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[motorsport] Preece rockets to first career NASCAR Cup pole at Martinsville
All four Stewart-Haas Racing cars advanced to the final round of Saturday’s qualifying session but Chevrolet driver Daniel Suarez led the speed chart as Preece began his final two-lap attempt. Preece ended up fourth-fastest on his first lap, but also many drivers didn’t improve their speed on the second lap, he did – grabbing his first career pole with an average lap speed of 94.780 ...Keep readingView the full article
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Jamie Little says Chase Elliott's car will be the same as he left it before his injury
Mike Joy and Clint Bowyer discussed the difficulties Chase Elliott may face when making his come back to Martinsville after his snowboarding accident. View the full article
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[motorsport] Reddick leads Byron in NASCAR Cup practice at Martinsville
Reddick topped the first 20-minute session – and the overall speed chart – with an average lap speed of 93.663 mph. Last fall’s Martinsville race winner, William Byron, was second-fastest overall (92.846 mph) while Ross Chastain was third (92.837 mph). “It felt really good, honestly,” said Byron. “It was similar to what we expected coming in. I feel good about it.” Chris ...Keep readingView the full article
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Corey Heim wins the rain-shortened NASCAR Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway.
After the race was called due to heavy rain, Corey Heim was able to pick up a huge win at Martinsville Motor Speedway, making this the third win of his career. View the full article
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[motorsport] Corey Heim wins rain-shortened Martinsville Truck race
Heim, who drives the No. 11 Toyota for Tricon Garage, grabbed the lead from Kyle Busch on a restart at the end of Stage 1 and remained out front for what became a stop-and-go battle against the weather. Heim was leading on Lap 116 when Carson Hocevar wrecked Taylor Gray on the backstretch which placed the race under caution. During the caution, the rain picked up and NASCAR eventually called ...Keep readingView the full article
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Will we see any retaliation in Martinsville? | NASCAR Race Hub
The "NASCAR Race Hub" took a look back at a few heated moments that's happened at Martinsville over the years and discussed if drivers like Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, and others will be looking to get their revenge. View the full article
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'It's amazing to me' - Chad Kanus on Ross Chastain's wild move he pulled to make the playoffs last year | NASCAR Race Hub
The "NASCAR Race Hub" talked with Ross Chastain and let him describe his thoughts to pull off one the craziest moves in NASCAR history that helped him advance to the playoffs. View the full article
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'It's huge for the whole team' - Bobby Labonte on Chase Elliot making his big return from broken leg | NASCAR Race Hub
The "NASCAR Race Hub" crew reacts to Chase Elliot returning to the track after missing six races due to breaking his leg and also discusses the difficulty Chase Briscoe will face racing with a broken finger during Martinsville. View the full article
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[motorsport] Jimmie Johnson named to Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
Joining Johnson in the class is six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon, the most successful NHRA Top Fuel Funny Car crew chief of all time Austin Coil, HANS device inventors Jim Downing and Dr. Robert Hubbard, motorcycle desert racing legend and Hollywood stuntman Bud Ekins, four-time SCCA national champion and eight-time IndyCar title-winning owner Paul Newman and 1966 Can-Am champion and ...Keep readingView the full article
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NASCAR champ talks career ahead of FOX Bet Super 6 Contest at Martinsville
NASCAR champion and FOX Sports analyst Jamie McMurray shares insight on his career and gives his FOX Bet Super 6 Stage 2 Contest picks before the NOCO 400 at Martinsville. View the full article
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Follow These Tips To Protect Your Jeep When Off-Roading
Off-roading through rugged terrain can be a fun, exciting activity, but the debris you encounter can hurt your Jeep. Because of this damage, you will have to pay extra costs to repair your vehicle. Fortunately, you can avoid this by following these tips to protect your Jeep when off-roading. Inspect Your Tires One way to protect your Jeep is by inspecting your tires before you go off-roading. Examine them and see if you spot any areas of leakage or things stuck between the cracks that will cause problems during your adventure. This inspection can save you the trouble of having a blowout in the middle of your trip. Protect Your Undercarriage You can also protect your Jeep when off-roading by taking extra care of your undercarriage. Whenever you go off-roading, the Jeep’s undercarriage has the potential to experience the most damage. You can prevent this by lifting the Jeep’s suspension so that it goes over the ground much more easily. You also can add a fluid coating so water and salt stay out. However, you will have to periodically re-add this coating so that it continues to perform and protect your undercarriage. Add to Your Exterior You also can protect your Jeep by adding onto its exterior. Consider using a protective coating to guard it against sunlight, dust, and debris you may encounter while off-roading. You may want to add a glossy coating, liquid wax, or paint sealant. You can also increase protection by installing aftermarket parts to your Jeep, such as bumpers, grilles, or body armor. These will also protect your Jeep from debris while enhancing its appearance on the road. Drive Safely Another way to protect your Jeep is to simply drive safely. Make sure you travel through rough areas at a slower pace so you do not endanger yourself or your passengers. That will allow you and your guests to have a fantastic off-roading experience. Contact AM Off-Road if you are looking for Jeep JK accessories, such as grilles or bumpers, to protect your Jeep while off-roading. We have what you need to keep your vehicle in good condition while taking trips through areas less traveled.
