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[fourwheeler] 2020 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X 3.8L First Drive
While it might not be the all-new refresh we’ve been anticipating, the 2020 Nissan Frontier is a nice update and preview for what’s to come. As a one-year-only stopgap, it represents the future while giving people one last reason to shop the Frontier before the new truck comes a year from now. Overall, the ’20 View the full article
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[autosport] Watkins Glen absent from latest NASCAR Cup schedule, Daytona road course added
Watkins Glen will drop off the NASCAR Cup Series schedule for the first time since 1985 and be replaced by the Daytona road course, the series' latest schedule update reveals View the full article
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NASCAR moving Watkins Glen race to Daytona road course
NASCAR cannot meet the quarantine rules in New York and must move its August race from Watkins Glen View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR sets Cup schedule through August; Watkins Glen out
Restrictions instituted recently by New York State require travelers from several COVID-19 “hot spots” – including North Carolina – to quarantine themselves for 14 days upon arriving in the state. That made the planned Aug. 14-16 race weekend untenable for series’ teams. Three series were originally scheduled to hold races that weekend – Cup, Xfinity and the ARCA Menards ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] All Original 1983 Toyota SR5 Pickup Auction at Barrett-Jackson
While browsing the Barrett-Jackson July 2020 online auction catalog, this clean, restored, all-original 1983 Toyota SR5 pickup jumped out at us. We’ve always had a soft spot for these utilitarian pickups. They’re nearly indestructible little workhorses that feature a very solid 4×4 system, simple leaf-spring suspension, an incredibly durable engine, and relatively comfortable interiors. This View the full article
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[autosport] Johnson to return to NASCAR Cup field for Kentucky after COVID-19 test
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson will return to competition this weekend at Kentucky Speedway after being cleared by his doctors after testing positive for COVID-19 View the full article
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[motorsport] Jimmie Johnson medically cleared to resume racing in NASCAR
Last Friday Johnson announced he had received a positive test result for COVID-19 but did not know at that time how long he had the disease. He also had shown no symptoms. Wednesday morning, Hendrick Motorsports announced Johnson, after receiving negative test results on both Monday and Tuesday, had been cleared to return to racing this weekend. “My family is so grateful for the incredible ...Keep reading View the full article
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NASCAR's Johnson OK'd to race after 2 negative virus tests
Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has twice tested negative for the coronavirus and has been cleared to race Sunday at Kentucky Speedway View the full article
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Johnson cleared to race after 2 negative coronavirus tests
Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has twice tested negative for the coronavirus and has been cleared to race Sunday at Kentucky Speedway View the full article
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[motorsport] Xfinity Series crew chief Daniel Johnson suspended by NASCAR
Daniel Johnson, the crew chief on Martins’ No. 44 Chevrolet, has been suspended from Thursday night’s Xfinity race at Kentucky Speedway for a safety violation. Around Lap 52 of 62 in Saturday’s inaugural series race on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, the rear axle from Martins’ car dropped on the track and ended up leaving a trail of fluid that required extensive ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] This Mil-Spec Build Is a Hummer H1 Alpha in Black-Tie Attire
Mil-Spec Automotive, a company specializing in high-end bespoke custom builds located in Birmingham, Michigan, is at it again with another luxuriously menacing AM General Hummer H1. Consistent with all of the company’s builds, the finished product—it has a customer—is packed with finely crafted details that slightly bewilder by their appearance in an H1: plush leather, View the full article
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[motorsport] Reddick: "I stand by my comments on Twitter" regarding Trump
Reddick's post, which gained mainstream attention before it was removed, read: "We don’t need an apology. We did what was right and we will do just fine without your support." The impressive Cup Series rookie went on SiriusXM NASCAR Tuesday to discuss the post and its subsequent deletion. Reddick stands by what was posted, saying: "Well, I think first off I should say is I stand ...Keep reading View the full article
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Column: Jimmie Johnson finds voice during last NASCAR season
Associated Press auto racing writer Jenna Fryer says Jimmie Johnson has been denied a proper farewell tour in his final season of full-time NASCAR racing View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Solid-Axle 1994 Ford Ranger Built for Rockcrawling and Overlanding
Cody Jones and his 1994 Ford Ranger are always ready for an adventure whether that means a multi-state off-road trip or crawling the rocky Texas trails. We met Cody at the Four Wheeler Overland Adventure where he showed us how his 1994 Ford Ranger is outfitted for all his exploration needs. SEE MORE ABOUT THIS View the full article
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Who is Bubba Wallace?
