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[motorsport] Promoted: Sainz and Leclerc drive into the Desert Sun
The two drivers have been seen in many different special styles from the sportswear manufacturer in recent seasons and will now sport clothing with ‘natural fading and distressed elements’ from the latest collection, which is also available to fans. Ferrari finished second and sixth on their last visit to Las Vegas, where Puma marked the event by with a range of radical red gear emblazoned ...Keep readingView the full article
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American Modified 2024 SEMA Show Recap
American Modified Rocks the 2024 SEMA Show with Bold New Offerings! The 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas was nothing short of a showstopper! From November 5th to November 8th, off-road enthusiasts, industry pros, and auto fanatics gathered at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the most anticipated event in the aftermarket automotive world. And guess who was there to showcase their latest and greatest? American Modified! As proud members of SEMA, we proudly showcased two of the most thrilling off-road vehicles on the floor at Booth #59211 in the West Hall. These vehicles, a tricked-out Ford Bronco, that was given away during the show as a Sweet Sixteen gift, and a rugged Jeep Gladiator, captivated the crowds and left them in awe. These vehicles weren't just eye-candy—they were the perfect display of the top-notch products we've developed for 2024. The Ford Bronco Beast One of the stars of our booth was the 2024 Ford Bronco, equipped with our game-changing HIGH CONFIGURATION STYLE FRONT GRILLE WITH DIY LETTERS. This isn’t just a grille; it’s a bold, aggressive upgrade for any Bronco looking to stand out on the trail. Featuring a powerful off-road lights and the sleek design, the AMERICAN MODIFIED Grille gives your Bronco an entirely new edge, combining form with function for the ultimate off-road look. The Jeep Gladiator Showstopper Right next to the Bronco, we had a fully customized Jeep Gladiator, outfitted with American Modified's latest performance and styling parts. With rugged, high-performance accessories, this Gladiator was ready to conquer any trail—while turning heads with our premium, aggressive aftermarket products. What’s New at American Modified? Visitors to our booth got an exclusive look at our latest product lineup, which includes everything from off-road grilles to headlights and taillights for current and later model truck, Jeep and SUV. All of these products are proudly developed, designed, and manufactured by us in-house, making American Modified the go-to brand for off-road enthusiasts looking to elevate their rigs. And that’s not all—our product offerings extend beyond just Jeep accessories! We also feature exclusive parts for Ford Bronco, Ram, F-150, and other pickup trucks, so no matter what you’re driving, we've got something to take your vehicle to the next level. Get Involved with American Modified! American Modified products are now available through Keystone Automotive with stocking inventory in three warehouses across north America! Want to stay up-to-date with all things American Modified? Head over to americanmodified.com to browse our full catalog of products and subscribe to our newsletter for new releases, promotions, and more! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth and made SEMA 2024 a huge success. See you next year for even bigger and bolder innovations from American Modified!
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[motorsport] Lamborghini | 2025 Super Trofeo World Finals confirmed at Misano
Lamborghini has announced that the 2025 World Finals, the last event on the Super Trofeo calendar, will be held at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli on Italy’s Adriatic Riviera on the weekend of 6-9 November. The Raging Bull manufacturer had already announced the calendars that will make up the 2025 season of the Europe, North America and Asia championships of its one-make series with ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Lamborghini | 2025 Super Trofeo World Finals confirmed at Misano
Lamborghini has announced that the 2025 World Finals, the last event on the Super Trofeo calendar, will be held at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli on Italy’s Adriatic Riviera on the weekend of 6-9 November. The Raging Bull manufacturer had already announced the calendars that will make up the 2025 season of the Europe, North America and Asia championships of its one-make series with ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Lamborghini | PRO+PRO-AM: Eriksson and Leitch win crazy Race 1
The first race of the Lamborghini World Finals held this afternoon at the Angel Nieto Circuit in Jerez de la Frontera and dedicated to the Pro/Pro-AM classes, provided endless twists and turns right from the very first corner. Many protagonists were expected but they dropped out, mainly due to accidents, in an uncertain race from lap 1 to the final corner before the chequered flag. The first ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Lamborghini | PRO+PRO-AM: Eriksson and Leitch win crazy Race 1
The first race of the Lamborghini World Finals held this afternoon at the Angel Nieto Circuit in Jerez de la Frontera and dedicated to the Pro/Pro-AM classes, provided endless twists and turns right from the very first corner. Many protagonists were expected but they dropped out, mainly due to accidents, in an uncertain race from lap 1 to the final corner before the chequered flag. The first ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] 23XI and FRM "pleased" as NASCAR removes anticompetitive clause
While the antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR moves forward, the sanctioning body has removed an anticompetitive provision from its rulebook, allowing 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to compete as open teams in 2025.This move ends speculation the sport would deny the teams entry next year, but the fight against the new charter agreement is far from over.The teams' attorney, Jeffrey Kessler ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Lamborghini | Europe: Tribaudini/Randazzo victorious in AM, Abkhazava in LC
Stéphane Tribaudini/Piergiacomo Randazzo won the second encounter in the final round of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europa, which saw the conclusion of the 2024 season at Jerez for the AM and Cup categories. The VSR duo drove a faultless race, taking a well-deserved win and adding to the AM title they had picked up previously, while a Shota Abkhazava on top form finished third overall to ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Lamborghini | Europe: Tribaudini/Randazzo victorious in AM, Abkhazava in LC
Stéphane Tribaudini/Piergiacomo Randazzo won the second encounter in the final round of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europa, which saw the conclusion of the 2024 season at Jerez for the AM and Cup categories. The VSR duo drove a faultless race, taking a well-deserved win and adding to the AM title they had picked up previously, while a Shota Abkhazava on top form finished third overall to ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Why we went racing: 35 years building Toyota's TRD program and legacy in America
