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[motorsport] Myatt Snider to debut in Xfinity Series in 2020 with RCR
The team announced Thursday that Snider, 24, would run a partial schedule in the Xfinity Series in 2020 with sponsorship from TaxSlayer. His first race will be the Feb. 15 season opener at Daytona International Speedway. “I am thrilled to be driving for Richard Childress Racing in 2020,” Snider said. “It’s an honor to drive for a team with such a rich history in the sport, and I’m ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] How-To: Buy the Best Tires for Your Jeep
Tires, donuts, rubber, treads—whatever you call them—they are one of the very first big decisions made when upgrading your Jeep. New tires are an important decision that should be made carefully since your Jeep will rely on them for many miles. We’re going to look at three basic types of tires that are most widely View the full article
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[motorsport] Latvia to remain on World RX calendar after all
Part of World RX since 2016, the Latvian round had been in doubt due to uncertainty over government funding for the event. Having requested more time from World RX promotor IMG to secure enough support, the RA Events-run event will take up its now-traditional slot on the calendar as the ninth round, on September 19 – 20 next year. The event name will switch from being the World RX of ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Ogier opens up on why he decided to quit Citroen
Citroen's cited Ogier's departure for Toyota, which is set to be announced on Monday, as the reason for its withdrawal from the WRC in an announcement made on Wednesday. The six-time champion was surprised at the wording of Citroen's communication, saying he was concerned about the message Citroen had sent to other competitors in the WRC. Ogier told Motorsport.com: "Maybe communication ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Extreme E car to make Dakar 2020 appearance
Ahead of its inaugural season scheduled for 2021, the XE off-road electric SUV will first participate in the shakedown ahead of January’s Dakar Rally, which will take place in Saudi Arabia for the first time in 2020. The XE car will then join the full field of competitors in the last stage - which will take place between Haradh and the Qiddiyah finishing point on January 17th. Alejandro ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Long-Term Test Third Report: 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
We’re well into our third quarter living with this ’19 Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited powered by the 2.0L turbocharged 268hp, 295–lb-ft engine. In addition to some stunning mileage numbers, great suspension performance, and a high level of interior comfort, another compliment we will heap on the winner of our 2019 Four Wheeler SUV of the Year View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Oceano (Pismo) Dunes SVRA Closing
A section of the Oceano Dunes SVRA (Pismo Dunes) on the central coast of California is closing to off-roading and camping. The decision came down November 18, 2019 from the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (APCD), claiming that the area has one of the country’s worst air quality. San Luis Obispo County’s View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR industry reacts to Jimmie Johnson's retirement
Fellow competitors and other NASCAR officials were quick to offer their thoughts about Johnson’s Hall of Fame-worthy career. Here is a sampling of the responses: Douglas Boles, president of Indianapolis Motor Speedway “Jimmie Johnson has set a standard for excellence on track that few will ever match in NASCAR history. His legend is secure with a record-tying seven Cup Series titles ...Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] Jimmie Johnson will retire from the NASCAR Cup Series at end of 2020
Seven-time NASCAR champion and Hendrick Motorsports driver Jimmie Johnson will retire from the Cup Series at the conclusion of the 2020 season View the full article
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[motorsport] Jimmie Johnson to retire from full-time competition after 2020
Johnson, one of the most successful drivers in NASCAR history, will retire from full-time competition at the conclusion of the 2020 season. The 44-year-old has won seven championships, equal with Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt for the most all-time. Five of those titles came in succession between 2006 and 2010, a NASCAR record. Johnson has also won 83 races (most among active drivers) in a ...Keep reading View the full article
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7-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson to retire after 2020
Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson says 2020 will be his final season of full-time racing View the full article
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[motorsport] Full schedule for 2020 Daytona Speedweeks
The schedule is tentative and subject to change. All times Eastern. Friday, Feb. 7 1:30-2:30 p.m. ARCA Menards Series practice 3-4 p.m. ARCA Menards Series practice Saturday, Feb. 8 11:35 a.m.-12:25 p.m. Final Clash practice 12:30 p.m. ARCA Menards Series qualifying 1:35-2:25 p.m. Cup Series practice 3-3:50 p.m. Cup Series practice 4:45 p.m. ARCA Menards ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Citroen boss explains reasons behind WRC exit
