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Mecum Indy 2023 auction brings in $113 million in sales
Recently Mecum returned to Indianapolis for their annual flagship classic and collector car auction and for the second year in a row, achieved and overall sales total of over $100 million, bringing in $113 million with a sell through rate of 76%. This is the second highest total reached in the 36 year history of […] More
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Mecum returning to Tulsa in June with over 600 cars
This afternoon Mecum Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction company, announced that will be returning to Tulsa and the SageNet Center at Expo Square June 9th – 10th, and they will have over 600 classics, American muscle cars, Corvettes, trucks, Hot Rods, exotics, customs and more. Mecum has always attracted a wide variety of […] More
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Aston Martin celebrating Formula One success with racecar inspired look for DBX707
Today, to celebrate the current success of the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team, Aston Martin announced that they are releasing an exclusive AMR23 Edition for the DBX707, the world’s most powerful ultra luxury SUV. Named for the brand’s F1 challenger, the AMR23 Edition will create a DBX707 that shares a racing identity with […] More
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Hyundai Motorsport set to defend Nürburgring 24 Hours TCR class title with Elantra N TCR pair
The 2023 edition of the Nürburgring 24 Hours is just around the corner, May 18th – 21st, and Hyundai Motorsport is fielding a pair of Elantra N TCR’s to defend their class title. This two car effort will bring together some of the most successful Elantra N TCR drivers from around the world. In one […] More
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NHRA points update
Good Afternoon Race Fans, Another weekend of the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series is in the books, and I thought this would be the perfect time for a points update. Thus far the Pro Stock Motorcycle’s have only participated in two races, so they will have significantly less points. Top Fuel: 1.) Steve Torrence […] More
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Lamborghini celebrating 60th anniversary with three limited edition Huracáns
Lamborghini is set to celebrate their 60th anniversary soon and in preparation for the momentous occasion, they announced today that they have made three limited editions of the Huracán STO, Huracán Tecnica and Huracán EVO Spyder. All will be unveiled on April 21st during an exclusive event as part of Milan Design Week. Each model […] More
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Mecum Indy 2023 auction to feature legendary Rapid Transit Cuda
This afternoon Mecum Auctions announced that a rare and super cool vehicle will cross the block at Dana Mecum’s 36th Original Spring Classic this May (12th – 20th) in Indianapolis, Indiana. The vehicle in question is one of four original Plymouth Rapid Transit System Caravan traveling road show cars. It’s been hidden away for more […] More
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FIA WEC and IMSA return this weekend, Aston Martin Vantage aiming high on both sides of the Atlantic
This weekend the FIA’s World Endurance Championship and IMSA’s WeatherTech SportsCar Championship make their return. For all teams this is a big deal, but for AMR especially, as four of their key partner teams are competing and they are aiming high on both sides of the Atlantic. The reigning FIA WEC LMGTE Am class champion, […] More
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Mecum achieves $56 million in total sales at Glendale 2023 auction
Recently, March 28th – April 1st, Mecum was at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona for their annual classic and collector car auction. Throughout the five day auction, a total of 1,667 lots were offered with 1,226 lots being sold, a 76% sell-through rate, bringing in a total of $56 million. There were quite a […] More
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NHRA rides into Pomona, Ashley, Hagan, Glenn pick up wins
Good Afternoon Race Fans! This weekend the NHRA made their way to Pomona, California for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at the newly minted In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. This weekend as a whole has been wild, there’s been so much going on and it really was not one to be missed. One really cool thing […] More
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BMW NA Customer Racing kicking off SRO season in style, name Samantha Tan BMW M Motorsport Ambassador
This weekend the BMW of North America Customer Racing teams, along with a dozen BMW M4 GT4, BMW M4 GT3 and five BMW M2 CS race cars will be kicking off the opening rounds of the 2023 SRO season at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California. The GT World Challenge America field will feature two strong […] More
