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A Queensland mine worker's viral social media post seeking a partner at Australia's toughest desert race connected him with a motorbike racer who's now his girlfriend. The couple returned this year to race together, proving that unconventional approaches to finding love can lead to real connections.
Legendary off-road racers David Walsh and Travis Robinson claimed their crowns at Australia's biggest-ever Finke Desert Race, thrilling record crowds at the competition's 50th anniversary celebration.
David Ellis, who built Te Akau Racing into a global powerhouse with over 100 Group One wins, has been knighted for his decades of service to New Zealand's racing industry. The humble racing legend credits his wife Karyn and his team for the success that earned him a spot among the world's top owners.
Chinese automaker Geely just made racing history, winning its very first FIA TCR World Tour race at Italy's Misano circuit with a brand-new car. Driver Ma Qinghua took the checkered flag in only the team's second race ever, proving Chinese engineering can compete with the world's best.
Emirati racing driver Rashid Al Dhaheri became the first driver from the Middle East and North Africa to win a Formula Regional race, claiming victory at his home track in Abu Dhabi. The historic win came during the opening round of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Championship at Yas Marina Circuit, where his racing journey began.
When rare desert rains trigger flower blooms, Dawson bees burst from underground in a frenzied race to find mates before the flowers fade. National Geographic's new documentary captures this stunning natural spectacle.
A British brake manufacturer just celebrated its 1,000th Formula 1 race, a milestone spanning nearly six decades of engineering excellence. AP Racing's components have powered more than 900 Grand Prix victories since 1967.
A small Nigerian town becomes the global center of road racing as it hosts the world's only Gold Label 10km race this weekend. Okpekpe's race has grown from local event to international powerhouse in just over a decade.
Australian racing driver Aiva Anagnostiadis, 18, is making her comeback after injury cut short her 2025 season. She'll compete in Italy's new GT4 Series this weekend, proving setbacks don't stop rising stars.
Forget expensive motorsports. Ice racing lets everyday drivers experience the pure joy of sideways driving for the cost of winter tires and weekend mornings on frozen lakes.
BMW is taking a family station wagon racing at one of the world's most punishing tracks. What started as an April Fool's joke is now heading to the legendary Nürburgring 24-hour race in May.
German driver Mathilda Paatz claimed her first F1 Academy victory on the streets of Montréal after a dramatic race filled with thrilling overtakes and last-lap tension. The Aston Martin-backed driver for Prema Racing fought from fourth on the grid to take the checkered flag in the reverse-grid race.
A unique sailing competition welcomes everyone from legends to first-timers, proving the most exciting ocean racing class thrives on community over competition. The Trin'40 race in France celebrates what makes Class 40 sailing special: world-class athletes and passionate amateurs racing side by side.
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is checking off a major bucket list item by racing in Germany's legendary Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race this May. The 28-year-old will drive a Mercedes AMG GT car on one of motorsport's most challenging tracks between his Miami and Canadian Grand Prix races.
In 1950, Mexico celebrated completing its stretch of the Pan-American Highway by hosting the world's longest car race—a thrilling 2,135-mile journey from border to border. The Carrera Panamericana drew racing legends, everyday taxi drivers, and even adventurous grandmothers to compete for glory on newly paved roads.
After more than a decade away, harness racing galloped back to Northland's iconic Ruakaka grass track on Easter Monday to overwhelming success. Community members, sponsors, and racing enthusiasts celebrated the long-awaited homecoming that brought the sport back to its historic roots.
The racing world is honoring late NASCAR champion Kyle Busch in a beautiful way at this year's Indianapolis 500. His iconic No. 18 will race again, carrying his legacy around the legendary speedway.
McLaren's Driver Development Programme is championing three young women named Ella who are racing their way through Formula 1's ranks. Their unique paths to the track prove there's more than one route to racing success.
A historic yacht built in a London brewery in 1904 is competing in its possibly final race after surviving 122 years at sea. The lovingly restored Maritimo Katwinchar is chasing victory in Australia's second-oldest ocean race.
Kyle Mais just won Jamaica's top racing title, and he's using his platform to save lives on the island's deadly streets. His message: speed belongs on the track, not where families drive.
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