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Sébastien Ogier admits he is surprised to be leading Rally Italia Sardinia after an eventful Friday that caught out several of his World Rally Championship rivals. The eight-time world champion faced the effects of road cleaning in the morning, starting third, but completed Friday’s six gravel stages with a 2.1s lead over Hyundai’s Adrien Fourmaux. Ogier defied his road position to ...Keep readingView the full article
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On Friday, Venturini Motorsports revealed that Jake Finch won't be competing in the ARCA race at Michigan as previously scheduled. Finch is not filling well and will not be able to pilot the No. 25 Toyota in Friday night's ARCA race. As a result, the historic ARCA team has asked fellow Toyota driver Corey Heim to fill in for him. Finch is running part-time this year and was set to make his ...Keep readingView the full article
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Taking on the restoration of a 1986 BMW K100, the builder dove into the project right after finishing another motorcycle. The bike was discovered not running and came with plenty of challenges, from major wiring issues to key parts that needed replacing. Early steps included diagnosing its problems, stripping it to a rolling chassis, and dealing with unexpected wiring complications, some of which resulted from extra accessories installed by a previous owner. Throughout the process, the builder learned about working […] The post 1986 BMW K100 Restoration: From Non-Runner to Cafe Racer Dream appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article
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Thursday, news broke that the U.S. Court of Appeals plans to overturn the preliminary injunction that allowed 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to compete with charters while suing NASCAR over the 2025 Charter Agreement. Should the ruling go uncontested, it will take effect on June 26th and both teams will lose their charters ahead of the Atlanta race weekend, but what does this mean? We're ...Keep readingView the full article
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Hyundai started its quest for a first World Rally Championship win of 2025 by setting the pace at Rally Sardinia, while M-Sport suffered a nightmare triple retirement that included a roll for Martins Sesks. Hyundai ended Friday morning’s trio of gravel stages with Adrien Fourmaux leading team-mate and reigning world’s champion Thierry Neuville by 2.9 seconds, with Toyota’s ...Keep readingView the full article
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Check out this article for all you need to know about NASCAR Cup Series' Firekeepers Casino 400 including date, time, drivers, and more. View the full article
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Hyundai has given its clearest indication yet that it is gearing up to continue in the World Rally Championship until at least the end of 2026. There have been question marks surrounding its short-term and long-term future in rallying’s top tier that first surfaced last year when it confirmed plans to embark on a programme in the World Endurance Championship from 2026 under the Genesis ...Keep readingView the full article
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On June 15, the NASCAR will make history. For the first time in the modern era of the Cup Series, a points race will take place outside the borders of the United States as they head to Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City. Recently, NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps came to Brazil during the NASCAR Brazil round at Interlagos, in his first 'international' engagement after the ...Keep readingView the full article
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Sardinia is regarded as one of the roughest rallies on the World Rally Championship calendar, and is often a critical round as the title race edges towards the halfway mark. Heading into the rally, Toyota’s Elfyn Evans continues to lead the standings, albeit his advantage has been cut to 30 points over team-mate Kalle Rovanpera, with part-time driver Sebastien Ogier in third. However, all ...Keep readingView the full article
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In a contentious hearing on May 9th, the United States Court of Appeals (in Richmond, Va.) heard arguments from the lead attorney for both NASCAR and the race teams as the sanctioning body aimed to overturn the preliminary injunction granted to 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports in December of last year. The injunction allowed the two teams to race with charters without being held to the ...Keep readingView the full article
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Thunder Valley Entry Lists and InformationView the full article
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Thunder Valley Entry Lists and InformationView the full article
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Check out the 2025 NASCAR Michigan qualifying order for the FireKeepers Casino 400. View the full article
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Building a bike that matches both the look and the performance a rider wants can be a big challenge. The Honda CBX1000 started as a heavy machine, but needed changes to become the perfect fit for its new owner. By cutting off weight and upgrading key parts, the team took this classic six-cylinder Honda and made it lighter, stronger, and more fun to ride. Many components were rebuilt or replaced, including the wheels, suspension, and riding position. The visual style […] The post 1981 Honda CBX1000 Cafe Racer: Lighter, Stronger, More Agile appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article
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As most of the garage looks forward to Michigan, for some, thoughts remain focused on a controversial incident at Nashville when Ricky Stenhouse Jr. went spinning off the nose of Carson Hocevar, suffering his first DNF of the season. Stenhouse was obviously frustrated as he was inside the provisional playoff grid on points before the wreck, and as of Tuesday, he says Hocevar has not contacted ...Keep readingView the full article
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Connor Zilisch is one of the brightest prospects in NASCAR right now and Trackhouse Racing has been working to get the 18-year-old experience in a Cup car while he competes for the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship. With sponsorship from Red Bull, he made his Cup debut at COTA, driving the No. 87 Chevrolet. Zilisch showed impressive pace, qualifying 14th before being collected in a mid-race ...Keep readingView the full article
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Ryan Blaney will be joining Penske teammates Joey Logano and Austin Cindric in the NASCAR Cup playoffs after his impressive victory at Nashville, becoming the ninth driver to win his way into the post-season discussion. But during the final run of the race, Blaney was preparing himself for the worst-case scenario, and who could blame him after the season he's endured. The 2023 NASCAR Cup ...Keep readingView the full article
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Three-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Andre Lotterer says he would like to explore opportunities in rallying in the future after realising the dream of driving a World Rally Championship car. The sportscar ace and former Formula E driver has been a life-long admirer of rallying, having grown up around the discipline thanks to his father running a rally team in Belgium. Last week, the ...Keep readingView the full article
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Did Ryan Blaney's victory at Nashville propel him past Kyle Larson or did another driver pass the Hendrick driver for the No. 1 spot? View the full article
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Ryan Blaney got his first win of the season last week at Nashville. Can he make it two in a row and win at Michigan? Check out the early odds. View the full article
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Atlanta Motor Speedway has been on the NASCAR Cup schedule since 1960, but when the series returns there this summer, it will be going by a different name. Atlanta will now be known as EchoPark Speedway as part of a seven-year branding deal worth several million dollars. The name atop the grandstands has already been changed, as noted by fans passing by the facility. EchoPark Automotive ...Keep readingView the full article
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Get the 2025 NASCAR Michigan entry list featuring confirmed drivers, teams, and open entries. View the full article
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Building a custom Honda CX-500 on a budget takes careful planning and hands-on creativity. The process so far has included reshaping the frame, crafting a seat base, creating side covers, and developing a unique headlight bracket. Each step uses affordable materials and simple tools to keep costs low while ensuring that every modification fits the bike’s look and structure. For the next stage, attention turns to making and mounting custom gauge holders and a rear mud guard. The approach sticks […] The post Budget Honda CX500 Cafe Racer Build: DIY Customization & Mods appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article
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Santino Ferrucci and his team were fined and docked points due to a weight violation. Now, Ferrucci has fallen in the standings. View the full article
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Fans have been getting to see plenty of Corey LaJoie over the last two weeks as an analyst for Prime Video's NASCAR Cup coverage, but soon they'll get to see the third-generation racer behind the wheel once again. Starting with this weekend's race at Michigan, LaJoie will drive for Spire Motorsports in nine NASCAR Truck Series, running a total of nine races this year. LaJoie previously competed ...Keep readingView the full article
