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Patrick Dempsey: Movie Star and Occasional Racer
When Patrick Dempsey isn’t starring on the big screen, he enjoys participating in motorsports—and he’s pretty good at it, too.
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Alexandra Maloney
The Mercedes-AMG One Is a Seductive Beast
Plug-in hybrid sports cars are now a thing, thanks to Mercedes-Benz, especially in Formula 1.
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Andrew Kidd
These Are the Best Race Car Drivers In the World
The best race car drivers in the world depend on who you ask, but there are some drivers found on almost any list.
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Lauren Smith
Jeff Gordon Is One of the Best American Race Car Drivers
Jeff Gordon is one of the most decorated race car drivers in NASCAR history. Learn more about his achievements here. 
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Allison Stone
Banned By NASCAR: "Jurassic Park Car" the T-Rex
Find out why the T-Rex car driven by Jeff Gordon at the 1997 All-Star race swept the competition and never raced again. 
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Allison Stone
Learning About the Famous Carroll Shelby
The cult classic car designer built high-performance muscle cars and slayed them on the track. Learn about Carroll Shelby's creations that still impact us today. 
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Elaine Duvet
The Jeff Gordon Test Drives Might Be Fake, But They’re Still a Ton of Fun
In 2013, NASCAR icon Jeff Gordon partnered up with a sponsor to shoot a prank video. When a reporter claimed it could be a fake, Gordon pranked him too.
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Alex Reale
Red Bull Is Building One Expensive Hypercar
The RB 17 will be the first production car designed and sold by Red Bull’s racing team. But will it be worth its $6.2 million price tag?
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Andrew Koole
A New Race Is Set to Take Place in Europe Before the 2023 Le Mans
WEC announced plans to introduce another race into the first half of its season schedule as the championship works to return to pre-covid event numbers. 
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Allison Stone
The True Power of Mercedes' F1 Car Has Been Unleashed
After a bleak start to the season, Mercedes is finally seeing progress with its troubled W13 car to halve the gap to its biggest rivals. 
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Allison Stone
This Car Just Broke Some Major Records
A new electric track car from David McMurtry set a historic record at the Goodwill Festival of Speed hill climb. 
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Allison Stone
McMurtry Just Built One Heck of an EV
The McMurtry Spéirling is an ultra-fast new electric track car, with a street-legal version in the works.
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Allison Stone
BMW 1250 GS Ground Clearance
You should understand your BMW R 1250 GS's ground clearance before taking the bike off-roading. Here's what you need to know.
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Brenna Swanston
Alfa Romeo Furthers Its Relationship In F1
Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN has introduced a new name and emblem for the 2022 Formula One season. 
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Serena Aburahma
We're Surprised Grid Legends Isn't More than Just a Game
Grid Legends is an underrated motorsports game that implements different forms of racing, including racing EVs.
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Serena Aburahma
What Kind of Car Does Lewis Hamilton Drive?
Ever wondered what kind of car Lewis Hamilton drives when he’s not on the circuit? We have all the details on this Formula 1 champ’s collection!
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John Pickhaver
Subaru Rally Car
The Subaru WRX STI rally car delivers 330 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque—thanks to its 2.0-liter turbocharged and intercooled SUBARU BOXER engine.
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Mariza Morin

All Questions on Motorsports

Is race car driving a sport?
I want to be a professional race car driver. I told my dad and he said, “Car racing? That’s not a sport, why can’t you be a golfer?” I just want to know: is race car driving even a sport?
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Jason Tushinski
Who is Greg Biffle driving for this year?
I had a dream that my favorite NASCAR driver of all-time, Greg Biffle (The Biffmister), is driving again, and my wife told me it’s true! But who is Greg Biffle driving for this year?
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Jason Tushinski
How fast do F1 cars go?
My friend introduced me to F1 racing about a month ago, and I’m hooked! I’m still learning about the sport, so I want to start with the basics. How fast do F1 cars go during a race?
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Eric Schad
Why is Lamborghini not in F1?
I’m a huge fan of all kinds of car racing, but I’ve recently gotten really into Formula 1. The more I watch it, though, the more I wonder why I don’t see Lamborghini making a run at it.
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Sarah Gray
How fast do sprint cars go?
I’m a huge fan of sprint car racing. In my humble opinion, it’s so much more satisfying to watch than NASCAR. What’s the top speed of a sprint car?
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Melanie Johnson
Is Matt Kenseth driving in NASCAR this year?
I’m a huge NASCAR fan, and I love Matt Kenseth, but I haven’t seen him race for a while. Will Kenseth be racing in NASCAR this year?
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Sarah Gray
Where are Mercedes F1 engines made?
I’m a huge Formula 1 fan, and I’ve recently become really interested in Mercedes F1 cars. Where are Mercedes F1 engines made?
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Sarah Gray
How do I put a Honda four-wheeler in neutral?
I have a Honda four-wheeler or ATV or whatever you want to call it. Anyway, I just bought it and I want to roll it up onto my Honda Ridgeline to take to a friend’s house. I’m just not sure how to shift it into neutral—what do I need to do?
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Eric Schad
How many 2008 Honda Civic Mugen Si were made?
I’m a huge fan of the Honda Civic Si. Anyways, I was super bored the other day, so I started to read about limited edition versions of the Civic Si. That’s when I came across the Civic Mugen Si. I’d like to learn more about it. How many Civic Mugen Si’s did Honda make?
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Eric Schad
What is the best mini-truck for off-road?
I watched a video on YouTube about two friends who outfitted a mini-truck for off-roading. I need a project, so I thought I might try my hand at it as well, I’m just not sure which brand is the best. What’s the best off-roading mini-truck option?
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Eric Schad
How many BMW R1200S motorcycles were made?
I’m wondering if the R1200S was a rare motorcycle or if it was very popular. How many BMW R1200Ses were made in total?
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Jacqulyn Graber
How many Ford RS200s were made?
I’m a huge fan of rally cars, and I had no idea that Ford ever got into the rally game. I recently learned about the Ford RS200, and I would love to see if I can get my hands on one. How many Ford RS200s were actually made?
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Sarah Gray
Does Shelter offer motorcycle insurance?
I’m finally getting the motorcycle I’ve wanted for years, and I’m so excited! I’m curious about how to get insurance, though. Shelter covers my car, but do they offer motorcycle policies too?
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Sarah Gray

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