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[motorsport] Jeb Burton wins chaotic Talladega Xfinity race in OT
Burton was ruled the leader after a four-car wreck on Lap 111 placed the race under its second red flag of the day and sent it to overtime. Debris on the track sent the race into a second overtime and this time, Burton easily pulled ahead of Sheldon Creed and held him at by 0.113 seconds to earn his first win of the 2023 season. The victory is the first for Jordan Anderson Racing and just ...Keep readingView the full article
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'Man, I'm pumped up out of breath from yelling' - Jeb Burton on winning the Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega
Jeb Burton was ecstatic and out of breath after winning the Xfinity Series race at Talladega on Saturday. View the full article
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FINAL LAPS: Jeb Burton wins the Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega | NASCAR on FOX
Jeb Burton won the Xfinity Series race Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday. It was his 2nd career win, his second at Talladega. Sheldon Creed came in second and Parker Kligerman came in third. View the full article
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Daniel Hemric gets flipped upside down after massive crash during the final laps of the Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega
Daniel Hemric flipped upside down after massive crash during the final laps of the Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega. View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR "won't and can't get lazy" policing Next Gen car
Admittedly, attempting to reign in teams’ efforts to alter what is basically a spec car comes at a cost, particularly in unwelcome headlines and media focus on issues other than competition. Not issuing those penalties, however, also comes at a cost – to teams, which is a big reason why the Next Gen car was developed in the first place. “It’s essential that we keep the business model ...Keep readingView the full article
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Blaine Perkins goes airborne during a multi-car wreck at Talladega
Blaine Perkins is OK after going airborne during a multi-car wreck during the Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. Perkins exited the car and was transported to a local medical center. View the full article
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Jordan Anderson reflects on his scary incident at Talladega last year
Jordan Anderson reflected on his scary incident where his truck caught on fire at Talladega last year. View the full article
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[motorsport] Ott Tanak: “Many things” compromised WRC Rally Croatia charge
The 2019 world rally champion produced an impressive push at the start of the afternoon loop, resulting in the 2023 Rally Sweden winner cutting Evans’ rally lead from 19.1 seconds to 12.5s, before drama struck on the day's penultimate stage. Tanak initially reported in stage 15 that he had suffered an issue with his handbrake which left the Estonian frustrated as it allowed Evans to ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] WRC Croatia: Evans extends lead, handbrake hampers Tanak charge
Evans inherited a 19.1s lead on Saturday morning after Friday’s pacesetter Thierry Neuville retired for the day after crashing out in stage 11 in the morning loop. However, Evans faced a stern challenge from Tanak in the afternoon, who reduced the gap to 12.5s before a mechanical issue struck his car in the day's penultimate stage. Hyundai’s Esapekka Lappi struggled for outright pace ...Keep readingView the full article
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'We're honestly just getting the ball rolling' - Todd Gilliland on his success so far| NASCAR Race Hub
Todd Gilliland sat down with Josh Simms and described what it's like racing against guys he grew up watching. Gilliland also broke down his expectations for the rest of the season. View the full article
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Which past Talladega winner will snap their winless streak? | NASCAR Race Hub
The "NASCAR Race Hub" crew discussed the importance of starting at the top of the lineup. They also break down drivers Ryan Blaney, Kevin Harvick, and other previous Talladega winners on whether they'd be able to snap their winless streak and get a victory on Sunday. View the full article
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High Point LL AQ and PAMX Live Timing
HIGH POINT AREA QUALIFIER AND PAMX LIVE TIMING FOR APRIL 22-23 View the full article
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HighpointHigh Point LL AQ and PAMX Live Timing
HIGH POINT AREA QUALIFIER AND PAMX LIVE TIMING FOR APRIL 22-23View the full article
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[motorsport] Hamlin beats Almirola to NASCAR Cup pole at Talladega
Hamlin, one of the last cars to go out in the final round of qualifying, posted an average lap speed of 180.751 mph - the fastest lap of the day – and held on to win the pole for Sunday’s GEICO 500 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. The pole is the first of the 2023 season for Hamlin, 37th of his career and – remarkedly – the first in his career on a superspeedway. Ford driver ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] WRC Croatia: Evans leads Tanak after Neuville crash
Evans started the day 5.7s behind leader Neuville but the Welshman inherited the rally lead when his Hyundai rival went off the road in stage 11, which forced Neuville to retire from the day’s action. The sole remaining Hyundai of Esapekka Lappi headed to service in third, 44.8s adrift. Only 4.7s covered fourth to seventh with M-Sport’s Pierre-Louis Loubet leading the best of the ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] WRC Croatia: Neuville crashes from the lead on stage 11
