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Video: first lap at Circuit of the Americas

Posted on October 24, 2012 by MCG

It’s really on. The United States Grand Prix will indeed take place November 18 in Austin, Texas. Here’s in-car video of Mario Andretti in a Lotus 79 taking a ceremonial first lap of the brand new course.  Continue reading →

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Video: Greatest R/C car chase ever! What?

Posted on October 19, 2012 by MCG

Because you’re never too old to be childish, here’s another fun video featuring grown men playing with toy cars.  Continue reading →

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Dan Wheldon remembered

Posted on October 16, 2012 by MCG

A year ago today in Las Vegas, the racing world lost Dan Wheldon.  Continue reading →

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Bookshelf: The Unfair Advantage by Mark Donohue

Posted on October 10, 2012 by MCG

In the opinion of many, Mark Donohue’s The Unfair Advantage is one of the finest racing books ever written. MCG takes a few moments to revisit a motorsports classic. 

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The new-look 2013 NASCAR racers test at Talladega

Posted on October 4, 2012 by MCG

The new-look cars that will race in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup next year got their first test on a restrictor-plate track at Talladega this week. Here’s the story, including a big photo gallery.  Continue reading →

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More from the Milan Nostalgia Drags 2012

Posted on October 3, 2012 by MCG

Here’s a second big photo gallery from this past weekend’s Milan Nostalgia Drags in Milan, Michigan.  Continue reading →

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Video: your inner 11 year-old needs to see this

Posted on October 1, 2012 by MCG

Check out this video by producer Brenden Kent and director Paul Greer. It’s a masterpiece  in stop-motion animation called Nitro Warriors.  Continue reading →

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