Tag: touring car
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Pau prepares to host WTCR season opener
The 2022 WTCR − FIA World Touring Car Cup kicks off in Pau on 7 and 8 May with the second edition of WTCR Race of ... -
The rear of the BMW M3 Touring officially revealed
BMW is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the M division. One of the ways to celebrate the M brand is ... -
ROBOTHAM JOINS 6-HOUR FIELD OVERFLOWING BATHURST
By Josh Nevett Publication date: March 11, 2022 Super2 Series driver and now race winner Jaylyn Robotham will compete in the 2022 6 Hours of Bathurst ... -
“My long-term goal is to compete at Le Mans,” says Roscrea driver Nicole Drought
Roscrea’s Nicole Drought started motor racing in 2015. A novice to the sport, she took the driving scene by storm in a short time on the ... -
Croft Circuit partners with Sir Jackie Stewart for dementia charity support
In keeping with the tradition of a charity being specified each year so they can support it, for 2022 Croft Circuit have announced their chosen charity ... -
iRacing – Winton Motor Raceway is now ready
We have leaks and confirmations of what’s coming in a few days, and are loading screens the last thing to add to a circuit and Greg ... -
Gamble lands BMW seat on BTCC debut
The older brother of 2018 McLaren Autosport BRDC award winner Tom Gamble will be partnered by Adam Morgan in the BMW 330e M Sports Lancastrian team ... -
Hanson humiliated by surprise Supercars driving
Jay Hansen Jay Hanson hasn’t officially been at Erebus Academy for over a week, but the 16-year-old is already reaping the rewards of that association. On ... -
Michael Masi sacked as F1 race director as part of FIA restructuring following Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Masi took on the role of race director when his predecessor Charlie Whiting died on the eve of the 2019 F1 season Michael Masi has been ... -
UTE CHAMPION MOVES TO SUPER2
By Rhys Vandersyde Publication date: February 16, 2022 Ryal Harris will join the Dunlop Super2 series full-time in 2022, reuniting with Matt Stone Racing. The 2021 ... -
Two Bright Sports Cars – San Francisco Bay Times
By Philip Ruth– Yellow comes and goes, in terms of fashion for cars. Kids of the 1970s will remember that this cheerful color was available on ... -
Adam Garwood ready for S5000 debut at Symmons Plains | The Examiner
sports, local sports, After a few conversations with motorsport legend Marcos Ambrose, Adam Garwood found himself with a fantastic opportunity on his hands. The 24-year-old driver ... -
Supercars drops paddle shift plans for 2023 Gen3 cars
In what had become a flashpoint of controversy for Supercars, the category finally named its preference for a stick shift on its next-generation cars, retaining the ... -
V8 PASSENGER CARS BACK IN 2022
The V8 Touring Cars series has morphed into Super3s, but now ARG will bring back the V8 Touring Cars banner for 2022. Photo: Supplied Stan Sports’ ... -
Motorbase unveils the colors of NAPA Racing UK
Motorbase has removed the covers from the NAPA Racing UK livery that will adorn the cars of reigning champion Ash Sutton and series returnee Dan Cammish ... -
Ford set to debut Mustang GT3 race car for 2024 racing season
Ford Performance will prepare a new Mustang GT3 race car for competition in 2024. // Courtesy of Ford Motor Co. Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn has ... -
Wickens marks return to racing with podium finish at Daytona
Robert Wickens answers questions during a press conference for the Rolex 24 Hour Auto Race at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Daytona Beach, ... -
Airspeeder Announces First-Ever eVTOL Race Pilots for Upcoming EXA Series
The infant eVTOL racing league, Airspeeder, has publicly announced its first three pilots ahead of its remote-controlled EXA Grand Prix series to be held in 2022, ... -
BJR RATES SUPER2 RETURN – Auto Action
By Dan McCarthy Publication date: January 16, 2022 Brad Jones, founder and team owner of Brad Jones Racing, told Auto Action late last year that he ... -
2022 Event Guide: WTCR Race of Czech Republic
With the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup kicking off at the WTCR Race of Czech Republic April 9-10, here’s a quick look at what ... -
Shocking moment The driver of Hermès leaves the parcel “signed for” in the trash… then the garbage is collected
It’s the âsoul-destroyingâ moment when a Hermès driver leaves a âsigned forâ package in a trash can – then the waste is collected. Gary Prebble paid ... -
Curious case of Lewis Hamilton: F1 superstar remains silent as retirement fears turn
Lewis Hamilton has disappeared from the social media realm, leading F1 fans to wonder if he will ever return to the sport Video upload Video unavailable ... -
The RACER mailbag, December 29
Welcome to the RACER mailbag. Questions for Marshall Pruett or any of the other RACER editors can be sent to [email protected] Due to the high volume ... -
Alex Zanardi leaves hospital 18 months after paracycling accident
More than a year after being seriously injured in a paracycling accident, 55-year-old racing driver and Paralympian Alex Zanardi has been discharged from hospital to continue ... -
It drives just as well as a Model 3, and it’s about the same price
One of the perks of living in the hinterland of the North Rivers region of New South Wales is that you can quickly assess driving a ... -
Relive the glory years of the DTM with an Alfa Romeo 155 V6 AWD delivered by Jagermeister
An older DTM 155 will be auctioned off in Paris early next year, and it looks resplendent with its vibrant Jagermeister orange livery Unlike the standard ... -
Is the BMW 640i Gran Coupé the best Bimmer deal?
