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Racing The Nurburgring - Leh Keen 'Rain Dance' Interview - SHAKEDOWN

Sports car racer, Leh Keen, and /DRIVE brought you his 'Rain Dance' video - A lap of the 2013 Nurburgring 24, in the rain, at night. This may be the Best. Video. Ever! - To capture the true and challenging essence of sportscar racing. Other sports and motorsport may boast of their 'Extremes', but Leh Keen shows all that HE, a Porsche, and the Nurburgring make for 'The Real Deal'.

Leo Parente and ShakeDown follow-up with Leh to get his thoughts about the 'Rain Dance' experience that was his awesome driving, racing, and car control behind the wheel of his Farnbacher Racing Porsche 997 GT3 R, SP9 class, race car. Plus, Leh Keen shares his secrets on going fast in the rain. And much more.

This video is the perfect complement to his 'Rain Dance' lap.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=WAvN0EzEacU
Leh Keen's Rain Dance - 24 Hours Nürburgring - DRIVER'S EYE

http://lehkeen.com/
Leh Keen website

http://24h-rennen.de/en/
2013 Nurburgring 24 website

http://porsche.com/usa/eventsandracing/motorsport/racingcars/911gt3r-997/
2013 Porsche 997 GT3 R racecar

http://blog.axisofoversteer.com/2013/05/1010ths-blind-in-soggy-green-hell.html
Axis of Oversteer

Should I Buy A Subaru BRZ or a Honda S2000? - AFTER/DRIVE

Should Mr. Saab give up his 9-3 Viggen for a Honda S2000? It's a new installment of #BRZorThat, the AFTER/DRIVE segment where you decide between the Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S -- the second coming of the inexpensive, rear-drive sports car -- and something else.

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Ford Fiesta ST First Drive - CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

All the talk is Clio RS v Fiesta ST - well this video doesn't answer that question. But it's our first drive in the newest fast Ford. And Henry tends to be quite good at making these hot hatches.

Leh Keen's Rain Dance - 24 Hours Nürburgring - DRIVER'S EYE

Leh Keen behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 GT3 R at the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, just prior to a nine-hour red flag stop to racing due to poor conditions.

This Electric E36 Makes 850 lb/ft of Torque at the Wheels! - TUNED

EV West isn't like other electric car builders. They aren't trying to save the planet from gasoline emissions, they are trying to build race cars using electric technology for events that can best use that technology. The Pikes Peak International Hillclimb, with a total driving distance of under 20 miles at very high elevation, is one of those events. We take their Pike's Peak M3 to the dyno to find out what 400 Kilowatts means in Horsepower, then to see how it drives.

DRIVE CENTRAL - May 19, 2013

This week on /DRIVE, Matt Farah drives an electric E36 BMW M3 on /TUNED and Chris Harris drifts a Fiesta ST on /CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS.

TrackDown w/ Corvette / Viper Guys, Doug Fehan / Tommy Kendall - SHAKEDOWN

Leo Parente kicks off the new TrackDown segment of ShakeDown with co-hosts, Doug Fehan of Corvette Racing and Tommy Kendall of SRT Viper Motorsports. At each ALMS race, Doug and Tommy will take turns sitting in with Leo to discuss various racing topics. On this intro show, the talks turns to Le Mans 2013 for Corvette and Viper, lessons in 'SandBagging' and 'Blocking', plus the old racecars that connected these 2 US racing greats over 15 years ago.

Links -

@TommyKendall11
Tommy Kendall Twitter
http://corvetteracing.com/
Corvette Racing
http://badboyvettes.com/
BadBoyVettes
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Kf0hSVL6y9A
C6R Sebring - /DRIVE Driver's Eye
http://drivesrt.com/racing/
SRT Viper Motorsports
http://youtube.com/DriveSRT
DriveSRT YouTube page

Special Thanks for images:
Conceptcarz.com

The Battles of Monterey - Rounds 3 & 4 of the Porsche IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama

Rounds 3 & 4 of the Porsche IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama from Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. After Sebring, Angel Benetiz Jr lead in the championship points after a Madison Snow DNF. Yet, here at Laguna Seca, Ashley Freiberg of Effort Racing shows her consistency and fast pace. Who will come out on top after the race weekend? Click to find out.

