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[motorsport] Harvick: All-Star Race package created racing reminiscent of IROC
The package, which consisted of front air ducts, larger rear spoilers and restrictor-plates, was well-received. The leader was never able to get too far away and the majority of the field was bunched together which created non-stop action throughout the field."I hate to admit it but the package was kind of fun, at times anyways," said Kyle Larson. "I'd hate to go this slow every week ... Keep reading View the full article
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Will Kyle Busch be able to score his first win at Charlotte at the Coke 600?
The 'NASCAR Race Hub' crew debate if Kyle Busch has what it takes to score his first-ever win at Charlotte Motor Speedway at this year's Coca-Cola 600. View the full article
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Austin Dillon, Casey Mears & Jeff Gordon look back at their first career wins in the Coke 600
Austin Dillon, Casey Mears and Jeff Gordon look back at their first career wins in the Coke 600 and what it meant for their careers. View the full article
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[motorsport] Bowman "frustrated" by other drivers taking advantage of him
Bowman finished 21st (last) in his All-Star Race debut after crashing out towards the end of the third stage. But that was not the source of his frustration.The Hendrick Motorsports driver was battling for the tenth position with Brad Keselowski when he lost control of the car got into the outside wall. However, the nose of his machine was already damaged in an earlier incident, which ... Keep reading View the full article
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Jeff Gordon headlines nominees for NASCAR Hall of Fame
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) When Jeff Gordon's name is presented to panel of voters for the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the debate should be short and simple. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] The Truck Show Podcast, Episode 11 – 2.7L Four-Cylinder 2019 Chevrolet Silverado
The guys discuss the new Silverado engine option and first-drive experience with Brett Evans of Truck Trend. Andrew Hoit from Milestar Tires checks in to talk truck tires and explain how Tireco became a big deal. View the full article
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[motorsport] Dakar opens talks with African countries for 2020
The Dakar moved to South America in 2009 after the 2008 edition of the rally raid, which was due to start from Lisbon, Portugal and finish in Dakar, Senegal, was cancelled due to terrorist threats.However, difficulties in securing a satisfactory route for the 2019 edition have led rally organisers ASO to begin talks with certain African nations about a possible future return to the ... Keep reading View the full article
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Motte’s Minute: Bubba Wallace outbids Joey Logano for Daryl Motte’s support at the All-Star Race
In this weeks edition of Motte's Minute, Daryl Motte sees who will give him the biggest cut of a million-dollar check. View the full article
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Next Level: Breaking down Kyle Busch & Brad Keselowski’s big wreck at the All-Star Race
AJ Allmendinger & Larry McReynolds go 'Next Level' to break down the wreck that took Kyle Busch, Brad Keselowski, and Martin Truex Jr. out of the All-Star Race. View the full article
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[autosport] Chase Elliott adds NASCAR Xfinity races after Gallagher drug ban
Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott will drive selected Xfinity Series races alongside his Cup commitments in place of Spencer Gallagher, who was banned from NASCAR competition for a drugs violation View the full article
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[motorsport] Scheider to headline Americas Rallycross Championship opener
The event will be held concurrently to the fourth round of World Rallycross Championship.Former Global Rallycross champions Volkswagen Andretti Autosport has retained its line-up of Scott Speed and former World RX race winner Tanner Foust to race a pair of Volkswagen Motorsport-built Beetle Supercars in the new series, which will be run over four rounds in 2018, joining World RX ... Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] VIDEO – Nissan Introduces Armada Mountain Patrol at Overland Expo WEST
Nissan pulled the wraps off the Armada Mountain Patrol concept at Overland Expo WEST this weekend, marking the latest social media–sourced build. View the full article
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[motorsport] Chase Elliott to run select Xfinity races for GMS Racing
Elliott will pilot the No. 23 GMS Racing Chevrolet Camaro, which Spencer Gallagher drove until he was suspended for violating NASCAR's substance abuse policy. Hooters, which serves as the primary sponsor for Elliott in a handful of MENCS races, will back the NXS effort at CMS.The 22-year-old Cup star will also run at Pocono o ... Keep reading View the full article
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Ford looks to snap 16-year Coca-Cola 600 drought
