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ICYMI: Audi Enters Formula 1

ICYMI: Audi Enters Formula 1

From 2026, Audi will compete in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with a specially developed power unit.  The project will be based at Audi Sport’s facility in Neuburg near Ingolstadt.

By Justin Cornelison | August 30, 2022
cota, Spec MX-5
Spec MX-5 Challenge Series Crowns 2022 Champion after Thriller at COTA
Spec MX-5 Challenge Series Crowns 2022 Champion after Thriller at COTA

The Circuit of the Americas was the location to crown the Champion of the 2022 Spec MX-5 Challenge Series Presented by Toyo Tires – a race weekend which had no shortage of stories to showcase

By Justin Cornelison | September 19, 2022
Formula 1, mclaren
It’s Official: Oscar Piastri Signs with Mclaren
It’s Official: Oscar Piastri Signs with Mclaren

Oscar Piastri is officially a McLaren F1 driver.  After all the contract drama with Alpine heading into the summer break, a four-person Contract Recognition Board unanimously ruled in McLaren and Oscar Piastri's favor.  Soon after, McLaren confirmed Piastri on a multi-year deal.

By Justin Cornelison | September 06, 2022

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News , Racing
Will Power Wins Second IndyCar Championship at Laguna Seca

Sticking with the steady and unspectacular methods he used all season, Will Power clinched his second NTT IndyCar Series championship with a third-place finish Sunday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

By Justin Cornelison | September 12, 2022
News , Racing
Will Colton Herta be America’s Next F1 Driver?

Colton Herta is rumored to be on the verge of signing a contract with Red Bull Racing for an F1 seat at sister team, Alpha Tauri.  According to multiple reports, Herta poised to take the seat being vacated by Pierre Gasly.

By Justin Cornelison | September 06, 2022
News , Racing
It’s Official: Oscar Piastri Signs with Mclaren

Oscar Piastri is officially a McLaren F1 driver.  After all the contract drama with Alpine heading into the summer break, a four-person Contract Recognition Board unanimously ruled in McLaren and Oscar Piastri’s favor.  Soon after, McLaren confirmed Piastri on a multi-year deal.

By Justin Cornelison | September 06, 2022
News , Racing
ICYMI: Audi Enters Formula 1

From 2026, Audi will compete in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with a specially developed power unit.  The project will be based at Audi Sport’s facility in Neuburg near Ingolstadt.

By Justin Cornelison | August 30, 2022
News , Racing
Bubba Wallace Claims First NASCAR Pole, But Falls Short on Sunday

Bubba Wallace secured his first pole position in his NASCAR Cup Series Career on Saturday at Michigan International Speedway, being the only driver to eclipse the 190mph barrier.  The pole was also the first for his team, 23XI Racing, since they starting running last season.

By Justin Cornelison | August 08, 2022
News , Racing
Goodwood News: What and Who Do You Think is Fastest?

2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed:  What and Who Do You Think Is Fastest?  NASCAR Camaro, 1990s F2 car, Le Mans 911, Group C Jaguar, NextGen…

By Justin Cornelison | June 27, 2022
News , Racing
F1 Driver Tries Bicycle Racing

F1 breeds cyclists?

By Tom Martin | August 19, 2021
News , Racing
Cancer Charity and Mazda Constructor Launches Car Wrap Contest

Artists, racers, and car enthusiasts have the opportunity to support Lemons of Love while designing this one-of-a-kind race car.

By Jason Methfessel | April 09, 2021
News , Racing
Leading Racing Parts Companies Support Lemons of Love

21 companies have joined Lemons of Love to provide support for cancer patients.

By Winding Road Staff | March 12, 2021
News , Racing
Caffeine Science Suggests Benefits For Racers

Will caffeine really give us a competitive edge?

