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[foxsports]
Texas, Florida eager for NASCAR to rev engines again
Texas and Florida appear to be ready to allow NASCAR races to resume without fans View the full article
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[fourwheeler] BulletProof Diesel Antenna Mount and KC M-Rack Wire Harness
We constantly scour the internet in search of the newest and coolest parts for your trucks. This week, we’re taking a look at two products that are near and dear to our hearts, which we think you’ll love too. BulletProof Diesel Billet Aluminum Antenna Mount Drilling holes in your truck sucks. Nobody likes doing it, View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Ford F-150 Raptor KC M-Rack and Gravity Pro-6 Lights Install
The whole “overland” craze has exploded in popularity over the course of the past several years and is currently showing no signs of slowing down. Eager to jump on that bandwagon, we decided early on in the build process of our first-generation 2013 Ford F-150 Raptor this was the direction in which we’d be taking View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Ford Pickup Loyalty, ’55 Chevy Truck Project, Prototype Trailer, and More
Ford Fan I had a light blue ’92, regular cab, shortbed, Styleside 4×4. I lifted it a bit, and it ran amazing. I wish I still had it. The 300 had tons of torque. Not fast, but I’m a truck guy not a car guy. I now own an ’04 F-150. It has the 5.4, View the full article
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[motorsport] Texas becomes latest track to stake a claim for NASCAR's return
As some states begin to consider lifting or amending stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has become a near bidding-war on which will be the first to host NASCAR events when real racing resumes. On Monday afternoon, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott posted a message on his Twitter account saying he had spoken with NASCAR officials and hoped to announce a return to racing at Texas ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] World Rallycross forced to defer electric plans until 2022
The decision was made by a World Motor Sport Council e-vote on Monday, and follows FIA announcements that new regulations for Formula 1 and Formula E would also be pushed back. Electric cars built using twin-motor, four-wheel drive kits produced by Austrian firm Kreisel had been due to race together with conventional internal combustion engine [ICE] Supercars in World RX next ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] How To: Get Your Ride in Readers’ Diesels
View Some Readers’ Diesels Here 1987 AM General Humvee, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, and More 1992 Dodge Ram W350, 1993 Ford F-150, and More 2009 Western Star 4900 FA It’s hard to believe Diesel Power and several other enthusiasts’ brands owned by the MotorTrend Group, have been operating as “digital only” for nearly half a year already. The company’s View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Dirt Every Day Dunkin Dodge Refresh
“Hey, it’s a Dodge!” I guarantee that’s what every Dodge guy or gal said when Fred and Dave procured an old Dodge farm truck to drive into a lake for the “Dunkin’ Dodge” episode. They hit the water so hard that the plastic grille fractured and fell off. And that’s where the new episode of View the full article
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[motorsport] North Carolina governor holds brake on NASCAR racing resumption
In the last week, five Republican N.C. senators called on N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper (D) to allow NASCAR to resume live racing events beginning at Charlotte Motor Speedway next month but without fans present. To do so, however, would require Cooper to amend his executive order closing non-essential businesses and reducing the size of gatherings to 10 people due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All of the ...Keep reading View the full article
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[foxsports]
As NASCAR eyes an on-track return, the quest to race could outweigh fairness
NASCAR has announced plans to get back on the track starting in May. But there are still questions to be answered about how it all plays out. View the full article
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[motorsport] Who can topple Byron and other sim racing pros in eNASCAR?
William Byron, whose NASCAR path originated with iRacing, won his second consecutive race in the esports series, navigating an effective tire strategy to in at the virtual Richmond (Va.) Raceway on Sunday. The series’ first two winners were Cup veteran Denny Hamlin and Timmy Hill, both of whom are accomplished drivers on the virtual racing circuit. Meanwhile, some of the Cup series’ most ...Keep reading View the full article
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[foxsports]
With William Byron's second straight iRacing win, when will NASCAR get its first virtual upset?
