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[autosport] NASCAR news: Wallace to skip Talladega eNASCAR race over sim racing "burn out"
Bubba Wallace has decided not to participate in this weekend's eNASCAR Pro Invitational event as long stints of sim racing leave him feeling "burnt out" View the full article
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[motorsport] "Burnt out" Bubba Wallace pulls out of Talladega eNASCAR race
On Friday evening, Wallace a posted a series of messages on his Twitter account, in which he said he decided not to run in Sunday’s eNASCAR Pro Invitational event at the virtual Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway (1 p.m. ET, Fox Sports). He said, “Seen some peeps ask why I'm not on the list for Sundays race. @iRacing is the best in the biz no doubt about it.. I just simply get burnt out after a ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Custom: Pros and Cons
The 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Custom came to us with a gas-powered 6.6L V-8, 20-inch wheels, body-color exterior trim, and a six-speed automatic transmission, and we put it to work on the highway, dunes, mud, snow, and more over our week-long 2020 Pickup Truck of the Year test. What’s Hot Lots of truck for View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Denali Duramax: Tested on the Road and Trail
The 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Dualie boasted 6.6 liters of Duramax diesel power and two more tires in its rearend than usual in our test. See how this dualie fared on- and off-road in the 2020 Pickup Truck of the Year test. What’s Hot More than 30,000 pounds of towing capacity Downright surprising View the full article
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[fourwheeler] How to Put a Manual Transmission behind a Cadillac V-8
The 425, 472, and 500 Cadillac engines of the late 1960s and ‘70s were luxury items meant to provide tons of gooey torque to get those land yachts moving, while still delivering as smooth a driving experience as possible. Part of delivering that velvety driving experience was equipping the vehicles these engines came in with View the full article
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[autosport] NASCAR hiatus extended amid North Carolina state restrictions
NASCAR races remain on hiatus as North Carolina, the state where most Cup Series teams are based, has extended its stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 1976 International Scout Terra Suntanner
The 1976 International Scout Terra Suntanner 4×4 featured here belongs to Tom Thayer, who has a world-class collection of rare Scouts and IH trucks. Only a handful of original Suntanners have survived, and not only is this one the nicest known survivor, it’s probably the earliest known survivor. Its entire history is known. It was View the full article
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[fourwheeler] A Willys Pickup, SWAG Press Brake, and YouTube Studio in this Social Distance Shop Shelter
When we put the call out for Four Wheeler Network audience to share their shops in which they’re sheltering in place, Pat Soffee from Temecula, California, answered in less than 24 hours with a nicely done tour of his sweet three-car garage that holds a little bit of everything a 4×4 gearhead could want. Pat’s View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR remains shut down as N.C. governor extends order
N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday extended his executive order closing non-essential businesses and prohibiting groups of 10 or more until May 8. It was originally set to expire on April 29. The order covers race team shops as the vast majority of NASCAR teams have their shops based in North Carolina, and are not classified as “essential businesses.” Cooper said: “It’s important to ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Four Wheeler Adventure Expo 2020: Masterpost of ALL the Action
The Four Wheeler Adventure Expo 2020 was the place to be for anyone looking to get into the backcountry. On March 7-8, more than 10,000 participants joined 120 exhibitors to pack the Orange County Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California, for a weekend of adventure-oriented fun. If you were there, you might see View the full article
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[fourwheeler] GM’s 2.8L Duramax Diesel…Discontinued?!
