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SVG Poised to Rule Sonoma in Road-Course Fantasy Preview
Post-practice fantasy rankings for the Toyota Save Mart 350 at Sonoma crown Shane van Gisbergen as the top road-course contender, with Kyle Larson and Ty Gibbs also strong bets. The piece uses practice speeds, 5/10/15-lap averages, and starting positions to outline projections, dominator potential, and finish ranges to guide fantasy lineups.
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Hamilton seals Ferrari’s Barcelona win, ending two-year drought
Lewis Hamilton won his first race for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, using a three-stop strategy with fresh hard tyres in 50C heat to finish 19.5 seconds ahead of George Russell; Norris completed an all-British podium in third, while Kimi Antonelli retired with a broken end plate, marking Hamilton’s first F1 win for Ferrari and his return to the top step after almost two years.
Lawrence Brothers Spark Fox Raceway Opener as Pro Motocross Kicks Off
Live updates from Fox Raceway’s 2026 Pro Motocross opener show Levi Kitchen winning the 250 Moto 1 and topping 250 qualifying, while Hunter Lawrence dominates the 450 class with Moto 1 (and later Moto 2) wins to take the 450 overall lead; Prado sits second overall as Jett Lawrence and Haiden Deegan mix it up in the early motos. Notable moments include Anstie’s crash and Tomac’s early incident in Moto 1, with sunny, hard-packed track conditions shaping the day.
Feger Cruises to $5K Red Hill Victory in MARS Showdown
Jason Feger grabbed the pole and led every lap to win the 30-lap Red Hill Rumble at Red Hill Raceway, topping Dylan Thornton by 1.739 seconds for a $5,000 payday — his 38th career MARS victory and second of the season, with Ryan Unzicker finishing third as the points leader.
Ratel: GT3 Evolution Won’t Break the Bank—Price Will Decide
At Nürburgring 24 Stéphane Ratel says GT3’s evolution won’t alarm him; Mercedes-AMG GT3 and Toyota GR GT3 are pursuing race-first development that could affect road relevance and cost. The key question is price and production volume—if affordable while preserving customer racing, GT3 can stay viable; he contrasts this with GTE, which faded due to factory marketing budgets rather than the car itself.
Kyle Busch Tributes Light Up Indy 500 and NASCAR Race Footage
Bleacher Report reports tributes to Kyle Busch during the Indy 500 and a NASCAR race, including use of his former numbers 8 and 18 and video recaps; the piece notes his passing last Thursday and highlights his Cup Series championships and 234 national series wins.
Indy 500 Pays Tribute to Kyle Busch on Lap 18
The Indy 500 honored NASCAR driver Kyle Busch with tributes on the 18th lap and references to his former car numbers 8 and 18, following his death the prior Thursday.
Rain Delays Indy 500 Qualifying, Pushing Start to Sunday
Rain halted Indy 500 qualifying; 33 cars must post a time Saturday or the session could be voided and moved to Sunday. If conditions clear, four-lap runs would take about three hours, with Sunday’s format determining the top 15 and the pole in a Fast Six as temperatures rise into the 80s and teams focus on driving and adapting to the weather.
BoP Shifts Hit BMW Harder as Nürburgring 24 Prep Heats Up
ADAC's pre-race Balance of Performance adjustments hit the defending race-winning BMW M4 GT3 EVO hardest with a 10 kg weight increase to 1350 kg; Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 takes a 5 kg bump plus a 0.5 mm air restrictor reduction (roughly 9–10 hp); Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo adds 5 kg; Ford Mustang GT3 EVO’s second air restrictor returns to 35 mm after a Friday bump; Mercedes-AMG GT4 in SP10 sees a fuel-capacity tweak. Nürburgring 24 starts at 3 p.m. CEST.
Indy 500 qualifying format revamped for 2026
IndyCar announced a four‑round overhaul of the Indianapolis 500 qualifying format for the 110th running, with 33 cars and no bumping. Day 1 (May 16) will lock in positions 16–33, Day 2 will combine a Final 15, Top 12, and a Firestone Fast Six for a final four‑lap run to decide pole, with the Fast Six session around 6:35 pm EST and the pole winner earning $100,000 and front‑row starting position. The article also provides the full weekend schedule and progression rules for drivers aiming to line up on the front row.
SVG Caps Watkins Glen Triumph to Take 2026 NASCAR Cup Win
Shane van Gisbergen, starting from pole, dominated the Watkins Glen NASCAR Cup race and cruised to a 7.2-second victory over Michael McDowell after a 29-second surge in the late run; Ty Gibbs finished third, with Chase Briscoe and Tyler Reddick rounding out the top five. SVG also led the most laps (74 of 100) and ended Stage 2 on top, while Ross Chastain won Stage 1. Connor Zilisch earned the fastest lap (1:12.541). Cody Ware was the only retirement, and 32 of 38 starters finished on the lead lap.