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Let me paint you a picture of authenticity in 2025: A $90,000 Land Cruiser with a custom paint job in some aggressively earthy shade that probably has a name like "Tactical Sage" or "Desert Warfare Tan," seventeen sponsor decals, a YouTube handle plastered across the rear window in letters large enough to be seen from the International Space Station, and enough electronic equipment in the cab to run a small television production company. This magnificent beast is piloted by a guy in a $150...View the full article

“There is an expectation that the (Driver Ambassador Program) will be a part of the future charter structure and that the drivers, through the (Driver Advisory Council, will have their voice heard on important issues that impact the drivers.” That is the most important line of a legal filing issued by the Driver Advisory Council in the form of an amicus brief included in the 23XI Racing and ...Keep readingView the full article

As previously announced, NASCAR isn't returning to the Chicago Street Course in 2026, replacing it with an ambitious new street course on an active Naval base in San Diego. Naval Base Coronado will host the event just a couple of weeks before the 250th anniversary of the formation of the United States, on the weekend of June 19-21. All three national divisions of the sport will be present for ...Keep readingView the full article

NASCAR Truck Series race winner Rajah Caruth has secured a part-time NASCAR Xfinity Series (soon to be called the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series) ride with JR Motorsports in 2026, where he will drive the No. 88 Chevrolet. The number of races and exact schedule were not revealed at this time. The 23-year-old Caruth has 22 previous starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, placing as high as 12th ...Keep readingView the full article

This is an important week in the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports vs NASCAR lawsuit and countersuit. It could also be the final off-ramp, one final chance to reach a settlement, before preparation begins in full for a trial by jury in a Charlotte, North Carolina courtroom on December 1. To be sure, a settlement could be reached at anytime before then, but a decision from the judge ...Keep readingView the full article

REFER A FRIEND & WHEN THEY BOOK SERVICE WITH US FOR THE FIRST TIME, YOU'LL RECEIVE A $50 GIFT CARD Do you know someone who needs to get their rig ready for a new journey? Now you can share your passion for off-roading and get rewarded for it! Over the years, we've noticed many of you have been spreading the word about us to your friends and family and we wanted to say thanks! Referral Program Details: When you refer a friend to Overland Outfitters for a service appointment, they'll get $50 off their very first visit. But that's not all! To thank you for spreading the word, we'll apply a $50 credit to your account, which you can use toward any parts or service you need within one calendar year. It's a win-win! Just tell your friend to mention your email address when they book their appointment, and we'll take care of the rest. Why should you join our Referral Program? Spread the Word: Share the good stuff with your friends and give them the inside scoop on what we have to offer. Score Rewards & Share the Love: Receive a $50 gift card that you can use for future services or a little treat for yourself and score your friend $50 off their first service. Support Local: By referring your friends, you're helping a local business grow. We really appreciate your support throughout the years and how it's helped our business grow. Your referrals have played a big role in our success, and we can't thank you enough! We're looking forward to serving you and your friends for years to come. Click here to contact us if you need more info. -o2 crew View the full article

To win the NASCAR Cup Series championship in less than two weeks, Denny Hamlin and the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 team will need to be perfect at Phoenix Raceway. On one hand, they executed last week at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to become the first driver to lock into the final four but this past month has also seen the team experience power steering and stuck throttles at Kansas and Talladega ...Keep readingView the full article

The Yamaha RD 350 earned a reputation for being both thrilling and dangerous, known for its light frame and powerful engine. Years later, a builder in Brazil set out to reimagine this classic motorcycle, blending its legacy with modern engineering. His goal was to create something that looked and felt like a new version of the RD 350, while improving safety, reliability, and performance. The project began with limited original parts and a clear vision. Using a modern Yamaha R3 engine, reinforced frame, and […] The post How a Brazilian Builder Revived a Two-Stroke Legend – Yamaha RD 350 appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

Two Joe Gibbs Racing drivers are guaranteed a spot in the Championship 4, while the remaining six drivers will be left to fight over the final two spots at Martinsville. NASCAR leaves Talladega after a dramatic race from start to finish, featuring an incredible number of lead changes and nonstop action. In the end, Chase Briscoe passed Bubba Wallace on the final lap as Hendrick Motorsports ...Keep readingView the full article

If just two more drivers had spent a single lap out in front of the field, Sunday's 500-mile NASCAR Cup race at Talladega would have matched the record for different race leaders in a single race. This is the first time since the era of the tandem draft NASCAR has seen these kinds of numbers. The 2010 Aaron's 499 at Talladega holds the record with 29 different race leaders, followed by the ...Keep readingView the full article

The math could not be any simpler for the six drivers still racing for the three remaining spots in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race. Chase Briscoe Adv.Denny Hamlin AdvChristopher Bell +37Kyle Larson +38---William Byron -36Joey Logano -38Ryan Blaney -47Chase Elliott -62 William Byron, Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney and Chase Elliott will each go to Martinsville Speedway next weekend needing ...Keep readingView the full article

In many ways, Chase Briscoe and crew chief James Small entered this season feeling as though they were racing for their careers and now they are going to Phoenix to race for the Cup Series championship. On its face, that sounds kind of crazy because Small won eight times with Martin Truex Jr., including three races back in 2023. Briscoe signed a multi-year deal with Gibbs at the start of ...Keep readingView the full article