Porsche and Martini sponsorship go together in the world of racing cars much like, well, Lancia and Martini sponsorship come to think of it. But anyway, the German manufacturer has produced a special edition 911 to celebrate the Porsche’s return to the Le Mans big time. As we saw last week, some of the most famous Le…
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Audi welcomes Porsche back to Le Mans – Video
Earlier we shared a couple of images to celebrate Porsche competing in the top category of the Le Mans 24 Hours, for the first time in 16 years. Rival Volkswagen Group member Audi decided to make a little video to personally salute the return of the Zuffenhausen company to Le Mans: It’s not the first time we’ve…
Friday Photo – Porsche 24 Hours of Le Mans Heritage
We’re just over a week away from 82nd 24 Hours of Le Mans, which will feature a three-way battle for the headline LMP1-H title between Porsche, Audi and Toyota. Porsche hasn’t competed in the top category for 16 years, so the pressure is on the new 919 Hybrid to see if it can live up to the…
UPDATED: Subaru beats its own Isle of Man Lap Record with new WRX STI. Again!
Back in 2011, Subaru of America decided to take on the four-wheeled lap record for the Isle of Man TT Mountain Course. With the launch of the new WRX STI, Subaru decided it needed another go at the 38 mile course. The Manx TT course does, at least, make a change from companies banging on about the Nürburgring. Although the two…
Editorial – Let’s not pretend motosport isn’t dangerous
It’s been difficult to escape the news about the deaths on the Jim Clark Rally this past weekend. But the reactions of some leave a lot to be desired. It’s rare that national level rallying makes headlines with the mainstream media. For it to get a mention on local news is often an achievement in itself….
Caterham Seven 250R Kamui Kobayashi Special Edition
Adding another name to the list of F1 inspired road cars, is this special edition of the Caterham Seven. So is it marketing over substance, or does the lightweight roadster gain anything by being associated with the Japanese driver? Let’s get this out-of-the-way, They’re only making 10 examples, and they’re only going on sale in Japan;…
Friday Video – Honda Civic Tourer BTCC Trophy Challenge
There’s no BTCC action this weekend, but instead Honda has released a video to promote the link between the Honda Civic Tourer road car, and the successes of its racing counterpart. We’ll be honest, it’s a little bit cringeworthy, but probably no more so than that Rockstar energy hat Shedden usually wears around the paddock. Don’t call…
BTCC 2014 – Thruxton – Round 7, 8, 9 – Review & exclusive photos
If you’ve already read the editorial you’ll know ESM attended Thruxton for the BTCC at the start of the month. Now, here’s our BTCC Correspondent’s full round-up. Forgive him for the delay; he’s had a first-born child to christen. Jordan On Form As Plato Falters The latest rounds of the 2014 British Touring Car Championship brought more…
BTCC 2014 at Thruxton – Editor’s View
Last weekend EngageSportMode made its first trip all the way from the North East to Thruxton in the South. After several hundred miles of driving, lots of energy drinks and the requisite sunburn quota, was it all worth it? 302 miles is the distance from EngageSportMode.com headquarters to Thruxton race circuit in Hampshire. Local to us…
Imola 1994 – Remembering Senna
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Ayrton Senna. Here, EngageSportMode’s editor shares a few words on what that day meant to him, and the lasting impact it had. Ayrton Senna’s Lotus Renault from the 1980s. Photo taken at 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed. For whatever reason, Formula 1 accidents at the San…
BTCC 2014 – Donington Park – Rounds 4, 5 and 6
The second race weekend of the 2014 BTCC calendar produced more dramatic and controversial racing. What did our BTCC Correspondent make of it? Read on for his in-depth analysis. A Weekend to Savour for Plato It was a great weekend for title contender Jason Plato in the latest rounds of the British Touring Car Championship…
SEAT Leon Eurocup Racer – A Seriously Good Looking Race Car!
SEAT’s Leon is on something of a roll at the minute, with the Cupra 280 taking the FWD record at the Nürburging, whilst also picking up various accolades and positive reviews from the motoring press. So, what’s better than a 280 PS Leon? A stripped out racer with 330 PS and a humongous rear wing of…
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