A cannonball record has been set at 13 days, 15 hours, and 19 minutes for a solar powered vehicle. Several young men from Michigan built their own machine called The Cannonball Sun and proceeded to create a new class of competition for the infamous cannonball run...
Automotive History
F1 Keeps It To 10 Teams, Turns Down Application From Andretti Cadillac
by Will Long | Feb 7, 2024
F1 has decided to reject the Andretti entry bid to become the 11th team in the world's top open wheel racing series. Back in 2023, the FIA gave approval for Andretti’s technical capabilities in regard to potentially joining F1. But according to F1 CEO, Stefano...
The Incredible Story Of How The Subaru Legacy Beat The World Speed Record In 1989
by Will Long | Sep 29, 2023
In 1989 Subaru crushed a rather unique world speed record. Just a year after their motorsports division had been founded (STI), Subaru was continuing to build their reputation and demonstrate their cars and tech. That meant taking on a speed record that would take 18...
How The Original NSX Got VTEC
by Will Long | Sep 24, 2023
Did you know that the original NSX was not supposed to be manufactured with a VTEC engine? It’s true. It is said that when the NSX prototype started up at the media introduction in Chicago in 1989, that the President of Honda, Tadashi Kume was not satisfied and...
Hot Rod History: Exploring American Car Culture
by Will Long | Aug 25, 2023
What Are Hot Rods? Hot rods are an iconic symbol of American automotive culture. They represent speed, style, and individuality. Customizing cars and hot rodding has a rich history that we can explore dating back to the 1930s. Hot rods are typically vintage cars...
The History Of Subaru Rally Racing
by Will Long | Dec 21, 2018
When many motorsport fans think of rally racing they think of Subaru. The Japanese car manufacturer has risen to become a legendary name in the worldwide rally scene. We thought we would fully explore the rich history behind Subaru rally racing and...
Exploring Car Culture: Tokyo’s Legendary Highway Racers
by Will Long | Nov 12, 2018
I visited Tokyo in 2017 and it was an incredible experience. I soaked up as much as I could about the local car culture. Japan is home to Subaru, one of my top favorite car brands. I was able to squeeze in a trip to the Mitaka STI Museum & Dealership...