The Historic Stock Car Racing Association (HSCRA) has announced the launch of the HSR NASCAR Classic presented by Petty’s Garage, a new historic stock car racing series dedicated to showcasing the glory days of NASCAR’s past. The series will feature a variety of iconic NASCAR stock cars, with vehicles split into seven categories based on their model year and specifications, delivering an immersive and authentic experience for fans who crave the excitement of NASCAR’s golden era.
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Valtteri Bottas believes Sauber’s lack of pace is a long-term challenge, as the team remains the only one yet to score points in the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. Despite improvements between the Sprint and Main race, Bottas acknowledges the team needs new upgrades to make progress in the highly competitive midfield.
The dramatic ending to the 2024 Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix saw a familiar clash between Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Lando Norris, reigniting debates about driving standards and the enforcement of racing rules in the sport.
In a thrilling season opener, Jean-Eric Vergne of DS Penske emerged victorious on the streets of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, showcasing his skill and determination in the challenging conditions. The race was marked by intense competition, energy management, and a late safety car that shook up the strategies, but Vergne’s experience and the competitiveness of the DS E-TENSE FE23 proved decisive.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has emerged as the overwhelming favorite to claim pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix on his home turf, having topped the sole practice session and the Sprint Shootout on Friday. Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix is set to commence at 4pm local time (+2 GMT) on Saturday at the Red Bull Ring circuit, and Verstappen’s blazing pace in the practice and sprint shootout sessions has set the stage for a potential pole position at his home event.
In the world of Dakar Rally racing, Daniel Ricciardo has revealed that Red Bull is not giving up on its recent lackluster upgrades, as the team prepares to mix new and old parts for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix. Both Ricciardo and teammate Yuki Tsunoda are optimistic that the upgrades can still deliver a performance boost, and they are running different setup configurations to unlock the package’s potential.
The British GT Championship kicked off its Brands Hatch race weekend with a damp start, setting the stage for an exciting day of racing action. Championship leaders demonstrated their prowess in the challenging conditions, while young guns made their mark in the GT4 class.
Porsche has achieved a historic milestone at the Dakar Rally, securing its first-ever class victory with the impressive 911 Dakar. The German manufacturer’s dominant performance in the grueling off-road race marks a significant chapter in its motorsport legacy.
The Alpine Formula 1 team has ignited renewed optimism in the Dakar Rally community after its strong showing at the recent Spanish Grand Prix. With Pierre Gasly’s ninth-place finish highlighting the squad’s growing potential, the team now sets its sights on translating its newfound pace to the grueling off-road challenges that lie ahead.
In a dramatic turn of events, Toyota GAZOO Racing has announced that rising WRC star Kalle Rovanpera will replace the injured Sebastien Ogier for the upcoming Rally Poland event. This decision comes after Ogier and his co-driver Vincent Landais were involved in a road traffic accident while preparing pacenotes.