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Porsche GT3 Middle East Cup. Drivers blog. The Yas Man
There’s an early morning freshness in the air and the deserted start/finish straight has that musky asphalt smell that is uniquely Yas…
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The Middle East region is home to a number of world-class motorsport facilities. crankandpiston.com endeavours to cover the very best and brightest from both national and international racing series, from the hugely popular underground drifting events to star-studded global meetings that attract the creme-de-la-creme of the motorsport scene.
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C+P Racing // A long awaited update
It seems to have been an absolute age since we last spoke about the crankandpiston VW Golf GTi race car. So, to…
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Ken Block. Gymkhana Grid Invitational. Josh Herron
I have been a big fan of Joshua Herron and his camera skills for as long as I care to remember. From…
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UAE Drift // Remmo Niezen // Flying Dutchman
Enjoy as Remmo Niezen aka the Flying Dutchman buzzes the camera during the first "proper" drift event ever to take place within…
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UAE National Racing // UAE GTs // Yas Marina
It was the first outing of UAE National Racing in its own dedicated race at Yas Marina last weekend, and what an…
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Ken Block // Escort Mk2 // Testing Footage
When you are a global phenomenon and have the opportunity to do daily what most mere mortals can only dream about, what…
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MP4-12C GT3 // The Race Car
Remember our post about GT racing and how it was cyclical? It builds up beautifully through privateer teams and wealthy dudes just…
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F1 2010 // A look back
A stunning and evocative look back at one of, if not the best season F1 has experienced in its history. We are…
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UAE Drift // It’s off // It’s on!
I think it is fair to say that the first Official Drift event to be held in the UAE has suffered from…
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Vid of the day // RC Drift
Yes it is impressive, but is this a full on win? Or a major fail? speedhunters
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2011 // Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
The 911 GT3 RSR is the modern day pinnacle of Porsche 911 ownership. The sort of car you yearn for. The sort…
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House of Portier / TAM // UAE GTs // Round 3
The House of Portier Vette's, supported by the team at TAM Auto Engineering did it again! Two Corvettes, two class wins! As…