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[motorsport] BF Goodrich selected to be official tire for NASCAR Euro Series
NASCAR’s only European based series will now compete on BF Goodrich Tires during the 2018 season highlighting one of the most successful racing tires in the history of motorsports.“We are excited to be a part of the Nascar Whelen Series”, said BFGoodrich Global General Manager Harold Phillips. “As the BF Goodrich brand is anxious to develop high performance tyres that will improve our ... Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] NASCAR Fontana: 24 cars offered new tyres to avoid start disparity
NASCAR has provided a new set of tyres to the 24 cars that participated in Friday's Cup series qualifying at Fontana after a third of the field missed the session View the full article
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[motorsport] Deodhar to make NASCAR Euro Series debut
Deodhar’s last outing came in the 2014/15 MRF Challenge season in Bahrain, where he managed a best finish of 10th. He was also classified runner-up in the MRF F1600 championship the very same year, despite missing the final round due to ill health.Since then, Deodhar has made several unsuccessful attempts to secure a ride, including in the Porsche Carrera Cup, while also pursuing his ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR offers tire option to fix qualifying disparity at Fontana
Thirteen teams failed to clear pre-qualifying inspection and did not participate in knockout qualifying at Auto Club Speedway.Because of NASCAR’s rule that teams must begin the race on the same tires with which they qualified, those 13 teams were slated to begin Sunday’s race on new tires, while those teams that participated in qualifying would ... Keep reading View the full article
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Truex claims 17th NASCAR Cup pole in Fontana
FONTANA, Calif. (AP) Martin Truex Jr. claimed the pole for the NASCAR Cup series race in Fontana after a qualifying session in which 13 drivers didn't complete a lap. View the full article
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[motorsport] Five things to watch in Saturday's Xfinity race at Fontana
Here are five things to watch in Saturday’s Roseanne 300 (5 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1):JR Motorsports has had a lock on the top spot in the series standings since the season began and it will be difficult to pry Tyler Reddick, Elliott Sadler or Justin Allgaier from that position anytime soon. The organization ended the 2017 season holding the top-three positions in points and winning ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Martin Truex Jr. takes Fontana pole, 13 cars fail to pass inspection
Truex, the reigning Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion, captured his second pole of the season on Friday, claiming the top spot in Sunday’s Auto Club 400 with an average lap speed of 186.567 mph.Truex was third-fastest in the first round and eighth-fastest in the second round.Kyle Busch will line up second, Kyle Larson third, Erik Jones fourth and Austin Dillon fifth.Rounding ... Keep reading View the full article
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Jimmie Johnson plans to race on without Lowe's sponsorship
FONTANA, Calif. (AP) Jimmie Johnson's sweater and baseball cap still bore the familiar Lowe's branding while he walked around the garage Friday at Auto Club Speedway. View the full article
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[autosport] Johnson 'not done' in NASCAR after major sponsor's exit announcement
Jimmie Johnson insists he is "not done" in the NASCAR Cup series after the announcement his long-time primary sponsor Lowe's will end its backing of his Hendrick Motorsports car View the full article
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[motorsport] Jimmie Johnson declares “I’m not done” as he returns to Fontana
He also talked about returning to a track where he has more Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series wins than any other driver. He hopes to earn his first top-10 finish in the last 10 races or end a career-long 27-race winless streak.“I feel good about it,” the seven-time Cup champion said. “This is such a fun track. We’ve all seen this place evolve in the multiple lanes of racing. The ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Kevin Harvick fastest in Friday's lone Cup practice at Fontana
Harvick rocketed to the top of the leaderboard early in Friday’s lone 50-minute practice session with an average lap speed of 189.066 mph, which would set a track record if it took place in qualifying.“I think as you look at the schedule for us, I think this is one that we’ve all had circled since I’ve been at SHR as a track that we hadn’t won at, that we felt like we’ve run well ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Darrell Wallace Jr.: "We are just not hitting on all cylinders right now"
In the three races since Daytona, Wallace’s best finish is 21st and he hasn’t finished on the lead lap.It’s quite early in the season, but he’s dropped from third to 18th in the series standings.“Atlanta was bad luck. I thought we were pretty decent in practice and we had some mechanical stuff go on right before the race that we didn’t find out. Vegas, we missed it. We were a very ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Mailbag: Will NASCAR expand its influence into Asia?
