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You Need This: An SCCA SPU racer in need of a fresh engine

An inexpensive entry into road racing? This SCCA SPU racer is available for less than $3000–all it needs is a fresh motor and "a few finishing touches."

You Need This: Alfa Romeo racer built by Centerline International

In the market for a fun, easy-to-drive track car? Centerline International built this Milano to do just that–and now, it can be yours.

You Need This: Track day-ready Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16

Looking to take your love of Rad-era cars to the track? Check out this modified Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16.

You Need This: What engine are you putting in this E28 BMW race car?

Could this E28-chassis BMW 5 Series be your next track car? All it needs is an engine, transmission and fuel cell.

You Need This: 350-horsepower, turbocharged Volvo 242 track car

Looking to fill your home with as much Scandinavian design as possible? Why not add this Volvo 242 track car, too?

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Track Car articles

Columns: If it's so easy to get on track, why is it so hard to get a car?

We're living in a golden age of accessible motorsports–if you can afford a car to compete in them.

Features: How to tackle your first track day

No track experience? No problem. Here's how to handle your first track day without incident, injury or looking like an idiot.

Features: What makes the best track car? We ask the experts.

What's the best track car? Is it homebuilt, a factory job or something else? Like most things in our world, it depends.

Features: How to methodically find more speed at the track

A common quest: faster lap times and a better driving experience.

Shop Work: #TBT: Turning a Honda CRX into a reliable, fun track car on a budget

Follow along as we turn this 1988 Honda CRX HF into a respectable track car and run it on a budget.

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Track Car project car updates

Can we get faster laps in our Mk7 GTI by upgrading the intercooler?

Sure, our Mk7 GTI is both fast and consistent, but only for a handful of laps before the engine heat soaks and lap times get slower.

The solution? …

Can our E46 M3 run with a new Hyundai Elantra N?

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Building a street car that can theoretically survive a track day is one thing, but what does the data actually say? Does …

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