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[motorsport] Kyle Larson: "There wasn't anything else I could do"
But after dominating most of the race, ending up second in a Hendrick Motorsports 1-2-3-4 finish was as bad for Larson as you might think. Larson cruised through the first two stages – winning both – and looked to have his second victory of the season well in hand until a round of pit stops entering the final 100 laps. Following a caution for Aric Almirola’s wreck, Alex Bowman’s pit ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Alex Bowman returns No. 48 to NASCAR Victory Lane at Dover
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson won 11 times at Dover (Del.) International Speedway in the No. 48 and turned the reigns over to Bowman when he stepped away from NASCAR racing at the end of the 2020 season. Bowman, grabbed control of the race on a round of pit stops on Lap 304 of 400, and never relinquished it, holding off teammate Kyle Larson by 2.017 seconds at the finish ...Keep reading View the full article
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HIGHLIGHTS: Drydene 400 at Dover
Full highlights from Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race from Dover International Speedway for the Drydene 400. View the full article
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FINAL LAPS: Alex Bowman earns his second win of the season at Dover
After trailing Kyle Larson for a majority of the race, Alex Bowman wins the Drydene 400. He is now the second driver to secure more than one victory this year. View the full article
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Aric Almirola SLAMS into the wall at Dover
Seconds after losing his front right tire, Aric Almirola lost control and smashed into the wall heading into turn three, suffering major front end damage. View the full article
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Kyle Larson continues his dominance by sweeping stages at Dover
The second stage victory goes to Kyle Larson as he continues to dominate the track at Dover International Speedway. View the full article
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Kyle Larson wins Stage 1 as Chase Briscoe hits wall at Dover
Kyle Larson takes home the first stage win of the day as Chase Briscoe drops to 20th place after losing a tire and making contact with the outside wall. View the full article
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Clint Bowyer, Jeff Gordon on this week's 'Put It Out'
Jeff Gordon, Clint Bowyer, and Chris Myers look back on the unfortunate moments from Dover and the motorsports world. View the full article
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FINAL LAPS: Burton, Gibbs tangle as Cindric wins 1st race at Dover
Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Ty Gibbs and Harrison Burton get together battling for 5th as Austin Cindric wins at Dover. View the full article
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[motorsport] Hyundai releases first images of 2022 Rally1 WRC car
The heavily camouflaged car was driven in anger for the very first time in the south of France this week. It is the first phase of an “intense” European-based testing plan for the hybrid-powered supermini and comes just days after the prototype completed initial system checks at the squad’s base in Alzenau, Germany. Following the test, which was conducted on rough gravel roads, Adamo ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Austin Cindric takes Dover Xfinity win, Berry wins $100,000
Cindric ran strong throughout the race but took the lead for the first and only time on with 50 of 200 laps remaining and cruised to a 3.796-second win over Josh Berry. Cindric went to the inside of Justin Allgaier in Turn 2 and the two drivers made contact as Cindric cleared for the lead. The win is Cindric’s third of the season, 11th of his career and first at Dover (Del.) ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Talladega to offer COVID-19 vaccine, and a drive around the track
The unique offer is sure to attract race fans with the chance to take on the high banks, running two full laps at highway speed around the 2.66-mile superspeedway. The event is being organized by the race track along with the Alabama National Guard, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the CDC Foundation and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). Free COVID-19 ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Roush Fenway Racing first to offer crypto fan tokens in NASCAR
With the COVID-19 pandemic reducing fan attendance and cutting into team revenue, several sports teams have turned to digital ‘fan tokens’ to help generate income as well as enhance fan engagement. The crypto tokens have been embraced by major European soccer teams such as FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, AC Milan, Manchester City and MMA giant UFC. The $ROUSH Fan Token will ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Reeves Callaway Steals Our Show: Episode 172 of The Truck Show Podcast
On This Week’s Podcast: Callaway’s Reeves Callaway The insightful and renowned Reeves Callaway steals the show with an enlightening and informative interview that will take you to unexpected places with history, storytelling, and an overview of the latest Callaway Chevrolet Silverado performance truck. This one is a real treat for any true automotive enthusiast. Also, View the full article
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[motorsport] COVID-19 protocols sideline Justin Haley from Dover races
Kaulig Racing, with whom Haley competes fulltime in the Xfinity Series, made the announcement Friday, just one day before this weekend’s race. “Kaulig Racing continues to fully adhere to NASCAR’s safety protocols, as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, to ensure the safety of its employees and fellow competitors,” the team’s statement ...Keep reading View the full article
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Kevin Harvick talks about heading to Dover and the 2021 season so far | RaceHub
Kevin Harvick gets Kandid with Kaitlyn Vincie to discuss his overall performance this year and how he feels approaching the weekend at Dover International Speedway. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] EcoDiesel Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon: Problems After 11,000 Miles?