By Tom Martin | January 27, 2021
News , Racing
Coming In 2021: Porsche Sprint Challenge North America

Split into three classes, of which each contains a spec car that’s already well-raced throughout the world, Porsche Sprint Challenge North America events will team up with IMSA, IndyCar, and SRO to offer eight events next year, at a great selection of tracks. Sadly, none of the events will be on the West Coast. Regardless, we’re keeping an eye on this one

By Winding Road Staff | November 04, 2020
News , Racing
Mazda MX-5 Cup To Be Sanctioned By IMSA Starting In 2021

After careful evaluation, Mazda Motorsports has selected the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) as the sanctioning body partner for the Global Mazda MX-5 Cup Series. The championship is set to celebrate its 15th season in 2021.

By Winding Road Staff | October 22, 2020
News , Racing
Get Your Build Slot In NOW! Winding Road Race Services Accepting Spec MX-5 Build Slots

Winding Road Race Services is now accepting orders for fall 2020 build slots for new Spec MX-5 race cars to be completed in time for…

By Winding Road Staff | October 20, 2020
News , Racing
Spec MX-5: Thrilling Wrap To Regular Season at Sonoma Raceway

Spec MX-5 Challenge National Series, West Regional Series and Invitational drivers met in Northern California at picturesque Sonoma Raceway for the final round of regular season racing. With 14 drivers, the West Region and National championships on the line, plus Invitational carryover points to be awarded to new drivers, this event was slated to have a significant impact on the Championship in November.

By Tom Martin | October 13, 2020
News , Racing
It’s Not Just The Car: Hamilton’s Impressive Drive At The Spanish Grand Prix

Laurence talks about Hamilton’s performance at the Spanish Grand Prix a few months back, where he carved out an eight-second lead and then never looked back. The overall point he’s making is its unfair to say it was all in the car; Hamilton is a tremendous athlete, who’s always striving to do everything little thing he can to have an edge.

By Winding Road Staff | October 06, 2020
News , Racing
The First Girls-Only, All-Female Team Takes To The Nürburgring 24-Hour

It’s great seeing more and more women getting behind the wheel in professional racing, piloting many different platforms and at all levels. Recently, we caught wind of a team competing in the upcoming 24 Hours of the Nürburgring which not only has an all-female driver list, but all-female crew as well. The Giti Tire WS Racing team will campaign a TCR VW GTI next weekend at the legendary race, and is carrying a lot of momentum from their previous German endurance racing entries.

By Peter Nelson | September 16, 2020
News , Racing
Might Toyota Have A Go At North American TCR In 2021?

Might Toyota give TCR a go in 2021 or 2022? We do some analysis.

By Peter Nelson | September 03, 2020
News , Racing
Vettel’s Next Seat? Jim Glickenhaus Discusses His Big Plans For 2021

Ahead of this weekend’s 6 Hours of Spa, UK automotive journalist George East recently took an interview with Jim Glickenhaus about Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus’ (SCG) plans for 2021 over at Dyler.com. Glickenhaus explains why he would be happy to have Sebastian Vettel in the car for Le Mans next year, and also talks candidly about his relationship with Ferrari.

By Peter Nelson | August 13, 2020
News , Racing
Porsche Factory GTLM Effort Finished

It’s a sad day in North American motorsports, as Porsche has announced they are ending their factory GTLM effort in IMSA starting in 2021. This leaves just BMW with their M8 GTE (who won at Daytona a few months back) and Chevrolet with their brand-new C8.R to duke it out in this class.

By Peter Nelson | June 04, 2020
News , Racing
Multimatic Completely Takes Over Mazda’s DPi Program

According to this piece on dailysportscar.com, Mazda has confirmed that their IMSA prototype effort will now be officially known as Mazda Motorsports, and run entirely by Multimatic; their contract with Mazda Team Joest has officially ended.

By Peter Nelson | March 21, 2020
News , Racing
Factory TCR Racer Makes For A Brilliant Enduro Chassis

This recent article by Brett Becker on nasaspeed.news caught our attention, as we think it’s a great scenario. Take a factory-built Audi RS3 TCR car, turn the power down, tune it for NASA WERC, have a great shop like Strom Motorsports support and co-drive, and win a bunch of races in the E0 class in 2019.

By Peter Nelson | March 19, 2020

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