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The FIRM throws a unique twist into its Track Attack series

The FIRM is adding some spice to its new Track Attack series, with each subsequent event using a different track layout.

Read it first: Is the C8 Z51 still a world-class sports car?

In the upcoming June issue, we test the latest C8 Corvette Z51 to find out if it still stands as one of the best-performing sports cars we've ever driven.

Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park: Full course back open

It's official: the full course of the Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park is back open for business.

$2000 Challenge: Join us at the FIRM for a post-event track day

The low-buck thrills go on: The day after the $2000 Challenge, we'll be hosting a track day at our official test track, the FIRM.

FIRM launches Track Attack series and shares news on its future

Results from the FIRM's debut Track Attack event, plus news on the track's future.

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FIRM articles

Features: Is the BMW Z4 M40i faster on track than its Toyota Supra cousin?

Can the luxury-focused Z4 M40i keep up with its sportier Supra cousin on track? We take the BMW to our official test track, the FIRM, to find out.

Features: 20 years later, is the BMW E46 M3 still competitive? | Track Test

Is the E46 M3 a track car you can take on the street or a street car you can take on track? Why not both?

Columns: Why we wear full safety gear, even for a relaxed day at the track

Let our V6-powered Miata catching fire serve as a reminder that bad things can–and do–happen in non-competitive situations, too.

Features: Is the Corvette Z51 still a world-class sports car? | Track Test

The Z51-equipped Corvette impressed us back when we first tested it. Three years later, does the formula still offer impressive performance?

Features: Track test and review: ND-chassis Mazda MX-5 Cup Car

Just how quick is a Mazda MX-5 Cup car? We take one to the Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park to give it a proper track test and review.

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FIRM project car updates

Who'd say no to driving lessons with pro driver Randy Pobst? Not us.

Rand Pobst, a Mustang and two novices itching for seat time: the outcome?

During our time at the official GRM test track, the Florida International Rally & Motorsport …

Video: Why you should buy an S197 Ford Mustang | Track Test

Why did we buy an S197 Ford Mustang–and why should you?

Find out as we take our first laps in our own 2006 Mustang project car with GRM …

Our Mustang GT project: What does pro driver Randy Pobst think?

Randy Pobst, unlimited track time and our Mustang project car: the chance we couldn’t pass up.

While we have baseline data for our Mustang–destined for the new SCCA’s Club Spec …

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 …

How an easy transmission flash made our BMW 435i even faster

Once someone cracks the code, more performance is often just the press of a button away.

The MHD Tuning suite that we’ve been using with our

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