A.J. Baime
Editor-at-large
A.J. Baime is the author of seven books, including Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans, and The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman and the Four Months that Changed the World. An R&T editor-at-large, he has driven cars on racetracks all over the U.S. and Europe, going back to 2007. He is proudly the R&T staff’s slowest track driver.
A Crime of Passion
Winning Le Mans might be the least interesting thing about the Whittington brothers’ Porsche 935 K3.
When Your Dad Is Henry Ford II, Take Your Kid to Work Day Means Destroying Ferrari
The great-grandson of Henry Ford rarely gives interviews. But we caught up with Edsel Ford II to talk about Le Mans 1966.
Miles Davis Pointed to His Ferrari and Said, “Follow That Car.”
History would record this moment as a meeting between musical geniuses. What is not talked about is how this moment was also an intersection between two car nuts.
The Simple Reason Why Bob Marley Drove BMWs
By the mid-Seventies, Bob Marley could have afforded any car on earth. He chose a BMW 1602.
Ford's Historic Return to F1 with Red Bull: A Deep Dive
Today’s announcement of a partnership with Red Bull Racing aims to put Red Bull-Ford cars on the grid in 2026.
Exclusive: Ford CEO Jim Farley on Turning Pro in a Race Car
One more reason to switch on your TV for IMSA’s opening race weekend
The Amazing Story of a (Very) High Speed Funeral
John Weinberger loved racing. For a victory lap, his wife hit the Circuit of the Americas, in his hearse.
Why the GPS Revolution Is Two Steps Forward and One Step Back
“Wait,” he said. “Cars didn’t always have GPS?”
The Polestar 2 BST Edition Is a Hot-Rod Production EV You Can’t Buy
It's a special car. Too bad it's already sold out.
Reviving Lola, The Greatest Racing Car Company Time Forgot
Motorsports A-Z: Lola and Till Bechtolsheimer, ‘S’ is for second coming.
The Time a Family of Ducks Almost Got Scott Dixon Killed
Motorsports A-Z: Scott Dixon, 'Q' is for quick.
For One Andretti's Dream, A Price Tag: $200 Million
Motorsports A-Z: Michael Andretti, ‘K’ is for kid comeback.
Ford CEO Jim Farley: New Mustang Racing Program "Can Pull Off Something That's Never Been Done"
"We don’t have to buy a Super Bowl ad for Mustang because we’re going to be out there on the track, every weekend, all around the world." And yes, that means the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a Mustang GT3.
Those "Handcrafted by" Signatures on Expensive Engines Don't Mean What You Think
Slap a “handcrafted” plaque on something and the price doubles. But why?
Touring Basque Nevada in the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
To discover new land on home soil, only the last great American V-8 could lead the way.
An Oral History of John Paul Sr.: Racing’s Most Dangerous Man, Smuggler and Fugitive
The escape of the old pirate.
The Hidden Genius of the 2022 M240i xDrive
When everything else is a 20-foot-long monstrosity with 1000 hp, a nice, quick, manageable car is quite refreshing.
The Story Behind Henry Ford's Letters From America's Most Notorious Outlaws
Postcards from the edge.
Le Mans Racing Legends on Mastering the 200-MPH Mulsanne Straight at Night
“I remember the Mulsanne at night as a feeling of loneliness, like you’re in a cocoon. You’re watching the revs creeping up fraction by fraction and just sailing into the night.”
What I Learned Stealing Cars, By a Car Thief
Here's how he made a living bird-dogging, stealing and selling Porsche parts through the Eighties.
The BMW M4 Competition Demands Change
How should we build America better? More racetracks.
Long Live Super Tex
As A.J. Foyt’s IndyCar team speeds into the 2022 season, we pay tribute to an American hero.
Three Reasons to Love the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
The wildest AMG GT might also be the best.
The Amazing Hirohata Mercury Sold For $1.95 Million
The iconic '51 Merc just set a record for a custom car not built for a TV show or movie.
Mario Andretti's First Racing Trophy Tells His Story Best
Andretti's immense collection of awards began with this.
The Solar-Powered Aptera Aims to See the Light of Day
Among green car enthusiasts, the Aptera shines as one of the world's most anticipated vehicles.
The Future of Cars Was Born in This Bar
Take a trip back in time to Detroit’s Pontchartrain.
What Happens to Car Collecting in an EV-Driven World?
Gasoline-drinking classics should always retain some form of street value.
The Journalist Who Broke the Biggest Story in Motorsport History
Meet the man who introduced Formula 1 and Enzo Ferrari to America.
The EQS Is Mercedes-Benz’s Most Important Car in Decades
A new flagship EV draws a line between the past and the future.
The Unbelievable Story of John Surtees
The only man to win world champions on two wheels and four led a life that must not be forgotten.
Why Do Car Fans Remain So Crazy About Carroll Shelby?
Ten years after his death, no motorsport figure in history has commanded such celebrity.