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[motorsport] Neuville: Hyundai’s WRC future is yet to be decided
Thierry Neuville insists Hyundai is yet to decide on its World Rally Championship future, describing recent speculation the brand has already decided to leave at the end of 2025 as “unfounded”. The reigning world champion and Hyundai WRC stalwart has responded to a report in Belgian media that claims the Korean marque has already made a call to leave the category at the end of this season ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR suspends six crew members following Las Vegas race weekend
Instead of rolling the dice, Kyle Busch and Chase Briscoe's team accidentally rolled some wheels at Las Vegas Motor Speedway — the runaway tires causing cautions during the NASCAR Cup Series race. As a result, both will be without their usual jackman and tire changer this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway. For Busch, jackman Joseph Moser, and tire changer Shiloh Windsor will sit out the ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] The Wood Brothers' knack for finding first-time winners
Of the 20 drivers who have been fortunate enough to win races with the Wood Brothers Racing team, nearly half of them were first-time winners, with Josh Berry being the latest. From there, it's been fairly split on what the future held for these drivers as some never won again, while a couple went on to become NASCAR Cup Series champions. It remains to be seen where Berry will fall on this list ...Keep readingView the full article
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What should NASCAR do about Christopher Bell’s double pit move? Nothing. Yet
Christopher Bell used a teammate's stall to pit at Vegas, and NASCAR might eventually need to take more action regarding that strategy. View the full article
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[motorsport] FIA responds to WRC drivers’ dissent in swearing clampdown row
The FIA has reiterated its stance on drivers using “inappropriate language” but will discuss the matter with World Rally Championship competitors following their protest at Safari Rally Kenya. WRC drivers have elected to remain silent or speak in only their mother tongue during stage-end television interviews in Kenya this week, after Hyundai driver Adrien Fourmaux was fined for swearing in ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] WRC drivers protest against FIA swearing ban
World Rally Championship drivers have continued their stance opposing the FIA’s move to sanction drivers for using “inappropriate language” by limiting comments in stage-end interviews at Safari Rally Kenya. Drivers refused to comment or only spoke in their mother tongue to explain why they are not commenting during stage-end interviews during Wednesday shakedown in Kenya. It is ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Denny Hamlin and JGR secure major sponsorship deal with Progressive
For the majority of Denny Hamlin's career dating back to 2005, FedEx was his primary sponsor. He drove FedEx colors to Victory Lane in 47 of his 54 Cup wins, but in recent years, the brand quietly decreased its presence in NASCAR. Last year, they sponsored Hamlin in 13 of 36 races before finally exiting the sport. It's been a difficult hole for Joe Gibbs Racing to fill, securing smaller ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Survive to thrive: The Wood Brothers "never give up" attitude is really starting to pay off
Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR, having competed in the sport's top level since the early 1950s. They were there as the sport transitioned from a small local series to a national spectacle, racing on the beaches of Daytona and later the high banks, but the iconic No. 21 car nearly disappeared from the track completely not so long ago. During the Great Recession ...Keep readingView the full article
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2025 NASCAR odds: Kyle Larson favorite to win at Homestead-Miami
Kyle Larson is the favorite to win at Homestead-Miami, but will a driver with longer odds get into victory lane? Check out the latest lines. View the full article
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2025 NASCAR Homestead-Miami entry list: All 37 drivers for Straight Talk Wireless 400 race
Get the 2025 NASCAR Las Vegas entry list featuring confirmed drivers and numbers. View the full article
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[motorsport] Runaway wheels and a day for the underdogs: Winners and losers from NASCAR in Vegas
Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing have dominated the NASCAR Cup at Las Vegas for the last three seasons, which has also been the case in the first four races of the new year. But Sunday showcased the strengths of drivers outside of the Hendrick and JGR-circle like Berry, Suarez, and Preece as they raced towards the front. The plethora of pit road issues for some of the sport's biggest ...Keep readingView the full article
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Jackpot! Denny Hamlin a huge winner off the track in Las Vegas
Denny Hamlin hit it big off the track this weekend in Las Vegas, winning a six-figure sum after winning jackpots while playing slots. View the full article
