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Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Charity Meets Hypercar: $5 Koenigsegg Rides
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector In a charitable stunt that blended horsepower with heart, a supercar enthusiast turned heads by offering $5 rides in his Koenigsegg Regera—leaving passengers speechless and raising money for a good cause. The event, hosted by The Hamilton Collection, gave everyday car fans the chance of a lifetime: a seat in one of the fastest hypercars on earth. Though advertised with tongue-in-cheek claims of 5,000 horsepower, the Koenigsegg Regera's real stats were plenty shocking on their own—boasting a hybrid-assisted twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 that delivers over 1,500 HP and near-instant torque. The result? Instant disbelief. 'I didn't expect that kind of acceleration,' said one passenger, visibly stunned after a short, high-speed run. 'It pins you back like a rollercoaster.' The Regera wasn't the only heavyweight in the lineup. For just $5, attendees could choose from a trio of multimillion-dollar machines: a Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution, a Bugatti Chiron, or the Koenigsegg itself. Dubbed a 'supercar holy trinity,' the garage offered a thrill unmatched even in most auto showrooms. While the rides alone were enough to draw crowds, the purpose behind the day was even more impressive. All proceeds went to local charities, turning tire smoke and revs into real-world impact. 'The goal is to give back while giving people an experience they'll never forget,' said the owner, who documented the event on social media. In a world where supercars often seem out of reach, this high-octane fundraiser proved that sometimes, all it takes is $5—and the ride of a lifetime. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
T-Pain Flexes Taking Delivery Of His New Koenigsegg Regera On Livestream
Read the full story on Backfire News American rapper T-Pain loves cars and has quite the collection, but his friends were still in shock when he took delivery of a Koenigsegg Regera during a livestream without warning them first. The whole thing unfolded at a track with his friends and others in visible were astounded for good reason, considering production for the 2020 Koenigsegg Regera, which is what T-Pain just acquired, was capped at a mere 80 units. Those were snapped up in a hurry, selling for at least $1.9 million brand new. Like many other limited-run exotic rides, the Regera has appreciated in value since. It's estimated T-Pain paid somewhere around $2.8 million for his ride, although we can't confirm that figure. But this is a vehicle most people will never lay eyes upon in real life, considering few reside globally and some are hidden away in private collections. As a true hypercar, the Koenigsegg Regera uses a twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 combined with three electric motors to create 1,500-horsepower in total. What's more, there's no transmission. Instead, Koenigsegg Direct Drive cuts that power-losing mechanical feature out in a revolutionary design. Considering the Swedish hypercar weighs a mere 3,500 pounds, thanks to weight savings from a carbon-fiber body and more, it moves in a hurry. In fact, it can do 0 to 249 mph in just 31.49 seconds, what was a world record when the Regera was released. 'Oh, let the boys be boys,' T-Pain said as the Regera idled and the driver's dihedral doors opened. T-Pain took to his Facebook page to taunt his detractors, whom he says have been trying to claim the man is running out of money because he buys too many cars. We haven't heard anyone say that, but we wouldn't be surprised if there are people out there spreading that around. The internet is a vicious place. Anyway, T-Pain says he doesn't buy thinks he can't afford. If that's true, he must be doing really well to scoop up a Regera. That's quite the flex, which might be why he did a public delivery and has the footage splashed all over. Image via tpain/Instagram
Los Angeles Times
28-02-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
The Sports Report: Gritty Lakers win their fourth in a row
Howdy, I'm your host, Houston Mitchell. Let's get right to the news. From Dan Woike: The first row of seats directly across from the benches was empty at the start of the second half. Instead of watching the game courtside, fans were attending a party for Netflix's 'Running Point,' a comedy inspired by Jeanie Buss that premiered Thursday. Early in the third quarter, LeBron James flew into some of the empty seats, flying at Naz Reid, who had an open look at a three-pointer. James caused just enough of a distraction that Reid missed, the Lakers pushing the other way and scoring as James untangled himself from a collapsed row of chairs. It was another moment, another play by James for a Lakers team that has suddenly become one of the NBA's grittiest — a group that fights on defense and can grind out wins where its offense isn't at its best like Thursday, when it hung on for a 111-102 win. James finished with 33 points, 17 rebounds and six assists. Austin Reaves scored 23 points. The Lakers (36-21) raced to a 23-point lead against Minnesota, dominating from the tip thanks to stellar play that has made them the league's most efficient team on defense over the past 20-plus games. Plaschke: It's stunning but true. Luka Doncic and LeBron James can lead the Lakers to an NBA title 'Free parking courtesy of Luka:' Fans — and a purple Regera — pull up to see new Laker Doncic face Mavs The Luka Doncic rumor mill: Mavericks may be motivated to smear new Laker with beer, hookah jabs Lakers box score NBA scores NBA standings From Jack Harris: He might have only been knocking the rust off. But Freddie Freeman was still less than thrilled. Facing live pitching for one of the few times all spring this week, Freeman stood at the plate on a nondescript backfield at the Dodgers' Camelback Ranch facility and took swing after swing against a couple of minor leaguers. Less than three months removed from offseason surgery on his right ankle, the session was a grind. Several times, Freeman grunted as he rolled soft grounders toward first base. On a lazy pop-up to left, he sarcastically quipped that it 'went the other way, at least.' After ending another at-bat with a big swing-and-miss, Freeman simply looked down as he trudged out of the box. Coming off his triumphant World Series and celebratory offseason, this moment was a more appropriate snapshot of the reality Freeman has faced this spring. Continue reading here From Ben Bolch: Given one statistic about Aday Mara's value, UCLA coach Mick Cronin matched it with one of his own. When a reporter mentioned that the Bruins are 8-0 this season when the sophomore center logs at least 15 minutes, Cronin added that the team has won all six games in which Mara plays at least 20 minutes. So what's the big takeaway from these analytics involving the tallest player on the team? 