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) It's been 16 years since Mark Martin won the Coca-Cola 600, and a Ford driver has not been to victory lane for the marquee event since. A Ford driver hasn't hoisted a Cup championship trophy since 2004, either. View the full article
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[motorsport] Kevin Harvick enjoying the moment as "everything's going our way"
Harvick has never been this good this early in a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season – he add a victory and $1 million first prize in Saturday night’s All-Star Race to the five race wins he has already accumulated this season.The success may also be more appreciated as he is now an experienced veteran in the twilight of his racing career.“The coolest part about it is for me, it’s ... Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] NASCAR All-Star aero package could inform 2019 Cup rules
The NASCAR Cup series says it was pleased with the performance of the Charlotte All-Star race aero package, and that it will likely inform its 2019 rules package View the full article
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[fourwheeler] SPIED: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Towing and Interior Photos
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD was spotted over the weekend, and the fullsize truck’s interior was unwrapped long enough for us to snap off a few pics View the full article
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[motorsport] Citroen believes car strength saved Meeke in crash
Meeke went off the road after turning in to a fifth-gear left-hander on the second run of the Amarante stage on Saturday afternoon and slid into trees lining the outside of the bend, destroying the front end of the C3.Co-driver Nagle was uninjured but, after stepping from the car, Meeke was airlifted to hospital after complaining of back pain.He was released on Saturday evening, and ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie Kaz Grala lands a new ride
Fury Race Cars announced on Friday that it would field the No. 61 Ford for Grala in the next four races, beginning with next weekend’s race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Shane Wilson will serve as his crew chief.This will mark the first time Fury Race Cars, which has won several races and championships in local Late Model and Modified divisions of NASCAR, will field an entry in one of ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] All-Star Race package passes the "eye test," says NASCAR
That may be disappointing to some fans, many of whom thought the racing produced at Charlotte Motor Speedway was some of the best they’ve seen on a 1.5-mile track in the Cup series.“Directionally you do like some of the things you see and now you’ve got to get together with the industry, debrief like we always do with the race teams, drivers, certainly listen to the tracks and the ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] L.P. Dumoulin wins NASCAR Pinty’s Series opening race at CTMP
The drivers didn’t enjoy much practice on the CTMP fast and undulating road course prior to the race as rain and thick fog disrupted activities of the day. The competitors ran an abbreviated practice session Saturday, and the rest of the activities got cancelled.The starting line-up was set per the NASCAR rulebook with Kevin Lacroix in the No. 74 Dodge on pole position and ... Keep reading View the full article
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All-Star race shakeup goes well and NASCAR should try again
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Something had to be done to NASCAR's annual All-Star race, which had stopped being special years ago. A bunch of drivers circled around Charlotte Motor Speedway in cars too difficult to pass for the lead, so whoever had the clean air raced to an easy $1 million prize. View the full article
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[motorsport] Noah Gragson set to make NASCAR Pinty’s Series debut
Gragson finished second last year in his first NASCAR trucks start at the 10-turn road course located outside of Toronto and he hopes racing in Sunday’s Pinty’s Series season opener on Sunday will help him move up one more spot this August.Gragson, who won the Truck race at Kansas nearly two weeks ago, was seventh fastest in practice and will start 13th in Sunday’s Clarington 200 ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Marcus Smith on using new aero package in Coke 600: "Why not?"
The original plan of the new aero package that debuted in Saturday’s Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race was as a test, something that would be evaluated and, if successful, then perhaps adapted to more widespread use down the road.From most indications, there is little question the package was a hit. From the “eye test” to statistics, Saturday night’s all-star event and the Monster ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Portugal WRC: Neuville takes points lead with win
The Hyundai driver scored 29 points as he was second-fastest in the Power Stage and is now 19 points ahead of the non-scoring Sebastien Ogier, who crashed out on Friday.Neuville started the day with a 39.8s lead over M-Sport driver Elfyn Evans, and had a trouble-free run to finish the event with a gap of 40 seconds.Evans meanwhile had to turn his attention towards the charging Teemu ... Keep reading View the full article