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Radioactive: Kentucky – “Beautiful track. Beautiful weather. Ready to go.” | NASCAR RACE HUB
"Radioactive" from Sunday's Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway for the NASCAR Cup Series. View the full article
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[motorsport] All-Star Race and NASCAR Open starting lineups
The All-Star Race will run at the Bristol short track for the first time every Wednesday. Joining the 16 drivers already locked into the event will be the winners from Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 of the Open race. The Fan Vote recipient will fill out the 20th and final position on the grid. All-Star Race Starting Lineup Starting ...Keep readingView the full article
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[fourwheeler] Off-Road Spec Sheet Shootout: Ford Bronco vs. Jeep Wrangler
We haven’t driven the Bronco yet, so we thought we’d have a little fun with spec charts to see how the Bronco and Wrangler stack up against each other on paper. To keep things fair, we’ll look at both the two-door and the four-door version of the 2021 Ford Bronco with the Sasquatch package and View the full article
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[fourwheeler] See Why This 1976 Ford Bronco Sold for Nearly $200,000 at Barrett-Jackson
The Barrett-Jackson July 2020 online auction is still happening, and the hot vehicles are selling quickly. Take, for example, this superb 1976 Ford Bronco sold as Lot 148. Sometimes at these vehicle auctions you see a feeding frenzy at the auction block in which a classic vehicle in dubious mechanical condition is made to look View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2021 Ford Bronco Sasquatch Package Explained: Yes, You Can Get 35-Inch Tires on the Base Bronco
With its body-on-frame underpinnings, standard four-wheel drive, and torque-rich turbocharged engine, the base 2021 Ford Bronco is a formidable off-road machine right out of the box. But let’s say you want even more off-road capability from the Blue Oval’s new SUV while still staying within a budget outside, say, the higher-end 2021 Bronco Wildtrak. Enter the Sasquatch package. View the full article
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[motorsport] Mikkelsen hopes Pirelli role can lead to WRC return
October's Wales Rally GB was the last time Mikkelsen competed in the category, bringing the curtain down on a turbulent two-year stint with Hyundai. He was replaced by reigning champion Ott Tanak in the Korean manufacturer's line-up for this year. Mikkelsen beat other out-of-contract drivers to land the Pirelli role, as five-time WRC event winner Kris Meeke, New Zealander Hayden ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Mikkelsen hopes Pirelli role can lead to WRC return
October's Wales Rally GB was the last time Mikkelsen competed in the category, bringing the curtain down on a turbulent two-year stint with Hyundai. He was replaced by reigning champion Ott Tanak in the Korean manufacturer's line-up for this year. Mikkelsen beat other out-of-contract drivers to land the Pirelli role, as five-time WRC event winner Kris Meeke, New Zealander Hayden ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] The First Mods You Should Do to the 2021 Ford Bronco
The 2021 Ford Bronco is finally here, and it is amazing! With such versatility baked in from the factory, it’s hard to imagine a situation where the new Bronco would need to be modified. However, we’re never ones to underestimate people’s inherent desire for personalization. Thankfully, Ford has recognized this as well and has said View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2021 Ford Bronco First Look
The horse is out of the barn and off to the (off-road) races!!! OK, bad cliches aside, the new Bronco, after years of rumor, speculation, and anticipation, has been sprung, and it is every bit as impressive as we hoped it would be. So let’s get those burning questions out of the way. Yes, it View the full article
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[fourwheeler] The Long Awaited and Much Rumored “Baby Bronco” Is Finally Here!
Although the introduction of the all-new 2021 Ford Bronco has undoubtedly stole the show, equally as impressive is the all-new 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. Positioned as a little brother to the larger Bronco, the Bronco Sport is a subcompact SUV that’s just as focused on off-road capability as its larger sibling. Available only as a View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 7.3L Ford "Godzilla" Gasoline Crate Engine Just Dropped - Episode 129 of The Truck Show Podcast
On This Week’s Show: SoCal Mini Truck Council Meet Crystal Wiken from BOLT Lock Ford’s 7.3L Gasser Lightning relives his Mini Truckin’ youth at the Southern California Mini Truck Council’s meetup, Crystal Wiken from BOLT Lock tells us all about one of the greatest automotive products of all time, and Ford just dropped the mighty View the full article
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[motorsport] DiBenedetto: "I've never been this comfortable and confident"
DiBenedetto, 28, turned in a strong run in Sunday’s Cup Series race at Kentucky Speedway, rebounding from the loss of track position due to poorly timed cautions during green-flag pit stops to become a contender for the win on the final lap. Having worked his way up to eighth by the final caution, DiBenedetto gave a big push to Cole Custer on the final two-lap restart to help propel him into ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 1998 Jeep Wrangler With I-4 Engine Pulls an Overland Trailer Across North America!
