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The Martinsville cut-off race almost always ends in drama as drivers fight tooth and nail for the final spots in the Championship 4 across all three national divisions of the sport -- but it's simply at another level in the NASCAR Xfinity Series where rising stars are still learning the ropes and trying to make their mark.In 2022, Ty Gibbs dumped his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Brandon Jones for the ...Keep readingView the full article
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NASCAR has suspended the 18-year-old Conner Jones after his decision to intentionally wreck Matt Mills last weekend left his rival hospitalized. Jones was battling for 17th in the Homestead Truck race when he let his frustrations overcome him. Entering Turn 3, Jones drove into the back of Mills in an attempted bump-and-run. However, Mills' truck snapped hard to the right and slammed the wall ...Keep readingView the full article
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At one point it appeared all four Hendrick drivers had a shot at making the Championship 4 in Phoenix. Now, will they be left in the cold? View the full article
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I’ve always been drawn to natural flora and fauna so it was an easy yes to admiring nature at Lankester Botanical Gardens on our Orosi Loop. The Jardin Botanico Lankester was founded in the 1940s when the British naturalist Charles Lankester expressed interest in the cultivation of epiphytic plants in Costa Rica. Although an amateur botanist, Charles dedicated his life to a private garden on his estate. The gardens flourished under his care and study and after his death, the importance of the garden became even more evident. The garden was donated to the University of Costa Rica in 1973 with the commitment that they would turn it into a botanical garden open to the public with support from the American Orchid Society and the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust. Both my mom and Jim’s mom were avid gardeners and I wish they had been able to stroll the lush grounds with us enjoying a stunning display of exotic orchids but also a lovely Japanese garden complete with a replica tea house. My mom had a stunning rose garden and Jim’s mom toured gardens with us in several countries around the world. It’s been nearly a decade since we became nomadic and the one thing I miss from having a home is our extensive vegetable and flower cutting garden. A place such as Jardin Botanico Lankester is a bit like coming home. As you enjoy the gardens you move easily between the orchids, ferns, and palms. Further along the path are the bromeliads, heliconias, and even a small cactus display. There is even a spectacular bamboo forest. As if the stunning floral display wasn’t enough, we had a spectacular lunch on the grounds, experiencing our first-ever choripan; a delicious chorizo grilled and served on a toasted bun with freshly prepared chimichurri sauce all enjoyed on the grassy lawns. Enjoy this photo essay of some of the most spectacular floral displays we enjoyed and make sure to check it out if you find yourselves in the area. It is well worth the price of admission. Lankester Botanical Gardens – R4Q5+QWM, Cartago Province, Cartago, Costa Rica Open daily. Admission $10.00 USD for non-residents. The post Admiring Nature at Lankester Botanical Gardens appeared first on The Next Big Adventure. View the full article
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What does it take to win a championship? Six of NASCAR's greatest drivers give firsthand accounts of their title-winning seasons. View the full article
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The defending NASCAR Cup Series champion, Ryan Blaney, was seconds away from securing his place in the Championship 4 when 'The Beast', Tyler Reddick, ripped around the outside of his No. 12 Team Penske Ford — taking the win and leaving Blaney to deal with his bitter emotions from such a brutal loss."I had a good shot to win it and I didn’t have a very good last lap," admitted Blaney. "I ...Keep readingView the full article
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Despite a tire disadvantage, the 23XI Racing driver appeared to find an extra gear on the final lap when he surged ahead of both Denny Hamlin and Ryan Blaney.33.379s -- Tyler Reddick's final lap time, which was half a second faster than anyone else on the track (and was even quick enough to land fourth place in Saturday qualifying). It was an astonishing charge that appeared to come out of ...Keep readingView the full article
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NBA legend Michael Jordan is a longtime NASCAR fan, but he only became an owner in 2021. Since then, the team known as 23XI Racing has won Cup races with Kurt Busch, Bubba Wallace, and Tyler Reddick.But they've never been part of the Championship 4 -- until now. Jordan was in attendance on Sunday, watching on nervously as Reddick charged from third to first over the course of the final lap ...Keep readingView the full article
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Toyota will fight for the World Rally Championship manufacturers’ crown at Rally Japan season decider without Kalle Rovanpera.Rally Japan has released its entry list for next month’s (21-24 November) title decider confirming that Toyota will field three GR Yaris Rally1 entries.Toyota’s bid to overhaul Hyundai and claim a fourth consecutive WRC manufacturers’ crown will be led by full-time ...Keep readingView the full article
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Tyler Reddick made a last-lap charge to pass Denny Hamlin and Ryan Blaney at Homestead-Miami Speedway to win his way into the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 for the first time.The 23XI Racing driver went around the outside of Blaney at the final corner to ensure the team owned by Hamlin and Michael Jordan will be able to fight for the title in Phoenix."Little kid drove his ass off," said Jordan ...Keep readingView the full article
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Just seven days after an aggressive move went awry, Tyler Reddick made another aggressive move to win and claim a spot in the Championship 4. View the full article
