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[motorsport] World RX resumes 2020 campaign with three double-headers
The first three events of the rescheduled campaign, that was confirmed by the World Motor Sport Council on Friday, in Sweden, Finland and Latvia will all double-up to host individual points-scoring rounds on both Saturday and Sunday, instead of the traditional single event run over two days format. World RX promoter IMG had already announced plans to run a double-header at in Abu Dhabi as the ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR: If hate crime is suspected, we’ll do the same again
Speaking to media following the FBI learning that the noose discovered in the Talladega garage stall of Bubba Wallace, the only African American in NASCAR, was in fact a pull-down loop for the garage door, Phelps said NASCAR would initiate the same investigation if something similar is suspected of being a racist act in future. “For us at NASCAR, this is the best result we could hope for,” ...Keep reading View the full article
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NASCAR President Steve Phelps’ reaction to FBI conclusion of Bubba Wallace Talladega investigation
Tuesday, the FBI concluded its investigation into a possible hate crime being committed against Bubba Wallace at Talladega Superspeedway. NASCAR President Steve Phelps provides his thoughts on the outcome and speaks on how this ordeal has brought the NASCAR family closer than ever. View the full article
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[autosport] FBI concludes noose in NASCAR driver Wallace's garage not hate crime
An FBI investigation into the noose found in the garage stall of NASCAR Cup driver Bubba Wallace at Talladega has concluded that no hate crime had been committed View the full article
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NASCAR Race Hub reacts to FBI’s conclusion of Bubba Wallace Talladega investigation
NASCAR Race Hub reacts to the news that the FBI revealed from its investigation that there was no hate crime committed against Bubba Wallace at Talladega Superspeedway. View the full article
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[motorsport] FBI: No crime committed as garage door rope mistaken for noose
The pull down rope on Bubba Wallace's garage stall door, fashioned in a way that resembles a noose, led NASCAR to investigate the incident and involve the FBI. The following is a joint statement from U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp Jr. regarding the incident and their investigation: “On Monday, fifteen FBI special agents conducted numerous interviews ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Is the International MXT 4x4 the Most eXtreme Truck? We Think So.
What’s almost a foot wider than a Humvee, almost a foot taller than a Ram Power Wagon, consumes a fleet of Jeep Gladiators for lunch, holds its own in a military setting, and can be privately owned by Average Joe alongside his Toyota RAV4? An International MXT, of course, which just might be the most View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2020 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro – Daily Driven
Since Toyota first introduced the TRD Pro trim on Tacoma in 2015, consumers have been clamoring for more and more off-road-specific models. Alongside Tacoma, Toyota also launched a TRD Pro version of 4Runner (which, at the time, shared suspension bits with Tacoma) and Tundra. Through the subsequent years, Toyota has continued to update and improve View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2021 Ford F-150 Reveal: Watch the Livestream HERE!
