Weekend Motorsports Roundup, July 4-5, 2015

Welcome to the Jalopnik , where we let you know what’s going on in the world of racing, where you can see it, and where you can talk about it all in one convenient place. Where else would you want to spend your weekend? We’ve got three historic venues on...

Mar 30, 2026

What's Going On With All The Deleted Lap Times In F1 Qualifying Today?

Pastor Maldonado was among those who had lap times deleted during today’s Formula One British Grand Prix qualifying session. Tyranny! Unfair! Taxation without repre—nah, it’s just a ruling the FIA made about Turn 9. Here’s why several fast lap times disappeared into thin air. Silverstone is now a lovely modern...

Mar 30, 2026

Watkins Glen Is Fantastic Because Of Everything That's Not At The Track

I often get stuck in the trap of “I am here for a race weekend!” and don’t get to see much beyond the track itself and where I’m staying. I might make it to the local Denny’s at 1 a.m., but that’s about it. Do not fall into that trap...

Mar 30, 2026

Rumor: Aston Martin To Bring Mercedes Power Units To Red Bull F1 Team

Oh, rumor mill, we love you so. Either a deal with Aston Martin will finally bring Formula One’s Red Bull Racing a , or it’s a rumor so crazy that it will allow us to indulge in a time-honored Independence Day tradition: having a chuckle at Britain’s expense. Either way,...

Mar 30, 2026

Nope, Nope, Coming Through, Please Move

Manfred Stohl in the red car would like past regardless of the fact that there’s a jump in the middle and another car who would like that inside line. Nope! Here’s a great little moment of ping-pong cars. ...

Mar 30, 2026

Massa With The Hole Shot Takes An Early Lead At The British Grand Prix

Holy crap, there’s a race going on at the British Grand Prix! Felipe Massa nailed the start while the two Mercedes cars were slow off the line, allowing him to shoot out in front early. Best of all, it’s been a race since the beginning. Bottas shot out around Rosberg...

Mar 30, 2026

Watch A Bunch Of F1 Teammates Take Each Other Out On The First Lap

It’s not been a great morning for famous British marques at the British Grand Prix. Both McLarens and both Lotuses whacked into each other right on the first lap of the race. Oops! Lotus drivers Pastor Maldonado and Romain Grosjean retired immediately from their hard hit. Grosjean was trying to...

Mar 30, 2026

How The Williams F1 Team Threw Away Not Just A Win, But A Podium Finish

After a to the British Grand Prix, Felipe Massa’s Williams jumped ahead of the two Mercedes cars on the front row of the grid. The Williams cars were faster in a straight line than the Mercedes pair, and they were holding their own. Here’s how they blew it through a...

Mar 30, 2026

Hop Onboard As IndyCars Go Four-Wide On An Oval, Pass, Crash And Flip

If there’s one race that’s gotten people talking about the regular season of IndyCar, it’s last weekend’s controversial outing at Auto Club Speedway. Whether your loved it or hated it, the onboards are certainly fascinating to watch. If you think passing one or two cars is nuts, watch these guys...

Mar 30, 2026

Even Dale Earnhardt Jr. Is Watching The Women's World Cup Final

He’s supposed to hop in a car shortly, but it’s pretty wet in Daytona. Might as well watch the game, dude. Check out while we’re waiting on the rain. We’re kicking Japan’s butt. Contact the author at . ...

Mar 30, 2026

It's Almost Midnight In Daytona And The Place Is Still A Party

Late, schmate. The folks who are there for the race want to see the race happen, and Daytona’s still a party. The green flag dropped almost four hours after the broadcast began and does anyone in the stands actually care? Nah. ...

Mar 30, 2026

Daytona NASCAR Race Proves Haters Right On Lap 4

Do you hate restrictor plate track NASCAR pack racing with a vengeance? Are you That Guy? Like, are you really, really especially That Guyish now that it’s sort of late at night and NASCAR is just starting the Coke Zero 400? Congratulations, they just had a “big one” on Lap...

Mar 30, 2026

Formula One Isn't The Only Series That Throws Sparks

Formula One may be throwing sparks with its titanium skid plates this year, but let’s not think that the pinnacle of stock car racing doesn’t have its own car-mounted fireworks display. When the second “big one” hit at Daytona, Kyle Larson and Carl Edwards put on a spectacular show as...

Mar 30, 2026

Terrifying Fan Video Shows NASCAR Race Car Crashing Into Catch Fence

Four spectators were treated for injuries as a result of the at the end of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Coke Zero 400, with one fan transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Austin Dillon’s car became airborne in the pile-up, smashing through the part of the catch fence that...

Mar 30, 2026

Top Fuel Motorcycle Dirt Drag Racing Is Your New Favorite Nuttiness

How top fuel motorcycle dirt drag racing has escaped my attention until now is an unforgivable crime, and it’s time to make up for it. The races have been a thing for nearly two decades, starting with hillclimbers that were bored of waiting for their chance to run up a...

Mar 30, 2026