The Secret RWD Sport Compact Chevy Wants You To Know About - AFTER/DRIVE

General Motors has a secret sport-compact car in development -- possibly a BMW 1M for the masses. But how close is it to production, what will it be like, and what will they name it? Alex Nunez from RoadAndTrack.com gives us the inside scoop.

http://roadandtrack.com

http://quad4forums.com

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Driving the 887hp Porsche 918 Spyder - CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

It's not a finished car, and there was virtually no time, but when Porsche asks if you want a quick spin in a development 918 you get on the plane.

Hot Lap with Ashley Freiberg around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

A hot Lap with Ashley Freiberg around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Round 4 of the Porsche IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge presented by Yokohama.

The 450 HP Crawford Performance Turbo BRZ - TUNED

We love the FRS and BRZ twins; they offer an approachable limit of performance and phenomenal dynamics in an affordable package. And we learned earlier this season that a bolt-on turbo kit will add to the FRS's performance without taking away from it's character. But what happens when you double the BRZ's horsepower and triple it's torque? We find out.

DRIVE CENTRAL - May 12, 2013

This week on /DRIVE, Matt Farah test out the Crawford Subaru BRZ on /TUNED, Chris Harris flogs a Fiesta ST on /CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS.

Pre-Race CarPr0n: ALMS BMW Z4 GTE - SHAKEDOWN

Before the racing starts at the American Le Mans Series Monterey run at Laguna Seca, CA Leo Parente and ShakeDown 'snuck' into the Rahal Letterman Lanigan team garage to take a quick look at the newest GTE car in the series. Converting the GT3 BMW Z4 to GTE is in the details, primarily aero. Enjoy a snapshot look at one purposeful beast.

http://bmw-motorsport.com/en/cars/bmw-z4-gte-gt31.html
BMW Motorsport website - Z4 GTE

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E30 BMW M3: Most Overhyped Classic? - AFTER/DRIVE

The 1986-1991 BMW M3 is blowing up, rocketing 27% in value since last year. Is it the most overhyped classic car of our generation, or an icon worth every inflated penny and more? Today's AFTER/DRIVE panel is everything E30.

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Audi R8 V10 Plus, Porsche 911 Turbo S, Litchfield GT-R. Track, Drag-Race - CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

First big group test of 2013. Audi's R8 has a new dual-clutch transmission, the Turbo S is on its way out and for £20k, Litchfield will give you a 750hp GT-R than can handle normal roads. Game on.

Protecting Your Car's Paint on the Track - DRIVE Moment

Larry Kosilla of /DRIVE CLEAN gives us a few quick tips on protecting the paint finish of your car during a track day.

BBi Autosport's Ultra-Light "Project Nasty" Porsche 911 - TUNED

Tuned returns with BBi Autosport's first air-cooled project car, a 1985 Carrera with an appropriate name: Project Nasty.

thesmokingtire.com
YouTube.com/TheSmokingTire
YouTube.com/DRIVE
slashdrive.tv

DRIVE CENTRAL - May 5, 2013

This week on DRIVE: On TUNED, Matt Farah drives a BBi Autosport Porsche 911 that comes in at 400 hp and only 2300 lbs. Chris Harris sets up an epic sports car battle between the Porsche 911 Turbo S, the Audi R8 V10 Plus, and a 700+ hp Nissan GT-R. AFTER/DRIVE features guests from Jalopnik and Road and Track, and Leo Parente brings you the best of motorsports analysis, only on SHAKEDOWN.

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10 Reasons To Watch Racing And More - SHAKEDOWN

3 things to discuss on the return of ShakeDown, Season 6 on /DRIVE - 1] Four different versions of ShakeDown in 2013 - Studio show, Interviews, TrackDown, ShakeDown Nation 2] Flash recap of the 2013 racing, to date / preview of racing THIS weekend 3] First rant of the year - 10 Reasons To Watch Racing. ShakeDown is back!

