The European assault began with the spectacular Group B machinery, then continued with ever more outlandish machinery that piled on the power, aero and tech in the thin Colorado air.

Henri Toivonen was fast. But until he joined Lancia's World Rally Championship roster, he'd lacked winning machinery. Tragically, his brief chance to shine ended in Corsica in 1986.By today's standards of big-time World Rally Championship domination, three wins from 40 starts barely moves the needle. But within that statistical blip...

Ask a bunch of motorsports enthusiasts what defines a great car, and you'll get a whole range of replies. Many may go for “one that dominates,” but is it really so simple? There are so many factors, so many intangibles involved, that greatness really is in the eye of the...

Ask a bunch of motorsports enthusiasts what defines a great car, and you'll get a whole range of replies. Many may go for "one that dominates," but is it really so simple? There are so many factors, so many intangibles involved, that greatness really is in the eye of the...