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[fourwheeler] What Is a Granny Gear Transmission?
What is a granny gear transmission: a question a child might ask but not a childish question. Opinions vary on what constitutes a “granny tranny,” but in a nutshell it’s a manual transmission with an extremely deep First gear ratio that allows the vehicle to crawl along at a super-slow pace akin to that of View the full article
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[motorsport] Kyle Busch "struggling right now" not contending for race wins
Through the season’s first 17 races, Busch has yet to make a trip to Victory Lane, though he did finish as runner-up in Wednesday night’s All-Star Race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. While his Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Denny Hamlin (four times) and Martin Truex Jr. (once) have registered wins, Busch remains not only lacking in victories but has rarely even been in ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Can This Dump Truck Do Wheelstands? And Why Would Someone Try?
Viewers wanted to learn more about the 1950 Ford F-6 dump truck, known as Stubby Bob, so Roadkill’s David Freiburger sheds some light on this fan favorite. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Exclusive Preview: Here’s A Tally Of What’s Coming In The September 2020 Issue Of Four Wheeler Magazine!
The September 2020 issue of Four Wheeler magazine is packed from cover to cover with great 4×4 content, and it goes on sale at newsstands around the world on July 24! Bingeworthy 4x4s The theme of the September 2020 issue is “Bingeworthy 4x4s,” and the issue is packed with 4×4 feature rigs that are going View the full article
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[fourwheeler] General Grabber AT/x Tested In Mud, Snow, And On The Road With Our 2005 Jeep Wrangler LJ
The General Grabber AT/x comes badged with a Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake, so we wrapped a set around the wheels of our 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited LJ and headed into some inclement weather to see how the tires performed. You can have your General Grabber AT/x tires in sizes from LT235/75R15 to LT325/60R20, and from 37×13.50R20LT View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2021 Ford F-150, A Half-Ton Refreshed - Episode 128 of The Truck Show Podcast
On This Week’s Truck Show Podcast: Iron Resurrection’s Jayson “Shag” Arrington 2021 Ford F-150 Automotive courtesy: Would you pick up the screw? The Truck Show Podcast welcomes Jason “Shag” Arrington from the hit show Iron Resurrection, finding out the origins of his nickname, how he became an automotive enthusiast, and about 50 other topics you View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 5 Best 5.9L Common-Rail Cummins Upgrades
Check Out These Other Diesel Stories! EFILive-Tuned Cummins Duramax vs. Cummins Whenever the question, “What is the all-time best diesel engine (installed in pickup trucks)?” is asked among hardcore diesel enthusiasts, the very subjective responses usually favor Cummins’ venerable 5.9L oil burners, the 12- and 24-valve engines that powered Dodge Ram rigs from 1989 to View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 1969 Ford Bronco With 5-Speed and Off-Road Upgrades at Barrett-Jackson
The Barrett-Jackson July 2020 online auction keeps chugging along. Several of the vehicles being sold at auction are reaching their reserve and have been sold, but we spotted this clean 1969 Ford Bronco sold as Lot 106, for which the bidding was still active. Yeah, it’s got a really nice crystal granite paintjob with red View the full article
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[motorsport] Marcus Smith: "Fans were the big winners" at All-Star Race
It certainly helped that the Cup Series’ most popular driver, Chase Elliott, ended up capturing his first All-Star Race win and the $1 million prize that comes with it. Relocating the All-Star Race from its traditional home at Charlotte Motor Speedway to Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway during the COVID-19 pandemic also allowed the opportunity for up to 30,000 fans to attend a race in ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Reliving the Sh!%box Derby
Let me take this opportunity to give you my take on the 2021 Ford Bronco because 4,530,229 online stories have probably failed to satiate your appetite for unsolicited opinions of Ford’s new would-be Wrangler killer. Nah, just kidding. If you’re suffering from Bronco infonausea, pull a chair up to the campfire and let me wax View the full article
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[motorsport] Ogier set to extend WRC stay with new Toyota contract
Six-time WRC champion Ogier stated in August last year that he would retire from the sport at the end of the 2020 season, although at that point he hadn’t left Citroen to sign with Toyota. However, the coronavirus pandemic has prompted the Frenchman to revise his plans and it is understood that he wants to bid farewell to the top-echelon of rallying after a ‘normal’ season. The 2020 ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Ogier set to extend WRC stay with new Toyota contract
