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  • Toyota presents new Tundra TRD

    2021 Toyota Tundra NASCARToyota unveiled its new race truck for the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season. This is the first time that Toyota will campaign the Tundra TRD Pro as a Daytona racecar.

    Furthermore, Toyota continues to be the only OEM that campaign three different body designs across the NASCAR’s top three series. With the Toyota Camry TRD Next Gen Cup Series car that debuted in May, Toyota will campaign with two new bodies for the 2022 season. The Toyota Supra will continue to compete in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

    The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series has always been extremely important to Toyota not only in our history but our focus at our dealerships, said Paul Doleshal, group manager of motorsports for Toyota Motor North America. “The launch of the new Tundra is a really exciting time for our entire organization, so to be able to reflect that new styling in our NASCAR Tundra with the TRD Pro design is a reflection of the importance of the series to all of us and allows us to continue ensuring our on-track production resembles its production counterparts that can be found in our Toyota showrooms.

    Toyota’s commitment to the Camping World Truck Series is approaching two decades. Since 2004, Toyota has claimed eight drivers and 11 manufacturer’s championships. Earlier this season at Daytona International Speedway, Ben Rhodes drove the Tundra to victory lane for the 200th time. Toyota is on pace this season to earn a 12th manufacturer’s championship on the strength of 12 victories to date. Six of the 10 drivers that qualified for this season’s Truck Series Playoffs compete full-time in Tundras.

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    All of us at Kyle Busch Motorsports are proud to have carried the Toyota Tundra badging since we started this race team, said Kyle Busch, team owner of Kyle Busch Motorsports. “Toyota and TRD are always working with us to ensure we’re as competitive as possible on the race track, but also ensuring that the body styling of our Tundras matches what fans can buy in their dealerships. The new Tundra is really aggressive looking, and it’s great to see that reflected in our NASCAR Tundras with the TRD Pro badging for the 2022 season.

     

  • Chevy team reveals the 2017 NASCAR XINFINITY race car. Check it out!

    2017 Chevrolet NASCAR XINFINITY Series Camaro SSAs the Camaro marks its 50th anniversary, Chevy team announced the sixth-generation of Camaro SS that will serve as the main vehicle in NASCAR XFINITY Series in the upcoming season.

    The heavily revised race vehicle was first shown at Daytona International Speedway ahead of Subway Firecracker 250 event, presented by Coca-Cola. The official race debut is scheduled for February at the 2017 season’s NASCAR XFINITY Series kickoff race at Daytona.

    2017 Chevrolet NASCAR XINFINITY Series Camaro SS

    2017 NASCAR XFINITY Series Camaro SS has undergone some comprehensive experiments and tests, both in laboratory and on the racetrack which results on refined shapes, fine lines and overall sleek design. We see a clean body with detailing reduced to the minimum: there are straightforward lines, some curves and of course, we see the confident and race-ready stance.

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    And what about the NASCAR XFINITY Series? This event showcases some of world’s most gifted drivers and is a place that captures their glorious moments and ignites legacies. Chevy drivers, for example, have captured five NASCAR XFINITY Series and since the brand started participating in the race in 1982, teams have won a total of 408 victories : this is the brand with most titles won in the NASCAR history so far.

    2017 Chevrolet NASCAR XINFINITY Series Camaro SS

    2017 Chevrolet NASCAR XINFINITY Series Camaro SS

    So, how do you like the vehicle?

    2017 Chevrolet NASCAR XINFINITY Series Camaro SS
    2017 Chevrolet NASCAR XINFINITY Series Camaro SS
    2017 Chevrolet NASCAR XINFINITY Series Camaro SS
    2017 Chevrolet NASCAR XINFINITY Series Camaro SS

    Source: Chevrolet 

     

  • Toyota Will Celebrate Numerous Successful Events at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

    Toyota comes up with a promising and exceptional lineup of race cars, rally cars and road cars, that will be presented on this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The reason? The well-known bran will celebrate its incredible success on the road for numerous years.

    Now, Toyota will return to the Goodwood Festival of Speed with the car drivers, who made history on the track. Toyota Gazoo Racing and the World Champion driver Anthony Davidson and the British squad member Mike Conway will share some driving duties with the special TS040 Hybrid, still fresh from Le Mans 24 Hour race.

    Furthermore, Goodwood event will witness some speed runs by the Camry race cars from NASCAR series, that will be representing Red Bull Racing, that are indeed Michael Waltrip Racing and Kyle Busch Motorsport teams. In fact, Mike Skinner will also demonstrate his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Tacoma and his ultra-rapid Pikes Peak Celica. Nice, huh?