More on GM’s 2.8L Duramax Diesel The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Loses Base Model, Gains Huge Price Increase Seven Interesting Facts on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax Diesel Just when midsize-truck enthusiasts were really becoming “one” with GM’s 2.8L Duramax LWN I-4 engine, it appears the torquey turbodiesel may be going away, along with the optional 3.6L View the full article
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Most notable last dances in NASCAR history
Michael Jordan isn't the only professional athlete to have a notable final season. Here are our top 10 last dances in NASCAR history. View the full article
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[motorsport] Jeff Gordon to make NASCAR return (virtually) at Talladega
During Wednesday night’s broadcast of “Wednesday Night iRacing” on Fox Sports 1, Gordon said he was going to participate in Sunday’s eNASCAR Pro Invitational Series race, the fifth in the series which is taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic. The race will be broadcast on Fox Sports at 1 p.m. ET Sunday. “Man, I’m going to give it a try,” Gordon, 48, said. “We’ve been ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Plugging In With Nikola CEO Trevor Milton – The Truck Show Podcast, Episode 118
On This Week’s Show: Nikola CEO Trevor Milton Get ready for the most interesting interview you didn’t know you needed to hear. From a single statement during his childhood that shaped his passion to experiencing heart-wrenching losses and failures in life, entrepreneur and Nikola CEO Trevor Milton never gave up his dream of changing the View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave First Drive
When Jeep launched the Gladiator for 2020, it hit the market with all standard Jeep offerings: Sport, Overland (analogous to Sahara on Wrangler), and the Rubicon. However, there was a hole in the lineup, and we knew it wouldn’t be long before Jeep jumped into the field of performance midsize pickup with a variant aimed View the full article
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[fourwheeler] It’s Time to Binge Watch Top Gear!
I have been a big Top Gear fan for nearly as long as I can remember. If you have to ask what Top Gear is, I don’t think we can be friends. And before we get too far off course, I’m talking about the original British version of the show that aired on the BBC View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 LTZ: Pros and Cons
The 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 LTZ received a suite of upgrades, making it more equipped than ever to tame heavy loads and trails. Read on to see how it fared during the 2020 Pickup Truck of the Year test. What’s Hot 6L of growling diesel power New Allison-branded 10-speed transmission BedSteps and CornerSteps grant easy View the full article
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[motorsport] Logano to star in next round of Supercars Eseries
Supercars’ esports championship has attracted several high-profile drivers from international series so far, with Formula 1 star Max Verstappen taking part in the second round and IndyCar title-winner Will Power making a wildcard appearance in Wednesday’s Bathurst event. Now another Penske driver in the form of Logano has signed up on a one-off basis, the 29-year-old joining the full field ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 1999 Ford Ranger on 42s with Coilovers and 1-Ton Axles
Tim Nichols had his 1999 Ford Ranger cross-rutted, stuck in two-wheel drive, and he was banging on the limiter. First gear, reverse, first, reverse, thinking, “No way am I getting pulled out by my buddy’s Toyota,” as he tried to rock his way free of the muddy mess. That’s when reverse exploded. But that’s the View the full article
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[motorsport] eNASCAR Heat Pro League gears up for second season
The league, a collaboration among Motorsport Games, NASCAR and the Race Team Alliance, features 14 eNASCAR teams and is played on NASCAR Heat 4, the newest iteration of the NASCAR video game franchise. Each team features one Xbox player and one PlayStation 4 player. The 2020 season gets underway at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday as the Xbox and PS4 players kick off the first four-race segment with 50 laps ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] We Wood If We Could! Check Out This Astonishing Wooden Ford Raptor!
Talent. Passion. Practice. When they combine perfectly, you can get a masterpiece—which is what we’re tempted to call this super-rad 2020 Ford Raptor F-150 carved out of wood by the hands of a skilled woodworker. While more than a few of us can’t even draw a recognizable truck for stick figures, this guy whittled one View the full article
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[foxsports]
With golf, NASCAR, tennis, and more, the return of sports seems to be drawing close
Sports that can — those that don't require close quarters, like golf, darts, tennis, and racing — all have plans to return to action very soon. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Show Us Your Off-Road Survival Kit Contents
We briefly highlighted some of the things we always bring with us when we’re heading deep into the wilderness. Even if we’re only planning on making a one- or two-day trip, we’ve been playing in this off-road realm long enough to know that major mechanical breakdowns, unintended maladies, and unforeseen circumstances can make monkeys of View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Jeep Moab Concepts and Jeep Production Vehicles
Every year for the past 10 years or so, Jeep Corporate has shown up with a half dozen or so concept vehicles designed and built by lead designer Mark Allen with a crack crew of vehicle enthusiast fabricators who help the concepts come to. These rigs are one of the things that help make this View the full article
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[autosport] Several circuits in talks about holding NASCAR events in May
Several circuits are lobbying to stage the resumption of the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series as soon as May despite current coronavirus-forced lockdowns View the full article