Whenever I see a BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe on the road, I am always shocked at how beautiful it still is. As a BMW fan ... -
Grid Legends release date announced, bringing an all-new story mode
Gate Captions, the next entry in Codemasters’ touring car racing series, launches February 25 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series ... -
How to watch Super GT, World Rallycross and everything else in the race this weekend;
Picture: FIA World Rallycross Championship Welcome to the Jalopnik Weekend Motorsports Roundup, where we let you know what’s going on in the racing world, where you ... -
What F1 can expect from Qatar from GP2 stay alone
This weekend, Formula 1 will make its first visit to the Losail International Circuit in Qatar, a track synonymous with the opening of the MotoGP season ... -
This BMW Bonkers SUV packs a V12 from a McLaren F1
When you think of a family SUV, like the Bmw X5, you imagine daily school trips, occasional trips to the supermarket and a tachometer that has ... -
TILLEY FALCON GTHO KIT FOR THE RETURN OF THE TCM
By Dan McCarthy Publication date: November 12, 2021 Brad Tilley has confirmed he will return to the Touring Car Masters for the season finale at Mount ... -
REVIEW | The 2021 Kia Sportage GT-Line is a dream SUV, but it has a quirk or two
When tested in town, our Kia GT-Line reported an impressive 9.5l / 100km after a week of driving. Difficult driving can be a challenge, but the ... -
Our Favorite BMWs from the 14th Annual SoCal Vintage BMW
Marc Vaughn Every year for the past 14 years (minus 2020 which doesn’t count), the best old beaten Bimmers and the brightest restored minnows have brought ... -
Lynk & Co coming to Australia: Volvo’s Chinese sister brand here by 2025
Lynk & Co may be an unknown name to everyone except a few Australians, but it’s a new brand from Chinese car giant Geely and Swedish ... -
JASON BARGWANNA JOINS TRANS AM AT SMP
By Dan McCarthy Publication date: November 5, 2021 Former Bathurst 1000 winner Jason Bargwanna will make his Trans Am National Series debut at Sydney Motorsport Park ... -
How racing drivers are shaping next-generation electric vehicles
Mattias Ekstrom tests the new Cupra Born EV New Spanish brand Cupra has recruited one of the world’s most versatile race car drivers to make sure ... -
How they fare in the WTCR
As Adria International Raceway prepares to host WTCR Race of Italy next week (November 5-7), here is a reminder of the provisional standings after 12 rounds ... -
BMW: M Motorsport News, October 25, 2021.
The MBEDDED real-time documentary series offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the BMW M Motorsport LMDh project and shows you the real emotions of the protagonists ... -
Supercars news: the scary prediction of Shane van Gisbergen from Skaife
Shane van Gisbergen shouldn’t have run – let alone won. Find out how he pulled himself together after a plate and nine screws were inserted into ... -
Space Coast 2021 Sports Hall of Fame inductee Randy Pobst honed his driving skills as a teenager at Brevard
Global automotive authority as a track test driver, editor and video host for Motor Trend magazine RANDY POBST WAS A 30 YEAR RESIDENT of Brevard County, ... -
Summer evening – GTPlanet
As summer returns for a new season in Forza Horizon 4, the mood across the UK has shifted towards the approach of Halloween. With Series 41 ... -
Marketing agency helps disabled charity fulfill dream of running at Silverstone
A digital marketing agency based in the North West, Aqueous Digital has helped the Speed ââof Sight charity provide a unique experience for blind and disabled ... -
The Goodwood Members Meeting finally returned, and we were there for every second
The 18-month wait finally came to an end when the popular club-style meet returned to the legendary English circuit. If Goodwood Revival is the big show, ... -
WTCR Race of France: how is it going
With 10 races contested, here is the provisional ranking of the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup. WTCR – PROVISIONAL RANKING OF THE 2021 FIA ... -
No more confirmed registrations for the 8 Hours of Indianapolis
K-PAX Confirms Lamborghini GT3 Double Effort K-PAX Racing will lead Lamborghini’s Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli at the upcoming 8 Hours of Indianapolis presented by ... -
Lynk & Co 03+ Cyan is a sports sedan inspired by racing cars
In China, Lynk & Co leaves hipsters with beards in favor of real men with gasoline in their veins. The brand is all about racing now, ... -
JCT600 President Jack Tordoff MBE dies
