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[motorsport] Johnson on Button running NASCAR Cup races: "I think I can talk him into it"
Button will join Jimmie Johnson and Mike Rockenfeller behind the wheel of the Hendrick Motorsports-prepared Chevrolet Camaro in the iconic endurance race later this year. The 43-year-old racer didn't say no to the prospect of potentially running NASCAR Cup races in the future. However, he would only be interested in road courses, and due to recent schedule changes at NASCAR's highest level ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Jenson Button joins NASCAR Garage 56 Le Mans 24 driver lineup
The 2009 Formula 1 world champion will join seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and 2010 Le Mans winner Mike Rockenfeller. “It’s really special to be here," said Button. "I always thought of myself as a racing driver and I looked for new challenges since my F1 career. To go to Le Mans, I’m very excited to work with an all-star team. “[The deal came about] through Jimmie a ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Vettel reveals “huge” admiration for rally drivers
The recently retired F1 driver discussed his fascination of rallying ahead of this weekend’s Race of Champions in Sweden, where he will compete alongside World Rally Championship drivers past and present in Sebastien Loeb, Thierry Neuville, Petter Solberg and Oliver Solberg. Vettel revealed that he regularly follows the WRC and is in awe of the skills required to compete in the ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Harvick still 'the guy' at SHR, but Briscoe finding his voice
Earlier this week, Stewart-Haas Racing announced it had signed Briscoe to a multi-year contract extension to retain him as the driver of its No. 14 Ford team for “many more seasons.” With Ryan Preece starting his first season at SHR in the No. 41, Kevin Harvick entering his final fulltime season in NASCAR and fellow teammate Aric Almirola’s future unclear after 2023, that could leave ...Keep readingView the full article
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Christopher Bell happy with changes underneath his car | NASCAR on FOX
Christopher Bell said the mufflers increased heat inside the car and that will continue to need to be worked on. He was happy with the last aero package tested of the 2-inch spoiler and other changes underneath the car. View the full article
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Brad Keselowski's muffler package is good to go for The Clash | NASCCAR on FOX
Brad Keselowski said the muffler package will work for the Clash but would need some work for Chicago (because of heat). View the full article
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Phoenix Runway 40-lap run test | NASCAR on FOX
Take a quick look into the first 40-lap run in a group with mufflers during the test at the Phoenix Raceway. View the full article
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Brad Keselowski discusses progress with RFK, change, and seeing results | NASCAR on FOX
Brad Keselowski describes the highs and lows of progress being shown, saying that some days he is happy with it, and others, he finds himself frustrated with the lack of. Keselowski expresses that this is a healthy sign his team is getting somewhere, as they have a great culture and are delivering results. View the full article
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Brad Keselowski, Chris Buescher talk Bristol victory | NASCAR on FOX
Brad Keselowski and Chris Buescher describe the impact of Buescher’s win at Bristol on the team as far as being a motivator and confidence builder through the offseason. View the full article
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Chris Buescher shares his excitement on RFK's upcoming season| NASCAR on FOX
Chris Buescher shares his excitement on RFK's upcoming season. Buescher says the team is in a way better place than they were last year. He believes RFK will come out strong in the matches to come. View the full article
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[motorsport] WRC developing experimental propulsion class
Rallying’s top tier is currently in the process of formulating its immediate and long term regulations, with propulsion a key topic for discussion. Last year the WRC introduced a move to hybrid power, and became the first FIA world championship to use 100% sustainable fuel, through its Rally1 regulations, which will remain in place until the end of 2024. It is widely expected that these ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Toyota WRC boss Latvala plotting rally return
Latvala announced at the WRC 2023 launch in Monte Carlo that he is hoping to contest a round of the Japanese Rally Championship to assist with the development of the new Rally2 GR Yaris. Toyota revealed its Rally2 GR Yaris concept, its first entry into the Rally2 arena, at last year's WRC season finale in Japan. It has now been confirmed the car will undergo a year of development in 2023 ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Tony Stewart again joins broadcast team for Daytona 500, Clash
The three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion becomes the third person in the booth, alongside regulars Mike Joy and Clint Bowyer. FOX Sports will continue utilizing a rotating booth this year, with Stewart returning after doing four races in 2022. In addition to the Dayton 500 and the L.A. Clash, he also joined the broadcast team at COTA and Sonoma Raceway. “I’m thrilled to be back in the ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Helio Castroneves rules out 2023 Daytona 500 bid
There was much speculation surrounding the four-time Indianapolis 500 winner and his interest in running NASCAR's biggest race. The 47-year-old Brazilian racer made a handful of starts in the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) in 2022, a series co-founded by Tony Stewart. He was told by SRX CEO Don Hawk that if he managed to win, he would try and help him to find a ride in NASCAR's Daytona ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Reaume Brothers NASCAR shop suffers 'significant' fire damage
