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July 25, 2011
Hybrid Function Hoon Vehicle plays the starring role in Gymkhana FOUR
Over the weekend Ken Block unveiled his new racecar in its final livery - the Hybrid Function Hoon Vehicle (“H.F.H.V.”). Block described it as an "All new car, new livery, new awesome!"
In his announcement he also confirmed that his newest Ford Fiesta race car, also known by the nickname “the hybrid”, is designed as one car to do three tasks - gymkhana, stage rally and rally cross.
July 22, 2011
Ken Block reveals details about his Gymkhana FOUR racecar
When we caught up with Ken Block in Pembrokeshire last month, we discovered first-hand what his Gymkhana FOUR racecar looked like, we even learned what it sounds like, but Ken remained tight-lipped over the exact details of its powerplant. All he would say is that it's a 'Hybrid' and that it was just as much fun as his 700-bhp Gymkhana 3 Ford Fiesta.
July 22, 2011
Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg take to the Nordschleife in the Mercedes W 196 (w/VIDEO)
It's the German Grand Prix this weekend and amongst all the promotional activities surrounding the event, one in particular stands out - especially if you're a proud German motorsport fan.
July 20, 2011
Review: Johnnie Walker – Step Inside The Circuit video series
We are always on the look-out for good-quality content that we can bring to the attention of readers and enthusiasts, saving them time searching to find it and rewarding those who create the content with an appreciative audience. That's why we built SkiddPlayer, curating the best videos produced each day and making them easier to find and share.
July 16, 2011
Unit 2 – where McLaren’s racing cars go to retire
There's a stunning set of images over at mclaren.com taken by photographer Darren Heath, which explore a secret location somewhere in the south of England that McLaren use to store their old race cars.
July 16, 2011
Audi A5 DTM concept steals BMW’s thunder (w/VIDEO)
Not wishing to be outdone by the launch of BMW's M3 DTM Concept, Audi has revealed a rendering of its own 2012 challenger - the A5 DTM Concept. Internally named "R17", the A5 DTM will replace the four-door A4 DTM with which Audi has won the DTM title four times since 2004.
July 15, 2011
BMW launches the BMW M3 DTM Concept (w/VIDEOS)
BMW have unveiled their 2012 DTM contender, on the eve of the DTM Show Event at the Olympic Stadium in Munich this weekend. The M3 DTM Concept is based on the current E92 M3 equipped with a 480 bhp V8 engine.
July 6, 2011
Mark Webber gives his thoughts ahead of the British GP at 100 mph in an Infiniti M37S (w/VIDEO)
Ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Red Bull Racing's Mark Webber took a few journalists sightseeing around Rockingham circuit and was kind enough position the Infiniti M37S to provide the most panoramic view of the Corby circuit - through the side windows.