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[fourwheeler] KOH 2020: Best Rigs of Hammertown
KOH 2020 Action HERE 4×4 Van at Hammers? Silverado or Sierra? Doomsday YJ Build Bob Gwinner, of Wrightwood, California, brought his ’62 Willys Wagon out to Hammertown and KOH 2020. The Wagon’s body sits on a Scout II frame, gets its power from a Chevy V-8, and rides on a pair of Dana 44s. Eddie View the full article
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[motorsport] Wallace fastest in second Daytona 500 practice; Keselowski wrecks
About eight minutes into the session, Keselowski side-swiped a fence barricade by the exit gate of the garage and did extensive damage to the right-side of his No. 2 Ford. Keselowski said he was caught off-guard by a car slowing in front of him. Keselowski never completed a lap in the session before bringing his No. 2 car back to the garage, where his team worked feverishly on repairing ...Keep reading View the full article
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Johnson eyes 2nd straight win in Daytona exhibition event
Jimmie Johnson has not been to victory lane since last year's exhibition Busch Clash at Daytona International Speedway View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 4x4 Ford Van At Hammertown
We met Gavin Johnson, of Livermore, California, as he wheeled the snot out of his ’79 Ford E-250 van around Hammertown. More 4×4 Vans! What is a V-Drive Van? 4×4 Van in Moab Flatbed 4×4 Van Here are the specs: The factory 460 still keeps the Ford van moving under the hood. Gavin pulled the View the full article
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[motorsport] Ty Dillon leads first Daytona 500 practice, topping 203mph
13 drivers eclipsed 200mph with Dillon leading the way in the No. 13 Germain Racing Chevrolet Camaro at 203.592mph. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Denny Hamlin, Erik Jones and Martin Truex Jr. rounded out the top five. All 43 drivers entered put down a time with Christopher Bell and Kyle Busch running the most laps at 31. The session was incident-free. Read Also: Erik Jones, Toyotas ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Kevin Harvick agrees to two-year contract extension with SHR
Harvick’s current contract with Stewart-Haas Racing ran through the 2021 season. Harvick said he had signed a two-year extension in the offseason to take him through the 2024 season. Harvick’s decision to remained focus on racing has all-but ruled out a larger TV role for him in the near future, contrary to what many have speculated. “Kevin Harvick is a world-class wheelman, leader and ...Keep reading View the full article
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[foxsports]
Harvick parks media gigs, keeps eyes squarely on NASCAR road
Kevin Harvick has agreed to a two-year contract extension with Stewart-Haas Racing that will take the 44-year-old NASCAR champion through the 2023 season View the full article
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[foxsports]
2014 NASCAR champion Harvick signs 2-year extension with SHR
Kevin Harvick has agreed to a two-year contract extension with Stewart-Haas Racing that will take the 44-year-old NASCAR champion through the 2023 season View the full article
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[motorsport] Erik Jones, Toyotas lead only Busch Clash practice at Daytona
Thanks to a four-car Toyota draft late in the 50-minute session, Jones ended up on top with an average lap speed of 199.756 mph. Jones’ Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Denny Hamlin, ended up second (199.734 mph) and Martin Truex Jr. was third (199.703 mph). Kyle Busch and Ryan Blaney completed the top-five. Rounding out the top-10 were Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Toyota already testing 2021 WRC challenger
A video released by the Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team on Friday reveals the new car being tested by development driver Juho Hanninen on heavy snow in Finland. The GR Yaris road car on which the WRC challenger will be based was revealed in January at the Tokyo Auto Salon (pictured top), boasting a 257bhp three-cylinder engine and four-wheel-drive, setting it apart from the majority ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2021 Ford Bronco Two-Door Caught Playing in the Snow
We’re already pretty sure the 2021 Ford Bronco two-door is going to be an exciting thing to drive when the trail gets muddy, but this latest batch of spy shots has us all the more impatient to drive it. Spotted playing in the snow, this Bronco two-door looks like it’s being driven by someone who’s View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Guy Thrashes on $102K Ford Super Duty F-350 with Any Level Lift
WhistlinDiesel is up to no good, and we’re not surprised. While cruising YouTube to escape the daily grind, we couldn’t resist the latest from this fun-lovin’ destructo who, in this series, makes a mockery of materialism to the delight—and disgust—of his 650,000 YouTube subscribers by thrashing on his $102,000 Ford Super Duty F-350 equipped with View the full article
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[foxsports]
Johnson drops "Chasing 8" motto before final NASCAR season
Jimmie Johnson has spent the last few seasons chasing NASCAR history View the full article
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[motorsport] Jeffrey Earnhardt to run partial Xfinity Series schedule
Earnhardt, 30, reunites with the Johnny Davis team after driving for JDM back during the 2014 season. The fourth generation racer has 73 starts in the Xfinity Series and had his best showing in 2019. His best result came with Joe Gibbs Racing at Charlotte last May, finishing third. “I am really thankful to Johnny Davis and the JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team for having me onboard ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Valentine’s Day Gift Idea: Pair of 1966 Ford Bronco SUVs For Sale
Are you looking for a gift for the life partner who has everything (and is your budget $70,000)? If so, have we got a deal for you with this pair of unmodified 1966 Ford Bronco 4x4s currently for sale on Craigslist in Santa Monica, California. Date Night Picture it: You’re out on a romantic Valentine’s View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2020 Jeep Wrangler JPP 20 Limited Edition: Accessorized to the Max!
