Exploiting aerodynamics has become the primary focus for racing cars in the last half century at least, and in the first article on racing game-changers I offered up some examples that had either introduced innovative new concepts or exploited existing aero ideas to the maximum. But there’s an important second thread to what I think makes [...]
In the road-car world, vehicles that introduce revolutionary concepts normally spawn reams of imitators. They are the obvious progenitors of those that follow, laying down a clear lineage where you can track a certain style or engineering approach back through the years to its starting point. Even peaks of performance just become targets for others [...]
Among the cars that I found during my recent visit to Mega Web in Tokyo was this Castrol-colored ST185 Celica rally car. Now I'm not quite sure if this car is considered a "game changer" or not, but it's definitely an important part of Toyota's motorsport history, and the the history of rally racing in [...]
Ferrari has today released a few images of the 599 GTB Fiorano replacement ahead of its Geneva Motor Show unveil. The all-new F12berlinetta is the fastest and most powerful Ferrari ever, boasting a massive 729 HP from its 6.3L V12. The car is packed with technology from an all-aluminum spaceframe chassis, to an advanced dual-clutch [...]
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I hope you guys aren’t tired of awesome vintage cars quite yet as there is still a lot more to get through from the Nostalgic 2 Days. I’m going to jump right back and continue to show you more awesome rides, like this immaculate 1987 RX-7 Cabriolet. As I mentioned in the Preview post, the [...]
For my last selection of the Game Changers theme that we've had this month I decided to pick another GT-R, the Garage Kagotani BNR34. It was a car that appeared as quickly as it disappeared, it surprised everyone at the 2005 Tsukuba Super Battle by coming in third position with a 57"232 lap, and that [...]
One of the most common email messages I get is from people who are planning trips to Japan. They always ask me for me tips on car related things to see while they are in Tokyo. Now I'm far from a travel expert, but without hesitation I always suggest a visit to Toyota's Mega Web [...]
Every now and then we publish blogs from our readers, such as Amaury Laparra’s photographer’s blog and road trip through the South of France. Currently studying Design and Architecture in Paris, Amaury likes to spend his off time photographing cars. In particular, Amaury has a love for the cars of yesteryear; and for this guest [...]
For the past three years, Tony “The Hurricane” Angelo, has been helping out Formula Drift as technical director and judge. However for 2012, all of this is about to change. This weekend we caught him testing out his Scion tC at Willow Springs International Raceway, during a Just Drift practice event. Now he’s back as [...]
One of the highlights of the Nostalgic 2 Days was getting close to so many legendary cars of all types, and on the racing front it was Haruhito Yanagida's Central 20 KY910 Bluebird that really did it for me. The exaggerated bodies of the Super Silhouette race cars from the early eighties are so unique [...]
After seven grueling rounds of Formula Drift, the Team Need for Speed Rocket Bunny S14 has turned into a pirate ship. It has two podiums under its belt and a very respectable 6th place championship finish. This S-chassis has been through hell. It’s barely held together with zipties and duct tape, but boy can it [...]
One of the biggest game changers last year was this Golf MKII owned and driven by Jay McToldridge. This car has been dividing opinions ever since it first debuted. The difference between this car and others that went the same route is that Jay managed to perfect the look. I'm sure that we will see [...]
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When I visited the GTCC race at Tsukuba Circuit earlier this month, I encountered everything that makes Japan's grassroots motorsport scene great. There was the close wheel to wheel racing, the great cars, and most importantly the fun-loving and passionate weekend racers that define this series. Among the folks I met at GTCC was "Freedom-san", [...]
