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[motorsport] Austin Hill wins wild crash-filled NASCAR Xfinity race at Talladega
Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity race at Talladega Superspeedway had everything. There was nonstop action, several major crashes, fuel-mileage, an overtime finish, but a familiar name waving the checkered flag. Superspeedway ace Austin Hill did it again, wining the race despite worries about running out of fuel. While his title hopes ended last round, the victory will lock his car into the ...Keep readingView the full article
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William Sawalich transported to local hospital after Talladega crash
Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity race at Talladega Superspeedway featured several major incidents, including a 12-car crash at the end of Stage 1 that forced a red flag stoppage. There was another multi-car crash near the end of Stage 2, which also caused a red flag. At the back of a much smaller pack following the earlier incident, things got four-wide and Leland Honeyman got hooked down the ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] William Sawalich transported to local hospital after Talladega crash
Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity race at Talladega Superspeedway featured several major incidents, including a 12-car crash at the end of Stage 1 that forced a red flag stoppage. There was another multi-car crash near the end of Stage 2, which also caused a red flag. At the back of a much smaller pack following the earlier incident, things got four-wide and Leland Honeyman got hooked down the ...Keep readingView the full article
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Big hits in NASCAR Xfinity pileup force red flag wall repair at Talladega
Just 15 laps into Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity, chaos broke out near the front of the field. Driving through the tri-oval at NASCAR's superspeedway, playoff driver Sheldon Creed got loose and Jeb Burton hit him from behind. While it seemed like just a close call at first, Burton's car shot up the track as a result and clipped another playoff driver -- Brandon Jones. The No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Big hits in NASCAR Xfinity pileup force red flag wall repair at Talladega
Just 15 laps into Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity, chaos broke out near the front of the field. Driving through the tri-oval at NASCAR's superspeedway, playoff driver Sheldon Creed got loose and Jeb Burton hit him from behind. While it seemed like just a close call at first, Burton's car shot up the track as a result and clipped another playoff driver -- Brandon Jones. The No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Michael McDowell earns Talladega NASCAR Cup pole for Chevrolet and Spire
With hands out the window in attempt to block the air and gain whatever speed they could, a full field of 40 NASCAR Cup drivers took on Talladega Superspeedway in Saturday's qualifying session. In the end, Michael McDowell drove the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet to pole position with a fast lap of 52.481s. This is McDowell's eighth career pole, and all of them have come in the last two ...Keep readingView the full article
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15 Best New & Updated Retro Motorcycles For 2025!
Retro motorcycles are really making waves for 2025. Several brands are dusting off their classics, updating old favorites, and rolling out some fresh faces. Riders now get to choose from bikes that blend vintage looks with modern reliability and comfort. Whether you want a nimble, smaller bike or a big, powerful machine, there’s honestly something out there for just about every taste and budget. Each model brings its own vibe. Some bikes keep things simple with a single-cylinder engine, while […] The post 15 Best New & Updated Retro Motorcycles For 2025! appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article
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[motorsport] Talladega Playoff race is about weighing risk versus stage points
There are two races left to consolidate the Round of 8 into the Championship 4 but given these two races take place at Talladega and Martinsville, it’s hard to call anyone a ‘must-win’ yet. Denny Hamlin Adv.Kyle Larson +35Christopher Bell +20Chase Briscoe +15-William Byron -15Chase Elliott -23Joey Logano -24Ryan Blaney -31 At least, that’s how Joey Logano is looking at his 24 point ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] WRC Central Europe: Kalle Rovanpera in control after Sebastien Ogier exit
World Rally Championship title contender Kalle Rovanpera opened up a healthy 36.3s lead heading into the final day of the Central European Rally after Sebastien Ogier crashed out of the victory battle. Hyundai’s Ott Tanak completed the day as Rovanpera’s nearest rival after edging fellow title contender Elfyn Evans to second spot by 8.4s across the afternoon stages. Rovanpera started ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Lancia announces WRC2 plan for 2026
Lancia has announced plans to return to the World Rally Championship next year competing in the second tier WRC2 class with its new Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale. The Italian firm announced its plans via a video released on social media accompanied by a brief statement confirming that its newly developed Rally2 car will make its WRC debut in next year’s January season opener in Monte ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Sebastien Ogier explains Central Europe WRC exit
Sebastien Ogier believes there was “nothing he could have done” to prevent his retirement from the Central European Rally, which has blown the World Rally Championship title race wide open. The WRC points leader suffered a high-speed crash in stage 10 while fighting for the rally lead, which he had just lost to title rival and Toyota team-mate Kalle Rovanpera. Ogier ran wide at a ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Sebastien Ogier crashes out of Central European Rally
World Rally Championship leader Sebastien Ogier has crashed out of the Central European Rally in what could be a pivotal moment in the title race. The eight-time world champion had just lost the lead of the 18-stage asphalt event by 0.7s to Toyota title rival Kalle Rovanpera in Saturday’s first test, before drama struck in stage 10 [Keply, 21.95k]. Pushing hard in wet conditions, Ogier ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Hyundai only has one option for WRC 2027, here’s how it could play out