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NHRA enjoys final race in Arizona, Ashley, Hight and Caruso pick up wins
Good Afternoon Race Fans! This weekend the NHRA rode into Phoenix, Arizona for the final Dual in the Desert and what a race it was. The NHRA has been coming to Phoenix for nearly 4 decades and the fans came out in droves, selling the place out. Though it was the final race, something new […] More
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Ron Capps joins 2023 Drag Racing Sponsorship Summit as featured panelist
This afternoon, three time NHRA Funny Car world champion and team owner, Ron Capps, proudly announced that he will be joining the 2023 Drag Racing Sponsorship Summit as a featured panelist. The virtual event, hosted by motorsports marketing guru Alex Striler, will be held on Tuesday, March 28th from 4 – 7 pm PT via […] More
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Lego Icons launching Classic Land Rover Defender 90 set
In the recent years Lego has come on strong with their vehicle sets and it’s been a big hit with both Lego fans and car enthusiasts. Today, they announced another set into their lineup and it looks epic. In collaboration with Defender to celebrate 75 years of Land Rover, Lego is launching the Lego Icons […] More
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NHRA kicks of 2023 season, Salinas, Hagan, Coughlin Jr and Herrera grab wins
Good Afternoon Race Fans, We’re back! This weekend the NHRA kicked off the Camping World Drag Racing Series in style at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Florida. Both the fans and the drivers/teams were raring to go as the staging lanes were full and the grandstands were sold out and let me […] More
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CTS Custom Trailers to support Maynard Wilkerson Racing Funny Car team
This weekend kicks off the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season which means that drivers and teams are making the last of their preseason sponsorship announcements. Today, fan favorite and driver of the Maynard Wilkerson Racing Funny Car, Tim Wilkerson, became the most recent driver to do so. Tim has been well known […] More
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Honda unveils all new Civic Type R Pace Car
Today, in preparation for the NTT IndyCar Series season opener this weekend at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Honda unveiled the all new 2023 Honda Civic Type R Pace Car. Honda Pace Cars have been used for IndyCar competition since 2006, and this new car is the most powerful in the Type R’s […] More
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Mecum returning to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
With $66.3 million in total sales on a 78% sell-through of 1,657 lots in Glendale in 2022, Mecum Auctions have announced that they will be returning to State Farm Stadium on March 28th – April 1st. This will be their fifth annual auction in Glendale and this years will have an estimated 2,000 vehicles and […] More
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Joe and Cathi Maynard launch JCM Racing Driver Development program
Today, team owners Joe and Cathi Maynard announced the launch of an exciting new program, the JCM Racing Driver Development program. In addition to their NHRA Camping World Series Top Fuel and Funny Car entries, piloted by Tony Schumacher and Tim Wilkerson respectively, JCM Racing will be lending support to three up and comers in […] More
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Porsche 911 GT3 RS Tribute to Carrera RS Package has made it’s first US appearance
In 2022 Porsche announced that they would be paying homage to one of the most iconic 911 models with the 911 GT3 RS Tribute to Carrera RS Package. Today it made it’s first appearance in the US and was shown to members of the media. Though today was for the media, the initial public viewing […] More
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Mecum On Time to offer racing posters, farming collectibles and music memorabilia
Mecum Auctions announced today that over the next several weeks and beyond through their online only auction platform, Mecum On Time, they will be offering collections featuring Formula One Grand Prix, road and endurance racing posters, farming collectibles and music memorabilia. There are more than 400 items available from these collections and they will be […] More
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Mecum Gone Farmin’ announces Gene Olson truck collection
This afternoon, Mecum Gone Farmin’ made an exciting announcement for fans and collectors alike. An assemblage of 11 vintage, collectable trucks from a lifelong collection built by Gene Olson and his late wife June, will be joining the powerhouse lineup at the upcoming Gone Farmin’ Spring Classic Auction, set to take place March 24th – […] More
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Hennessey introduces supercharged ‘H700’ C8 Corvette, surpass 2023 Z06 in torque
