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NASCAR: Caleb Williams named Honorary Starter for LA Coliseum race

Posted by AR1 staff January 23, 2023

Caleb Williams, USC’s star QB and Heisman Trophy winner for the 2022 season, was announced as the honorary starter for the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum, a NASCAR Cup … Read More

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NASCAR News: Why did NASCAR leave Iowa Speedway?

Posted by AR1 staff January 23, 2023

Except for their minnow ARCA series, no longer does NASCAR hold events at Iowa Speedway. When COVID-19 struck during the 2020 season, NASCAR chose not to return, which disappointed many … Read More

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F1: Ferrari ‘definitely’ needed 2023 shakeup – Alesi

Posted by AR1 staff January 23, 2023

(GMM) Ferrari needs to rely on a pair of French talents to put the fabled team back on track in Formula 1. That is the view of Jean Alesi (shown … Read More

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F1: George Russell the ‘revelation’ of 2022 – Andretti

Posted by AR1 staff January 23, 2023

(GMM) Up to five teams could be vying for race wins in 2023, according to Formula 1 legend and 1978 world champion Mario Andretti. The 82-year-old, whose son Michael is … Read More

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F1: Tost wanted Schumacher for Alpha Tauri seat

Posted by AR1 staff January 23, 2023

(GMM) “Political reasons” stopped Franz Tost from rescuing Mick Schumacher’s Formula 1 career. Schumacher, 23, lost his race seat at Haas after two initial seasons in F1, and will instead … Read More

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F1: ‘Impossible’ to not replace Vowles – Petrov

Posted by AR1 staff January 23, 2023

(GMM) Former F1 driver Vitaly Petrov is shocked that Mercedes allowed its strategy boss James Vowles (shown above) to become Williams’ new team principal. While some initially wondered if the … Read More

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F1: Alfa Romeo yet to name Vasseur replacement

Posted by AR1 staff January 23, 2023

(GMM) Robert Kubica and his Polish sponsor Orlen may be leaving Alfa Romeo. Polish oil company Orlen’s prominent backing of the Sauber-run team has been closely aligned with the outfit’s … Read More

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Rumor: Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Autosport eyes Le Mans (With Cadillac?) (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff January 23, 2023

The immediate goal for Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Autosport is to add a second Acura ARX-06 for next season’s WeatherTech Championship campaign. It remains to be seen if a … Read More

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IMSA: Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing Teams Secure Double-Pole Sweep at Daytona

Posted by AR1 staff January 22, 2023

Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams WeatherTech Racing, Winward Racing, SunEnergy1 Racing and Team Korthoff Motorsports combined to secure a double-pole sweep and top-three GT Daytona (GTD) lockout in qualifying Sunday … Read More

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F1: “When you see Max Verstappen on the entry list, you fight for P2” – Coronel

Posted by AR1 staff January 22, 2023

Max Verstappen and Red Bull in their current form are going to be hard to beat in 2023, according to Dutch racer Tom Coronel. The two-time World Champion took 15 … Read More

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IMSA: Cadillacs and BMWs have been most reliable GTP cars so far

Posted by AR1 staff January 22, 2023

After two years of planning, design and development, it is a new beginning in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class with the hybrid electrified cars … Read More

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IMSA: Blomqvist puts #60 Acura on pole for Rolex 24

Posted by AR1 staff January 22, 2023

In the first qualifying session in the new IMSA GTP era, Tom Blomqvist put the #60 Meyer Shank Racing GTP Acura on pole for next weekend’s Rolex 24 at Daytona. … Read More

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IMSA: Nasr puts Penske Porsche on top ahead of qualifying

Posted by AR1 staff January 22, 2023

Granted it was only a warm-up session ahead of pole qualifying for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, but Felipe Nasr turned the fastest lap for the GTP cars in the … Read More

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MotoGP: F1 engine designer created 2024 Yamaha motor

Posted by AR1 staff January 22, 2023

Yamaha will not race with an engine developed by Formula 1 man Luca Marmorini until the 2024 MotoGP season. The former Ferrari and Toyota engine chief began working with the … Read More

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F1: Hamilton and Verstappen are neighbors in Monaco

Posted by AR1 staff January 22, 2023

Not everyone knows that F1 World Driving Champion Max Verstappen lives close to his arch-rival in F1 Lewis Hamilton, with the pair both in the Fontvieille district of Monaco. The … Read More

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F1: Wolff still can’t wrap his head around the fact he blew the 2021 Abu Dhabi race

Posted by AR1 staff January 22, 2023

As we have shown in this article, Toto Wolff and his Mercedes team cost Lewis Hamilton the win in the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP, and as a result, the 2021 … Read More

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NASCAR: If Harvick wins Daytona 500, a fan wins $2m

Posted by AR1 staff January 22, 2023

Longtime NASCAR sponsor Anheuser-Busch is offering its fans a chance at a $2 million victory if one legendary driver wins the 2023 Daytona 500. The beer brand is rallying race … Read More

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Formula E: Lifestyle brand Core named title sponsor of the 2023 Core Diriyah E-prix

Posted by AR1 staff January 22, 2023

Saudi-based lifestyle brand CORE is new title sponsor of Rounds 2 and 3 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship 2023 CORE Diriyah E-Prix (outside Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) is … Read More

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F1: Imola levied noise fine after Verstappen filming day

Posted by AR1 staff January 22, 2023

The Imola circuit has had to pay a 500 EUR fine after Max Verstappen set off noise pollution detectors nearby driving a screaming 2013 Red Bull RB9 for promotional purposes. … Read More

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IMSA: Porsche tops wet final test session before Rolex 24 quals

Posted by AR1 staff January 21, 2023

Porsche’s Nick Tandy set the pace during Saturday night’s rain-affected final Roar before the 24 IMSA test session. The Brit posted a time of 1:46.206 in the No. 6 Porsche … Read More

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IMSA: Final test session for Rolex 24 red-flagged for rain

Posted by AR1 staff January 21, 2023

Heavy rain has hit the Daytona International Speedway causing the final test session for the Rolex 24 ahead of pole qualifying Sunday afternoon. Paul-Loup Chatin turned the fastest lap of … Read More

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IMSA: Colin Braun keeps #60 Acura fastest at Daytona

Posted by AR1 staff January 21, 2023

In the second day of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s annual Roar Before the Rolex 24, the newest stars of the show continued to lead the way Saturday at Daytona … Read More

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F1: LA Dodgers owner big backer behind Andretti Global F1 team

Posted by AR1 staff January 21, 2023

Andretti Global recently broke ground on a $200 million “universal motorsports headquarters” in Fishers, Indiana. IndyCar legend Michael Andretti was at the groundbreaking ceremony and revealed plans of potentially entering … Read More

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SCCA: 2024 and 2025 SCCA National Championship Runoffs to be held at Road America

Posted by AR1 staff January 21, 2023

The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) will return to Road America in 2024 and 2025 for the 61st and 62nd running of the annual National Championship Runoffs, an event … Read More

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IMSA: MSR #60 Acura again fastest in third test session

Posted by AR1 staff January 21, 2023

Tom Blomqvist led an Acura 1-2 in test session 3 of the IMSA Roar Before the Rolex 24 at Daytona of a time of 1:35.365 while everyone refuses to show … Read More