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[foxsports]
Kyle Busch and Joe Gibbs Racing handed L1 penalty following Pocono victory
Kyle Busch and Joe Gibbs Racing were handed an L1 penalty after their winning car from Pocono was found to be too high. View the full article
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[motorsport] Mikkelsen believes he's overcome "nightmare" start to 2018
Mikkelsen has struggled to find confidence and grip from his Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC so far this year - but he believes last month’s Rally of Portugal marked a turning point.In the pre-event test for round six, the Norwegian found a transmission set-up which worked for him. Unfortunately for Mikkelsen, power-steering and engine problems intervened before he was able to demonstrate his ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Kyle Busch's Xfinity Series crew chief suspended
The car was found to be too high in the left front, resulting in an L1 penalty.Crew chief Eric Phillips has been suspended for one championship event and fined $10,00. The team has also been assessed the loss of ten owner points.Busch ld 64 of 100 laps en route to his 92nd career NXS victory and his first of the year, later stating that the infraction didn't give him any kind of ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Alex Bowman joins GMS Racing for Michigan Xfinity race
Bowman, 25, will be making his first NXS appearance of 2018 this Saturday at Michigan International Speedway, a series where he has 52 career starts and one victory. ISM Connect will serve as the primary sponsor this weekend.“I want to thank GMS Racing for letting me race the No. 23 Chevrolet this weekend in Michigan,” said Bowman. “Last time I was in the Xfinity race at the track, we ... Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 70 Years of Warn
Celebrate 70 Years of Warn With a Chance to Win a Winch! View the full article
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[autosport] NASCAR could impose limits on Cup drivers racing in feeder series
NASCAR could place further limits on Cup drivers competing in the feeder Xfinity and Trucks series in order to find the "right balance" between promoting young talent and encouraging veterans View the full article
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[motorsport] Goodyear debuts new tires at Michigan for Cup and Xfinity Series
Cup and Xfinity teams will run the same tire set-up at Michigan this weekend but this is the first time these teams will be running either of these two Goodyear tire codes.Compared to what was run at Michigan last year, the left-side tire features an updated construction that brings it into line with what is run at other speedways and a new compound to introduce more wear.The ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR could place more limits on Cup drivers in other series
In an appearance Monday on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s “Morning Drive” show, NASCAR’s Steve O’Donnell indicated a decision would need to be made soon on any changes to 2019 participation guidelines for Cup series drivers.“More and more, the fans are speaking very loudly that they like the rising talent that we have in this series and we do as well and the established veterans that are ... Keep reading View the full article
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[foxsports]
Darrell Waltrip: 'I don't think Jimmie Johnson is done, but his dominance is done.'
Darrell Waltrip tells Daryl Motte why he thinks we'll never see Jimmie Johnson dominate again like he once did. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Tony Farson’s 1968 Toyota FJ40: The Time Machine - BFGoodrich's "What Are You Building For?" Contest Winner for May
Where does your rig take you? Tony Farson’s ’68 Toyota FJ40 goes somewhere inaccessible by anything else: to his late father, Robert, AKA “Rocket.” View the full article
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[motorsport] Deodhar steps up to Elite 2 class of Euro NASCAR
Deodhar ended a three-year racing hiatus in 2018 by joining the Elite Club category of Euro NASCAR, the European edition of the popular American stock car championship.He made an immediate impression by winning on his series debut at Valencia (Spain) in the Elite Club class, before finishing second in Italy.After two rounds in the entry-level category, Deodhar will now race for ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] How Dale Jr.'s retirement exposed NASCAR's big problem
Attendance is down at NASCAR Cup Series races in 2018, television ratings for US stock car racing's top category continue to dip and long-time Hendrick Motorsports driver Dale Earnhardt Jr is retired after an unparalleled run as NASCAR's most popular figure. And those factors are linked, rather than coincidence.In the context of a series trying to reinvent itself and return to its ... Keep reading View the full article
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[foxsports]
Motte’s Minute: Getting to know forklift driver Martin Truex Jr.
In this weeks edition of Motte's Minute, Daryl Motte goes rapid fire with Pocono winner and forklift driver Martin Truex Jr. View the full article
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[foxsports]
Breaking down Martin Truex Jr.’s winning final restart at Pocono
The 'NASCAR Race Hub' crew go 'Next Level' to break down Martin Truex Jr.'s winning move on the final restart in Pocono. View the full article
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[foxsports]
Winner’s Weekend: Martin Truex Jr. – Pocono
Martin Truex Jr. and crew chief Cole Pearn recap the strategy that brought them to victory lane in the Pocono 400 at Pocono Raceway. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] The Truck Show Podcast Presented by Nissan, Episode 13 – Sadistic Iron Werks
From minitrucks to supercars, Bobby Martins of Sadistic Iron Werks has evolved with the times. Once a staple on the cover of Mini Truckin’ magazine, Sadistic is now the go-to shop for bagged Ferraris and Lambos. View the full article
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[foxsports]
Martin Truex Jr. says his Dad being in racing helped him get to where he is today
Martin Truex Jr. tells Daryl Motte about how his father's racing career helped him become a racer himself. View the full article
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[foxsports]
Darrell Waltrip says the pothole in the 2010 Daytona 500 inspired him to join Twitter
Darrell Waltrip tells Daryl Motte why he got on Twitter after the pothole debacle in the 2010 Daytona 500. View the full article
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[motorsport] Kyle Larson: 'I've been a step behind' Harvick, Busch and Truex
Larson was among those who stayed out during a late caution in the 400 mile race, holding off a charging Kyle Busch in order to finish second to Martin Truex Jr.The Chip Ganassi Racing driver was never much of a factor up front and failed to lead a lap, but taking advantage of clean air late in the race and securing prime track position helped him to match his best result of the ... Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Topless Tour 2018: Westward With New Tires
Topless Tour 2018 wraps up with new Pirelli tires, dirt roads, and a push back to California View the full article
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[motorsport] Citroen open to Ogier return for 2019
Ogier was a Citroen protege but left at the end of 2011 as tensions between himself and nine-time WRC champion Sebastien Loeb grew.He then signed for Volkswagen and, after a development season driving a Skoda Fabia S2000, started his unbroken run of five WRC titles in 2013 that continued when he joined M-Sport last season after Volkswagen's exit.Kris Meeke's departure has left ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Already a winner, Martin Truex Jr. now becoming a title contender
Truex, the reigning Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion, was already in the playoffs and wasn’t exactly having a bad season, just not quite as dominant as the one he enjoyed last year.Sunday’s victory at Pocono Raceway should serve as a reminder that even if Truex and his crew chief, Cole Pearn, believe they still need to improve, they are more than capable of going toe-to-toe ... Keep reading View the full article
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[foxsports]
Blake Koch has an interesting idea for NASCAR’s weekly aero package rules
Blake Koch tells Daryl Motte about his idea that could help solve some of NASCAR's aero package questions. View the full article
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[foxsports]
Rapid fire with Martin Truex Jr.
Get to know Martin Truex Jr. as he takes some 'rapid fire' questions with Daryl Motte. View the full article
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[autosport] NASCAR Cup Pocono: Busch baffled by late pit strategy that cost win
Joe Gibbs Racing's Kyle Busch says he was baffled by his pace after a "frustrating" strategy call that cost him a potential NASCAR Cup series win at Pocono View the full article