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[motorsport] Sheldon Creed takes OT win in Texas Trucks, heads to title race
After Johnny Sauter and Stewart Friesen wrecked late in regulation racing for the lead, Creed then had to hold off Austin Hill in a wild two-lap overtime for the victory in Sunday’s SpeedyCash.com 400. The win is Creed’s fourth of the 2020 season and this one guarantees him a chance to race for the series championship in two weeks at Phoenix. Creed and Brett Moffitt have ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Truex penalized, crew chief ejected after Texas inspection issue
Truex, as as the No. 49 of Chad Finchum and the No. 96 of Daniel Suarez all failed inspection twice Sunday at TMS. NASCAR has also confiscated the spoiler of Truex's No. 19 machine. The at-track penalties were severe and likely place the 2017 NCS champion in a must-win situation. Truex entered Texas 23 points below the cut line, but the loss of 20 driver and owner points will place him 43 ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] What time and channel is the NASCAR Cup race at Texas today?
What time is the NASCAR race today? Coverage of the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway will begin at 3:30 p.m. EST. The race will be 334 laps and split into three stages (105-105-124). Texas hosts the second race of the Round of 8 in the NCS playoffs where a win will solidify a driver's place in the Championship 4. Harrison Burton won Saturday's Xfinity Series race ...Keep reading View the full article
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WATCH: Justin Allgaier, Ross Chastain collide taking out multiple playoff drivers in big wreck
After a restart, Justin Allgaier and Ross Chastain make contact taking out multiple drivers like including playoff driver, Brandon Jones. The wreck ended the day for Allgaier and Jones, but Chastain was able to continue on. The wreck was also a huge hit in the points for Jones, Allgaier, and Chastain going into the semi-final race at Martinsville. View the full article
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[motorsport] Harrison Burton spins, then wins dramatic Texas Xfinity race
Burton has already been eliminating from the playoffs, but that didn't stop him from spoiling the Round of 8 with his third win of the season. It was a dramatic race with high attrition and hurt feelings that leaves the championship standings tight heading into the penultimate race of the 2020 season. “That was the best corner I’ve ever driven in my life," said Burton post-race. "I ...Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] How Michael Jordan's new NASCAR team is already making waves
Michael Jordan's new NASCAR Cup team was only given its new name this week, but the impact of 23XI Racing is already being felt. As JIM UTTER explains, it could be just the beginning of enormous possibilities for NASCAR View the full article
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[fourwheeler] VAN LIFE: Off Road 4x4 conversion vans on Ultimate Adventure #UA2020
Our web guys keep track of what key phrases are trending on the Internet, so when one of our managing editors, Phil McRae, came to us and said, “Hey, the phrase ‘Van Life’ is super hot for search engine returns right now,” we immediately thought of the three bitchin’ 4×4 vans we had on Ultimate View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Hellwig Is the Official Load and Sway Control of the 2020 Overland Adventure!
Whether you tow an overland trailer, load the back of your 4×4 with camping gear, or just want more control of your vehicle, Hellwig Suspension Products has the sway bar or helper springs to get the job done. Making extended trips into the backcountry can mean saddling your rig with more weight than usual, which View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2021 RAM TRX First Drive
The ’21 Ram TRX has moves, it is a gorgeous beast of a truck that exudes luxury and has the performance to back it up. In fact, it is one of the most fantastic pieces of machinery we have ever strapped ourselves into. And that’s no hyperbole, it really is that impressive. Based on the View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 3D Printing With Metal: Episode 144 of The Truck Show Podcast
On This Week’s Show: Paul Schneider from Chemical Guys 3D printing with metal: MIMO Technik Aerospace Chevy Silverado 3500HD now tows 36,000 pounds Learn about the latest in car care products and technology from Chemical Guys co-founder and CEO Paul Schneider, and travel with Lightning to MIMO Technik Aerospace where he will share the fascinating View the full article
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[motorsport] Josh Berry lands part-time Xfinity ride with JR Motorsports
Berry, 29, is a veteran of the JR Motorsports Late Model program and recently locked up the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series title. On Thursday, Earnhardt surprised Berry with the news on SiriusXM’s NASCAR Radio, revealing that he will run up to a dozen races in the first half of the 2021 season. He will pilot the No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro. Read Also: Sam Mayer to ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Tools to Love: Summit Racing Brake Flare Tool
Flaring metal brake lines and metal fuel lines (or transmission lines) is something of an art when using the most common type of double flaring tool. We’re talking about the mass-produced double flare tools that have a multipart mandrel to hold the tool with small holes and wing nuts, a small die (you’ll drop it View the full article
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[motorsport] Go Fas Racing to scale back NASCAR operation in 2021
