Awesome Racing

It’s been in Supermandolini’s store for some time, but these Golden Track coasters are a must for any racing fans; the set of six 9x9cm coasters assembles into a toy racetrack.

Part aircraft, part Formula 1 car and part racing yacht, the Ecotricity Greenbird recently broke the world land speed record; it’s the fastest wind-powered land vehicle at 126.1 mph.

With a transmission capable of 100ms gear changes, new exhaust system and a slew of weight-reducing mods, this SL 63 AMG definitely earns the title of official Formula 1 Safety car.

BaselWorld 2009 is in full-swing, and one of our favorite watches is Tag Heuer’s Monaco 24 Concept; it features a tubular design and shock protection inspired by GT racecar tech.

As if an RC Grand Prix in the office wasn’t cool enough: this Vodafone viral video shows McLaren using a BlackBerry to control an F1 car with Lewis Hamilton at the wheel. Thanks, Mauricio!

Several big changes for Audi’s R15 TDI; the V12 is swapped for a lighter, more compact V10, aerodynamics are improved and a Li-Ion battery system increases power but reduces weight.

Frances Gomes’ Dry Lake Racer is a modern take on the classic stock car; it’s basically a tubular chassis with central shocks and pivot arms around a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine.

Most racing games focus on showing off their vehicles, but Fuel’s Vistas trailer is all about the course: full day-night cycles, weather effects and an astounding 8.7k sq. miles of terrain.

Dressed in British Racing Green, Oris’ Chronoris Grand Prix ’70 blends retro and modern F1 by including a second time zone, 10-min countdown and a pair of vintage racing gloves.

If you’ve yet to score a copy of Burnout Paradise, Ultimate Box is a quick and dirty way to get caught up; it includes the Cagney update as well as the Bike, Big Surf Island and Party Packs.

Directed by Justin Lin (who made the better of the F&F sequels), Fast & Furious has a new trailer up; it starts with fast-paced foot chase and finishes with Vin Diesel being… Vin Diesel.

Customizable karts, physics-based effects and an open art and scripting system to encourage custom mods: Zero Gear has all the makings of an uber-Mario Kart. Thanks, Robert!

The Scuderia Ferrari F60 is an update on the traditional F1 racer, with a bigger front wing and smaller rear aerofoil; it’ll also have slick tires and a Kinetic Energy Recovery System.

While we still wish GT 5 Prologue was released in a finished form, we’re still salivating over this video from their Spec III release, which added the Ferrari California and Lotus Evora.

This trailer celebrating the 5th Anniversary of TrackMania is a walk down memory lane from the French-made game’s 2003 beginnings; you can download the free version here.

Fans of car chases should checkout this trailer for Wheelman; set in Barcelona with your car is your primary weapon, the racing game stars Vin Diesel and is due out 2/16/09.

With a spaghetti western setup followed by trippy euro beats, Anders Backman’s video of the Gotland Ring in Sweden is pure automotive sex; Lambos and Porsches never looked so good.

Can’t stand the thought of your Lambo parked in the garage while you slave away in your office? RaceChairs sells actual chairs from supercars for your lowly cubicle corner office.

With a double front and 4-link rear suspension, VW’s Baja Race Touareg is an off-road version of its 3.0L V6 TDI, using the same clean diesel tech albeit with a souped-up 5.5L V12.

It’s by no means an official race, but check out this video of a Dodge EV concept beating a Challenger; the EV is actually an ell-electric, Dodge-branded Lotus Europa.

In stores today, Need for Speed: Undercover has a cinematic intro up to entice undecided racing fans; this one features Nissan’s new 370z tearing things up with red and blues in pursuit.

Limited to 182, Wyler Geneve’s Dakar Rally chronograph commemorates the upcoming 2009 rally; it features an exotic tantulum suspension that shields the movement from shocks.

Coming soon to Burnout: Paradise: called the Jansen 88 Special, we all know it’s just Doc Brown’s DeLorean; dual flame trails at 88mph and the fact that it flies are not-so-subtle hints.