Holley, NY

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MBM Motorsports missed the entire 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season, marking their first season without any starts at the sport's top level since they first entered the series in 2017. But in 2024, the Carl Long-owned team have returned and competed on a part-time basis. So far this year, they...

NASCAR Cup Series team opts not to return for Daytona race

The nearly 75 years of drag-racing folklore includes countless tales laced with bluster, bravado and bawdiness. And because they’ve been repeated through the years, it’s difficult to say if half of it — maybe any of it — is true. But for sure, Connie “The Bounty...

Connie Kalitta — A Living Legacy

Mohnton, PA

After successful endeavors in 2022 and ’23 generating a combined 1.5 million meals, Kalitta Motorsports, long-time partner DHL Express and Kalitta Air are partnering again to accelerate the fight against food insecurity by helping those who need it most – working families, children and senior citizens – through a six-race program in 2024: The “Race to End Hunger.” New this year, five additional partners join the program: Applied Innovation, Dayco, Future Energy Solutions, Revchem Composites and Toyota.

Kalitta Motorsports, DHL, Kalitta Air Partner in the ‘Race to End Hunger’

Brainerd, MN

•Defending NHRA Mission World Funny Car champion Matt Hagan took his Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) Dodge//SRT Hellcat to a runner-up finish in Brainerd, Minnesota. •Despite qualifying 13th at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Hagan and his Dickie Venables-led crew regrouped to defeat Ron Capps, Daniel Wilkerson and J.R. Todd to advance to the final.

Hagan Scores Runner-up Finish at Brainerd in Dodge/SRT Hellcat Funny Car, Stewart Records Best ET and Speed in TSR Top Fuel Dragster

Indianapolis, IN

In an effort to expose STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) interns to the Motorsports industry and the art of building the 11,000-horsepower engine that powers the NHRA nitro cars, Kalitta Motorsports is partnering with Casey Putsch and Genius Garage at the upcoming U.S. Nationals. The 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Season resumes Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2024 at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis – the final race of the regular season.

Kalitta Motorsports Partners with Genius Garage for Internship Program

RadarOnline

Jay Leno is facing the inevitable as he makes end-of-life arrangements dictating how his fortune should be divvied up when he dies.Court documents obtained by RadarOnline.com reveal the 74-year-old and his wife, Mavis, plan to leave a seven-figure chunk of dough to family and also open a museum to honor Jay's passion for cars.The former late-night host updated his will in a Los Angeles court after being appointed as conservator for Mavis, 77, who has been battling severe dementia.His latest filing detailed provisions for his ailing wife's care and said the couple intended to remain in their home "for as...

Jay Leno Prepares to Die: 'Tonight Show' Icon, 74, Reveals Final Wishes and Plans to Erect Car Museum in His Honor — 'No One Lives Forever'

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Daytona Beach, FL

Joey Gase competed in select NASCAR Cup Series races each year from 2014 to 2021, but he hasn't been back since. That is set to change this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. The 31-year-old Cedar Rapids, Iowa native is set to drive the No. 44 Chevrolet for NY Racing Team in Saturday night's Coke Zero Sugar 400. He is set to compete with primary sponsorship from National Fire Protection Association.

NASCAR driver set to return with new team, first start since 2021

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2024 Rule Amendments for Funny Car. The memo was issued to teams on August 19, indicating the new requirements in relation to parachutes. Below are the amendments to the NHRA Rulebook Section 18, Page 7:. Manual Parachute Levers:. Parachutes must deploy when the...

NHRA Technical Department Releases Rule Amendments for Funny Car Parachutes

Sportsnaut

NBC Sports has shaken up the play-by-play role for their three largest racing IPs

NASCAR, IndyCar get new broadcast teams

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Colorado State

David Heitz

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

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Douglas, GA

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Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Racing News

Daytona International Speedway qualifying orders for NASCAR weekend. NASCAR is heading to Daytona Beach, Florida. The qualifying orders are set for this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. View the Daytona qualifying orders below. The metric for the qualifying order is a combination of these factors:. -Finishing order from last points...

NASCAR Qualifying Order: Daytona (August 2024)

The Spun

Denny Hamlin and the No. 11 team for Joe Gibbs Racing were penalized by NASCAR this Thursday for violating the rulebook.  Hamlin placed ninth at this Monday's race at Michigan International Speedway. However, it was discovered that his team violated the engine inspection ...

NASCAR Announces Punishment For Denny Hamlin's No. 11 Team

Milwaukee, WI

Marco Andretti has visited the Milwaukee Mile several times during his career while racing in the IndyCar Series. On Sunday afternoon, though, Andretti will take part in his first two stock-car events around the historic facility. The doubleheader opens with Andretti driving the No. 17 Chevrolet for Cook Racing Technologies in the ARCA Menards Series before he straps into the No. 04 Roper Racing Chevrolet for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

NOTEBOOK: Marco Andretti gearing up for doubleheader at the Milwaukee Mile

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Holley NMRA Ford Nationals Series Set for Six Standout 2025 Events

It’s never too early to start planning for next season. Heading into the home stretch of the current campaign, the Holley NMRA Ford Nationals series is...

Holley NMRA Ford Nationals Series Set for Six Standout 2025 Events

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