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[motorsport] Aric Almirola: "Katherine didn't do anything wrong" in Talladega pileup
Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity race featured an unfortunate accident with just 13 laps to go where some spotter miscommunication resulted in a multi-car crash that eliminated, Katherine Legge, Aric Almirola and Jeffrey Earnhardt from the event. It was a solid day up until that point for Legge, who led her first lap ever in NASCAR during a cycle of green-flag pit stops. She was running around 15th ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Emotional Jeb Burton questions NASCAR decision, claims he won Xfinity race
Two-time Talladega Xfinity winner Jeb Burton is not ready to accept the results of Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity race at the superspeedway. While he was battling three-wide for the race lead, officials threw the caution when Connor Zilisch slammed the inside wall. Zilisch himself was later the race only moments prior. After reviewing the tape, NASCAR determined that Austin Hill was narrowly ahead ...Keep readingView the full article
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Austin Hill & Jeb Burton post-race interviews from Talladega Superspeedway | NASCAR on FOX
Check out the post-race interviews from the Ag-Pro 300! View the full article
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NASCAR Xfinity Series: Ag-Pro 300 Highlights | NASCAR on FOX
Check out the best highlights from the NASCAR Xfinity Series: Ag-Pro 300! View the full article
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[motorsport] Connor Zilisch gets wrecked from the lead, Austin Hill wins Talladega Xfinity
It seems inevitable at this point, but Austin Hill is once again the winner at a superspeedway track. Connor Zilisch was in control of the race on the final lap, but an unfriendly bump from his friend Jesse Love sent the JR Motorsports driver spinning across the back stretch. Zilisch slammed the inside wall hard, and the caution flag promptly waved. Austin Hill, who was narrowly ahead at the ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Kalle Rovanperä “close” to WRC perfection with 12 stage wins in a row
Kalle Rovanperä says he cannot remember the last time he felt so comfortable driving a World Rally Championship car after winning a stunning 12 consecutive stages at Rally Islas Canarias. The two-time world champion has so far delivered a masterclass display on the Canary Islands smooth asphalt roads to open up a commanding 45.2s lead over Toyota team-mate Sébastien Ogier. Championship leader ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Cleetus McFarland scores top ten in ARCA Talladega adventure
While Lawless Alan earned his first career ARCA win, YouTuber Cleetus McFarland avoided the chaos and collected an impressive top-ten finish in the No. 30 Rette Jones Racing Ford. Nearly 70,000 people were watching the in-car camera as he took on the infamous superspeedway. McFarland, whose real name is Garrett Mitchell, made his ARCA debut at Daytona earlier this year where he was involved in ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] How NASCAR's plan to keep cars on the ground is coming together
When Ryan Preece pulled a wheelie and flipped at the Daytona 500 earlier this year, he called for NASCAR to take action to help keep the Next Gen (Gen-7) cars from taking flight. There have been eight occasions where Cup cars have gone completely upside down in the last three years of competition, including five in the last calendar year. Unfortunately, Preece has the distinction of being the ...Keep readingView the full article
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Live Written Updates and Results From Pittsburgh Supercross
Full race day coverage from the 15th round of the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship.View the full article
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[motorsport] Zane Smith earns first NASCAR Cup pole with monster lap at Talladega
Front Row Motorsports isn't unfamiliar with the front row at superspeedways, but it's not a place we've ever seen Zane Smith before today. Driving the No. 38 Ford Mustang, he was the fastest man at Talladega in both rounds of qualifying, earning his first career pole in his 55th career start. Crew chief Ryan Bergenty was ecstatic and actively celebrating on pit road as his car rocketed to the top ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Justin Haley on Childers' exit: Spire isn't "scared to do anything to win a race"
Justin Haley is likely just looking for a little bit of stability in the 2025 NASCAR Cup season after losing four crew members, his car chief and now his crew chief since the beginning of April. Car Chief Robert “Cheddar” Smith left at the start of the month to take over those same duties for Ty Gibbs at Joe Gibbs Racing. His replacement, Doug Powers, was actually ejected from Talladega ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Hyundai is in damage limitation mode already in the Canary Islands
Hyundai has admitted it underestimated the difficulty of Rally Islas Canarias that has left the team in damage limitation mode while Toyota has locked out the top five. The Korean marque has found itself on the backfoot having failed to unlock the secrets to speed on the Canary Islands’ smooth asphalt roads that are making their World Rally Championship debut this weekend. Thierry ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Car chief ejected after Justin Haley fails pre-race inspection twice
It's been an eventful week off the track for the No. 7 Spire Motorsports, and things aren't calming down after they arrived at Talladega Superspeedway for the tenth round of the 2025 season. During pre-race technical inspection on Friday, the No. 7 Chevrolet failed twice before finally passing on the third attempt through. Per the NASCAR rule book, the team will lose their pit stall selection ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] A 2026 American WRC race is just an FIA approval away
The USA is on course to join the World Rally Championship calendar in 2026 following confirmation that a multi-year contract has been signed to bring rallying’s top flight back to North America. The WRC has long held an ambition to return to the US for the first time since the 1988 Olympus Rally, with the project a key part of its plan to grow the category. Last year, the championship ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Ryan Preece was looking to move back home before RFK deal came together
RFK Racing and Ryan Preece have turned heads already with several strong showings this year. Sitting inside the playoffs on points at the moment, this team didn't even exist last year and hadn't named a crew chief to head its efforts until January of this year. And yet, Preece and the No. 60 RFK Ford are sitting 14th in the regular season standings, right behind teammate Chris Buescher. In an ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] New 'Earnhardt' documentary gets release date on Prime Video
When it comes to NASCAR racing, no name is bigger than 'Earnhardt,' and for good reason. Dale Earnhardt Sr. is a motorsports legend in every sense of the word. His incredible career, engaging personality, and sadly, also the tragic nature of his passing has made him a household name to this very day. Now, the streaming giant intends to bring that story to Prime Video on May 22nd, premiering a ...Keep readingView the full article
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The ECOA Patron Support Team is back!
