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BMW E46 track car update from the autocross course

The BMW E46 325i track car heads to autocross, combining a build update with a driving challenge that brings the car and ...

The Bugatti Tourbillon isn't a track car, but it sure performs like one

The Bugatti Tourbillon isn't likely to be purchased as a track car, but that doesn't mean it can't hold its own.

DALLAS’ NITRO OUTLAWS HELPED BUILD DRAG RACING’S FUTURE, AND THEY DIDN’T ALWAYS PLAY BY THE RULES

Southern California had the beaches, the hot rods and the reputation as drag racing's birthplace. But nearly 1,500 miles to ...

Aston Martin's Insane Batmobile Just Got Spotted Again, And It's Wilder Than We Imagined

Vik is the Co-Founder and former Editor at MotorAuthority, a leading U.S. website covering performance and luxury cars. Since 2025, he has contributed to CarBuzz, blending his engineering background ...

Exploring the 1962 Dodge Dart 413 Max Wedge and Chrysler's drag racing legacy

Wedge was not your average American muscle car. Under the hood was a mighty Chrysler 413-cubic-inch V8 a powerful statement ...

How to build a budget BMW track car

Discover how to transform an everyday vehicle into an affordable and fun budget track car. From selecting the right ...

How to build a budget BMW track car

Discover how to transform an everyday vehicle into an affordable and fun budget track car. From selecting the right ...

Heartland Motorsports Park named in national drag racing event schedule

A national racing event is set to return to Topeka’s Heartland Motorsports Park later this year as it is revitalized under ...

Volvo's 300-HP AWD stick-shift wagon is built for track days, not grocery runs

A 2004 Volvo V70R with 300 HP, AWD, and a 6-speed manual gets a reliability-focused engine swap to keep it on track days for ...

13 Of The Coolest Hellcat-Powered Cars, Ranked By Horsepower

There are Ferraris, Porsches, Lamborghinis, and a dozen other high-horsepower nameplates out there, but among American muscle enthusiasts, few names ignite the same raw excitement as the Hellcat. Born ...

Essential guide to building a budget track car and preparing for the track

A practical guide on how to build a budget track car and prep your vehicle for track days, covering essential upgrades like ...

“Top Dog” Competition To Kick Off Friday Night Qualifying At NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

Friday night's professional qualifying session at World Wide Technology Raceway will carry extra stakes as NHRA's quickest qualifiers battle for $7,500 in bonus money during the inaugural "Top Dog" competition, presented by USEDHOTDOGS.com, at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, Oct. 2-4. The unique new bonus program will add an entertaining twist to Friday night

Chevrolet's Camaro SS 1LE: The Track-Rat Bargain Everyone Forgot

While not as intense as the ZL1, the SS 1LE delivers track capability and genuine American muscle attitude for a bargain.

Custom headers transform this BMW E46 track build

A BMW E46 track car receives a custom exhaust setup designed to deliver a louder and more aggressive performance sound. The system combines aftermarket headers with dual 2.5-inch Magnaflow catalytic ...

Does Ford Have a Good Reason Not to Build an EcoBoost Sports Car?

A Louisiana shop proved a Ford EcoBoost can turn a Miata into a sorted 450-hp track car, raising a question Ford has already answered.

Langdon, Prock, A. Stanfield, and Herrera Win NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon won his fourth straight race of the season on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, defeating first-time finalist Will Smith in the championship round at the 15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. Austin Prock (Funny Car), Aaron Stanfield (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also

Son Beats Dad by 0.001 Seconds in NHRA Drag Racing Final

Greg Stanfield had the quicker car, but his son Aaron's reaction time gave him an NHRA victory by only one-thousandth of a ...

You’ve Never Seen a Lotus Turned Into a Circle Track Car Like This

These days, Colin Chapman is probably more famous for the maxim “simplify and add lightness” than he is for founding Lotus and putting that maxim into practice. No car exemplifies the philosophy of ...

WWT Raceway to unveil inaugural Gateway's Greatest class during NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals weekend

Eight members of "Gateway's Greatest" will be presented with custom trophies recognizing their achievements since the ...

Beckman, Langdon, T. Coughlin Jr., and Herrera Get No. 1 Spots In Front Of Sellout Crowd At NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

Funny Car’s Jack Beckman powered to the top in front of a sellout crowd on Saturday at World Wide Technology Raceway, securing his third No. 1 qualifier of 2026 for John Force Racing at the 15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), Troy Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera