Jeff Gordon is a NASCAR legend, but not an IndyCar one. He expressed an interest in IndyCar racing in the early 1990s, but nothing ever came of it—as he says, it just “wasn’t meant to be.” But Gordon is still loved and respected by all types of motorsports enthusiasts, and even a lot of casual…
Honda’s Alexander Rossi celebrates his Indy 500 win in Victory Circle. In the lead-up to this weekend’s 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, Honda released an infographic bragging about its many achievements at the Brickyard over the years. The stats included a 10 Indy 500 wins, more than any other manufacturer. Today Honda improved its…
Fernando Alonso, two-time Formula 1 world champion and currently one of two drivers for the McLaren Honda F1 team alongside rookie Stoffel Vandoorne, has announced he will skip the Monaco Grand Prix this year to race in the Indy 500, with aspirations to win it. Alonso has long held an ambition to earn what is…
Photo: Honda Colon Herta, one of six rookies who will participate in the 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500, qualified ahead of all other Honda drivers, beating several former winners in the process. Honda drivers made up 18 of the 33 total who qualified for the 2019 race, including seven previous winners and six rookies….
Attending the Indy 500 was an exciting but exhausting experience. My fiancée and I knew traffic would be unlike anything we’d seen before, so we resolved to get to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway early—ideally, not much longer after the gates opened at 6 AM. Because we live in Ohio, that meant staying at a hotel…
Photo: Carey Akin The 101st running of the Indy 500 will take place on May 28, where Formula One driver Fernando Alonso will attempt to win it on his very first try. It would be a great achievement should he succeed—particularly because he had never driven an IndyCar in his life before a test earlier…
Photo: Honda Hélio Castroneves today became the fourth-oldest driver to win the Indy 500 and joined an exclusive club of only four drivers to have won the prestigious race four times. We’d say he really liked the number four if he wasn’t so good at finishing first. Journey To 14: Honda’s Odyssey The Indy 500…
Photo: Honda Takuma Sato should probably thank Fernando Alonso. So far, every time the Spaniard starts in the Indianapolis 500, Sato ends up winning the race. But while Alonso’s first outing at the Brickyard was marred by numerous Honda engine failures, the Japanese manufacturer came back in force for this year’s event. Sold Out: Honda…
The Torch Red Corvette Stingray will lead racers to the start Photo: Chevrolet The COVID-19 pandemic initially caused the world to come to a grinding halt. From sports to concerts and everything in between, it was smarter to simply postpone our favorite events for the sake of public health. But now that appropriate safety measures…
Photo: Honda Seven Honda drivers made up seven of the top 10 in the traditional “Carb Day” final practice session leading up to Sunday’s Indianapolis 500. Santino Ferrucci was quickest among Honda drivers with an average speed of 225.486 mph, just shy of Tony Kanaan’s timesheet-topping 225.517 mph. Just behind Ferrucci was former Indy 500…
The original 1967 Camaro pace car and the 2017 model that will be driven this weekend This weekend at the Brickyard, Chevrolet won’t just be celebrating the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500—the automaker will also be commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of its iconic Camaro. Chevrolet vehicles have been the official pace car of the…
Only three drivers have won the Indianapolis 500 four times Photo: CZMarlin It’s not easy to triumph at the Indianapolis 500. Since the race began in 1911, only three drivers have managed to win it at least four times. Here’s a quick introduction to those legendary racers. A.J. Foyt All told, A.J. Foyt raced in…
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At 46, Castroneves would later say that 2021 “might be the year for aging veterans,” comparing his achievement at the Brickyard to Takuma Sato should probably thank Fernando Alonso. So far, every time the Spaniard starts in the Indianapolis 500, Sato ends up winning the race. But while Alonso’s first outing at the Brickyard was…
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Photo: FCA For the fifth year in a row, the Chrysler Pacifica has earned the Consumer Guide Best Buy award. A fellow FCA model, the Ram 1500, also took home honors in the Large Pickup category for the 13th consecutive year. Award-winner: Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid dominates in 2020 AAA Car Guide Awards…
020 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Photo: GMC The editors at U.S. News & World Report assembled the 12 Most Reliable Pickup Trucks in 2020, based on reliability data from J.D. Power. Two GMC models — the Sierra 1500 and the Canyon — earned spots. Safe Driving Rests on Your Tires: Here’s how to know when…
