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Kyle Larson wins 2nd straight Chili Bowl

Posted by AR1 staff January 17, 2021

NASCAR Cup driver Kyle Larson scored his second consecutive Chili Bowl Nationals win Saturday night, leading all 55 laps. Justin Grant finished second to Larson. Tanner Thorson placed third, but … Read More

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Chili Bowl: Justin Grant Delivers in Qualifying

Posted by AR1 staff January 16, 2021

With slower traffic becoming a major factor in the closing laps, California’s Justin Grant managed to hold off the charge of Kyle Cummins and Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. for his fourth … Read More

NASCAR Cup Series Rumors

Rumor: Ty Dillon running some races for Gaunt Brothers

Posted by AR1 staff January 16, 2021

Ty Dillon is in the process of finalizing a deal to run at least the first two races of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season with Gaunt Brothers Racing, Motorsport.com … Read More

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Bristol Motor Speedway gives progress report on dirt track

Posted by AR1 staff January 16, 2021

Bristol Motor Speedway’s dirt configuration is starting to take shape. The half-mile Tennessee bullring will host the NASCAR Cup and Camping World Truck Series on dirt during the March 27-28 … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Racing Point hopes to challenge Mercedes for 2021 wins

Posted by AR1 staff January 16, 2021

Aston Martin F1 team owner Lawrence Stroll recognizes it will be difficult to oust Mercedes as the best on the grid next season but thinks it is a realistic target … Read More

ARCA Hot News

Derrick Lancaster Tops Friday’s Daytona Test Speed Charts

Posted by AR1 staff January 16, 2021

Derrick Lancaster led the way on Day 1 of the annual ARCA Menards Series two-day open test at Daytona International Speedway on Friday. Lancaster’s best lap, turned in a draft, timed in … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

New-look Ally scheme for Alex Bowman, No. 48 Chevrolet

Posted by AR1 staff January 16, 2021

Alex Bowman will sport fresh digs in 2021 as he takes the reins of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet from seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson. To commemorate the shift, Bowman … Read More

Automotive Hot News

Lotus and Renault Will Team Up to Develop a New Electric Sports Car

Posted by AR1 staff January 16, 2021

Lotus is ready to get to work on another all-electric speed machine. And this time the British performance automaker will have some help. On Thursday, Lotus and Groupe Renault’s Alpine announced … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Marco Andretti to run Indy 500 only

Posted by AR1 staff January 15, 2021

STATEMENT FROM MICHAEL ANDRETTI: “Marco and I have discussed this at length. I both support and respect his decision to take a focus on other areas of life, and maybe … Read More

Hot News Road-To-Indy

Indy Pro 2000 Champion Sting Ray Robb Advances To Indy Lights

Posted by AR1 staff January 15, 2021

Juncos Racing announced Sting Ray Robb will move up to the 2021 season of Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires with Juncos Racing. Robb proved to be the strongest and … Read More

Dakar Hot News

Dakar: Peterhansel wins in Cars, Benavides clinches in Bikes

Posted by AR1 staff January 15, 2021

Stephane Peterhansel (shown above) has secured a record 14th Dakar Rally title after winning the 2021 edition of the event in Saudi Arabia, beating 2nd place Nasser Al-Attiyah and 3rd … Read More

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Bubba Wallace Reveals Car for Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Team

Posted by AR1 staff January 15, 2021

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace provided a sneak peak Thursday of the No. 23 car he’ll drive for 23XI Racing, the new team owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan, during the Daytona … Read More

Dakar Hot News

French motorcyclist Pierre Cherpin dies from injuries in Dakar rally

Posted by AR1 staff January 15, 2021

French motorcyclist Pierre Cherpin has died from his injuries after a fall during the Dakar Rally, becoming the notoriously perilous race’s first fatality this year, organizers said on Friday. Cherpin, … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Title sponsor to return to Ferrari livery in 2021

Posted by AR1 staff January 15, 2021

(GMM) The controversial logos of Ferrari’s title sponsor may return to Formula 1 in 2021. Last year, although the 2020 was launched and tested with prominent Mission Winnow branding, PMI … Read More

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Ricciardo would prefer Le Mans over Indy 500

Posted by AR1 staff January 15, 2021

(GMM) Daniel Ricciardo has indicated he is more likely to try his hand at Le Mans as opposed to the equally-fabled Indy 500. The Australian has moved from Renault to … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Schumacher wanted season to start in Australia

Posted by AR1 staff January 15, 2021

(GMM) Mick Schumacher admits he had been “looking forward” to making his Formula 1 debut in Australia. With the covid crisis still raging, the sport has had to postpone the … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Alpine F1 team eyes consistent podiums in 2022

Posted by AR1 staff January 15, 2021

(GMM) Alpine is eyeing consistent podiums in Formula 1 – in 2022. Daniel Ricciardo and Esteban Ocon achieved three podiums for Renault in 2020, before this year’s rebranding as blue, … Read More

Formula 1 Formula E Hot News

Rosberg not interested in racing return

Posted by AR1 staff January 15, 2021

(GMM) Nico Rosberg says he has no intention of returning to active motor racing competition – even for his new off-road team in the Extreme E series. Now 35, the … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Less F1 overtaking in 2020 compared to 2018, 2019

Posted by AR1 staff January 15, 2021

(GMM) Max Verstappen says it’s “basically impossible” to overtake in modern Formula 1 – and the situation got even worse in 2020. German publications Auto Motor und Sport and Auto … Read More

Hot News IMSA IndyCar

Scott Dixon added to Ganassi Cadillac DPi lineup

Posted by AR1 staff January 15, 2021

Via a tweet, Chip Ganassi Racing has officially confirmed Scott Dixon as the third driver for its Cadillac DPi.V.R entry in this month’s Rolex 24 at Daytona. The six-time and … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Ryan Hunter-Reay Confirmed To Andretti Autosport With DHL Support

Posted by AR1 staff January 14, 2021

After celebrating over 10 years with Andretti Autosport in 2020, Ryan Hunter-Reay will continue to call the team home. The 2012 series champion will continue to pilot the No. 28 … Read More

Hot News IMSA World Endurance Championship

TOYOTA GAZOO RACING Introduces GR010 Hybrid Hypercar

Posted by AR1 staff January 14, 2021

The reigning World Champions and three-time Le Mans winners will defend those titles against new manufacturer competitors using a racing version of the upcoming hypercar road car, featuring powertrain technology … Read More

Hot News MotoGP

Marc Marquez undergoes six-week check-up

Posted by AR1 staff January 14, 2021

Today Marc Márquez has gone to the Hospital Ruber Internacional for a medical check-up. The eight-time world champion has visited six weeks after the surgery performed on December 3 for … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Ferrari F1 driver Leclerc tests positive for COVID-19

Posted by AR1 staff January 14, 2021

Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc says he has “mild symptoms” after testing positive for COVID-19. Leclerc announced via Instagram on Thursday afternoon that he had contracted COVID-19, and was … Read More

Dakar Hot News

Dakar Stage 11: Al-Attiyah beats Peterhansel, Benavides tops in bikes

Posted by AR1 staff January 14, 2021

Nasser Al-Attiyah secured a fifth stage win of the 2021 Dakar Rally on Thursday, but was unable to make a major dent in Stephane Peterhansel’s lead ahead of Friday’s showdown. … Read More