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Clint Bowyer hits the wall and spins out after winning stages 1 & 2 of Toyota 500 | NASCAR on FOX
It looked as though Clint Bowyer was going to have a solid shot at winning the Toyota 500 after winning the first two stages of the race. But he hit the wall and spun out with 35 laps to go in the race. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Finding an L-134 Engine and Getting It Started
Last time we showed you some stills and a video from the day that we bought our 1946 Willys Jeep CJ-2a, which has much more recently earned the nickname “Tink” here. We bought the Jeep a few years back and as we type, the flattie is a runner and driver. We thought you all might View the full article
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Hamlin scores 2nd win of season at rain-shortened Darlington
Denny Hamlin won NASCAR’s first Wednesday race since 1984 when rain stopped the event with 20 laps remaining at Darlington Raceway View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Check Out This Homebuilt Mini Jeep That a Creative Dad Built for His Son!
We love when you send us photos and info on your rig! Young Jack Long says, “My dad built me a Jeep. I like rockcrawling shows. I love watching Dirt Every Day. They build awesome things and do awesome things with them, then destroy them.” We couldn’t have said it better ourselves, Jack. Here’s a View the full article
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Ryan Newman returned to racing on Sunday at Darlington; RaceHub reacts to his return
NASCAR RaceHub reacts to Ryan Newman returning to racing this past weekend at Darlington for the Real Heroes 400. View the full article
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Joey Logano responds to issues his team faced at Darlington during the Real Heroes 400
NASCAR returned to action last weekend at Darlington to run the Real Heroes 400. Joey Logano and Team Penske struggled during the race. Logano addresses the issues his team faced. View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR at Darlington will not start on time due to rain
A second day of heavy rain and thunderstorms has delayed the start of Wednesday night’s Toyota 500k, which is slated to be just the second live NASCAR event to take place since the sport was put on hiatus in mid-March by the COVID-19 pandemic. With approximately an hour to go before the scheduled green flag, rain continued at Darlington Raceway. With temperatures in the low 60s and very high ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Is This The Overland 2007 Chevy Suburban of Your Dreams?
This 2007 Chevy Suburban comes with overland gear…a lot of overland gear. And it’s for sale on Craigslist for $59,000. There’s a lot to digest in the posting, so we’ve distilled it down. Get ready. What’s Included for Your $59,000? 6-inch lift with 37×12.50R20 mud-terrain tires and KMC Rockstar wheels 2 TVs 35-gallon gas tank View the full article
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[motorsport] Virtual WRX series launched in association with Motorsport Games
The first event will be held on Sunday 31 May using the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, before continuing on to a virtual Norway, Sweden and South Africa. The Esports events will feature a mix of World RX drivers and guest drivers from other motor sport disciplines. Esports racers will also feature in the events. The top 10 gamers will compete in their own semi-finals and final that will be ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] In Ford's '80s F-Series Commercials, Trucks Dropped from the Sky and Carried Chevys
We promise these Ford truck commercials aren’t that ancient—they’re just from that long-ago old-school era of crimped hair, jelly shoes, hacky sacks, slap bracelets, leg warmers, mullets, shoulder pads, Walkmans, Cabbage Patch dolls, Micro Machines, Rubik’s Cubes, Polly Pocket, MTV, neon fanny packs, 25-cent candy bars, 15-cent stamps, disposable cameras, and two-pound cell phones. That’s View the full article
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[motorsport] Darlington Xfinity race postponed: "What’s another couple days?"
Tuesday night’s Toyota 200 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway was postponed shortly after 8 p.m. ET due to persistent heavy rains in the area. The race was to be the first for the series since the COVID-19 pandemic brought a halt to all live sports in mid-March. NASCAR has rescheduled races through late June but without fans in attendance. The race will now take place at noon ET Thursday and it ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2020 Nissan Frontier Pricing Announced
The 2020 model year is set to be quite unique for Nissan’s midsize Frontier pickup. With an all-new model coming in 2021 but a new drivetrain ready now, Nissan made the decision to outfit the current generation truck with the future generation’s drivetrain. The new 3.8L V-6 engine produces a best-in-class 310 hp and is View the full article
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Rain postpones Xfinity Series' return at Darlington
Heavy rains have postponed the Xfinity Series' return to racing at Darlington View the full article
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Kevin Harvick looks to sweep NASCAR's return at Darlington
Kevin Harvick will try for a sweep at Darlington Raceway when NASCAR runs its second Cup Series race in four days View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Feast Your Eyes on This Lifted, LS-Powered, Rare Scout SSII!
