The International Superstars Racing Series

In 2004 the world saw the birth of the superstars racing series. This is a series that does not allow turbochargers or superchargers but is based all on big V8 engines. Not only V8 engines but GT cars that are 2 or four door with rear wheel drive. This year has seen something which not many believed could happen…Maserati has won with the Quattroporte.

It’s not a huge feet for any car to win a racing series but the cars that are here have always been the tops. Cars like the BMW M3 and Jaguar XFR are track built monsters made to crust the lap times and the opposition. The Quattroporte is more of a relaxed sports car but it has proven that it has what it takes.

The Quattroporte EVO is a widebody….very widebody version of the normal car that can be seen on the street and has been tuned to for the life at the track. This series is where GT car manufacturers can test and prove their “metal” as it is. The likes of BMW, Porsche, Audi and even Chrysler with the 300C they all put their best foot forward in this primarily Italian racing series. This series has been expanding its locations for the last few years and it has to be said when Road America is finished it would be nice to see it there. 

Concept Cars a Plenty in Frankfurt

Every year there are a host of car shows and events where manufacturers show off their new creations and new ideas. From components like car radio units and car navigation system units to complete concept vehicles the Frankfurt motor show has always been a haven for the automotive ideas of the world. It’s not just cars like the Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale that take center stage in this arena. Cars like the Ford Festiva ST are huge crowd pleasers because of their real world attainability.

This year was no different with Ford, Subaru, Fisker and many others throwing down some amazing ideas.  Ford showed off their Focus and Festiva ST model’s which are both set for a global release…that means we will actually be able to have them here in the states. This is a big announcement since the US never gets the fun models of cars…type R, Old School Nissan GTR, even the old focus St none of them ever saw US shores, well legally anyway.

One of the most stunning models is the Jaguar C-X16 which is slated for production for the 2013 model year and has to be one of the best looking cars ever built. The great thing about this car …yep it is set to go head to head with the Porsche Cayman so the price won’t be out of this world. Sadly for the US market the Focus ST wagon will not hit our shores so we will have to make do with the Cadillac CTS-V wagon and its petty 600HP. Porsche showed off their new 911 but it is hard to tell the new one from the old, as opposed to KIA who dropped the GT concept on an unsuspecting public. The GT concept is KIAs fist RWD platform and if it comes out looking like the concept it will be a huge head turner. There was also a 1000+HP electric super car that was teased but not that much is known about it yet. For a full list of all the action cars and events at the show hit up Google and look for the Frankfurt auto show then sit back and enjoy the glory.