“Sporty” is rarely used to describe a hybrid. With few exceptions, most vehicles that combine gas and electric propulsion might be better classified as appliances -- getting you where you want to go in relative comfort while sipping the least amount of fossil fuels possible. But it needn’t be this...

Since introducing the concept in 2014, Toyota has continued to refine the TRD Pro lineup. As a result, the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro continues to be a favorite among off-road enthusiasts. Born from Toyota’s rich motorsports heritage, Toyota has gone out of its way to ensure that all TRD...

Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack and Regional SCCA Track Events lack class rules – and that rules! That’s not to say there aren’t any rules, because safety is always job one; but when it comes to car classifications and modification allowances, the sky’s the limit. Want to...

Project cars are hard. Case in point, when we left off with our Classic American Muscle CAM-S twin-turbo V8 beast we were getting the long-block assembled, and what took a week on RACER.com was almost a year in the works. Now it’s time to work on the peripherals.The switch from...

When we last visited our Classic American Muscle CAM-S autocross project we were preparing for our first shakedown runs with the new suspension, exhaust, brakes, and interior components installed on our twin turbo 2003 Corvette Z06. While on the dyno, however, we experienced a few hiccups that were a sign...

Last week we introduced you to our Classic American Muscle CAM-S autocross project car, a 2003 Chevrolet Z06 Corvette that had been breathed on by legendary tuner John Lingenfelter. While starting with a car that came out of the Lingenfelter Performance Engineering shop would reduce our need to look for...

Last week we took a closer look at the Classic American Muscle (CAM) autocross category and we mentioned that we were starting a CAM project of our own. But even the best-laid plans are subject to delays, and some of those setbacks forced us to roll out our project later...

If you’ve been autocrossing for any length of time, you are likely familiar with rules. No matter the discipline, participation usually requires analyzing a set of intricate rules, and those rules can be downright intimidating. Certainly, there is no getting away from many of the SCCA’s rules as those are...

As much as we were impressed with and loved our time behind the wheel of the Honda Civic Type R, we will be the first to admit that it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. From its less than subtle styling to its starting price near $37,000 – that is, if...

When we sampled the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio in 2017, it was, by far, one of our favorite cars. Throughout the RACER office it was a hit, both for its bold styling and exhilarating performance – the exhaust note alone was worth the price of admission. Consequently, we couldn’t pass...