Nothing against William Byron or the other iRacing gurus, but the question remains: when will we see an unexpected winner break through in eNASCAR? View the full article
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[foxsports]
Byron wins 2nd NASCAR virtual race in a drama-free event
Drivers were on their best behavior in NASCAR's latest virtual race and no one did anything to get fired or lose a sponsor View the full article
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[motorsport] William Byron wins second straight Pro Invitational race
Bobby Labonte, Landon Cassill, Daniel Suarez and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were able to transfer into the main event through the last-chance-qualifier, setting the 30-car field. In qualifying, Ryan Preece earned pole position ahead of Cassill and led the early laps, which went caution free. The first yellow flew on Lap 26 when Chris Buescher's steering wheel disconnected and he collected Kevin ...Keep reading View the full article
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[foxsports]
Relive the iRacing Pro Invitational Series at Virtual Richmond
We've got ourselves the first two-time winner in iRacing! William Byron wins the iRacing Pro Invitational Series at Virtual Richmond! View the full article
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[foxsports]
iRacing Pro Invitational Series at Virtual Richmond – follow live
We're back for the iRacing Pro Invitational Series at virtual Richmond Raceway! Follow all the action of race day in week four! View the full article
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[motorsport] Josh Berry cruises to Saturday Night Thunder eNASCAR win
Berry, who competes in Late Models for JR Motorsports, grabbed the lead from Anthony Alfredo with 14 of 125 laps remaining and held off Ty Majeski for the win at virtual Richmond (Va.) Raceway. Berry, driving the No. 88 Chevrolet, ended up leading 106 laps and was not seriously challenged at the finish. “It was a good race. I felt like I was pretty good. You know me and Ty were pretty ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Star names sign up for inaugural World Rallycross Esports event
Reigning World RX Champion Timmy Hansen, two-time series winner Johan Kristoffersson and Dirt Rally 2.0 World Series Champion Killian Dall’olmo head the bill for World RX’s first Esports Invitational. The concept has been created to replace real-life rounds of the World RX series that have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and kicks off this weekend at the Catalunya RX circuit in ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 1996 GMC Jimmy With Coilovers, 37s, and 1-ton Axles, Crushing It at KOH 2020
We could tell from the 1996 GMC Jimmy’s sheetmetal that Sam Fabian of Pennington, New Jersey, wheeled his machine—hard. We caught up with Sam on the lakebed at King of the Hammers 2020 (KOH2020) where he gave us the rundown on what makes his Jimmy work. Sam’s 1996 GMC Jimmy was passed around his family View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Installing a 6.5-Inch Lift on a GM 2500HD
One of our favorite trucks to get our hands on is a late(ish)-model GM truck. With a rich aftermarket of just about anything you can imagine, the sky is really the limit once we get one in our possession. In this case, a pristine 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4×4 landed in our lap, and we View the full article
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[motorsport] Kevin Harvick "going to have fun" with his eNASCAR debut
Harvick, the 2014 series champion, will make his first start in the eNASCAR Pro Invitational Series race Sunday at the virtual Richmond (Va.) Raceway (1 p.m. ET, Fox Sports). The Pro Invitational Series features past and present Cup Series drivers and emulates the original 2020 Cup schedule. Harvick, 44, had no prior experience in iRacing and only recently got a simulator set up at his home ...Keep reading View the full article
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[foxsports]
Virtual racing drama dulls shine on popular NASCAR platform
The iRacing experiment was an immediate and initial success for both NASCAR and IndyCar View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Nissan’s New V-6 and 2021 Nissan Frontier Hints: Episode 117 of The Truck Show Podcast
On This Week’s Show: Fun Haver Vaughn Gittin, Jr. Nissan’s Melaina Vasko 2020 Nissan Frontier and 2021 Nissan Frontier Get conversationally sideways with professional fun-haver Vaughn Gittin, Jr. and hear about his path from IT guy to championship racer and owner of RTR vehicles. Find out more about the all-new drivetrain coming to the 2020 View the full article
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[fourwheeler] You Need This E-Bike for Your Next Adventure
If you’re at all tuned in to the world of e-bikes, you’ve likely heard of the stylish newcomer, Super73 (or, maybe you saw their display at Four Wheeler Adventure Expo last month). Offering six different models of moto-inspired electric bikes, there’s a ride for everyone. Known for their easily modifiable, customizable style, no two Super73 View the full article
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[fourwheeler] There’s a Willys Pickup, Jeep CJ-6, and Dana 60 Axle in This Social Distance Shop Shelter
With the rat race finally slowed to a snail’s pace, every day can be garage workshop day! We give credit where credit is due. Our friends at HOT ROD came up with a good idea and asked their viewers to share video of all those cool projects, organized shelves, cleaned tool chests, and swept floors View the full article