From 1970 to 1980, the Ontario Motor Speedway was home to the California 500, a race that was considered to be a “mock run” of the Indy 500. Winners included Bobby Unser, Al Unser and Wally Dallenbach Sr. This is vintage footage of the 1975 race which was won by A.J. Foyt. Over the course
Launch Control is back with a brand-new season! The premiere episode, “A Cold Start” follows Subaru Rally Team USA’s David Higgins and Craig Drew defending their Rally America championship with the 2014 Sno*Drift Rally in Michigan. The episode features an excellent narration, soundtrack, visuals and some pretty nifty special effects. The 2013 rewind was very,
One of Hollywood’s first attempts at making a great movie about auto racing was Grand Prix. Released in 1966, it endeavored to show audiences what it was really like to be a Formula One racing driver starring James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, Yves Montand, Toshiro Mifune, Jessica Walter and Brian Bedford among others. Besides the
Tim Damon is one of Hollywood’s most highly regarded car-commercial directors, but that’s not where it ends. In addition to his own production company, Square Planet, Tim’s also behind Filmotechnic USA, whose business is fully integrated camera-car systems. The fleet of custom vehicles Filmotechnic USA has assembled is designed to fulfill every conceivable client need,
MotoGP descended upon Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas for a fantastic weekend of racing. Spain’s Marc Marquez won and now holds the top spot on the World Standing. Tthis was only the second race on the schedule and with sixteen left to go, it’s far too early to say he’s got the championship
We’re always looking for fun, new ways to play in snow. Snowkiting is a fairly new mash-up of skiing/snowboarding and kitesurfing, where propulsion comes from the wind instead of gravity or your mighty arm muscles. Here are highlights from the 2014 Red Bull Ragnarok at the plateau in Hardangervidda National Park, Norway. YouTube Description: Fly
YouTube Video: Just having some redneck fun at Rock Creek Racing in Booneville Arkansas. This is the best off road park by far. This redneck ride was an idea I came up with for my kids, but us adults use it more!!
YouTube Description: On board with the world’s fastest lorry fitter. Join Guy Martin for a blast through Glen Helen, Creg Willey’s, Lambfell, Cronk-y-Voddy and on to Kirk Michael and Ballaugh back in 2009. Home in time for a cuppa at this rate.
In March 2014 Peugeot announced their return to the Dakar Rally in 2015 with Carlos Sainz and Cyril Despres behind the wheel. Today, we’re thrilled to bring you first images of the Peugeot 2008 DKR. This very aggressive looking vehicle has the sleek styling we’ve come to associate with the French manufacturer, but will it
There will be no wading in slowly from the shallow end of the pool. There will be no gentle stroll through the park on the way to a quiet picnic. And there will definitely be no rest for the weary; those who found themselves scrambling until the last moment, and even beyond, before taking to