Some 35+ years ago, David Wilson, currently group vice president and president of TRD USA, was a considerable expert of feminine hygiene products. It comes off as one of those charming “interesting facts about yourself” that you’d share as an icebreaker — more on this in a moment.But this conversation was more than just an introduction, even if it was the first time the two of us were able ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] WRC drops hybrid power as part of 2025 Rally1 refresh
The World Rally Championship has announced that it will drop hybrid units from Rally1 cars in 2025.As reported by Motorsport.com earlier, the 130kW plug-in hybrid system that was first introduced in 2022 along with the current-generation Rally1 cars has been axed due to rising costs.The decision was ratified by the FIA World Motor Sport Council on Friday following an e-vote and will result in ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Croatia strikes new deal to rejoin WRC in 2026
Croatia will return to the World Rally Championship calendar in 2026 after securing a new multi-year agreement. The asphalt event made its WRC debut in 2021, quickly becoming a regular hosting four editions of the event, before losing its place on the 2025 calendar.The WRC Promoter was in discussions to renew its agreement, with a three-year deal on the table beginning from 2025, but organisers ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Can an F1 driver handle a stock car? Red Bull puts its drivers to the test
Worlds collided when Trackhouse Racing teammates Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch met up with RB's Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson in Texas earlier this year. All four Red Bull athletes got together to see what would happen when you put an F1 driver in a stock car on a dirt oval no less.Van Gisbergen is a three-time Supercars champion who became a full-time NASCAR driver after his stunning Cup ...Keep readingView the full article
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[foxsports]
Next challenge for NASCAR champ turned drag racer Tony Stewart? Fatherhood
Tony Stewart's post-NASCAR career has included competing in NHRA and now will include another new challenge — being a father. View the full article
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Camping Pasta: Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
Growing up in an Italian household, I grasped the importance of simplicity in cooking. The focus should be on the quality of the ingr...View the full article
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Radioactive: Cup Series Championship 'What the f---? F---- this f-----' | NASCAR on FOX
Radioactive for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. View the full article
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[foxsports]
Joey Logano on people discrediting his Cup Series Championship – 'It's a bunch of bull----'
Joey Logano responded to critics of his NASCAR Cup Series Championship win with, "It's a bunch of bull----" and discussed the NASCAR playoff structure. View the full article
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[motorsport] Like Johnson before him, has Logano cracked the playoff format?
It's shocking to think NASCAR's playoff format has been around for 20 years. Its Chase for the Cup, the original 'new' playoff format, kicked off in 2004. In its first three years, it produced three champions from three different organizations. It seemed to be accomplishing exactly what NASCAR intended it to do, keeping the title fight interesting to the very end. And then came along Jimmie ...Keep readingView the full article
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[foxsports]
Joey Logano 1-on-1: Winning Cup Series championship is 'electric'
Joey Logano sat down with FOX Sports to discuss the wild pace-car wreck, the playoff format and the feeling of winning the title at Phoenix. View the full article
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[motorsport] A look inside the race for the NASCAR Championship
On Thursday at Phoenix Raceway, Tyler Reddick began one of the biggest weekends of his career: his first true shot at a NASCAR Cup Series championship. Forty drivers showed up to Phoenix, yet all but the Championship Four — Reddick, William Byron, and past Cup champions Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney — were eliminated from title contention. The highest Champ Four finisher in the race on Sunday ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] The ends of eras in this year's NASCAR Phoenix finale
The season finale is not just for crowning the series champion, but it also signifies the end of careers, partnerships and in some cases, race teams. The 36th and final points-paying race of the 2024 NASCAR Cup season at Phoenix Raceway was no different. While all the focus was on the championship showdown, several other storylines were quietly tying up their own endings in the background.MTJ is ...Keep readingView the full article
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[autosport] Logano slams critics questioning legitimacy of third NASCAR Cup title
Joey Logano has called criticism of his run to a third NASCAR Cup championship as "bull****" after defeating Penske Ford team-mate Ryan Blaney in last weekend's Phoenix title decider.Logano's average finish in 2024 was 17.1, surpassing the previous record as the worst ever for a Cup champion set by Blaney last year with an average finish of 14.1.The champion in 2018 and 2022, Logano faced ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Logano calls "bullshit" on those questioning his title's legitimacy
Joey Logano has good reason to love the playoffs, which has been a point of contention among the fanbase for years. It suits his driving style and as he himself will tell you, the driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford only gets better while under extreme pressure, which seemingly tracks after he walked away Sunday with the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Championship win.But this year has people ...Keep readingView the full article
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[foxsports]
Joey Logano on playoff format: 'To say (title) isn't real, it's a bunch of bull'
Despite a mediocre regular season that saw him sneak into the playoffs, Joey Logano believes his Cup Series title is more than validated. View the full article
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[motorsport] Hyundai's 2025 WRC car will feature "reasonable change" as testing ramps up
Hyundai’s revised 2025 World Rally Championship car will feature “some reasonable change” as the testing phase of upgrades continued last weekend.The Korean manufacturer had planned to homologate a practically all-new version of its i20 N Rally1 for next year before plans were abandoned amid uncertainty over the 2025 regulations.Following the FIA's U-turn on 2025 technical regulations after ...Keep readingView the full article