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Two Racing Pettys Signed This 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix for Sale on Bring a Trailer
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (349+ words) This Richard Petty Edition GP was signed by The King and also by Kyle Petty. Elvis was The King of rock 'n' roll. Johnny Carson was The King of late-night TV. For a country that famously threw off the trappings…...
Watch Car and Driver Staffers Race the Bots at VIR in a Virtual Lightning Lap
4+ day, 54+ min ago (311+ words) AI-powered 'Drivatars' compete against C/D's crack team of virtual racers in a 60-lap fight, and we're livestreaming it starting at 1:45 p.m. ET today. Join us! The results from our 2026 Lightning Lap track test have been revealed! Here at Car and…...
How Did the 2026 BMW M2 CS Fare in Our Ultimate Track Test?
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (348+ words) The 523-hp M2 CS becomes the second-quickest BMW around VIR at Lightning Lap. From the March/April 2026 issue of Car and Driver. Class: LL3 | Base: $108,275 | As Tested: $108,275Power and Weight: 523 hp " 3729 lb " 7.1 lb/hp Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2RF: 275/35ZR-19 (100Y) " R: 285/30ZR-20 (99Y) " What goes through your…...
1995 Porsche 911 Carrera at Lightning Lap 2026
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (283+ words) Our editor-in-chief puts his own classic Porsche to the test. From the March/April 2026 issue of Car and Driver. I left some time on the table. My 1995 Porsche 911 ran a 3:16.6. The tires were delayed, and I was unable to lap…...
Behind the Scenes at Lightning Lap 2026 in Photos
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (788+ words) Peer behind the curtain of this year's annual track test at Virginia International Raceway. Back to Lightning Lap 2026It takes nearly a minute for Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer" to get rolling, but once it does, it's nearly impossible to hit pause on…...
View Photos of the Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo Evo2
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (351+ words) See every angle of the Lamborghini Huraca'n Super Trofeo Evo2 as it participated in Car and Driver's Lightning Lap 2026 event. Read the Full Story | Back to Lightning Lap 2026 If you like speed, you might fall in love with this 612-hp Lamborghini…...
2026 Lamborghini Temerario at Lightning Lap 2026: Junior's Achievement
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (176+ words) Lambo's junior sports car brings big power and straight-line speed to pull ahead of the Huracan by a couple seconds. From the March/April 2026 issue of Car and Driver. Class: LL5 | Base: $440,367 | As Tested: $585,954Power and Weight: 907 hp " 4200 lb " 4.6 lb/hp Tires:…...
The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Returns to VIR with Something to Prove
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (345+ words) New!Shop For Cars Available Near You. We give the big Caddy one more chance at the four-door record. From the March/April 2026 issue of Car and Driver. Class: LL4 | Base: $141,050 | As Tested: $150,365Power and Weight: 668 hp " 4143 lb " 6.2 lb/hp Tires: Michelin…...
Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo Evo2: A Screaming Race Car Joins Us at Lightning Lap
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (268+ words) A shrieking V-10 example of what light weight, downforce, and slicks can do for lap times. From the March/April 2026 issue of Car and Driver. Class: LLPro | Base: $360,000 | As Tested: $360,000Power and Weight: 612 hp " 2950 lb (C/D est) " 4.8 lb/hpTires: Hankook Ventus…...
The Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro Shows Its Track Prowess at Lightning Lap
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (390+ words) Cozying up with the GT63 Pro's sticky tires and powertrain upgrades is something we'd never grow tired of. From the March/April 2026 issue of Car and Driver. Class: LL4 | Base: $199,650 | As Tested: $211,660Power and Weight: 603 hp " 4268 lb " 7.1 lb/hp Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport…...