It has been quite a long time- 1965 actually. However, in one of the unexpected performances in the professional rally race season this year a MINI is atop the leaderboard during a world rally championship event. After day one of the Rally De France Alsace, a brutally fast event that takes place in roughly the middle of the host nation, the MINI WRC piloted by Danny Sordo was simply one second in front of multiple former world champ Petter Solberg with a Citroen.

For high performance driving and / or auto racing enthusiasts having the correct information, training and experience is crucial. High performance drivers are a special breed. They love the speed, the roar and feel of the freedom of their racing vehicles on the track. There are many events to be aware of.

In 2000, Earnhardt began looking like his old self. Many believed it was due to neck surgery he'd had to repair the injury he suffered at Talledega in '96.

Every hobby has a history and electric remote control car enthusiasts date back to just after the Second World War. Interest was minimal until about the 1960's when momentum in the industry grew due to consumer demand.The manufacturers cater to an ever widening market and the result is an increasing variety of models to choose from. There are models designed with children in mind. Taking this a stage further there are cars designed with boys in mind and others designed with girls in mind. This then is a hobby that can have a family factor as a level of supervision is might be helpful and over the years families have benefited from their involvement with electric remote control cars.

The auto performance industry is moving at lightning speeds, and the Nissan GTR came out of nowhere to leave tidal waves. It runs 0-60 MPH in 2.8 seconds, and a quarter mile in 11.2 seconds. Will they go out again to break another Nurburgring record?

Dream of becoming a NASCAR driver? Here's a step by step guide on how to get behind the wheel of a racing career.

Dale's victory at Daytona was NASCAR's version of a knight finally gaining the 'holy grail'. It's not often that all of NASCAR comes together to celebrate one driver's win, but this was different.

Brazil is far more than just having a wonderful party and lovely scenery. It's also home to the Brazil Grand Prix. The Grand Prix is part of the Formula 1 championship series. The race is located at the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo. There was a Grand Prix race run there in 1972, but it wasn't until 1973 that it was an officially sanctioned F1 event. The Grand Prix has been featured in Sao Paulo for most of those years, but it was in Rio de Janerio in 1979 after which 1981-1989. In 1990 it came back to Sao Paulo and has been there since that time.

With only a handful of races remaining before the Chase to the Sprint Cup, NASCAR drivers and teams are gearing up for an all out dog fight for the final 12 spots available in the chase. The Chase to the Sprint Cup is the final stage in the 36 week racing year. The last 10 races in the year are considered The Chase Races.

Despite the dangers of drifting, it has become a prominent hobby and style of racing around the world. Notorious for their drift racing skills, Japan has been the Country of choice for drifting; featured in films such as "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift."

When talking about drag racing horsepower, there are two main questions you will be asked. 1. How fast do you want to go? 2. How much money do you have to spend? I was led to believe (as most drag racing beginners are also) that you gotta have lots of money in order to build a fast hot rod. Is this really true?

Formula One, also known as F1 racing began as early as the 1920s. The unique racing car sport originated in Europe and was initially called Grand Prix Motor racing. The sport underwent many changes in its rules and the essential "formula" after World War II.

Aside from the race car and the driver, the crew chief is the next most visible and most critical part of a NASCAR team. They oversee a pit crew and basically run the show much like a movie director runs a production set. They devise race strategies, make crucial pit calls during a race and make mechanical changes to the cars.

After the eleventh race, in Hungary, of the 2011 Formula 1 motor racing season we've reached the month-long break before the excitement resumes in Belgium. Did I say "excitement"? What was I thinking? I was probably still reminiscing about those seasons before 2010, before the change in the points scoring system occurred.

Go karting is the most accessible form of motor racing and is a popular sport for people of all ages, experience and budgets. However, if you want to pursue the sport at a competitive level you need to invest in quality go kart parts and accessories. Even for having a go kart hobby or using it for fun, it is vitally important that you purchase safety gear.

NASCAR implemented the philosophy of "boys have at it" and left everyone to speculate its meaning. No one is sure where the retaliation boundaries lie on or off the track. This has left the drivers to come up with their own definitions of these very ambiguous terms.

Those who have been avid followers of Formula 1 are sure to know Ayrton Senna, considered one of the most charismatic drivers of this great sport. It was on 1 May 1994 that Senna died at the San Marino Grand Prix race that was held at Imola, Italy. Now, after 16 years, a documentary film has been made about his life. Experts as well as commoners hail this documentary as one of the greatest racing films ever produced. A few people opine that this documentary film is able to reach a wider audience than expected because it resembles the ancient Greek dramas.

Lots of people have utilized the Pacesaver Fusion scooter as a unique way of transportation. This particular type of vehicle is regarded as practical for going to towns and for numerous functions like heading to schools, workplaces, shopping malls and to other areas.

Now that the F1 Austin 2012 race has been officially moved to an unnamed date in November, many in Austin including officials are breathing a sigh of relief. Why? Not only will the track construction not be rushed to completion but also the scorching hot temps of 100 degree heat in June will no longer be a deterrent to fan participation.

In 1993, Earnhardt was back to his winning ways. He started off strong, nearly winning the elusive Daytona 500.

In, 1950 Californian Johnny Mantz brought his version of the old fable of the Tortoise and the Hare to a NASCAR track. He ran just twelve races over four years and had only one victory. But that one win was one of the most memorable in history.

The Circuit of the Americas, home of the USGP, looks to be shaping up to be a world class facility, housing its own trauma center, educational centers, conference centers, and concert venue to name a few, but one thing that may be missing from the USGP itself is an American Presence within the paddock. Not to take away from the event at all, die-hard F1 fans would flock to Austin for this race even if all the drivers and teams where from the Isle of Guam, but as it is at the moment, there is no American Team or Driver...

Whether it's Schumacher or Senna, Piquet or Prost, the Formula 1 has seen some massive stars. Here are our five best F1 drivers ever...

Danica Patrick is well on her way to making a name for herself in NASCAR. She entered the NASCAR Nationwide Series last year by running a part-time schedule with JR Motorsports.

Many children want to know how to build a kart. Anyone can build one with just a few simple steps, one can be built in as little as one day.The materials are some wood, it does not really matter what type of wood as long as it is thick enough to support your weight. Most types can be rescued from the garage or shed.