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The 1955 Disaster at Le Mans

Sixty-one years ago, the most catastrophic accident in motorsport history happened during the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Just 35 laps into the race, Mike Hawthorn passed Lance Macklin and moved his Jaguar...

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The Coveted V8 Engine and What Makes It So Great.

the human element: the V8 engine the sound the power the variants the impracticality of it all the technology differences the balance economy (4 cylinder modes) the environmental implications sense of...

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The Coveted V8 Engine and What Makes It so Special

In this week’s installment of the Human Element, we will be discussing the allure of the V8 engine despite the fact that there are more efficient and practical applications out there. Because after...

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I Wasn’t Ready for the Amelia Island Concours D’elegance

Photos and Guest Post By: Mike Miessler I Wasn’t Ready for the Amelia Island Concours D’elegance Since starting my personal blog a couple months ago I told myself that I’d use it to help me check off...

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Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles 2016: Marathon Days 3 and 4

“More than 230 kilometres in complete autonomy, with no mechanical assistance during the night, an improvised camp out in the middle of the desert and 14 CPs to reach over two days.” This is how Rallye...

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Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles 2016: L4-L5 (Days 5-6) Update

After a thrilling marathon stage, the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles reached its halfway point at Leg 4.  The route was a 160km loop with “easy-to-navigate plains, some hilly terrain and wide flat zones.”...

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Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles 2016 – Final Leg (Days 7-8) Update

It’s all come down to this. The Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles 2016 would end with a roar not a whimper. Teams set out on Wednesday March 30th knowing that two more days of racing would end with a final...

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Sonora Rally 2016: Day 1 Update

The Sonora Rally is off to a solid start with Stage One being a loop in the Sonora Desert, just east of San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, Mexico. As it was a mix of veteran riders and drivers, and amateur...

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Here to Here: An ode to California.

Vimeo Description: No matter how often and where we travel, the heart will always remain at home. Filmmaker Morgan Maassen and surfer Nole Cossart have gone on a road trip with the GLC through their...

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Be the King of Formula One with F1 2016

Codemasters’ newest driving game is out and it’s a surefire winner. F1 2016, the official videogame of the 2016 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™ is a complete gaming experience for fans. We can...

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