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[motorsport] Catalunya WRC: Tanak drama gifts Sordo narrow lead
Heading into the final stage of the morning, Tanak held a comfortable 32.9-second lead over Sordo courtesy of a Toyota strategy gamble that was fortunate to pay off. Both Tanak and teammate Jari-Matti Latvala gambled on full wet tyres, due to the conditions on the day’s opening SS8 as the rally returned to asphalt routes. Due to badly placed spectators, however, the stage was cancelled and ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR Heat 3 review: A welcome standout in the Sim Racing genre
There is no shortage of racing titles in the world of video games. Furthermore, titles that connect in some manner to real-world racing bodies have a reputation for placing the brand over the gaming experience. In other words, it can be very difficult to stand out in this segment, or worse, stand out for the wrong reasons. NASCAR Heat 3 from Monster and 704 Games does indeed stand out, but we’re ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Timothy Peters: "The fire still burns deep" to race in NASCAR Trucks
Peters began the 2017 season competing once again with Red Horse Racing, but five races into the season, owner Tom DeLoach elected to shut the organization’s doors due to lack of sponsorship. “You know Tom had to make a decision that really a lot of owners probably don’t like to make, and I respect that 100 percent,” Peters said Friday at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. “I had a ... Keep reading View the full article
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Chase Elliott on a hot streak and eyeing NASCAR championship
Chase Elliott on a hot streak and eyeing NASCAR championship View the full article
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[motorsport] Catalunya WRC: Tanak stretches lead as Ogier, Neuville struggle
Referred to as the ‘day of gravel’, in recent years the rally’s second day has shaken up the competitive order before a return to asphalt legs on Saturday and Sunday. It proved favourable for Tanak. Despite a continuation of the morning’s damper problems, he extended his lead in his Yaris to 26.8 seconds over returning Hyundai driver Dani Sordo. Tanak said: “The dampers really ... Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] #MTSEMA18 – Seven Customized 2019 Ford Ranger Pickups Headed to SEMA 2018
Ford is partnering with several members of the automotive aftermarket to bring seven versions of the 2019 Ford Ranger to the Blue Oval's 2018 SEMA Show booth. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] #MTSEMA18 – Mopar Customizes Two 2019 Ram 1500 Pickups for SEMA 2018
Ram is letting Mopar go wild on the 2019 1500, because it’s time for SEMA 2018 and all the glamour the show entails. Lifted or lowered: Take your pick. View the full article
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[motorsport] Catalunya WRC: Title hopeful Tanak hits back to lead Ogier
After retiring from the lead last time out at Wales Rally GB on the back of three consecutive wins, Tanak entered Spain 21 points adrift of leader Thierry Neuville. But Tanak was able to capitalise on off-road incidents for his two main rivals to move top on the third stage of the rally. M-Sport’s Ogier held a 3.7-second advantage after the opening asphalt stage but Tanak cut that to just ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR Roundtable: Will tempers flare at Martinsville again?
Of the four drivers who fell out of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, which one surprises you the most? Jim Utter: I would probably go with Brad Keselowski, not only because of his ability to string together three wins in a row at one point, but also because it really seemed they had developed the consistency required to advance through playoff rounds if you don't earn a win. While the 27th place ... Keep reading View the full article
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How much confidence did Chase Elliott gain after his confrontation with Denny Hamlin?
