NASCAR contigency plans to run Cup races in house revealed in legal filing
In a Friday night legal filing, the latest development in the 23XI and Front Row Motorsport v. NASCAR antitrust dispute, the two teams are asking the court to issue a ‘summary judgment on the countersuit by the Sanctioning Body or make it a separate case and trial.NASCAR filed a counterclaimContinue Reading
At 43 years old, the versatile A.J. Allmendinger “proves I can still be here”
In December of this year, A.J. Allmendinger will turn 44 years old after competing in NASCAR for almost two full decades. He’s a truly unique driver when looking at his career trajectory, and Friday’s shock pole position at Bristol Motor Speedway only added to that.Allmendinger did not take the path ofContinue Reading
How Fernandez fared in race debut for Yamaha V4 MotoGP bike
The first competitive outing for Yamaha’s V4-powered M1 MotoGP bike fell below expectations, with test rider Augusto Fernandez enduring a “long” and “hard” San Marino Grand Prix sprint race.While the weekend got off to an encouraging start for Yamaha’s new V4 project, with Fernandez lapping six tenths off Fabio Quartararo’sContinue Reading
Setback for Yamaha as Augusto Fernandez endures “long, hard” day on V4-powered M1
The first competitive outing for Yamaha’s V4-powered M1 MotoGP bike fell below expectations, with test rider Augusto Fernandez enduring a “long” and “hard” San Marino Grand Prix sprint race.While the weekend got off to an encouraging start for Yamaha’s new V4 project, with Fernandez lapping six tenths off Fabio Quartararo’sContinue Reading
Kristensen wins race of legends at Goodwood with late pass
Le Mans great Tom Kristensen took a last-gasp victory to top a Goodwood touring car field that included ex-Formula 1 drivers, a NASCAR legend and IndyCar champions.The first St Mary’s Trophy race for pre-1960 tin-tops was for the star guest drivers and Steve Soper started on pole in the FordContinue Reading
Tanak explains second WRC Rally Chile retirement
Protecting his spare engine for a chance to fight for Super Sunday points is the reason behind Ott Tanak’s decision to retire from Rally Chile for a second time.Tanak rejoined the rally after his Hyundai team fitted a spare engine to his i20 N Rally1 car overnight, following an engineContinue Reading
Bezzecchi explains bizarre celebration after MotoGP San Marino GP sprint win
Marco Bezzecchi has explained why he carried a wooden leg on his bike while celebrating his victory in the San Marino Grand Prix sprint race at Misano.The factory Aprilia rider caught everyone’s attention when he grabbed what appeared to be a prosthetic leg – complete with a racing boot –Continue Reading
Marco Bezzecchi reveals story behind bizarre wooden leg celebration at Misano
Marco Bezzecchi has explained why he carried a wooden leg on his bike while celebrating his victory in the San Marino Grand Prix sprint race at Misano.The factory Aprilia rider caught everyone’s attention when he grabbed what appeared to be a prosthetic leg – complete with a racing boot –Continue Reading
WRC Rally Chile: Evans takes the lead after wet weather masterclass
World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans delivered a wet weather masterclass to vault from fifth to first in Rally Chile as overnight leader Adrien Fourmaux slipped to third.Toyota’s Evans transformed a 13.1s deficit into a 5.6s lead over team-mate Sebastien Ogier as wet weather shook up the leaderboard after nineContinue Reading
Verstappen set for special Nordschleife licence after NLS debut
Max Verstappen has fallen short of meeting the requirements for a Category A DMSB Permit Nordschleife (DPN) after a mixed NLS debut – but should still receive the licence via a committee decision.The Formula 1 world champion completed the mandatory 14 race laps aboard the #980 Cayman (Verstappen/Chris Lulham) inContinue Reading