    For the past three decades Toyota team has achieved numerous victories and success in many fields and now, just for the festival, the brand will include runs with Celica TE27, RA40, ST205, ST185 and the incredible TA64 Group B car, plus the WRC Corolla and John Midgley’s AE86.

    SEE ALSO: One-Off Toyota GT86 Collection Pays Homage to its Heritage

    Furthermore, Toyota’s GT86 will be the main eye-catcher in the show, when the curtains raise on 25 June. There will be a fleet of six coupes, that will be available for customer driving,  that will include the Shelby 2000GT, Castrol Celica GT-Four and IMSA GTU Celia.

    And for anyone, who still wants more, will be happy to hear, that the GT86 Drift Experience will be back in action. As you might know, last year, more than 300 people enjoyed the chance to get some sideways. The GT86 will also be displayed at the Toyota pavilion and will offer a taste of what this monster can deliver with a special driving simulator. Furthermore, visitors will have the chance for a close-up view of the 2000GT from the 60s and a Supra from the 80s. The latest Aygo and the TS040 Hybrid will also be presented on the show.

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    Source: Toyota

  • Jeff Gordon Sits behind the Wheel of Corvette Z06 for Indy 500

    Jeff Gordon is not an unknown name for the motorsport enthusiasts. But if you are not among them, maybe it is a nice idea to tell you that he is a five-time Brickyard 400 winner and four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion. Why these facts are so important? Gordon will be driver behind the steering wheel of a Corvette Z06 pace car. This will happen at the 99th edition of Indy 500 mile race on May 24 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

    Another interesting fact about the even and Corvette, is that this particular model was a pace car a total of thirteen times. Chevrolet, in general, has participated in the race with a pace car exactly twenty-six times.

    SEE ALSO: Accord Safety Car to Pace Verizon IndyCar Series 

    Thanks to Chevy’s 650 horses and seven-speed manual, the specific race-oriented chassis system and impeccable characteristics, Gordon won’t have any problems in being the first car in the race. As you can see from the pictures, the car features an Arctic White exterior paint scheme and one-off Indy graphics, while the interior is decided in Adrenaline Red. Safety strobe lights are also included in the special package.

    To remind you, the new Corvette Z06 is driven by the LT4 supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine. It produces no less than 650 horsepower (485 kW) at 6,400 rpm and 650 lb-ft of torque (881 Nm) at 3,600 rpm. If this does not speak anything to you, well the numbers only say that this is the most powerful production GM car.

    As an option, Chevy is offering the Z07 package, which enables 0-60 mph acceleration in 2.95 seconds and braking in only 99.6 feet as well as some styling components. In addition, Z06 is also equipped with Performance Data Recorder. It allows those driving the vehicle to record HD video of their driving experiences on and off the track.

    2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Indy 500 Pace Car
    2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Indy 500 Pace Car
    2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Indy 500 Pace Car
    2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Indy 500 Pace Car

    Source: Chevrolet  

  • The 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 – raw power for all car enthusiasts

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    If you look back in time you will easily discover a number of popular, even iconic muscle cars. Today many of them still serve their owners and each one of them has a story to tell. But did you know that there are muscle cars, situated on top of muscle cars? That is, they are improved versions? Like the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 that’s an enhanced version of the regular Ford Mustang of that age? Don’t worry if you failed this little test – now we are going to tell you something more about this great car.

    Just like many cars in its class the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 has a story to tell and it’s a long and interesting one. Designed to compete in SCAA’s Trans-Am series, the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 carries strength and adrenaline in its veins right from the start. The car is an improved, more powerful version of the standard Ford Mustang of that time period and it even features a few more upgrades compared to the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302, which was the first model ever produced. Despite all the years that have passed by the importance and popularity of the car are still here as the Ford Mustang Boss 302 was once more produced as a modernized model in the years 2012 and 2013.

    But what makes the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 such an icon? The answer is simple: everything! The car is a powerful animal even for today’s standards and do we need to tell you how valued it is nowadays? Built in limited numbers 40 years ago the vehicle is a hotly contested item if you happen to see it somewhere for sale and highly valued by collectors who keep one such Mustang here and there. The improvements featured in the 1970 year model add some spice to the picture too. The car is powered by a 4.9-liter V8 gasoline engine that outputs 290 HP (213 kW) and 290 lb-ft (393 Nm) of torque; the same engine is found in the year 1969 model. But like we said, the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 has been touched here and there. For example the car comes with a diameter reduction of the intake valve from 2.23 inches (5.66 cm) to 2.19 inches (5.56 cm), which increases low-end torque for slightly better initial acceleration. Another change from the year 1969 model is that there is an increase in the engine compression ratio too – from 10.5:1 to 10.6:1. The most important change regards the water pump – it is moved to the driver’s side, which also means changes in the radiator and the plumbing. The pump features 0.75-inch ball bearings to improve durability and a ceramic-faced impeller seal. The rest of the engine changes include an updated pulleys system, new accessory brackets, a new vibration damper and more. What’s even better is that even nowadays, more than 40 years after the debut of the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302, there are engine parts everywhere so fixing the engine in case of need should not be a problem.

