Liam Doran has transformed a Mini Cooper into a racing monster for the uniquely British Autograss discipline, fitting it into Class 7 with a pickup-style body and a powertrain consisting of twin Hayabusa engines producing well over 300 horsepower. The lightweight, stripped-back Mini is capable of performing wheelies and is designed for rapid combat on grass and dirt circuits, showcasing a unique blend of motorsport history and high-octane antics.
Reeves Callaway, the founder of Callaway Cars, known for modifying high-end vehicles and setting a speed record of 254.76 miles per hour in 1988, has passed away at the age of 75. Callaway started by modifying cars in his garage and eventually gained recognition from major automakers. His company became an authorized "aftermarket tuner" for Chevrolet, producing limited-edition Callaway-modified Corvettes. Callaway's passion for building fast cars extended beyond the Corvette, and his company worked on various types of vehicles. He leaves behind a legacy of creating beautifully designed and crafted machines.
A highly modified Tesla Model S Plaid, nicknamed "Dark Helmet," built by Unplugged Performance, has set a new lap record of 1:20.03 on the Willow Springs raceway in California, beating a highly modified Porsche 911 GT2 RS by over a second. The record was achieved accidentally during a Pikes Peak testing lap, and the car has more potential left in it, according to Unplugged Performance. The Dark Helmet build has secured lap records at various tracks, including Willow Springs, Pikes Peak, Button Willow, and Laguna Seca.