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Despite a few extra laps on his tires, Tyler Reddick charged forward to pass both Denny Hamlin and Ryan Blaney on the final lap to win his way into the finale. His victory ensured 23XI Racing, the team co-owned by Michael Jordan and Hamlin, will be part of the 2024 title-decider at Phoenix.Reddick was able to blow past Blaney around on the outside in the final corner of the final lap in one of the ...Keep readingView the full article
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Christopher Bell is the only Cup driver to make the Championship 4 in the first two seasons of the Next Gen era, and he is on the cusp of doing it for a third consecutive year. Despite his strong position, he only felt frustration after a dominant showing last weekend as he watched Joey Logano stretch the fuel and steal the win out from under him.But the disappointing runner-up finish at Vegas ...Keep readingView the full article
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Rally Japan will host a round of the World Rally Championship until at least 2028 after signing a new agreement with WRC Promoter.The new three-year agreement is set to begin from 2026 and ensures the asphalt rally will continue to be based out of Toyota City, which has hosted the event since 2022. The announcement was made at this weekend’s Hyundai N and Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival at ...Keep readingView the full article
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Driving the No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, Austin Hill ran down Cole Custer and easily passed the reigning series champion for the lead with just 12 laps to go at Homestead-Miami Speedway.After passing Custer, Hill drove off with the race win in hand. This will be his first ever appearance in the Championship 4, causing him to become emotional on the radio after taking the checkered ...Keep readingView the full article
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Conner Jones, 18 years old, was making his 22nd career start on Saturday when he reacted poorly to some aggressive racing from rival Matt Mills. While battling for 17th in the Homestead Truck race, Jones got into the back of Mills. The tuck snapped hard to the right and slammed the wall, quickly erupting into flames.Mills emerged from the fiery wreck of his No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet under ...Keep readingView the full article
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It's been a rocky few weeks for Denny Hamlin, who was open in discussing why he and the team aren't on their 'A-game' during this critical stage of the 2024 playoffs.Hamlin, the winningest driver in NASCAR Cup Series history without a title, currently sits fifth of eight, 27 points below the cut-line. At Vegas, a fuel gamble allowed him to snag a top-ten finish that helped to limit the impact, but ...Keep readingView the full article
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Grant Enfinger had already locked himself into the Championship 4 via a win in the Round of 8, but he decided to go out and do it again for good measure. Two weeks after his Talladega win, he captured the checkered flag at Homestead as well after a masterful fuel-save."I felt I saved at least 20% more than I did in the first run, but Jeff (Stankiewicz, crew chief) was on me pretty hard obviously ...Keep readingView the full article
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Last weekend, Tyler Reddick was rolling through the infield crash in a wild crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Just six days later, he's shown his determination to drag himself out of the elimination zone by winning pole position at Homestead.Reddick's pole lap of 32.248s was more than enough to secure the top spot, earning his third pole of the year and the ninth of his Cup career. Joining him on ...Keep readingView the full article
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Becoming Homestead-Miami Speedway Track President in July of this year, Guillermo Santa Cruz will oversee his first NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and Craftsman Truck weekend when Homestead hosts the midpoint of the Round of 8. But many — Santa Cruz included — would love to see the track return to its old position as NASCAR's season finale.Speaking in an exclusive interview with Motorsport.com, Santa ...Keep readingView the full article
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Lancia has officially launched its Ypsilon Rally4 car that will guide the World Rally Championship’s most successful manufacturer back to competitive motorsport.The Italian car maker, a winner of a record 10 WRC constructors' titles (1974-1976, 1983, 1987-1992), has created an all-new Rally4 car that is set to compete in the European Rally Championship and a newly created one-make Lancia Rally ...Keep readingView the full article
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From "The Bell’s Tolls" to "Risky Brisckie’s Business," these are some original podcast names NASCAR drivers came up with for themselves. View the full article
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For the second time in just as many years I did not teach a single class at Overland Expo East (go ahead and gasp). Last year didn’t leave me with much choice. For those that don’t know, on the first weekend of 2023 I was hit by a car leaving me on the sidelines for […]View the full article
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Tony Stewart reflects on the end of an era with the closing of Stewart-Haas Racing at the conclusion of the 2024 NASCAR season. View the full article
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Oliver Solberg says returning to the World Rally Championship’s top tier next year is his “dream”, but is wary not to make the same “mistake I did last time”.The WRC2 points leader is yet to secure a WRC seat for next season but could have options to graduate to Rally1 or remain in the second tier for a third consecutive campaign.Solberg’s best chance to make the step back to Rally1 ...Keep readingView the full article