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    An engine is nothing without a transmission so here it is – the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 features a 4-speed Toploader manual transmission but don’t hope to find one with an automatic gearbox as it was never offered even as an option. To make things a bit more interesting Ford offered the manual transmission in two versions – with wide-ratio or with close-ratio; both are easy to identify by code – close-ratio is code 6, while wide-ratio is code 5. Both of them offer a Hurst T-handle shifter. The transmission is said to be very durable as with time passing by it became the basis for today’s NASCAR Jerico transmissions. Even if you encounter problems, you can easily rebuild it – parts are plentiful and a master repair kit costs only around USD 140.

    A powerful engine needs powerful brakes or otherwise how will you stop? Well, the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 provides them. The car has power front vented discs that are strong enough to stop the car that weighs 3200 pounds (1453 kilograms) from 60 mph (97 km/h) to zero in just 112 feet (34 meters). You’d better wear a seat belt or you’ll fly through the windshield if you attempt this somewhere! The rear brakes are cast-iron drums – an industry standard. Just like all other car systems that we have mentioned so far, the brakes can be easily serviced – you can find pads, new drums and cylinders for much less than USD 100. In addition to that you can find rear brake disks in aftermarket shops.

    We can’t continue the description of this great car if we don’t say a few words about its chassis and interior. The chassis of the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 is also a bit upgraded thanks to its Trans-Am origin. The car features “competition” suspension that consists of an independent front, tube shocks, coil springs rated at 320 lbs/inch and an anti-roll bar. There are rear leaf springs and staggered tube shocks that handle the rear load and an anti-roll bar that is not included in the year 1969 model. Unfortunately the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 does not come with power steering as standard; available as an option it does not require much else than standard maintenance.

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    The description of this great and iconic car will not be complete if we do not say a word about what you will find inside the car. The 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 is a muscle car but it knows how to be gentle and that’s why it treats you with a comfortable interior. Colored in black as standard the interior offers high-back, vinyl-clad bucket seats and instrument gauges that fit the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 as a muscle car. The only things that are missing are the full-length console and the tach and trip odometers but they were offered as options back in the day. If you are lucky enough you will be able to choose among different colors for the full-length console too. On the outside you will find faux vents that underline the racy front end, reflective back stripes that come out of hood stripes at the aft edge, Boss 302 decals and other similar goodies. After all a muscle car does have to look like a muscle car, right?

    The 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 does look and feel great, doesn’t it? Unfortunately like with everything else we have to go back to real life. Only 6318 such Mustangs were produced decades ago and as you can imagine they are hard to find nowadays. Even if you encounter one of them prepare to spend between USD 46,500 and USD 105,500 on the car depending on its condition and looks. This is not cheap but at the same time the car is worth it. You not only get a muscle car, you get a living icon. If the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 is your dream, then go for it – after all dreams exist to get fulfilled, don’t you think?

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    1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
    1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
    1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
    1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

  • Chevrolet SS Performance Sedan

    NASCAR-Chevrolet-SS-thumbIt’s official: Chevrolet are going to have a V8 RWD performance sedan back in it’s fleet. It will be called the Chevrolet SS and, as a class, will slot right above the Impala. It will also provide the base for Chevrolet’s NASCAR Sprint Cup racecar which is set for a debut at the 2013 Daytona 500.

    “As a passionate race fan and performance enthusiast, I am thrilled that Chevrolet will deliver a true rear-wheel-drive NASCAR racecar in the SS that is closely linked to the performance sedan that will be available for sale,” said Mark Reuss, president of GM North America. “The Chevrolet SS is a great example of how GM is able to leverage its global product portfolio to deliver a unique performance experience that extends beyond the track. I am personally looking forward to driving it.”

    Not much to think about here, except that name – the SS. Back in the days, Chevrolet used to label their performance edition with a Super Sport designation. First appeared in 1957 on a Corvette prototype race car, it stuck on and became a synonym for power, performance and exclusivity. The firs production car to come with an SS edition was the 1961 Impala – only 453 were ever made and all of them had their chassis and suspension revised, power brakes (big deal back then), a tachometer on the steering wheel column and some flashy wheels. One of the Last SS models to come from Chevrolet is the 2010 Camaro. Now, when the upcoming V8 rear-wheel-driven, sedan is a full-blown SS, one has to wonder if it lives up to it’s name. Also, Chevrolet should consider coming up with a new name if they are going to make a hardcore version of the SS (SS SS) would be kind of redundant.

