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As drag racing legend John Force continues to recover from a serious crash that got him sent to the hospital, his friends and family have issued a new statement giving an update on his condition. In a statement shared via John Force Racing, the family announced that doctors are focusing on treating ...

Racing Legend John Force's Family Issues Update After Horrific Crash

The US Sun

PROMINENT drag racer John Force experienced a harrowing accident at the Virginia Nationals held at Virginia Motorsports Park last weekend – and his daughter shared a heartbreaking update. His vehicle erupted in flames after a 300mph crash, causing him to crash into a wall, leaving him still in serious condition. Force was participating in a […]

Drag racing legend John Force, 75, is still in serious condition after his car exploded in terrifying 300mph crash

Update: 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion and one of the most popular drivers of all-time, John Force, has emerged from a heavy sedating following a harrowing 300-mph accident during the NHRA Virginia Nationals seven days ago. The 75-year-old is predicted to have a long recovery, he also suffered other injuries in his melee with both concrete barriers, according to sources. Force made significant improvements following the move into the neuro ICU a few days ago. He is responding to commands such as his name and identifying family members, but is experiencing common difficulties for patients awakening from this type of care. Force’s survival is just another line in a career filled with intense and dangerous accidents.

John Force, 16-Time NHRA Funny Champion, Awakens From Injuries Sustained in 300-MPH Accident

Yet another IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTP star has been confirmed for the LMP2 headline Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, with Filipe Albuquerque to sub for the FIA World Endurance Championship-bound Paul di Resta in the No. 22 United Autosports Oreca 07 Gibson. The longtime United driver,...

Albuquerque to Sub for Di Resta in United LMP2 for CTMP

Stephane Ratel has revealed the reasons behind next year’s Intercontinental GT Challenge round at Suzuka being 1000kms in length compared to the series’ previous ten-hour format, suggesting that the event will rely heavily on local entries with less endurance racing experience. Announced last week during SRO Motorsports Group’s...

Ratel Targeting 25-Car Grid for Suzuka 1000km Revival

Macon, IL

Macon, Illinois (June 28, 2024)………Mitchel Moles’ first USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship feature victory in 37 races came at the same exact place he captured his most recent series win nearly a full season ago. One year after becoming the first ever USAC National Sprint...

Moles Repeats at Macon for First USAC Sprint Win of ‘24

Cordele, GA

Jett Noland emerged victorious on Saturday night in a 100 lao Pro Late Mode challenge at Cordele Motor Speedway.. Noland took the lead from Cale Hall on Lap 55 and retained the position as Hall and Jake Finch jockeyed amongst themselves. “We had some brake issues from about lap 20,”...

Jett Noland wins 100 lap Pro race at Cordele

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — NHRA drag racing great John Force is showing “daily signs of improvement” in a neurological intensive care unit a week after …. John Force health update: Can NHRA drag racing legend survive another life-threatening scare? The Economic Times. The age of NHRA drag...

6/30/24 Drag Racing News

On this week’s Double Stint, Jonathan Grace is joined by Davey Euwema to break down the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, catch up with the latest news and more. Have a sports car racing-related question for the show? Submit it via Twitter with the hashtag #AskDoubleStint, or submit it as a comment in this thread and it may be featured on the next show.

DOUBLE STINT: 24H Spa Recap; News Roundup & More

Saturday’s festivities at Bowman Gray Stadium saw veteran Tim Brown reach one of the few milestones he had yet to achieve in his storied career. By fending off long-time rival Burt Myers in a 25-lap sprint race, Brown officially secured his 100th victory in Bowman Gray’s famous Modified division, much to the delight of the exuberant crowd that has both cheered and jeered him at different points since his debut race at the Madhouse more than 30 years ago.

Tim Brown breaks down his milestone 100th victory at Bowman Gray Stadium

Norwalk, OH

Doug Kalitta won the No. 1 qualifier and the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge in his Applied Innovation dragster at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. It was his fourth No. 1 qualifier of the season and the 57th of his storied NHRA career. Kalitta’s Friday-night run...

