Archive: originally published 2025-07-19. Event dates, offers, availability, and other time-sensitive details below describe that period. For upcoming shows, visit the current Car Show Calendar; for current programming, visit Music & Programs.
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Christmas for Car Fans
2025 Syracuse Nationals Roars into Town
It’s the 25th anniversary of the largest car show in the Northeast! With over 90,000 expected attendees and thousands of classic rides, excitement is overflowing at the New York State Fairgrounds.
https://www.syracusenationals.com/
Speed, Style, and a 1925 Rolls-Royce
Goodwood Festival of Speed Delivers Again
From Toyota’s GT Concept to Colin McRae’s rally legends and Rimac’s record-breaking Nevera R, this year’s Goodwood was a jaw-dropping mix of old and new. Bonus: Lamborghini teased the Temerario GT3.
https://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/festival-of-speed/
Speeding Tickets by State: Who Pays the Most?
New Study Ranks the Harshest and Easiest States
Nevada, Florida, and Arizona top the charts for the priciest speeding tickets. On the flip side, New Mexico and North Dakota go easier on the pedal-heavy.
https://mycarshowradio.com/my-car-show-radio-news/800512
Asian Le Mans Series Heats Up
Global GT3 and LMP2 Grids Set for Record Year
With powerhouse teams like Algarve Pro and United Autosports eyeing the grid, this season’s Asian Le Mans Series is shaping up to be a must-watch. The countdown to Sepang starts now.
https://www.asianlemansseries.com/
Old vs. New: Chrysler New Yorker Doesn’t Flinch
A vintage Chrysler was rear-ended, and the result? Zero damage to the old tank, while the modern car’s front end was shredded. The internet’s loving (and questioning) the aftermath.
https://backfirenews.com/classic-chrysler-proves-its-tougher-than-modern-cars/
The Camaro Might Be Coming Back… Electrified
GM President Mark Reuss is hinting at a Camaro revival—possibly electric, possibly V8, but definitely with fun and functionality in mind. Watch out, Mach-E.
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/07/gm-president-outlines-criteria-for-next-gen-camaro/
Record Porsche Sale & Dua Lipa’s Colorful Auction
A pristine 2011 Porsche 9-Eleven GT3 RS 4.0 just sold for $1.26M, while singer Dua Lipa’s custom GT3 RS is now up for charity auction at RM Sotheby’s. It’s one of one, and bidding’s heating up.
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2025/07/16/porsche-dua-lipa-rennstall-911-gt3-rs-auction/85198614007/
Hydrogen Hits a Roadblock
Stellantis ditches its hydrogen program, citing poor profitability. Toyota and Hyundai are pushing ahead, but others like VW are steering clear of hydrogen tech for now.
https://www.stellantis.com/en/news/press-releases/2025/july/stellantis-discontinues-hydrogen-fuel-cell-technology-development-program
Drag Strip or Subdivision?
Englishtown’s Raceway Park could be replaced by affordable housing. The Napp family is fighting to keep the iconic drag strip alive in court.
https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/middlesex-county/2025/07/07/raceway-park-targeted-for-hundreds-of-affordable-housing-units/84420963007/
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