The 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Night Edition Photo: FCA If you’re in the market for a full-size truck, you can’t go wrong with the 2021 Ram 1500. According to the auto experts at Popular Mechanics, the formidable model is worthy of their Full-Size Truck of the Year title. Available Now: 2020 Ram 1500 One of…
2021 Ram 1500 TRX Photo: FCA The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is the most powerful mass-produced truck ever. Thanks to a 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8 engine paired to a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission that generates 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX tackles off-road adventures like no other light-duty pickup…
2020 Ram 1500 with EcoDiesel V6 Photo: FCA When you think of luxury vehicles, trucks probably aren’t the first things that come to mind. That’s what is so unusual about Cars.com’s winner of the 2020 Luxury Car of the Year award, the Ram 1500, which is the first truck ever to win this title. Ram…
2015 Chevy Express Last Thursday, the bowtie brand unveiled the all-new 2015 Chevrolet City Express at the Chicago Auto Show (after previewing an extended look at the all-new Captain America movie, because who doesn’t love nice product placement?). EMBED TWEET: #Chevy is making movie magic. #FuelCAS https://t.co/wURM8Lks8U — The News Wheel (@thenewswheel) February 6, 2014…
Proudly holding a spot in the South Hall of McCormick Place between Porsche, Cadillac, and Acura, Lexus brought a strong variety of its vehicles, including hybrid, performance varieties, and even the sharp Lexus LX-1 Limitless Concept. [wptab name=’ES’] Lexus ES 300h [/wptab] [wptab name=’IS’] Lexus IS 350 F SPORT [/wptab] [wptab name=’GS’] Lexus GS 350 F…
The 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 will pace this year’s Indianapolis 500 For the 15th time since 1978, a Corvette will be the official pace car for the Indianapolis 500. The 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 will lead drivers ahead of the race’s 102nd running on May 27. The Corvette has served more times as Indy 500 pace…
2021 Ram 1500 TRX Photo: FCA MotorTrend has singled out the Ram Truck brand for the third year in a row, a feat unmatched by other automakers. This year, it’s the all-new Ram 1500 TRX that took home the publication’s 2021 Truck of the Year title. The Ram 1500 was the 2019 Truck of the…
Photo: Honda IndyCar has announced that the first four events of the 2020 calendar will be postponed due to the ongoing concerns over COVID-19, including the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg that was originally scheduled to take place this weekend. The other suspended events are the Grand Prix of Alabama (originally to be held on…
Takuma Sato leads at the 2019 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama Photo: Honda The 2019 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama, taking place at Barber Motorsports Park, is aptly named, as it was a Honda driver who dominated the event virtually from start to finish. Takuma Sato, who won the 101st running of the…
The Indianapolis 500 will be held this Sunday, but the Greatest Spectacle in Racing just won’t be the same now that Jim Nabors is gone. Nabors, who died in November, was perhaps best known for playing the goofy character Gomer Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show” and “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” However, his iconic and beloved…
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The 2016 Camaro shows its stuff at this year’s Brickyard 400 After its Detroit debut, the all-new sixth-generation 2016 Chevy Camaro embarked on a cross-country tour. Its first stop was at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500, and then it made its way to Cincinnati for the 2015 MLB All-Star Game. Then this…
Despite my exhaustion, I watched the 2017 Monaco Grand Prix immediately after coming home from the Indy 500, having had an inkling from social media, but no details, that some controversial event had taken place. What event that would be was somewhat predictable. During Saturday qualifying, Ferrari’s Kimi Räikkönen had taken pole position at the…
Photo: Artes Max via CC The 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix was a race defined by its retirements, the first of which was caused by the worst motorsport crash I’ve ever seen live — and I was in the crowd during Scott Dixon’s whirlwind crash at the 101st running of the Indy 500. During the commotion…
Four-time Indy 500 champion A.J. Foyt Anthony Joseph “Super Tex” Foyt, Jr. was born 80 years ago today in Houston, Texas (hence the nickname). The only racecar driver to win the Daytona 500, the 24 Hours of Daytona, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the Indianapolis 500 (accomplishing that latter feat four times), Foyt…
This shiny Rocket Car was made from an old amusement park ride Up until 1969, you could visit the Euclid Beach Amusement Park and climb aboard its swinging space rocket ride. Suspended by cables in the front and back of the rocket ship, riders would swing in a circle around a post, with the crisp…
