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[motorsport] Chase Elliott to compete in Xfinity Series opener with JRM
JRM announced Thursday that Elliott would compete in the Feb. 16 season opener at Daytona International Speedway in the organization’s newly-rebranded No. 8 Chevrolet. “This is more than just putting a driver in a car,” said Kelley Earnhardt Miller, JRM’s general manager. “Chase is family to us and an integral part of our history. He helped kick start our run of ...Keep readingView the full article
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Architect of Jimmie Johnson's success starting over in 2019
Chad Knaus is the winningest crew chief in NASCAR right now but goes into the new season essentially starting over View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Episode 52 of The Truck Show Podcast: First Gladiator Gets Gutted
This episode features Savvy Motorsport’s KOH Gladiator Build, Jeff Transou from Transou Design, and info on the Meetup at LST. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Unlimited Trucks Hit the Dirt for T1 Desert Invitational at KOH
Unlimited desert trucks can now say they have raced at King of The Hammers. This week marked the inaugural T1 Desert Invitational. View the full article
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[autosport] Almirola would 'return favour' to Dillon after 2018 Daytona crash
Stewart-Haas Racing's Aric Almirola says he would "return the favour" if he was to again fight Austin Dillon for victory in the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series season-opening Daytona 500 View the full article
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[motorsport] Video: Watch the NASCAR Cup Ford Mustang come to life
One of the key parts of the development process for the new Cup Mustang was pairing the Ford Design Center with Ford Performance motorsports aero specialists to create a look for the Mustang that was true to its heritage, but also competitive for race competition. Team members met on a daily basis for months to get the NASCAR Mustang’s design to where it is today, ready to debut at ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Stock and Modified Vehicles Take to the Course for KOH Every Man Challenge
The King of The Hammers Every Man Challenge Class was created to allow stock and modified vehicles to affordably race the Hammers. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2019 Chicago Auto Show – First Look: 2020 Toyota Tacoma
Revealed today at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, the 2020 Tacoma gets several equipment updates and styling changes, helping it stay fresh against competitors. View the full article
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[motorsport] Canadian Jason White to make Daytona debut this weekend
Jason White, who has competed every year in the series since NASCAR began sanctioning the series in 2007, will compete in the ARCA Racing Series opener and six days later he’ll make his third start in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series. Understandably the Sun Peaks, British Columbia native is ready for this new opportunity on the 2.5-mile speedway. “It’s a dream come true,” said ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Christian Eckes to run full ARCA schedule, seven Truck races
Eckes, 18, will compete fulltime in the ARCA Racing Series with Venturini Motorsports and drive in seven Gandor Outdoors Truck Series events with Kyle Busch Motorsports in the No. 51 Toyota. Last season, Eckes won three times in 13 ARCA starts and competed in four Truck events with KBM with a best finish of eighth in June at Iowa. “Christian progressed nicely last year collecting some wins ...Keep reading View the full article
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Hendrick vows rebound from worst season in team history
Rick Hendrick's drivers won only three races last year and the team owner said his organization is far too good to perform so poorly View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR looking "to do some things differently" in Gen 7 car
Current manufacturers Toyota, Chevrolet and Ford have been in discussions with NASCAR to help inform the direction of the regulations, and the series has consulted OEMs outside of NASCAR in a bid to attract more car-makers. Road-relevance and controlled costs are two of the targets for the next generation of NASCAR machinery. NASCAR's new-for-2019 aerodynamic package for the existing ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Spa reveals circuit map for World RX round
The start line for the new 913-metre track will be located on the outside of the Formula 1 circuit, with the first corner a left-hander running on to the Grand Prix track before Eau Rouge after a short straight on gravel. Cars will then travel through Eau Rouge, before climbing up to Raidillon, where a left-hand hairpin will take the track back down the hill towards Eau Rouge, then turn right ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Todt: Multi-country format can preserve European WRC events
Established European rounds of the series are coming under threat from events like the Safari and Rally Japan – both of which are expected to join the WRC next year at the expense of European events – and Todt says sharing events could be a way forward. The first two WRC rounds of the season are shared, between Monte Carlo and France on round one and Sweden and Norway on round two. Ireland ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2020 Ford Super Duty Gets 10 Speeds, an Updated Power Stroke, and a 7.3L Gas Engine
Ford will update the F-Series Super Duty for 2020, giving it an updated Power Stroke 6.7L V-8, an all-new 7.3L gasoline V-8, and a stout new 10-speed automatic. View the full article
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[motorsport] Galli planning World RX return with privateer Kia
Former World Rally Championship podium-finisher Galli debuted the first version of the Rio Supercar at his home round at Franciacorta in 2015 and subsequently sold the machine to Hungarian driver Lukacs Kornel for the 2017 season. The Italian says the new version of the car, which has its cooling package mounted in the front like the title-winning Volkswagen Motorsport-built Polos, features ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Motorsport Report: NASCAR to strip wins for violations in 2019
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Defending Daytona: Part 1 – Austin Dillon prepares to go for another win in NASCAR’s biggest race
In this NASCAR Race Hub all-access feature, Austin Dillon counts down to Daytona and talks about what another win in the Great American Race would mean to his team and and family. View the full article
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[motorsport] Fox adds two new hosts for its 'NASCAR Race Hub' show
TV sports veterans Lindsay Czarniak and Sarah Walsh will split weekend hosting duties for the Thursday and weekend editions of “NASCAR Race Hub,” Fox’s daily NASCAR news program. The show will emanate from Fox’s new state-of-the-art, multipurpose virtual studio set located in Charlotte, N.C. The ultra-customizable 60x60-foot facility, which uses Epic Games’ Unreal Engine, allows ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Austin Theriault teams up with RBR for Daytona Truck race
Austin Theriault will pilot the No. 92 Black’s Tire & Auto Service/Highland Construction Ford in the season opener and the 2017 ARCA Racing Series champion is ready for the opportunity. “(Team owner) Ricky (Benton) and I started talking about teaming up late last year,” said Theriault. “I was looking for a place an organization where I could find a home and come in and help the ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Casey Mears to run Daytona 500 in second Germain Racing entry
Alongside the No. 13 of Ty Dillon, Germain Racing will field the No. 27 piloted by Casey Mears in the 61st running of the Daytona 500. The car will be built and staffed in collaboration with Jay Robinson, owner of Premium Motorsports, per a release from the team. Veteran crew chief Pat Tryson will be atop the pit box. The car is not locked into the race. “I have considered running a ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Ram Unveils Multifunction Split Tailgate Available on 2019 1500
Available on the 2019 1500 pickup will be Ram’s new multifunction tailgate, which costs $995 and features a 60/40 vertical split that opens Dutch door–style. View the full article
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[motorsport] The auction of David Ragan's race car turns into a new sponsor
Steele, the co-founder and CMO of SelectBlinds.com, purchased one of Ragan’s No. 38 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series cars in the recent Barrett-Jackson auto auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. The car’s livery promoted the Shriners Hospitals for Children and the proceeds went to that organization. On Tuesday, Front Row Motorsports announced that SelectBlinds.com, a leading retailer of custom ...Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] NASCAR plans 2021 introduction for new Generation 7 Cup series car
NASCAR is planning to launch a new Generation 7 Cup series car in 2021 View the full article
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[fourwheeler] First Look: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD – 35,500 Pounds of Towing!!
A new 10-speed Allison transmission, improved chassis, and new body combine to build the strongest, most capable, and most advanced Silverado HD ever! View the full article