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motorsport2 days ago

Kasey Kahne to drive No. 77 Chevrolet full-time in 2027 Truck Series

Spire Motorsports announced that Kasey Kahne will return to full-time NASCAR competition in 2027, driving the No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado RST in the Truck Series. The 46-year-old veteran, who stepped away from racing in 2018 due to health issues, will begin his season at Daytona International Speedway on February 19. This marks a significant return for a driver with 18 Cup Series wins, as he reunites with Chevrolet after a six-year absence from the sport.

via Jayski|
#2027-season#kasey-kahne#motorsport
F1 Drivers Condemn 'Unacceptable' Software Glitch That Delayed Bahrain GP Start
motorsport5 days ago

F1 Drivers Condemn 'Unacceptable' Software Glitch That Delayed Bahrain GP Start

A critical software bug in the power unit controller caused multiple F1 cars to stall on the formation lap at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, delaying the start by 50 minutes. Drivers, including Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, criticized the 2026 regulations' heavy reliance on electronics, with some calling the incident 'totally unacceptable.'

via Motorsport.com|
#2026-regulations#bahrain-grand-prix#fia
Vanthoor Secures Historic Porsche Prototype Win at Petit Le Mans Amidst Record Cautions
motorsport5 days ago

Vanthoor Secures Historic Porsche Prototype Win at Petit Le Mans Amidst Record Cautions

Laurens Vanthoor led the No. 6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 to the first-ever overall victory for a Porsche prototype at the Motul Petit Le Mans. The ten-hour race at Road Atlanta featured a record 16 full-course cautions and ended with a frantic final-lap battle against the No. 24 BMW M Hybrid V8. Vanthoor, alongside co-drivers Kevin Estre and Matt Campbell, held off Sheldon van der Linde by 1.205 seconds to claim the checkered flag. The result marked the first outright win for Porsche at the event since 2015 and concluded the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season.

via Sportscar365|
#imsa#laurens-vanthoor#motorsport
Verstappen Leads Long Runs at Sepang as Tyre Degradation Plagues Field
motorsport6 days ago

Verstappen Leads Long Runs at Sepang as Tyre Degradation Plagues Field

Max Verstappen emerged as the fastest driver in long-run simulations during Friday practice for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, Malaysia. While Red Bull showed strong race pace, Mercedes struggled to evaluate a new upgrade package amidst high tyre wear. McLaren faced unexpected issues in the second sector, and Audi showed improved performance compared to the previous race in Baku.

via Motorsport.com|
#bahrain-gp#formula-1#max-verstappen
Ocon exits Haas as FIA flags Sepang heat and Mercedes unveils major upgrade
motorsport9 days ago

Ocon exits Haas as FIA flags Sepang heat and Mercedes unveils major upgrade

Esteban Ocon has confirmed his departure from Haas at the end of the 2026 season, citing a lack of future grid opportunities. The FIA has declared a heat hazard for the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, Malaysia, while Mercedes prepares a significant upgrade for its W17 car. Ocon’s exit follows a period of underperformance compared to teammate Oliver Bearman, and several drivers are now being considered as his replacement for 2027.

via racingnews365.com|
#esteban-ocon#fia-heat-protocol#formula-1
NASCAR indefinitely suspends Chad Bryant and crew member for beating Corey Heim at Martinsville
motorsport9 days ago

NASCAR indefinitely suspends Chad Bryant and crew member for beating Corey Heim at Martinsville

NASCAR has indefinitely suspended team owner Chad Bryant and crew member Steven Civitarese for physically attacking driver Corey Heim at Martinsville Speedway. The incident occurred after a post-race collision between Heim and Treyten Lapcevich during the ValleyStar Credit Union 300. While Heim did not fight back, Bryant and others struck him near the track's hot dog stand. NASCAR also fined seven individuals and placed them on probation for one year, with Bryant required to complete anger management training for potential reinstatement.

via Motorsport.com|
#chad-bryant#corey-heim#martinsville-speedway
Gordon Johncock, two-time Indy 500 champion, dies at 90
motorsport10 days ago

