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...

It was only when we'd assembled our cast of heroes for RACER's 24th anniversary issue that we noticed an obvious link: given their natural modesty and self-effacing style, none of these guys would regard themselves as heroes. In fact, they may even be embarrassed by the attention – so apologies...

Mid-stage "pit stops" could be introduced into the World Rally Championship for the first time next season.WRC manager Michele Mouton said she is aware of plans for compulsory mid-stage tire changes and wants to discuss them further. Two current rounds of the WRC are considering the move, with Rally Italy's...

Giorgio Pianta, who had a long and varied career as a test driver, motorsport manager and racer, has died at the age of 78.Although he raced in sports cars, such as the Opel Conrero he drove in the 1973 Targa Florio (pictured, TOP), the Italian is perhaps best remembered as...

Choose your favorite racecars of all time for your chance to win a large format print of your No. 1 choice, or to win a year's subscription to RACER. But first of all, try separating your personal favorites from cars that are objectively beautiful works of automotive art. RACER editor...

Choose your favorite racecars of all time for your chance to win a large format print of your No. 1 choice, or to win a year's subscription to RACER. But first of all, try separating your personal favorites from cars that are objectively beautiful works of automotive art. RACER editor...