Tag Archive for ‘Mazda’
Pro Drifter Kyle Mohan – Exclusive Interview
DSTV talks to Kyle Mohan, driver of the NEXEN/Mazdatrix Mazda RX-8. Mohan discusses his car’s build, how he drifts and how he got involved in the sport.
Crash and Burn: Formula Drift Round 4
The DSTV crew takes you to Evergreen Speedway for Round 4 of the Formula Drift Championship. Featured in this video are drivers Kyle Mohan, Brian Wilkerson and local hero Nikolay Konstantinov. Big smoke, hot girls and solid drifting action.
Mazda Schools the B-Segment With 2011 Mazda2
The Mazda2 is long overdue. This car should have been brought to the United States in 2007 when Mazda was selling the previous generation of this model in Australia and Asia. I know, I know, 2007 was the fin de siecle for big gas guzzlers – when dinosaurs still roamed the Earth in automotive form. [...]
2010 MAZDASPEED3 – Still The Hottest Hatch
I was one of the first journalists in the world to drive the original MAZDASPEED3 back in 2007, and it was a classic case of love at first sight. “This is your next Mazda,” is what I wrote at the time. In the years since then, I’ve never found a reason to revise that opinion. [...]
Indy 500 Champ Teams Up With Mazda To Benefit Shelter Animals
Twenty five years ago this month, Danny Sullivan solidified his place in motorsports history with his famous “spin and win” in the 1985 Indy 500. This past weekend, Danny competed in another race, this one on behalf of his favorite non-profit. On Sunday, Danny drove in the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup race [...]
Mazda Unveils Special Playboy MX-5 Cup Racer in Classic BRE Livery
Peter Brock was the driving force behind Brock Racing Enterprises, aka BRE. In the 1970s, BRE was famous for Trans-Am successes driving the hot Nissan sports cars of the day – the Datsun “Fairlady” Roadsters, Datsun 510 and Datsun 240Z. Now Brock is back together with his most successful [...]
BMI 4-Rotor RX-8, Hillclimb, Honda Crosstour
Episode #20 – This week, a hillclimb challenge between the 2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R, 2009 Toyota Venza and the 2009 Ford Explorer. The BMI 4-rotor Mazda RX-8 is heading to Formula D and a review of the Honda Crosstour, is it the new Aztec?
Mazda Diesels US-Bound in 2012
Thanks to bad memories of the good ‘ol Peugeot 504 (note: my Grandfather had a fleet of barely-running 504’s, though there were several other diesels of the era worth loathing), oil burners have been facing an uphill PR battle here in the United States. Meanwhile, diesel powertrains have literally taken over the hearts and minds [...]
Extra! Crap Can Racing: LeMons, Chumpcar
Introduction to Crap-Can Racing, and Driving Sports takes the plunge at the inaugural ChumpCar 24-hour race in Portland, Oregon on Hallows Eve, along with AR Auto Service and the team Produnk Miata.
Motorsports Contingency Payouts Rise For 2010
Racing has never been cheap, but it’s getting a little easier in 2010. Motorsports-related companies are stepping up in a big way this year to help amateur and pro racers stay on track.
It’s no surprise that Mazda is leading the way - the company is world-famous for its support of amateur and pro racing. Winners [...]
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