Six-time WRC champion Ogier stated in August last year that he would retire from the sport at the end of the 2020 season, although at that point he hadn’t left Citroen to sign with Toyota. However, the coronavirus pandemic has prompted the Frenchman to revise his plans and it is understood that he wants to bid farewell to the top-echelon of rallying after a ‘normal’ season. The 2020 ...Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] Elliott follows in father's footsteps to win All-Star race at Bristol
Hendrick Motorsports' Chase Elliott fended off a late charge from reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch to win the rescheduled All-Star race at Bristol and bank $1 million View the full article
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FINAL LAPS: Chase Elliott clinches victory in the All Star Race and secures million dollar prize
Chase Elliott took home an impressive victory in the 2020 NASCAR All Star Race after winning Stages 2 and 3. He won the million dollar prize and becomes the second driver ever, after his father Bill Elliott, to win an All Star Race that was not held in Charlotte, NC. View the full article
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[foxsports]
HIGHLIGHTS: 2020 NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race | NASCAR on FOX
Chase Elliott won the 2020 NASCAR All Star race in dominating fashion, taking the lead midway through the race and never looking back. For only the second time in NASCAR All Star race history, the race was not held in Charlotte, NC. Both times an Elliott came out on top. Chase's father, Bill Elliott, won the race in Atlanta in 1986. View the full article
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[motorsport] Chase Elliott thrills fans with All-Star Race win at Bristol
Chase Elliott was able to get a jump on Brad Keselowski on the final restart and easily stayed ahead of Kyle Busch over the final 11 laps to win Wednesday night’s NASCAR All-Star Race and claimed the $1 million winner’s purse. Elliott has already locked in a spot in this year’s Cup Series playoffs with his win in the 500k race at Charlotte in May but had finished 23rd or worse ...Keep reading View the full article
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[foxsports]
Chase Elliott wins stage 3, maintains dominant lead at NASCAR All-Star race from Bristol Motor Speedway
Stage 2 winner Chase Elliott maintains dominant lead at Bristol by winning stage 3 as well. Elliott is now 15 laps away from taking home the $1 million price in the NASCAR All-Star race. View the full article
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[foxsports]
Ryan Blaney wins Stage 1 of NASCAR All Star race | NASCAR on FOX
After some aggressive driving early, Ryan Blaney made a late pass and was able to hold on to win the first stage of the NASCAR All Star race from Bristol Motor Speedway. View the full article
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[foxsports]
Ryan Newman gets loose in stage 2 of the NASCAR All-Star race from Bristol, stays in race
Stage 2 of the NASCAR All-Star race began with fireworks as Ryan Newman gets loose and spins out. Newman’s car suffered no damage and he remained in the race after an unscheduled pitstop. View the full article
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[foxsports]
Kurt Busch goes sideways after bump from Brad Keselowski on lap 9 of NASCAR All-Star race
Kurt Busch gets bumped by Brad Keselowski on lap 9 of the NASCAR All-Star race. Busch’s car went sideways, but fortunately his car suffered only minor cosmetic damage and remained in the race. View the full article
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[foxsports]
Elliott joins his father as winner of NASCAR's All-Star race
Chase Elliott joined his father as winner of NASCAR’s annual All-Star race View the full article
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[foxsports]
Wallace crashed out of chance of racing for $1 million prize
Bubba Wallace was wrecked out of the qualifying race for NASCAR’s annual All-Star event, ruining his shot of racing for the $1 million prize View the full article
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[motorsport] Four drivers advance from hectic NASCAR Open; Wallace wrecks
Michael McDowell started from pole position and led early before Aric Almirola ran him down and took over the lead. Partway through the stage, Bubba Wallace, who was the Fan Vote favorite, went to pass McDowell for third when calamity ensued. McDowell hooked Wallace in the right rear, crashing the Richard Petty Motorsports driver out of the race. "Just disrespect," Wallace ...Keep reading View the full article
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[foxsports]
Aric Almirola wins Stage 1 of the NASCAR All-Star Open race | NASCAR on FOX
Aric Almirola secures his spot in the NASCAR All Star Race after winning stage one of the Open race at Bristol Motor Speedway. View the full article
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[foxsports]
Matt DiBenedetto wins final stage of All Star Open race | NASCAR on FOX
Matt DiBenedetto cruised to victory in the third and final stage of the All Star Open race. That qualifies him for All Star Race on FOX. Clint Bowyer was then voted by fans to be the final driver admitted into the All Star Race. View the full article