If there’s one perk to these strange times in which we’re living, it’s that new-vehicle unveils that were once exclusive to writer schmoes like us are now open to the general public via livestreams. Witness Ford opening up its razzle-dazzle reveal of the 2021 Ford F-150 lineup of half-ton pickup trucks. On Thursday, June 25 View the full article
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Column: NASCAR rallies around Wallace in poignant moment
Column: NASCAR rallies around Wallace in poignant moment View the full article
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Corey LaJoie gave Bubba Wallace a much-needed assist at Talladega on Monday
Monday's GEICO 500 at Talladega was all about Bubba Wallace, evidenced by Corey LaJoie's in-race support of his longtime friend. View the full article
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Corey LaJoie gave Bubba Wallace a much-needed assist at Talladega on Monday
Monday's GEICO 500 at Talladega was all about Bubba Wallace, evidenced by Corey LaJoie's in-race support of his longtime friend. View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR drivers welcomed return of 'cheering' fans at Talladega
Monday’s rain-delayed GEICO 500 was the second race since NASCAR returned to action during the COVID-19 pandemic on May 17 to host fans. Around 1,000 guests – members of the military and their families – were allowed to attend the June 14 race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Up to 5,000 fans were allowed at Talladega and a significant number still showed up when Sunday’s race was ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Reader Emails: Homebuilt Jeep J2000, Off-Road Communications, A 15-Year-Old’s Project Ford F-250, and More
Ford Fan I first want to thank you for your fantastic articles. They grab my interest, and I can’t stop reading. Honestly, I read them over and over again. Anyways, I’m a huge Ford fan. I’m 51 and only on my third F-150. I started with an F-150 for my first truck after owning a 1975 View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Flatfender vs. CJ vs. Wrangler
OK, so the title to this story is sort of misleading because many flatfenders were technically CJs. But CJs technically weren’t used by the military. And to convolute things more, Wrangler generations are far from the same. In fact, the first-generation YJ Wrangler has about as much in common with the WWII flatfender than it View the full article
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Chris Broussard: It was very emotional to see NASCAR drivers rally behind Bubba Wallace
Chris Broussard joins Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes to talk NASCAR after drivers rallied behind Bubba Wallace after a noose was found in the racer's garage. Broussard explains why the sentiment was important, and why it is so great to see such a showing of support in troubling times. View the full article
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[motorsport] Why NASCAR’s support for Wallace was a huge moment for the sport
It started slowly, a gathering of Cup Series drivers, first a few, then them all, surrounding the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet where it sat in the starting grid line on pit road before the start of the rain-delayed race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. Soon the collective group found their cause – slowing pushing the No. 43, along with its regular driver Bubba Wallace, out of ...Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] Wallace: NASCAR is changing and I'm still smiling
Bubba Wallace is certain NASCAR "is changing" after being the victim of a racist attack when a noose was found in his garage, as he claimed 14th place at Talladega Superspeedway to take a career-best finish View the full article
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California raceway president says noose found in tree
A makeshift noose was found hanging from a tree at the Sonoma Raceway in California and officials said they were investigating the incident View the full article
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[motorsport] Bubba Wallace after Talladega: "This sport is changing"
Many eyes were on Wallace after a noose was found in his garage stall Sunday, following his vocal support for the 'Black Lives Matter' movement and NASCAR's banning of the Confederate flag from all events. NASCAR has confirmed that the FBI is investigating the incident as they look to find the perpetrator(s) and "eliminate them from the sport." Before the green flag in Monday's rain-delayed ...Keep reading View the full article
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HIGHLIGHTS: Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway | NASCAR on FOX
Full highlights from Monday's Geico 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. View the full article
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[motorsport] Ryan Blaney wins at Talladega in spectacular photo finish
Kevin Harvick took the white flag as the leader but Blaney got some help from Ricky Stenhouse and powered into the lead then furiously blocked Erik Jones to hang on to the victory at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. The win is Blaney’s first this season, as all three Team Penske drivers have won at least one race this season. It’s his second consecutive victory at Talladega – and Blaney ...Keep reading View the full article
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Jimmie Johnson gets turned by Kevin Harvick as he makes late run at Talladega
Following some leaders running low on fuel, 7-time champion Jimmie Johnson made a late run to the front, looking for his first win of the season. However, Kevin Harvick got inside of him and spun him out, costing him a shot at the win. View the full article
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FINAL LAP: Ryan Blaney repeats at Talladega, wins by a nose amidst crash in final seconds
A hectic final lap at Talladega saw several drivers come together on the last straightaway with the checkered flag in sight. Somehow, Ryan Blaney was able to hold everyone else off from the front position and win his second straight race at Talladega by the thinnest of margins. View the full article
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[autosport] NASCAR Talladega: Blaney takes frantic win in photo finish
Ryan Blaney has scored a first NASCAR Cup Series win of the season for Team Penske in the rescheduled Talladega race, pipping Ricky Stenhouse Jr in overtime at the superspeedway View the full article