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[motorsport] Ross Chastain wins wild Daytona Xfinity race in Kaulig 1-2-3
Chastain held off his Kaulig Racing teammates Justin Haley and A.J. Allmendinger to win Friday night’s rain-delayed Firecracker 250 at Daytona International Speedway, which actually ended early Saturday morning. Chastain, who started the season running for Xfinity Series points, switched to the Truck series, where he has won two races and remains in contention for the series championship ...Keep reading View the full article
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Ross Chastain leads Daytona sweep for Kaulig Racing
Ross Chastain led a sweep for Kaulig Racing in the rain-delayed Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Adventure in Arkansas: Exploring the Natural State
A group of four-wheelers known collectively as the Florida Adventure Rigs has been partaking in a week of adventure for the past seven years. The 2019 trip was planned by member Mark Wells, and Arkansas was the target location. There’s a process to how the Florida Adventure Rigs group plans and executes its events. Within View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR's Phelps: Importance of Gen-7 car "cannot be overstated"
NASCAR has been eyeing a 2021 debut for the car design with the new engine design to come the following year. Although some flexibility remains in the rollout schedule, Phelps said “his guess” was the car would be introduced in 2021. “The majority of the garage is on board with the 2021 start,” Phelps said. “Are there some that ’22 might work better for? There might be. We have ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] DIY Winch Mount: Building a High-Clearance Winch Bumper
If you’re like us, you probably cringe at the thought of buying additional auto insurance. It’s this necessary evil that sucks out your hard-earned money year after year, and rarely (if you’re lucky) will you reap the benefits. In the off-road world, the best insurance you can buy is a self-recovery winch. For many organized View the full article
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NASCAR ready for 1 final round of Daytona summer fireworks
Midpoint of NASCAR season is here, trying as always to deliver a white-knuckled thrill fest on the high banks of Daytona International Speedway View the full article
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Logano lands Daytona pole after qualifying gets canceled
Joey Logano to start NASCAR Cup Series race on pole after qualifying was canceled at Daytona International Speedway View the full article
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[motorsport] Logano will start on pole at Daytona after qualifying cancelled
Persistent lightning in the area of the track Friday afternoon prevented NASCAR from completing pre-qualifying inspection, which forced the cancelation of qualifying. The field for Saturday night’s Coke Zero 400 was set per the rulebook, which is primarily based on owner points. Logano’s No. 22 Penske team currently leads the owner points and will start from the pole. Kyle Busch will ...Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] Logano on pole for NASCAR Daytona after lightening stops qualifying
Penske's Joey Logano will start the NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona from pole position after persistent lightening led to the cancellation of qualifying View the full article
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[motorsport] Erik Jones: "We know we can win a race"
Jones, however, believes he has a perfect opportunity this weekend to change both. Jones’ first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victory came at Daytona International Speedway in this race one year ago, which locked him in the playoffs and help produce a solid sophomore season. Entering Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400, Jones is the first driver outside the 16-driver playoff grid ...Keep reading View the full article
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Keselowski sends message to Daytona field: 'I'm not lifting'
Keselowski sends message to Daytona field: 'I'm not lifting' View the full article
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Fireworks finale: Daytona prepares for last race in July
The July race at Daytona International Speedway is a one-of-a-kind celebration at NASCAR's most famous track View the full article
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[motorsport] Truex fastest in final Cup practice; Keselowski and Byron tangle
Truex led the way with an average lap speed of 206.936 mph in the final session – one of six drivers to post average lap speeds in excess of 206 mph. Truex’s Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin was second (206.738 mph) and Erik Jones was third (206.724 mph). Matt DiBenedetto and Matt Tifft rounded out the top-five. About 28 minutes into the session, Byron was leading a small pack of ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Kyle Busch gets some Ford help to lead first practice at Daytona
Busch ran with a group of Ford drivers about 34 minutes into the first practice and posted the fastest average lap speed of 200.754 mph. Ty Dillon ended up second (200.682 mph) and Chris Buescher was third (200.638 mph). Jimmie Johnson was fourth and Austin Dillon completed the top-five. The practice session was called after about 37 minutes when lightning strikes were reported in the ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Trail Tool: DeWalt Cordless Chainsaw
Jeepers typically equip their rigs to handle a variety of situations they encounter on the trail, from minor equipment malfunctions to overcoming whatever Mother Nature throws in their path along the way. It’s common to have a winch, shovel, Hi-Lift jack, small air compressor, and basic set of handtools somewhere within easy reach. Some toss View the full article
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[motorsport] Roundtable: Who will be the next first-time winner?
