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The schedule is subject to change. All times Eastern. Thursday, Feb. 7 4-6 p.m., ARCA practice Friday, Feb. 8 9:30-10:30 a.m., final ARCA practice 3:30 p.m., ARCA qualifying Saturday, Feb. 9 10:35-11:55 a.m., final Clash practice 1:05-1:55 p.m., Cup Series practice 3:05-3:55 p.m., Cup Series practice 4:45 p.m., ARCA season opener 6:30 p.m., Random draw ...Keep reading View the full article

It was Toyota driver Al-Attiyah that controlled the majority of the 310km Arequipa-San Juan de Marcona test, which was interrupted by a brief neutralised zone, and halfway through he had built a cushion of nearly two minutes over Loeb. Both drivers then lost time with around 40km remaining looking for a waypoint, but PH Sport Peugeot man Loeb managed to drop less than his rival and managed to ...Keep reading View the full article

The 336km stage, which was run between Arequipa and San Juan de Marcona, was dominated by Quintanilla and Benavides, the duo trading the lead multiple times. Benavides had the upper hand early on, setting the pace in the first 84 kilometres, which was followed by a short neutralisation zone and then the rest of the stage. Quintanilla soon stole the lead but the gap between them was less than ...Keep reading View the full article

Two-time Formula 1 world champion Alonso – who won the Le Mans 24 Hours with Toyota last June – is expected to test a Dakar-spec Hilux within the next month, after contesting the Rolex 24 at Daytona. He will then complete his bid to win the FIA World Endurance Championship, and return to the Indianapolis 500 in May in an attempt to complete the sport’s hallowed Triple ...Keep reading View the full article

Nine-time WRC title-winning duo Loeb and Elena lie fourth overall at the halfway point of the Peru event, 40 minutes down on Toyota man Nasser Al-Attiyah with five stages still to run. The pair dominated the longest test of the rally on Friday in their PH Sport-run Peugeot 3008DKR, but lost considerable time on Wednesday getting lost and also on Thursday with punctures. Summarising his and ...Keep reading View the full article

For Harrison Burton, trips to Daytona Beach, Fla., have always been as a visitor, generally to be on hand because his father, Jeff Burton, was competing in NASCAR events. This year is different. This is Harrison’s time. While Harrison is a former K&N Pro Series East champion and has competed in more than a dozen races in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series, 2019 will mark his ...Keep reading View the full article

Millener has stepped up to the role of team principal in a move that saw predecessor Malcolm Wilson’s become managing director instead. M-Sport has gone through a number of changes for 2019, with six-time world champion Sebastien Ogier leaving the team for rival Citroen. The team was the last to confirm its participation in the WRC in 2019 amid financial issues. “We have to be ...Keep reading View the full article

William Byron finished 23rd in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series final standings with four top-10 finishes in 36 races in 2018 while capturing rookie of the honors. Before the conclusion of the season, Byron learned he would get a new crew chief in 2019 with the addition of Chad Knaus, who won seven series titles with Hendrick teammate Jimmie Johnson. Byron, 21, isn’t shying away from ...Keep reading View the full article

Held deep in the expansive deserts of Sonora, Mexico, the Yokohama Sonora Rally is a five-day off-road navigation rally and a true Dakar-style adventure. View the full article

Ogier won the 2017 and ’18 world titles with M-Sport but has moved back to his former team amid concerns over Ford’s investment into the Cumbrian squad. Speaking at the official WRC launch at the Autosport International Show, Budar said he is confident Citroen can return to the top after also bringing in Esapekka Lappi from Toyota. “We have to win, of course we are here for that,” ...Keep reading View the full article

The Citroen, M-Sport Ford and Hyundai teams are sporting the biggest changes to their colour schemes for the coming season. Citroen's 2019 C3 WRC was revealed at the series' season launch without Abu Dhabi backing, but with Sebastien Ogier’s name back on the side of one of its cars for the first time since Rally GB in 2011. The car will still run with Citroen's traditional Red base colour ...Keep reading View the full article

The FIA confirmed the WRC would follow Formula 1’s lead and allow drivers to carry permanent numbers at the October meeting of the World Motor Sport Council. Priority 1 drivers revealed their numbers in Birmingham. The only full-time driver not participating was Sebastien Ogier, who retains the number one reserved for the World Rally champion. Ogier's Citroen teammate ...Keep reading View the full article

The guys take a closer look at the world of family-owned businesses and parts and products made in the USA. View the full article

A 60-year-old South African man, stood within a group of five outside one of the stage's designated spectator zones, was hit by Karginov's truck, which drove over his left leg with its left rear wheel. A statement from rally organisers ASO said the spectator sustained a broken femur and was swiftly transported to a hospital in Arequipa. “The competitor was excluded from the rally by the ...Keep reading View the full article

Joe Gibbs Racing confirmed the loss of J.D. Gibbs in a release that read as follows: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joe Gibbs Racing Co-Founder and Co-Chairman, J.D. Gibbs, who passed away earlier tonight at the age of 49 from complications following a long battle with a degenerative neurological disease. "Joe Gibbs Racing appreciates everyone's respect for privacy of ...Keep reading View the full article

Loeb completed 519 timed kilometres between Tacna and Arequipa in just under five hours to pick up his second stage win of the marathon. In what was the longest special of Dakar 2019, leader Nasser Al-Attiyah gave up just over 10 minutes to Loeb, leaving the nine-time World Rally champion with another 40 minutes to make up if he's to challenge the Qatari Toyota driver for overall ...Keep reading View the full article

Earlier this week, Young’s Motorsports announced it would field a fulltime entry in the Gander Outdoors NASCAR Cup Series this season with up-and-coming driver Gus Dean, who has competed in ARCA the past two seasons. Sponsoring Dean for a significant portion of the 2019 season is LG Air Conditioning Technologies, a division of LG Corp., a South Korean multinational conglomerate corporation ...Keep reading View the full article

Honda debuted the Talon at the end of November during the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. View the full article

“As all good businesses do, NASCAR is committed to strengthening its operation to ensure that resources are aligned to strategies that grow the sport and drive our business,” NASCAR said in a statement. “We have a talented team at NASCAR and we’re confident that greater focus on the opportunities to drive fan interest and strong industry partnerships will help our sport achieve ...Keep reading View the full article

However, KTM rider Sam Sunderland could still be credited with the stage win, having spent around 10 minutes assisting an injured Paulo Goncalves. Honda rider Goncalves retired after a crash 155 kilometres into the stage, the Portuguese veteran injuring his right hand and head. The stage, run from Moquegua to Arequipa, was an extremely close affair, with as many as eight riders separated by ...Keep reading View the full article

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To say 2019 is a new year for NASCAR veteran Jimmie Johnson is an understatement. For the first time since he entered the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series in 2001 he’ll also have a new sponsor and new leader on the pit box. Friday morning, Johnson unveiled his new paint scheme in New York with Ally on the iconic No. 48 Chevrolet. “This is an exciting beginning with Ally, and we wanted a ...Keep reading View the full article

The punches keep coming for Robby Gordon. After suffering from speed restrictions in Stage 2 of the Dakar Rally, Stage 3 didn’t go well either. View the full article

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Fans who want to have a chance to participate in the first-ever eNASCAR Heat Pro League have just six days to register and qualify before the cutoff on Jan. 15th. This week watch what the 2018 NASCAR Road to Miami champion FEDEX has to say about being a part of esports NASCAR history below: Register and qualify to be a part of the first NASCAR Heat Pro League before Jan. 15. All ...Keep reading View the full article