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Corkscrew Hillclimb Provides Thrilling Reverse Course Challenges Fifth Annual Hillclimb Attracts International Entries for Saturday, August 8

MONTEREY, Calif., July 30, 2026 — Christine Sloss returns to defend her Corkscrew Hillclimb title as a field of challengers looks to best her winning time of 29.535 seconds. The Carmel resident was a fan favorite and was loudly cheered as she raced uphill in her bright yellow 2025 Ferrari SF90 XX Spider.

With just one week to go until the Corkscrew Hillclimb, participants as far away as Melbourne, Australia, and Dartford, England are among the Monterey Pre-Reunion drivers gearing up to challenge the iconic series of turns by racing in the opposite direction.

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Andy Lally Faces New Challenges When He Returns to Lime Rock

by Lou ModestinoApril 24, 2025

LAKEVILLE, CONN. (23 April 2025)- Andy Lally will be in a very different role when he returns to Lime Rock Park during the Trans Am Memorial Day Classic May 23-26.

After enjoying three decades of success behind the wheel, Lally has stepped out of the cockpit for a new role – President of the renowned Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli.

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Rheaume Holds Off Challenges To Win In Swan Song; Uhrig Scores First Speedbowl Win

by Lou ModestinoOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

WATERFORD – Sean Skinner, Bill Rheaume, and Ben Pollard took off from the Super X-Car field in the early stages, with Skinner setting the pace. On lap 6, trouble with Pollard’s car sent him to the infield as the top two continued to go at it early in the 35 lap special event. The caution flew only once when trouble sidelined Nick Fraulinos machine in a ball of smoke. When the green flag flew, Rheaume got the jump on Skinner and the two rode. Laps clicked down and 2024 Seekonk Pure Stock champion Brent Robidoux worked his t6way into third, taking up Skinners mirror. Skinner made a couple stabs at Rheaume but he couldn’t be faltered. Rheaume picked up the win in his final Super X-Car start, as he announced his intentions to move up to Street Stocks in the 2025 season.

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Marc Marquez and Tony Arbolino Race in Series of Italian Challenges of Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino

by MikeSeptember 6, 2024

– Misano World Circuit, September 6, 2024 – During the weekend of Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and Riviera di Rimini, just a few kilometers away from Misano World Circuit a very different kind of motor challenge took place, featuring Marc Marquez and Tony Arbolino. Here’s all you need to know:

– Marquez and Arbolino didn’t have their ultra-high-tech MotoGP prototypes at their disposal, but instead they competed on an Apecar, a Ciao, and a Vespa, three iconic Italian vehicles. True to popular tradition, all the vehicles had been “pimped” to reach incredible performance levels. (more…)

Dania Akeel: Rallying Through Deserts, Challenges and Life Lessons

by MikeDecember 22, 2023

With the upcoming Dakar Rally set to ignite the landscapes of Saudi Arabia on January 5, anticipation is soaring among drivers and riders preparing for this grand spectacle. Among them is Saudi rally champion Dania Akeel, a trailblazer in the multifaceted world of motorsports. (more…)

Hennessey’s 1,000-HP EXORCIST Camaro ZL1 ‘Final Edition’ Challenges Demon 170

by Lou ModestinoOctober 12, 2023

SEALY, Texas, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hennessey Performance, the world-renowned Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has announced an end-of-production limited ‘Final Edition’ series of the company’s famed EXORCIST Camaro ZL1 upgrades. (more…)