The Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution has set a new track record at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, beating the previous record holder, the Czinger 21C, by 0.43 seconds with a lap time of 2:10.90 seconds. The hypercar, driven by former Le Mans class winner David Donohue, reached speeds of 193 mph and experienced high lateral forces during cornering. The Revolution model features chassis and aero tweaks for improved track performance, and Hennessey is aiming to push the F5 beyond 300 mph later this year.
A video has surfaced showing a Porsche 911 GT3 from the 991.2 generation lapping the Nurburgring in an impressive time of 6 minutes and 58.5 seconds, despite being equipped with a manual transmission. The skilled driver behind the wheel demonstrates the capabilities of the car, which features a 4.0-liter engine producing 493 horsepower. The lap time is particularly noteworthy considering the car was running on used tires with reduced grip.
Rock the Boat, Be Better, Composer's Dream, Arabian Lion, and Amani's Image were among the winners on the 2023 Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course. Bob Baffert's horse, Arabian Lion, won the first Stakes race of the day, and Havnameltdown, his second horse, was euthanized after suffering a catastrophic injury. Straight No Chaser won by 7 1/2 lengths, and Nagirroc set a new track record in the final undercard race before the Preakness. National Treasure won the 148th running of the Preakness with a winning time of 1:55.12, and Diamond Gem AA won the day's final race.
