When it comes to NASCAR, the sentiment that "rubbin' is racing" is pretty popular in today's races. But that wasn't always the case.
In the late '90s, short tracks were beginning to fall out of favor, largely because of their inability to hold large fields of cars and also due to a rise in what some in the sport called "unprofessional racing." The alternative, then, was a shift away from short tracks and to "cookie-cutter" circuits like the tri-oval layout at Daytona.
Do you think short tracks have a place in modern NASCAR, or is the upcoming use of road courses the best path going forward?
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If you like things in miniature scale as much as we do, then you'll enjoy this close-up look at how a tiny, three-speed transmission functions on a high-powered RC car.
Said to be originally equipped with a two-stroke engine capable of 38,000 rpm, this RC car now has a V4 engine under its shell.
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The 1970s are known for a lot of questionable things, but there was some good news as well, like the Alfa Romeo Spider and the Triumph TR6. Since we have both here in the fleet, we asked which we’d prefer if we only had the means for one. Our panel includes Editorial Director David S. Wallens and Product Director J.G. Pasterjak. Presented by CRC Industries.
Finding a tire that is the best of both worlds—aggressive handing for the track and civil manners for the street—may sounds like a tall order, but we found a good balance in the new Yokohama ADVAN Apex V601.
That's why we put a set on our 986 Boxster S project car, a capable track car that is also comfortable enough to drive to work every day. Presented by CRC Industries.
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The team at Racers360 & two-time IndyCar Champion Josef Newgarden have teamed up to release the very first Champions Course: Josef opens up and gives an exclusive look at what he has learned throughout his 10-plus years of professional racing experience. In this six-chapter, 20-lesson course, he coaches drivers on everything from how to mentally and physically prepare for racing, to how to learn a race track, to fundamentals of racing, to improving your race craft. For any driver that is looking to improve on the track, regardless if that is just learning how to drive safer, improve your lap times, or turn yourself into a race- and championship-winning driver, this Champions Course is a must-watch.
The Champions Course is included in the Racers360 Racers Lounge annual subscription. For just $100 a year, drivers not only gain access to the Josef Newgarden Champions Course, but they also get in-depth video track guides to more than 50 race tracks, webinars, live coaching sessions with racing legends, partner discounts and more. To learn more about the Racers Lounge and sign up to view Josef Newgarden’s Champions Course, click here.
Penetrating lubricants may seem like magic sauces that loosen even the most stubborn of rusty, frozen or otherwise seized bolts, but the fact is that some serious science is going on when you douse that bolt in lubricant.
To better illustrate how penetrating lubricants work, we grabbed a can of CRC Freeze-Off Super Penetrant and created a few experiments to show what's really going on. Presented by CRC Industries.
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If something absolutely must be cut in half, a waterjet is one of the best ways to accomplish that. But what if you have a turbocharger you want to quickly spool up? Can a waterjet effectively eliminate turbo lag?
Thankfully, some good folks with a waterjet of their own tested that out so we don't have to. You know, for science™.
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After nine films (and a 10th said to be on the way), the Fast & Furious franchise has a habit of outdoing itself when it comes to outrageous stunts. For one reason or another, Dominic Toretto seems to find himself in the center of these wild escapades.
And to think, it all started with a few street racers stealing some Panasonic VCRs.
Do you have a favorite scene from the franchise? What about your favorite car?
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Sonny Crockett speeding down Miami's dimly lit streets behind the wheel of a Ferrari may be one of the most iconic car scenes from the '80s. But which Ferrari: the early Daytona convertible or the later Testarossa?
Which one do you prefer? The traditional Daytona or the modern Testarossa? Whatever your preference, enjoy this Miami Vice tribute set to some bangin' synthwave.
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Don’t get us wrong, driver skill is one of the most important factors in racing. But having the the right mentality can also be a big boost to on-track performance.
For racer Patrick Waligore and his BMW E30, AEM's CD-7 racing dash with lap-timing capabilities gave him the confidence to set a track record three times in one race weekend at Waterford Hills.