In the nearly 5,000 miles since our last report, the EcoDiesel-powered 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon has shown a couple of its gremlins, demonstrated its utility for cold-weather camping, and reassured us of its off-road dominance. Let’s talk snow. On the highway, the 33-inch Falken Wildpeak mud-terrain tires did a commendable job in the slippery View the full article
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[motorsport] Why NASCAR’s Next Gen cost savings won’t be apparent in 2022
Last week, NASCAR revealed the three models that manufacturers Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota will use next year. All teams will now have to invest in buying the new standardized chassis and common components to build up their fleet of cars for the 36-round 2022 season. NASCAR has capped teams at seven cars per driver for the entire year, but that outlay – coupled with the current stock of ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2021 Jeep Concepts: Behind The Scenes With The Brains Who Dreamed Them Up
After a brief hiatus, Jeep and Mopar returned to Moab, Utah during the 2021 Easter Jeep Safari and rocked the Jeep community with the latest class of concept vehicles. Designers stacked the stage with a stylin’ 1968 Commando restomod, three Jeep Gladiators showcasing the platform’s versatility, and a two-door JL Wrangler strutting Mopar’s best stuff. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Aboard GM Defense’s Chevy Colorado ZR2-based ISV: Episode 173 of The Truck Show Podcast
On This Week’s Podcast: GM Defense ISV 2021 Ford Bronco ISO the best chicken sandwich Ride along in the Army’s latest vehicle, the Chevy Colorado ZR2-based Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). Utilizing 90-percent commercial-off-the shelf-parts, hear the amazing background on how the ISV came to be and how GM Defense intends to disrupt the defense industry View the full article
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[motorsport] Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage set to retire
Gossage, 62, first joined Speedway Motorsports Inc. in 1989 as vice president of public relations at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He was named general manager of Texas Motor Speedway in 1995 before it officially opened and named its president nine years later. “The timing just feels right after 32 years with the company,” Gossage said. “The Smith family and Speedway Motorsports changed my ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Dakar changes rules after complaints over Audi entry
Audi Sport's return to rally-raid caused some tension even before the German brand revealed the prototype with which it will make its Dakar debut in January 2022. After the Ingolstadt-based manufacturer announced in November 2020 that it would leave Formula E at the end of the 2020/21 season to tackle the world’s toughest marathon, a process of negotiation and analysis followed at the ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] What Should We Do With This M1028 CUCV?
We just acquired a 1986 Chevy K30 M1028 CUCV. For anyone unfamiliar, that’s a Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle produced by General Motors. This truck used existing heavy-duty light commercial parts and performed various non-combat duties. In short, there’s nothing bulletproof here; this truck was made to haul a shelter in its bed, pull trailers, and View the full article
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[motorsport] Gragson, JR Motorsports win appeal, $100,000 bonus restored
In the expedited appeal heard on Wednesday, Final Appeal Officer Roger Werner ruled Gragson’s No. 9 team did not violate the rule set forth in the penalty notice and the original penalty was rescinded. Gragson had been disqualified in last Saturday’s Xfinity Series race for failing post-race inspection. At the time, NASCAR said Gragson’s No. 9 Chevrolet violated the following rule ...Keep reading View the full article
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Expectations for this weekend as NASCAR heads to Dover | RaceHub
With former Dover winner Chase Elliott and Kevin Harvick still looking for their first season win, The RaceHub crew discuss what to expect this weekend as NASCAR heads to Dover International Speedway. View the full article