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Smokey Yunick's Hot Vapor Engine: Genius Idea, Hazardous Reality
automotive11 days ago

Smokey Yunick's Hot Vapor Engine: Genius Idea, Hazardous Reality

NASCAR innovator Smokey Yunick developed a Hot Vapor engine that heated and vaporized fuel to improve efficiency and power, transforming a Pontiac Fiero’s four-cylinder from under 100 hp and modest torque to about 250 hp and 250 lb-ft, with better fuel economy. The design relied on heating exhaust and cooling systems, a homogenizer, and ongoing pre-combustion vaporization. However, it operated on a fine line between detonation and full combustion, was highly sensitive to irregularities, posed major fire risks, and durability concerns, which prevented widespread adoption despite its potential. Modern research continues to explore waste-heat utilization in engines inspired by Yunick’s ideas.

via Jalopnik|
#automotive#automotive-engineering#engine-safety
Hamlin grabs Martinsville pole as Cook Out 400 opens the 2026 Cup Series
sports12 days ago

Hamlin grabs Martinsville pole as Cook Out 400 opens the 2026 Cup Series

Martinsville Speedway hosts the Cook Out 400, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series' first short-track race, with Denny Hamlin earning pole and William Byron on the front row; the event is the first of two Martinsville races in 2026, with the second coming during the playoffs in November. After Easter off, the next race on the calendar is the Food City 500 at Bristol on April 12 at 3:00 p.m. ET on FS1.

via Beyond the Flag|
#cook-out-400#cup-series#denny-hamlin
Reddick Seizes Pole as Darlington Set to Turn Up the Goodyear 400 Fantasy Chaos
sports19 days ago

Reddick Seizes Pole as Darlington Set to Turn Up the Goodyear 400 Fantasy Chaos

Ahead of the Goodyear 400 at Darlington, Tyler Reddick is the top fantasy pick after winning the pole and posting top practice speeds, with Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson also strong contenders. The 1.33-mile egg-shaped track with high tire wear, 750 HP and a low-downforce package promises a wild race, so the piece provides driver-by-driver projections, speed rankings, and lineups to help fantasy managers navigate a potentially chaotic event.

via ifantasyrace.com|
#darlington#fantasy-nascar#goodyear-400
sports20 days ago

Darlington's tire gamble looms for Cup Series crews

Ahead of Sunday’s Goodyear 400 at Darlington, Cup Series crew chiefs face a high-stakes tire strategy as an updated rules package and the track’s abrasive surface drive significant falloff; with limited tire sets and a tricky pit-road, teams must balance aggressive, possibly two-stop plans against the risk of losing track position, making tire management and strategic timing crucial.

via NASCAR.com|
#crew-chiefs#darlington#goodyear-400
sports22 days ago

Darlington Goodyear 400 to Test New Short-Track Aero, Promising Wild Racing

With a new short-track aero package delivering roughly 750 hp and less downforce, the Goodyear 400 at Darlington is expected to produce chaotic, high-horsepower racing on the abrasive 1.366-mile track. Tire management will be crucial, as teams have only 11 tire sets for the 293-lap race, and drivers like Denny Hamlin predict wild action. The field also includes a lineup change with Alex Bowman out due to vertigo and Justin Allgaier stepping in for him at Darlington, Martinsville and Bristol.

via Jayski|
#aerodynamics#darlington#goodyear400
Dye Suspension Sparks Debate Over Proportionality and Context
sports23 days ago

Dye Suspension Sparks Debate Over Proportionality and Context

OutKick's Zach Dean argues NASCAR overreacted by suspending Truck Series driver Daniel Dye for a 30-second livestream joke referencing IndyCar driver David Malukas, contending the punishment is disproportionate to the offense and that the real story is the online mob and culture of sensitivity rather than the moment itself; Dye is portrayed as immature with a prior suspension, but the piece suggests the outrage may be the bigger issue.

via OutKick|
#daniel-dye#david-malukas#insensitive-comments
NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye over homophobic remarks about Malukas
sports23 days ago

NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye over homophobic remarks about Malukas

NASCAR indefinitely suspended Craftsman Truck Series driver Daniel Dye after he used a homophobic voice and mocked IndyCar’s David Malukas during a WhatNot livestream. Dye, 22, is required to complete sensitivity training before returning; he’s 13th in the 2026 Truck standings for Kaulig Racing, while Malukas sits 6th in IndyCar. The incident adds to ongoing debates about diversity efforts in motorsports, with no public statements yet from Malukas or Penske.

via Awful Announcing|
#daniel-dye#david-malukas#homophobia
sports25 days ago

Hamlin Wins Vegas to Jumpstart Cup Season Momentum

Denny Hamlin captured the Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for his 61st career win and second straight, moving to 10th on the all-time list. The piece spotlights three ups—Ty Gibbs, Chris Buescher and Christopher Bell—and three downs—Josh Berry, AJ Allmendinger and Connor Zilisch—as the NASCAR schedule shifts toward Darlington's Goodyear 400 this weekend.

via NASCAR.com|
#cup-series#darlington#las-vegas