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[motorsport] Tony Stewart: Next Gen car 'chance for Chase Briscoe to shine'
Briscoe struggled through his rookie year in the Cup Series in 2021, with just three top-10 finishes and all coming on road courses. But he wasn’t alone – the entire Stewart-Haas Racing organization spent much of the season trying to overcome performance issue. Briscoe still manage to take home rookie of the year honors and picked up a bigger prize last week – a new multi-year primary ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Stewart-Haas lands new primary sponsor for Chase Briscoe
In an announcement made Friday in Indianapolis, Ind., SHR and Mahindra Ag North America unveiled a new multi-year partnership which will make Mahindra Tractors the new primary anchor sponsor for Briscoe’s No. 14 Ford. The red-and-black livery of the No. 14 Mahindra Tractors Ford Mustang will debut in the non-points Busch Light Clash at the Los Angeles Coliseum in February and also be featured ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR releases 13-race 2022 Pinty's Series schedule
The schedule features races at 10 different tracks across four provinces, including the return to the streets of Toronto and the ‘Western Swing.’ “It was important for us to return to a traditional looking schedule for the 2022 season,” said Brandon Igdalsky, Managing Director, NASCAR Touring Series. “We want to bring the exciting, side-by-side racing of the NASCAR Pinty’s Series to ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Landon Cassill joins Kaulig Racing for 2022 Xfinity season
Cassill, 31, has more than 500 starts across NASCAR’s three national series – Cup, Xfinity and Trucks – but has had limited opportunities in top equipment. That will change in 2022, as Cassill moves to Kaulig and will compete fulltime in the Xfinity Series, driving the No. 10 Chevrolet as a teammate to Daniel Hemric and A.J. Allmendinger. In the unique sponsorship arrangement, Cassill ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] The ten closest finishes from the 2021 NASCAR season
10. Austin Cindric vs. Brett Moffitt - Daytona Xfinity - 0.104s Cindric started his title defense on the right foot with a win in the season-opener at Daytona, controlling the final few laps of the race and denying Moffitt his first victory in the Xfinity Series. 9. Brad Keselowski vs. William Byron - Talladega Cup - 0.102s Keselowski's last victory as a Team Penske ...Keep readingView the full article
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[autosport] Rebranded Petty GMS team reveals 2022 NASCAR Cup plans
After news broke last week that the RPM team's storied #43 would be under new majority ownership next year, the rebranded organisation officially revealed its new name during a news conference on Tuesday, in which it was revealed that the team will run two Chevrolets for Erik Jones and Ty Dillon. Jones, who recently signed a contract extension with RPM, will continue to drive the #43 originally ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Petty GMS Motorsports ready to 'hit the ground running'
The organization officially revealed its new name during a news conference Tuesday at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C. “I’m very excited about this opportunity to work with Richard (Petty), arguably the greatest driver in NASCAR history, and form Petty GMS Motorsports,” said GMS Racing owner Maury Gallagher. “Petty GMS will have a sole focus of winning. Both teams have a ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Three crew members indefinitely suspended by NASCAR
Johnny Roten, who served as the crew chief for the No. 13 Motorsports Business Management Cup operation, has been suspended after violating the sport's substance abuse policy. Additionally, two other members have been indefinitely suspended for violating NASCAR's behavioral policy. John Byrd Jr. was the hauler driver for the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Cup team and Austin Zivich was ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Chase Elliott named Most Popular Driver for fourth time
For the fourth consecutive season, Elliott was named the winner Thursday night of the 2021 National Motorsports Press Association’s Most Popular Driver Award. This is the 31st consecutive year a member of the Earnhardt or Elliott family has won the award, including Chase’s father, Hall of Famer Bill Elliott, who won the award each season from 1984 to 2002. Darrell Waltrip (1990) was the ...Keep readingView the full article
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[autosport] Richard Petty Motorsports sells majority stake in NASCAR Cup team
Airline entrepreneur Maury Gallagher, the owner of the GMS squad that claimed Truck titles in 2016 and 2020 with Johnny Sauter and Sheldon Creed, has also acquired two charters in the agreement and will run two cars during the 2022 season. Erik Jones signed a contract extension with RPM in August and should remain in the team's famed #43 car with Ty Dillon being the likely candidate for the ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] GMS Racing buys majority interest in Richard Petty Motorsports
GMS has also acquired two charters in the agreement and will run two cars during the 2022 season. Erik Jones signed a contract extension with RPM in August and should remain in the No. 43 car with Ty Dillon being the likely candidate for the second entry. Dillon joined GMS Racing in October when they announced intensions to run a full-time Cup operation next year. Jones has just completed ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Hattori expands NASCAR Truck team, adds Tyler Ankrum
