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The iconic ‘art’ cars of BMW motorsport have a new member to their exclusive club. This is the 17th commissioned ‘art car’ which has been created by the artist Jeff Koons. The car itself is a BMW M3 GT2 and will be competing in the famous Le Mans 24 Hour motor race in June.

Sit back, turn up the volume and watch some of the closest racing of yesteryear…. brilliant!

After it’s cancellation last year due to lack of interest, the National Sprint Championship has returned to Doha with a group of 20 like-minded petrol heads intent on having a blast tearing round a few cones… I’ll be honest, it’s not the most interesting of spectator sports but it sure did look like a lot [...]

A true home grown Dubai racer and champion was taken from us in horrendous circumstances last week. I’ve had the pleasure of racing against Christophe for the last 9 years of 24hr kart racing in Dubai. His abilities in those karts rain or shine still astound me, a true natural born talent. My condolences, prayers [...]

I spotted this a few days back in Doha, the 2010 manifestation of the classic Porsche GT3 RS. Enjoy!

I was only debating the other day what game system to get, this has kinda shown me the way…

Alan Jones in the Williams FW07

The Crank and Piston project GTi has recently undergone a new look designed by yours truely. See it in action at the Dubai Autodrome National Race Day 6 on the 19th March. Check out more great stories with stunning photography at crankandpiston.com