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[autosport] Honda interested in NASCAR, but would cost IndyCar, IMSA programmes
Honda is interested in joining NASCAR if budgets make sense, but a switch to the championship would likely mean the end of its IndyCar and IMSA programmes View the full article
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[motorsport] Breen replaces Mikkelsen at Hyundai for Australia
The Australian round is key for Hyundai as it chases a maiden WRC manufacturers' title, and the Korean marque will arrive 18 points clear of Toyota. Mikkelsen, who won the Coffs Harbour-based event three years ago, had initially been the preferred option for Hyundai, but an amended entry list reveals Breen and his co-driver Paul Nagle will drive the #18 i20 Coupe WRC. Breen, who joins fellow ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Ford Performance and ARB Team Up to Develop Off-Road Parts Starting with 2020 Ranger Winch-Ready Bumper
Ford Performance is teaming up with ARB 4×4 Accessories to develop off-road parts for the Ford vehicle line. ARB already has a strong line of aftermarket parts that include bumpers, roof racks, and air compressors. The first product the two companies collaborated on is a winch-ready front bumper for the 2020 Ford Ranger. The ARB View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR Cup/Xfinity Texas playoff weekend schedule
The schedule is subject to change. All times local. Friday, November 1 1:05 p.m. - 1:55 p.m. NXS 1st Practice (NBCSN) 2:05 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. MENCS 1st Practice (NBCSN) 3:05 p.m. - 3:55 p.m. NXS Final Practice (NBC Sports App) 4:05 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. MENCS Final Practice (NBC Sports App) Saturday, November 2 4:35 p.m. NXS Qualifying (CNBC & NBC Sports App) 6:05 p.m. MENCS ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Stewart says Button’s interest in NASCAR is “great for our sport”
Stewart, who is a co-owner of the Stewart-Haas Racing team that fields four cars in NASCAR’s premier Monster Energy Cup Series, said that Button’s tweet is a reflection of the growing positivity about the sport’s future. From the editor, also read: Opinion: The new manufacturer NASCAR really needs Honda, with whom Button has long been aligned and raced for in ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Ostberg's Citroen WRC outing called off with title decided
Ostberg has been developing Citroen’s second-tier C3 R5 car this season after he was dropped from Citroen’s top WRC line-up in favour of Rally Finland winner Esapekka Lappi and six-time champion Ogier. However, Ostberg looked to have been given a last-minute 2019 reprieve, Citroen entering the Norwegian in the top class in Australia to help Sebastien Ogier’s title chances in the final ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Can Harvick make it three 'clutch moments' in a row at Texas?
Harvick has won the last two fall races at Texas, and both victories advanced Harvick into the Championship 4 at Homestead-Miami Speedway to compete for the series title. The win-and-advance format of playoffs began with the 2014 season. Two wins in 33 starts may not stand out, but their significance certainly has. And so would a third straight win in the Texas playoff race on Sunday as it ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] The Ultimate Ford E-350: A Van Evolution 8 Years in the Making
Long before minivans ruled the roadways and folks were strapping tents to their roofs, fullsize vans were king. It didn’t matter if you were a tradesman, hippy, or wide-eyed adventurer, a fullsize van could be easily adapted to fit your needs. With the explosion of overlanding in recent years, it’s no surprise that we’ve seen View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Sideways: Readers’ Wheeling Carnage, Whoops and More
We Want Your Photos! Busted trail carnage (we do like the gnarly breakage) Family-vacation-in-a-Jeep experience, especially if it’s vintage or parked in front of a monument or noteworthy thingy (like, tallest-whatever-in-your-home-state) Vintage military Jeeps, especially when they’re old-timey with your old-timey relatives And, of course, sunk/stuck/rolled/drowned Jeeps Be sure to send us the high-resolution version View the full article
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[motorsport] WRC champion Tanak's Hyundai switch announced
Motorsport.com broke the news the Estonian would leave his current team Toyota at the end of this season last week. The recently-crowned World Rally champion joins Thierry Neuville, Dani Sordo and Sebastien Loeb for the Korean manufacturer's 2020 WRC campaign. Tanak, who took a maiden world title with second place and a stunning powerstage win at last week's Rally of Spain, said: "I am ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Parts Rack: Cool New Products for Your 4x4
Freight Light Harbor Freight Tools introduces Roadshock high‐performance LED lighting. The new LED lights are said to provide the brightest, most dependable light for nighttime off‐roading and other challenging weather conditions. All Roadshock LED lights feature a lightweight die-cast aluminum housing with a high‐impact polycarbonate lens. Each light is IP67-rated, making it dust‐tight and waterproof. View the full article
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[motorsport] Brandon Jones to remain with JGR's Xfinity program
Jones has competed full-time in the Xfinity Series for the last four seasons, winning for the first time earlier this month at Kansas. He joined JGR prior to the 2018 season, placing ninth in the standings that year. “I couldn’t be happier to be back and race in 2020 with Joe Gibbs Racing,” stated Brandon Jones. “I am very proud of my team and the huge strides and experience we have ...Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] Chevrolet introduces new Camaro model for 2020 NASCAR Cup Series