In a statement, Mooresville Fire-Rescue said it responded to a commercial structure fire at the race shop at approximately 11:30 a.m. ET. Fire crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly. However, the building sustained significant fire damage, officials said. Three patients were treated for injuries. One patient was transported to Lake Norman Regional for smoke inhalation, the second ...Keep readingView the full article
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The Best Headlights To Pair With Your Jeep Grille
After finding the right grille for your off-road vehicle, you might search for headlights that complement it. Thankfully, you have options to choose from when finding the best headlights to pair with your Jeep grille. Honeycomb Headlights You can pair honeycomb LED headlights with your grille, giving your vehicle a more aggressive appearance and increasing visibility at night. The lights are three times brighter than halogen and HID headlights. In addition, honeycomb lights consume 60 percent less power than standard headlights and have a service life of 50,000 hours; you won’t have to worry about them burning out prematurely. Don’t worry about the rugged terrain being too harsh for the lights. They feature a housing with a clear polycarbonate lens that will prevent them from sustaining damage. Halo and Half-Halo Headlights Two other options for pairing the best headlights with your Jeep grille are halo and half-halo LED headlights. Halos can enhance the look of your Jeep with their integrated RGB halos that change color with the push of a button. You’ll create a unique look for your vehicle on and off the road! Halo and half-halo lights put you ahead of standard headlight brightness. They emit 5,4000 lumens for high beams and 3,600 lumens for low beams, keeping you visible even as you travel through the roughest weather. Smoked Lens LED Headlights If you are looking for brightness but are concerned about your glare bothering other drivers, why not try LED headlights with a smoked lens? You will get the brightness and unique appearance that complements your Jeep while reducing headlight illumination from blinding oncoming drivers. It might save them from getting into an accident! If you are looking for a wide selection of stylish Jeep Wrangler JK exterior accessories, shop with AM Off-Road. We can help you make your Jeep look amazing while driving on the streets or rugged trails. Let us help you transform your vehicle!
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[motorsport] Abiteboul identifies first tasks as Hyundai WRC boss
The former Renault Formula 1 boss began his foray into rallying by leading the Hyundai squad for the first time at last weekend's WRC season opener in Monte Carlo. While Hyundai was comfortably beaten by Toyota, the Korean marque left the principality with a third-place finish through Thierry Neuville, albeit 44.6s behind winner Sebastien Ogier. Unlike last year, all three i20 Ns finished the ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] SHR signs Chase Briscoe to multi-year contract extension
The organization didn’t specify the length of the contract in its announcement on Thursday but said the agreement would keep the 28-year-old native of Mitchell, Ind., driving its No. 14 Fords for “many more seasons.” SHR promoted Briscoe to the Cup Series in 2021 after he won a season-best nine races during his 2020 Xfinity Series campaign. Briscoe continued to perform in Cup, handily ...Keep readingView the full article
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NASCAR tests mufflers and spoilers at Phoenix Raceway with mixed results
Six drivers tested aerodynamic packages for short tracks and road courses and mufflers for events in Los Angeles and Chicago. View the full article
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[motorsport] Rally USA a potential contender to join WRC in 2024
The WRC has long held an ambition to secure a foothold in the USA, with the American market deemed a key battleground for championship stakeholders and a region with growing support for rallying. Rallying's top tier last visited the USA in 1988 when the Olympus Rally in Washington was won by Lancia's Miki Biasion. Speaking to Motorsport.com at last weekend's Monte Carlo Rally, WRC event ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Chase Elliott to run NASCAR Truck race at Daytona
Elliott will drive the No. 35 McAnally Hilgemann Racing (MHR) Chevrolet at Daytona Int. Speedway on February 17th. It will be just his 18th start in the Truck Series, and Elliott has never before raced a Truck at Daytona. “This will be the first time I’ve driven a truck at Daytona, let alone a superspeedway,” Elliott said in a release from the team. “There’s no better team ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] WRC: No plans to alter Monte Carlo Rally route after lack of snow
An unusual lack of wintry conditions transformed the WRC season opener into a flat out dry asphalt sprint, which led to several calls from drivers to move the rally further north to guarantee the traditional snow and icy stages of the past. This was the second year the rally has been largely devoid of snow. Only the Sisteron stage in 2022 was affected by snow and ice, and for this year that ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Monte Carlo winner Ogier to make WRC return in Mexico
The eight-time world champion had been tight-lipped on his 2023 plans this year, but in an interview with French broadcaster Canal+ he confirmed his attendance at the gravel rally from 16-19 March. Mexico returns to the WRC this year for the first time since 2020, when the event was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic. It will host the third round of the WRC season. The popular gravel rally ...Keep readingView the full article
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Jimmie Johnson readjusts to Cup car in testing at Phoenix
After two years racing in IndyCar, seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson was back in a stock car for testing at Phoenix Raceway. View the full article
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Jimmie Johnson on whether a Cup car seemed slow after two years in IndyCar
After two years in IndyCar, did a Cup car seem slow for Jimmie Johnson? And his reaction to Richard Petty saying he would be like a rookie since he had never driven a Next Gen car. View the full article