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[motorsport] Seeking Talladega redemption, can Michael McDowell be the next playoffs spoiler?
Michael McDowell is a pole miser as of late, earning his sixth pole of the 2024 season at Talladega Superspeedway -- a category where he leads all drivers so far this year. It's a tremendous feat for a driver who failed earn a single pole in the first 15 years of his Cup career.There is no reason to think the success will stop once the green flag flies for the 500-mile event. McDowell is a highly ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Andres Perez crowned as ARCA's first-ever foreign-born champion
Andres Perez, aged 19, has made ARCA history has as its first champion born outside of the United States. That's quite the feat considering the fact that ARCA has been in operation since 1953. Driving the No. 2 Rev Racing Chevrolet, he clinched the title simply by starting the title-decider at Toledo due to his comfortable points margin.He also did it without winning a single race! ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Rovanpera "recharged" and ready for 2025 WRC full-time return
Kalle Rovanpera says he feels “recharged” and ready to make a full-time return to the World Rally Championship next year after exploring his motorsport horizons this season.The two-time World Rally champion made a surprise decision to conduct a part-time WRC campaign this year, stating a desire to scale back temporarily following his second consecutive world title last year.The factory Toyota ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Sammy Smith upsets the playoff picture with Talladega Xfinity win
Sammy Smith restarted on the front row alongside Riley Herbst as the race went into overtime. Leading the bottom train, he surged ahead after the outside line got stacked up. Driving the No. 8 JR Motorsports (JRM) Chevrolet, he then held off Ryan Sieg to earn his second-career win and his first victory of the 2024 season. "Just a great team," said Smith. "It's been a really tough year ... Man ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Michael McDowell earns Talladega Cup pole for Front Row Motorsports
Despite the lawsuit, Michael McDowell said he and his Front Row Motorsports (FRM) team have been "laser-focused" heading into Talladega. The veteran driver had zero Cup poles in his previous 15 years of competition, but now has six poles this year alone -- more than any other driver during the 2024 season. It was an all-Ford front row with Team Penske's Austin Cindric qualifying second, leading ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Denny Hamlin would "love to see change" in NASCAR after lawsuit
Denny Hamlin, who co-owns 23XI Racing with long-time friend Michael Jordan, revealed that the NBA legend sent him a clip from the move 'Moneyball' this week following the lawsuit's filing. It included this relevant line: "The first one through the wall always get bloody."The quote resonated with Hamlin, who spoke on the situation during a Saturday media availability: "In the end, it’s because ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Grant Enfinger secures title shot with NASCAR Truck win at Talladega
Grant Enfinger crossed the line just 0.041s ahead of Taylor Gray to win at Talladega, becoming the first driver to advance into the final four this year. Enfinger, who is last year's championship runner-up, collected his eleventh career win and his first since joining CR7 Motorsports ahead of the 2024 season.Enfinger, an Alabama native who called Talladega his home track, was quick to credit ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] WRC rising star has “zero idea” over future after Rally1 outings
Martins Sesks says he has “zero idea” where his future lies in the World Rally Championship after impressing in three Rally1 outings this year.The 2023 European Rally Championship runner-up has outlined his rising star status following a trio of head-turning appearances in rallying’s top tier thanks to a programme with M-Sport-Ford, partially funded by the WRC Promoter.Sesks’ reputation as ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Talladega 1969: NASCAR’s star drivers boycott the big race
The recent news about 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports (FRM) filing an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR is an incredible step to try and limit the power of the dynastic France family. It’s also not the first time those within the sport pushed back against the ruling body.It’s very fitting that we head to Talladega Superspeedway immediately after this court filing, as this track played ...Keep readingView the full article
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Kyle Larson, Joey Logano on what place they will finish at Talladega
Kyle Larson, Joey Logano and more drivers answered what place they will finish at Talladega. View the full article
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[autosport] Why lawsuit claims NASCAR leadership are “monopolistic bullies”
“The France family and NASCAR are monopolistic bullies. And bullies will continue to impose their will to hurt others until their targets stand up and refuse to be victims. That moment has arrived.”That punchy language appears in the 24th paragraph of this antitrust lawsuit that has — for the moment — completely overshadowed the 2024 playoffs. It was filed in the U.S. District Court for ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Why lawsuit claims NASCAR leadership are “monopolistic bullies”
