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Pikes Peak, Raceway for Sale, and Muscle Cars

Build of the Week

Pikes Peak is one of the most challenging and deadliest races there is. With a depth of history on the road and with the breathtaking views, I highly suggest this road being on your driving bucket list. EVs have been highlighted the last few years during this race, and this manufacturer is putting a truck into the game!

Article of the Week

Can you guess which International Raceway is being sold after 62 years of family ownership? Hints include: Current assets amount to about $2.2 Million, includes a complex of 7 different race tracks, was featured in Gran Turismo and the movie Ford vs Ferrari.

Fun Fact of the Week

The muscle car name can be dated back to the 1920’s, but was first used when describing the 1964 Pontiac GTO. The term can be defined as an American-made, intermediately sized, featuring a coupe body, and typically powered by a V8 engine. NITTO is trying to EV swap muscle cars now. Check out this list from Hot Rod on the 10 Coolest Muscle Car Deals From Mecum Auctions Indy.

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