Volkswagen has revealed the Golf GTI TCR racing car, which is eligible to compete in the TCR International Series. Loosely based on the Mk7 Golf GTI, the TCR version gets a custom pumped-out body with bulging wheel arches that accommodate 18-inch wheels, along with carbon fibre spoilers front and rear, […]
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Subaru returning to Australia Rally Championship, with Molly Taylor
Subaru Australia has announced it will return to the Australia Rally Championship this year, after a hiatus of over 10 years. Signing on as the driver is none-other-than Molly Taylor. The team, campaigned by Subaru Australia and headed by Les Walkden Rallying, will use a WRX STI NR4 in the […]
Former Ferrari boss Montezemolo speaks about Schumacher
Former Ferrari chief Luca Di Montezemolo has broken a long silence and given some poignant details of former F1 driver Michael Schumacher’s recovery. Speaking with the press, Montezemolo refused to give exact details but confirmed the German’s health has not taken a turn for the better since the accident two […]
Toyota 86 race car can be yours for under AU$70,000
Looking to get into racing? Toyota Australia has just announced the race-ready Toyota 86 race car which can be used to compete in the new one-make 86 Racing Series. How much? Well, you’ll need to fork out just under AU$70,000. This gets you a ready-to-race 86 (based on GT manual) […]
New Hyundai i20 kicks off 2016 WRC with 3rd at Rallye Monte-Carlo
Hyundai is off to a great start in the WRC, after coming home with third place in the opening round of the 2016 season at Rallye Monte-Carlo. This is now the third season Hyundai is competing in the World Rally Championship, and the first with its new-generation i20-based rally car. […]
Gazoo Racing Toyota C-HR racer planned for Nurburgring 24hr
Toyota and Gazoo Racing are teaming up again for a special project car, this time using the new C-HR mini SUV for the upcoming Nurburgring 24-hour endurance event. It hasn’t even been released on the market, yet, Toyota and its motorsport partner are already developing a racing version. It is […]
2016 Hyundai i20 WRC car revealed
Hyundai has taken the wraps off the i20 WRC, the vehicle the Korean manufacturer hopes will bring home victory in the 2016 series. The veil was lifted at Hyundai’s base in Alzenau, Germany. It will prove its worth at all 14 rounds of the 2016 WRC season, with drivers Dani […]
Toyota 86 Racing Series previewed at Sydney 500
The upcoming Toyota 86 Racing Series has gotten even more exciting with the addition of seasoned professional drivers added to the mix. Steven Johnson, Leanne Tander and Aaron Seton have been named as drivers, and performed demonstration laps in 86 race cars at the Sydney 500 at Olympic Park on […]