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Hong Kong Celebrates 50 Years of Dragon Boat Racing
SportsJun 2

Hong Kong Celebrates 50 Years of Dragon Boat Racing

Hong Kong is throwing a 13-day summer festival to celebrate half a century of international dragon boat races, complete with cultural events, virtual reality experiences, and citywide deals. The Tourism Board hopes the golden anniversary will bring visitors together for one of the city's most colorful traditions.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Seattle Cancer Survivors Qualify for Dragon Boat Worlds
SportsApr 30

Seattle Cancer Survivors Qualify for Dragon Boat Worlds

A Seattle dragon boat team made entirely of cancer survivors just qualified for the world championships in Taiwan. These women went from never being athletic to competing on the international stage.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Dragon Boat Team Raises $150K for Cancer Research
Acts of KindnessApr 12

Dragon Boat Team Raises $150K for Cancer Research

A dragon boat team of breast cancer survivors just launched their biggest fundraiser yet, pledging $150,000 for local cancer research while bringing patients, doctors, and researchers together. They're proving that the fight against cancer doesn't end with survival.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
Oxford Women Break 10-Year Boat Race Losing Streak
SportsApr 5

Oxford Women Break 10-Year Boat Race Losing Streak

After nearly a decade of defeats, Oxford's women's rowing crew finally crossed the finish line first in the historic Boat Race on the Thames. For two rowers who'd lost three times before, this victory tasted especially sweet.

BBC Sport2 min read
85-Year-Old Dragon Boater Proves Life Thrives After Cancer
Acts of KindnessJun 3

85-Year-Old Dragon Boater Proves Life Thrives After Cancer

Susan Benjamin, 85, found her "floating sisterhood" paddling with New Jersey's first dragon boat team for breast cancer survivors. The Machestic Dragons turn recovery into exhilaration, proving there's vibrant life after diagnosis.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
New Mom Helms High-Speed Boat in America's Cup Race
Community HeroesMay 22

New Mom Helms High-Speed Boat in America's Cup Race

Olympic sailor Erica Dawson is racing one of the world's fastest boats in Italy's America's Cup regatta while raising her seven-month-old son. The 31-year-old bronze medalist joined Team New Zealand after welcoming baby Hugo last October.

Stuff NZ3 min read
Oxford Women End 9-Year Drought in Historic 80th Boat Race
SportsApr 4

Oxford Women End 9-Year Drought in Historic 80th Boat Race

Oxford's women's rowing crew claimed a decisive victory in the 80th Women's Boat Race, breaking a nine-year losing streak against Cambridge. In dramatic conditions on the Thames, Olympic bronze medallist Heidi Long led her team to triumph while 200,000 spectators cheered from the banks.

Google News - Historic Victory3 min read
New Zealand Racing Icon Sir David Ellis Honored for Service
Community HeroesMay 31

New Zealand Racing Icon Sir David Ellis Honored for Service

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.

Google News - New Zealand Success3 min read
30 Sailors Reunite for Family-Style Ocean Race in France
VideosApr 9

30 Sailors Reunite for Family-Style Ocean Race in France

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.

Google: reunion family3 min read
Geely Wins First-Ever TCR World Tour Race in Debut
SportsMay 14

Geely Wins First-Ever TCR World Tour Race in Debut

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.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
UAE Driver Rashid Al Dhaheri Makes Racing History at Home
SportsJan 20

UAE Driver Rashid Al Dhaheri Makes Racing History at Home

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.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
AP Racing Hits 1,000 F1 Races After 59-Year Partnership
InnovationMay 27

AP Racing Hits 1,000 F1 Races After 59-Year Partnership

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.

Google: formula one victory2 min read
122-Year-Old Yacht Races Again Before Museum Retirement
Global NewsApr 3

122-Year-Old Yacht Races Again Before Museum Retirement

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.

ABC Australia2 min read
Nigeria Hosts World's Only Gold Label Race This Weekend
SportsMay 30

Nigeria Hosts World's Only Gold Label Race This Weekend

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.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Aussie Teen Aiva Anagnostiadis Returns to Racing in Italy
SportsMay 8

Aussie Teen Aiva Anagnostiadis Returns to Racing in Italy

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.

ABC Australia2 min read
Ice Racing: The $200 Winter Thrill Anyone Can Try
SportsFeb 19

Ice Racing: The $200 Winter Thrill Anyone Can Try

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.

Ars Technica2 min read
BMW Racing a Station Wagon at Nürburgring's Brutal 24-Hour
SportsMar 18

BMW Racing a Station Wagon at Nürburgring's Brutal 24-Hour

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.

Ars Technica2 min read
Mathilda Paatz Wins First F1 Academy Race in Montréal
SportsMay 24

Mathilda Paatz Wins First F1 Academy Race in Montréal

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.

Google: formula one victory2 min read
F1 Champ Max Verstappen Tackles Dream Race in Germany
SportsMar 10

F1 Champ Max Verstappen Tackles Dream Race in Germany

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.

BBC Sport2 min read
Three Ellas Break Barriers in McLaren Racing Academy
InnovationMay 21

Three Ellas Break Barriers in McLaren Racing Academy

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.

BBC Sport3 min read

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