Yes, this four-cylinder 1998 Jeep Wrangler pulls an overland trailer across the Unites States, and it does so in style. Paul Dickinson has owned a few Jeeps including a 1946 Willys and a 1956 Willys truck. This one, however, is his most recent venture into seven-slotted vehicles, and we saw it in action at the View the full article
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Column: Wallace deserves a slot in NASCAR's All-Star race
Column: Wallace deserves a slot in NASCAR's All-Star race View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Buying an Early CJ-5
About a year ago I bought this basket case early 1962 CJ-5. I can’t recommend you do what I did, ’cause this thing is rough, but know that if I could do it again today, I’d buy this Jeep just the same. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I have a Jeep View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Restomod 1969 Ford F-100 Online Auction at Barrett-Jackson
We’re still watching the Barrett-Jackson July 2020 online auction and taking guesses at how much we think some of the restored and restomod 4x4s will fetch. One that jumped off the online auction catalog was this farm fresh 1969 Ford F-100. Well, we suppose it was farm fresh before the complete restoration and modifications were View the full article
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[motorsport] Cole Custer's rookie season produces "unimaginable" first win
Transitioning from any of NASCAR’s lower series up to Cup is a tall order – the competition is much higher, both in driver talent and team resources, the races are longer and many of the tracks unfamiliar. This season has been especially more difficult with the COVID-19 pandemic. Ever since NASCAR restarted its season in May after a two-month hiatus, all race weekends have been held without ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Installing a Custom Grille & Halo Headlights on a 2004 Ford F-250
When people start talking about the customization of heavy-duty trucks, the conversation automatically veers toward either performance upgrades or lift kits. View the full article
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[autosport] Truex admits Kentucky NASCAR Cup touch took Harvick's chance to win
Martin Truex Jr admits he 'probably took away Kevin Harvick's chance to win' at the Kentucky Speedway after a thrilling last-lap NASCAR Cup duel, in which Cole Custer won out View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Jeep Teases 392ci V-8-Powered Wrangler Rubicon JL Concept
The competition may be heating up, but Jeep isn’t ceding anything to those other guys across town. Today Jeep revealed the Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept, based on the idea of what a factory V-8-powered Wrangler could look like. Believe it or not, Jeep has never offered a Wrangler with a V-8 from the factory. Ever View the full article
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[motorsport] WRC changes starting order rules for Estonia return
Rally Estonia, which is making its debut on the WRC map this year, will take place over just two days, with 70 percent of the running scheduled on Saturday. This would have put championship leader Sebastien Ogier (Toyota) at a significant disadvantage over his rivals, as he would have had to open the roads for the entirety of Day 1 and therefore the majority of the rally. But the WRC has ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] WRC changes starting order rules for Estonia return
Rally Estonia, which is making its debut on the WRC map this year, will take place over just two days, with 70 percent of the running scheduled on Saturday. This would have put championship leader Sebastien Ogier (Toyota) at a significant disadvantage over his rivals, as he would have had to open the roads for the entirety of Day 1 and therefore the majority of the rally. But the WRC has ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Truex admits he 'took away Harvick's chance to win' with contact
Truex fought from the rear of the field to lead 57 laps Sunday at Kentucky. But after losing the lead for two late restarts and failing to protect the outside at the white flag, he was forced to settle for second place. In the end it was all about momentum. Truex, Kevin Harvick and Ryan Blaney battled three-wide as the field raced towards the white flag. Behind them, the No. 41 of Cole Custer ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Kevin Harvick: Final two-lap restart "got wild" at Kentucky
Harvick truly had an up-and-down day at Kentucky Speedway, one of two race courses on the current NASCAR Cup Series schedule on which he’s never won. Midway through Sunday’s race, Harvick fell as low as 24th in the field as his No. 4 Ford developed serious handling issues. Harvick found his way back into contention late in the third stage by remaining on the track as long as possible ...Keep reading View the full article
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HIGHLIGHTS: Quaker State 400 at Kentucky
Full highlights from Sunday's Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway for the NASCAR Cup Series View the full article