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320kph drag race. Porsche 911 GT2 RS v Ducati 1199 Panigale
What's faster - a fast car or a fast bike? A broad question, we know. Earlier this year, Chris Harris drag raced…
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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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Michael Heywood. Mitsubishi EVO X. Part 4, Testing
It has been a few weeks now since our last update on Michael Heywood's monster EVO X build. The reason for this…
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Crankandpiston at the ‘Ring. Jaguar. Day 1
You know that scene in Cool Runnings when the Jamaican bobsleigh team arrives in Calgary for the Winter Olympics? That was my…
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Mohamed Al Mutawaa. The Rising. Red Bull. Teaser
Anyone remember a blockbuster that hit the screens during the summer that also had ‘Rising’ in the title? We’re going to assume…
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Saudi Falcons Racing. Strong Line-up for Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East
Saudi Falcons Racing are set to embark on the fourth season of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East, the leading one-make…
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8 minutes 38 seconds with Martin Brundle. Formula 1
We catch up with former Formula 1 driver and current F1 commentator Martin Brundle at the Dubai unveiling of the Infiniti FX…
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The UAE’s newest drift machine. Toyota 86. Rocket Bunny
The Toyota Emirates Drift Team has just unveiled its newest weapon - this Rocket Bunny-kitted, 600whp Toyota 86, which will be piloted…
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6min 16sec with Mark Webber. Formula 1
With a world-class Formula One venue pretty much on our doorstep (and three or four motorsport anoraks in the office), crankandpiston was…
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FastLap. Lithuania. The Nail-Biter
You think ‘motorsport’, you don’t immediately think ‘Lithuania’. Still, the boys and girls involved in FastLap would probably disagree, considering the growing…
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Nissan Delta Wing. Chris Harris. Drive
The Nissan Delta Wing is surely the single most incredible step into the 'different' for racing cars in the past 30 years.…
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Drift UAE. Pre-season Practice
Perhaps you remember the Drift UAE practice event at the Yas Marina Circuit a couple of weeks ago. Yep, the one where…
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Porsche 959. Reem Circuit. Saudi Arabia
Porsche got it wrong with the 959. Actually that's a bit harsh. They didn't get it wrong, they just missed the true…