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GM Announces New Fleet Charging Service

Posted by AR1 staff July 15, 2021

General Motors and BrightDrop, a new business created and wholly owned by GM that is reimagining commercial delivery and logistics for an all-electric future, today announced the Ultium Charge 360 … Read More

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F1 Spa circuit again closed by flooding

Posted by AR1 staff July 15, 2021

(GMM) Spa-Francorchamps, the fabled host of this year’s Belgian GP next month, is currently closed. The circuit was already battered by flooding recently, and now it has been hit with … Read More

Editorials NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR: New Hampshire Preview

Posted by AR1 staff July 15, 2021

Only five races remain in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season to set the 16-driver Playoff lineup. And two drivers in particular – Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick – are … Read More

Automotive Hot News

EU proposes phasing out new internal combustion cars by 2035

Posted by AR1 staff July 15, 2021

Proved by Tesla all-electric cars can work, the European Union has proposed phasing out fossil fuel-powered internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035, part of a sweeping new plan to drastically reduce … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1 reveals full-size model of 2022 IndyCar-like car

Posted by AR1 staff July 15, 2021

Today, ahead of the British GP weekend, Formula 1 gave us the first-ever glimpse of a full-size 2022 car. Research shows that current F1 machines lose 35% of their downforce … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR: Earnhardts still eye moving their team up to Cup

Posted by AR1 staff July 15, 2021

Kelley Earnhardt Miller, co-owner of JR Motorsports, says “we’re just continuing conversations” in terms of fielding a Cup team and acquiring a charter. She made her comments Tuesday on SiriusXM … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Penske confirms he will keep IndyCar as a domestic-only series

Posted by AR1 staff July 15, 2021

Roger Penske has not changed his position on IndyCar for 20 years, despite now being owner of the series. Speaking to Sky Sports at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed, … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Zak Brown to miss British GP after testing positive

Posted by AR1 staff July 15, 2021

McLaren Racing confirmed today that three team members, including CEO Zak Brown, tested positive for covid-19 during the team’s rigorous testing program before the British Grand Prix. Neither of their … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Harrison Burton & Wood Brothers Racing To Team Up in 2022

Posted by AR1 staff July 15, 2021

Harrison Burton, a second-generation driver and four-time NASCAR Xfinity Series race winner, will pilot the famed No. 21 Ford Mustang for Wood Brothers Racing beginning in 2022, the team announced … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Team Penske announces Austin Cindric to replace Keselowski

Posted by AR1 staff July 15, 2021

Team Penske announced today that Austin Cindric, the defending NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) Champion and the current series points leader, will drive the famed No. 2 Team Penske Ford Mustang … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: McLaren launches multi-year partnership with Stanley Black & Decker

Posted by AR1 staff July 15, 2021

McLaren Racing and Stanley Black & Decker today announced a multi-year partnership that will make the world’s largest tools and storage company the Official Tools and Storage Partner of the … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Motorsport Games Partners with IndyCar for Official Game Planned for 2023

Posted by AR1 staff July 15, 2021

Motorsport Games has announced it has entered into an exclusive “long-term license” with IndyCar to develop both a game and official esports IndyCar events. The new project will be the … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Ecclestone lambasts Hamilton in latest attack on F1 star’s fight against racism

Posted by AR1 staff July 15, 2021

Bernie Ecclestone again revealed his reservations over Lewis Hamilton’s huge push in the fight against racism, especially in F1, admitting he thinks that the Black Lives Matter movement has been … Read More

Hot News Stadium Super Trucks

Super Trucks: 11 entries for Nashville

Posted by AR1 staff July 15, 2021

The Stadium Super Trucks weekend at the inaugural Big Machine Music City Grand Prix in Nashville will feature a grid of eleven trucks with heavy involvement from Crosley Brands, who will sponsor four drivers including … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Yet another NASCAR track forced to remove 60% of its grandstands

Posted by AR1 staff July 15, 2021

Ten years ago, more than 100,000 people could fit around the New Hampshire Magic Mile in Loudon. Now, the maximum capacity of the racetrack is just over 40,000 people as … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team and TikTok announce content partnership

Posted by AR1 staff July 15, 2021

Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team has entered into a unique content-creation partnership with TikTok, who become the organization’s Official Creator Partner. The TikTok logo will feature prominently on the … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Father thinks his son is ‘on par’ with Vettel

Posted by AR1 staff July 15, 2021

(GMM) Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll thinks his son is “on par” with quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel in 2021. The Silverstone based team is on an aggressive recruitment … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Ferrari not dismissing VW’s F1 engine demands

Posted by AR1 staff July 15, 2021

(GMM) Ferrari will “look at” Volkswagen brands Audi and Porsche’s suggestions for the future of the engine regulations in Formula 1. After the recent meeting in Austria, it emerged that … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

‘No surprises’ when Red Bull reveals 2022 F1 drivers

Posted by AR1 staff July 15, 2021

(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has hinted there will be “no surprises” when Red Bull announces the driver lineups across its two Formula 1 teams for next year. Amid reports Sergio … Read More

Hot News Supercars

Supercars postpones Sydney Supernight

Posted by AR1 staff July 15, 2021

Supercars announced that the Beaurepaires Sydney SuperNight, scheduled for 20-22 August will be moved to later in the year. Due to current and evolving COVID-19 restrictions Supercars has determined a … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Veteran Reporter Josh Sims Joins FOX Sports NASCAR Raceday

Posted by AR1 staff July 14, 2021

FOX Sports has hired veteran sports reporter Josh Sims, it was announced today on NASCAR RACE HUB. Sims will serve as the newest FOX NASCAR reporter, debuting on NASCAR RACEDAY … Read More

Hot News Track News

Proposed 2.5-mile motorsport track in Oro-Medonte revs forward

Posted by AR1 staff July 14, 2021

A proposed 2.5-mile motorsport track in Oro-Medonte has received design approval following a safety review. “The FIA Grade 3 design (not suitable for F1 or IndyCar) approval of Oro Station … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1 Sprint Race winners will get a ride and a wreath

Posted by AR1 staff July 14, 2021

F1 will stage its first sprint race on Saturday at Silverstone as part of qualifying. Qualifying will move to Friday and set the starting order for the 17-lap sprint race … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR: Kyle Larson re-signed by Hendrick with full sponsorship through 2023

Posted by AR1 staff July 14, 2021

Hendrick Automotive Group, via its HendrickCars.com brand, will become the 35-race majority sponsor of Kyle Larson and the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 team in both the 2022 and 2023 … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR: New Hampshire Starting Lineup sees Kyle Busch on pole

Posted by AR1 staff July 14, 2021

The lineup for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is set. Drivers will compete in the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301, with Joe Gibbs Racing driver Kyle … Read More