Seats are one of the most important upgrades for when you start tracking your car. Not only do they serve as a safety upgrade, they can also vastly improve your driving. A racing seat holds the driver securely in place, providing a much better sense of the car’s capabilities and limits. […]
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Formula DRIFT Announces 2-Year Title Sponsorship with Link Engine Management for the PRO2 Championship
Formula DRIFT Announces 2-Year Title Sponsorship with Link Engine Management for the PRO2 Championship Text By Formula D // Photo By Joe Singleton Long Beach, Calif. – December 13, 2017 – Formula DRIFT has announced a 2-year sponsorship agreement with Link Engine Management for the Formula Drift PRO2 Championship. Link […]
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DSPORT TAS Tour 2017 | The Ultimate Tokyo Experience
If the DSPORT TAS Tour isn’t already on your bucket list, this year’s adventure might put it on the top of your list. If you love Japanese cars, Japanese culture and Japanese food, there is no better way to experience Japan in eight days and seven nights than on the […]
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Making The Grade | 2017 UPDATE: A Look Back at OEM Offerings Since 1990
In the 100th issue of DSPORT Magazine, we evaluated and ranked the major automotive manufacturers in our segment. Although that was only six years ago, a lot has changed since then. Ford rolled out a huge presence with its EcoBoost lineup, Honda delivered the Civic Type R to the U.S., […]
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Global MX-5 Cup Race Car | A Close-Up Look at Mazda’s Turn-Key Race Car
The last time I raced on Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca was also the first time I ever crashed there. In October 2015, Mazda loaned us a Touring Car B-Spec (TCB) Mazda2 to take to the Pirelli World Challenge season finale for the full pro racing experience. I’ve raced cars far […]
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Trending Swaps | 2017 SEMA Show
Welcome to the world of automotive madness. If you have the slightest interest in cars and performance, then the SEMA show is a must-see for you. With thousands of custom cars filling every inch of the Las Vegas Convention Center, it quickly becomes clear that the show’s theme is all-out […]
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A Star is Born at the 2019 SEMA Show | 2019 Honda Civic Type R
With the American sports compact market hurting for more competition, Honda answered the many prayers with their introduction of the Honda Civic Type R to the U.S. market for the very first time. Battling models like the Subaru WRX STI, Ford Focus RS, and the Volkswagen Golf R; Honda had […]
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Winmax Releases its W4 Brake Pad for the R35 GT-R
The R35 GT-R is fast but it is also heavy at nearly 4,000 pounds, which demands a lot of work out of the braking system. Winmax expands its lineup of performance brake pads with the W4 compound for the R35 GT-R to help the car stop quicker and more reliably. […]
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Hondata Releases its FlashPro for the 2016+ Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
California car enthusiasts know the pains of emissions laws all too well, which is why we’re always excited to see parts and upgrades earn EPA/CARB compliance. Honda fans can now rejoice upon the release of Hondata’s FlashPro for the 2016 and newer Civic 1.5 Turbo. The CARB-legal upgrade provides a programmable […]
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Speed Ventures Hosts Time Attack Challenges on the West Coast
It’s time to quit making up excuses for why you shouldn’t go racing, because it’s actually easier than you might expect. Track days are becoming more common, more affordable, and more welcoming to all types of different cars and drivers. Even better, the rising popularity of track days gives these […]
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Titan 7 Releases the T-R10 Forged Wheel
A high performance wheel should incorporate a rigid construction, clearance for big brakes, and the lightest footprint possible. It’s a difficult balance to achieve, but Titan 7 is entering the market as a new wheel brand aiming to reach these objectives. The company comes from 40 combined years of experience in […]
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The Speed Ring Presented by Motovicity Distribution
Speed Ring Battle seeks to bring the best of the best in Time Attack together for an all out war against the clock in an annual celebration of the automotive hobby and the pursuit of wide open throttle. Text by The Speed Ring OVERALL WINNER Payouts Non Motovicity Customer – […]
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Power Test Dynamometer and SuperFlow Join Forces
Power Test and SuperFlow Join Forces! On September 20th, Power Test Inc., a dynamometer and custom test stand manufacturer, completed the transaction to acquire SuperFlow Technologies/Hicklin Engineering. Power Test CEO Alan Petelinsek will be working closely with former owner and now General Manager Scott Giles in Des Moines, IA, along with […]
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Neo Motorsport Front Big Brake Kit for the Honda S2000
What should your next upgrade be? Asking yourself this question can send you down a rabbit hole of unnecessary and expensive mods if you’re not careful. So before window shopping catalogs and forums for new parts, decide first what you want to do with the car. If you plan to […]
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Papago Releases its GoSafe 760 Dual Dash Cam
Dash cameras are becoming more and more commonplace for street cars, and with good reason. They’re handy for capturing rare and interesting moments, but they’re also a lifesaver in situations that question liability and details of how an incident occurred. The Papago GoSafe 760 dual dash cam aims to provide the […]
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