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Featured Article:  What if Formula One racetracks were loop shaped?

Most racetracks around the world are in an oval shape. But if you could keep the racecars going over 200 mph, the tracks could feasibly be any shape you wanted. See more »

How Drifting Works

How Drifting Works

In drifting, drivers force their car to slide sideways through a turn, and professional drifters can accomplish a true driving contradiction: They can control what happens when their tires no longer grip the road.

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How Evel Knievel Worked

How Evel Knievel Worked

Evel Knievel was the motorcycle daredevil that motivated an entire generation of kids to jump their bicycles over anything and everything -- even when the odds were against a successful landing.

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How Formula One Works

How Formula One Works

Formula One racing is one of the most popular sports in the world, appealing to millions of fans and attracting huge sponsorships. Why? It satisfies our fundamental need for the thrill of high-speed travel.

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How Super Truck Racing Works

How Super Truck Racing Works

Imagine an 8-foot tall, 8-foot wide, 12,000-pound diesel-powered truck hurling around the Nurburgring just inches from other trucks at 100 miles per hour. Sounds exciting, right? You bet it is.

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Top 5 Monster Truck Videos

Top 5 Monster Truck Videos

Monster trucks combine maximum power with incredible size to roll over anything in their path. Watch as a group of policemen battle a group of bikers for monster truck glory.

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Top 5 Speed Videos

Top 5 Speed Videos

On land, air and water, these speed videos show just how fast humans can go. From Japan's top drifters to New Jersey's illegal street racing scene, these clips take you along for the ride on some of the fastest vehicles out there.

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What if Formula One racetracks were loop shaped?

What if Formula One racetracks were loop shaped?

Most racetracks around the world are in an oval shape. But if you could keep the racecars going over 200 mph, the tracks could feasibly be any shape you wanted.

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What will race cars look like in 2025?

What will race cars look like in 2025?

Each year race cars become faster and safer. Can you imagine what they'll look like in the year 2025? A few designers took a shot at it recently.

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World Records: Speed

World Records: Speed

Breaking a land-speed record with a jet-engine-powered supercar is obviously not in the cards for the average joe. But when you check out this quiz, you'll realize you don't need to be an Air Force pilot or professional athlete to set a world record.

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