If you’ve been paying attention to the last few blog articles, you’ve seen a footer at the end of each article talking about the 2025 ECOA Patron Support Team. Yes! The ECOA Patron Support Team is back for 2025 and the foreseeable future. In the past we made use of external platforms like GoFundMe in […]View the full article
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[motorsport] Kalle Rovanpera found answers to unlock speed on new WRC tyres
Kalle Rovanpera believes he’s started to unlock the secrets to speed on the new-for-2025 World Rally Championship tyres after dominating Friday morning to lead Rally Islas Canarias. The two-time world champion has endured a surprisingly slow start to the season having struggled to adapt his driving style to the new Hankook rubber that has contributed to the Finn being 57-points adrift in the ...Keep readingView the full article
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How to watch 2025 NASCAR Talladega: Schedule, start time, TV channel for Jack Link's 500
Check out this article for all you need to know about NASCAR Cup Series' Jack Link's 500 including date, time, drivers, and more. View the full article
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[motorsport] How Malcolm Wilson’s FIA calling and swearing sanctions agreement will impact the WRC
It has been quite the week for the FIA and the World Rally Championship and one which could have a lasting impact on both. Firstly, a resolution was reached between the governing body and the World Rally Drivers Alliance [WoRDA] that has resulted in the return of stage-end interviews following the Safari Rally Kenya silence, now drivers no longer fear penalties for swearing in heat of the ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Jeff Gordon shares how Dr. Petty helped him in his NASCAR career
Over the course of five decades, neurosurgeon Dr. Jerry Petty was a constant presence in NASCAR, helping drivers navigate difficult injuries throughout their careers. He passed way earlier this week at the age of 90. Dale Earnhardt Jr. called him "a friend to the NASCAR industry" who helped many during his lengthy career as a medical professional. He was one of many to share such sentiments ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Kendall Jenner's brand to partner with NASCAR driver Toni Breidinger
Toni Breidinger is currently embarking on her rookie season in the NASCAR Truck Series, driving the No. 5 TRICON Garage Toyota. And on Thursday, it was revealed that Breidinger would have a new partner in 818 Tequila. The company was founded by Kendall Jenner and is entering the world of motorsports sponsorships for the very first time. "Toni is a force both on the track and on social ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Daniel Suarez on his future at Trackhouse and NASCAR coming to Mexico
Daniel Suarez has been busy in Mexico promoting NASCAR's first-ever Cup race in the country, while also unveiling his own paint scheme for the race, featuring sponsorship from Telcel-Infinitum. The Trackhouse Racing Team driver is the only Mexican to win at the Cup Series level, and the only foreign-born driver to ever win a national-level title when he claimed the NASCAR Xfinity Series title in ...Keep readingView the full article
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MX Pro SportsCompetition Bulletin 2025-1: AMA Pro Racing Rulebook Now Available
2025 AMA Pro Racing Rulebook Now AvailableView the full article
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[motorsport] Ryan Preece hopes for a solution to airborne wrecks "sooner than later"
As part of a longer, exclusive interview with RFK Racing's Ryan Preece, Motorsport.com wanted to get his thoughts on the ever-present threat of airborne accidents in NASCAR. Unfortunately, he has some first-hand experience with that, especially with the current generation of car. Preece barrel-rolled in a terrifying accident at Daytona in 2023 in a violent airborne crash that lasted eight ...Keep readingView the full article