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Logano lands Cup pole for Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway
motorsports26 days ago

Logano lands Cup pole for Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway

Joey Logano captured the pole for the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway with a 32.817-second lap, two-tenths faster than Kyle Larson, as Gateway's starting lineup was set. Logano, who has four top-five finishes here including a win, leads the field while Chase drivers Chris Buescher and William Byron start outside the top 20. The race is Sunday, Sept. 13, with a green flag around 2:10 p.m. CT on a 1.25-mile oval for 240 laps (300 miles) in stages of 45, 95, and 100. TV is USA Network, MRN radio, and in-car cameras via HBO MAX, with additional NASCAR.com and SiriusXM audio options.

via The Tennessean|
#enjoy-illinois-300#gateway#joey-logano
Seeded Suspicions: Hamlin's Chase Hopes & Hocevar's Walk-Out Song
motorsports1 month ago

Seeded Suspicions: Hamlin's Chase Hopes & Hocevar's Walk-Out Song

An anonymous driver survey at Chase media day shows most champions come from the top six seeds, with Ryan Preece (16th seed) surprisingly viewed as a potential title threat; opinions on Denny Hamlin's title chances are mixed, while Christopher Bell remains winless in 2026 but confident, and Hocevar inspired a playful walk-out song question that drew varied responses.

via FOX Sports|
#carson-hocevar#denny-hamlin#motorsports
Laguna Seca Renames Corkscrew in Honor of Alex Zanardi
motorsports1 month ago

Laguna Seca Renames Corkscrew in Honor of Alex Zanardi

IMSA WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca will rename its Corkscrew to the 'Zanardi Corkscrew' in a ceremony honoring Alex Zanardi and the 30th anniversary of his iconic 'The Pass' on the final lap of the 1996 CART season. A commemorative marker will be unveiled linking Zanardi’s name to the track’s landmark, with attendees including Chip Ganassi, Max Papis and Doug Boles; the track had previously posted a 'Grazie Alex' tribute. The article also notes Zanardi’s extraordinary return to racing after losing his legs and his continued impact in motorsports.

via Sportscar365|
#alex-zanardi#corkscrew#laguna-seca
motorsports1 month ago

Larson Dominates Knoxville Nationals for Fourth Win in Six Years

Kyle Larson, who fought through a three‑hour rain delay and a Cup race in Richmond, arrived in Knoxville just in time to win the 65th NOS Energy Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s. He led all 50 laps in the main from the pole, earning $200,000 and his fourth Nationals title in six years, with his week’s earnings topping $212,000 after prelims and bonus awards. Larson finished ahead of Sheldon Haudenschild, Kasey Kahne, James McFadden and Buddy Kofoid (Kahne passing Haudenschild for runner‑up on lap 2), and praised crew chief Paul Silva and Hendrick Motorsports for the performance in celebratory Victory Lane. This win extends Larson’s long-running Knoxville success to sixteen career sprint-car victories at the track.

via Jayski|
#hendrick-motorsports#knoxville-nationals#kyle-larson
Schatz Charges from Seventh to Capture Knoxville Prelim Win
motorsports1 month ago

Schatz Charges from Seventh to Capture Knoxville Prelim Win

Donny Schatz roared from seventh to win the FVP Parts Prelim at Knoxville Raceway, slipping Carson McCarl on lap five and pulling away over the final 20 laps for his 31st Knoxville victory. He’ll start 11th in the C-main but remains a top contender as the 65th Knoxville Nationals approaches, with the main event offering a $200,000 prize.

via World of Outlaws|
#dirt-track#donny-schatz#knoxville-nationals
IndyCar kicks off 2027 with back-to-back weekend opener across St. Pete, Phoenix and Arlington
motorsports1 month ago

IndyCar kicks off 2027 with back-to-back weekend opener across St. Pete, Phoenix and Arlington

IndyCar announced Phase One of the 2027 schedule: eight races, opening with three consecutive weekends (St. Petersburg, Phoenix Raceway, Arlington) and FOX broadcasting every race for the third straight year; after Barber Motorsports Park in April, the calendar includes Long Beach, IMS road course (Sonsio Grand Prix), the 111th Indianapolis 500, and the Detroit Grand Prix on June 6, with two pre-season open tests and Phase Two to follow in coming weeks.

via Motorsport.com|
#2027-schedule#barber-motorsports-park#fox
Dodge Debuts Dual 750-HP Manual Charger Drift Machines
motorsports2 months ago

Dodge Debuts Dual 750-HP Manual Charger Drift Machines

Dodge, in collaboration with Hemmings and Suppy’s Garage, transformed two production-based 2026 Charger Scat Packs into 750-horsepower manual drift cars—BOOST Coupe and RPM—featuring rear-wheel drive, custom turbos, race fuel, MoTeC, and bespoke suspension and safety gear; they debut at Roadkill Nights and will appear at Gridlife Laguna Seca and FuelFest, highlighting the SIXPACK platform’s drift potential.

via MoparInsiders|
#dodge-charger#drift#manual-transmission