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.
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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.
1,000+ Runners Race Across Frozen Lake in -15°C Kazakhstan
More than a thousand runners from 11 countries turned a frozen lake into a winter racing venue, competing in distances up to 21 kilometers despite brutal cold. The extreme event in Kazakhstan's Burabay National Park shows growing global enthusiasm for ice adventures.
Antarctic Ice Melt May Have Ended Ancient Ice Ages
Scientists discovered that meltwater from Antarctic ice sheets intensified ocean stratification during past warm periods, potentially triggering the end of ice ages. This groundbreaking research helps us understand how our oceans regulate Earth's climate over thousands of years.
Romanian Teens Break 2 Ice Swimming World Records
Two teenage swimmers from Romania just shattered world records by racing backstroke in freezing water at the European Ice Swimming Championships. Their team brought home 19 medals total, marking Romania's strongest showing ever in this extreme sport.
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.
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.
Physics Teacher Shows How to Escape Giant Ice Bowl
A physics challenge going viral shows people trapped in spherical ice bowls trying to climb out. Scientists turned it into a fun lesson on friction, forces, and why ice is so impossibly slippery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maddi Gordon Wins Top Fuel at 22 in Historic 10th Race
Just 10 races into her professional career, 22-year-old Maddi Gordon became the first woman to win an NHRA Top Fuel event, making history at Ohio's Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. Her victory alongside her father Doug, who won in a different class the same day, caps a journey that started when she was eight days old at the dragstrip.
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Harness Racing Returns to Ruakaka After 10 Years
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.
NASCAR Legend's No. 18 to Race Indianapolis 500 in Tribute
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.
Scientists Thicken Arctic Ice in Promising New Experiment
Researchers successfully thickened Arctic sea ice using seawater in the first real-world test of its kind. The experiment offers hope for slowing ice loss in the world's fastest-warming region.
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.
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