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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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Tony Schumacher to campaign ‘giving cars’ at last two races of 2022 NHRA season
We see a lot of specialized liveries in drag racing, a lot of the time for charities/nonprofits/general good causes, and the Maynard Family Racing team is continuing that tradition. It was announced this morning that Tony Schumacher will campaign ‘giving cars’ in Las Vegas and Pomona to close out the 2022 season. Fans will see […] More
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Is the Rolls-Royce Spectre the most important EV so far?
The idea of an electric Rolls-Royce just feels right… More
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Alfa Romeo launches historical vehicle certification program for protection and promotion of brands history
Alfa Romeo is known as a brand with a lot of history, and at the 39th edition of ‘Auto e Moto d’Epoca’ and the 1000 Miglia Warm Up USA 2022, they announced that they will be protecting that history in a new way. They have created Alfa Romeo Classiche. The heritage program with a range […] More
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Mecum Gone Farmin’ Fall Premier set to feature over 1,000 lots
In a month’s time, November 17th – 19th, Mecum Gone Farmin’ will return to Bend XPO in East Moline, Illinois for its annual Fall Premier auction. The three day auction will feature over 1,000 lots including 600 tractors, 100 vintage trucks and more than 500 lots of relics and Road Art. A few of the […] More
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Porsche launches online service to chart the origins of classic Porsches
All classic cars have an origin story. From when it was built, the way it was equipped and even where it was originally delivered. While these details are often wondered about by the owners, it can sometimes be hard to find them out. But luckily for Porsche owners it’s about to be a lot easier. […] More
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SRO Motorsports America announces 2023 schedule change, moves New Orleans event
This afternoon SRO Motorsports America announced that they have changed the 2023 schedule and shifted the date of the New Orleans event. They will now race down south on April 28th – 30th. NOLA Motorsports Park was initially added as a replacement venue last season. The fact that it’s a fast, technical circuit, combined with […] More
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Racers Edge Motorsports claim Pro/Am Championship at Fanatec GT World Challenge America season finale
The 2022 Fanatec GT World Challenge America season has come to a close and for Ashton Harrison, Mario Farnbacher and Racers Edge Motorsports, it ended with a championship. They were able to clinch after not only surviving the Indianapolis 8 hour race with assistance from third driver Christina Nielsen, but by claiming a third place, […] More
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Audi bids farewell to the V10 with 602-HP R8 GT RWD
Another famed supercar is being given a farewell with a powerful new engine and a series of track-focused upgrades. As the electric era continues to march forward, Audi has announced the R8 GT RWD, the last supercar powered by its famed combustion V10; it’s also one offering a monstrous 602-horsepower and rear-wheel-drive. The final R8 […] More
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Mecum Auctions Gone Farmin’ exceeds $6.2 million in total sales
Recently, the world’s largest vintage tractor auction company, Mecum Auctions Gone Farmin’ hosted on of the biggest tractor spectacles in history. The George and June Schaaf Tractor & Truck Museum auction, held Sept. 30th – Oct. 1st at the Schaaf Museum in Frankfort, Illinois, exceeded $6.2 million in total sales. Drawing in more than 1,000 […] More
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Mecum Auction headed to Las Vegas in November
Mecum Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction, have announced that they will be returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center, November 10th – 12th, for their sixth annual auction at this venue. There is an estimated 1,000 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, exotics, trucks, Hot Rods, customs and more expected to cross the block. […] More
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Don’t Miss the Boat: Why You Should Buy an E60 M5
Name a car that can be bought for $20,000 USD, 500 horsepower, and an available manual transmission. Go ahead, I’ll wait… If you kept coming back to the e60 M5 (2005-2010 BMW M5) it’s because there are few cars on the market that can compete in both price and power. So why haven’t you bought […] More
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My quizzes are back! Guess that Pokemon! (car edition)
Ever since the demise of our beloved DriveTribe, the community and especially the quiz community have been mostly perished. For a long time the quiz part of Shifting Lanes was broken so I stopped making them. After months of hiatus, I’ve checked back and noticed that it’s now been fixed. So it is time for […] More
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NHRA Countdown to the Championship points update
Good Afternoon race fans! Happy Monday! I thought that since we are officially halfway through the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, I would do a points update. So far the battles have been epic and the level of competition has been heightened. You definitely won’t want to miss these next three races. I had mentioned […] More
