The Driving Force behind VIR

Being part of The Autoverse means I get to meet some of the most interesting people in the world of motorsport.

Recently, I spoke with Connie Nyholm, co-owner and CEO of the Virginia International Raceway.

2022 Lexus LC 500 Convertible

2022 Lexus LC 500 Convertible

I recently said out loud that basically “all new cars are good”. Some of my Weird Car Twitter friends out there may disagree, likely pointing to some 20 (30?) year old beater as the pinnacle of motoring. But, I stand by the notion that between performance, functionality, and technology there really aren’t bad cars being …

The History of AMG

For over 50 years, AMG has been one of Germany’s premier tuning and racing outfits. Maintaining a close relationship with Mercedes-Benz’s production team, and then becoming an official brand of the manufacturer. The tuner’s output ranges from big V8 sedans, to low-slung coupes, and to turbocharged hot hatches. Stick around and, let’s give a quick …

Italy’s Prestigious Automotive Design Houses

Automotive design is just as much an art as it is a science, and some of the best car-tists are living in Italy. These companies, known as design houses, are responsible for some of the most iconic auto concepts to hit the streets. Both in their home country, and globally. The design houses evolved from …

The Greatest Corvettes in Motorsports

The original Corvette was created by Chevrolet in an effort to steal some thunder from popular British sports cars, but the Vette itself wasn’t much of a performer. It was saddled with a weak straight-six engine and a two-speed automatic gearbox. After a few years of mediocre sales, the Corvette would finally gain its trademark …