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Texan Skeleton Racer Proudly Represents Puerto Rico at Games
Community HeroesFeb 11

Texan Skeleton Racer Proudly Represents Puerto Rico at Games

Kellie Delka is Puerto Rico's only Winter Olympics athlete, and she's racing down the skeleton track in a stunning custom suit that celebrates her adopted home. The Texas native now lives and trains full time in Puerto Rico, where she also runs her own business.

Yahoo Sports2 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
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
Olympic Skeleton Racer's Venom Helmet Goes Viral
InnovationFeb 13

Olympic Skeleton Racer's Venom Helmet Goes Viral

American skeleton athlete Austin Florian turned heads at the 2026 Winter Olympics with a show-stopping Venom-themed helmet that captivated fans worldwide. The creative design didn't just look incredible—it represented the perfect blend of athletic excellence and personal expression.

Fox News Sports2 min read
British Skeleton Team Fights to Wear Safer Helmets at Games
Community HeroesFeb 5

British Skeleton Team Fights to Wear Safer Helmets at Games

Britain's medal-favorite skeleton team designed cutting-edge safety helmets for the Winter Olympics, but officials say the innovative gear breaks shape rules. The team's fighting back because the helmets are proven safer than anything else on the track.

BBC Sport2 min read
Austrian Skeleton Racer, 36, Leads Olympic Gold Chase
SportsFeb 14

Austrian Skeleton Racer, 36, Leads Olympic Gold Chase

After 20 years of near-misses, four-time Olympian Janine Flock holds the midpoint lead in women's skeleton at age 36. She's chasing the one medal that has always escaped her grasp.

Japan Today2 min read
British Skeleton Racer Smashes Record at Winter Olympics
SportsFeb 12

British Skeleton Racer Smashes Record at Winter Olympics

Matt Weston just put Team GB at the top of the podium with a jaw-dropping performance. The skeleton racer shattered the track record and leads the competition with two runs remaining.

BBC Sport2 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
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
Britain's Skeleton Team Gets AI Edge for 2026 Olympics
VideosFeb 5

Britain's Skeleton Team Gets AI Edge for 2026 Olympics

British skeleton racers are using new markerless video technology to analyze their explosive starts, potentially giving them the edge to add to their world-leading nine Olympic medals. The AI-powered system captures movements without bulky equipment, analyzing technique frame by frame to shave crucial hundredths of seconds off their times.

Phys.org - Technology3 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
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
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
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Global NewsApr 8

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.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read
Matt Weston Wins Britain's First Men's Skeleton Gold
SportsFeb 14

Matt Weston Wins Britain's First Men's Skeleton Gold

Matt Weston dominated all four runs to claim Olympic gold in men's skeleton, delivering Team GB's first medal of the Milan-Cortina Games. Four years after nearly quitting the sport following disappointment in Beijing, the 28-year-old has mastered both the track and his mindset.

BBC Sport2 min read
NASCAR Legend's No. 18 to Race Indianapolis 500 in Tribute
Community HeroesMay 24

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.

Fox News Sports2 min read

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