[Updated] The Doge Livery Will Be Black. So Rejoice.
I know that you were all terribly excited by the news that the good folks of Dogecoin will sponsor Josh Wise’s No. 98 Ford at the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega…
Toyota Land Cruiser Breaks SUV Top Speed Record at 230 MPH
Photo: ©Toyota For some reason, competing for the status of “fastest SUV in the world” has become a trend as of late. We’ve heard all sorts of claims from the…
2019 Ford F-150 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Ford EcoBoost 200 pace car
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Top 10 Car Movies Ever: A Definitive List for Every Film-Watching Gearhead
It’s hard to believe that, over the past century, automobiles have evolved from newfangled contraptions into an inseverable aspect of our daily lives. The concurrent advancement of motion pictures led to…
2018 Toyota Camry Overview
The 2018 Toyota Camry enters its eighth generation and 35th model year with a bang. Long hailed as the “safe but boring” pick of the mid-size sedan segment, much as…
Go500: The Racing Dice Game Review
Some nights, you don’t feel like playing an intensive strategy game that requires plenty of thinking. Sometimes, you just want to pass the time with your friends by playing a…
Ford Bringing Three High-Powered Pace Cars to Ford Championship Weekend
The 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500, 2020 Ford Explorer ST, and Ford F-150 that will pace Ford Championship Weekend Photo: Ford Motor Company This Sunday, the 2019 NASCAR season comes to…
Tabletop Torque: Top 10 Car-Themed & Racing Board Games
Enjoy board games? Check out these hits for car lovers! Some automotive enthusiasts crave the authentic experience of being behind the wheel in a race car, while others prefer the…
Vehicular Viewing: New to Streaming for October 2021
From beloved classics to brand-new releases, October will usher in plenty of fresh streaming options for gearheads. If you love seeing cars on the big or small screen, here’s a…
NASCAR Finally Bans Confederate Flag, Proves South Will Not Rise Again
NASCAR on Wednesday lost its longtime battle against common sense and the march of time, announcing that it will finally ban the Confederate flag from events and racetracks moving forward.…
The Drivers Who Won the Indy 500 on their First Attempt
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…
History of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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…
Man Crates Review: These Gifts Aren't for Wimps
“Goodie” crates–whether subscription or single-purchase–are a popular, lucrative business these days, bringing fresh products into the hands of new customers. But, most of these services only promote geeky collectibles and…
Wendell Scott: Hard-Driving Motorsport Hero
Malcolm Durham, Leonard W. Miller, Wendell Scott, and Ronald Hines (left to right), members of the Black American Racers Association, an organization that supported black race car drivers, crew members,…
The first 2020 Corvette Stingray Auctioned for $3 Million
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible Photo: Chevrolet When Chevrolet announced that the 2020 Corvette Stingray would adopt the iconic vehicle’s first mid-engine structure, the world’s collective jaw dropped. Recently,…
Mustang Mach-E Pace Car Debuts at Talladega
The all-new Mustang Mach-E set a strong pace for Ford at Talladega on Sunday Photo: Ford The Mustang Mach-E made its NASCAR debut this weekend at the Geico 500 from…
'Thrash-Car' Board Game Review: A Riotous, Reckless Racing Game
When can you win a racing board game without crossing the finish line? When you’re playing Thrash-Car! For those who thought that tabletop versions of racetrack competitions were too tame,…
Hey, Look, More Rumors About a New Toyota GT86
A report from Australia says that a new GT86 (and, by extension, Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ) could be arriving next year Toyota UK recently outlined the very minimal changes…
It’s Official: Toyota Supra to Debut in Detroit
It’s finally official, boys and girls. We’ve speculated for years and confirmed for months that the Toyota Supra was making a comeback, but now Toyota has finally spoken up to…
What Did Formula 1 Teams Spend in 2016?