We love when you send us photos and info on your 4×4! Here’s a look at Jeff Bort’s 1977 International Scout and a Q&A with the owner. Vehicle: 1977 International Scout SSII Owner: Jeff Bort, South Pekin, Illinois Tires/Wheels 315/75R16 General Grabber/16×8 Raceline Defender Suspension Custom spring-under 4-inch lift springs Front shackle reversal Bilstein 5160 View the full article
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[motorsport] Alex Bowman: Darlington speed proves “strength” of Hendrick team
Bowman, one of three drivers to win races before the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series was put on hiatus in mid-March as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, picked up where he left off when NASCAR resumed racing Sunday at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. Bowman remained in contention throughout the race for the win, leading 41 of the 293 laps before ending up second behind eventual race winner Kevin ...Keep reading View the full article
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Primetime: NASCAR set for first Wednesday start since 1984
NASCAR's comeback from the coronavirus continues with its first Wednesday race in 36 years View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Will the New Bronco Have Solid Axles?
There has been a ton of speculation about the new 2021 Ford Bronco. Questions range from will it be a rebodied Explorer or Expedition, or a “real” off-roader, to will it have a removable hard top. Will it have tube doors? Will it do the Bronco name proud? Will it have a solid front axle? View the full article
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[motorsport] Opinion: How NASCAR led the world to arrive at the ‘new normal’
NASCAR often gets looked down upon by the international motorsport elite, given its behind-the-times vehicle technology and left-turn-dominated schedule, but that’s a snobby attitude based on ignorance of its subtleties. Aside from that, one strongpoint is its leadership team and structure. NASCAR is perhaps the most autocratic league in motorsports, being owned by a family that has steered its ...Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] How NASCAR led the world to arrive at the ‘new normal’
OPINION: Although NASCAR defied common convention and returned to racing in the middle of a global pandemic, the initial signs are that the race went - largely - without any issues, and the series must retain its scrupulous approach to safety View the full article
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[motorsport] Rain threatens to halt NASCAR's return to action
On Monday evening, NASCAR announced a schedule change, moving up the start of Tuesday’s scheduled Toyota 200 Xfinity Series race at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway to 6 p.m. ET. The race will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. The event was originally scheduled for an 8 p.m. ET start. Wednesday night, Darlington is scheduled to host a 500k Cup Series race slated for a ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Our Favorite Off-Road Tires of All Time: Staff Picks
It’s the question we’re asked most frequently: What’s your favorite off-road tire. Well, since we all drive different types of vehicles and since we all enjoy different types of terrain, you’re gonna get a variety of answers, but here’s what the staff likes and why. Ken Brubaker: Goodyear Wrangler MT/R I’ve tested a lot of View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Can Truckin Make a Toyota Highlander Cool?
While staying at home, most of us have projects in the garage or driveway, and for some of us, there might actually be some time to work on it. But for a lot of us, having the excess cash lying around to take the next step just might not be an option right now. Depending View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2017 Toyota Tundra Built to Conquer Transcontinental Trails Like a TRD Pro!
What’s it take to make a 2017 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro 4×4 ready for traveling backroads across North America? The answer is a concise list of carefully executed upgrades that make Jonathan Girard’s Tundra a formidable overland-capable backwoods bullet. Read on to see how he did it. Tundra Isn’t Just a Name Tundra isn’t just View the full article
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[motorsport] Kenseth proud of top-10 finish after “nerve-wracking” start
Kenseth drove the #42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevy to 10th place as he returned to the cockpit in place of the fired Kyle Larson, as NASCAR returned to competition following its coronavirus hiatus. Despite his lack of recent experience in the series, Cup veteran Kenseth was making his 26th top-tier start at the venue, where he won in 2013. “The first few laps were kind of nerve-racking, but then ...Keep reading View the full article