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NHRA arches into St. Louis, Torrence, Hight, Enders, Smith take home wins
Good Afternoon race fans! This weekend the NHRA made their way to St. Louis for the NHRA Midwest Nationals, the third race of the Countdown and it was not to be missed. So, timing and scoring was a little screwy today and I don’t have all the information that I normally would, so I’m going […] More
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Aston Martin Vantage on the brink of history as The Heart of Racing Team seek IMSA titles heading into season finale
This weekend as IMSA heads into it’s season finale at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 team of The Heart of Racing, Aston Martin Racing’s Seattle based partner team, will be heading in with one goal. Make history. The Heart of Racing team currently leads to GTD Class Teams Championship with Roman […] More
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Brabus P 900 Rocket: Half G-Class, half pick-up, 100% beastly
Famed German tuner Brabus have made some rather unusual modified versions of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class over its 30-year relationship with the vehicle but they’ve never made a low-slung pickup truck quite like the P 900 Rocket. The 900 horsepower half-G-Class, half-pickup is one of Brabus’ most powerful vehicles and also among its most limited. Only […] More
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Porsche Carrera Cup North America heads into season finale without titles decided
This weekend the 2022 Porsche Carrera Cup North America Presented by the Cayman Islands will end it’s season with rounds 15 and 16 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. The premier one make series has enjoyed remarkable growth in it’s second season and we can see that in the entry list for this weekend. 35 Porsche […] More
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SRO Motorsports America updates 2023 schedule
This afternoon SRO Motorsports America announced that they have made a couple of changes to the 2023 schedule. While the tracks and their sequence remains the same, two of the dates have been shifted. Now, the return to Circuit of the Americas (COTA) will take place from May 19th – 21st and the annual race […] More
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Tough weekend highlighted by Pro/Am win for Racers Edge Motorsports in Sebring
This weekend the Fanatec GT World Challenge powered by AWS was at it again with rounds 11 and 12 in Sebring. To say it was a rough weekend for the Acura NSX GT3 Evo22’s is a bit of an understatement, but there was a bright spot. Starting Saturday’s race, Ashton Harrison in the Racers Edge […] More
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NHRA pops into North Carolina Brown, Capps, Stanfield bring home wins
Good Afternoon race fans! This weekend the NHRA’s traveling circus popped (if you get this reference let me know) into Charlotte, North Carolina for the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals, the second race of the Countdown and it was not to be missed. Starting in the nitro ranks, we have Top Fuel. On the left side […] More
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Tony Schumacher and SCAG Power Equipment extending partnership to 2023 and beyond
This morning Tony Schumacher and the Maynard Family Racing team took to the media center at zMax Dragway to announce that they will be mowing through the Top Fuel field for years to come. They have extended their partnership with SCAG Power Equipment, an industry leader in commercial and residential riding, stand-on and walk behind […] More
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2023 BMW Alpina XB7 is all beast but no beauty
BMW’s in-house tuner Alpina never fails to add an extra kick to standard BMW models. Alpina’s latest work, the 630-horsepower, 180-mph XB7, truly is the SUV to end all SUVs when it comes to sheer power. However, there’s more to winning in today’s sport-performance SUV market. Looks also play a key role and unfortunately, no […] More
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Lamborghini LMDh prototype car to run V8 twin turbo hybrid engine
This morning Lamborghini Squadra Corse announced the first of it’s technical specifications for their LMDh project. This car is set to enter into the Hypercar class in the FIA World Endurance Championship and the GTP class in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. In accordance with LMDh regulations set by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), […] More
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NHRA rides into Pennsylvania for first Countdown race, Prock, Hight, Enders, Gladstone nab wins
Good Afternoon race fans! This weekend the NHRA rode into Reading, Pennsylvania for the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, the first race of the Countdown, and it did not disappoint! This race was extra special because it was the first race back at Maple Grove Raceway in a few years. Since the last time the NHRA […] More
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The $2.2M Pagani Utopia proves there is an automotive utopia
Pagani Automobili has announced their latest, from-the-ground-up flagship for merely the third time since the automaker opened their doors in 1999. The Pagani Utopia has progressed forward with highly sophisticated, artistic bodywork while retaining a classic V12 engine, manual gearbox, and analog interior. This combination is a rare one that for many will achieve automotive […] More