Links -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_calendars
Types of Calendars in the World
http://youtube.com/watch?v=-RNy1JXdSWg
/DRIVE ShakeDown at Spa24 2012
http://pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=26056.htm
Ken Block Interview
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zS4A0flkw0k
Porsche IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama - Sebring 2013

http://spotterguides.com/
Andy Blackmore Spotter's Guides for Spa WEC and other

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http://facebook.com/LeoParente
Find Leo Parente
http://shakedown.kinja.com/
Find ShakeDown
http://slashdrive.tv/
Find /Drive

He Drove A $500 Craigslist Car In Rally Mexico - AFTER/DRIVE

Bill Caswell ditched his white-collar job for a life of automotive adventures. He's tackled WRC Rally Mexico in a $500 BMW, built and ran a BMW buggy in the Baja 1000 and raced Pike's Peak. What's his next adventure? Find out.

http://facebook.com/caswell318
http://caswellmotorsport.com/

Music and beauty: A quick celebration of the Pagani Zonda - CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

It's a short clip and it doesn't need my voice contaminating the music. The big films begin next week.

The Father of the Pirelli P-Zero Tire - DRIVE Uncut

Maurizio Boiocchi has worked with Pirelli since 1970 and has been involved in the development of some of the most exciting projects in Pirelli's history, including tires for the Lamborghini Miura and Ferrari F40, as well as motorsports applications.

Pirelli Tire Prototype Created by Laser Beams - DRIVE Moment

Pirelli creates prototype tires at their R&D facility using laser beams to cut into the face of the tire.

DRIVE CENTRAL - April 29, 2013

Season 6 Debut. Executive Producer JF Musial sits to discuss the new season and what to expect. This week, Chris Harris and a Pagani Zonda, Bill Caswell on After /DRIVE, SHAKEDOWN with Leo Parente, and a new episode of /DRIVEN.

LINKS:

http://slashdrive.tv
http://driveshirts.com
http://drive.kinja.com
http://twitter.com/drive

/DRIVE Season 6 Promo

/DRIVE Returns, April 30th 2013, with new episodes of /TUNED, /CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS, /DRIVEN, /SHAKEDOWN, and AFTER /DRIVE.

Mercedes SLS Electric Drive. Can Volts Ever Match Pistons? - CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

The numbers are significant: 750hp, 737lb ft, 2200kg. But can you actually enjoy driving it?

The Saudi Falcons: Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge ME at Bahrain International Circuit 2013 - DRIVEN

The 2013 Rounds 11 & 12 for the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East series were held at the Bahrain International Circuit. These were the final races of the season. Here's a look at the action with the Saudi Falcons team.

Audi S4 v Audi RS4. Does Supercharging Rule? - CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

Can REVO Technik make a raggedy old S4 match the gorgeous new RS4? Drag race to find out.

Renault Clio RRS 200 EDC: On Road and Track - CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

Has it gone soft? Should it have a manual gearbox? Is turbocharging the wrong direction? Is Will and Kate's baby a boy or a girl? Some of these questions are answered in this video.

Flat out at Sebring - The 2013 Porsche IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge By Yokohama, Rounds 1 and 2

Proudly presenting first race weekend in 2013 of DRIVE's favorite spec racing series, the Porsche IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama at Sebring International raceway. Join us for another year of fantastic race action with our favorite drivers from last year as well as some new up and comers.

One Lap at Sebring - 2013 Porsche IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama

Go on board at Sebring International Raceway with NGT Motorsport's Angel Benitez Jr. as he drives from the lead in the first race of the 2013 season of the Porsche IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama.

Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series: German Tyre Killer - CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

Quick trip to France for a spin in the new 630hp SLS AMG at Paul Ricard. It's a good car to watch and listen to, honest.

Corvette Racing's Tommy Milner at Sebring - DRIVER'S EYE

DRIVER'S EYE with Corvette Racing's Tommy Milner around Sebring International Raceway. Featured in this video, Corvette Racing's new rear facing radar system.