Stunt driver Rocky Hardcore drives a firetruck over a school bus at the 2011 “Eve of Destruction” thrill show Photo: Chuck Miller via cc/Flickr Driving a car normally takes a lot of skill … and driving a car to perform stunts takes incredible skills. While motorsports drivers are admittedly talented for precisely operating and maneuvering…
Racing these is nothing like driving a regular road car Photo: LG via CC “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games.” – Ernest Hemingway Most racing fans know at least one person in their group of friends or family who believes auto racing isn’t a “real”…
Chevrolet VP Mark Reuss poses with the Chevrolet Dual in Detroit pace car If the Corvette Z06 is spotted on public roads, it’s often surging ahead of the pack. Chevrolet’s signature sports car will still be in front of traffic at Saturday and Sunday’s Chevrolet Dual in Detroit – but this time it will be…
Photo: United Autosports After McLaren revealed it would allow Fernando Alonso to race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans next year should the two-time World Champion commit to a new deal with the team—which now seems likely to happen given McLaren’s switch to Renault engines—Toyota said it would be open to talking to Alonso…
Photo: Rex Gray Heading into 2018, Chevrolet will be celebrating 65 years of one of its most iconic vehicles – the Corvette. The speedy sports car has become one of the most recognizable vehicles of all time, even though it has undergone some significant changes. To celebrate Chevy’s pièce de résistance, let’s take a brief…
Indianapolis Motor Speedway: 1967 Entrance Photo: Mark Zimmerman via Flickr/CC Is there any track in all of North America that carries the same level of prestige and fame as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway? It’s hard to name any that could even compete. Every speedway in the world owes something to it. When it was built…
A middle-aged woman named Karen stands on stage with Drew Carey, the two of them sporting matching black horn-rimmed glasses. Lest one lose track of who’s who, Karen distinguishes herself by wearing a green tee shirt that reads, “By Way of Chicago Through Las Vegas, We Had Our Pets Spayed And Neutered.” I turn to…
GM’s new racing heritage display at its Detroit headquarters includes the 1987 #5 Rick Mears Chevrolet-powered Penske PC17 IndyCar Photo: Steve Fecht for General Motors A display featuring 13 classic and modern General Motors race and pace vehicles is now open for viewing in Detroit. It’s part of the larger GM World installation in the…
Photo: pxfuel Whether you’re shopping for the holidays or planning a birthday surprise, a book is one of the best gifts you can give. If you’re buying for a car buff, though, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of titles you can find on shelves and online. Here are some ideas to…
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…
Monopoly might not be the perfect board game, but its design and layout make it perfectly customizable. In fact, hundreds upon hundreds of unique editions of the classic board game have been created over the years. For die-hard petrol heads, plenty of unique Monopoly editions exist to satisfy inner auto-racing cravings (in addition to the…
The F1 drivers at the end of the 2017 season. Most will return in 2018. With today’s official announcement that Sergey Sirotkin will drive for the Williams Martini Racing team this year, the 2018 Formula One driver lineup has at last been finalized. There are not as many changes as in 2017, in part because—unusually—a…
Nissan Leaf SV Plus Photo: Nissan Drivers in Canada can start saving for the 2022 Nissan Leaf, as the automaker just released its MSRP. The all-electric model features a starting price of CA$37,498 for the Leaf SV. Drivers can save even more with potential government incentives. Designed to bring EVs to more drivers, the Nissan…
2021 GMC Canyon Denali Photo: General Motors Diesel engine options are becoming more popular in the States, and U.S. News & World Report has rounded up the 15 Best Diesel Vehicles of 2021. If you are eager to earn the benefits of diesel power (greater fuel efficiency, durability, and responsiveness) look no further than the…
What’s New for the 2015 Chevy City Express Chevy welcomes the City Express to their lineup as an all-new model. 2015 Chevy City Express Exterior The 2015 Chevy City Express is Chevrolet’s all-new commercial van, offering business a new option in the cargo van segment. The City Express is built on a car platform –…
For the 11th consecutive year, Ford was the exclusive automotive sponsor of the ESSENCE Festival, which celebrates the multitudinous achievements of black female artists and entrepreneurs. This year’s event celebrated the 25th anniversary of the ESSENCE Festival, and the theme of “Paint the Future Proud” fit hand-in-hand with Ford’s new Built Ford Proud ad campaign….
GMC Launches Work From Anywhere Campaign Photo: GMC Working from home has become the norm for more U.S. workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To celebrate this shift in the traditional workforce, June 24 has been designated as National Work From Home Day. To celebrate the day, GMC launched a campaign, but it goes beyond…
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