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[motorsport] What drives your dreams? A chance to WIN a Dream Weekend in Miami
Sponsored by The Florida venue is one of F1’s newest destinations, but after two seasons it has already become a popular fixture on the calendar, not only for the on-track action that F1 brings to any venue but also for the entertainment that the US races add on top. America now plays host to three F1 races and speaking ahead of last year’s race, Hamilton said: “They are massive ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Larson earns third straight NASCAR Cup pole, beating Gibbs at Texas
Larson was the only driver to break into the 28.3s in the final round of qualifying, earning his 19th career pole. It was another milestone for Hendrick Motorsports, capturing its 250th pole in the Cup Series.“Cool to get three poles in a row,” said Larson. “I said on the radio after the first one, that was about the most intense thing you can do … It’s so on edge and you know how much ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Ty Gibbs leads NASCAR Cup practice at Texas; Busch and Johnson crash
Group AGibbs led the way overall and among Group A drivers, running a fast lap at 190.510mph. He was followed by Brad Keselowski in second, who had a bit of a moment early in the session.Ross Chastain was third, Alex Bowman fourth, and Ryan Blaney fifth. Chastain, who finished second at Texas last year, told his team that he was loose into Turn 1 and on the exit of Turn 2, while fighting a tight ...Keep readingView the full article
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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: SpeedyCash.com 250 Highlights | NASCAR on FOX
Check out the best highlights from the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250. View the full article
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[motorsport] Kyle Busch holds off Heim to win NASCAR Truck race at Texas
Making his fourth start for Spire Motorsports in the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado, Busch snagged his second win of the year after sweeping both stages at TMS.He regained the lead from Christian Eckes on the final restart before holding off a charging Corey Heim on the final lap of the race. It was Busch's 66th career Truck Series victory."Great team, everybody here at Spire," said Busch post-race. "I ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR and MotoGP would benefit from crossover weekend, say Trackhouse stars
The duo was at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas on Friday to watch Trackhouse’s new MotoGP team in action, as they are racing in the same state this weekend at NASCAR’s Texas Motor Speedway event in Fort Worth.NASCAR is also represented by Hendrick Motorsports in the MotoGP paddock this weekend, as Jordan Taylor will demonstrate the Garage 56 Le Mans Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 on track at ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Hyundai to mark Breen anniversary with tribute livery, charity auction support
The popular Irishman lost his life on 13 April last year after succumbing to injuries sustained in a testing crash, driving for Hyundai ahead of the Croatia round last year.To mark the one-year anniversary of the tragic loss, Hyundai has set up an online auction of special items with all the proceeds going to the Craig Breen Foundation.The foundation was set up to help aspiring young drivers ...Keep readingView the full article
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John Hunter Nemechek 1-on-1: 'I want to be the guy that's respected in the garage'
John Hunter Nemechek dishes on his season's start, his prowess at Texas Motor Speedway and driving for some of the icons of the sport. View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR: “We’re looking forward to having The CW get a head start"
The surprise move comes a year earlier than expected, with The CW announced as the new home for the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025. The network will broadcast all 33 races of the secondary NASCAR division next year.The agreement lasts through the 2031 season. NBC, who was originally supposed to air the 2024 NXS playoffs, but they will still produce the races and utilize NBC commentators. Rick ...Keep readingView the full article
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Ex-Yankees manager Joe Girardi discusses MLB rule changes, 2017 postseason
Former Yankees manager Joe Girardi discussed recent MLB rule changes and his team's 2017 postseason series against the Astros. View the full article
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[motorsport] 10 Things To Watch For at Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix
Sponsored by Miami will host its third ever F1 event in May and there is plenty to watch out for as the sport heads to US shores for the first of three visits this season. Here are 10 things you should look out for, as well as an opportunity to attend the Miami Grand Prix in person with MoneyGram. 1. Will Verstappen finally claim pole position? Max Verstappen may have won and set ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] 10 Things To Watch For at Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix
Sponsored by Miami will host its third ever F1 event in May and there is plenty to watch out for as the sport heads to US shores for the first of three visits this season. Here are 10 things you should look out for, as well as an opportunity to attend the Miami Grand Prix in person with MoneyGram. 1. Will Verstappen finally claim pole position? Max Verstappen may have won and set ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR's new Xfinity TV deal with CW Network to get an early start
