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Toyota is among the pioneers of hydrogen power in motorsport having invested heavily into developing the fuel as a future environmentally sustainable power source. Last year, the Japanese marque entered a hydrogen-powered GR Corolla into the Fuji 24 Hours, which was driven by then-Toyota CEO and president Akio Toyoda and Latvala. Toyota also used the hydrogen powertrain it has developed in ...Keep readingView the full article
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After a fun off-roading adventure, you should perform some maintenance on your Jeep. That’ll ensure it’s ready for whatever you plan to drive through next time. Here are tips for maintaining your Jeep after off-roading. Wash Your Jeep One thing you’ll want to do is to clean your Jeep thoroughly. Not only will you make it look shiny and new again, but you’ll also cut down on the debris and dirt that can damage your Jeep. Make sure you take the time to wash the undercarriage and the engine compartment to remove any buildups. The cleaning process also enables you to check your Jeep for any damage. Look at Your Tires A second tip for maintaining your Jeep after off-roading is to examine your tires and see if the harsh areas you drove through caused any wear or damage. You can also check the tire pressure to determine if you need to add air to keep them inflated. Otherwise, you may experience an incident the next time you take your Jeep on an adventure or go for a quick drive. Check Your Brakes If there’s anything you want to operate without fail in your Jeep, it’s your brakes. Take time after your adventure to see if water or debris has entered the brake drums. You should also look at your brake lines to see if they have experienced any stress or damage. These steps will ensure you maintain your braking power while on the road. Examine Your Suspension It’s also important to look at your Jeep’s suspension system. Driving on a rough road can cause components to come loose, so go underneath your vehicle to look for loose bolts or nuts. You can also look for damaged or worn parts or indications that the components have rubbed against each other. See if Your Frame Has Damage After off-roading, look at your frame and see if it experienced any damage. For example, you may find cracks along high-stress areas or weld lines. If you see any problems in your vehicle’s body, determine whether they have made their way to the frame. If your vehicle has suffered damage and needs new Jeep JL body parts, contact us at AM Off-Road. We have a wide range of high-quality selections that’ll get your Jeep back on the road and looking good for its next adventure.
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Button will race the #15 Rick Ware Racing Ford Mustang with support from Stewart-Haas Racing at COTA, where he will also face 2007 F1 champion Kimi Raikkonen in a third Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet. It will be Button's first appearance in any division of NASCAR and comes a few months ahead of his planned assault on the Le Mans 24 Hours in a Next Gen Cup car prepared by Hendrick Motorsports ...Keep readingView the full article
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Byron, whose NASCAR national series debut came with Kyle Busch Motorsports in 2015, will return to the organization this year to run three races in the No. 51 Chevrolet. HendrickCars.com will be the primary sponsor for Byron, who now competes fulltime in the Cup Series with Hendrick Motorsports. Byron’s first race in the KBM truck will be April 8 for the Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol. He ...Keep readingView the full article
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Following testing in January, drivers will put NASCAR's modified aerodynamic package into action this weekend in Phoenix. View the full article
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A look from the Phoenix test in January of how cars ran with the 2-inch spoiler and changes to the underbody of the car that will be used this weekend. View the full article
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Read about Shannon Spake's journey and her insight on this week's FOX Bet Super 6 NASCAR Stage 2 contest that could help you cash in on Clint Bowyer's $10K! View the full article
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Former Formula 1 champion Kimi Raikkonen on what happened in his accident at Watkins Glen and what he enjoyed about his first NASCAR Cup Series weekend. View the full article
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Kevin Harvick said his focus on the short-track package is Phoenix this weekend and not the potential of what could be good for the championship race in November. He also won’t know about his teammates’ setups for practice until their debrief. View the full article
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NASCAR has seen three different winners in the first three races with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. snapping a 199-race winless streak to win Daytona 500. The following week at Fontana, Kyle Busch won in just his second start as a Richard Childress Racing driver. And then it was William Byron winning at Las Vegas, leading a Hendrick Motorsports 1-2-3. Ross Chastain tops the championship ...Keep readingView the full article
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The team is running four races with the No. 17 Chevrolet Camaro, just as they did last season. HendrickCars.com will again serve as the primary sponsor. The team will run three road courses and one oval. They plan to enter the following NASCAR Xfinity Series races: - COTA on March 25 with William Byron - Sonoma Raceway on June 10 with Kyle Larson - Watkins Glen International on August ...Keep readingView the full article
