http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/motorsport http://www.worldcarfans.com/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/motorsport http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080904.012/surprise-michael-schumacher-caught-speeding-in-germany Police says, "Who do you think you are, Michael Schumacher?"]]> 04 Sep 2008 14:00:03 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080822.013/first-pictures-reveal-mitsubishis-racing-lancer Mitsubishi's Racing Lancer still has some way to go before taking Dakar 2009 by storm, but giant strides have already been made.Here's a first look at it.]]> 25 Aug 2008 12:00:02 GMT Thami Masemola http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080731.005/max-mosley-unleashes-more-suits-against-newspapers Within 24 hours of his victorious privacy suit last week worth £60,000, Max Mosley is following through on libel proceedings against British tabloid newspaper, for their reports of the FIA president's alleged involvement in a Nazi themed sex orgy.]]> 31 Jul 2008 18:00:04 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080731.006/schumacher-in-another-accident Following a recent crash in a Ferrari prototype in Germany and now the latest incident in the UK, Michael has been keeping the Ferrari PR office very busy lately.]]> 31 Jul 2008 14:00:03 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080730.011/video-bmw-sauber-mechanic-injured-by-kers A BMW Sauber technician was injured yesterday with an electric shock given off by the experimental Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) equipped F1.07C car.]]> 30 Jul 2008 19:01:26 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080728.003/renault-megane-r26r-record-setting-ring-run Going into its debut at the British International Motor Shows last week, Renault's Mégane R26.R already claims bragging rights for new lap record in Nürburgring, Germany with a time of 8m 17s.]]> 28 Jul 2008 16:00:02 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080724.011/fiat-500-abarth-assetto-corse-in-action Fiat's performance arm, Abarth, have released a video of the special track prepared Fiat 500 Abarth Assetto Corse with driver Umberto Scandola giving us a play by play account in Italian.]]> 24 Jul 2008 20:00:01 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080724.008/max-mosley-wins-privacy-trial-with-record-damages Not only did FIA President and sadomasochistic role play advocate, Max Mosley, escape the FIA vote of no confidence in June, but managed to win record damages of £60,000 today in his privacy case against News Of The World.]]> 24 Jul 2008 15:00:04 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080718.003/volvo-enters-wtcc-with-c30-green-racer After securing three out of seven pole positions and leading close to half of all laps driven in the Swedish Touring Car Championship (STCC) this year, Volvo wants to see how it will stack up against the strongest of competitors]]> 18 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080717.012/mosler-mt900s-red-devil-confirms-1635-hp-on-the-dyno Now the engine will undergo final tuning and installation. The Mosler MT900S Red Devil is expected to hit the track in a matter of weeks where it will undoubtedly set power and speed records.]]> 17 Jul 2008 23:00:01 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080717.011/mazda-furai-concept-hits-the-track After a recent leisurely stroll up and down the Goodwood hill, the Furai carried out full blown aggression therapy at Kemble Airfield in the UK.]]> 17 Jul 2008 16:00:01 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080717.004/vauxhall-corsa-vxr-arctic-edition-announced As a result of the Remus sport exhaust, Vauxhall claims the power output is increased by 15PS over the standard Corsa VXR's 1.6-litre turbocharged engine which produces 192PS.]]> 17 Jul 2008 15:00:01 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080716.009/mitsubishi-announce-new-racing-lancer-for-2009-dakar-rally Next year the Dakar Rally will be held in the wide open spaces of South America and Mitsubishi has no plans to let the historic change of venue pass them by. The Japanese automaker has announced the development of the Racing Lancer which will compete in t]]> 17 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT Clinton Deacon http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080714.004/dodge-reveals-dodge-challenger-drag-race-package-details Mopar revealed yesterday two Dodge Challenger Drag Race Package cars at the 29th Annual Mopar Mile-High Nationalst at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, Colorado.]]