Jalopnik v. Gizmodo v. Potato - JALOPNIK ON DRIVE

Jalopnik's Travis Okulski in a Viper, and co-host of BBC America's "Gizmodo: The Gadget Testers" Joel Johnson in a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT square off with Hennessey's Potato Gun to see who is the fastest down the track. More here: http://jalopnik.com/5975723

Bentley Continental GT Speed and Audi S4: Exploring VW Group DNA - CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

Not a natural pairing, but a quick drive in both got me thinking about how VW manages its various brands in terms of character and driving behaviour. All very grown up, I know - but we can't skid the shizzle out of stuff every week.

Putting 1140 hp to the Ground - Inside Koenigsegg

Episode 9 of 9,

Inside Koenigsegg provides for the first time, a look behind the scenes at Koenigsegg and examine how innovation within the highest echelon of sports car manufacturers will affect the broader automotive world. Company founder and principal, Christian Von Koenigsegg, hosts this nine-part series, which was produced at Koenigsegg headquarters in Angelholm, Sweden.

In the ninth episode, Christian Von Koenigsegg explains how the lightest hypercar gearbox in the world harnesses the 1140hp of the Agera R.

Geneva show report: McLaren P1, LaFerrari, and E63 Road Test - CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

Motor show reports can be a bit dull, but not if there are new McLaren and Ferrari hypercars, a new GT3 and an Alfa sports car. But even so, we added an E63 road test because, well, we always like some action.

DRIVE 2013. New Season Coming Soon...

Stay with us. New episodes are coming...

Leh Keen at COTA - DRIVER'S EYE

A new DRIVER'S EYE from The Circuit of the Americas in Austin Texas. Leh Keen driving his Brumos Racing Porsche GT3 Cup during morning practice before the race.

The Most Eccentric Car Collection, Uncut -- JALOPNIK ON DRIVE

A French sports car with just enough seats for a driver's wife and mistress. A proto-SUV with a plywood roof. The ugliest convertible in the world. You've already met Myron Vernis on Jalopnik on DRIVE, now see his oddball cars that didn't make the first cut.

Leh Keen in Montreal - DRIVER'S EYE

A new series, taking you inside the action from the perspective of a professional racing driver. In our premeire episode, Leh Keen breaks-in his Porsche GT3 Cup with Brumos Racing at the famed Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal Canada.

The Wye Dean rally in a Ratty BMW 325i - CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

The car cost £4k, Dan had never read notes before, and it's known to be a very attritional event. Into the near pit we went....

The 1140 hp Heart of a Hypercar - Inside Koenigsegg

Episode 8 of 9,

Inside Koenigsegg provides for the first time, a look behind the scenes at Koenigsegg and examine how innovation within the highest echelon of sports car manufacturers will affect the broader automotive world. Company founder and principal, Christian Von Koenigsegg, hosts this nine-part series, which was produced at Koenigsegg headquarters in Angelholm, Sweden.

In the eighth episode, Christian Von Koenigsegg reveals the design and development of the bespoke 1140 hp v8 engine that powers the Agera R hypercar.

The Saudi Falcons at the 2013 Dubai 24 - DRIVEN

The youngest 24 hour endurance race on the motorsports calendar, the Dubai 24 is growing to become one of the pinnacle events for sports car and touring car racing. Look behind the scenes with the Saudi Falcons at this year's event. Narration provided by John Hindhaugh of Radio Le Mans.

2013 Porsche Cayman S Thrashed - CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

Chris Harris reviews the new 2013 Porsche Cayman S in Portugal.

The Future of the Internal Combustion Engine - Inside Koenigsegg

Episode 7 of 9, The Future of the Internal Combustion Engine

Inside Koenigsegg provides for the first time, a look behind the scenes at Koenigsegg and examine how innovation within the highest echelon of sports car manufacturers will affect the broader automotive world. Company founder and principal, Christian Von Koenigsegg, hosts this nine-part series, which was produced at Koenigsegg headquarters in Angelholm, Sweden.

In the seventh episode, Christian Von Koenigsegg and Urban Carlson demonstrate their Free Valve technology that does not require a camshaft to run. This engineering is being pioneered by Koenigsegg for future use, but is already running in a Saab 9-5 test mule.

The New Porsche Cayman Drifting - DRIVE MOMENT

Chris Harris finds the limits of the New Porsche Cayman.