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Juan Pablo Montoya could find himself back in a NASCAR Cup Series car before the end of 2024.
Final ride for the 50 car… guess who’s next pic.twitter.com/x7PGixAdMw— 23XI Racing (@23XIRacing) August 1, 2024
In a video posted to 23XI Racing's X account, the team announced that its part-time No. 50 car will make one more start during the 2024 season. While the team didn't explicitly name the driver for its final race of the year, it appears to be legendary driver Juan Pablo Montoya, who made 255 Cup Series starts from 2006 to 2014. Montoya won two Cup Series races, winning at...

Racing legend could make NASCAR Cup Series return in 2024

Richmond, VA

Two-time Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force and 2012 Funny Car world champion Jack Beckman will try to add to the John Force Racing legacy Saturday when they compete in the 47th annual Cornwell Tools “Night Under Fire” drag racing and fireworks extravaganza at the Bader family’s Summit Motorsports Park.

John Force Racing Eyes Two Titles at ‘Night Under Fire’

Norwalk, OH

When Jack Beckman began going to races as a child, he was enthralled by everything that was happening on the track and off the track. The drivers of the cars became his heroes, and many of them remained his heroes through the years. When Beckman began racing himself, first in...

Jack Beckman Q&A: Four Questions with the Former Champ as He Prepares to Pilot John Force’s Funny Car at 47th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire

Top Fuel racer TJ Zizzo is thrilled to be participating in the 47th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire with the Zizzo Racing Rust-Oleum Top Fuel dragster this weekend at Summit Motorsports Park. The fan-favorite on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will be squaring off with Brittany Force, Antron Brown, and Clay Millican along with a massive list of other drag racing superstars at the one-day family friendly mega-event.

TJ Zizzo and Zizzo Racing Honored to Participate in Night Under Fire

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Gaffney, SC

The Gaffney, S.C.–based team owned by Johnny Davis has been a mainstay in NASCAR's Xfinity Series for more than two decades. JDM's bankruptcy filing became known a few days before the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. During the reorganization, Davis will continue building race cars. Fans often forget...

Longtime NASCAR Xfinity Series Team Files for Bankruptcy

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Andretti Global lives up the the name. The team owned by Michael Andretti and Dan Towriss fields entries across a variety of racing divisions. Current Teams: Indycar, IMSA, Indy NXT, Formula E, Extreme E, Supercars and the Super2 Series. In recent years, Andretti Global has been attempting to reach the...

Andretti Global president hints at joining NASCAR

Virginia State

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Since the advent of restrictor plates in 1988, there have always been NASCAR drivers who have mastered the art of drafting at superspeedways. These are the five superspeedway racers in NASCAR history, from 1988 to the present day. 5. Joey Logano (five wins)Logano may "only" have five wins at the drafting tracks of Daytona, Talladega and Atlanta, but he's the only driver to win on all three. it should be noted that only five races have been held at Atlanta since it was reconfigured into a drafting track in 2022, but it shouldn't be a surprise that Logano was one of the...

Five best superspeedway racers in NASCAR history

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Florida State

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Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Brainerd, MN

Professional pilot Doug Kalitta will start his 600th career NHRA drag race, the Lucas Oil Nationals at Minnesota’s Brainerd International Raceway, Aug. 15-18. The milestone achievement puts him an elite class of only four NHRA professional racers who have logged 600 or more national events. Funny Car legend John...

Doug Kalitta Reaching NHRA Milestone with Next Start

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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Drag Illustrated, Bradenton Motorsports Park Announce Three-Race Winter Series

Drag Illustrated and Bradenton Motorsports Park announced today the creation of a three-race Pro Modified series known as the Drag Illustrated Winter Series. Featuring the Snowbird...

Drag Illustrated, Bradenton Motorsports Park Announce Three-Race Winter Series

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