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March 26, 2023

Modders Add Race Cats to Racing Simulator Assetto Corsa

Modders Add Race Cats to Racing Simulator Assetto Corsa
Because cats make everything better, the devoted modding community of racing simulator Assetto Corsa has added felines to the game, allowing players to drive speedy little kitties around the track at high speeds.…
December 23, 2020

Formula 1 and NASCAR Look Out, It’s Time for Racing Tardigrades

Formula 1 and NASCAR Look Out, It’s Time for Racing Tardigrades
I’ve watched lots of car races over the years. I’ve driven on race tracks and dragstrips, and have even been in a stock car at about 170 mph.…
April 2, 2018

This 15-Foot Tall Exoskeleton is Made for Racing, But Is Still Taking Baby Steps

This 15-Foot Tall Exoskeleton is Made for Racing, But Is Still Taking Baby Steps
This is the Furrion Prothesis exoskeleton.  It is a giant 8,000-pound mech that should be saved for our defense when Godzilla and his enemies show up. …
July 31, 2016

Racing Helmet Coffee Maker: Gentlemen, Start Your Grinders!

Racing Helmet Coffee Maker: Gentlemen, Start Your Grinders!
If you’ve ever wanted to reach into someone’s racing helmet and pull out a pot of coffee instead of their head. That’s weird, but check this out.…
July 20, 2016

BMW Lets Drivers Control Real Cars Video Game Style

BMW Lets Drivers Control Real Cars Video Game Style
How’s this for a fun idea? BMW USA apparently outfitted a BMW M6 and M6 GTLM with live cameras and R/C technology so they could be driven by remote control in the style of a first-person racing game.…
May 23, 2016

Anki Overdrive Review: Slot Car Fun without Slots or Wires

Anki Overdrive Review: Slot Car Fun without Slots or Wires
When I was a kid, one of my favorite activities was to play with slot cars. These scale car sets can be a whole lot of fun, though it’s no fun when your car jumps out of the slots.…
October 22, 2015

Japanese Arcades Get RealDrive Arcade Racing Game

Japanese Arcades Get RealDrive Arcade Racing Game
Growing up when I went to the arcade, I gravitated towards the driving games. I played the crap out of Pole Position and any other racing game I could get my mitts on.…
November 11, 2014

Alpinestars’ Airbag Motorcycle Jacket: Check out the Crash Test Videos

Alpinestars’ Airbag Motorcycle Jacket: Check out the Crash Test Videos
People in cars get a LOT of safety features that motorcyclists don’t have access to, like four-wheel traction control and a vehicle that doesn’t tip over without outside intervention.…
October 12, 2014

RomoCart Lets You Make Race Tracks for Robots: DIY Anki Drive

RomoCart Lets You Make Race Tracks for Robots: DIY Anki Drive
You might have heard of Anki Drive, the racing game where you control a toy car with your mobile device and race on a track against computer-controlled cars.…
October 8, 2014

Drone FPV Racing: Mini Speeder Bikes

Drone FPV Racing: Mini Speeder Bikes
A group of French aerial drone enthusiasts called AIRgonay recently started a racing competition where participants controlled quadcopters or tricopters in first-person view. YouTuber Herve Pellarin says they were inspired by the pod racing scenes in Star Wars Episode I, but as many others have pointed out, their race is actually more reminiscent of the speeder bike chase scenes in Return of the Jedi.…
September 9, 2014

Foldable VR Racing Rig: Autobox, Roll out!

Foldable VR Racing Rig: Autobox, Roll out!
Redditor veriix wanted to have an Oculus Rift racing simulation setup, but he also wanted to stay married to his wife. So he gave up on his dream of having a conventional racing rig… and built something way cooler.…
May 1, 2014

Real Speed: Need for Asphalt Race – Shift to Underground CSR Addiction: Own the Clone

Real Speed: Need for Asphalt Race – Shift to Underground CSR Addiction: Own the Clone
While it’s common practice for video game clones to have titles similar to that of the game they’re ripping off, Redditor moumouren found what he calls the Mother of Clones.…
April 4, 2014

Mario Kart 8 Footage May Make You a Nintendo Fan Again

Mario Kart 8 Footage May Make You a Nintendo Fan Again
I have to be honest. I haven’t been a Nintendo fan for ages. These consoles that once had great games just haven’t had anything worth playing for ages.…
February 20, 2014

Forza Motorsport 5 Gets Its First Track Add-on with Road America

Forza Motorsport 5 Gets Its First Track Add-on with Road America
Xbox One gamers who really like the racing game Forza Motorsport 5 have something to be excited about this week. The game has received its very first track add-on.…
November 23, 2013

2015 Nissan GT-R Nismo: Mo Power, Handling and Speed

2015 Nissan GT-R Nismo: Mo Power, Handling and Speed
I’ve always been a fan of factory-modified cars (meaning that all mods are under warranty) – especially when they blow away more expensive, luxury sports cars.…
April 17, 2013

Forza Horizon 1000 Club Expansion Pack Now Available for Download

Forza Horizon 1000 Club Expansion Pack Now Available for Download
If you like cars, racing games, and own an Xbox 360 you’ve probably played at least one of the games in the Forza franchise. The latest game in the franchise is Forza Horizon and a new expansion pack for the game has launched this week.…