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A brash, hilarious, friendly surprise from motoring s past. Jan 1, 2021
When we came up with the original list of cars for this test, the MG TC wasn’t on it. Not that the MG isn’t significant. It debuted around the same time as this magazine. Legions of TCs crossed the Atlantic after World War II, following servicemembers who bought them on the cheap. The scrappy little MG was long part of the
This is an excerpt from our recent article, The Search For the Greatest Sports Car of All Time, where we rounded up eight of the most important enthusiast cars ever made, track-tested them at Lime Rock Park, and declared one ultimate winner. Enjoy this chapter on the MG TC, but be sure to read the entire eight-part story.
John Sturbin | Senior Writer, RacinToday.com Thursday, December 31 2020
A young John Paul Jr. showed big talent in both sports cars and open-wheelers.
IMSA GTP champion and INDYCAR race-winner John Paul Jr., one of the most versatile and star-crossed drivers of his generation, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 after a lengthy battle against Huntington’s disease. He was 60.
Huntington’s is a fatal disorder that breaks down the nerve cells in the brain and deteriorates physical and mental abilities.
A native of Muncie, Ind., Paul made seven Indianapolis 500 starts between 1985 and 1998. His most successful year in the 500 was 1998, when he started 16th, led 39 laps and finished seventh in the No. 81 Team Pelfrey entry in his final start at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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The word “friendly” comes to mind. At Big Bend, Lime Rock’s sweeping first turn, the M5’s body leans in for a kiss against the chassis then feels unfussed from apex to corner exit. Absolutely neutral. The front end doesn’t push or gripe even a millisecond before the rear tires give. If anything, this car was meant to be thrown loose into every corner, coaxed forward by bootfulls of throttle into each apex.
The M5’s cabin ergonomics allow that play. The tall greenhouse feels airy and open, its thin, delicate pillars adding to the sense of ease by allowing in acres of light. The hood dives away from sight. All the bells and whistles are present: a powerful stereo, onboard diagnostic computer, and headrests that adjust with the touch of a button.
The F1 needs more stewards like Kevin Hines and the Revs Institute, those willing to allow this living, breathing masterpiece to stretch its restless legs. With every detail observed, the McLaren F1 reveals itself as more than a supercar; it’s a vessel for human ambition of the highest order. The term “moonshot” gets tossed around a lot, but spend enough time with this car and the idea rings true. This object was obsessed over at every facet, conceived as the Platonic ideal of supercar, without interference from baser thoughts. “It made me realize something: Our understanding of wealth has changed,” deputy editor Bob Sorokanich noted. “In 1994, buying the best new car in the world meant buying the fastest, most powerful, most pure, most communicative car. Today, you’d buy something powerful, gaudy, and utterly livable. Something that hides all the dirty work.”