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[motorsport] NASCAR Euro, Pinty’s and Mexico series in action this weekend
It will be a busy weekend for all three NASCAR International series with races in three different countries across two continents. The Pinty’s Series will join the IndyCar Series with it’s annual event on the streets of Toronto with the Pinty’s Grand Prix of Toronto. The Canadian series visits the Toronto road course for the sixth time with three-time event winner Andrew Ranger also ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Oceano Dunes to Remain Open For Now
After a long, emotionally-charged Coastal Commission Meeting held in San Luis Obispo, California, the Commission members voted to take no action that could lead to limited use or full closure of the Oceano Dunes. Hundreds of people on both sides of the issue packed an Embassy Suites Hotel meeting room as well as an overflow View the full article
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[motorsport] Kurt Busch tops Friday's first Cup practice at Kentucky
In the final three minutes of the 50-minute session, Busch posted an average lap speed of 183.742 mph as several teams elected to make mock qualifying runs. Aric Almirola ended up second (183.542 mph) and his Stewart-Haas Racing teammate Daniel Suarez was third (183.101 mph). Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch – who has won races in four different series at the track – completed the ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Tyler Ankrum takes Kentucky Truck win as Moffitt runs out of gas
Brett Moffitt had emerged from green-flag pit stops with a large lead but was told he was two laps short on fuel. He apparently never saved any as his No. 24 Chevrolet fell off the pace with just under two of 150 laps remaining. Ankrum, who had a longer pit stop but clearly had enough fuel because of it, moved into the lead and cruised to the victory in Thursday night’s Buckle Up 225 at ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Extreme E Race Series Brings Electric Vehicles Off-Road
A new form of off-road racing is coming with all electric vehicles. Extreme E has announced it will promote several races with a traditional round-robin format and two groups of six teams. Each driver will go head-to-head to earn a place in the final round. The terrain will vary from artic ice to desert to View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Episode 76 of The Truck Show Podcast: Barn Finds, the MegaRaptor, and the Ford Super Duty Tremor
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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[motorsport] Harbon and Brooks earn eNASCAR Heat Pro League wins in Chicago
With the second half of the regular season starting on Wednesday night at Chicagoland Speedway, some of the drivers knew it was time to help their team secure a playoff berth and Harbin did just that during Round 5 of the eNASCAR Heat Pro League. Harbin used timely pit strategy and saved his equipment just enough to hold off Joey Stone (Sloppy_Joe_YT) and secure the first win of the season for ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Penske Xfinity Series team assessed L1 penalty before practice
The No. 22 Ford driven by Austin Cindric in the Xfinity Series was found to have “unapproved body modifications” by NASCAR officials Thursday at Kentucky before cars hit the track for the first practice session. The team was assessed an L1 penalty which included the ejection of crew chief Brian Wilson for the remainder of the race weekend, a $10,000 fine and the loss of 10 driver and owner ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR confiscates Stewart Friesen truck before first practice
NASCAR inspectors deemed the truck “unacceptable” when it was presented for inspection Thursday morning, noting there was a problem with the rear firewall placement in relation to the rear clip of the truck. The Halmar Racing was allowed to remove the tires from the track and all driver comfort and safety equipment from the truck. The truck has since been moved to alongside the Truck ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR Kentucky race weekend schedule
The NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series will race tonight with the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Cup Series scheduled for Friday and Saturday night, respectively. The schedule is subject to change and all times listed are Eastern Daylight Savings Time. Thursday, July 11 9:35 - 10:25 a.m., Truck Series first practice (TV: None) 11:05 - 11:55 a.m., Turck Series final practice (TV ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Pocono Raceway adds traction compound in all three turns
Pocono announced Wednesday it will add the traction compound in all three corners of the 2.5-mile triangular-shaped track – the third lane in Turn 1, the second lane in Turn 2 and the third lane in Turn 3. Pocono is hosting an ARCA race on July 26, a NASCAR Xfinity Series race on July 27 and the Gander RV 400 Cup Series race on July 28. “Pocono Raceway will always do everything we can to ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR Roundtable - A rain-shortened race shrouded in controversy
The finish of the rain-delayed race at Daytona International Speedway was one to remember. What are your thoughts on how the event ended with the winner, weather and outcome? Jim: I really didn't have any problems with any of it considering the restraints NASCAR was under. There was no way NBC was going to start the race at 11 a.m. in conflict with the Women's World Cup Final, and it is likely ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] This Perfect 1969 Jeep J2000 Gladiator Joined The 2019 Jp Dirt ’N Drive
We were ecstatic when we saw Bill Cosby’s email application for the 2019 Jp Dirt ’N Drive Presented by Jeep event. We had caught just a glimpse of his custom 1969 J2000 Gladiator truck at the 2018 SEMA Show, and now we would have the chance to see it in action. This stunning Jeep truck View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Sideways: Readers' Rides
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, the world’s tallest whatever) 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 View the full article
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What were William Byron's expectations in Cup after early success?