The CW Network will begin its broadcast of NASCAR Xfinity Series a year earlier than scheduled as it will now broadcast the final eight races of the 2024 season, multiple sources confirmed to Motorsport.com on Thursday.Update: The deal was officially announced a few hours later on Thursday.Read Also: NASCAR XFINITYNASCAR: “We’re looking forward to having The CW get a head ...Keep readingView the full article
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Ex-Yankees manager Joe Girardi on how he became a NASCAR fan
Joe Girardi explained to Kevin Harvick what he loves about racing, and why Denny Hamlin is his favorite NASCAR driver. View the full article
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[motorsport] 2024 NASCAR Texas schedule, entry list, and how to watch
Hendrick Motorsports celebrated its 40th anniversary in style at Martinsville Speedway, becoming the first team in history to score a 1-2-3 finish at the iconic short track. William Byron collected his series-leading third win of the year, beating Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott to the checkered flag.Larson takes over the points lead, 14pts clear of Martin Truex Jr.NASCAR now heads to Texas, where ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] M-Sport set to debut WRC Puma upgrade in Croatia
The British squad has been working on the aerodynamic performance upgrade since last year, before opting to delay its rollout until the 2024 season.Following a successful test last week, the team has confirmed that it plans to fit the new component to its cars for next week's asphalt rally. Drivers Adrien Fourmaux and Gregoire Munster each chalked up more than 250km of running during their ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Obituary: F1 team founder Ted Toleman dies aged 86
Between 1981 and 1985, Toleman evolved from hopeless backmarker to potent giant-killer in grand prix racing, across five seasons in which it gave a host of key personalities their F1 break, including drivers Derek Warwick, Teo Fabi and Stefan Johansson – but most notably Ayrton Senna and the man who would go on to design every one of Michael Schumacher’s seven world championship-winning cars ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Obituary: F1 team founder Ted Toleman dies aged 86
Between 1981 and 1985, Toleman evolved from hopeless backmarker to potent giant-killer in grand prix racing, across five seasons in which it gave a host of key personalities their F1 break, including drivers Derek Warwick, Teo Fabi and Stefan Johansson – but most notably Ayrton Senna and the man who would go on to design every one of Michael Schumacher’s seven world championship-winning cars ...Keep readingView the full article
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John Hunter Nemechek on the pressure of driving for accomplished drivers | NASCAR on FOX
John Hunter Nemechek has driven for Kyle Busch, Joe Gibbs, Jimmie Johnson and Richard Petty. Which one did he feel the most pressure when driving for someone so accomplished? View the full article
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Kevin Harvick, Joe Girardi on changes in NASCAR and MLB throughout their careers
NASCAR legend Kevin Harvick is joined by 4x MLB World Series Champion Joe Girardi on “Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour” presented by NASCAR on FOX as they discuss the evolution of their perspective sports and how access to analytics have changed the game. View the full article
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Why Denny Hamlin is Joe Girardi’s favorite NASCAR driver | Harvick Happy Hour
NASCAR legend Kevin Harvick is joined by Joe Girardi on “Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour” presented by NASCAR on FOX to discuss the origin of his love for racing and why Denny Hamlin is his favorite current driver. View the full article
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'My craft has changed quite a bit since then...' - John H. Nemechek on having his race craft questioned at times | NASCAR on FOX
John Hunter Nemechek is known to have speed but has had his race craft questioned at times. Here's what he said about how he races and maturing as a driver. View the full article
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John Hunter Nemechek on Texas Motor Speedway and why he feels it suits his racing style | NASCAR on FOX
John Hunter Nemechek spoke on Texas Motor Speedway and why he feels it suits his racing style. View the full article
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[motorsport] Truex hopes "cleaning up some mistakes" leads to first 2024 win
Truex's No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing team has had plenty of speed this season. He’s led laps in all but two of eight races so far and led the third most laps (352) among series drivers.In fact, his 18th place effort last Sunday at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway is his worse finish of the 2024 season and the only time he’s not been running on the lead lap at the end of the race.That record, including ...Keep readingView the full article
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More work, next steps for NASCAR on short-track package
With four races so far this year using the new aerodynamic package for short tracks and road courses, NASCAR's tweaks and changes haven't produced the desired results, leaving much work to do still. View the full article