Ken Block Rally at The 100 Acre Wood Video
Ken Block Secures Victory at Rally New York USA
Fresh off his amazing win at the 100 Acre Wood rally, Ken Block continues on his path to rally stardom by clenching first place at Rally New York USA. Not content to merely win, Block finished the final stage a full three minutes despite the dangerously wet conditions. Those of you who are unfamiliar with the shoe-mogul-turned-car-guy's career need look no farther than the insanity of his last events, matched only by the crazy antics off the track. One would think that Block is determined to become the Howard Hughes of non-oval motorsports.
Sebastian Vettel, Robert Kubica 2009 Melbourne GP Crash
In the opening race of F1 2009, Sebastian Vettel and Robert Kubica became entangled in the final few laps, resulting in race-ending damage to both cars. Racing in F1 since 2006, Vettel is the youngest F1 driver in history to qualify for pole position, win a race, score point, and incur a fine (9 seconds into his career for speeding in the pits).
Red Bull F1 Explains New 2009 Rules
In this awesome video, you can watch a 2008 F1 chassis transform to meet the 2009 rules right before your eyes. Now 2 races into the season, this year has proven to be ultra-exciting, with Button and Brawn GP taking pole position in the first two events. Get caught up with KERS, diffusers, low turbulence wings, slicks, and adjustable front aero to understand the new challenges the driver's are facing, as well as the controversial happenings on and off the track.
Project Genesis Coupe Gets Loose
The crazys over at 0-60 Mag took the time to film their project Hyundai Genesis coupe getting sideways. For those of you who typically stop reading when you read an "H" that isn't followed immediately by "onda", the Genesis coupe is Korea's first solid attempt at a mass market sports car. Available in a 306hp V6 or a 210hp Turbo inline-4, the Genesis is a direct competitor to the Infinity G37.
BTCC: Jason Plato Gets Shingo'd, Recovers Epicly
Those of you unfamiliar with BTCC probably have no idea who Jason Plato is. You're probably even more bewildered that the classing in this series would allow an FF Chevrolet race against more sports oriented BMWs. About 16 seconds into this video, you may realize what you've been missing out on. BTCC, known for it's strict budget regulations but loose chassis classifications, is known for some of the most aggressive racing to be found anywhere.
WRC Portugal 2009: Driver Flips Car 17 Times, Walks Away
Those of you who say that motorsport isn't dangerous anymore have certainly forgotten WRC. Findland's Jari-Matti Latvala took an unexpected detour during a mountainous stage at Portugal, which involved the car rolling down a hill 17 times before being stopped by a tree.
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