Category Archives: WRC

Pulling the Plug on an Icon

Posted on March 31, 2014 by

It looks like if you wish to own a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution you had better start looking for one as Automotive News reports that it is the end of a long line of Evolutions.  It began in 1992 and was … Continue reading →

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Ken Block Takes Ricky Carmichael for a Ride

Posted on October 12, 2011 by
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Say It Ain’t So – Mitsubishi’s Killing the Evo

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

In retrospect you could see it coming “like a bad report card”.  Mitsubishi is killing the Evolution and turning their focus to electric vehicles. In 2008 they pulled out of WRC as a factory team and also took Ralliart and … Continue reading →

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Top of Mount Washington – Rally Style

Posted on October 1, 2010 by

Mount Washington is the highest spot east of the Mississippi.  It has some of the harshest weather in the U.S. and, in fact, has a weather station on top chained to the mountain.  When Pratt and Whitney needs to test … Continue reading →

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And Now for Something Completely Different – One F1

Posted on June 25, 2009 by

Not that anyone of the FOTA or FIA players read this blog, but it appears that positive things have been taking place since my last entry.  First is that FOTA will not be creating their own series and have reached … Continue reading →

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The Economy Hits Racing

Posted on December 17, 2008 by

Big Changes in Racing It’s going to be a tough year for motorsports.  Honda has pulled out of Formula 1 and NASCAR had cancelled all testing for the off season.  It looks like multi-car teams may become a thing of … Continue reading →

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And Now…

Posted on August 30, 2007 by

Ken Block jumps his rally car 171 feet This is the ultimate jump done with a Rally Car.

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