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A Chinese motorcycle manufacturer just won its first-ever World Superbike Championship races, beating European rivals by nearly 4 seconds. The victory marks a breakthrough moment for China's rapidly advancing motorcycle industry on the global stage.
Japanese motorcycle manufacturers are accelerating their shift to electric power as part of a bold push for carbon neutrality. Industry leaders say electrification will become the mainstream path forward.
The Burt Munro Challenge just wrapped its biggest year yet, with record crowds flooding Invercargill's streets for five days of motorcycle racing. Next year's 20th anniversary event will coincide with the Southland Motorcycle Club's 100th birthday, making 2027 extra special.
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.
A Chinese motorcycle manufacturer just won its first-ever World Superbike Championship races, breaking decades of dominance by brands like Ducati and Yamaha. Behind the victory is Zhang Xue, who went from fixing bikes at 14 to building championship-winning motorcycles.
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.
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.
Two 15-year-old motorcycle racers are proving age is just a number as they head into New Zealand's premier superbike championship this weekend. These aren't just talented kids, they're seasoned competitors carrying on their champion fathers' legacies.
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.
Electric vehicle charging in Kenya nearly tripled in 2025, driven by a motorcycle revolution that's quietly transforming transportation. One in every six new motorcycles sold last year was electric.
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.
India's Sports Minister is working to bring Formula One racing back to the country after it ended in 2013, with plans to build a stronger motorsports program. The government wants to turn India's growing tech and engineering skills into a world-class racing scene.
A Chinese motorcycle repair shop owner who chased a TV crew 100 kilometers in the rain as a teenager just became the first Chinese manufacturer to win the Supersport World Championship. Zhang Xue's grassroots journey from dropout to champion is inspiring millions.
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.
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