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Why The Nürburgring is legendary. Die Nordschleife.
Why The Nürburgring Nordschliefe is legendary. And why lap times do matter to us all. It is regularly called into question why…
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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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Have career numbers made a difference in Formula 1?
Have career numbers really made a difference in Formula 1? The Australian Grand Prix marked the debut of several items of note…
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Why Porsche belongs at Le Mans in 2014, not F1
It’s been revealed that Porsche ‘would have had no alternative’ but to return to F1 had parent Volkswagen Group blocked the marque’s…
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GulfSport Racing. A 10th anniversary celebration
One of the stalwarts of Middle East motor racing, Dubai’s GulfSport Racing, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. In this article, GulfSport…
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Monster Drift: Vaughn Gittin Jr. gets nuts in his backyard!
Vaughn Gittin Jr. gives us a personal tour of his garage of toys including some important pieces of drift history. And then…
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Getting to know the Porsche 919 Hybrid
What’s in an identity? Porsche helps us find out with this video insight into the 919 Hybrid. The Porsche and Le Mans-istas…
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Epic Supercross Battle is Epic
Ride on board with riders Ken Roczen and Ryan Villopoto as they do battle in Atlanta. Ever wondered what it's like to…
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Seven themes to look out for in F1 in 2014
crankandpiston.com walks you through some of the themes to keep an eye on in Formula 1 in 2014. - 1. Wang-KERS Anatomically…
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The First NASCAR Champion. Roads & Rides
Ed Justice Jr. relives the memories of his father and uncles through the first NASCAR champion to their days working with Frank…
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Subaru WRX STI vs Stick Bomb
What happens when you pit a remote controlled Subaru WRX STI against a stick bomb? "What happens when you pit a remote…
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444hp Ford Mustang vs 36hp go-kart at Laguna Seca
444hp Ford Mustang goes head-to-head with a 36hp CR125 Honda go-kart around Laguna Seca. Who wins? What happens when you pit a…
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Porsche 919 Hybrid. In full racing colours
It’s been a long, nail-biting wait, but here it is. This is the 919 Hybrid, in full racing livery, that will take…