Sat, 27/05/23 – 17:48 | Comments Off on Fans Can Gorge on 107th-Running of The 500 Storylines

Storylines in sports are like free shrimp appetizers at nice restaurants: more is better (unless you’re a shrimp or the bus boy who has to clean up those disgusting slimy pink shells). This year’s Indianapolis …

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NHRA Notes: Stewart Going Full-time In Top Alcohol In Coming Season
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Tony Stewart’s conversion from rookie drag racing team-owner to rookie drag racer officially hits full-throttle next month at Gainesville Raceway.
After making his NHRA driving debut in a Top Alcohol Dragster during last year’s NHRA Nevada Nationals, …

Wed, 02/15/23 – 11:14 | Comments Off on NHRA Notes: Stewart Going Full-time In Top Alcohol In Coming Season
Earnhardt’s Right-Hand Man Looks Back On THE 500
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By Jeff Hood | Senior Writer
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J.R. Rhodes was a fixture alongside Dale Earnhardt beginning with the running of The Winston in Charlotte in May 1994 through the legendary driver’s final race when he lost his …

Sun, 02/12/23 – 9:59 | Comments Off on Earnhardt’s Right-Hand Man Looks Back On THE 500
Truex Ends Drought With Clash Win at L.A. Coliseum
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By Jeff Hood | Senior Writer
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Welcome back to victory lane, MTJ.
Teetering on retirement last fall after failing to post a win in 2022, a rejuvenated Martin Truex Jr. snagged the lead from Ryan Preece with …

Mon, 02/6/23 – 10:09 | Comments Off on Truex Ends Drought With Clash Win at L.A. Coliseum
It’s February And That Means Excitement for Fans – Kind Of
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By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
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Looking back: 
A large number of people heralded  last weekend’s Rolex 24 race at Daytona International Speedway’s infield road circuit, as the exciting future of sports car racing. (Well, actually a …

Sat, 02/4/23 – 18:14 | Comments Off on It’s February And That Means Excitement for Fans – Kind Of
IndyCar Testing/Luxuriating In Desert
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INDYCAR ended its traditionally lengthy offseason Thursday and Friday at an untraditional California venue during an open test paced by reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Marcus Ericsson of Chip Ganassi Racing.
Ericsson was quickest among four CGR …

Sat, 02/4/23 – 10:58 | Comments Off on IndyCar Testing/Luxuriating In Desert
NASCAR Back In LaLa Land For Season-Opening Clash
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By Jeff Hood | Senior Writer
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NASCAR comes out of winter hibernation this weekend with the running of Sunday night’s Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum in Los Angeles.
It will be the good ol’ boys second …

Fri, 02/3/23 – 9:30 | Comments Off on NASCAR Back In LaLa Land For Season-Opening Clash
The 2023 500 Has A Number Of Interesting Angles
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By Jeff Hood | Senior Writer
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When the flamboyant Darrell Waltrip captured his first-and only-Daytona 500 in 1989, the Kentucky native was quick to remind everyone it was his 17th attempt to win the Great American …

Sun, 01/29/23 – 9:40 | Comments Off on The 2023 500 Has A Number Of Interesting Angles
Garage 56 Le Mans Effort To Feature All-Star Lineup
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A diverse and experienced driver lineup featuring former 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Mike “Rocky” Rockenfeller will pilot NASCAR’s Garage 56 entry during the 100th anniversary edition of the French endurance classic in June.
Rockenfeller …

Sat, 01/28/23 – 13:30 | Comments Off on Garage 56 Le Mans Effort To Feature All-Star Lineup
Sato To Drive Ovals For Chip Ganassi Racing in ’23
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INDYCAR’s “Taku” will turn left exclusively during 2023, his debut season with Chip Ganassi Racing.
Takuma Sato, a two-time Indianapolis 500 champion, will drive CGR’s No. 11 Honda in the NTT IndyCar Series’ five oval-track races, …

Thu, 01/19/23 – 9:30 | Comments Off on Sato To Drive Ovals For Chip Ganassi Racing in ’23
Al-Attiyah Wins A Fifth Dakar Title
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The checkered flag fell on the 45th Dakar Rally Sunday, Jan. 15, with the relentless Nasser Al-Attiyah wrapping up a fifth T1 Car Class crown and Kevin Benavides finally besting Toby Price for his second …

Mon, 01/16/23 – 10:10 | Comments Off on Al-Attiyah Wins A Fifth Dakar Title