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NASCAR Cup Series driver approval process debate: 'I think it's broken'
Katherine Legge's Cup Series debut has reignited the debate about NASCAR's driver approval process. View the full article
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Christopher Bell's bid at history falls short: 'We were going to lose at some point'
Christopher Bell misses making history as first driver to win four straight since Jimmie Johnson in 2007. But Las Vegas winner Josh Berry is soaking it all in. View the full article
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[motorsport] Two crews for one pit stop couldn’t save Christopher Bell’s winning streak
Christopher Bell was hoping to become just the eighth driver in the modern era of NASCAR to win four consecutive Cup races, but it didn't work out that way for the driver of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. The problems began even before the race did, qualifying 13th before being forced to the rear of the field after the team opted to swap out the throttle body. He marched forward in the ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Suarez: "We did everything right" in runner-up finish at Las Vegas
Daniel Suarez now has two runner-up finishes since his most recent victory in the Cup Series, which came just over a year ago at Atlanta Motor Speedway. In both of his most recent second-place finishes, Suarez had his Trackhouse teammate Ross Chastain behind him on the final restart, but in both situations, it still wasn't quite enough to secure the victory. On Sunday, Chastain did manage to ...Keep readingView the full article
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NASCAR Cup Series: Pennzoil 400 Highlights | NASCAR on FOX
Check out the best highlights from the NASCAR Cup Series: Pennzoil 400! View the full article
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[motorsport] Driving for the Wood Brothers, Josh Berry earns first NASCAR Cup win
Josh Berry has joined an exclusive list of 20 drivers who have found victory lane with NASCAR's oldest team. Piloting the No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford Mustang, Berry had to battle around Daniel Suarez to become the newest winner in the NASCAR Cup Series. "I don't even know what to think," said Berry, who won for the first time in his 53rd start. "Just awesome. I love this track. Las Vegas has ...Keep readingView the full article
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Pennzoil 400: Josh Berry & Daniel Suárez post-race interview | NASCAR on FOX
Check out Josh Berry and Daniel Suárez's post-race interview from the Pennzoil 400. View the full article
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FINAL LAPS: Josh Berry takes the checkered flag at Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas | NASCAR on FOX
Watch the finals laps as Josh Berry took the checkered flag at Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas. View the full article
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Pennzoil 400 live updates: Highlights from Las Vegas Motor Speedway
The NASCAR Cup Series season continues with the Pennzoil 400 on Sunday. Here are the highlights from Las Vegas Motor Speedway! View the full article
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[motorsport] Joey Logano is “mad at something” after every Cup race this year
The reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano has experienced a rollercoaster start to the season, hoping to claim his fourth title in 2025. The Team Penske driver led 43 laps before crashing out of the Daytona 500 due to an argument over space between Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and himself. At Atlanta, he led 34 laps before fading late and finishing 12th. He didn't lead any laps at COTA, but he ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Bell will have to go from last to first as he chases fourth straight Cup win
Christopher Bell is seeking to become the first person since 2007 to win four consecutive NASCAR Cup Series races, and he recently spoke with the last driver to successfully accomplish the impressive feat – seven-time Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson. “It is still the coolest thing in the world to me that I have Jimmie Johnson in my phone,” said Bell during a media availability over the ...Keep readingView the full article
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NASCAR Xfinity Series: The LiUNA! Highlights | NASCAR on FOX
Check out the best highlights from the NASCAR Xfinity Series: The LiUNA! View the full article
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[motorsport] Redemption for Justin Allgaier as he hangs on for Xfinity win at Las Vegas
Justin Allgaier has now won at least one Xfinity race every year, for the last nine years. The reigning NASCAR Xfinity Series champion absolutely dominated last weekend's race at Phoenix, leading 130 of 208 laps before a late-race caution derailed his efforts. Two weeks prior, he had the lead at Atlanta but failed to block a run from the outside, forcing him to settle for a runner-up finish. But ...Keep readingView the full article