The team has six top tens since their debut in 2012, placing as high as sixth with Corey LaJoie. LaJoie revealed earlier this year that he will vacate the No. 32 Ford at season's end, but it's unclear where the second-generation racer may be heading. Before LaJoie, Matt DiBenedetto drove the car between the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Go Fas Racing sits 30th in the driver championship standings ...Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin's NASCAR Cup team named 23XI Racing
Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin's new NASCAR team will be known as 23XI Racing, and the team will field the No. 23 Toyota Camry with driver Bubba Wallace in 2021 View the full article
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[motorsport] Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin reveal name for new NASCAR team
The team (pronounced twenty-three eleven) will field the No. 23 Toyota Camry with driver Bubba Wallace in 2021. "Michael and I have a shared vision for this team, so it’s exciting to see it reflected in the team name and on the race car with the iconic number 23 that Michael made famous," said Hamlin in a statement. The NBA legend and three-time Daytona 500 winner combined their ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] ZT Knives 0357 Work, Camp, Outdoor, Hunting Pocketknife Review
“That’s not a knife….that’s a knife.” If you go by the 1980s cinematic definition of what is and isn’t a knife, you’d think we’d all be packing broadswords as our everyday carry blades to cut our cheese and open packages. But today’s standards are thankfully grounded in a more realistic approach of what does and View the full article
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[motorsport] How Tony Stewart pranked Chase Briscoe over 2021 Cup graduation
Speaking on Fox Sport’s Race Hub show, Briscoe revealed the full story of his awe at getting to drive for Stewart-Haas Racing in the #14 Ford that Stewart himself used to race. “To grow up in Southern Indiana, we both grew up racing sprint cars, primarily non-winged sprint cars, just our backgrounds are so similar in essence,” said Briscoe. “I was always a diehard Tony fan. You know ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR believes Michael Jordan can be a ‘player’ in racing, too
Last month, Jordan, the NBA legend and current owner of the Charlotte Hornets, announced he would become the majority owner in a Cup series team that would begin competition in 2021 with driver Bubba Wallace. NASCAR veteran Denny Hamlin, a longtime friend of Jordan’s, will be a minority partner. Wallace, the only African-American fulltime driver in the Cup series, has been among the most ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Pickers’ Guide to LS Engines
The number of possible variations on the popular LS engine is downright scary if you are new to the game and trying to figure out which one to grab at the junkyard or online. So let’s start from the beginning. The Gen III small-block V-8 era began with the 1997 Corvette’s 5.7L LS1. Like all View the full article
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[autosport] Jones to replace Wallace at Richard Petty Motorsports for 2021 NASCAR Cup
Erik Jones has signed for Richard Petty Motorsports to replace Bubba Wallace in the famed #43 car for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series View the full article
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[motorsport] Erik Jones joins Richard Petty Motorsports for 2021 Cup Series
Jones has signed a multi-year driver agreement with the team, to drive the number made famous by NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty. “It is an incredible honor to have Richard Petty want you to drive for his race team and with the car number he made famous,” said Jones. “Richard Petty Motorsports has a rich history in the sport, but they are not resting on that history. “They still ...Keep reading View the full article
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Chase Briscoe on driving the #14 in the Cup Series in 2021
Chase Briscoe joined NASCAR RaceHub to talk about his new announcement that he will take over the #14 NASCAR Cup Series Ford Mustang in 2021 for Stewart-Haas Racing. Clint Bowyer announced his retirement last week as he will transition to the NASCAR on FOX booth with Mike Joy and Jeff Gordon. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] It’s Electric! The All-New 2022 GMC Hummer EV
It’s difficult to believe that the Hummer brand has been out of our lives for more than a decade now. We were big fans, mostly due to the brand’s vehicles’ amazing off-road capabilities. However, for as big of fans as we were, there were certainly those who didn’t see Hummer in quite the same light. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Tackling Rocks, Sand, Trails, and Ledges in the New Yamaha RMAX 1000
Yamaha recently introduced us to its all-new entry into the recreational UTV class: the 2021 Wolverine RMAX 1000. This new vehicle features a whole host of class-leading features including a new 999cc parallel-twin engine, entirely new chassis, and state-of-the-art cockpit. You can read all about the new vehicle in our First Look deep dive here. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Get 514hp from your truck’s 6.0L V-8 on 87-octane gas!
Here is a tip for LS enthusiasts out there: If the question ever arises about how to make an LS better, your go-to response should always be swap the cam! Sure, cylinder heads and intake manifolds are most welcome (especially on cathedral-port applications), but their gains are all but dependent on the presence of wilder-than-stock View the full article