    The production Chevrolet SS will start as a MY 2014 with production starting late in 2013, so there will be more updates to come. In the mean time catch a glimpse of the camouflaged NASCAR Chevrolet SS provided by the company itself.

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    Chevrolet SS

    Source: Chevrolet

  • 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Dodge Charger to compete in NASCAR

    2013-NASCAR-Sprint-Cup-Dodge-Charger-THUMBSRT Motorsports has just showed the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Dodge Charger that will compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series next season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS). What the designers basically did is to expertly incorporate the Dodge Charger Features into the racing version. From the beginning they have worked in collaboration with NASCAR. From NASCAR they got all the basic specifications. However, the manufacturers also wanted a new look of to venture beyond the look of the current race car. The design and engineering group of Dodge transformed the Dodge Charger street version into the race car. In fact, the Dodge Charger street car is the only rear-wheel-drive model in Sprint Cup competition that is available with a V-8 engine. In addition, NASCAR eased rules on where manufacturers could put glass and solid body pieces. That freed designers and engineers to make the “greenhouse,” the area above the doors, hood and truck lid, more closely resemble production cars. Rules were also made lighter for the front and rear, and especially the sides, allowing the character lines that come directly from the street car. The 2013 Dodge Charger race car design is a great example of what the public is looking forward to seeing on the race track. In conclusion, 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Dodge Charger is a product which will be easily identifiable on the track without compromise in the area of competition.

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    2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Dodge Charger
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    2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Dodge Charger
    2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Dodge Charger

    Source: Dodge

  • 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Car

    Ford is going back in NASCAR with the 2013 Ford Fusion Sprint Cup car, which was unveiled as part of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour. It is specially created by Ford designers in an effort to bring brand identity back to the sport.

    Featuring a completely redesigned sleek new silhouette and fresh face, the 2013 Fusion Sprint Cup car was designed to be the face of a new era of stock car racing.

    ”We wanted Fusion to be the car that helped return ‘stock car’ to NASCAR.” said Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing.

    “I think fans, when they see the car, are just going to smile and cheer. It is going to reengage them with the sport and make the sport better because there is just something natural about seeing race cars that look like cars in their driveways.”, he added.

    Ford Design Center staff, led by Garen Nicoghosian, and Ford aerodynamicist Bernie Marcus, spent the past year doing the early design development, freeing up the Ford race teams to concentrate on weekly NASCAR competition.

    The new NASCAR Fusion entries will be tested throughout the 2012 campaign in preparation for their racing debut at the 2013 Daytona 500 in February.

    New 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Car
    New 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Car
    2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Car
    2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Car
    2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Car
    2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Car

    Source: Ford

  • RK Collection Toyota Camry NASCAR Edition at the SEMA

    The RK Collection Toyota Camry NASCAR Edition makes its official debut at the 2010 SEMA Show. 

    This is a special version two-door Camry NASCAR Edition, which was developed by RKC featuring TRD.

    It is powered by 5.8 liter TRD NASCAR V8 engine with 680hp at 8500RPM. It is mated to a Tremic T-56 Magnum six-speed manual transmission with a Ram dual-disc street clutch. (more…)

  • 2011 Ford Mustang V-6’s fuel efficiency test

    In order to demonstrate the new 2011 Ford Mustang V-6’s power and in the same time exclusive fuel efficiency levels, four Mustang engineers, along with the NASCAR driver David Ragan, will attempt to drive more than 1,000 laps, or 533 miles, at Bristol Motor Speedway on a single tank of fuel. (more…)

  • The World’s Best Drivers And Riders Gather At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed To Entertain The World’s Best Dads

    With Father’s Day just weeks away (Sunday 21 June), Goodwood is encouraging all good sons and daughters to show just how much they appreciate their dad, by treating him to a visit for this year’s Festival of Speed, being held at Goodwood House from 3-5 July.

    The Festival of Speed is firmly established as the world’s biggest celebration of the history of motor sport. Your hero (your dad) will be able to see a huge number of his favourite motor sport heroes in action, as many compete against the clock on the challenging 1.16-mile Goodwood Hill. (more…)

  • 2010 ROUSH 427R Mustang

    The ROUSH 2010 427R™ Mustang will be the first in the lineup of new ROUSH® 2010 Mustangs to have a ROUSHcharger® installed which boosts the horsepower to 435 and offers 400 lb.-ft. of torque. (more…)