 17-inch Toyo R888R tires and a Flaming River steering rack. Gauges are by Auto Meter, while the battery comes from Optima.

You Need This: Wide-body, Skyline-powered Datsun 240Z

Photography Credit: Eric Peache (background) It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it: SCCA President Mike Cobb critiquing burnouts from a recent ProSolo. And I realize this makes little sense. Still, felt it was our duty to share. And I realize this makes little sense. Still,...

SCCA President Mike Cobb on recent ProSolo burnouts

One time is a fluke, twice is coincidence, and three times is a pattern. I think the quote is originally attributed to Ian Fleming, although I’m most familiar with it coming from Chris Berman of “SportsCenter.” It popped into my head when reviewing some of my recent data from Daytona.

Why was I slow? Let’s see what the data says.

CarBuzz.com

Like peas and carrots, popcorn and a movie, or any other undeniably good combination reference you'd prefer, the Toyota Tundra and its newly announced TRD treatment can certainly be added to the list of naturally appealing pairings. Toyota announced today that the 2025 Tundra will get a rally-inspired edition that benefits off-road adventure and includes plenty of nods to the brand's tri-color details.

2025 Toyota Tundra TRD Rally Is An Off-Roader's Dream Package

Well before the NSX, Honda had a beautiful wedge-shaped concept called the HP-X—the brand's first modern concept car. Designed by Pininfarina, the HP-X debuted at the 1984 Turin Motor Show and previewed a radical, ultra-aerodynamic sports car. The HP-X had a 2.0-liter V-6 engine derived from Honda's Formula 2...

Honda Revived Its Forgotten Wedge-Shaped Supercar Concept

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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CARMEL, California--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 15, 2024-- Eccentrica, a San Marino-based restomod manufacturer, globally unveiled its fully drivable Eccentrica V12, a modern interpretation of the legendary Lamborghini Diablo, at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. The limited-production vehicle combines the Diablo’s classic aesthetics with cutting-edge technology and showcases for the first time a powerful new 60° naturally aspirated V12 engine. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240815233230/en/ Eccentrica V12 (Photo: Business Wire)

Eccentrica Unveils Fully Drivable Vehicle Featuring a Naturally Aspirated V12 Engine at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering

Automobiles and wristwatches have been closely linked from the beginning, both coming into prominence around the turn of the century and evolving considerably during the first half of the 1900s — furthered even more when Heuer made the first patented dashboard chronograph in 1911. However, it was the heyday of auto racing in the ‘50s and ‘60s that cemented the link for good.

The Heuer Monaco Immortalized by Steve McQueen in ‘Le Mans’ Is Heading to Auction

With the imminent departure of the iconic Porsche 718 from the internal combustion engine stage, there's soon going to be a void in the enthusiast's segment, seeking a mid-engined, six-cylinder sports car and there's nothing to fill that void, except there is in the form of a fresh Lotus. The Porsche 718 Cayman GTS, with its perfect blend of performance, agility, and everyday usability, has long been a favorite among driving purists. But as the 718's curtain call approaches, the Lotus Emira V6 emerges as a compelling alternative, promising a unique driving experience and a touch of British flair, and many Porsche fans on the forum agree with this statement.

Is The Lotus Emira A Worthy Successor to the Porsche 718?

BroBible

Formula 1 history would not be the same without legendary Australian drivers such as Jack Brabham and Alan Jones, which leads us to the next generation of Aussie superstar — Oscar Piastri. It’s been 44 years since an Aussie last claimed the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship, with Jones leading the now-famed Williams team to glory […]
The post McLaren’s Oscar Piastri Is Ready To Take On All Comers, Including Teammate Lando Norris (Interview) appeared first on BroBible.

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri Is Ready To Take On All Comers, Including Teammate Lando Norris (Interview)

Dorothy Dandridge was one of Hollywood’s first Black sex symbols and the first black actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Around 1930, Dandridge relocated to Los Angeles, California, with her family. A few years later she found success with her new musical group, the Dandridge Sisters, which included sister Vivian and their friend Etta Jones. The group landed gigs at the famous Cotton Club in Harlem and performed with top acts such as the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra and Cab Calloway. As an African American singer, Dandridge confronted early on the segregation and racism of the entertainment industry. She may have been allowed on stage, but in some venues, she couldn't eat in the restaurant or use certain facilities because of the color of her skin."

The Groundbreaking, yet Tragic Life and Career of African-American Actress Dorothy Dandridge

This 1955 Abarth 208 A Spyder by Boano is a one-off example. It features a 1.1-liter engine and just 66 horsepower. Its current owner is asking approximately $870,000 for it. It’s rare to have the chance to own a piece of history. That’s exactly what’s on offer today though in the form of the Abarth 208 A Spyder by Boano. It’s a stunning glance back into the past and the coolest way to potentially burn your leg or, more likely, the leg of your passenger.

The 1955 Abarth 208 A Spyder By Boano Is The Coolest Way To Burn Your Leg

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The Corkscrew Hillclimb: Racing up through the famed corner.

Racing down the Corkscrew? Old news. How about racing up instead?. The Corkscrew Hillclimb, held as part of Laguna Seca’s historic celebration since 2022, welcomed a...

The Corkscrew Hillclimb: Racing up through the famed corner.

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