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First-placed finnish driver Mikko Hirvonen (C-R) and co-driver Jarmo Lehtinen (C-L) raise their trophys surrounded by second-placed Norwegian driver Mads Osteberg (2nd L) and his Swedish co-driver Jonas Anderson (L), third-placed Russian driver Evgeny Novikov (2nd R) and French co-driver Denis Giraudet (R) during the podium ceremony of the 2012 Portugal Rally in Faro on April 1, 2012 (AFP Photo/Francisco Leong) 02.04.2012 13:22

21-year-old driver brings Russia historic rally podium finish

Russian driver Evgeny Novikov has claimed silver at the World Rally Championship round in Portugal, which is the first podium finish for Russia in the sport’s history.

 
(AFP Photo / Doug Pensinger) 28.03.2012 16:06

Snowmobile daredevils rev in Russia’s polar race

Russia has held its inaugural snowmobile race inside the Polar circle in Siberia. The fastest driver came from Finland, but that didn’t stop the home crowd enjoying the event.

LADA Sport rally racer Kirill Ladygin. (RIA Novosti/Ruslan Krivobok) 24.02.2012 19:37

Russian outshines F1 greats in annual Moscow racing event

Muscovites have been given a rare chance to see the likes of Alain Prost and David Coulthard in action. The Race of Stars saw the Formula One legends compete against the best Russian drivers in Arctic conditions.

 
George Miedecke survived the crash with just a few bruises 08.02.2012 19:16 2 comments

Car plunges into sea during rally in Tasmania (VIDEO)

There has been a lucky escape for a young driver in Australia. Twenty-five-year-old George Miedecke missed a tricky corner during a rally in Tasmania and plunged his father's Ford Capri into the sea at a speed of 130 kilometers per hour.

France's driver Stephane Peterhansel holds his trophy on the podium after winning the 2012 Dakar Rally car category in Lima, Peru, on January 15, 2012 (AFP Photo / PHILIPPE DESMAZES) 16.01.2012 13:27 1 comment

Peterhansel clinches 10th Dakar title

Frenchman Stephane Peterhansel has claimed an unprecedented 10th Dakar Rally title after doing just enough by crossing the line in 10th place at the final stage in South America.

 
Eduard Nikolaev and co-driver Viatcheslav Mizyukaev, from Russia, drive their Kamaz (AFP Photo / Daniel Garcia) 06.01.2012 18:02 4 comments

Kamaz truck suspended for Dakar 2012

Rain and snow in the Andes have forced organizers to cancel Friday's stage of the Dakar Rally. Yet more unpleasant news involved Russian Kamaz driver Eduard Nikolaev, who has been disqualified for breaking race regulations.

San Rafael : France's driver Stephane Peterhansel steers his Mini during the Stage 3 of the 2012 Dakar between San Rafael, Mendoza province and San Juan, San Juan province, Argentina, on January 3, 2012. (AFP Photo/Philippe Desmazes) 05.01.2012 15:15 1 comment

Peterhansel takes lead in Dakar rally

There’s a familiar face back at the top of the standings in the Dakar Rally. Nine-time winner Stephane Peterhansel has reclaimed the overall lead after the fourth day of the two-week race in South America.

 
Spain's Marc Coma (AFP Photo / PHILIPPE DESMAZES) 03.01.2012 17:59

Reigning champions not giving up at Dakar 2012

It hasn't taken long for Dakar-Rally-Royalty to get into gear. After stage two, it’s reigning champion Nasser al-Attiyah who leads in the cars section, while in the saddle, three-time winner Marc Coma is the man to catch.

Argentina's Jorge Martinez Boero rides his Beta on the podium during the symbolic start of the 2012 Dakar Rally in Mar del Plata. (AFP Photo / Juan Mabtomata) 02.01.2012 00:02 1 comment

Dakar Rally start marred by biker’s death

An Argentinian motor-bike rider, Jorge Martinez Boero, has died after a crash during the opening stage of the Dakar Rally, which started in Argentina on Sunday.

 
Kamaz driver Vladimir Chagin and co-driver Sergey Savostin, from Russia (AFP Photo / Daniel GARCIA) 28.12.2011 20:03 1 comment

Kamaz injects fresh blood for Dakar 2012

The New Year for motor sports starts on the first day of 2012, with the annual Dakar Rally. After the retirement of Russian star Vladimir Chagin, the country will be relying on some young blood in the Kamaz team

Sebastian Loeb (AFP Photo / Lehtikuva / Roni Rekomaa ) 12.11.2011 13:23

Loeb becomes most successful driver in motorsports

Citroen driver Sebastian Loeb has clinched a record 8th consecutive World Rally title following his top rival Mikko Hirvonen's forced withdrawal from the Rally of Wales due to a heavy crash.

 
The European Truck Racing Championships GP in Smolensk, Russia, 2011 02.08.2011 17:22

Smolensk turns center of European Truck Racing for second year running

Germany's Jochen Hahn has extended his overall lead at the European Truck Racing Championships. The competition hit the Smolensk Ring in central Russia over the weekend for the second straight year.

Tatra driver Ales Loprais (AFP Photo / Claudio Santana) 16.07.2011 17:30

Loprais pinches win in Silk Way Rally

Truck driver Ales Loprais from the Czech Republic has been crowned the champion of the Silk Way Rally.

 
Firdaus Kabirov's Kamaz (RIA Novosti/Alexey Nasyrov) 15.07.2011 12:36

Kabirov wins second Silk Way rally stage

The Silk Way rally is reaching its climax as the drivers edge their way towards the finish in Sochi this weekend.

Stephane Peterhanse (AFP Photo / Cristina Quicler) 14.07.2011 12:45

Peterhansel fastest at Silk Way’s fourth stage

Former Dakar champion, Stephane Peterhansel, has won the fourth stage of the Silk Way Rally to go second in the overall standings for the endurance race in Russia.

 
Firdaus Kabirov of Kamaz-Master team (RIA Novosti / Iliya Pitalev) 13.07.2011 14:45

Kabirov increases Silk Way lead

Two-time Dakar rally winner Firdaus Kabirov is leading the Silk Way Rally in his Kamaz truck.

Kamaz driver Firdaus Khabirov (AFP Photo / Getty Images) 12.07.2011 12:12

Kamaz trucks shuffle on top of Silk Way Rally standings

The Silk Way Rally endurance race is roaring through Russia, with Kamaz once again being unrivaled in the truck competition.

 
RIA Novosti / Ilya Pitalev 23.05.2011 03:31 1 comment

Vintage cars rally to capture Muscovites’ hearts

American corvettes and Soviet-era Volgas have been cruising the streets of the Russian capital - instead of the modern-day models which usually rule the roads - in an annual vintage automobile event.

Rally Masters Show in Moscow (Image from rallyshow.ru) 23.04.2011 12:45 1 comment

Flag drops on Rally Masters Show in Moscow

Top international rally drivers have gathered in Moscow for a taste of some rip-roaring competition. The capital is hosting its first Rally Masters Show – the motor sport event which has already gained popularity across the world.

 
Photo from http://www.sti-club.su 25.02.2011 15:31

Russia’s top racing stars battle it out at Moscow invitational event

There were plenty of high-octane thrills as top racers, including Russia's Formula One driver Vitaly Petrov, came together at the invitational tournament in Moscow.