Want to get on track this year, but don't know how? We recently discussed that topic with the SCCA's Heyward Wagner. Learn about Track Night in America, Time Trials, autocross, road racing and more.
Yes, that Williams tested the use of a continuously variable transmission—the bane of many automotive enthusiasts—back in 1993. As crazy as it may sound today, their logic was sound: the CVT could keep the engine in its peak power band while minimizing inertial changes normally associated with a more conventional gearbox.
Sadly we never saw the Nissan 370Zki Roadster come through our press car rotation. Could be because they didn’t put one in the Florida fleet.
Being safe doesn't have to break the bank. The crew from Stable Energies joins us to look over our VW Fox budget endurance racer and review our safety gear installs. As well, we'll talk about best practices for racers and track enthusiasts to keep you safe on track affordably.
Learn how to shave that last tenth of a second off of your autocross time with champion autocrosser Vivek Goel, creator of The Complete Autocrosser's Manual.
A rough translation of the video description: "An electric motor unit that achieves the industry's highest class power density for mobility, including automobiles, developed by Yamaha Motor." Even though there are no specs mentioned, and while Yamaha may not be the first to tease a drop-in electric motor for easy swaps, having options certainly couldn't hurt. Also, an Alfa Romeo 4C seems like an interesting choice for a test mule.
So, what's the first car that you would want to electrify?
During the 2019 Nürburgring 24-hour race, we sat down with Albert Biermann, the former BMW exec who now serves as the head of Hyundai's R&D.
These hillclimb cars seem to have the perfect formula: a lot of horsepower + a lot of aero + forced induction = a terrifying symphony of speed, flames and turbo noises.
What is your dream hillclimb build?
Torque wrenches: They're indispensable tools for any shop. We test options for every budget from USAG, Sonic, ICON, Kobalt and Harbor Freight.
Our press car service made a scheduling mistake and somehow left a 573-horsepower Acura NSX hybrid supercar at our offices for a few days. The least we could do is give our viewers an up-close look.