> 14 Jul 2008 16:00:03 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080714.010/bmw-m3-racing-version-rolls-out-onto-the-track After one year of development, the fourth generation E92 based M3 racecar, set out onto the track for the first time, and this video captures the moments.]]> 14 Jul 2008 15:00:01 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080710.001/british-steam-car-aims-to-break-270-kmh-barrier Attempt to break steam cars speed world record of 205.45 km/h will take place at Bonneville.]]> 10 Jul 2008 12:00:05 GMT Gustavo Henrique Ruffo http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080707.012/max-mosley-talks-about-his-love-of-sm-role-play When he took the stand today he spoke of his love for sado-masochistic role play and fantasy of corporal punishment.]]> 07 Jul 2008 18:00:05 GMT Clinton Deacon http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080705.001/batmobile-crosses-silverstone-tarmac-beside-toyota-f1 Two-ton machine was presented at Silverstone last Thrusday to release the movie Black Knight.]]> 05 Jul 2008 00:00:06 GMT Gustavo Henrique Ruffo http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080701.004/bmw-m1-procar-revival-at-hockenheim During the Formula One event at Hockenheim on July 19 and 20, BMW will be bringing back to life 10 remaining M1 racecars from the BMW M1 Procar series.]]> 01 Jul 2008 14:00:04 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080630.003/audi-r8-is-the-official-dtm-safety-car Fresh from its appearance as the safety car at the Le Mans 24 hours, the Audi R8 will be take on the same role in the DTM race series and the model will make it a double debut with a second R8 serving as a racing taxi as well.]]> 30 Jun 2008 14:00:01 GMT Clinton Deacon http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080626.007/ferrari-releases-print-magazine Ferrari Magazine is a lively and interesting mix of cars, racing culture, fashion and design seen from the point of view of the Ferrari world and the passionate individuals who buy these superb cars.]]> 26 Jun 2008 17:00:00 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080623.010/nissan-gt-r-takes-win-three-at-super-gt "This victory is due to the fighting spirit of the drivers and is a credit to everyone on the team. It is truly wonderful."]]> 24 Jun 2008 13:00:04 GMT Frank de Leeuw van Weenen http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080623.006/video-drag-racer-scott-kalitta-dies-in-drag-car-crash Two-time Top Fuel World Champion, Scott Kalitta, died at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park qualifying for the Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals on June 21, 2008.]]> 23 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080619.016/nissan-race-academy-for-gt-r-pre-order-customers Nissan's GT-R Academy program invites every GT-R pre-order customer in the UK to participate in events this August and September at Silverstone or the Nürburgring in Germany.]]> 20 Jun 2008 00:00:07 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080618.005/super-rich-lewis-hamilton-reportedly-pays-392000-for-special-lew-1s-numberplate He has stayed true to his British roots (despite moving to the tax haven of Switzerland) and spent £200,000 ($392,000) on a specialised “LEW 1S” number plate.]]> 18 Jun 2008 14:00:05 GMT Clinton Deacon http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080616.002/chevrolet-wtcc-graphic-design-contest The young students were asked to create a new graphic design for the Chevrolet Lacetti/Nubira.]]> 16 Jun 2008 14:00:03 GMT Frank de Leeuw van Weenen http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080615.001/audi-wins-the-24-hours-of-le-mans Despite Peugeot dominance for the first half of the race, the #2 Audi R10 TDI of Dindo Capello (Italy), Tom Kristensen (Denmark) and Allan McNish (Scotland) managed to win the 76th running of the 24 hours of Le Mans 2008. ]]> 15 Jun 2008 18:25:38 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080613.011/peugeot-207-le-mans-special-edition After just securing the top three positions in qualifing for the 24 hours of Le Mans endurance race, Peugeot has fittingly released details for a Peugeot 207 Le Mans Series special edition model.]]> 13 Jun 2008 21:00:01 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080613.010/video-gms-ring-man-talks-about-cts-vs-nrburgring-lap John Heinricy talks about driving the record-setting lap at Nurburgring and explains why he used the automatic.]]> 13 Jun 2008 18:00:02 GMT Brian Potter http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080613.001/one-off-toyota-aygo-crazy-concept-car-to-be-unveiled-in-london For the London Motor Show next month, Toyota will be presenting the “Aygo Crazy” concept car, a one-off model design for pure-driving fun, but getting behind the wheel of this car is no walk in the park.]]> 13 Jun 2008 11:00:03 GMT Clinton Deacon