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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Larson Returns To An Unfamiliar NASCAR
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By Deb Williams | Senior Writer
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – When Kyle Larson walks into Daytona International Speedway’s garage it marks the first time the 28-year-old has been in the NASCAR environment in nearly a year, …

Tue, 02/9/21 – 18:14 | Comments Off on Larson Returns To An Unfamiliar NASCAR
Bowyer Set To Step Up To The Microphone
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By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
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The early lunch crowd was just beginning to filter into the seating area at Lidia’s, an upscale bistro in Kansas City owned by celebrity chef and purveyor of the the …

Tue, 02/9/21 – 15:27 | Comments Off on Bowyer Set To Step Up To The Microphone
Clash Becomes A Road Trip
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By Deb Williams | Senior Writer
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – For the first time in the Busch Clash’s 43-year history it will be held on Daytona’s 14-turn, 3.61-mile road course and that changes the complexion of …

Tue, 02/9/21 – 9:09 | Comments Off on Clash Becomes A Road Trip
Flat Spot On: Bob Hubbard and the HANS—A Life’s Work
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By Jonathan Ingram | Senior Writer
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To say all the participants in NASCAR, INDYCAR, IMSA and the FIA’s major championships owe a debt of gratitude to Bob Hubbard is an understatement. The man saved major league professional …

Mon, 02/8/21 – 17:47 | Comments Off on Flat Spot On: Bob Hubbard and the HANS—A Life’s Work
Cindric, DiBenedetto Are Cool With Their Situation
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MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Austin Cindric and Matt DiBenedetto find themselves in a unique and seemingly awkward position with the beginning of the 2021 NASCAR season.
They already know that in 2022 Team Penske’s Cindric is replacing …

Sun, 02/7/21 – 10:38 | Comments Off on Cindric, DiBenedetto Are Cool With Their Situation
Grosjean Excited About New U.S. Gig
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Romain Grosjean’s star-crossed Formula One career ended last November during a YouTube moment defined by a halo, assisted perhaps by a guardian angel.
A veteran of 179 F1 starts, Grosjean is transitioning to the NTT IndyCar …

Sat, 02/6/21 – 9:49 | Comments Off on Grosjean Excited About New U.S. Gig
Flat Spot On: A Surprise Follows Fine Finish at the Rolex 24
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By Jonathan Ingram | Senior Writer
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After a fabulous 24-hour race on the high banks and infield of the France family’s Speedway by the Sea, amid glorious heavens of sunshine each day and a night sky jeweled …

Tue, 02/2/21 – 11:08 | Comments Off on Flat Spot On: A Surprise Follows Fine Finish at the Rolex 24
The Hendrick Band Re-assembles For The 24
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For one day and one night, the band got back together and it came tantalizingly close to producing in a smash hit.
The band was composed of past and present superstars at Hendrick Motorsports and it …

Mon, 02/1/21 – 14:27 | Comments Off on The Hendrick Band Re-assembles For The 24
Taylor Puts Together ‘Monumental’ Rolex Victory
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By Deb Williams | Senior Writer
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – When Wayne Taylor decided to switch to Acura after 28 years with General Motors his race team found itself with two months to prepare for the …

Mon, 02/1/21 – 13:19 | Comments Off on Taylor Puts Together ‘Monumental’ Rolex Victory
Jimmie Begins ‘Retirement’ With 24-Hour Drive
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By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
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The Rolex 24 starting field will roll to the green flag this afternoon in Daytona for the start of the 2021 race that marks the beginning of the racing season.
Among …

Sat, 01/30/21 – 13:33 | Comments Off on Jimmie Begins ‘Retirement’ With 24-Hour Drive