The name BimmerWorld may conjure up images of polished, super-fast BMWs for the street and the track, though that hasn't stopped the team responsible for the Bergsteiger from making its first foray into beater circle track racing. Naturally, it’s with BMW, though a few that have seen some much better days.
Sure, the racing may only look like it's a few steps removed from a demolition derby, but beater racing like this may just be one of the most accessible ways to get on track.
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Its styling may be polarizing and, unlike many of its competitors, it has front-wheel drive. But that hasn’t stopped the Honda Civic Type R from being a capable track machine.
How does it perform so well on track? We found out for ourselves by looking at the data. Presented by CRC Industries.
SEMA didn’t happen in person this year, but that hasn’t stopped a few brands from creating some unique builds to show off to the world. Case in point: Toyota built a one-off version of its new Supra with a removable, Targa-style roof.
Built as a follow-up to last year’s “Heritage Edition,” the GR Supra “Sport Top” is the latest build from Toyota that is reminiscent of the ever-popular fourth-generation Supra.
Watch Part 1 here and Part 2 here.
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Can you really build an LS-powered Mazda RX-7 for only $2000? That is exactly what Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge competitor Jonathan Whitaker did: He put a 5.3-liter GM LS engine into an FC-chassis Mazda RX-7. And it runs nitrous, too. Presented by CRC Industries.
NASCAR royalty Kyle Petty recently sat down with Craig Reynolds, former BMX pro and longtime friend of GRM, to chat about a wide range of topics, including growing up in a race shop, old-school track testing, having confidence in your crew, and being a decent-enough driver. Added bonus: talk about transitioning out of the cockpit, playing guitar, and doing charity work.
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We have two things going on here:
1. Learn how to perform an oil change on an E46-chassis BMW M3. Figure this is out there for those new owners: What are the steps, and what oil to use.
2. Watch our first test drive across a set of Race Ramps. Do they make it easier to work on a lowered car? Could this help those without access to a lift?
The subject is our 2004 BMW M3, and as an added bonus, enjoy nearly 11 minutes of J.G. Presented by CRC Industries.
Sure, you could wait until you fail the tech inspection to get a new helmet, but we have found that it’s better to be proactive when it comes to getting a new one.
New Snell regulations are here, meaning it’s time to consider an upgrade.
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Active aerodynamics, 862 horsepower, 50 pounds of boost and a body made entirely of carbon are just a few of the highlights of the latest machine to take on the unique automotive challenge known as Gymkhana. The biggest difference this time around? It’s not a Ford, and Gymkhana pioneer Ken Block isn’t behind the wheel.
Instead, it’s the most extreme Subaru WRX STI you may ever see with part-stuntman, part-rally driver Travis Pastrana behind the wheel, tearing it up in his home base of Annapolis, Maryland.
Interest in Nissan RB inline-six continues to grow, even though it dates back to 1985. What exactly makes it unique when compared to the likes of the Toyota JZ or BMW M series engines? Let’s all learn a bit about the powerplant found in Nissan’s famed Skyline GT-R.
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Model building can be both a satisfying and rewarding hobby, as the finished product is something that you put together with your own hands.
But for those of us who may not have that level of patience, watching someone else build a model can almost be just as soothing and enjoyable.
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