The American Speed Festival started over the weekend at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, offering drivers the chance to show off their rides and set lap times around the 1.5-mile race course. The three-day ...

If you are a gearhead like us, you'll agree that one of the coolest sounds a racecar can produce, besides the exhaust note, is the high-pitched whine of a straight-cut gearbox. Most hardcore racecars ...

Downforce is a critical component in the design and performance of race cars, enhancing their stability and handling at high speeds. By pushing the car down onto the track, downforce enables better ...

If there's one thing most race car bodies have in common, it's a preference for function over form. While many may resemble regular road cars, underneath that exterior lies a host of bespoke equipment ...

After his second-place run at Watkins Glen on Aug. 10, driver Christopher Bell stands sixth in the NASCAR Cup standings. The runner-up showing was his third top 10 finish in his last six races. Bell ...

There is more to Formula 1 than its swift speeds. Behind these thrilling races are integral parts and mechanics that come at a staggering price, all for the sake of victory. Normal cars can be ...

Two things are certain when the NASCAR Cup Series starts their season with the Daytona 500. Someone is going to win the prestigious race, and others are going to be wrecked out of contention. When ...

Formula E revealed its new “GEN4” vehicle for next season, with a huge step up in performance – the series’ biggest advancement yet. Formula E is the FIA’s biggest top-level electric racing series, ...

F1 cars are fast, thanks to their continuous focus on achieving the lowest possible lap times. They do this by fine-tuning their race cars' engines, tires, and aerodynamics, while working within a ...

Though the stock cars driven by NASCAR drivers may carry familiar names and have some resemblance to the production cars they are styled after, they don't really have that much in common. Take the ...