The man behind one of Yorkshire’s biggest business success stories has passed away. Jack Tordoff MBE, president of the JCT600 car dealership chain, died Sunday at ... -
Automotive review: Polestar 2 2022 single-engine electric vehicle costs less, but is it worth it? | national news
What’s in a name? It depends. Think of Polestar. It was once the name of Volvo’s high performance brand. Founded in 1996, Polestar’s original mission was ... -
TOCA to introduce onboard safety signage for 2022 »TouringCars.Net
TOCA will introduce a new on-board visual signaling system for all series that are part of the British Touring Car Championship package for the 2022 season. ... -
Mikel Azcona upset by Franco Girolami’s antics
PSS Racing team driver Franco Girolami had to defend himself in Race 1 at Monza against Mikel Azcona of Volcano Motorsport to claim his second TCR ... -
BTCC is committed to a more sustainable fuel
THE British Touring Car Championship is committed to using a more sustainable fuel from the 2022 season. The new fuel, selected following a call for tenders ... -
Audi tests its Dakar rally plug-in hybrid car in the Moroccan heatwave
See the full image gallery >> Audi prepared its staff, drivers and cars for the 2022 edition of the Dakar rally by carrying out a series ... -
Race report: RAC TT Celebration – Revival 2021
The GT Turner star took off from the line in the Bryant family’s AC Cobra, scurrying away as poleman Bill Shepherd’s similar car chased her. His ... -
Jessica Hawkins on W Series, Vettel and Fast and Furious
Aston Martin Drivers’ Ambassador Jessica Hawkins was at Monza last weekend for the Italian Grand Prix in her role as team support, editor-in-chief Will Dodds told ... -
UK Touring Car Championship heads to Croft with a boiling streak
The CROFT circuit will host Rounds 19, 20 and 21 of the 2021 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship this weekend as the UK’s biggest motor ... -
Audi Grand Sphere Concept to debut at Munich Motor Show in September
Audi’s Sky Sphere reveal came with much more positive praise than I initially thought. Not only was it incredibly beautiful, but it brought some very interesting ... -
Alex Albon scores first pole and DTM victory at the Nürburgring
Red bull Reserve driver Alex Albon won DTM Race 2 at the Nürburgring on Sunday, after claiming pole position in the race. The 25-year-old driver took ... -
The Hungarian roller coaster in WTCR – Eurosport
Eight drivers from Hungary, host country of rounds seven and eight of the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup, raced in the action-packed series, which ... -
Grid Legends trailer shows racing game using real actors for story
A new entry into the Gate the racing video game franchise is on its way and the developers are doing something interesting to set it apart ... -
ARCHER WANTS $ 60M FOR SUPERCARS
By Mark Fogarty Publication date: July 19, 2021 Owner Archer Capital has put a $ 60 million price tag on the Supercars. The figure has emerged ... -
2021 Hyundai i30 N DCT | PH exam
Fans of manual hot hatches might rightly feel a little harsh at the moment. Because while cars like the Civic Type R and Focus ST continue ... -
A look back at the ultra rare Alfa Romeo GTV6 3.0
The Alfa Romeo GTV6 3.0 was in production from 1981 to 1987. It was a period when Alfa Romeo struggled with design and mechanical flaws that ... -
Thed Björk “really happy” with the podium in Aragon despite difficulties in a straight line »TouringCars.Net
For much of the season, balance of performance has been a topic of discussion in the FIA ââWorld Touring Car Cup, and as a result, so ... -
You can buy Alex Zanardi’s 2005 BMW 320i WTCC racing car
The BMW with which Alessandro Zanardi won his first victory in the FIA ââWorld Touring Car Championship is currently on sale. The Italian drove for ROAL ... -
Gasoline, double-service electric passenger car “a big challenge”
The Spanish driver is set to drive two very different Cupra Leon touring cars in the FIA ââWorld Touring Car Cup and the new Pure ETCR ... -
SPOTLIGHT: Gary O’Brien, Bendigo Retro Muscle Cars
Bendigo Retro Muscle Cars If you are a Touring Car Masters fan, chances are you know the name Gary O’Brien. However, a big part of O’Brien’s ... -
Honda on maximum compensation weight for Spain
The four Hondas from Münnich Motorsport will have a maximum compensation weight of 60kg for the FIA ââWorld Touring Car Cup races at Motorland Aragón next ... -
Lockerbie MacRebur Motorsport Plastic Road Showcase
Scottish road plastic waste company MacRebur was delighted to have been selected to showcase some of the biggest names in motorsport, including Goodyear, Hyundai and EnelX, ... -
Styrian F1 GP review and Rosberg guest column
