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[motorsport] NASCAR adventure: Gil Linster plans starts in the US in 2019
The Luxembourger, who has been competing in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series since 2017, is set to drive for the new team - The Garage Shop. Linster has put together a powerful programme for 2019. In addition to his involvement in the NWES, he also plans to drive in the Dutch LMV8 Oval Series for Hendriks Motorsport at Raceway Venray. "I met a former engineer of the Earnhardt family in ... Keep reading View the full article
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NASCAR Race Hub Fans’ Choice Awards: Driver of the Year – Kevin Harvick
The NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Award for Driver of the Year goes to Kevin Harvick. View the full article
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[motorsport] Rick Crawford sentenced in Florida court
Rick Crawford, who competed in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series from 1997 until 2013 making 336 starts and scoring five wins, was sentenced to 130 months and was also fined $5,000 during a hearing on Monday. The hearing was held in the United States District Court Middle District of Florida location in Orlando, Fla. Crawford was arrested on March 1 by the Seminole County (Fla.) ... Keep reading View the full article
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NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Awards: Best Finish - Joey Logano vs. Martin Truex Jr. at Martinsville
The NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Award for Best Finish goes to Joey Logano moving Martin Truex Jr. for the win at Martinsville. View the full article
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NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Awards: Wildest Wreck - Jamie McMurray at Talladega
The NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Award for Wildest Wreck goes to Jamie McMurray's flip at Talladega. View the full article
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NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Awards: Best Paint Scheme - Brad Keselowski at Darlington
The NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Award for Best Paint Scheme goes to Brad Keselowski's Rusty Wallace tribute at Darlington. View the full article
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NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Awards: Biggest Oops - Jimmie Johnson's ROVAL wheel hop
The NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Award for Biggest Oops goes to Jimmie Johnson's wheel hop at the ROVAL. View the full article
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NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Awards: Radio Sweetheart of the Year - Clint Bowyer
The NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Award for Radio Sweetheart of the Year goes to Clint Bowyer. View the full article
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NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Awards: Best Altercation - Kyle Busch vs. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
The NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Award for Best Altercation goes to Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. View the full article
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NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Awards: Rising Star - Chase Elliott
The NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Award for Rising Star goes to Chase Elliott. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Toyota Keeps Promise to Deliver New Tundra to Nurse
A Northern California nurse has received his brand-new Toyota TRD Pro Tundra courtesy of Toyota. View the full article
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[motorsport] Alonso "impressed" by Johnson's McLaren F1 laptimes
Two-time F1 world champion Alonso got behind the wheel of Johnson's NASCAR Cup car, as the American drove a 2013 McLaren MP4-28 powered by a Mercedes V8 engine. Alonso initially drove the F1 car for a few laps to set a benchmark time of 1m40.204s before switching to the NASCAR car. Johnson managed to post a 1m40.462s during his run, just over two tenths shy of the Spaniard's ... Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Rivian Reveals All-Electric R1T Concept Pickup Before 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show
Tesla, perhaps the most famous EV automaker today, should be worried about this machine: the Rivian R1T all-electric pickup. View the full article
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[motorsport] Gallery: Alonso and Johnson swap cars in Bahrain
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[motorsport] Alonso/Johnson car swap kicks off in Bahrain
With Alonso prompting an early change to the day's programme when he asked for a brief run in the 2013 Mercedes-powered MP4-28 in the morning, Johnson was swiftly put out on track for his first F1 experience. Having originally intended to do a five-lap stint, his first run was cut short when he experienced his helmet lifting off on the straights. McLaren quickly fitted a windscreen to help ... Keep reading View the full article
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Joey Logano talks to Pam Oliver about his NASCAR championship and looks ahead to 2019
Joey Logano took in the Panthers vs. Seahawks game and talked to Pam Oliver from the sidelines. View the full article
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[motorsport] Joey Logano's first week as NASCAR Cup Series champion
Logano enjoyed the sights and sounds of New York City in the 72 hours after winning his first NASCAR Cup Series crown last Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Logano, 28, stopped at Sports Illustrated, SiriusXM Radio and “Live with Kelly and Ryan” among other places during his media tour in the Big Apple. From the editor, also read: Joey Logano returned to his roots and ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Ekstrom quits World RX as full-time driver
The two-time DTM Champion first entered World RX with his own EKS team mid-way through the inaugural year of the series in 2014 and won his second event aboard his squad’s Audi S1 at the Swedish round. Curtailing his World RX efforts with his DTM day-job for Audi, Ekstrom and his squad won both the drivers’ and teams’ titles in 2016, before securing official Audi support for the following ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Ekstrom quits World RX as full-time driver
The two-time DTM Champion first entered World RX with his own EKS team mid-way through the inaugural year of the series in 2014 and won his second event aboard his squad’s Audi S1 at the Swedish round. Curtailing his World RX efforts with his DTM day-job for Audi, Ekstrom and his squad won both the drivers’ and teams’ titles in 2016, before securing official Audi support for the following ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] South Africa World RX: Kristoffersson ends title year with win
The already-crowned champion lined up on the front row for the final race of the year alongside PSRX Volkswagen teammate Petter Solberg, and the pair made an equal launch in the run to turn one. As Kristoffersson held the inside line though the long right-hander, Solberg sent his Volkswagen Motorsport-built Polo sideways. Solberg just held second from a fast-starting Mattias Ekstrom onto the ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] South Africa World RX: Kristoffersson ends title year with win
The already-crowned champion lined up on the front row for the final race of the year alongside PSRX Volkswagen teammate Petter Solberg, and the pair made an equal launch in the run to turn one. As Kristoffersson held the inside line though the long right-hander, Solberg sent his Volkswagen Motorsport-built Polo sideways. Solberg just held second from a fast-starting Mattias Ekstrom onto the ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] South Africa World RX: Kristoffersson topples Loeb in qualifying
Kristoffersson’s weekend got off to a difficult start in Q1 when his Volkswagen Motorsport-built Polo Supercar endured a technical issue that left him languishing in 16th position. But a trio of successive fastest times in the remaining sessions put him equal on qualifying points with overnight leader Sebastien Loeb, but ahead on count back. Loeb initially secured the best time in Q3 by ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] South Africa World RX: Kristoffersson topples Loeb in qualifying
Kristoffersson’s weekend got off to a difficult start in Q1 when his Volkswagen Motorsport-built Polo Supercar endured a technical issue that left him languishing in 16th position. But a trio of successive fastest times in the remaining sessions put him equal on qualifying points with overnight leader Sebastien Loeb, but ahead on count back. Loeb initially secured the best time in Q3 by ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Bahrain NASCAR test is “just pure fun”, says Alonso
Alonso will sample Jimmie Johnson’s 2018 road course Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, last used at the Charlotte “roval” event in September. Johnson will be at the wheel of a Mercedes V8-powered McLaren, having spent time in the team’s simulator in Woking last week. “It’s pure fun right now,” said Alonso of his NASCAR run. “But I cannot say 100% that I will not enjoy that much ... Keep reading View the full article
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Racing greats Alonso and Johnson drive together in Abu Dhabi
Racing greats Alonso and Johnson drive together in Abu Dhabi View the full article