Toyota has unveiled an exciting new upgrade for the rally-bred GR Yaris hot hatch at the Tokyo Auto Salon, with an increase in power and torque, renewed driver-focused cockpit and the debut of an eight-speed DirectShift automatic transmission.
Author: Shane Lawrie
Shane Lawrie
Head unpaid intern of Behind the Sport and former gimp at Drive Tribe, he might not be the most technical motorsport fan, but enjoys a good race!
For its third episode, ‘In The Dust’ explores the distinctive dynamics of familial bonds amidst the unforgiving desert terrain with Argentine brothers and riders on rival teams, Kevin and Luciano Benavides. They discuss whether team orders supersede family ties, and offer insights on going for glory against a brother at the world’s most challenging rally.
The Dakar 2024 competitors enter the Empty Quarter for the 48 hours against the clock stage with biouvacs set up at various spots of the stage
As a prelude to the 2024 Supercars season Brad Jones Racing is inviting fans and the local Albury community to explore their workshop on Saturday February 10.
Dunes galore were on the programme in the Empty Quarter, through which the competitors are passing during two days as part of a new stage format: 48 hours chrono. Over a special totalling 547 kilometres for the FIA crews and 625 km for the FIM riders, each competitor had to stop at 4 pm at one of the seven bivouacs dotted along the route.
Replicas of René Metge’s and Jacky Ickx’s Porsche 911s, Ari Vatanen’s 205 Peugeot and Jan De Rooy’s double-cab DAF truck all enjoy a new lease on life on the Dakar Classic.
Sunsets make for beautiful shots on any day of the week, but add in some dunes and rally vehicles .. Perfection!
As the name suggests, the Empty Quarter is not exactly teeming with conventional architectural or cultural tourist attractions. Yet, for rally-raid enthusiasts, it is a staggering treasure trove with dunes that stretch as far as the eye can see. Millions? Billions, perhaps? Who knows, it is hard to count while in the throes of sand fever
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce that Patricia (Trish) Crossin AM has been elected as an Independent Director of the ANDRA Board.
MoneyGram Haas F1 Team has appointed Ayao Komatsu as its new Team Principal with Guenther Steiner departing the organization with immediate effect, having led its operations for the past decade.