Tag: racing

Obviously in a straight up race between equally skilled drivers, this is a non-contest. The GT3 will outrun just about anything: Especially an FR-S. But that doesn’t happen here. In the real world, skill and technique can bridge the performance gap. At least to a degree. This video is an awesome example of the FR-S […] More »

Pikes Peak is one of the fastest, most dangerous hill climb events in the country. The course is frequently narrow and dusty, and falls cliff faces are precipitous. That’s also what makes it one of the most exciting competitions in American motorsport. Veteran racer Nobuhiro ‘Monster’ Tajima is aiming to take the crown of fastest from Rhys […] More »

We all know that Scion is big into the drift scene. Heck, they’ve been into it since before they actually had a car that could do drifting. Of course the FR-S has been swept into the slideways driving craze, but Scion has put their weight behind the TC too. This is the opening salvo from Scion’s […] More »

  The TAKATA Racing Scion FR-S, which made its debut at SEMA in October, followed that appearance with a stint at PRI in Orlando, FL to show off its sleek bodywork, and friendly demeanor. Designed as a car that can serve as both a daily commuter and a drag, drift or road racing car, the […] More »

There’s a good chance that this xA will outrun your car in the quarter mile. Under normal circumstances, that’s something that you should be embarrassed about. After all, it’s a front wheel drive micro car with a Prius motor. It doesn’t even have the electric motors to help it along. But you would be forgiven in this […] More »