Max Verstappen leading Nico Rosberg at the 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix Ever wonder how much money it costs to run a Formula 1 team? Team owner Gene Haas, who founded…
Racing Down the Ramp: 10 Greatest Car-Themed Pinball Machines Ever
Cars play a part in many classic pinball games, such as Williams’ Earthshaker Photo: Thomas Hawk via CC 2.0/Flickr There was a time when the cool place to hang out…
Dear North Carolina: We Need to Talk About Your Driving
A lot of states think they have the worst drivers. Ohio drivers have to have things their way, Michigan drivers cut people off left and right, but North Carolina drivers have…
Debunked: Death Causes Closure of Disney World Speedway
The Walt Disney World Speedway track For years, the Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World has offered guests the chance to pilot a car they could only dream of.…
Love Cars? Add These Netflix Originals to Your Watchlist
Photo: Netflix If you enjoy working on cars, driving them, or even just watching them on the screen, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from on Netflix. The streaming…
New Display at GM's Detroit HQ Celebrates Automaker's Motorsports Legacy
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…
Toyota Drivers Collect Three Victory Trophies Over the Weekend
Photo: Toyota Toyota had yet another great motorsport weekend, with drivers collecting three victory trophies and a few others, including a NASCAR Cup Series win. Denny Hamlin scored his third…
Toyota Tundra Arrives Sept. 19
Photo: Toyota After months of teasing the all-new truck, Toyota has finally confirmed the 2022 Tundra will be fully unveiled on Sunday, Sept. 19, at 9 p.m. EDT. That will…
Top 9 Car-Themed Attractions at Walt Disney World
Lightening McQueen makes a special appearance. Disney World may be one of the world’s largest attractions for families all over the globe, but it’s also one of the ultimate locations…
Henry Ford & Son Limited Celebrating 100 Years in Ireland This Monday
Henry Ford & Son Limited Cork Plant This coming Monday, Ford will celebrate 100 years since the establishment of Henry Ford & Son Limited on the Marina in Cork, Ireland,…
Hailie Deegan Joins NASCAR Truck Series in 2021
Hailie Deegan joins the NASCAR Truck Series starting next year Photo: Ford This past Saturday, Ford Performance Developmental Driver Hailie Deegan made her NASCAR Truck Series debut. With a best-ever…
[VIDEO] Watch Jeff Gordon's #24 Chevy SS Get Its Last Paint Job
If you’ve been inconsolable ever since you heard the news that NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon would be retiring at the end of this season, you may be too heartbroken to…
8 Best Children’s Books About Cars
We all have developed a connection to certain picture books while growing up. So, it comes as no surprise that many of our favorites here at The News Wheel involve cars.…
7 New Automotive History Books for Your Winter TBR Pile
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Chevy Teams Up With Jesse Iwuji for NASCAR Xfinity Series
Emmitt Smith and Jesse Iwuji with the No. 34 Empowering People More Camaro SS Photo: Chevrolet It’s tradition for automotive brands to sponsor or partner with specific drivers and teams…
Jimmie Johnson Gives Team Chevy the Victory at Charlotte
Johnson told reporters after the race that he knew he’d eventually find his way back to victory lane Photo: © Amy Marbach When six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie…
Tony Stewart Finishes Final NASCAR Race at 45
November 20th marked two big moments in Chevrolet NASCAR. On the one hand, Jimmie Johnson won his seventh NASCAR championship, tying the record held by Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt,…
Ford Driver Kurt Busch Wins 2017 Daytona 500
This is Kurt Busch’s first Daytona 500 victory after finishing runner-up multiple times in the past Photo: Nigel Kinrade for Ford Performance Although Kurt Busch is a former champion of…
Martin Truex Jr. Wins Yet Another One for Toyota
Yes, it’s happened again: Toyota has won yet another NASCAR race, this time with Martin Truex Jr. behind the wheel of the Furniture Row Racing No. 78 Toyota Camry. That…
'NASCAR Heroes' Comic Books Review: Super Powers Meet Stock Car Racing
Growing up, I loved reading comic books. Ever since the Ultimate Spider-man series debuted in 2000, I would take home armloads of back-issues and trade paperbacks from the library. When…
Kevin Harvick Puts Team Chevy Back in Victory Lane at Kansas Speedway
Sunday’s win was Harvick’s fourth victory of the 2016 NASCAR season All of the pressure is off of Chevy driver Kevin Harvick. Thanks to his recent win at Kansas Speedway,…
Martin Truex Jr. Beats the Odds at Bojangles’ Southern 500
About a month ago, we talked about how Toyota simply seemed unable to stop dominating in NASCAR. Well, that doesn’t seem to have changed. Martin Truex Jr. beat the odds…
Watch These Grown-Ass Racecar Drivers Play Chubby Bunny
There are no words for how gross this game is In case you were not aware, it’s racing season again here in the United States. To celebrate, Team Penske has…
In the Rearview: Past, Present, and Future
Welcome once again to In the Rearview, where we bring you some of the top stories on The News Wheel from the past week. This time, we are taking a…
'Roadkill Rivals' Card Game Review: Audacious and Addictive
I’m an avid fan of offbeat card and tabletop games. Because crowd-funding channels like Kickstarter are producing a wealth of unconventional ideas these days, many creations that wouldn’t have seen the light…
The Perfect Christmas Gifts for NASCAR Fans
Christmas is actually creeping up on us quite quickly, so now is the time to begin to plan out what to buy for everybody. If you’ve got any NASCAR-obsessed friends…