The 'Hub' crew talk about the confidence Chase Elliott may have gained after his confrontation with Denny Hamlin at Martinsville. View the full article
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[motorsport] Catalunya WRC: Ogier tops opener as Loeb, Block lose time
Ogier – who trails Neuville by seven points in the standings – rounded the tight and twisty 3.2km asphalt test in 3m35.3s, besting the Belgian by a brilliant 3.7s. "It won't be easy for the rest of the weekend,” said Ogier. “We had a good strategy on the tyres but now tomorrow we have a little less tyres than everyone else." Neuville had rolled in the pre-event shakedown, and thanked ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Portugal out, F1 venues in for 2019 WRX calendar
The WRX will be run over 11 rounds in 2019, having been held over 12 events in recent seasons. For the first time the series will be book-ended by flyaway events, beginning in Abu Dhabi at the Yas Marina Circuit in April before concluding on the last weekend in November in South Africa. The calendar retains a similar look outside of Portugal's exit and the Germany round at Estering being run ... Keep reading View the full article
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Ryan Blaney says the last time someone was genuinely mad at him was Kevin Harvick at Martinsville
Ryan Blaney tells Daryl Motte that the last time someone was genuinely mad and stern with him was his argument with Kevin Harvick at Martinsvlle. View the full article
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Kyle Busch explains Noah Gragson’s puking after his win at Martinsville
Kyle Busch tells Daryl Motte what caused Noah Gragson to puke after his win at Martinsville. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] #MTSEMA18 – Honda to Bring Rugged Open Air Vehicle Concept and Rebelle Rally Pilot to SEMA
Honda will strut its stuff at SEMA 2018 bringing the Pilot SUV that just completed the Rebelle and a tantalizingly named Rugged Open Air Vehicle Concept. View the full article
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[motorsport] Neuville suffers roll during Rally Spain shakedown
The Belgian got caught in the ruts at a right-hand corner early in the 1.2-mile test and the Hyundai rolled and came to rest on its roof. The shakedown stage was stopped while the car was recovered, but Neuville will not have time to take another run before the season’s penultimate WRC round gets underway in Barcelona on Thursday evening. “It was a square right,” the championship ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Olsbergs MSE to take World RX sabbatical in 2019
The 2014 World RX teams’ champions returned to the series full-time in 2018 with a pair of new Mk8 Ford Fiesta STs for former race-winning drivers Kevin Eriksson and Robin Larsson, but is yet to qualify for a final with one round remaining. OMSE has built 30 Fiesta Supercars in the last decade, and is currently involved in running the RallyX Nordic Championship along with the RX2 support ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Kyle Busch ready to kick off his "best round" in NASCAR playoffs
Of the three top drivers entering the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs (Busch, Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr.), Busch is the trio’s most recent race winner. Busch won the Sept. 22 race at Richmond (Va.) Raceway, the only driver in the trio to win in the playoffs so far. The trio’s lack of wins have raised questions about whether they will all advance to Homestead as ... Keep reading View the full article
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Will we ever see an all-electric version of NASCAR?
Spencer Gallagher talks with Daryl Motte about the possibility of having an all-electric version of NASCAR. View the full article
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Joey Logano says being a NASCAR driver gives him the perfect amount of fame
Joey Logano tells Daryl Motte why he's comfortable with the amount of fame he has as a NASCAR driver. View the full article
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Kurt Busch talks about the wild NASCAR silly season: ‘Right now it’s an owner’s market.’
Kurt Busch talks with Daryl Motte about the wild NASCAR season and why he think it's an "owner's market." View the full article
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[motorsport] Xfinity title contender Hemric docked points, loses crew chief
Hemric and his No. 21 Richard Childress Racing team were assessed an L1 penalty and stripped of 10 driver and owner points after his car was found to be too low following last Saturday’s race at Kansas Speedway. Hemric’s crew chief, Danny Stockman Jr., was also fined $10,000 and suspended from the next race, which means he will sit out the Nov. 3 playoff race at Texas Motor ... Keep reading View the full article
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AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance View the full article
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AJ Allmendinger says one of his dreams is to run a full year with Michael Shank Racing
AJ Allmendinger talks with Daryl Motte about his close relationship with Michael Shank and how someday he'd love to run a full season in one of his cars. View the full article
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Kevin Harvick talks with Shannon Spake about where the No. 4 team needs to improve
Kevin Harvick checks in with Shannon Spake to talk about how his team can reduce mistakes and where they need to improve. View the full article