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The RACER Mailbag, July 17

Abt Cupra has confirmed that Nico Mueller will depart the team following this weekend’s London E-Prix. Although the German outfit was keen to retain Mueller for next season, it confirmed that he “has decided to take on a new motorsport challenge and leave the team”. “It was...

Abt Cupra confirms Mueller departure

Dale Coyne Racing will complete the road and street courses left on the schedule with Toby Sowery in the No. 51 Honda. With Katherine Legge tipped to compete in the four remaining oval races on the calendar, the British duo should complete Coyne’s lineup in the car. Sowery is...

Sowery to close out 2024’s road and street races in Coyne’s No. 51

A.J. Foyt Racing is performing at a level it hasn’t experienced in more than a decade. Its legendary No. 14 entry, driven by 26-year-old Santino Ferrucci, has been the revelation of the season. Thanks to key technical changes and overall maturation within the program, the Woodbury, Connecticut native heads into this weekend’s Honda Indy Toronto street race holding 10th in the drivers’ standings.

Foyt team living the high life again

Toyota Gazoo Racing’s No. 8 GR010 HYBRID of Brendon Hartley, Ryo Hirakawa and Sebastien Buemi became the fifth car in five rounds to win an FIA WEC race this season in Sao Paulo. The trio took a commanding victory, Toyota’s second of the campaign, in a highly entertaining six-hour...

No. 8 Toyota dominates Interlagos 6 Hour as sister car suffers

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

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Las Vegas, NV

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Esther S

Love him or hate him, Jerry Lewis was one of the most gifted stars to ever grace stage, screen or television. He lived an incredibly full life until his death in 2017 at the age of 91.

Las Vegas Home Of Iconic Celebrity Goes On The Market.  Again.

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Locust Grove, VA

The Battle of the Wilderness occurred in Locust Grove, Virginia, on May 5, 1864. According to History Facts, at one point, the Civil War c ceased so that soldiers could watch a fistfight between a soldier from the North and one from the South.

Union and Confederate soldiers allegedly called a ceasefire in Virginia to watch a fistfight

Houston, TX

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Kiwi, a one-year-old mixed breed (believed to be a cattle mix), is currently looking for her forever home, according to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. This cheerful dog, who weighs 38 lbs, is known for her constant smile and enthusiastic tail wagging whenever she meets someone new. Despite her young age, Kiwi is described as being on the quieter side.

Meet Kiwi: The Happy Dog Abandoned In A Park Now Looking For Love

Watkins Glen, NY

For Ferrari Challenge North America at Watkins Glen International, the winners in each class exuded control over their competitors in Race 2. Hear from the victors as the fourth event of 2024 came to a close on Sunday afternoon.

Ferrari Challenge NA inners exhibit consistency in Race 2 at Watkins Glen

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

Our area might be the best place in the country to retreat to an island, judging from a survey released this week. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine rated the Golden Isles in Georgia — consisting of Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island, Sea Island and St. Simons Island — as the best island in the continental U.S.

Two local islands rated the best in continental US

England might be reeling from another painful soccer final defeat last weekend, this time at the hands of the Spanish team, but on the race track the result went the other way. Not once, but twice. British team E.ON NEXT Veloce Racing came away from the Hydro X Prix with...

Veloce is finding its groove at just the right time

Virginia State

Growing up in Southwest Virginia, I heard adults say that the same people who welcomed Jesus on Palm Sunday were shouting "Crucify Him" less than a week later. We don't know if they were the same individuals, but the principal makes a point that unfortunately, General Hospital actress Tabyana Ali is experiencing.

General Hospital gives an official statement after racists attack Tabyana Ali online

Now that Jonathan Jackson is returning to his role as Lucky Spencer on General Hospital, some Virginia fans wonder if Anthony Geary will return as Lucky's dad, Luke Spencer. Even though the actor left the soap in 2015 and has been declared dead, and his ashes have spread, some of his followers still hold out hope. Soap Opera Spy ran an article saying Geary would return in 2023, but this was incorrect.

General Hospital alum Anthony Geary reunites with Kelly Monaco but is not returning to Port Charles

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Now that we have all had our fill of grilled burgers and fireworks, let's look at some unsung Americans--cats. Did you know that there are nearly 100 million cats living in the United States? I'm not sure who counted all of them, but that's a lot of cats. Enough to sway an election were they given the right to vote (which, of course, they should be). Unfortunately, many of those cats don't have a place to call home. Here are six cats, all in the greater Kanas City area, who would love it if you might consider giving them a bed, a litter box, and a bowl full of kibble.

One of these six spectacular cats may be your next pet

NASCAR Cup Series teams will have the option tire to use during next month’s race at Richmond Raceway, the series announced Tuesday. It will be the same premise as the NASCAR All-Star Race from North Wilkesboro Speedway, where teams will have both the Goodyear primary and option tires. The option tire is made from the same compound as the wet weather tires.

Cup Series teams to have option tire at Richmond

With just days until the green flag waves for the SpeedTour All-Star Race at Lime Rock Park, even more celebrities have been added to an already star-studded lineup. Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH) has confirmed modified and NASCAR legend Geoff Bodine as the Grand Marshal for the event, while two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser Jr. will serve as the color commentator for the national TV broadcast that will air live on MAVTV and the SpeedTour TV YouTube Channel. In addition, Hailie Deegan has been confirmed to drive in the race, partnering with All-Star driver Ken Schrader in a Team SLR-M1 Racecars entry.

Deegan joins driver line-up for SpeedTour All-Star Race at Lime Rock Park

Colorado State

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council may let the voters decide whether pit bulls should be allowed in the city. The City Council voted Monday to put the issue to a ballot question. The move must be approved again in two weeks to appear on the ballot.

Voters may decide fate of Aurora pit bulls

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Meyer Shank confirms IMSA GTP return with Acura in 2025

Meyer Shank Racing is returning to IMSA’s WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2025 with a resumption of its factory hybrid GTP program with Acura and Honda Racing...

Meyer Shank confirms IMSA GTP return with Acura in 2025

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