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Electric vehicles are really gaining some traction in multiple areas, with EVs and plug-in hybrids coming soon from the majority of automakers, as well as expanding into racing with series like Formula E. Now, though, electric vehicles have expanded into a new type of racing for them: Rallycross. Red Bull Global Rallycross has announced that […]
Honda Sponsors Red Bull Global Rallycross Season Finale in LA
Today Honda announced that it has signed on to be the presenting sponsor of the third annual Red Bull Global Rallycross event at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, to be held on October 8th and 9th. The double-header weekend event will also mark the season finale of the 2016 season, making this […]
Subaru Lays Out Plans for Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship
When it comes to rallycross, Subaru is king. It comes as no shock then that Subaru of America yesterday announced a multiyear plan to continue its presence in the Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship here in the States. As the first phase in the plan, Subaru Rally Team USA plans to compete in at least […]
Honda Driver Oliver Eriksson Scores Career-Best Fourth-Place Finish at Red Bull GRC Indianapolis
Honda driver Oliver Eriksson piloted his No. 16 Honda Red Bull Olsbergs MSE Civic to a fourth-place finish at the Red Bull Global Rallycross Indianapolis Final, the best finish of the18-year-old rookie’s young career. Teammate Sebastian Eriksson was close behind, finishing in sixth place. The two Eriksson teammates drove their 600-horsepower Honda Civic Coupes aggressively […]
Driver Lineup Updates for Subaru 2017 Factory Rallycross
Subaru Rally Team USA recently announced some changes in the factory team’s 2017 lineup. Former Subaru World Rally Team driver Chris Atkinson and Red Bull Global Rallycross driver Patrik Sandell will lead the Subaru team in its rallycross efforts, both driving a 2017 Subaru WRX STI GRC Supercar, prepared by Vermont SportsCar. “Subaru is very […]
[PHOTOS] Subaru to Unveil New 2015 WRX STI Rallycross Car, VT15x, in New York
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The New York International Auto Show kicks off today at the Javits Center in Manhattan, and although the press schedule denotes that Subaru will only be hosting lunch, the Japanese automaker apparently has more to give us than just cold sandwiches. Subaru reported yesterday that it would be pulling the cover off its new 2015 […]
OMSE Prepares for 2014 Rallycross Action in Sweden
The 2014 Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship and FIA World Rallycross Championship seasons are very nearly upon us, and OlsbergsMSE (OMSE) is doing anything but resting on their laurels. OMSE drivers Andreas Bakkerud and Patrik Sandell recently tested out a RC-spec Ford Fiesta ST in Kall, Sweden, and if the video below is any […]
Michael Andretti Still Eyeing Formula 1 Entry
Michael Andretti, owner of Andretti Autosport, says he still harbors hopes of owning a Formula One team. His father, Mario Andretti, was crowned F1 World Champion in 1978 and helped establish his family name as one of the biggest in motorsports. Michael himself is also an accomplished driver, having won the 1991 CART PPG Indy […]
Honda Launches Civic Type R Crate Engine
Ever looked at the Honda Civic Type R hot hatchback and thought, “I don’t really want the car, but I’d love to get my hands on that sweet engine to put in another chassis”? Well now you can, thanks to the new Civic Type R crate engine program Honda has just launched at the 2017 […]
Honda GRC Civic Coupe Sporting New Look for New Season
When the 2017 Red Bull Global Rallycross season begins this Friday, the Honda Red Bull OMSE Civic Coupes will be sporting a brand new look, influenced by the award-winning Honda Civic design. Honda says that all Civics will sport the Red Bull brand, but touches of anodized red and matte finishes within the energy drink’s […]
Travis Pastrana Wins the 2017 Oregon Trail Rally in His Subaru WRX STI
The 2017 Oregon Trail Rally occurred recently in Portland, Oregon, and Subaru driver Travis Pastrana took the top spot with a win in the team’s 2017 Subaru WRX STI. Pastrana and his co-driver Robbie Durant had a slim lead in the first stage of the rally, with Subaru teammate David Higgins close behind in his […]
Motocross Legend Travis Pastrana Announces Return To NASCAR
Travis Pastrana is perhaps most famous for landing the first motocross double backflip at the X-Games in 2010, but he’s recently decided to take those automotive talents back to NASCAR in the Camping World Truck Series. Pastrana has agreed to a one-race deal with NTS Motorsports to compete in the October 3rd event at Las […]
3 Best Race Tracks in Florida
Florida is home to some of the best-known racetracks in the United States and is the birthplace of NASCAR. You don’t have to be a pro to enjoy these tracks, however. We’ve compiled this list of the three best race tracks in Florida that offer something for all ages and experience levels. [wptab name=”Sebring International […]
Isachsen, Lasek Re-sign with Subaru Rally Team USA
Subaru is reporting that accomplished drivers, Sverre Isachsen and Bucky Lasek, have renewed their multi-year contracts with Subaru Rally Team USA, meaning both men will take the wheel in the Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship and the Summer X Games under the Subaru name once again. Isachsen and Lasek have both been with the Subaru […]
Ford Wins Fourth GRC Manufacturers’ Championship
For the fourth year in a row, Ford reigns supreme in the Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship (GRC), winning the Manufacturers’ Championship after a double podium finish in Round 7 in Los Angeles on Saturday. Then, just to show everyone they weren’t messing around, the same two drivers went out and did it again on […]
New Honda Commercial “Racing at Heart” Connects Motorsports Portfolio to Ridgeline, Civic Si, and Type R
Honda is playing up the connection between its motorsports program and its own production vehicles in a new commercial titled “Racing at Heart.” The ad features the 2017 Honda Ridgeline pickup truck and Civic Si compact car, both on sale now, as well as the upcoming Civic Type R hot hatch, which goes on sale […]
Chicago Auto Show Retrospective: Hyundai’s Top 5 Vehicle Reveals in the Windy City
For many automakers, the annual Chicago Auto Show is an opportunity to reveal their newest concept cars and production models. Many highly anticipated vehicles make their first appearance on the stages of the convention, which go on to greatly influence the direction of each brands’ lineup. For Hyundai, the Chicago Auto Show typically isn’t a major […]