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Posted Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 9:38pm
A video game, a website, passion, and deep pockets. Though none of the parties involved knew how the final recipe was going to turn out (and still don’t for that matter), the raw ingredients came together in just the right amounts at just the right time to form CPD Racing. Now, let’s back up a bit. Minneapolis businessman Doug Havir, the owner of National Bankcard Services, loves computers and video games and quickly grew to… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 8:55pm
We are in the winter rally season and have two rallies coming up. Here in the United States, it’s Snodrift based in Atlanta…Michigan. For the WRC, it’s Rally Sweden. Both are classic winter events, but there’s one difference between the two. In the US, we must use off-the-shelf snow tires. The WRC event will use a true rally snow/ice tire with studs. The difference between the two tires is immense. Lately, we generally have been… Read More →
Posted Monday, February 14, 2022 at 10:19pm
The growth in both spectator and competitor interest in the American Rally Association presented by DirtFish National Championship has led to many promising prospects popping up and taking small bits of the limelight away from the rallying veterans. With each event podium, improved position, and clean stage mile certain drivers are proving to be more and more skilled in their quests towards a national title. While plenty of new competitors to rallying in the United… Read More →
Posted Monday, February 14, 2022 at 10:09pm
Brandon Semenuk has entered this week’s Sno*Drift Rally with Subaru Motorsports USA but will be joined by former World Rally Championship co-driver Keaton Williams instead of regular navigator John Hall. Team-mate and reigning American Rally Association presented by DirtFish National champion Travis Pastrana, who won Sno*Drift last year, won’t make the start after breaking his pelvis last month, despite being “optimistic” his injury wouldn’t be insurmountable. Read More →
Posted Sunday, February 13, 2022 at 10:08pm
The Subaru BRZ and its Toyota GR86 twin are both popular choices for track duty. The two companies have recognized this fact, and now sell stripped-down models in Japan designed for this purpose, reports Motor1. The Subaru BRZ Cup Car Basic is being sold for those eager to compete in the upcoming Toyota Gazoo Racing GR86/BRZ Cup that kicks off July 16 at Fuji Speedway. The cars come with a full roll cage with side… Read More →
Posted Friday, February 11, 2022 at 10:06pm
Unless you’re a search and rescue team member stationed near the backcountry and you need to be ready to drive over hell and back to assist people stuck in the middle of the wilderness at the drop of a hat, your adventure vehicle is for one thing, and one thing only: fun. Read More →
Posted Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 8:46pm
here’s a fairly hefty gap between the Monte Carlo Rally and Rally Sweden. A whole month for the World Rally Championship teams to put their feet up and enjoy some rest and relaxation until the next round. No. Absolutely not. Don’t be ridiculous. Rest? Forget it. They’ve been busy testing. We can talk all day about how unique Sweden is; how there are studded tires used only once all season, developed especially for use at… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 8:42pm
Subaru of America will officially begin taking reservations today for its upcoming Solterra. For $250 down, customers can select their preferred Subaru retailer, trim, and exterior color. Additionally, the automaker shared that Solterra customers will be able to take advantage of a new partnership with EVgo, offering access to its 46,000 charging locations across the US. Read More →
Posted Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 10:31pm
Live in Japan? Want to take the new BRZ racing? Don’t worry about gouging out bits of your interior to accommodate a roll cage – Subaru has done the hard work for you. This is the BRZ ‘Cup Car Basic’. Along with a similarly sub-titled Toyota GR86 counterpart, it’s prepped to race in the newly established Toyota Gazoo Racing GR86/BRZ Cup. Inside is a six-point cage to protect the driver should the worst happen. The… Read More →
Posted Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 10:29pm
Clouds of dust explode, sending trillions of sand granules flying as rally vehicles roar through the desert. The occasional shrub, boulder or roving camel become innocent bystanders as a four-decade-old race returns to the heart of Saudi Arabia. This is the Dakar Rally. It’s one of the world’s most grueling and treacherous off-road races that covers more than 5,000 miles of rugged and rocky terrain as well as silty, tsunami-sized sand dunes. Elevation changes and… Read More →