What were William Byron's expectations going into his Cup rookie year in 2018? View the full article
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William Byron tells Michael Waltrip his three favorite drivers
William Byron tells Michael Waltrip his three favorite drivers View the full article
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William Byron on how he handled the Brad Keselowski wreck after practice
William Byron tells Michael Waltrip how he handled Thursday's practice crash and what he did with Brad Keselowski View the full article
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[fourwheeler] ROXOR Now Available with an Automatic Transmission
Mahindra Automotive North America now has an automatic transmission available for the ROXOR. Previously, the ROXOR was only available with a manual transmission. The ROXOR A/T comes with a six-speed adaptive automatic transmission. The six-speed hydraulic-actuated transmission learns your driving conditions and style. Mahindra spent hundreds of hours collaborating, engineering and testing the ROXOR A/T. View the full article
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[motorsport] JR Motorsports ready to clinch playoff berth at Chicagoland
After coming close to scoring a win several times in the first four races of the season Tyler Dohar (JRMDohar88) is ready to close the deal and hopes Chicagoland Speedway will provide him a chance to celebrate. “I’m ready for Chicagoland,” said Dohar who competes in the Xbox One Division behind the wheel of the FilterTime Chevrolet. “I qualified on the pole and I usually don’t qualify ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] McLaughlin leaving NASCAR future in Penske's hands
The reigning Supercars champion has clear ambitions outside of Australia, having made hopes of a future in NASCAR public in recent years. There was even talk that he could make a move Stateside as soon as 2020, particularly if he won this year's Bathurst 1000. That, however, is now off the table, the team confirming last week that McLaughlin will be part of its Supercars line-up next season ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Classic Commando: 1969 Jeepster Commando
One of the things we love most about off-road events is that we get the chance to see lots of different vehicles. And by that we mean lots of different Jeeps. For instance, so far this year we’ve encountered everything from ’40s flatties to 2020 Gladiators when out and about on the trails. We like View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Classic Commando: 1969 AMC Jeepster Commando
One of the things we love most about off-road events is that we get the chance to see lots of different vehicles. And by that we mean lots of different Jeeps. For instance, so far this year we’ve encountered everything from ’40s flatties to 2020 Gladiators when out and about on the trails. We like View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2019 Overland Expo West: Glamping Yachts to Trucks With Cots
It’s not about grinding your machine over the grisliest chunks of rock or through the deepest mud chasm; overlanding is about getting out there—way out there—and experiencing the backcountry. Whether that means financing a motorhome capable of monthlong off-grid stays or outfitting your daily driver with enough amenities for a long weekend away from pavement, View the full article
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[autosport] Haley doubts he would have shock NASCAR Daytona win without red flag
Spire Motorsports Chevrolet driver Justin Haley says his shock NASCAR Cup Series win at Daytona would likely not have happened without the red flag that ultimately ended the race View the full article
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[motorsport] WRC promoter says Safari worthy of 2020 slot
Last weekend's candidate event reportedly ran without any safety issues and – pending an FIA report from the governing body's WRC manager Andrew Wheatley and safety delegate Michele Mouton – it is expected to be included on the 2020 calendar, which Motorsport.com understands is likely to be confirmed this week. "As far as WRC Promoter is concerned, the Safari Rally should be back to the ...Keep reading View the full article