Rally
21-year-old driver brings Russia historic rally podium finishRussian 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. |
Snowmobile daredevils rev in Russia’s polar raceRussia 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. |
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Russian outshines F1 greats in annual Moscow racing eventMuscovites 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. |
08.02.2012 19:16
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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. |
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16.01.2012 13:27
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Peterhansel clinches 10th Dakar titleFrenchman 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. |
06.01.2012 18:02
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Kamaz truck suspended for Dakar 2012Rain 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. |
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05.01.2012 15:15
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Peterhansel takes lead in Dakar rallyThere’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. |
Reigning champions not giving up at Dakar 2012It 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. |
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02.01.2012 00:02
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Dakar Rally start marred by biker’s deathAn 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. |
28.12.2011 20:03
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Kamaz injects fresh blood for Dakar 2012The 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 |
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Loeb becomes most successful driver in motorsportsCitroen 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. |
Smolensk turns center of European Truck Racing for second year runningGermany'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. |
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Loprais pinches win in Silk Way RallyTruck driver Ales Loprais from the Czech Republic has been crowned the champion of the Silk Way Rally. |
Kabirov wins second Silk Way rally stageThe Silk Way rally is reaching its climax as the drivers edge their way towards the finish in Sochi this weekend. |
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Peterhansel fastest at Silk Way’s fourth stageFormer 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. |
Kabirov increases Silk Way leadTwo-time Dakar rally winner Firdaus Kabirov is leading the Silk Way Rally in his Kamaz truck. |
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Kamaz trucks shuffle on top of Silk Way Rally standingsThe Silk Way Rally endurance race is roaring through Russia, with Kamaz once again being unrivaled in the truck competition. |
23.05.2011 03:31
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Vintage cars rally to capture Muscovites’ heartsAmerican 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. |
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23.04.2011 12:45
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Flag drops on Rally Masters Show in MoscowTop 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. |
Russia’s top racing stars battle it out at Moscow invitational eventThere 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. |



















