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A car dealership turned Nigeria's international road race into a celebration of both athletic and automotive innovation. Thousands got their first taste of electric vehicles while cheering on runners.
The Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, West Africa's first gold-label running event, returns to rural Nigeria on May 23 after missing 2025. What started as a hometown race now draws elite runners from six countries and puts a small town on the world map.
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.
Four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou just claimed his fifth consecutive pole position, a feat not accomplished in 36 years. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver continues his dominant 2026 season with a record-breaking qualifying performance.
India's Pune Grand Tour is getting a massive upgrade for 2027, more than doubling its route to 950 kilometers while transforming local roads with an $85 million infrastructure investment. The international cycling race earned its promotion to professional status after a successful debut that impressed both riders and residents.
New Zealand's Ally Wollaston just made history by becoming the first cyclist to win back-to-back titles at Australia's Great Ocean Road Race. She powered through illness and tough climbs to defend her championship in spectacular fashion.
New Zealand racing star Shane van Gisbergen delivered a masterclass performance at Watkins Glen, hunting down the leader by nearly 30 seconds in just 18 laps to claim his seventh NASCAR Cup Series victory. The Trackhouse Racing driver proved once again why he's considered one of NASCAR's greatest road course racers.
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.
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.
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.
When you live in South Florida with no mountains or trails, training for a 100-mile mountain ultramarathon takes creativity. Jack Espy is logging massive road miles to prepare for August's brutal Leadville 100.
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.
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.
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.
After a tragic accident claimed a young engineer's life, Greater Noida authorities are racing to fix every pothole and mark every dangerous road spot within 72 hours. Officials must now submit sworn statements certifying safety measures are in place.
Three major road projects across Africa are racing toward completion, with Abu Dhabi's development fund tracking remarkable progress that will cut travel times in half and unlock economic opportunities for millions. From Togo to Nigeria, these infrastructure wins are connecting rural communities to essential services and trade routes.
Ghana's road network is getting a major upgrade, with 44% of the country's validated roads now rated in good condition. The government also cleared over $10 billion in contractor debts to accelerate progress.
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 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.
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