Hi, all. Help me out ... we hear of Ford vs. Toyota vs. Chevy along with their relative performance to each other at different times throughout the season. Other than the nose of the body and the engine block/head, are there any significant differences between the cars when all is said and done? – GriffGriff, much of the actual car chassis - what is underneath the body - is covered ... Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2019 Ram 1500: A Look at the New Segment Disruptor
We see and drive Ram’s newest 1/2-ton View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR Euro Series sets new record for entries
With less than 30 days remaining before the engines will fire up in Valencia, Spain, the Euro Series has already received 30 season entries, setting a new record in the European NASCAR championship history.There are now 19 different teams who've submitted entries to the NWES organization with a strong mix of returning powerhouses and prestigious newcomers will bring the competition to ... Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Ford Gives Us a Peek at Its SUV Future, Teases 2020 Bronco and Mini-SUV
Ford gave industry insiders a look at its SUV future, including teasers for the 2020 Bronco and a Bronco-inspired mini-SUV we expect for 2021. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Jeep Teases Concept Vehicles for 2018 Easter Jeep Safari
We’re just a few days away from the 2018 Easter Jeep Safari and the off-road concepts it brings, which is why Jeep is teasing us now with its beauties. View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR and Twitter to expand live in-car camera feeds this year
Last season, Twitter promoted a live in-car camera feed in each of the 10 Cup series playoff races.This year, Twitter will increase the offering to 15 Cup races during the second-half of the season and again including all 10 playoff races.The live camera stream can be accessed via NASCAR’s official Twitter handle, @NASCAR.“We’ve created an experience that brings Twitter users inside ... Keep reading View the full article
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Motte's Minute(s): Exploring the best places around Los Angeles
Daryl Motte takes to the streets of Los Angeles with Austin Dillon, William Byron, and Matt DiBenedetto as NASCAR makes it's final stop on the West coast tour. View the full article
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Jeff Gordon reacts to Hendrick Motorsports losing Lowe's as a primary sponsor
Jeff Gordon checks in with 'NASCAR Race Hub' to share his thoughts on Hendrick Motorsports losing Lowe's as Jimmie Johnson's primary sponsor. View the full article
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Darrell Wallace Jr. breaks down his mindset for the grind of his rookie season
Darrell Wallace Jr. stops by 'NASCAR Race Hub' to talk about his rookie season so far and his mindset moving forward. View the full article
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Here is the elite company Kevin Harvick will join if he wins a fourth consecutive race
Here are the legendary names Kevin Harvick will join if he's able to win a fourth consecutive this weekend in California. View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR Roundtable: Will Harvick's win streak continue in California?
Kevin Harvick has now won three races in a row and can become the first driver since Jimmie Johnson in 2007 to win a fourth straight this weekend in California. Do you believe he'll do it and if not, who would be the one to end the streak?Jim: Given that Harvick has had some strong runs of late at Auto Club - he led the most laps and finished second in 2016 - and combine that with the ... Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] Kevin Harvick responsible for Stewart-Haas dominance - Earnhardt Jr
Two-time Daytona 500 winner Dale Earnhardt Jr says the influence Kevin Harvick has at Stewart-Haas Racing has been key to dominating the 2018 NASCAR Cup series season so far View the full article
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[motorsport] Video: Harvick key to unlocking SHR potential, says Dale Jr.
Speaking on NBCSN’s NASCAR America show, Earnhardt spoke from experience about how Harvick – who leads the championship after four races – is a team player outside of the car. Junior says that has elevated the performance level of the entire four-strong SHR Ford squad, whose cars all feature in the top 11 in drivers’ points.Watch the video… ... Keep reading View the full article