Speeding into the Future: Ben Taylor Unveils Thruxton’s Revamped ‘Superfunk’

The latest Autosport National Podcast focuses on Thruxton, including a review of the Thruxton Retro event and other developments at the Hampshire speedbowl. Group National Editor Stephen Lickorish and Ben Taylor, chief executive of the British Automobile Racing Club, discuss the thinking behind the historic racing festival and its ‘superfunk’ title. The event attracted impressive grids and featured off-track activities for the whole family. The new Woodham Hill vantage point is analyzed, with Taylor explaining the inspiration behind it. If you want to stay updated on UK motorsport, check out…

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Exploring the Unlikely Revival of South African Grand Prix Racing

Last week, the Kyalami circuit in South Africa received FIA approval to upgrade to Grade 1, a vital requirement for hosting a Formula 1 grand prix, signaling a significant step towards F1’s return to the country. The venue now has three years to complete the necessary upgrades, including run-off area adjustments, barrier enhancements, and new kerbs, marking a key milestone. Despite this progress, the momentum for a potential race in South Africa appears to be moving slowly, with uncertainties surrounding the planning process and timeline, raising doubts about the realization…

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The Legal Showdown: NASCAR Faces Off Against Concerned Teams in Battle Over Financial Transparency

The legal battle between 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports, and NASCAR continues to intensify this week, as Judge Kenneth D. Bell denied the teams’ request to dismiss NASCAR’s countersuit. Particularly intriguing is the ongoing struggle to obtain financial data from the chartered teams that signed the 2025 Charter Agreement. NASCAR is demanding financial documents dating back over a decade from 12 organizations, even those not directly involved in the lawsuit. This case revolves around allegations of antitrust violations and an illegal monopoly by NASCAR and the France family, according to…

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Unveiling Toyota’s Le Mans Legacy: The Unconquerable Autosport 75

The Toyota GT-One, a groundbreaking car in the GT1 category, tragically never managed to secure a race win despite its potential to triumph in the three events it competed in. Misfortune plagued the GT-One’s Le Mans 24 Hours campaigns in 1998 and 1999, as well as the Fuji 1000Km in 1999, preventing the Japanese manufacturer from achieving victory. In 1999, Toyota came within 80 minutes of winning Le Mans with the new GT-One, only to be thwarted by gearbox failure, dashing their hopes for outright honours. The GT-One had a…

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