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Busch saved the fastest lap of the day for the final round of Thursday night’s qualifying, using an average lap speed at 191.836 mph to win the pole for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600.Team Penske’s Joey Logano ended up second (191.218 mph) while Busch’s Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Denny Hamlin was third (191.049 mph). Erik Jones was fourth and Brad Keselowski completed the top-five.The pole ... Keep reading View the full article

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Charlotte Motor Speedway President Marcus Smith learned a long time ago from NASCAR Hall of Fame father Bruton Smith not to be afraid to try ''new and crazy'' things when it comes to auto racing. View the full article

“We just have to be solid first practice, qualifying practice, I feel pretty good about it. My team feels pretty good about it, too,” Suarez said Thursday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.“Charlotte has been a good place to me. I feel good mentally and physically, so why not?”Suarez, in a his sophomore season in the Cup series, came close last weekend in earning his first win in the Cup ... Keep reading View the full article

Johnson confirmed on Thursday that Red Bull was one of the company’s he and his No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team have had discussions with about possible sponsorship beginning next season.“There is definitely some interest there,” Johnson said at Charlotte Motor Speedway. “I think there is interest from a variety of different companies. That would be one of a long list of ... Keep reading View the full article

Team Penske teammate Ryan Blaney and Brad Keselowski had led the way most of the 50-minute session at Charlotte Motor Speedway until Hamlin’s late flyer lap.Hamlin’s average lap speed of 190.134 mph was the only one to top the 190 mph barrier. Blaney ended up second (189.673 mph) and Keselowski third (189.434 mph).Hamlin has never won a points race at Charlotte but did start on the ... Keep reading View the full article

Meeke was airlifted to hospital for checks after a particularly violent accident on the most recent WRC round in Portugal last weekend.He had been signed to spearhead Citroen's factory WRC return in 2017 but ended up only seventh in the championship and was briefly sidelined from the team in early summer following a poor start to the year.Citroen team principal Pierre Budar said ... Keep reading View the full article

Four-time NASCAR Cup series champion Jeff Gordon and legendary team owner Roger Penske have been inducted into NASCAR's Hall of Fame, leading a five-strong 'Class of 2019' intake View the full article

The 2019 Ford F-150 is getting a few new toys to play with, including one it’s borrowing from its little brother, the 2019 Ranger. View the full article

Gordon highlighted the five-member Class of 2019, which also included owners Roger Penske and Jack Roush and former drivers Davey Allison and Alan Kulwicki.As it turns out Gordon, 46, will be inducted surrounded by people who all directly or indirectly played a significant role in his career.“Roger Penske – I was an avid Rick Mears fan. To go in in the same year as Roger. Of course ... Keep reading View the full article

Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame chairman Dr. Hugh Scully revealed the 2018 inductees and said they group reflects the success Canadians have achieved in all aspects of motorsport.“The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame proudly welcomes this year's group of inductees, all of whom have excelled in their careers, whether on track, working behind the scenes, or behind a camera,“ said ... Keep reading View the full article

Penske, Jeff Gordon, Jack Roush, Davey Allison and Alan Kulwicki comprise the newest five-member class.Rusty Wallace (third-winningest Penske driver, 37 Cup Series wins)“I don’t know of anyone that has accomplished as much across all levels of motorsports as Roger Penske. I don’t know of anyone in motorsports that is as respected among all levels of racing and business as Roger. He’s ... Keep reading View the full article

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Jeff Gordon didn't give much thought to NASCAR while racing sprint cars in Indiana as a teenager. View the full article

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Jeff Gordon has been selected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. View the full article

Gordon, who now serves as a Fox Sports NASCAR TV analyst, won 93 races in the Cup series and four series championships (1995, 1997, 1998 and 2001).Gordon, 46, started his career in what was then the Busch Series with Hugh Connerty Racing, followed by Bill Davis Racing, winning three races, and began racing full-time in the Cup Series for Hendrick Motorsports in 1993.This was his ... Keep reading View the full article

Timerzyanov, from Kazan in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, is driving for Marcus Gronholm’s GRX Taneco team in World RX this season, campaigning a Hyundai i20 Supercar alongside team mate Niclas Gronholm.“I’m a bit worried at the moment as I’m not sure I’ll be able to compete in the race – I’m still waiting for my visa,” said Timerzyanov, who made the semi-finals in the opening ... Keep reading View the full article

Michael Hayden was indefinitely suspended by NASCAR on May 9 following his arrest by Dover (Del.) Police following a physical altercation with Xfinity Series team co-owner Jerry Hattaway.According to newspaper reports, the incident had to do with Hayden’s employment with Hattaway’s team.Hayden appealed the penalty to the National Motorsports A ... Keep reading View the full article

LOS ANGELES (AP) Danica Patrick has lined up her first post-retirement gig: hosting The ESPYS. View the full article

LOS ANGELES (AP) Danica Patrick has lined up her first post-retirement gig: hosting The ESPYS. View the full article

LOS ANGELES (AP) Danica Patrick has lined up her first post-retirement gig: hosting The ESPYS. View the full article

Drivers tell Daryl Motte why they would or wouldn't want to take part in the Indy-Charlotte Double. View the full article

Automotive and 4x4 news from around the world. View the full article

Yokohama adds an extreme tire to the Geolandar lineup—the X-MT View the full article

Topless Tour 2018: Staff Editor Jered Korfhage drives a Jeep across the country with no top and no doors. View the full article

We wandered around the 2018 Overland Expo WEST and found the most extreme, decked-out campers. View the full article

Earnhardt, 28, ran the first five races of the 2018 season with StarCom Racing before the two mutually parted ways in March.He now joins the Jay Robinson-owned Premium Motorsports for his third start in the 600, driving the No. 55 Chevrolet Camaro.Earnhardt has 63 career Cup starts with his best result coming in the 2018 Daytona 500 where he finished 21st. The car will carry ... Keep reading View the full article