One day after HRE announced the addition of Chase Purdy to drive its No. 61 Toyota, the organization on Wednesday confirmed Tyler Ankrum would compete in the team’s No. 16 Toyota as well. Ankrum, who spent the past two seasons at GMS Racing, will be paired with championship-winning crew chief Scott Zipadelli. LiUNA! will serve as Ankrum’s primary sponsor for 20 of the 23 events this ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Miguel Paludo to run three Xfinity road races for JRM
Paludo, a native of Nova Prata, Brazil, and reigning Porsche Carrera Cup champion of Brazil, will drive the No. 88 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports in three Xfinity Series races in 2022 – March 26 at Circuit of the Americas, July 2 at Road America and July 30 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course. Paludo’s races will be sponsored by Brandt Professional Agriculture. “We are back ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Chase Purdy joins Hattori for 2022 NASCAR Truck season
Purdy, 22, will compete fulltime in the Truck Series next season driving the No. 61 Toyota. The organization still plans to field its No. 16 entry as well with a new driver, Motorsport.com has learned. BAMA Buggies, a longtime sponsor partner with Purdy, will also be a part of the No. 61 team throughout the 2022 season. Purdy competed with GMS Racing this past season and finished 19th in the ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] New deal aims to revitalize Nashville Fairgrounds for NASCAR
Nashville Mayor John Cooper and Bristol Motor Speedway have reached a deal to bring the 117-year-old race track back to the NASCAR calendar. “We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the mayor, government officials and Nashville community to breathe new life in the legendary Fairgrounds Speedway,” said Marcus Smith, president and chief executive officer of Speedway Motorsports ...Keep readingView the full article
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[autosport] Have a go hero: An ex-F1 racer’s ‘three-hour bar fight’ in NASCAR
Having contested 24 Formula 1 grand prix for McLaren and Stewart during the 1990s, Jan Magnussen is no stranger to the motorsport limelight. But the Dane admits that he tried to go under the radar for a one-off NASCAR Cup Series appearance at Sonoma in 2010, which he describes as a “fantastic experience”. Despite an impressive junior single-seater career which included prestigious wins at ...Keep readingView the full article
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Behind the Build | Gladiator Camera System
Scott and Tom Shipley take a trip offroad to talk about the massive buildout done on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator! In this episode, Scott breaks down everything that went into the decision behind adding the camera system, including how it integrates into the rearview mirror and the many benefits it provides! Equipment discussed in this video: -Brandmotion FullVUE Mirror & Camera System View the full article
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Behind the Build | Gladiator Stereo & Lights
Scott and Tom Shipley take a trip offroad to talk about the massive buildout done on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator! In this episode, Scott breaks down everything that went into the decision behind adding a restyled stereo system and updating the lighting package! Equipment discussed in this video: -Alpine Restyle X409 Stereo Head Unit -Mopar LED Headlights -Diode Dynamics SS3 Lights View the full article
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[autosport] NASCAR brings back practice and qualifying for 2022
Due to COVID-19 pandemic protocols and for cost-saving, the vast majority of NASCAR race weekends have gone without practice or qualifying since early 2020. In a statement, NASCAR’s senior vice president of competition Scott Miller said: “NASCAR is excited to return practice and qualifying to its race weekends. “We missed seeing cars and trucks on track all weekend long, and ...Keep readingView the full article
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[autosport] NASCAR doesn't want Next Gen car to be "easy to drive"
The first day of a group test at the Charlotte Motor Speedway oval on Wednesday proved eventful, with Austin Dillon crashing his Richard Childress Chevrolet, while newly-crowned 2021 champion Kyle Larson and veteran Denny Hamlin had spins. Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman reported that the new car was “real edgy and hard to feel”, saying that he found it difficult to “know how much ...Keep readingView the full article
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Behind the Build | Gladiator Tazer
Scott and Tom Shipley take a trip offroad to talk about the massive buildout done on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator! In this episode, Scott breaks down everything that went into the decision behind adding a tazer, as well as how they work and what they do for the rig! View the full article
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Behind the Build | Gladiator Rock Sliders
Scott and Tom Shipley take a trip offroad to talk about the massive buildout done on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator! In this episode, Scott breaks down everything that went into the decision behind adding the step sliders to the rig, as well as some additional benefits they provide! Equipment discussed in this video: -Rock Slide Engineering Step Sliders View the full article