If Max Verstappen and Red Bull weren’t favorites for the 2021 Formula 1 world title before last weekend, they certainly are now. Red Bull has often ... -
Tom Coronel trusts WTCR officials to ‘properly assess’ balance of performance »TouringCars.Net
The start of the 2021 FIA World Touring Car Cup season has been difficult for the brands of the Volkswagen Group, Audi and CUPRA. With cars ... -
Jake Hill hails “incredible recovery” to qualify for third “TouringCars.Net
Jake Hill was delighted with his qualifying effort at Brands Hatch, after MB Motorsport had a “pretty abysmal morning” to place his Ford Focus in third ... -
TCM’s new management commits to a regular dialogue with competitors
Masters of passenger cars. Photo: Australian Racing Group The new Gulf Western Oils Touring Car Masters management team is committed to engaging in regular dialogue with ... -
WTCR Q&A: Tiago Monteiro – Eurosport
Tiago Monteiro his home rounds of the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup firmly in the fight for the title after his season opener win ... -
MODIFICATIONS TO THE POINT OF SUPERLICENCE SYSTEM – Automatic action
By Dan McCarthy Publication date: 23 June 2021 Motorsport Australia has announced changes to its Superlicence points system, including increasing points awarded in the S5000 Australian ... -
Obituary: John Sprinzel, legendary pilot and entrepreneur who always needs speed
Death: May 2021. JOHN Sprinzel, who died at the age of 90, was a British international sedan, touring car and rally driver who won the British ... -
Yellowstone Museum: The history of West Yellowstone is closely linked to the history of the park
The city of West Yellowstone in Montana is one of the gateways to Yellowstone National Park. Lots of people spend the night in town on the ... -
Nissan will kill the Skyline? Local market sedans face the chop
Sedans continue to fall out of favor with customers and automakers alike, and this cautions some of the auto industry’s most iconic nameplates. According to reports ... -
Gloucestershire mechanics urged to compete with the best
Residents of Gloucestershire who upgraded their garage during the lockdown can now compete with the best in a competition hosted by Halfords retailers. Forty percent of ... -
Awesome siblings are strong, secure, and amazingly fast
You can never satisfy everyone all the time and BMW realizes that. Take the company’s M3 model as an example. Since we first saw it in ... -
The 2000 Ferrari 550 GT1 will be offered for sale at RM Sotheby’s in Milan
Presented by RM Sotheby’s – With a frontline racing career spanning some 11 years and spanning two FIA GT championships, a win in the Le Mans ... -
Hyundai to supply hydrogen for electric touring car championship
Hyundai Motor Group’s brand of hydrogen fuel cell system âHTWOâ enters the motorsport market. The Korean automaker today announced that it will supply a hydrogen fuel ... -
Coming-of-age performance puts WTCR Junior Engstler in the frame
Luca Engstler’s decisive podium finish in the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup may have signaled his emergence as the series leader, but it also ... -
The only way is ready for Zengő Motorsport after an exhausting weekend »TouringCars.Net
ZengÅ Motorsport had a difficult start to the season for the FIA ââWorld Touring Car Cup at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, as all four of its drivers ... -
Thermal circuit damaged after being affected by heavy flooding
Heavy rains on Friday afternoon prompted the organizers of the Spa Euro Race, a racing weekend comprised of several regional GT and touring car championships, to ... -
Classics return to Jarama this weekend – Explica.co
New Enlarge If you like classic racing cars, you cannot miss the appointment on June 5 and 6 at the Jarama circuit. The Jarama Classic Races ... -
Honda de Monteiro’s 10th season kicks off at WTCR Race of Germany
Tiago Monteiro’s 10th season as a Honda-powered touring car driver takes place at the WTCR Race of Germany. Portuguese ace Monteiro’s Honda partnership began, and rightly ... -
Gabriele Tarquini: “I am not yet retiring”
Gabriele Tarquini returns with BRC Motorsport for his 17th season at the top of world touring car racing, driving a new Hyundai Elantra N for the ... -
New cars, teams and tracks for WTCR in 2021 »TouringCars.Net
The FIA ââWorld Touring Car Cup is back in full force this week, as the world’s greatest touring car drivers prepare to take on the gruesome ... -
This is what made the Nissan Skyline GT-R so great
The Nissan Skyline GT-R is arguably Japan’s most iconic car in all of its automotive manufacturing history. It’s been in production for a long time now, ...