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Five Things You Won’t Expect When Your Race Car Catches Fire

It was just over one year ago that my race car caught fire at Circuit of the Americas during an endurance event. You can read more about it here. Suffice to say that as fires go, this one was bad. Perhaps my fellow racers will find the following thoughts from that experience helpful.

COLLECTOR CARS: 1974 International Pickup vs 1975 Ford F150

It's no secret that vintage pickup trucks are the latest rage in collectible vehicles. They are inexpensive to restore, utterly reliable, born with a lengthy shelf life and they are enormously popular right now. If a collectible truck is on your wish list, here's what you should know about two of the mainstay trucks from the 1970s

Truex Scores Eighth Win of Career at Las Vegas

Martin Truex Jr. was able to pass Brad Keselowski with two laps left in Sunday's Kobalt 400 and capture his eighth Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series win. Truex Jr. also became the first driver to win every segment along with the race victory.

Five Tracks Where Allmendinger Can Win In 2017

A.J. Allmendinger is riding an upward trajectory into the new season, hoping to dominate the road courses where he performs best and possibly grab a win at another track along the way. His third place finish in the Daytona 500 is proof of his relevance in 2017.

The Jury is Out

Now that the dust has cleared and a Daytona 500 Champion has been crowned, it’s time to look back at that race and see where we are with the changes made by NASCAR. First, we must understand that Daytona (and its sister track, Talladega) are different animals than the rest of the tracks that the drivers will visit the rest of the races.

Stewart-Haas Racing Wins Their First Daytona 500

Sunday evening Kurt Busch was able to give Stewart-Haas Racing its first Daytona 500 victory. Kurt Busch took the lead on the final lap of Nascar's most prestigious race and was able to hold off Ryan Blaney to win the 2017 Daytona 500 for his new manufacturer Ford and SHR.

Lack of Attendance at Clash Not the Fault of Dale Earnhardt Jr.

That’s it! I’ve had enough! I cannot count the times I have heard how NASCAR or the people involved with the sport have placed blame on the lack of attendance, ratings and overall disinterest in NASCAR on drivers retiring or not racing. This week a well-respected publication stated that since Dale Earnhardt Jr. decided to sit out the Advanced Auto Parts Clash on Sunday, that led to a decrease in attendance.

Hendrick Sweeps Front Row at Daytona

Chase Elliott, who is just in his second year of full-time MENCS competition earned his second consecutive Daytona 500 pole.

The Clash Preview

Tonight will mark the return of "The Clash" which consists of a 75 lap event, with two segments and a competition caution at lap 25. Brad Keselowski drew the pole yesterday, alongside him will be the defending Daytona 500 champion, Denny Hamlin.

Alex Bowman Approaching Final Race as Substitute Driver

As Saturday night's Advance Auto Parts Clash approaches, for many drivers, it's the beginning of a new season. However, the opposite is true for Alex Bowman who has one more shot to show that he belongs in a ride in one of NASCAR's top three series.

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Podium finish for Racing to End Alzheimer’s at Sonoma

The Racing to End Alzheimer's with Stephen Cameron Racing team returned to the SRO Pirelli GT4 America series and started the season on a high note, capturing a podium finish in the first of two one-hour races at Sonoma Raceway.

SECOND WAVE OF NHRA 75TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE TICKETS INCLUDE WEALTH OF LEGENDS

After a successful debut of NHRA’s commemorative tickets for the first five races of the spectacular 75th anniversary season, NHRA officials are thrilled to announce the next wave of special tickets for five upcoming races.

Desnuda Organic Tequila Joins Spencer Boyd as Lead Partner for 2026

Spencer Boyd announced today that Desnuda Organic Tequila will boast the primary paint scheme on his No. 76 Chevrolet Silverado in nearly one-third of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races in 2026.

Advanced Clutch Technology: Future of Automotive Performance and Efficiency

Companies like FCC NA (FCC North America) are playing a critical role in shaping this future by delivering advanced clutch technology to leading automotive manufacturers.

Why More Car Owners Are Choosing Instant Car Buyers Over Private Listings

Explore why Australian car owners are moving away from private sales. Learn how instant digital buyers offer the speed, trust, and convenience modern sellers crave.

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