?Tale of Two Boots? A reflection of technology in motorcycle footwear By Arv Voss If it?s not possible for someone to have too many motorcycles, then it?s certainly possible to possess a variety of riding footwear. And, while motorcycles tend to appreciate in both monetary and in sentimental value with age, riding boots don?t tend…
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Mazda Supplying Clean Diesel Engines to Grand-Am Racers
Beginning with the 2013 season, Mazda will be providing racing versions of its new SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engines to teams competing in Grand-Am?s new GX Class for advanced/clean technologies. “This opens a new chapter in racing for us,” said Jay Amestoy, Vice President of Mazda Motorsports, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO). “We’ve won with rotary…
Ford Redesigns the NASCAR Fusion
Ford is trying to put the Ford back into the NASCAR with a new Sprint Cup car that closely resembles the new Ford Fusion.? Over the years, the NASCAR Cup cars have evolved to almost a generic look often with little resemblance to the original car. There used to be a correlation between race cars…
Electric Nissan Leaf Races in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Spectators at the 89th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will get a break from the roar of high powered engines when the Nissan Leaf makes its run up the 12.42 mile course during the June 26th race. The 100 percent electric Nissan Leaf will compete in the famous Hill Climb with veteran Nissan off-road truck…
Books: NASCAR Then & Now
Starting from suggestions written on napkins at a December 1947 meeting came the roots of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). A new book by Ben White documents the ripple of an idea that grew into a tsunami.? NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. and a cast of colorful characters are portrayed NASCAR…
Book Review – Legendary Race Cars by Basem Wasef
McLaren, Lotus, Maserati, Ferrari ? simply saying the names of the world?s great race car makers is thrilling to their fans. The words sound fantastic on their own; still powerful even after all the years they?ve been household words. That?s because the names bring with them remembered images and sounds of the fastest and most…
Trofeo Maserati GranTurismo MC Racing Series Heats Up
The Trofeo Maserati GranTurismo MC is a European racing series for the Maserati GranTurismo sports coupe. Maserati says the series is for “gentleman-drivers” – which in the world of high-dollar Eurocars means “really rich guys who want to go racing and aren’t afraid to lay out big bucks to be treated like F1 drivers.” The…
Mazda and BRE Racing Unveil New MX-5 Miata Race Car
When admiration is mutual, and partnerships are made among good friends, it?s easy to make fun things happen quickly.? In this case, what’s happening is a fantastic reunion of a classic racing team. Racing legends Peter Brock and John Morton will fly their famous #46 red, white, and blue pattern on a classic Japanese roadster…