This week the NASCAR team examines some key stories from Chicagoland Speedway and looks ahead to series' return to Daytona International Speedway in this week's edition of the NASCAR Roundtable. Jimmie Johnson scored his first top-five finish since May of 2018 when he finished fourth on Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway. Do you think he and his team have finally turned the corner to have more ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Daytona July NASCAR race weekend schedule
Teams are in Daytona International Speedway for the final July race on the schedule for the historic track before this event moves to late August next year. The schedule is subject to change and all times listed are Eastern Daylight Savings Time. Thursday, July 4 1:05 - 1:55 p.m., Xfinity Series First Practice (TV: US: NBC Sports Network - NBCSN; NBC Sports App; Canada: The Sports Network ...Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] NASCAR president Phelps doesn't expect massive 2021 calendar change
NASCAR president Steve Phelps says he does not expect "massive, wholesale" changes to the 2021 Cup Series calendar View the full article
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[motorsport] Paddon secures last-minute M-Sport drive for Rally Finland
Overlooked for a Hyundai return in favour of Craig Breen, Paddon decided not to ‘cry about the decision’ and get on with finding an alternative. His agreement, which is for one event at the moment, with the British team was concluded in two days, just ahead of the Monday deadline for the Jyvaskyla-based event. Paddon told Motorsport.com of his desire to be back at the highest level. He ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Price working towards four-wheel Dakar campaign
The KTM star has already began the transition from two wheels to four, having made a number of starts in the car category at the Finke Desert Race over recent years, as well as appearances in both the Stadium Super Trucks and the Supercars-run SuperUtes series. He even went heartbreakingly close to winning this year's Finke in his Red Bull-backed Trophy Truck, a mechanical problem on the return ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Missed Our Week to Wheelin' Vids? Here They Are!
Four Wheeler‘s Week to Wheelin’ 2019 featured a team of expert builders taking a body, frame, and piles of parts, and building a complete and totally capable off-road Ford Bronco. Instead of reading about it, sit back, grab some snacks, and watch the action unfold on the screen. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Missed Our Week to Wheelin' Vids? Here They Are!
Four Wheeler‘s Week to Wheelin’ 2019 featured a team of expert builders taking a body, frame, and piles of parts, and building a complete and totally capable off-road Ford Bronco. Instead of reading about it, sit back, grab some snacks, and watch the action unfold on the screen. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Missed Our Week to Wheelin' Vids? Here They Are!
Four Wheeler‘s Week to Wheelin’ 2019 featured a team of expert builders taking a body, frame, and piles of parts, and building a complete and totally capable off-road Ford Bronco. Instead of reading about it, sit back, grab some snacks, and watch the action unfold on the screen. View the full article
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[motorsport] The other (winning) side of Alex Bowman - Part 7
After winning my first NASCAR Cup Series race Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway I said that was all I ever wanted. After some time to let that sink in this week, I was asked, ‘Was it everything I hoped it would be?’ That’s a good question. My answer is probably yes and no. I think that it has been really cool and very special to share with my friends and family and with my race team, but at the ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Overlanding In Luxury: Scott Lewis’s DIY 2008 Lexus GX 470
An overlanding Lexus? Before you scoff or smirk, hear Scott Lewis out. He’s the owner of this Desert Sage Metallic ’08 Lexus GX 470, and he’s got a pretty convincing argument for why you should consider one for yourself (and it’s an argument that’ll probably now drive up the price of used ones). We met View the full article