Hennessey, Texas based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, is no stranger to put their mark on beloved vehicles and they’ve done it once again. They have supercharged America’s premier mid-engine sports car. The all new Hennessey Supercharged H700 Corvette C8 Stingray, has been fitted with what can only be described as a muscular blower […] More
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Venture Engineering making history, entering Pikes Peak Hill Climb with Aston Martin Vantage GT3
When you think of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, it’s easy to get lost in the history and majesty of it, and today, a little more history has been made. British firm Venture Engineering announced today that they will be entering the 2023 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with the Aston Martin Vantage GT3, […] More
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The Racers Group to compete in GT3 in SRO’s Fanatec GT World Challenge America
Today The Racers Group, TRG, announced that they will not only be competing in the Fanatec GT World Challenge series in the Pro/Am class, but they will be returning to the Aston Martin Racing platform to do so. Veteran TRG driver Derek DeBoer will be teaming up with Aston Martin Racing Team Professional Driver Ross […] More
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Mecum Kissimmee 2023 brings in $234 million in sales, eclipses previous years record
Mecum kicked off 2023 in with their annual 12 day run at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida, and this year they made some history. They have become the first ever auction to exceed $200 million in consecutive years, bringing in a staggering $234 million this year. The $234 million, which eclipses last years $217 […] More
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Bring a Trailer announces Local Partner program
This morning enthusiast community and automotive auction platform Bring a Trailer announced their new program, Local Partners, a growing national network of independent auction preparation service providers. Developed to increase convenience and support for sellers, this program will help sellers enhance the preparation and presentation of their vehicles to help maximize the performance of their […] More
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Hyundai announces 2023 US racing program, highlighted by IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge return
To round out the week, Hyundai has announced their 2023 US racing program. Highlighted by a return to the popular IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, they are back once again with reigning IMPC champions Bryan Herta Autosport and with Deily Motorsports in pursuit of a fourth consecutive manufacturers championship title. They will also be competing in […] More
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Porsche Experience Center Atlanta to open new track in April
This morning Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) announced that the Porsche Experience Center Atlanta (PEC) will be opening a second driver development track to the public. Opening on April 1st, this second track, which has been designed by Tilke, will effectively be doubling the length of the existing driver development course. Offering 90 minute driving […] More
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Hennessey Christmas tradition, takes Christmas tree to needle-stripping velocities
Texas based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, Hennessey have attained a new unofficial holiday record. Under the watchful and of course impartial eye of jolly old Saint Nick, they drove their Venom 1000 Mustang GT500 to a velocity of 192 mph with an illuminated Christmas tree strapped to the roof. Based on the most […] More
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Ron Capps Motorsports promotes Tom Buckingham to Assistant Crew Chief
At the end of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Series season, longtime crew chief John Medlen announced that he was retiring. This not only leaves a hole in drag racing, but it meant that Ron Capps and the RCM team were going to have some huge shoes to fill. For the past six seasons John […] More
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Mecum Kansas City Auction reaches 14.9 million in sales
The first weekend of December, 1st – 3rd, Mecum Auctions headed to Kansas City, Missouri. With 701 vehicles in total crossing the block, a 74% sell- through rate was achieved with a total of $14.9 million in overall sales. The main attraction Red C4/ZR1 Low-Mile Corvette Collection of 15 vehicles sold in its entirety for […] More
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AB Motorsports announces partnership with Factory Motor Parts and their FVP brand
If you are familiar with the world of motorsports then you know that this week is PRI, the Performance Racing Industry show. It’s where all the brands, manufacturers and drivers gather to hang out and usually make an announcement or two. And that is what three time Top Fuel champion Antron Brown and AB Motorsports […] More
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Could NASCAR be going to Saudi Arabia?