Hyundai’s only option to continue its participation in the World Rally Championship in 2027 will be to field an upgraded Rally2 car, according to team principal Cyril Abiteboul. The Korean marque’s future in the WRC beyond the end of the season has been unclear as it continues to weigh up its options regarding its factory motorsport programmes. Hyundai has been among the most vocal ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] How the Talladega NASCAR Truck race was won and lost
In a straight up race, it didn’t seem like anyone had the same speed as Tricon Garage but the rest of the field also made it really easy for Gio Ruggiero and Corey Heim to decide the race amongst themselves regardless. Ruggiero, a Truck Series rookie, led the most laps from the pole but lost the lead on a restart with 15 laps to go as Ben Rhodes took the lead with a push from ThorSport Racing ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] The stage is set for the Truck Series championship cutoff
Everyone still eligible for the Truck Series championship knows their marching orders in advance of the penultimate race of the season in one week at Martinsville following a predictably consequential race at Talladega. Corey Heim Advanced with Roval winRajah Caruth +14Tyler Ankrum +8Kaden Honeycutt +5---Ty Majeski -5Layne Riggs -6Daniel Hemric -26Grant Enfinger -34 The math is really ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Gio Ruggiero earns first NASCAR Truck win in Tricon 1-2 at Talladega
Gio Ruggiero won Friday's NASCAR Truck race at Talladega Superspeedway, beating TRICON teammate Corey Heim by just 0.059s. This is the 19-year-old's first career win, coming in his 23rd career start. "Super thankful for all the guys on this No. 17 truck," said Ruggiero. "They worked their ass off, and they definitely brought the best piece today. We showed it in qualifying and there throughout ...Keep readingView the full article
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Intensive Recovery Training Workshop
Registration is now open for our first intensive overland training workshop—March 2–5, 2026. You will spend two full days with three of the world’s most experienced overland training instructors learning vehicle recovery, including winching and non-mechanical recovery both solo and assisted. Between them, Graham Jackson (Overland Passage, Overland Expo training director 10 years), Jim West (Camel Trophy competitor), and Jonathan Hanson (founder, Overland Expo) have over 100 years of overlanding experience on every continent that’s self-drivable. Whether you drive a Subaru or a Super Duty, this course will increase your self-confidence and self-sufficiency when exploring off the beaten track. Camping and ranch-house lodging available; one group dinner on March 4; movie nights; campfires. This event is held on a private ranch with miles of 4x4 trails, and abundant wildlife. Details and registration details >HERE< View the full article
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[motorsport] Central European Rally organisers respond to WRC driver visibility complaints
Central European Rally organisers will make changes to anti cut devices that have left World Rally Championship drivers struggling to see the road, particularly in night conditions. Anti cut poles have been placed on the edges of the road throughout the asphalt stages in order to prevent drivers from cutting sections of stages and bringing excess dirt onto the road surface. The devices had ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] WRC Central Europe: Sebastian Ogier hangs on as Kalle Rovanpera closes gap
Sebastien Ogier managed to fend off a charging Kalle Rovanpera to hold onto the lead at the Central European Rally by 0.6s after a demanding Friday leg. The WRC points leader held onto his overnight lead throughout six tricky asphalt stages spread across Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic, but was pushed hard through the afternoon loop by title rival and Toyota team-mate ...Keep readingView the full article
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How to watch 2025 NASCAR Talladega: YellaWood 500 schedule, start time, TV channel
Check out this article for all you need to know about NASCAR Cup Series' Yellawood 500 including date, time, drivers, and more. View the full article
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2025 NASCAR Talladega Qualifying: Order for Yellawood 500
Check out the 2025 NASCAR Talladega qualifying order for Yellawood 500. View the full article
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[motorsport] WRC Central Europe: Sebastien Ogier extends lead as Thierry Neuville stumbles
Sebastien Ogier delivered a stunning time in stage five to lead the Central European Rally from World Rally Championship title rival Kalle Rovanpera while Thierry Neuville and Gregoire Munster made costly mistakes. Ogier took a 1.6s advantage into Friday morning’s stages, but managed to end the loop with his lead increasing to 3.9s over Rovanpera, as the Toyota pair began to pull clear of ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Elfyn Evans stunned by penalty, Toyota intends to appeal
Toyota intends to appeal the five-second penalty handed to Elfyn Evans for making contact with a hay bale in a chicane during the opening stage of the Central European Rally. Evans, co-driven by Scott Martin, clouted a hay bale that formed part of a chicane during the first pass through the 12.83km Golf und Therme test that kicked off the 18-stage asphalt round of the championship on ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] How to watch 2025 NASCAR tripleheader at Talladega: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
Denny Hamlin earned an emotional victory at Las Vegas, securing his 60th career win and locking himself into the Championship 4. The playoff fight continues this weekend with Talladega becoming part of the penultimate round for the 2025 season. Kyle Larson +35), Christopher Bell (+20), and Chase Briscoe (+15) are the other three drivers above the cutline. William Byron (-15), Chase Elliott ...Keep readingView the full article
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Frankie Muniz Returns to Racing After Broken Wrist Sidelined Actor
Frankie Muniz — the actor-turned-driver — is back on track at Talladega after a broken wrist interrupted his season. View the full article