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Ferrari Challenge Confirmed As Support Race At Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024

by Lou Modestino
Ferrari Challenge Confirmed As Support Race At Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024

LAS VEGAS (September 4, 2024) – FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX has confirmed Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli as a support race when the highly anticipated event returns November 21–23.  The addition of the Ferrari Challenge series to the racing schedule means ticketed fans will now see two racing series speed down the iconic Las Vegas Strip during the Las Vegas Grand Prix race weekend.

“The addition of the Ferrari Challenge series further demonstrates our commitment to delivering an even bigger and better racing event than ever before,” said Silvia Bellot, VP of Sporting and Race Operations at Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. “Last year we made the dream of racing down Las Vegas Boulevard a reality, and we are thrilled that we can now offer fans twice the racing action for the price of a single ticket. Whether it be on or off-track, we are dedicated to providing fans with a truly unforgettable experience.”
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Gas Monkey Garage and Legacy EV Collaborate on “Testa”, the Ultimate Ferrari Electro-Mod Build

by Mike
Gas Monkey Garage and Legacy EV Collaborate on “Testa”, the Ultimate Ferrari Electro-Mod Build

TEMPE, Ariz. – March 19, 2024 – Gas Monkey Garage, renowned for its automotive craftsmanship and innovation, and Legacy EV, a leader in Electric Vehicle (EV) aftermarket applications and education programs, teamed up to build “Testa”, the ultimate Ferrari Electro-Mod. Starting with an original 1989 Ferrari Testarossa, the builders at Gas Monkey Garage turned the 35-year-old supercar into a modern EV making 300 horsepower and 386 ft. lbs of torque, which is more than its original V12 engine. (more…)

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1962 Ferrari 250 GTO and 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cabriolet Named Best in Show at The Amelia

by Lou Modestino
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO and 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cabriolet Named Best in Show at The Amelia

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla., March 4, 2024 – A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO was crowned Best in Show, Concours de Sport while a 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cariolet took home Best in Show, Concours d’Elegance at the 29th annual Amelia Concours d’Elegance. The Sunday Concours concluded a week long celebration of the automobile which included auction, seminars, film viewings and several automotive events. In total, over 27,000 automotive enthusiasts visited The Amelia between February 29 and March 3. (more…)

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Le Mans Winning 1998 Porsche 911 GT1, Tour de France Winning 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Lead 275 World-Class Entries at The Amelia

by Lou Modestino
Le Mans Winning 1998 Porsche 911 GT1, Tour de France Winning 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Lead 275 World-Class Entries at The Amelia

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., February 22, 2024 – The Amelia, known by its longtime attendees and fans as “the racers’ concours,” will display hundreds of the greatest-ever road and racing machines as it welcomes guests to its 29th annual event. The four-day gathering takes place from Thursday, February 29 to Sunday, March 3, 2024. Among cars on display are race winning examples, movie heroes, supercars and vehicles replete with history. Significantly, Sunday’s Amelia Concours d’Elegance will feature 275 cars representing the best-of-the-best from automotive history. (more…)

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Four-Time World Champion Behind Wheel of the RB7 That Took Him to 2011 World Title

by Mike
Four-Time World Champion Behind Wheel of the RB7 That Took Him to 2011 World Title

Five-time Singapore winner Sebastian Vettel is once again in the headlines ahead of Grand Prix weekend after driving his RB7 championship-winner at the Nürburgring circuit. The four-time Formula One world champion was joined by a host of motorsports stars such as Scuderia AlphaTauri’s Yuki Tsunoda, 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard and F1 Academy driver Carrie Schreiner. Here is all you need to know: (more…)

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The 10 Most Beautiful Ferrari Racing Cars

by Lou Modestino
The 10 Most Beautiful Ferrari Racing Cars

Ferrari is back in motorsport! Yes, OK it’s been racing in F1 consistently since the championship began, but it’s back in proper, closed wheel racing at the very top level and we at GRR are extremely excited. The new 499P will herald a new era of Ferrari competing at Le Mans, the race that Enzo deemed far more important than F1, and we think it looks stunning. And that thought inspired us to wonder, what are the best-looking racing Ferraris ever? (more…)

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Flying Cars Are Ready To Race In Airspeeder Series Following 250th Alauda Test Flight

by Mike
Flying Cars Are Ready To Race In Airspeeder Series Following 250th Alauda Test Flight

Alauda Aeronautics, the creator and technical team behind Airspeeder, the world’s first racing series for flying electric cars, is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of its 250th Test Flight. This historic milestone for the global eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) industry validates the company’s foundational mission that racing will rapidly accelerate a mobility industry that is predicated by Morgan Stanley to be worth $1.5trillion by 2024.

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Lime Rock Park Back on Track in 2021 With Three Major Weekends

by Lou Modestino
Lime Rock Park Back on Track in 2021 With Three Major Weekends
LIME ROCK, CT (May 5, 2021) – Lime Rock Park is back on track for 2021, set to continue its long tradition of major sports car racing with three major weekends to highlight its 65th season.
After missing major spectator competition in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, the historic 1.5-mile Lime Rock Park circuit fully re-opens its scenic hillsides for race fans in 2021, maintaining a tradition that began in 1957.

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Joey Logano to Honor NASCAR Daytona 500 Winner and F1 Champ Mario Andretti With Darlington Paint Scheme

by Lou Modestino
Joey Logano to Honor NASCAR Daytona 500 Winner and F1 Champ Mario Andretti With Darlington Paint Scheme

The paint schemes for the NASCAR Darlington Throwback weekend have rolled out. Last week, reigning Cup champ Chase Elliott unveiled a paint scheme honoring Alan Kulwicki. Now, Joey Logano has unveiled another iconic paint scheme for the May race.

The Team Penske star will honor a motorsports legend in Mario Andretti with a throwback paint scheme at Darlington. Andretti is one of the very few drivers in history to win races in NASCAR, IndyCar, as well as Formula One. (more…)

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NBC Sports Presents IMSA 12 Hours Of Sebring This Saturday, Beginning At 10 A.M. ET On NBCSN

by Mike
NBC Sports Presents IMSA 12 Hours Of Sebring This Saturday, Beginning At 10 A.M. ET On NBCSN

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 17, 2021 – This Saturday, NBC Sports will present the 12 Hours of Sebring from Sebring International Raceway, beginning at 10 a.m. ET on NBCSN. The IMSA endurance race features a collection of racing superstars from across the world including Jimmie Johnson, Scott Dixon, Alexander Rossi, Juan Pablo Montoya, Simon Pagenaud, Sebastien Bourdais and Kevin Magnussen, among others. (more…)

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F1 Legend Schumacher, Longtime Indy 500 ‘Voice’ Page Elected to IMS Hall of Fame

by Lou Modestino
F1 Legend Schumacher, Longtime Indy 500 ‘Voice’ Page Elected to IMS Hall of Fame
INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, March 4, 2021 – Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher and longtime Indianapolis 500 broadcaster Paul Page comprise the 2021 class of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame.
Schumacher and Page were elected to the IMS Hall of Fame by the distinguished voting panel of 150 motorsports journalists, officials and living Hall of Fame members, chosen from a total of 14 nominees representing the Speedway’s diverse history as host to the Indianapolis 500, Brickyard 400 and, from 2000-2007, F1’s United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis.

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