Sat, 18/03/23 – 9:59 | Comments Off on Rutherford Ponders Bad And Good On 85th Birthday

FORT WORTH, Texas _ Three-time Indianapolis 500 champion Johnny Rutherford belatedly check-marked his 85th birthday during a media event at Texas Motor Speedway, where “Lone Star J.R.” mused over a pair of regrets in his …

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For Harvick, The ‘Right Moment’ Has Arrived
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By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
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It will be Happy Trails for “Happy” Harvick at the end of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season.
The 2014 Cup Series champion, Harvick announced Thursday in Kannapolis, N.C., that his …

Fri, 01/13/23 – 8:51 | Comments Off on For Harvick, The ‘Right Moment’ Has Arrived
Thorson Has Eyes On Repeat At The Chili Bowl
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Tanner Thorson served notice he has every intention of claiming a second consecutive Golden Driller trophy Saturday night after a wire-to-wire performance during John Christner Trucking Qualifying Night at the 37th annual Lucas Oil Chili …

Fri, 01/13/23 – 8:47 | Comments Off on Thorson Has Eyes On Repeat At The Chili Bowl
Oklahoma’s Davis Stands Tall At Chili Bowl Nationals
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By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
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Oklahoman Hank Davis proved the underdog still has a shot at victory in the 37th annual Chili Bowl Nationals, fending off Spencer Bayston for his first career preliminary night win.
“I …

Thu, 01/12/23 – 9:03 | Comments Off on Oklahoma’s Davis Stands Tall At Chili Bowl Nationals
Dakar Teams Eyeing Upcoming Marathon Stage
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Wednesday’s short, timed Stage 10 of the 45th Dakar Rally saw Kevin Benavides, Rokas Baciuška and Sébastien Loeb push their vehicles hard en route to Shaybah ahead of the crucial two-part Marathon Stage.
Jan. 11/Stage 10/Haradh-Shaybah/Distance-Total/Special: …

Thu, 01/12/23 – 8:53 | Comments Off on Dakar Teams Eyeing Upcoming Marathon Stage
McIntosh Kicks Off 2023 Chili Bowl With A Victory
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By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
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Fending off the field is one thing, but doing so with a failing right rear tire made Cannon McIntosh’s win during Cummins Qualifying Night extra sweet at the 37th annual …

Wed, 01/11/23 – 8:55 | Comments Off on McIntosh Kicks Off 2023 Chili Bowl With A Victory
They’re Off The Road Again at Dakar
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Tuesday’s resumption of the 45th Dakar Rally after a much-needed and appreciated rest day saw Sébastien Loeb, Lucas Moraes, Toby Price and Rokas Baciuška generate headline news in the Saudi Arabian desert.
Jan. 10/Stage 9/Riyadh-Haradh/Distance-Total/Special: 686-kilometers/358-kilometers
_ With …

Wed, 01/11/23 – 8:47 | Comments Off on They’re Off The Road Again at Dakar
Dakar Teams Take A Break
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With competitors in the 45th Dakar Rally enjoying a well-earned break Monday in Riyadh between Stages 8 and 9, here’s a recap of the first week of traversing through the treacherous Saudi Arabian desert:
Stage 1 …

Tue, 01/10/23 – 9:17 | Comments Off on Dakar Teams Take A Break
Loeb Drives to Stage 8 Win at Dakar
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Sébastien Loeb secured a second victory Sunday via _ would you believe it? _ a speeding ticket issued in the vast expanse of the Saudi Arabian desert during Stage 8 of the 45th Dakar Rally, …

Mon, 01/9/23 – 12:08 | Comments Off on Loeb Drives to Stage 8 Win at Dakar
Al-Attiyah Closing In On Dakar Title
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Nasser Al-Attiyah relentlessly remained on-course for a fifth Dakar Rally title Saturday, as Mitch Guthrie Jr. and Rokas Baciuška each secured wins during Stage Seven of the 45th edition of motorsport’s toughest test of endurance.
Jan. 7/Stage …

Sun, 01/8/23 – 10:05 | Comments Off on Al-Attiyah Closing In On Dakar Title
Flooding Alters Stage 6 at Dakar
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Quick-thinkers Nasser Al-Attiyah, Toby Price and Guillaume De Mevius avoided mayhem during Friday’s dramatic Stage Six of the 45th Dakar Rally, which was re-routed to Riyadh.
Jan. 6/Stage 6/Ha’il-Riyadh/Distance-Total/Special: 560-kilometers/358-kilometers
_ Stage Six required the field to …

Sat, 01/7/23 – 12:14 | Comments Off on Flooding Alters Stage 6 at Dakar