Racing

Porsche 911 – Flying the Eau Rouge Sideways

Posted in Best of, European Rides, General, Porsche, Racing, Rides, Videos by MrAngry | June 14th, 2013 | Leave a Reply |

Classic  Porsche 911

Not long ago I had the chance to get behind the wheel of an older Porsche 911. It was an all original 39,000 mile 1989 930 Turbo and it was, in a word, glorious. Porsche’s of this vintage, the 930 Turbo especially, were right on the cusp of melding modern technology with performance. In some regards it was still sketchy as hell to drive, as this was the car that defined the phrase “lift throttle oversteer”. Yet in other ways, it made you connect on a level with the road that you’d never think possible. The more I drove it, the more comfortable I became. I also realized that in order to drive this car fast, you needed skill, confidence and the desire to better yourself as a driver.

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2013 OPTIMA Faceoff at Road America

Posted in Best of, General, Racing, Videos by MrAngry | June 8th, 2013 | Leave a Reply |

Optima Ultimate Street Car

On Sunday June 23rd Royal Purple and K&N will present the OPTIMA Faceoff at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The Faceoff acts as a qualifier for the Optima Ultimate Streetcar Challenge, a no-holds-barred event that runs every year at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Here the best pro-touring and sports cars in the world will battle it out to see who’s got the goods to be crowned the best street car in the United States. Check it out after the jump.

Source: OptimaBatteries.com

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Peugeot 208 and Wacky Races = GOLD!

Posted in Cool Stuff, European Rides, General, Peugeot, Pop Culture, Racing, Rides, Top of the Heap by MrAngry | June 6th, 2013 | Leave a Reply |

Wacky Races

If you’ve ever heard of Dick Dastardly & Muttley, The Slag Brothers, Penelope Pitstop or The Ant Hill Mob, then you are the target audience for the new Peugeot 208. Released in 1968, the Wacky Races pitted 11 teams against each other in a series of cartoon races. There were hijinks, bombs and even one rather attractive heroine who drove a pink hot-rod. Peugeot’s newest ad campaign for the new 208 includes all your favorite characters from the Wacky Races, and is nothing short of brilliant.

Source: VIMEO.com

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‘Isle of Man’ TT: A Man’s Corner

Posted in General, Motorcycle, Racing, Videos by MrAngry | June 5th, 2013 | 1 Response |

Isle of Man TT

If you’ve ever seen a motorcycle speed down your street or through your town, then you realize the dangers involved with riding. However what if it was legal to do this, what if, for instance, your town help comprise part of the course for the greatest race in all of motorcycling. This is the ‘Isle of Man’ TT, and for motorcyclists, it’s the holy grail of racing. Speeds in some places can exceed 200 mph while riders face insane cross winds and streets no bigger than one car width. The men are brave, the bikes fast, in a race that’s the last of its kind. Prepare to be amazed after the jump.

Source: Vimeo.com

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Car goes airborne after blowing shock!

Posted in auto industry, Best of, Car Tech, Crashes, Videos by MrAngry | May 30th, 2013 | Leave a Reply |

Car Crash

If you’ve ever witnessed a car accident, and I mean a REALLY bad accident then you know that it can be both a terrifying and traumatizing experience. Seeing people get hurt, or worse, makes one think twice about a few things. In this case, it’s simple automotive maintenance. The video you are about to see is frightening, as it shows what happens when a car blows a shock, loses control and goes airborne. Kinda’ makes you think twice about doing a regular service to your car doesn’t it?

Source: Youtube.com

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Porsche 997 GT3 RS Rally Porn

Posted in European Rides, General, Porsche, Racing, Rides, Videos by MrAngry | May 7th, 2013 | Leave a Reply |

Porsche GT3 RS

It’s unfortunate, but the majority of us live out our automotive lives through other people who are a lot cooler than we are. Case in point, the driver of this wickedly bad-ass Porsche 997 GT3 RS. This is a vehicle that those of us with little means dream about when we’re staring at the ceiling at night. It makes all the right moves, all the right sounds and ignites the soul to a level that few cars can match. Click through and check it out after the jump.

Source: Youtube.com

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Ferrari F40 vs Porsche GT2 vs Lamborghini Diablo

Posted in European Rides, Ferrari, General, Import Rides, Lamborghini, Nissan, Nissan GT-R, Porsche, Racing, Rides, Videos by MrAngry | May 5th, 2013 | Leave a Reply |

Track Battle

We all know about shows like Top Gear, Fifth Gear and hell, even Fast N Loud. But there’s another automotive program that actually trumps every single one of them. It’s called Best Motoring and it’s featured only in Japan. The show pits super-cars against each other in no-holds-barred track battles that are truly epic. What you are about to see has been out for awhile, however once you hit the play button I think you’ll forget about that. Think Ferrari F40 vs Porsche GT2 vs Lamborghini Diablo vs GT3 RS vs Ferrari 355 vs Nissan GT-R vs Ferrari F50. Crazy right! Check it out after the jump.

Source: Youtube.com

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You’re Doing it Wrong: Clutch/Brake Confusion

Posted in Best of, FAIL, FAIL / Funny, Funny, Funny Videos, General, Racing, Videos by MrAngry | May 2nd, 2013 | Leave a Reply |

Whoops

I’ve seen a lot of crazy things happen while on the road course, however what you’re about to witness trumps most of them. You see most drivers are at least aware of what type of transmission is in their car before they drive it at high speed. This guy though… this guys got no clue.

Scary stuff.

Source: Youtube.com via Jalopnik

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Porsche Le Mans 1971

Posted in 24 Hours of LeMons, History, Porsche, Racing, Videos by Dustin Driver | April 28th, 2013 | 1 Response |

1971 Martini Porsche 917

Porsche is getting ready for its return to Le Mans in 2014. And it wants to remind you all that in 1971 it thoroughly and properly kicked ass. The monstrous 240-mile-an-hour 917 took first and second places, setting multiple records along the way. Oh, and 10 of the 13 cars that finished that year were Porsches.

In 1971 Porsche built the first magnesium-framed 917. The delicate birdcage of highly flammable and ultra-lightweight metal weighed just 42 kilograms, or 92 pounds. The frame was swathed in gossamer sheets of flowing fiberglass and perspex and given menacing tail fins. Then Porsche gingerly installed their latest creation: A magnesium and titanium air-cooled flat 12 good for more than 600 horsepower. The results were positively manic. Click through to see a highlight reel from the season, featuring the tarmac-swallowing, fire-breathing, time-warping 917.

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Track Guys – Be Careful Out There!

Posted in Best of, Chevrolet, Corvette, Crashes, Domestic Rides, FAIL, FAIL / Funny, General, Import Rides, Mazda, Racing, Rides, Videos by MrAngry | April 20th, 2013 | 2 Responses |

Thunder Hill Crash April 2013

Attending track events can be one of the most exhilarating and exciting things you can do with your car. From novice drivers to experts, nothing says “fun” like wringing out your ride at speed. With speed however comes the chance for danger and in a race track environment there is usually “zero” warning when things are about to go south. The following video was recently shot at Northern California’s Thunderhill Raceway and shows just how unpredictable things can get even when there are experienced drivers behind the wheel.

Source: Vimeo.com

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