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[motorsport] Why Craig Breen will be remembered for his "heart on sleeve" approach
"The giggling pin fell out of the laughing shaft but I managed to get it back in, so we are okay." Yes, you have read that correctly. This was a line from one of Craig Breen's legendary World Rally Championship stage end interviews, broadcast live on television during a run to second in Sardinia last year. You never knew what would come out of his mouth, but it was always guaranteed to stir an ...Keep readingView the full article
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Chase Elliott details leg injury, Martinsville return: 'It's going to be tough'
In his first media session after breaking his leg snowboarding last month, Chase Elliott talks about his injury and his return this weekend. View the full article
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Chase Elliott says he will continue to use snowboarding as a training tool, but it was just an unfortunate accident on landing
Chase Elliott said he will continue to use snowboarding as a training tool, that it was just an unfortunate accident on landing. View the full article
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Chase Elliott describes his injury and says he shouldn't need any additional surgeries
Chase Elliott described his injury and says he shouldn’t need any additional surgeries. View the full article
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[motorsport] Craig Breen obituary: WRC star dies aged 33
The factory Hyundai driver’s death in a testing crash ahead of next week’s Rally Croatia has left the rally and motorsport fraternity stunned and numb. The 33-year-old Irishman’s career has been tragically cut short before it reached its prime. While a WRC win ultimately eluded Breen, his passion and rally knowledge was unquestionable, and his heart on the sleeve approach and quick wit ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Chase Elliott: Return at Martinsville "is going to be tough"
On March 3 heading into the Las Vegas race weekend, Hendrick Motorsports announced Elliott, 27, had suffered a fractured left tibia in an snowboarding accident in Colorado. He underwent successful surgery that night and has not competed since. Josh Berry (ovals) and Jordan Taylor (Circuit of the Americas) drove the No. 9 Chevrolet in his absence. Elliott was medically cleared by NASCAR ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR 2023 Martinsville schedule, entry list, and how to watch
Christopher Bell earned Joe Gibbs Racing its first win of the year on the dirt at Bristol, fending off Tyler Reddick in the closing laps. The victory vaulted him into the championship lead, 13 points clear of Ross Chastain. William Byron enters Martinsville as the defending winner of the Spring event, beating Joey Logano. This week, Cody Ware was indefinitely suspended by NASCAR after he ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Rally world pays tribute to Breen after tragic death
The factory Hyundai driver died on Thursday following a crash in testing ahead of next week's Rally Croatia, where the 33-year-old Irishman was set to make his second WRC start of the season. Breen's death has triggered an outputting of tributes on social media from across the rally world. Eight-time world rally champion Sebastien Ogier, like many, has been stunned by the news of Breen's ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] WRC star Craig Breen dies in Rally Croatia testing crash
The factory Hyundai driver went off the road during a team test on asphalt roads in Poland today and succumbed to injuries. Co-driver James Fulton was unharmed in the crash. Breen was preparing for his second outing of the WRC season as Hyundai’s third driver after rejoining the South Korean marque for a second spell following a full season with M-Sport-Ford last year. The ...Keep readingView the full article
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Martinsville represents emotional trip down memory lane for William Byron
William Byron has experienced some of his most life-defining moments at Martinsville Speedway, both personally and professionally. View the full article
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Chase Elliott will return to NASCAR Cup Series in Martinsville race
Chase Elliott, who has missed the last six Cup Series races after breaking his left leg in a snowboarding accident, will return this weekend at Martinsville Speedway. View the full article
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[motorsport] Chase Elliott to return to NASCAR competition this weekend
Elliott, 27, suffered a fractured tibia in his left leg while snowboarding in Colorado on March 3rd. The Hendrick Motorsports (HMS) driver has missed six races and is now sits 34th in the championship standings. Josh Berry has run five of those races, finishing as high as second at Richmond. Jordan Taylor ran the other at COTA. "We’re looking forward to having Chase back in his race car to ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Bell hoping to build extensive NASCAR playoff resume
Twice last fall, Bell won in “must-win” scenarios to advance in the Cup Series playoffs and reach the Championship 4 for the first time in his relatively young career. The goal for Bell and his No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota team was to hopefully build up a stash of playoff points this year to make his advancement through the playoff rounds a little easier. So far, so good for Bell ...Keep readingView the full article
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NASCAR Flashback: Dana and Bill Byron talk following the Martinsville win by their son, William
Flashback to a year ago: Dana and Bill Byron talk following the Martinsville win by their son, William. Dana Byron had a stroke-like event at Martinsville in 2021 that led to a diagnosis of a brain tumor. View the full article