Portland, OR

NHRA drag racing just might be attracting another household-name, a motorsports mogul and a multi-generational one, at that. ABB FIA Formula E team owner Michael Andretti said Saturday at the worldwide fully electric racing series’ lone U.S. event of the year at Portland International Raceway that he just might expand his own global footprint with a venture into the straightline sport.

Michael Andretti Looking At Starting an NHRA Team

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 Corporation US. The new multi-year deal also adds a second Acura ARX-06 to its stable. As revealed by RACER in May, the Ohio-based...

Meyer Shank confirms IMSA GTP return with Acura in 2025

NTT INDYCAR SERIES teams tested new elements at Iowa Speedway in preparation for the upcoming Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend, including a new partially-repaved track surface and the debut of the new hybrid power unit. 10 NTT INDYCAR SERIES teams and 27 cars tested at Iowa Speedway. Several drivers unofficially surpassed...

Exciting Update: IndyCar Drivers Test New Hybrid Engines and Surface at Iowa Speedway

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On June 23, 2024, legendary drag racer John Force was involved in a horrific high-speed accident triggered by an engine explosion. With the aid of the NHRA Safety Safari, John emerged from the wreckage and was taken to a nearby trauma hospital in Virginia. As of now, he continues to receive treatment in the ICU.As fans closely monitor John's journey and his battle for recovery, many are interested in his personal life, particularly his family. For starters, who is his wife? Here's everything we know about his spouse, Laurie.Who is John Force's wife?According to NBC Sports, John and his wife,...

Revving up Romance! Inside the Lasting Love of John Force and His Wife, Laurie

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Alexander Rossi is scheduled to become a free agent at the conclusion of the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series season, and Arrow McLaren’s third seat is up for debate. The organization has Pato O’Ward and Nolan Siegel locked up for the 2025 season, with Rossi’s future still uncertain. However, the 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner’s future has been updated positively.
According to IndyStar’s Nathan Brown, Arrow McLaren and Rossi remain in talks over a new contract extension, which could be finalized by the end of June. Since joining Arrow McLaren in 2023, Rossi has run very well, having had his two best seasons since 2019, when he won two races and finished third in the championship battle.
The 32-year-old driver is an excellent fit at Arrow McLaren, and a win could be coming soon. In fact, Rossi just finished on the podium at Laguna Seca behind Alex Palou and Colton Herta. There will be much debate over whether Arrow McLaren would have signed Siegel, but Rossi is simple. He is a winning driver who provides the great leadership that any team would desire.

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Alexander Rossi’s future with Arrow McLaren receives a big update in 2024

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Jacksonville, FL

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Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Crew chief James Small is embracing the opportunity to work with Chase Briscoe next season at Joe Gibbs Racing because there is common ground between the two. “I think our goals … we obviously both have a lot to prove,” Small said of his new driver for next season. “So, I’m super excited and looking forward to next season and prove what we can do to everybody.”

Crew chief Small has something of his own to prove in moving on from Truex

Virginia State

Margaret Minnicks

Many new laws become effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024. However, a law has always existed in Virginia, but some residents might not be aware of it. According to WSET, leaving grass clippings and other debris on Virginia roads is illegal.

It is illegal to leave grass clippings and other debris on roads in Virginia

Four days after his fiery crash at more than 300mph in his Chevy Camaro Funny Car during the first round of eliminations for the Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park, drag racing legend John Force has moved from the trauma intensive care unit to the neuro intensive care unit. There, the medical team will focus on his head injury which is their primary concern, according to a statement released by his John Force Racing team.

John Force improving, remains hospitalized after Virginia crash

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Tennessee State

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Chief Petty Officer Bryce Pedicini, who is originally from Tennessee, first enlisted in 2008. His awards include a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, three Good Conduct Medals, and two Sea Service Deployment Ribbons. He has been sentenced to 18 year imprisonment.

Chief Petty Officer Bryce Pedicini Convicted to 18 Years for Attempted Espionage

Dates for the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival have been set. Goodwood Revival will move back a weekend on the calendar for 2025. Tickets for the 2025 events will go on sale later this year. The clock hasn't quite ticked down to the opening of the 2024 Goodwood...

2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival dates announced

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Tony Schumacher has a ready answer when fans wonder how much longer the 54-year-old, three-time world champion will keep climbing drag racing's ladder in the National Hot Rod Association. “About 10 years,” Schumacher said. “That's what I've told them for the past 20 years.” Age is just a number in drag racing, where cars hurtle down the track for a quarter-mile at more than 300 mph (483 kmh), a blur of speed and roaring noise that is over in a few seconds before a parachute helps bring the vehicles to a stop. Such terrifying speeds are far above those seen...

Age is just a number in drag racing, where older drivers like John Force excel at high speed

Nissan Formula E driver Oliver Rowland will miss this weekend’s Portland E-Prix doubleheader due to illness, with the team’s reserve and simulator driver Caio Collet filling in instead. The team released a statement ahead of opening practice for the weekend confirming the news, adding that “the whole team...

Rowland to miss Portland doubleheader due to illness

Brad Keselowski’s Bold Plan: Brad Keselowski‘s thorough strategy to revolutionize NASCAR’s Championship Chase is enthralling the racing community, as it prioritizes meticulous preparation and team cohesion over traditional last-minute heroics. By placing a stronger focus on summer tactics and mid-season break recommendations, Keselowski aims to establish a more well-rounded and systematic approach to securing a championship. This shift highlights his belief that sustained effort and strategic groundwork are paramount. As Keselowski’s philosophy gains traction, it prompts a reevaluation of how championships are pursued in NASCAR, setting the stage for an intriguing transformation in the sport.

Brad Keselowski’s Bold Plan to Shake Up NASCAR’s Championship Chase

Maine State

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Discontented sitting on the sidelines, 2009 FIA Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button returns to the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Aug. 14-17 not to sit idly by, but to race his 1952 Jaguar C-Type that was originally owned by six-time world champion Juan Manuel Fangio. “I love racing, it doesn’t...

Jenson Button to drive his Jaguar C-Type at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

All of these cats are currently looking for a place to call home and have heard it through the grapevine that you've got some pretty nice digs. If you fancy any of them, consider clicking on their links and getting in touch with their respective shelter. All of these cats are in the greater Kansas City area.

Five cats that would love to move in with you

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‘We needed to go in a different direction’ - Wayne Taylor

With today’s announcement that Meyer Shank Racing would be taking over the two Acura ARX-06 Grand Touring Prototypes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Wayne Taylor...

‘We needed to go in a different direction’ - Wayne Taylor

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