Gordon Johncock, two-time Indy 500 champion, dies at 90

Gordon Johncock, a two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 and 1976 USAC National Champion, has died at age 90. The legendary open-wheel driver passed away on September 28, 2026, in South Branch, Michigan. Known for his aggressive driving style and versatility, Johncock competed in 261 Indy car starts, securing 25 victories and 20 pole positions. He is survived by his wife, five children, and numerous grandchildren.

via Motorsport.com|
#gordon-johncock#indianapolis-500#indycar
Larson Extends Chase Lead to 26 Points After Dominant Kansas Victory
motorsport11 days ago

Larson Extends Chase Lead to 26 Points After Dominant Kansas Victory

Kyle Larson has widened his NASCAR Cup Series championship lead to 26 points after a dominant performance at Kansas Speedway. Larson won the race, swept both stages, and earned the fastest lap bonus, moving him ahead of Denny Hamlin. Austin Cindric gained the most positions, while Carson Hocevar fell due to crash damage. The series now heads to Las Vegas with six races remaining in the Chase.

via Motorsport.com|
#chase-for-the-championship#denny-hamlin#kansas-speedway
Hailie Deegan Claims Fourth ARCA West Win at Madera After Seven-Year Drought
motorsport12 days ago

Hailie Deegan Claims Fourth ARCA West Win at Madera After Seven-Year Drought

Hailie Deegan secured her fourth career victory in the ARCA Menard's West Series on Saturday at Madera Speedway in California, ending a seven-year winless streak in the division. The 25-year-old driver overtook Trevor Huddleston on the final lap to claim the checkered flag, marking her first win in the series since 2019. Deegan, who returned to the ARCA West circuit in 2026 after a stint in Indy NXT, credited her team at Bill McAnally Racing for providing a competitive car. The victory places her sixth in the championship standings as the season nears its conclusion.

via Motorsport.com|
#arca-menards-west-series#bill-mcanally-racing#hailie-deegan
Russell's Baku Grand Slam Masks Colapinto's Crash and Aston Martin's Pace Deficit
motorsport12 days ago

Russell's Baku Grand Slam Masks Colapinto's Crash and Aston Martin's Pace Deficit

George Russell secured a pole-to-flag victory and grand slam at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, held on Saturday to avoid clashing with national Remembrance Day. The race featured two safety car restarts, with the second on lap 36 triggering a major incident involving Franco Colapinto, who crashed into Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris. While Russell's win narrowed the championship gap slightly, the event highlighted significant performance disparities, particularly between Cadillac drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, and confirmed Aston Martin's ongoing struggles with pace and reliability.

via Motorsport.com|
#aston-martin#baku-city-circuit#f1-azerbaijan-gp
Alpine Seizes First WEC Pole as Fuji Qualifying Cancelled by Rain
motorsport13 days ago

Alpine Seizes First WEC Pole as Fuji Qualifying Cancelled by Rain

Alpine secured its first FIA World Endurance Championship pole position after rain forced the cancellation of qualifying for the 6 Hours of Fuji. Victor Martins set the fastest time in FP2, locking out the front row with Charles Milesi. Toyota, starting eighth and 13th, has installed new hydraulic and software updates to address reliability issues from the previous race at Austin.

via Sportscar365|
#6-hours-of-fuji#alpine-a424#fia-wec
Norris Demands Race Ban for Colapinto After Baku Crash, but Russell and Verstappen Disagree
motorsport13 days ago

Norris Demands Race Ban for Colapinto After Baku Crash, but Russell and Verstappen Disagree

Lando Norris called for a race ban for Franco Colapinto after the Argentine’s restart error at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix eliminated both Alpine drivers and the world champion. While Colapinto apologized and accepted a grid penalty, race winner George Russell and Max Verstappen argued that a ban was too harsh for an accident caused by cold tires and a small mistake.

via Motorsport.com|
#azerbaijan-grand-prix#fia#formula-1