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[motorsport] Truex wants redemption at Richmond after recent crashes
Truex was eliminated in a multi-car pile-up in the first half of the Bristol race and also retired in Texas after a puncture forced him into the Turn 4 wall.Those results mean he has fallen from second in the standings down to seventh and he is now 108 points behind points leader Kyle Busch.Truex says he can take solace in his Richmond form, having led a race-high 198 laps in 2017 ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Ford used F1 experience to develop Mustang for NASCAR Cup Series
Tommy Joseph - formerly of Red Bull, Williams, Sauber and Honda – joined Ford at the end of 2017 in an aerodynamics role to work on the project.Efficient aerodynamics has become increasingly vital as downforce has been progressively downscaled by the series in recent years.Joseph then led the Mustang program, working alongside Ford’s NASCAR stable that includes Penske, Wood Brothers ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR's France Family to be honored for motorsports legacy
The award memorializes Argetsinger, founder and organizer of the first races at Watkins Glen, N.Y., 70 years ago. It is given for outstanding contributions to motorsports.This year’s award, which will be presented at a dinner gala on June 28 in Corning, N.Y., precedes the Six Hours of The Glen IMSA weekend at the Glen.The 2018 award will be the fifth presented by the IMRRC. Chip ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Sordo quashes talk of imminent rallycross switch
The Spaniard was present at last weekend’s World RX opener in Barcelona where he was spotted talking to Prodrive personnel, prompting speculation he was on the verge of moving to Guerlain Chicherit’s GCK team.Sordo, who drove the Banbury team’s Mini John Coooper Works WRC for two years, has told Motorsport.com his priority is to remain in the WRC with Hyundai.He said: “I went to the ... Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] Kyle Larson: Repeated Bristol NASCAR defeats by Kyle Busch hurting
Chip Ganassi Racing's Kyle Larson says it is frustrating to lose to Kyle Busch for the fourth time at NASCAR Cup series venue Bristol View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Nissan Planning a Crowd-Sourced, Overland-Themed Armada “Mountain Patrol”
Nissan wants its fans to crowd-source the latest custom build. Like former projects, the Nissan Armada “Mountain Patrol” will follow an overlanding theme. View the full article
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[motorsport] Citroen calls up Ostberg for two more rallies
Ostberg, a Citroen works driver in 2014 and 2015, drafted back into the team for Rally Sweden in February and finished sixth.Since then, he has been working to secure further outings in a C3 and he announced on Wednesday that he would be back in the team for Portugal and Italy."It feels really good to be back in the car and back with the team again after a long break since Rally ... Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Breaking: Ultimate Adventure 2018 Application Deadline Extended!
Quick, get your application in to be part of UA2018. View the full article
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[motorsport] Ricky Stenhouse Jr. sponsors agree to extension through 2021
Coming off of his best finish of the season at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway on Monday, Roush Fenway Racing driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. shared some more good news at the team headquarters in Concord, N.C., on Tuesday.Stenhouse and team principal owner Jack Roush announced that SunnyD, Fastenal and Fifth Third Bank have all extended their agreements with the team through the 2021 ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Mustang's global popularity fueled Ford's change in NASCAR Cup Series
In fact, the Fusion is enjoying one of its best starts to a season as Ford has compiled four wins in the series’ first eight races.“That (change) was driven based upon the excitement of (the Mustang) and the performance that we think we can get out of it, so it does not signify or signal anything about the Fusion or its road car future,” Mark Rushbrook, global director of Ford ... Keep reading View the full article
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NASCAR's Rickey Stenhouse Jr inks deals with 3 sponsors
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Roush Fenway Racing has reached contract extensions with three of Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s primary sponsors through 2021. View the full article
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[motorsport] Dejected Darrell Wallace Jr. confused by loss of pace after leading
After the rain-delayed race was resumed on Monday afternoon, Wallace took the lead on lap 375 of 500 when he passed Team Penske’s Brad Keselowski.He stayed up front for a total of six laps before Joe Gibbs Racing’s Kyle Busch - the eventual race winner - took the lead back.While he would remain in the top 10 for the majority of the race, Wallace fell to 16th at the end as he ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Bristol NASCAR Truck race date adjusted for triple-header weekend
The race, which will take place on the 16th of August, kicking off three consecutive nights of NASCAR action at the famed 0.533-mile oval. The Whelen Modified Series will be on hand along with the three national divisions and will precede the Trucks on Thursday afternoon.“Moving the Camping World Truck Series race to Thursday allows for three consecutive nights of NASCAR action ... Keep reading View the full article
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The Hustle: Bubba Wallace on driving the historic #43 car
"I don't try to be somebody different when I'm on camera -- this is who I am. I try and be that positive attitude." View the full article
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Phase one: Richmond set to host races as redesign continues
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) Dennis Bickmeier is days away from hosting a NASCAR weekend, and finally able to relax a bit. View the full article
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Ford announces switch to Mustang beginning at Daytona in ’19
Ford is bringing its Mustang to NASCAR's top series for the first time. View the full article
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[autosport] Wallace 'blindsided' by late drop after leading first NASCAR laps
Richard Petty Motorsports's Darrell Wallace Jr says he was devastated and "blindsided" by his fall to 16th at Bristol after leading his first NASCAR Cup series laps View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Tax Day: Will You Spend the Refund on Your Truck?
Interestingly, the internet says the average tax refund approaches $3,000. That’s a good chunk of money! View the full article
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Was Bristol the start of a turnaround for Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 team?
The NASCAR Race Hub crew debate if Jimmie can capitalize on his first top five of 2018 and turn his season around. View the full article
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Darrell Wallace Jr. emotional after leading first laps in the Cup Series
Hear what Bubba Wallace had to say about his strong run in Bristol after leading his first career Cup Series laps. View the full article
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[motorsport] Ford to bring new Mustang to 2019 Cup series
It currently runs the Fusion in the top-tier Cup series and it is the oldest make on the grid after Chevrolet introduced its new Camaro for 2018, a year after Toyota brought an updated Camry.There had been speculation throughout the 2018 season that Ford would introduce a new car and its leading teams such as Penske and Wood Brothers had asked for improvements to the current car over ... Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] Ford to introduce Mustang model for 2019 NASCAR Cup season
Ford has revealed it will introduce the Mustang for the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series View the full article
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[autosport] Johnson: Hendrick has NASCAR momentum back after third at Bristol
Seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson says he and Hendrick Motorsports are now going in the right direction after struggling to find momentum earlier in the Cup season View the full article
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[motorsport] WRC future talks to include hybrids, electric cars
Despite being just a season in to the five-year homologation cycle, the sport’s powerbrokers are keen to explore future technical regulations for the WRC’s premier class of car.Those discussions will include the potential for alternative energies being used in rallying.FIA president Jean Todt wants to see the WRC embracing alternative technology, but as a former competitor and team ... Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Episode 6 of The Truck Show Podcast Goes Live: 2020 Chevrolet HD
In Episode 6, Lightning and Holman thank all the listeners for their support in helping the podcast make the automotive Top 10 list on iTunes, talk 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD, and tell the story of a 101-year-old retired Chevy truck engineer. View the full article