The ten closest finishes of the 2024 NASCAR season
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0000
NASCAR is known for its nail-biting finishes, and this year was one for the history books. All three national divisions ? Truck, Xfinity, and Cup ? had races come down to a winner crossing the line just a few thousandths of a second ahead of their competitor. Now, this list is usually dominated by drafting tracks, and while they do make up about half of this year's top ten highlight, but it ...Keep reading
23XI Racing signs Riley Herbst for 2025 Cup season
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:08:48 +0000
23XI Racing, co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, will add a third full-time car next year. Alongside the No. 23 of Bubba Wallace and the No. 45 of Tyler Reddick, they will also field the No. 35 Toyota Camry with Riley Herbst behind the wheel.Herbst, 25, brings Monster Energy with him as a primary sponsor, which already backs 23XI's Tyler Reddick ...Keep reading
Parker Kligerman isn't sure what's next, but "is good" stepping away from a full-time racing career
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:40:12 +0000
In June, fresh off of an eighth-place finish in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Portland International Raceway, Parker Kligerman went for a run in the mountains. He?d spent years chasing the top levels of motorsport, reaching them, falling out of them, then climbing them again. During that time, he?d have waves of emotions about how his driving career would end. When morale was low, he?d ...Keep reading
RFK Racing expands its lineup, adding Ryan Preece for 2025
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:07:58 +0000
RFK Racing hasn't run three full-time cars in the NASCAR Cup series since 2016, but that changes in 2025 when the team will enter the No. 60 car alongside the No. 6 driven by team co-owner Brad Keselowski and the No. 17 of Chris Buescher.This newly announced entry will be piloted by none other than Ryan Preece ? the last of the four Stewart-Haas Racing drivers to find a new seat after the team ...Keep reading
23XI and FRM "pleased" as NASCAR removes anticompetitive clause
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 17:08:35 +0000
While the antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR moves forward, the sanctioning body has removed an anticompetitive provision from its rulebook, allowing 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to compete as open teams in 2025.This move ends speculation the sport would deny the teams entry next year, but the fight against the new charter agreement is far from over.The teams' attorney, Jeffrey Kessler ...Keep reading
Why we went racing: 35 years building Toyota's TRD program and legacy in America
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:07:07 +0000
Some 35+ years ago, David Wilson, currently group vice president and president of TRD USA, was a considerable expert of feminine hygiene products. It comes off as one of those charming ?interesting facts about yourself? that you?d share as an icebreaker ? more on this in a moment.But this conversation was more than just an introduction, even if it was the first time the two of us were able ...Keep reading
Can an F1 driver handle a stock car? Red Bull puts its drivers to the test
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:21:22 +0000
Worlds collided when Trackhouse Racing teammates Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch met up with RB's Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson in Texas earlier this year. All four Red Bull athletes got together to see what would happen when you put an F1 driver in a stock car on a dirt oval no less.Van Gisbergen is a three-time Supercars champion who became a full-time NASCAR driver after his stunning Cup ...Keep reading
Hamilton: Disastrous Qatar F1 race ?could have been worse?
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 21:46:46 +0000
Lewis Hamilton endured a torrid run to 12th place in the Qatar Grand Prix in an understeering Mercedes, although some of the damage was self-inflicted owing to a false start and a pitlane speeding penalty.Hamilton also picked up a puncture mid-race and, in the final laps, asked the team if he could ?box? the car and retire ? only to change his mind when he got the go-ahead.?It could have ...Keep reading
McLaren wants FIA review on penalty stance amid fears of future "consequences"
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 21:10:13 +0000
McLaren believes the FIA should review how penalties are handed out in Formula 1 after warning that Lando Norris's stop-go sanction in the Qatar GP risks "consequences".While the Woking-based team accepts that Norris did not slow down for the double yellow flags that were brought out for Alex Albon's stranded mirror on the straight, team boss Andrea Stella believes the 10-second stop-go penalty he ...Keep reading
Tsunoda reveals confusion over misheard ?beaver? radio message
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 20:49:01 +0000
Yuki Tsunoda revealed he misheard a radio message warning about a loose mirror on the track during the Qatar Grand Prix and thought he'd been told there was a beaver.The RB driver endured a frustrating afternoon at the Losail International Circuit as he slipped down the order after a good opening lap to finish 13th following a failed gamble to run soft tyres in the closing stages.But speaking ...Keep reading
Alpine looking for Ocon split resolution that "suits everyone"
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 20:01:42 +0000
Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes says an expected deal to replace Esteban Ocon with Jack Doohan for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is moving "in a direction that suits everybody" in their preparation for the 2025 Formula 1 season.Oakes stated that a decision had yet to be made on Ocon's remaining future with the team, although the French driver is set to trade an early release to drive for Haas in the ...Keep reading
Verstappen "lost all respect" for Russell after Qatar GP stewards' room conduct
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 19:16:36 +0000
Max Verstappen has taken aim at George Russell, stating that he has "lost all respect" for the Mercedes driver following their Qatar Grand Prix qualifying contretemps on Saturday. The Red Bull driver took particular umbrage with Russell following their summons to the stewards' room after qualifying, when the championship winner was investigated for allegedly driving unnecessarily slowly prior to ...Keep reading
Norris "would do the same" as Verstappen in reporting yellow flag breach
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 18:36:01 +0000
Lando Norris says "I would do the same" as Max Verstappen if his rival had been speeding under double yellow flags, after he was penalised for the offence in Qatar.The McLaren driver accepted that "I fucked it up" after being given a 10s stop-go penalty during Formula 1's Qatar Grand Prix, which dropped him from second to finishing an eventual 10th. Read Also:
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Ocon set to vacate Alpine seat for Abu Dhabi GP
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 18:15:11 +0000
Esteban Ocon is set to stand down from his Alpine Formula 1 seat ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Jack Doohan expected to make his debut at the 2024 finale, Motorsport.com understands.The French driver retired on the first lap of the Qatar race after becoming embroiled in a clash with Franco Colapinto and Nico Hulkenberg, and this is understood to be his final race for the Enstone outfit ...Keep reading
F1 Qatar GP: Verstappen takes comfortable win after Norris penalty
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:53:26 +0000
Max Verstappen overcame three safety cars to take an assured victory at the Qatar Grand Prix, as main threat Lando Norris copped a 10-second stop-and-go penalty for speeding under yellow flags.Verstappen led every lap of the race to clinch his ninth victory of 2024, having overcome a fits-and-spurts threat from Norris, which was ultimately concluded when the McLaren driver was caught not slowing ...Keep reading
49ers' McCaffrey injures PCL; season in jeopardy
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 02:39:39 EST
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey, playing in just his fourth game since returning from Achilles tendinitis, suffered a PCL injury Sunday night in Buffalo that coach Kyle Shanahan described as potentially season-ending.
Bills clinch AFC East as Allen wows with TD trifecta
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 02:39:39 EST
On a night that ended in snow angels on the field, the Bills beat the 49ers 35-10 to continue a seven-game winning streak, improve to 10-2 and clinch a fifth straight division title.
Sources: Mets, Montas agree to 2-year, $34M deal
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 02:39:39 EST
Right-hander Frankie Montas and the New York Mets are in agreement on a two-year, $34 million contract, sources told ESPN on Sunday night.
Big Ten fines Michigan, Ohio St. $100K for melee
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 02:39:39 EST
The Big Ten fined Michigan and Ohio State $100,000 each for their football programs' roles in the postgame melee but the league doesn't plan on suspending any players.
Tomlin calls on Pickens to 'grow up' after flags
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 02:39:39 EST
Steelers wide receiver George Pickens drew the ire of coach Mike Tomlin for drawing two unsportsmanlike conduct flags in Sunday's 44-38 win against the Bengals.
Jets tepid on Rodgers' starter status after loss
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 02:39:39 EST
One day shy of his 41st birthday, New York quarterback Aaron Rodgers played one of his worst games of this season in the Jets' 26-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, leading to a tepid endorsement from interim coach Jeff Ulbrich.
Angry Jags rip 'dirty' hit that injured QB Lawrence
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 02:39:39 EST
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence suffered a concussion on a late hit from Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair.
Ravens back Tucker after kicking woes continue
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 02:39:39 EST
The Ravens said they still have confidence in veteran kicker Justin Tucker after he missed two crucial field goals in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.
Will the Jaguars shut down Lawrence for the season?
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 00:06:50 EST
Trevor Lawrence suffered a concussion in the first half of Sunday's game.
Takeaways: Eagles outlast Ravens; concern growing around Tucker, Cousins
Sun, 1 Dec 2024 20:35:01 EST
NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each game.
Can Barkley break the NFL's single-season rushing record?
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 00:28:45 EST
Saquon Barkley has 1,499 rushing yards through 12 games. We track his pace, plus what's next.
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Sun, 1 Dec 2024 22:35:35 EST
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