Up until now Indy Car Racing has had a minimum weight rule on cars. However, since Danica Patrick came on the scene (100 pounds, 20 pounds less than the other two woman on the circuit) there has been a good bit of b***hing about what advantage she might get for being lighter than other drivers.

IRL is now going to require the driver's weight be included in the minimum weight for the vehicle. picked by hmtksteve 7 months ago

Logitech's latest racing wheel was meticulously designed by Logitech and Polyphony Digital, Inc., the developer of the Gran Turismo series. picked by punthe 8 months ago

Before Mark Martin retired (for the first time) from full-time Nextel Cup racing, he was asked who he would like to see take over driving duties in his No. 6 Ford.

"I'll tell you exactly who I would put in the 6 car in a heartbeat," Martin said. "Joey Logano." picked by wags273 12 months ago

The vehicle can pilot itself on city streets without a driver or even remote piloting. Now it will be put to the test in the Kentucky Derby of driverless racing: the semifinals of the Urban Challenge. picked by hisidea 11 months ago

The race that killed Scott Kalitta

Update to this earlier post picked by tacowallace 4 months ago

The official home page of the exciting sport. Includes videos! picked by Neiako 1 year ago

Whoa picked by PlimeDude 10 months ago

Doesn't get ride in the air conditioned car after all - headed for a different home instead.

Follow up to A pigeon walks into a bar... picked by suebe 1 year ago

Several people saw two black gunmen furiously pedal away from the Thompsons' estate, and one family actually witnessed the killing. The Triarsi family, who lived across the street and up on a hill, were awakened by gunshots and saw a wounded Mickey at the top of the driveway pleading, "Please don't kill my wife!" picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Sydney bus drivers have been caught on camera as they race, run red lights, speed and crash, putting passengers and other road users at risk. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Max Mosley, F1's President, is facing intense pressure to resign from his post after being implicated in a Nazi role-playing orgy. The report detailed a five-hour orgy between Mosley and five prostitutes at a house in Chelsea. picked by tdiggity 6 months ago

Although the details of the accident remain unknown at this time, the motor racing legend died during the four day Targa West rally. picked by musicgirldani 2 years ago

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian newlyweds kissing on the backseat of their hired car were unaware their chauffeur was street drag racing, until a police siren broke their romantic bliss and ended the race.

...Isn't street racing an 'off the clock' activity?... picked by bevissimo 10 months ago

It would be a shame to ban one of America's great cultural pastimes, but something needs to be done so horse racing is safer for the real athletes. picked by pappajohn1969 5 months ago

Some really fun flash racing games I found. Try drag racer V3 it's really addicting. picked by netstorm 10 months ago

Car racing is a no-no for Iranian females, but that hasn't stopped two women from finding emancipation behind the wheel. picked by suckersklub 9 months ago

I'm digging the greyhound that fell at the beginning of the race but still managed the win! picked by gnikgnok 1 year ago

The new Burnout for the Xbox 360 and PS3 has been named as Burnout Paradise. picked by TheStep 1 year ago

According to police, a 73-year old man driving a 4-door black Chevy Cobalt, drove through the main service gate at the southeast end of the airport shortly after 8:30 a.m. The man crashed right through the entry-arm gate, which was in the down position, and raced onto airport property and onto runway 9.
*Wonder where this could have happened.... picked by dollyllama 6 months ago