“The France family and NASCAR are monopolistic bullies. And bullies will continue to impose their will to hurt others until their targets stand up and refuse to be victims. That moment has arrived.”That punchy language appears in the 24th paragraph of this antitrust lawsuit that has — for the moment — completely overshadowed the 2024 playoffs. It was filed in the U.S. District Court for ...Keep readingView the full article
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What finish would playoff drivers take at Talladega? Their answers vary
Entering the second-to-last race in the quarterfinal playoff round raises the important question: "What finish would you take at Talladega?" View the full article
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What's next for 23XI, Front Row on and off the track in lawsuit over charter deal
Front Row and 23XI filed a lawsuit Wednesday against NASCAR and Chairman Jim France over the charter agreement. Here's everything we know. View the full article
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[motorsport] Toyota encouraged for future after Pajari’s WRC Chile drive
Sami Pajari remains part of Toyota's discussions regarding its 2025 World Rally Championship driver plans after the Finn impressed management at Rally Chile.Pajari was handed a surprise second career Rally1 outing with the Japanese brand at last weekend's gravel round in South America in place of regular driver Takamoto Katsuta, who will rejoin the team at this month's Central European ...Keep readingView the full article
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Radioactive Hollywood Casino 400: 'What a ******* **** this kid is' | NASCAR on FOX
Check out the best moments from the Hollywood Casino 400. View the full article
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Worried about Denny Hamlin's mentality? Don't worry, be happy
Should there be cause for alarm after Denny Hamlin said "I'm not in it mentally" following his eventful Kanas race? View the full article
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[autosport] 23XI Racing and Front Motorsports sue NASCAR over charter
23XI Racing and Front Motorsports have filed a joint lawsuit against NASCAR accusing the governing body of "anti-competitive and monopolistic control of the sport".Both teams have refused to sign NASCAR's new charter agreement, having stated issues with it, and released a joint statement on the launch of its antitrust case, following months of back-and-forth between the teams and NASCAR ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] 23XI Racing and Front Motorsports sue NASCAR for "anti-competitive practices"
The joint antitrust lawsuit challenges NASCAR over the new charter agreement, which both teams refused to sign. The teams aim to challenge the dynastic France family over their "anti-competitive and monopolistic control of the sport." This is a remarkable escalation after the two organizations did not meet the deadline for signing the controversial agreement after months of back-and-forth between ...Keep readingView the full article
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Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports sue NASCAR over charter deal
23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, the two Cup Series organizations that have not signed the charter agreement that begins in 2025, have filed an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR and its chairman Jim France. View the full article
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[motorsport] Alonso: Third F1 title my "only priority", wants Dakar return over Indy 500
Fernando Alonso is much more likely to return to the Dakar Rally than the Indy 500 in the future, but insisted his "only priority" is to grab a third Formula 1 world championship with Aston Martin.Alonso signed a new contract earlier this year that keeps him at Aston Martin's F1 team until at least the 2026 season, including an ambassadorial deal that is set to keep him tied to the manufacturer ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR makes three changes to prevent airborne crashes at Talladega
NASCAR's ongoing battle to keep cars on track instead of airborne continues ahead of this weekend's Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway. Early this week, the series' sanctioning body was considering a drastic change that would have put a shark fin-like piece running down the entire length of the greenhouse on the right-side of the car. The proposed air deflector would have extended down the ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Denny Hamlin clarifies 'not in it mentally' comments
It was a difficult day Denny Hamlin despite a top-ten finish at Kansas Speedway for the Round of 12 opener. Multiple issues on pit road set him back and cost him a shot at winning his way into the Round of 8.“It was just a crappy day on pit road, and we didn’t get the finish that we deserved," said Hamlin after Sunday's race. This is a great opportunity to lock ourselves in and instead we’re ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR world rallies to help those affected by Hurricane Helene's destruction
As the dangerous Hurricane Helene approached the southern coast of the US last weekend, Charlotte Motor Speedway, in North Carolina, and Bristol Motor Speedway, in Tennessee, opened their campgrounds to those fleeing the storm. Now, the NASCAR world is rallying to help all who have been left behind in the wake of Helene's destruction.23XI Racing and co-owner Michael Jordan is donating $1 million ...Keep readingView the full article