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Behind the Build | Gladiator Winch
Scott and Tom Shipley take a trip offroad to talk about the massive buildout done on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator! In this episode, Scott breaks down everything that went into the decision behind adding a winch and shackle to the rig! Equipment discussed in this video: -12000 lbs Bulldog Winch -Factor 55 Flatlink & Flatlink Rope Guard View the full article
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Winter Offroading and 4X4 Trips
Ready to start planning some entertaining winter offroading adventures in your 4×4 or Jeep? We have some excellent suggestions for you! We know our winter offroading destinations as well as we know how to mod and repair 4x4s and Jeeps, and we want to help inspire your next adventure! St. Joe State Park St. Joe is one of just two off-road vehicle parks in the Missouri park system and offers a variety of trails for a range of off-road vehicles (permit required). There are also many outdoor activity attractions, including four lakes, two swimming beaches, horse riding trails, hiking, biking, and campsites. Potawatomi Potawatomi is located in Fulton and is open to ATVs, motorcycles, and 4×4 vehicles and offers three motocross tracks, ATV trails, and 4×4 trails. You’ll find campsites at the park next to the lake and a staging area near the entrance off Bartley Lane. There’s a small fee for vehicles and passengers, and primitive camping is available for those who are adventurous enough during the winter. Pruitt Mountain Adventures Pruitt Mountain is located in Caledonia and is one of the tallest mountains in the Ozark Mountain range. The park, which is open to all vehicle types, offers 900 acres of various terrain from steep hills to open fields and allows camping in certain areas. There is a $15 per-person fee for entry, so keep that in mind when taking the whole family during the wintertime. Flat Nasty Off-Road Park Flat Nasty is about two hours from St. Louis and has over 850 acres of off-road trails with amazing views of the Ozark Mountains. This is a popular off-road destination, and camping is permitted, plus there’s a log cabin on the premises that’s available to rent. This park has plenty of events happening throughout the year, so make sure to follow them on Facebook. Moonlight Racing Located in Sullivan, Moonlight Racing offers over 12 miles of offroading fun for you, your friends, and your family. There are various types of terrain to tackle with your ATV, UTV, dirtbikes, and most importantly 4×4’s. There’s even a repair shop available in case any parts need to be fixed or replaced. Make sure to check out their social media accounts to learn about their upcoming New Year’s Eve bash! Southern Missouri Off Road Ranch The ranch is located about five miles south of Seymour, MO on HWY K. There are miles trails ranging from level 1 easy to level 6 hardcore across over 940 acres, giving every skill level a challenge — new trails are cut daily. From their website: “Black bear, whitetail deer, turkey, and the occasional armadillo frequent the trails – so keep an eye out for our local residents and be sure to let us know if you see any.” Rush Springs Ranch All vehicle types and experience levels are welcome at this 70+ acre ranch in Pineville, MO. The ranch also boasts 28 campsites with hookups and 12 rustic cabins, plus four boathouse cabins and even Jeep driving lessons. Byrd’s Adventure Center Plan your next 4×4 camp outing, bring your friends and enjoy some of the best off-road trails in Arkansas at Byrd’s. It boasts one of the most challenging 4WD obstacle courses in the nation and was the first ORV park in Arkansas. They offer 4×4 trails for all skill levels, from beginner to expert. Mojave Road This east-west route in Arizona and California is rough and sandy, and roads can become slick, muddy, and impassable after rains. All vehicles operating within Mojave National Preserve must be street-legal per California DMV requirements. Alpine Loop This Colorado trail is 63 miles long and passes through seven ghost towns. There’s a rich history in the area and countless scenic views, with a stop-off that’s been dubbed as the “Switzerland of America.” Rubicon Trail There’s a reason that Jeep devoted a whole line of vehicles to this California trail. It’s moderately difficult and better for experienced riders who won’t be upset should some minor damage occur as a recreational hazard. Magruder Road Corridor Starting outside Elk City, Idaho, this trail takes around two days to travel on the way to Montana. Along the way, you’ll have great views of a variety of landscapes and opportunities to camp. White Rim Trail This is arguably the most scenic route in Utah, and it’s moderately difficult for even Jeeps with plenty of ground clearance. It’s nearly 100 miles of breathtaking sandstone views and a challenging expedition. The post Winter Offroading and 4X4 Trips appeared first on Axleboy Offroad - St Louis . View the full article
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Kyle Larson on winning the 2021 Cup Series Championship, talks Clash at the Coliseum I FIRST THINGS FIRST
NASCAR driver Kyle Larson joins First Things First after taking home the 2021 Cup Series Championship Sunday at the Phoenix Raceway. Kyle tells Nick Wright what it felt like to bring the trophy home, and praises his pit crew, who helped him fo from 4th place to 1st place by having their fastest stop of the entire season. Plus, he shares how he's prepping for the 'Clash at the Coliseum', the race that's taking place inside the LA Coliseum. View the full article