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Why Is It Called a 'Pit Stop' In Racing?

It sounds like a simple stop, but in racing, those few seconds can make or break an entire race. Here's where the name came from.

Motor1 · Aug 23

Woman Gets Ford Bronco Inspected At Dealership Before Texas Road Trip. Then A Mavis Tech Can't Believe What He Finds

"They told me that my vehicle was fine and road ready."

Motor1 · Aug 23

Toyota Prius Hits Car In the Parking Lot. Turns Out It Was A Tesla. Now He’s Waiting For Her: ‘Hey…’

“I will wait for her all day if I have to."

Motor1 · Aug 23

School Principal Rents Ford Van For Practice. Then Enterprise Tells Her Where She Has To Pick It Up

“I got 18 kids that I gotta get to the field."

Motor1 · Aug 22

'Buc-ee's Gave Me 448 Miles': Man Fills Up. He's Sure This Gas Lasts Longer. It's Not Just Him

"Glitch in the system."

Motor1 · Aug 22

What Does 'NASCAR' Actually Stand For?

You know the name, but do you know what the five letters actually mean? The surprisingly simple answer goes back almost eight decades.

Motor1 · Aug 22

Woman Forced To Sell Her Toyota RAV4. Then She Sees It At The Store In Perfectly Good Condition: 'Um...'

"I was told..."

Motor1 · Aug 22

Woman Brings Kia K4 To Dealer. Then They Say They Can’t Patch The Tire Because It Has Foam

“If you have a Kia, have you ever heard of such a thing?"

Motor1 · Aug 22

What Those Little Weights On Your Wheels Actually Do

Those tiny metal blocks aren't random—they're precisely placed to stop your wheels from shaking, vibrating, and wearing unevenly.

Motor1 · Aug 22

Woman Drives KIA Sorento On The Highway. Then Her Sunroof Explodes: 'I Didn't Feel Safe'

"They are cute, but many problems can come with them."

Motor1 · Aug 22