Pinnacle of Maserati's history and efforts

For the last thirty-odd years there's been a clear distinction between supercars meant for highway use and racecars, seen only on the track. It wasn't always so; prior to the 1970's the Ferraris, Porsches and Maseratis seen competing at Spa or Le Mans could be found on the road as well. In fact, many were driven by the competitors to and from the track. So it's only fitting that one of the original manufactures of such dual-purpose cars is the first to bring one back, Maserati and its MC12. Unlike previous supercars fettled for the track or racecars de-tuned for the boulevard, there is no substantial difference between the MC12 Corsa that won Spa and the MC12 Stradale driven to the spa.

RIAM's MC12 is the centerpiece of its 28 example Maserati Collection, one of the most complete assemblages of production Maseratis in North America.

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Maserati MC12

Maserati MC12 Stradale Naturally aspirated DOHC V12, 6.0-L displacement with 48 valves, producing 630 hp and 481 lb-ft of torque. Zero-to-sixty in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 205 mph. The MC12 Corsa dominated the 2005 24 Hours of Spa, taking the 1st and 2nd place.

Check Out Hot Laps with Derek Hill in RIAM's MC12!

RIAM's MC12 at Laguna Seca December 2008!

RIAM's New Online Look!

RIAM online has a new look at RiversideInternationalRaceway.com, Legendsof Riverside.com and RiversideInternational.org. If you haven't been to RIAM recently, do drop by for there have been many changes and additions in the recent months. We now are home to 6 Gurney Eagle race cars and many other street cars have been added. Also just annouunced is our upcoming "Legends of Riverside" Gala and Racing Film Festival. Click on the right or see below for more details.. Look for future additions, events and enhacements to our website!

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a2z's Corner:

Racer Tony Adamowicz looks back at campaigning his 'ole '69 Championship Gurney Eagle for RIAM in 2007's Formula 5000 40th Anniversary vintage races.

The green flag drops here!

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RIAM's Racing Film Festival and Legends of Riverside Gala is Coming This Spring!

The Riverside Internatational Automotive Museum is proud to announce the second annual “Legends of Riverside-II” Gala and Racing Film Festival coming March 26 - 28, 2010 featuring Carroll Shelby. The Legends event features three days of racing drivers, films, panel discussions and great food. For more information go to: www.LegendsofRiverside.com. Space is very limited, so don’t delay!