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Spectacular Rally Saudi Arabia Crowns 2025 World Rally Champion

by Lou Modestino

Spectacular Rally Saudi Arabia Crowns 2025 World Rally Champion

Toyota’s Sébastien Ogier finishes third to claim his ninth title in thrilling finale; Thierry Neuville wins the inaugural Rally Saudi Arabia for Hyundai after a dramatic debut event in the desert

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — November 30, 2025 — After four days of drama, the first-ever Rally Saudi Arabia delivered a memorable world-title showdown in the desert, with the championship-deciding round going down to the final moments of the 17th and last stage. Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Sébastien Ogier crossed the finish line to secure a record-equaling ninth World Rally Championship — drawing level with fellow Frenchman Sébastien Loeb.

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Historic Running Fondmetal F1® Car From 1992 Auctioned On F1® Authentics

by Lou Modestino
  • Historic Running Fondmetal F1® Car From 1992 Auctioned On F1® AuthenticsThe car was driven by Belgian driver, Eric van de Poele in 1992 and took part in multiple Grands Prix
  • Restored under the guidance of its original chief designer, Sergio Rinland, and now running with a period-correct Cosworth HB engine
  • Car features innovations such as side channels, which every modern F1® car now has 
  • Available to bid on now at f1authentics.com
  • WATCH the exclusive interview with van de Poele and Rinland: https://youtu.be/TaXS0WBDLak?si=cKjq4jfAYeDSPRZe  

F1® car collectors have a limited-time opportunity to own a genuine, race used F1® car, complete with an engine. The 1992 GR02 F1® race car is a survivor of one of the most iconic eras of the sport. Extremely rare, ‘Chassis 03’ is one of only three ever made, having competed in three Grands Prix during its lifespan.

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Stunning Atlassian Williams Racing Show Car In Special Sao Paulo GP Livery Available At Auction

by Lou Modestino

STUNNING ATLASSIAN WILLIAMS RACING SHOW CAR IN SPECIAL SAO PAULO GP LIVERY AVAILABLE AT AUCTIONF1® fans currently have a limited time opportunity to get their hands on a unique piece of Atlassian Williams Racing history – a Special Edition FW47 Show Car featuring the breathtaking ‘Driven By Words’ livery.

First seen in Brazil at the 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix, this unique livery, produced in partnership with Gulf International Oil, celebrates the passion and emotion of racing, featuring 493 words submitted in different languages by fans from around the world.

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Claremont Motorsports Park & MDP Motorsports Promotions Present The 5th Annual Turkey Day Classic Saturday, November 29th – Claremont Motorsports Par

by Lou Modestino

Claremont Motorsports ParkClaremont, NH – Claremont Motorsports Park, in partnership with MDP Motorsports Promotions, is excited to present the 5th Annual Turkey Day Classic on Saturday, November 29th, marking the final motorsports event of the 2026 season. As the New England racing community prepares to close the book on another thrilling year, this traditional post-holiday special offers fans and racers one final chance to hit the track before winter sets in.

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Lime Rock Park – Black Friday Gift Guide – SAVE on General Admission & Season Passes

by Lou Modestino

Lime Rock Park Black Friday SaleThe green flag’s been dropped on Lime Rock Park Black Friday sales! Now through 12/1, use code “LRPBF20” to save 20% on general admission tickets vs gate pricing!

Whether you’re looking for the thunderous V8’s of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series or the symphony of vintage sounds at Historic Festival 44, now is the time to shop & save on race tickets!

Click the link below & use code “LRPBF20” to save today!

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Teams Celebrate the Night Away at Annual WMMP Banquet of Champions

by Lou Modestino
ACT General Manager Cale King (R) awards Quinny Welch (L) his 10th King of the Mountain track championship at the annual White Mountain Motorsports Park Banquet of Champions Friday night. (Johnny Racer photos)
ACT General Manager Cale King (R) awards Quinny Welch (L) his 10th King of the Mountain track championship at the annual White Mountain Motorsports Park Banquet of Champions Friday night. (Johnny Racer photos)

N. Woodstock, NH — Friday night saw the White Mountain Motorsports Park family of race teams come together one final time to celebrate the 2025 season at the annual Banquet of Champions at the Bethlehem Elks Club #1831. The packed crowd celebrated the season in style with plenty of stories, laughs and more than a few botched dance moves by the end of the evening!

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2026 Season Schedule Released For Seekonk Speedway

by Lou Modestino

Seekonk SpeedwaySEEKONK, Mass. – Seekonk Speedway officials announced today the track event schedule for the 81st season of short-track racing in 2026.

The schedule is spearheaded by the return of 18 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series Saturday races and 15 Fast Friday events, along with five major Thrill Shows. One mid-week show will take place on Wednesday, July 1. 

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Drivers Championship Winning Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 Show Car Made Available To Purchase For The First Time

by Lou Modestino
  • Championship-Winning RB20 F1 Show Car made available for the first timeThe RB20 Show Car is available to purchase on a very limited basis through F1authentics.com
  • Officially licensed by Oracle Red Bull Racing, created using Team design data
  • 2024 Drivers Championship winning car faithfully reproduced and made available to the public for the first time

With 9 Race Wins, 18 Podiums, 8 Pole Positions and 589 Points, the Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 is a landmark F1® car that saw Max Verstappen defend his title and claim a historic 4th Drivers’ World Championship.

Now, for the first time ever, a handful of RB20 Show Cars have been made available for collectors to own, authentically reproduced by Oracle Red Bull Racing partner, Memento Exclusives.

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