You know Bubba Wallace... even if you don't really know him. Bob Pockrass reveals the young man behind the headlines. View the full article
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[motorsport] Kenseth felt "a lot more comfortable" with car at IMS
Kenseth, 48, stepped into the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet in May after Kyle Larson's firing. In his first race back, the veteran driver scored a top-ten finish. But since then, it's been a disappointing string of results with nothing higher than 15th until the Pocono doubleheader. There the CGR team seemed to find something, finishing 11th and 12th in the two races that weekend. At ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] A Survivor 1981 Toyota 4x4 Pickup
Our buddy and two-time Ultimate Adventure attendee Rob Bonney is many things. Mainly, he’s known for being one hell of a fabricator. He’ll work on Jeeps, or anything really, but he will tell anyone who listens that he is not “a Jeep guy,” and that’s fine with us. The truth is we like Jeeps and View the full article
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[motorsport] Success of NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheaders rests in fans' hands
Due to scheduling changes prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, NASCAR and the IndyCar Series ended up with a doubleheader event on Saturday that proved to be an entertaining day of racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It certainly didn’t hurt that Roger Penske, a successful team owner in both NASCAR and IndyCar, completed purchase of IMS and IndyCar in January. He made a doubleheader between ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] What Is Red Diesel Fuel?
Check Out These Other Diesel Stories! GDiesel: A New Breakthrough in Diesel Fuel Top 5 Large-Capacity Diesel Fuel Tanks The headline of this one says it all. We’re on a mission to define what “red” diesel fuel is, give you examples of what its uses are, and get to the bottom of facts and fictions View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 4 Wheel Parts introduces 4WP Factory Wheels
As any off-road enthusiast knows, 4 Wheel Parts has been around for what seems like forever and a day—maybe a week. For more than 60 years, 4WP has been a go to Jeep, Truck & 4×4 retailer for many off-road enthusiasts. They sell in-house brands, honed to fit the market, and can always help folks View the full article
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[fourwheeler] RockJock 4x4 vs Currie Enterprises: What’s the Difference?
Currie Enterprises has long been a mainstay in the world of hot rods and off-road 4x4s, specifically Jeeps. The Currie Enterprises website used to house all sorts of gear, ranging from complete axle assemblies and components to suspension systems, bumpers, or full Jeep builds of varying levels. But recently the company has undergone a split, View the full article
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[autosport] The missing element that rendered a landmark tie-up inconclusive
The first NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader experiment at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was an obvious success by all available measures, but the absence of spectators means there can be no guarantees it will become commonplace, as JIM UTTER explains View the full article
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Cup Series drivers on the bubble should be nervous with 10 races to go
With only 10 races left in the regular season after Sunday, Cup Series drivers are beginning to see the playoff picture take shape. View the full article
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Cup Series drivers on the bubble should be nervous with 10 races to go
With only 10 races left in the regular season after Sunday, Cup Series drivers are beginning to see the playoff picture take shape. View the full article
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[motorsport] President Donald Trump calls out NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace
Wallace has taken a stand in recent weeks as the Cup Series only African-American driver, calling for the Confederate flag ban and running a Black Lives Matter paint scheme at Martinsville Speedway. At Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR took immediate action after a crew member reported finding a noose in Bubba Wallace's garage stall Sunday. This had followed protests outside the track regarding ...Keep reading View the full article