Tag: Racing

Mast Motorsports, ENDYN Complete Merger

Mast Motorsports has completed a merger with Ft. Worth-based cylinder head and induction specialist ENDYN (Energy Dynamics), broadening its portfolio of engine components and services. The two companies previously worked together to co-develop ENDYN’s all-new Honda cylinder heads. As part of the merger, ENDYN will relocate its current Ft. Worth facility to Mast Motorsports’ all-new… Continue reading Mast Motorsports, ENDYN Complete Merger

Mazda, Pirelli Set Record for Most Hairpin Turns in 12 Hours

With a team of four drivers behind the wheel, Mazda and Pirelli have set a world record for the highest number of hairpin turns in 12 hours of driving. The companies set the record with a first-generation Mazda MX-5, outifitted in Pirelli tires, on its 30th anniversary. The four drivers, Cyndie Allemann, Stefan Novitzki, Jan… Continue reading Mazda, Pirelli Set Record for Most Hairpin Turns in 12 Hours

Foreign Affairs Motorsport Partners with RaceChip

Foreign Affairs Motorsport is now an authorized dealer and installation specialist for RaceChip products. RaceChip is a German ECU tuner specializing in engine management software upgrades and currently offer three ECU upgrade options: the S, RS and GTS. The S option has five fine tuning mappings that are capable of increasing both hp and torque… Continue reading Foreign Affairs Motorsport Partners with RaceChip

Pirelli Debuts 18-Inch Tires for Formula 1 and Formula 2

Pirelli debuted their new 18-inch racing tires over the weekend in Monza, Italy, which will be implemented in Formula 2 next year, followed by Formula 1, which currently uses 13-inch tires, in 2021. Former F1 driver Jean Alesi demonstrated the new tires with a lap around the track in a Formula 2 car. They will… Continue reading Pirelli Debuts 18-Inch Tires for Formula 1 and Formula 2

PHOTO GALLERY: Fun & Fanfare at Pebble Beach

Once a year the most prestigious car gathering in America (and a major automotive event worldwide) takes place on the Monterey Peninsula, the Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance. The latest running (the 69th year of the elegant event) celebrated the 100th year of the British marque Bentley, with some 54 examples showing up to participate… Continue reading PHOTO GALLERY: Fun & Fanfare at Pebble Beach

Porsche Taycan Sets Record at Nürburgring-Nordschleife

Porsche test driver Lars Kern set a course record for four-door, all-electric sports cars on the 12.8-mile Nürburgring-Nordschleife, laying down a lap of seven minutes and 42 seconds in the company’s first all-electric sports car, the Taycan. The Taycan features two electric motors on the front and rear axles, giving the model all-wheel drive, as well… Continue reading Porsche Taycan Sets Record at Nürburgring-Nordschleife