Some interesting comments by the organizer of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix have suggested so… More
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Just in time for the holidays, Mopar has released new holiday items, plus a 2022 gift guide
When it comes to holiday shopping, we all have people in our lives that are super easy to buy for and people who are super difficult to buy for. However, if that person happens to be an automotive enthusiast, Mopar has you covered this season with everything from branded apparel to lifestyle products and holiday […] More
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BRC Racing Team and Hyundai Motorsport seal 2022 drivers’ and teams’ titles in FIA WTCR
BRC Racing Team, a Hyundai Motorsport customer, have ended their season in an epic fashion, by winning their first ever double title in WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup. This was made possible in two parts, by Hyundair Elantra N TCR driver Mikel Azcona being crowned the 2022 drivers’ winner and BRC Hyundai N […] More
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NHRA Champion Antron Brown partnering with Sturdiwheat for Bottomless Breakfast Subscription Program
This weekend it was announced that three-time NHRA Top Fuel Champion Antron Brown is partnering with Sturdiwheat, a Red Wing, Minnesota based maker of all natural dry baking mixes, and it’s Bottomless Breakfast program. Antron knows how important it is to start race day with proper nutrition and a full belly, so this partnership makes […] More
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Collector cars for Mecum Kissimmee 2023 continue to climb, nears goal of 4,000
When Mecum Auctions heads to Kissimmee, Florida, January 4th-15th at Osceola Heritage Park, they will hopefully do so with a record number of vehicles. The addition of 50 investment grade vehicles from the main attraction, Rick Grant III Estate Collection, pushed the total number closer to their ultimate goal of 4,000. Those that will headline […] More
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The ’67 by Charge Cars making it’s public debut at the 2022 LA Auto Show
British car maker Charge Cars will continue in their mission to take the US by storm when the ’67 makes it’s public debut and goes on display at the 2022 LA Auto Show. Running from November 18th – 27th, the show will give classic car fans and performance enthusiasts a chance to see the iconic […] More
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2022 NHRA Champions
Good afternoon race fans! This weekend the NHRA held their last race of the 2022 season, the Auto Club NHRA Finals, and as dramatic as it was, champions were crowned. I thought this would be a good time to give a break down of each champions season, so let’s get into it. Top Fuel Champion: […] More
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Mike Neff joining Tony Schumacher and Maynard Family Racing in 2023
It might be the first day of the off season, but the Maynard Family Racing team has wasted no time in making an announcement for next season, and that announcement is that crew chief Mike Neff and Tony Schumacher have reunited and he will be joining the team in 2023. Throughout the weekend, the rumors […] More
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Tony Schumacher to campaign A Soldier’s Child dragster on Veteran’s Day weekend
This weekend Tony Schumacher and the Maynard Family Racing team will take on the NHRA Finals in Pomona, California, and they will do that with a special livery. This livery is their second of two ‘giving car’ liveries, and will feature A Soldier’s Child. By running this livery, JCM will be raising funds and awareness […] More
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The last Ford Escort Cosworth ever made has been auctioned
It ended up selling for 53,700 Euros! More
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Red Bull now has a new corporate structure – and it includes a new boss for the Formula 1 teams
Oliver Mintzlaff will be in charge of both Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri. More
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A drive into uncharted territory; two special Porsche 911’s have begun a unique journey of exploration
For almost 60 years the Porsche 911 had found itself in extreme situations both on the open road and on the track and now a new chapter is being written. A pair of special, experimental 911’s are being tested in uncharted territory. There are no roads, incredibly thin air, far below freezing temperatures and no […] More
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MINI USA launching manual driving school
This week MINI USA announced that they are bringing back the fun of driving a manual by launching their new project, the MINI Manual Driving School at the BMW Performance Center in Thermal, California. This comes after MINI confirmed that manual transmissions will be returning to specific models for November production. While manuals, for many […] More
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Nico Rosberg has been fired from a German TV show
The reasoning behind why could be seen as pretty damning! More
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The first GMC Hummer EV has arrived in the UK
It’s an Edition 1 model and the estimated price for a UK buyer is… quite a lot! More
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When legends meet legends, Emerson Fittipaldi and Jenson Button come together with Lotus at Hethel
There are some names in motorsports that are synonymous, Porsche and Penske, McLaren and Senna and Lotus and Fittipaldi. And this week Lotus and Fittipaldi came together once again. Emerson Fittipaldi, along with Jenson Button, spent the week at Hethel, the home of Lotus, testing their new car, the all-electric hypercar, Evija. Emerson and his […] More
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Is Bernie to blame for F1 tribalism?
Did the ultra-exclusive environment of the Bernie era mean that fans were just never told what the boundaries were? More
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