But was it that simple? Citroen team principal Pierre Budar spoke exclusively to Motorsport.com about the other factors behind the move. Were the WRC calendar, its profile or the regulations elements in Citroen's decision? For sure it's part of the problem. It's also very important for a brand like Citroen to make sure the situation of the championship is in-line with its marketing ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Citroen ends WRC programme, cites Ogier's exit as reason
The French firm announced its decision on Wednesday, confirming mounting speculation of a withdrawal. Ogier and teammate Esapekka Lappi had a year left to run on their contracts, but the Frenchman’s decision to walk after a difficult season aboard the C3 WRC left Citroen with no lead driver. A statement from Citroen Racing said: “Citroen decided to withdraw from its WRC programme in 2020 ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Duramax on Horse and Buggy Wheels
The first steps in off-road truck ownership usually include installing a lift, wheels, and tires; but where in those instructions did it say to strap horse and buggy wheels on your Duramax? Well, this may be outside the realm of normalcy, but who are we to judge. Where some folks opt for the strongest, most View the full article
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[motorsport] Zane Smith joins GMS Racing's growing 2020 Truck Series roster
The team announced Tuesday Smith, 20, would compete fulltime in the Truck Series in 2020. Sponsorship and a truck number for Smith will be announced at a later date. Smith will join Brett Moffitt, Tyler Ankrum and Sheldon Creed as fulltime teammates next season. Sam Mayer will drive a fifth truck in a partial schedule. “When I got the offer from Mike Beam asking me to run a truck full-time ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] TCR race deal for WRC winner Paddon
Paddon Rallysport Group took delivery of a TCR-spec i30 earlier this year, the Kiwi using it to help sharpen his tarmac skills as he looked to work his way back to into a regular WRC seat. With testing miles at Highlands Motorsport Park, where PRG is based, under his belt, Paddon has now elected to enter the Hyundai for the first three rounds of the new TCR NZ season. It's PRG's second ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 1951 Willys Pickup Named Nugget #MTSEMA19
When searching for a decent vintage Jeep it can feel like panning for gold in a dry stream bed, but the guys from ROAMR struck the “Mother Lode” when they found this 1951 Willys pickup with the perfect patina for their 2019 SEMA show build. The truck, dubbed “Nugget,” was a mine truck for the View the full article
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[motorsport] Adam Stevens: "Kyle was hungry" for second Cup title
Of his four victories before entering the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, only one – Auto Club Speedway – came on track that featured all aspects of the new package. As the season went on, Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. each won twice on intermediate tracks and both won in the playoffs. Busch’s most recent victory came in June at Pocono Raceway. With that uncertainty, did Kyle Busch ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Mega Jeep Gallery SEMA 2019 #MTSEMA19
We logged several miles scouring the halls and grounds at the 2019 SEMA show in Las Vegas looking for every Jeep that was on display. While we may have missed a few (as there are only so many hours in a day and only a limited number of days to look), we found almost 200 View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Inkas Builds Civilian Armored Vehicle
You can now buy your own personal armored vehicle from Inkas. The company just released the first Sentry Civilian APC (armored personnel carrier). There are plenty of reasons why you would need such a vehicle: protection while traveling in dangerous cities, preparation for doomsday, and veiled transport of high level executives or celebrities, for example. View the full article
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Kyle Busch on 2019 Cup Series championship: ‘We were saving the best for last and we executed’
2019 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch sits down with Kaitlyn Vincie. View the full article
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[motorsport] Before leaving RCR, Hemric wins Cup rookie of the year
Prior to the start of the season, RCR promoted Hemric from its Xfinity Series program to drive its No. 8 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series. Two months ago, RCR announced that it would not be bringing Hemric back in 2020 for a second season. Still, his 12th-place finish in Sunday’s Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway was enough to earn him rookie of the year honors in the series over Ryan ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Four Wheeler Magazine’s Letters to the Editor
1. Any Toyota—So Long as It’s a Toyota My favorite brand has to be Toyota, and my favorite model(s) being 4Runners, Tacos, Tundras, mini-trucks, etc. My parents bought this ’94 for me in 1999 when I was 20. I’ve had it ever since and am now 40! It’s been rock solid with 250,000 on the View the full article
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[motorsport] Paul Menard, David Ragan exit the NASCAR Cup Series
Both had largely unremarkable days – Menard finished 17th for the Wood Brothers while Ragan was 27th in his Front Row Motorsports Ford. Both have elected to retire from fulltime competition but are likely to still venture into other forms of racing on occasion. “It was a hard race for everybody,” team co-owner Eddie Wood said. “There weren’t many caution flags so you really ...Keep reading View the full article