'Make sure he gets 20 minutes a game,' Cronin said Wednesday. Those wondering why that wasn't already the case after Mara enjoyed a breakthrough starting late last month should understand the circumstances. Mara contracted a suspected case of norovirus before the Bruins played Penn State several weeks ago, his condition later turning into a respiratory illness. Continue reading here From Thuc Nhi Nguyen: Michigan tight end Colston Loveland doesn't need a meeting with the Chargers to pitch the team on his fit in the NFL. Coach Jim Harbaugh already knows. Loveland, who won a national championship with Harbaugh in 2023 before the coach jumped to the NFL, is a potential first-round draft target for the Chargers, who pick 22nd in April's draft. Speaking at the NFL scouting combine Thursday, Loveland said he had yet to meet with the Chargers but got to briefly reunite with Harbaugh at the event. Mock drafts from and Yahoo Sports have the Chargers selecting Michigan's single-season record holder for receptions by a tight end in the first round. Pro Football Focus and USA Today think the Chargers could favor a running back in a class general manager Joe Hortiz acknowledged as especially deep at the position. Pro Football Focus even predicted the Chargers would trade up to grab Boise State's record-setting Ashton Jeanty. The Times' Sam Farmer has them taking Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden. Continue reading here From David Wharton: Organizers of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles say they are on track to reach about $2 billion in secured corporate sponsorships by year's end, moving them significantly closer to the $2.5 billion needed to help pay for the costly sporting event. Their optimism stems from what they describe as increased interest from prospective sponsors in the six months since the wildly popular 2024 Paris Games. 'It would not surprise me if we do three or four [times] the sponsorship deals this year, from a dollar standpoint, than we did all of last year,' said John Slusher, chief executive of LA28's commercial operation. 'So business is just on fire.' In the years since L.A. was selected as a host city, organizers have vowed to generate enough revenue to cover their projected $7-billion budget. Sponsorships would represent a major chunk of that total, with other funds coming from International Olympic Committee contributions, ticket sales and merchandising. Continue reading here Frank Vatrano, Cutter Gauthier and Ryan Strome scored in the second period and the surging Ducks beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Thursday night for their fifth consecutive home victory. Jackson LaCombe got a four-on-four goal late in the third period for the Ducks, and Troy Terry added an empty-net goal to wrap up the Ducks' eighth win in 11 games. Terry and Strome finished with a goal and two assists apiece. Lukas Dostal made 22 saves in the Ducks' first home game in more than three weeks. Continue reading here Ducks summary NHL scores NHL standings 1922 — In the first formal college conference basketball tournament, North Carolina beats Mercer 40-26 to win the Southern Intercollegiate Conference championship. The 13-team conference keeps standings in its' second season. 1929 — The Chicago Blackhawks are shutout for an NHL-record eighth straight game. It's not a total loss, as the Blackhawks hold the New York Rangers scoreless for a 0-0 tie. 1940 — College basketball is televised for the first time. Station W2XBS transmits a basketball doubleheader from New York's Madison Square Garden. Pittsburgh plays Fordham and New York University competes against Georgetown. 1957 — Johnny Longden becomes the first jockey in history to reach 5,000 victories. Longden, who started his career in 1927, coaxes Bente to a head victory over Flying Finish II in the fourth race at Santa Anita Park. 1960 — The United States hockey team scores six goals in the third period to beat Czechoslovakia 9-4 and win the gold medal in the Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley. The U.S. is down 4-3 after two periods, but Roger Christian scores three times in the third. Roger's brother, Bill Christian, assists on two of the three goals. 1971 — Jack Nicklaus wins the PGA Championship by beating Billy Casper by three strokes. 1981 — Houston's Calvin Murphy makes the last of his 78 consecutive free throws, in a game against San Diego, setting what was then an NBA record. 1986 — Baseball commissioner Peter Ueberroth conditionally suspends Dave Parker of the Cincinnati Reds, Keith Hernandez of the New York Mets, Joaquin Andujar of the Oakland Athletics, Lonnie Smith of the Kansas City Royals, Enos Cabell of the Dodgers, Jeff Leonard of the San Francisco Giants and Dale Berra of the New York Yankees for one year for drug abuse. After conditions are met the suspensions are reduced. 1987 — Chick Hearn, broadcaster for the Lakers, calls his 2,000th consecutive game for the club, a streak spanning 22 years. 1993 — Winnipeg's Teemu Selanne scores four goals and becomes the third rookie in NHL history to score 50 goals in a season. Selanne scores his 51st goal in the third period to help the Jets defeat the Minnesota North Stars 7-6 at Winnipeg Arena. 1999 — Venus and Serena Williams become the first sisters to win WTA Tour events on the same day. Venus wins the IGA SuperThrift Tennis Classic in Oklahoma City after Serena takes her first title on the WTA Tour at the Gaz de France Open. 2003 — In Val Di Fiemme, Italy, Johnny Spillane wins the Nordic combined sprint to become the first American to win a gold medal at the Nordic world championships. 2010 — Sidney Crosby scores the winning goal in overtime to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final event of the Vancouver Olympics. The American silver is the 37th medal won by the United States at these games and the U.S. wins the medals race for the first time since 1932. 2020 — Court of Arbitration for Sport bans Chinese triple Olympic gold medallist Sun Yang from swimming for 8 years for breaking anti-doping rules. Compiled by the Associated Press
