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Initially it was nothing more than a challenging, 950-mile, off-road trail mapped-out by a legendary biker. It was a dusty and desolate path that led down the length of Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Learn more in this video.

Join Scott and Ben as they take a look at the McLaren marque!

The Stout Scarab is a very strange looking vehicle. Learn more about the Stout Scarab and its design in this video from CarStuff.

A true test of both car performance and endurance, the Le Mans race has spurred innovation in automotive technology for decades. But what makes this 24 hour race so special?

Initially it was nothing more than a challenging, 950-mile, off-road trail mapped-out by a legendary biker. It was a dusty and desolate path that led down the length of Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Learn more in this video.

Join Scott and Ben as they take a look at the McLaren marque!

Harley Earl is often called the Father of Modern Auto Design. Learn more about Harley Earl and his Motorama in this video from CarStuff.

The beginning of every Le Mans race up until the 1960s began with a dangerous, and sometimes fatal, tradition. Find out about the driver who protested this practice and, in doing so, changed the course of the race.

Join Scott and Ben as they take a look at the Fisker marque!

The gas turbine engines so common in jets are super-powerful -- so why aren't they in cars? Join Scott and Ben as they take a closer look at the history of jet-powered cars.

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the second oldest auto race in the United States. Find out why The Race to the Clouds continues to be one of the most dangerous and unpredictable races in the world.

If you like the streamlined design of classic cars, you can thank aerodynamics and wind tunnel testing. Join Scott and Ben as they take a closer look at wind tunnel testing through automotive history.

The Chrysler Thunderbolt was promoted as the 'Car of the Future'. Learn more about the Chrysler Thunderbolt in this video from CarStuff.

The Formula One pit stop only lasts a few seconds. Learn more about the Formula One pit stop in this video from CarStuff.

The Stout Scarab is a very strange looking vehicle. Learn more about the Stout Scarab and its design in this video from CarStuff.

The Ferrari is an exotic car with a long history. Learn more about the Ferrari in this video from CarStuff.