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Kimi Raikkonen will drive the "Project91" car for Trackhouse Racing later this month in his second Cup Series stint. View the full article
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In announcing Project 91 last year, Trackhouse co-owner Justin Marks said its intentions were to field “world class” drivers from other racing disciplines to compete in the highest level of NASCAR. The 2007 F1 champion was the programme’s first driver, debuting last year at the 21 August Cup race at Watkins Glen International. The Finn ran as high as eighth during a round of pit ...Keep readingView the full article
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In announcing Project 91 last year, Trackhouse co-owner Justin Marks said its intentions were to field “world class” drivers from other racing disciplines to compete in the highest level of NASCAR. The 2007 Formula 1 World Champion was the program’s first driver, debuting last year at the Aug. 21 Cup race at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International. The Finn ran as high as eighth during ...Keep readingView the full article
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The track has decided to remove a section of the Turns 3-4 wall, which Chastain's car slammed against in a daring full-throttle manoeuver known now as the 'Hail Melon.' It's also been referred to as the 'Martinsville Miracle' and various other nicknames. He passed five cars on the final lap and broke the track record in a moment that left all watching speechless. The move immediately went viral ...Keep readingView the full article
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The track has decided to remove a section of the Turns 3/4 wall, which Chastain's car slammed against in a daring full-throttle maneuver known now as the 'Hail Melon.' It's also been referred to as the 'Martinsville Miracle' and various other nicknames. He passed five cars on the final lap and broke the track record in a moment that left all watching speechless. The move immediately went ...Keep readingView the full article
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Max Gutierrez made his fifth career truck start while honoring his brother Fico, 17, who died in a Jan. 29 highway accident in Mexico. View the full article
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Following a a discussion during last week’s World Motor Sport Council in Bahrain, the world motorsport governing body has ratified a new rule which will be enforced from 1 May. The new regulation will require WRC teams Toyota, Hyundai and M-Sport-Ford to fit a sound module to their respective cars, which must produce a minimum of 80dB of sound in an open area at two metres from the front and ...Keep readingView the full article
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Hocevar, 20, currently competes fulltime in the Truck Series with Niece Motorsports. He's yet to win, but has ten top-fives and 21 top-tens in 56 starts. Spire Motorsports, which fields two fulltime Cup entries with Corey LaJoie and Ty Dillon, will enter a car in six Xfinity races this year. Kevin Manion and Mike Greci will help lead the effort. The team has also formed a ...Keep readingView the full article
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Hendrick Motorsports says Chase Elliott will miss about six weeks after undergoing surgery for a broken left leg. View the full article
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Elliott suffered a fractured tibia in his left leg due to a snowboarding accident in Colorado last week. The team said in a statement on Tuesday that the 27-year-old is expected to be out for six weeks. Josh Berry, a JR Motorsports driver in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, drove the car last weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He finished 29th, and will continue to pilot the car on ovals ...Keep readingView the full article
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Check out the best scanner moments from the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway including William Byron's win and Joey Logano's spinout. View the full article
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Byron, who drives the No. 24 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, has won at least one race in each of the last three years. In each season, Byron’s victories have come during the first 26 races, securing him a spot in the 16-driver playoffs. However, with limited wins and none in the 10-race playoffs, Byron, 25, has struggled to reach the Championship 4 and a chance to win a series title. His ...Keep readingView the full article
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There is a new No. 1 this week, with Ross Chastain swapping spots with Kyle Busch in the rankings following Las Vegas. View the full article
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Berry, who competes fulltime for JR Motorsports in the Xfinity Series, was tapped on Friday as a last-minute substitute driver for Chase Elliott at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Elliott suffered a broken left leg in a snowboarding accident Friday in Colorado and required surgery. He will require several weeks of recovery time. Berry, 32, had made two previous starts in the Cup Series but had ...Keep readingView the full article