It comes as no shock that Jeep owners love Jeep accessories, and in fact, that’s what the 2020 Jeep Wrangler JPP 20 Limited Edition is all about. Need proof that Jeep owners are an interesting breed when it comes to fiddling with their rides? A statistic provided by Jeep attests that the Wrangler is one View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2021 Toyota Sequoia, Tundra, and Tacoma Nightshade Edition- Chicago Auto Show
Dark appearance packages are all the rage nowadays, and Toyota will invest more in the game with the 2021 Sequoia, Tundra, and Tacoma Nightshade Edition. Already offered on the 4Runner, Nightshade Editions add dark-finished exterior accents and more for a customized, black-tie (or criminal-mastermind) appearance. Each of the three new Nightshade variants are available in View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2020 Nissan Frontier First Look
The midsize truck market has been red hot as of late with sales running through the roof and manufacturers clamoring to either enter the space or bring fresh product to market. Despite not receiving a major update in 15 years, Nissan’s Frontier remains one of the favorites in an increasingly crowded field. Thankfully, after years View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Chicago Auto Show – 2021 Toyota 4Runner, Tundra, and Tacoma Trail Special Edition
Revealed at the Chicago Auto Show, Toyota pulled the covers off the 2020 4Runner, Tundra, and Tacoma Trail Special Edition. Each is based on its nameplate’s respective SR5 trim level with two- or four-wheel drive, adding a few custom touches to make it unique. The Trail Special Edition also comes with black exterior badging, black View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 8 Must-Do Mods For Your YJ
We met Wyatt McAllister and his ’88 YJ Sahara while futzing around Hammertown during King of the Hammers 2020. Nothing about his Jeep is ordinary and every piece is thought-provoking. 2020 Hammertown Action Silverado, Wagoneer, and a Mercedez Ram 1500, Willys, and a diesel International truck Onboard Air Bumper-mounted air chuck gives easy access to View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2020 Jeep Wrangler/Gladiator High Altitude Special Edition: Snazzberry Cruiser on 20-inch Dubs
To clarify the headline above, Snazzberry is the name of a new color, and “dubs” refers to the fact that the High Altitude marks the first time Jeep has offered a 20-inch wheel for the Wrangler or Gladiator. Let’s start off on the same page—the High Altitude model is probably going to get you more View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Jeep JT Gladiator Mojave vs Gladiator Rubicon: What’s the Difference?
What is the Jeep Gladiator Mojave? The Gladiator Mojave package is to desert prerunning, sand, and undulating terrain what the Rubicon package is to rockcrawling. In short, the Gladiator Mojave is an off-road package for the Jeep pickup buyer who wants to go fast off road. Or even go slow off road. Or carve up View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR changes its Hall of Fame voting and eligibility rules
Beginning with the Class of 2021, the number of annual inductees will be reduced from five to three. The Hall nominees will now be split into two ballots – one for contemporary stars (Modern Era ballot) and for the pioneers of the sport (Pioneer ballot). The three-member class each year will consist of two contemporary stars and one from the pioneer category. Last week, NASCAR inducted its ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] 2020 Daytona 500 entry list released
Below is the entry list for the 62nd running for the Daytona 500, scheduled for Sunday, February 16. 40 drivers will make the field with three ultimately going home. Seven non-chartered teams will be vying for the four open spots on the grid. They are Justin Haley of Kaulig Racing, Daniel Suarez of Gaunt Brothers Racing, Brendan Gaughan of Beard Motorsports, Reed Sorenson of Premium ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 5 Rigs of Hammertown 2020
Wes Kilgore brought his ’46 Willys from Klamath Falls, Oregon where he and the Jeep tackle some of the area’s stickiest mud bogs with the Terra tires. Wes tells us the Willys is number 63,430 and he wants to leave it just the way it is with its leaf springs and Rancho springs. King of View the full article