The Belgian ran wide at a medium-speed right hander in stage 11 (10.13km) and clipped a rock with the rear of his I20 N, which sent the car off the road and into the trees lining the road. Neuville and co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe emerged from the incident unscathed but the damage to the car was too severe to continue. Neuville had started the day with a 5.7-second lead over Toyota’s Elfyn ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Daytona race winner Austin Hill earns Talladega Xfinity pole
Hill, who turned 29 on Friday, gave himself an excellent birthday present by winning the pole for Saturday's race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. Hill, who drives the No. 21 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, opened the 2023 season by winning the pole and the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway. He followed that up with a victory at Las Vegas and ...Keep readingView the full article
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Austin Hill says he is looking for some redemption at Talladega | NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series
After winning the NASCAR Xfinity pole Austin Hill says he is looking to redeem himself this weekend at Talladega after not having his best performances the last two years. View the full article
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[motorsport] Ogier handed penalty for WRC Rally Croatia seatbelt infringement
The breach occurred on stage 2 when the Toyota pairing were forced to change a wheel after hitting a compression while leading the rally. Ogier and Landais were able to change the wheel in a little over a minute and only lost 1m32s on the stage following the stoppage. However, it has been deemed that Ogier and co-driver Landais didn’t have their safety harnesses correctly fastened while ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Kevin Harvick could hit multiple career milestones at Talladega
Harvick, 47, will make his 800th career Cup start when he takes the green flag for Sunday’s GEICO 500 at Talladega – just the 10th driver in NASCAR’s 75-year history to reach the mark. He’ll join an elite list of NASCAR greats that includes seven-time champion Richard Petty (1,185 starts), Ricky Rudd (906), Terry Labonte (890), Dave Marcis (883), Mark Martin (882), Kyle Petty (829) ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Abiteboul: Croatia lead a “small sign of light” for Hyundai WRC team
The South Korean marque is running a reduced two car entry following the tragic death of its third driver Craig Breen in a testing accident in the lead up to the asphalt event. The team only elected to compete in the rally after careful consideration and discussions with the Breen family, the Irishman’s surviving co-driver James Fulton, and team members. Both cars driven by Neuville and ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] WRC Croatia: Neuville holds onto lead from charging Evans
Neuville held a 16.1s rally lead on Friday morning after early leader Sebastien Ogier suffered a wheel failure on his Toyota during stage 2, but the Belgian faced a stern challenge from Toyota's Evans in the afternoon. Neuville, piloting a Hyundai carrying a tribute to the late Craig Breen, witnessed his lead reduce to 5.7s over Evans heading into Saturday. M-Sport-Ford's Ott Tanak completed ...Keep readingView the full article
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NASCAR pit reporter's insight ahead of FOX Bet Super 6 Contest at Talladega
NASCAR pit reporter Josh Sims chats about his career and gives his picks for the FOX Bet Super 6 NASCAR Stage 2 Contest featuring Clint Bowyer's $25K at Talladega. View the full article
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[motorsport] WRC Croatia: Neuville leads Evans after Ogier puncture
The Belgian, driving one of two Hyundai's carrying a special tribute livery to the late Craig Breen, ended the morning loop at the asphalt rally with a 16.1s lead over Toyota's Elfyn Evans. M-Sport's Ott Tanak managed to reach the service park in third, 22.1 seconds adrift despite struggling with his Ford Puma, while the sister Hyundai of Esapekka Lappi was fourth, 34.9s in arrears. Toyota's ...Keep readingView the full article
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Lifting Your Jeep: Is It Really Worth It?
You love your Jeep, and you can make modifications that fit your personality and give you more advantages. These include lifting your Jeep, which will allow you to drive on larger wheels and get more ground clearance. Read on to learn about the pros and cons of this process and determine if it is really worth it as a Jeep owner. What Are the Benefits of Lifting My Jeep? You will enjoy many benefits after lifting your Jeep, including an enhanced appearance on the road. If you put larger wheels on your vehicle, you can catch people’s eyes with its more aggressive and intimidating appearance. Your Jeep will definitely stand out on the road! The benefits don’t stop there. After lifting your Jeep, you will have a much higher view that allows you to see the road better. Lifting your vehicle will give you more clearance when off-roading, while the larger tires can give you more stability and traction as you travel through any terrain. What Are the Downsides of Lifting My Jeep? Lifting your Jeep has some disadvantages, such as the cost. For example, if you add large tires, your vehicle must work harder to move. Larger tires will hurt your fuel economy. A lifted Jeep has a higher chance of rolling over. Because you added height to the vehicle, you raised its center of gravity. This makes it easier for the Jeep to wobble and potentially tip over when turning at high speeds. However, you can minimize these risks by adding larger, heavier tires and front and rear bumpers for more weight near the bottom. Which Is Better? Whether lifting your Jeep is really worth it depends on your preferences as a driver. If you want to enjoy more clearance, stability, and traction while off-roading and are willing to spend more on tires, bumpers, and fuel, lifting your Jeep is worth it. If you are comfortable with your vehicle’s stock tires, consider keeping things as they are. If you want to lift your ride and are looking for Jeep Gladiator aftermarket accessories, like bumpers, contact AM Off-Road. We can help you enhance your vehicle and off-road experience while keeping you safe.