Chevrolet will compete in the NASCAR Cup Series next season with an updated version of its Camaro, the ZL1 1LE View the full article
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[motorsport] Chevrolet unveils revised Camaro ZL1 for Cup Series
The manufacturer announced Thursday that its teams in the Cup Series in 2020 will field the Camaro ZL1 1LE, which it calls the “fastest, most track-capable production Camaro ever.” “The ZL1 1LE is the highest performer within the Camaro production-car lineup,” said Jim Campbell, Chevrolet’s U.S. vice president of Performance and Motorsports. “We took lessons from the production car ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Mopar Debuts Custom Ram Rebel OTG Concept at 2019 SEMA
Mopar is bringing a customized Ram 1500 Rebel concept to the 2019 SEMA show in Las Vegas. The build is called Ram Rebel 1500 OTG, which stands for “off the grid.” The build focuses on the up-and-coming overland market and features the latest Mopar aftermarket parts available for the Ram Rebel. Straight from the factory, View the full article
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[fourwheeler] FourWheeler 1.4: Full-Float Axles for a 1989 Dodge Ramcharger
The FourWheeler show is now available on the MotorTrend App, the only subscription streaming service dedicated entirely to the motoring world. Sign up for a free trial to start binge watching right now! FourWheeler Show Description: If it has wheels and goes off road, Ian Johnson will work on it! In FourWheeler we work on View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Wrapping Up Loose Ends on Our 1969 Bronco Project
Christian Hazel peereth down from on high (no, not that kind of high, you silly potheads, but rather his comically tall editor-in-chief desk) and sayeth to lowly Tech Editor Verne Simons, “Verne, I command thee to wrap up this never-ending Bronco build within no more than two final articles or else I shall smite you View the full article
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[motorsport] Honda “would jump at chance” to enter NASCAR if it “makes sense”
American Honda’s current top-line motorsport programs are engine supply in the IndyCar Series, and a dual program – via its luxury and performance brand Acura – in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Series. During the IMSA finale at Road Atlanta’s Petit Le Mans, Motorsport.com asked Art St. Cyr – who was Honda Performance Development president until April, and is now VP and business head ...Keep reading View the full article
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Truex quietly rolling toward a 2nd NASCAR championship
Marti Truex Jr. moved teams this season but has quietly put together a strong run toward a 2nd NASCAR championship View the full article
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[motorsport] Truex finds himself in "new territory" at Homestead this year
Of course he’s been a frequent visitor of late as a member of the Championship 4 at Homestead-Miami Speedway with the opportunity to win the series title. This year will be his fourth appearance in the title race in the last five years and he came away with his first Cup series championship in 2017. This time, however, Truex will appear by virtue of a “free pass” of sorts. His victory ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Nurburgring added to 2020 World Rallycross calendar
The calendar was announced following an FIA Off-Road Commission meeting on Wednesday. The British round at Silverstone and the Canadian round at Trois-Rivieres have been dropped from the schedule. The Nurburgring previously held Internations Cup rallycross events in the early 1990s, and will be the third German circuit to host World RX, following rounds held at the traditional Estering venue ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Tanak exit could trigger Toyota bid for Ogier
Ogier tested the Yaris WRC in 2016 after Volkswagen’s withdrawal from the WRC, but signed for M-Sport, where he added two more titles in a Ford Fiesta WRC. The six-time champion joined Citroen on a two-year deal last season and has one year remaining on that agreement, after which he has said he will retire from the sport. When asked about his future after Rally Spain, Ogier said ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2020 Ford Super Duty Builds: 5 Customized for SEMA 2019
We know the impressive numbers produced by the 2020 Ford Super Duty F-Series pickup and have even had gasoline and Power Stroke diesel versions on Truck Trend’s recent Pickup Truck of the Year test. However, it’s too early to find one in your neighbor’s driveway or at a dealership. Those wishing to get up close View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Episode 92 of The Truck Show Podcast: 2020 Nissan Titan XD
The Truck Show Podcast Presented by Nissan in association with DECKED… …is a fun, irreverent, and edgy look at today’s world of custom and factory trucks, hosted by automotive journalist Sean Holman and veteran Los Angeles radio personality Jay “Lightning” Tilles. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the latest episode of The Truck Show Podcast. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Barn Find Bliss
It’s one of those dreams. You’re bumping down an unpaved road, taking a casual Sunday drive in a vintage vehicle. It’s not your daily driver, just one of those superfluous rigs you keep reserved for when giving the throttle a prestart stomp to prime the carburetor is just as enjoyable as the warm breeze on View the full article