Doug Kalitta Claims Fourth No. 1 Qualifier of Season and Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge in Norwalk, Ohio

George Kurtz said claiming class honors in the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa came amid a “war of attrition” in the Pro-Am ranks, which saw only three of the six starters take the checkered flag. Kurtz, longtime co-driver Colin Braun as well as Nicky Catsburg and Ian James...

Kurtz Hails Pro-Am Class Win in “War of Attrition”

SUPER GT’s new-for-2024 qualifying format appears set to undergo a mid-season shakeup, Sportscar365 has learned. The Japanese series made several radical rule changes ahead of the current season, including an aggregate qualifying system and a rule that mandates the same set of tires must be used in both segments of qualifying as well as the start of the race.

Qualifying Format Could Be Changed Mid-Season

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Arrow McLaren has been in the center of IndyCar silly season for the last few seasons, and 2024 isn’t a different story. The team has already dumped David Malukas and Theo Pourchaire while signing Nolan Siegel before July. Alexander Rossi is also expected to re-sign with Arrow McLaren; however, will this still come to fruition after the latest shocking report?
According to Tony Donohue, Christian Lungaard is rumored to join Arrow McLaren, with an announcement coming on Wednesday. Lungaard is a rising star in the IndyCar Series and drives for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. The 22-year-old driver would join McLaren with Hy-Vee as Arrow looks to scale back its sponsorship with the organization.
It’s unclear if Lungaard would join a fourth car or replace Rossi, as Siegel and Pato O’Ward are signed for the 2025 season. It would be a disappointing development for Rossi, who deserves a top ride in the IndyCar Series. Yet, Arrow McLaren isn’t new to making shocking decisions. Lungaard could be joining a top-tier IndyCar Series team, which should put the series on notice.

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Arrow McLaren shockingly linked to rising IndyCar star for 2025 season

BMW driver Jake Hill has had a successful season so far in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), taking the lead in the driver’s championship after the Oulton Park rounds on the weekend of June 22-23, 2024. BMW sits second in manufacturer points behind Ford, and the Team BMW is in fourth place in the team points. West Surrey Racing (WSR) fields all three BMWs in the championship, with Colin Turkington and Adam Morgan running under the Team BMW banner and Jake Hill running under the Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport banner.

Jake Hill Takes Lead In British Touring Car Championship

Irwindale, CA

The fireworks will be on display both on and off the race track this week as the ARCA Menards Series West season resumes with two races in three days at California’s Irwindale Speedway. The busy week opens Thursday, July 4 with the NAPA Auto Parts 150 presented by the...

PIT BOX: Irwindale doubleheader on deck for West Series across Independence Day weekend

Ford Performance has downplayed the possibility of mounting a top-class prototype effort in the near-term, with global motorsports boss Mark Rushbrook stating the extension of the GTP/Hypercar class regulations “doesn’t mean we’re taxiing to the runway.”. While Hyundai and McLaren have re-entered evaluations in the wake of...

Ford Downplays Possible Future GTP/Hypercar Effort

Seattle, WA

Doug Kalitta was the No. 1 qualifier at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. It was his fourth No. 1 qualifier of the season, the 57th of his career and his fifth at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. Kalitta’s best run was a 3.693-second effort at 332.92 mph during the Friday evening qualifying session. During the final round of qualifying on Saturday, Kalitta won the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge with a 3.703-second run at 337.16 mph to defeat Antron Brown. Kalitta’s speed set the track record.

Doug Kalitta Reaches Norwalk NHRA Final Round; Langdon, Todd Suffer Early Losses

THIS is the terrifying moment a race car bursts into flame after a 125mph horror crash. The shocking incident, in which all three drivers involved walked away okay, occurred during the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa in Belgium on Saturday. During the fourth hour of the race, Aston Martin driver Nicolas Baert and Ferrari’s Christian […]

Terrifying moment race car bursts into flame after rival smashes into it in 125mph horror crash as stewards flee

***Comtoyou Racing’s victory in the centenary edition of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa marked the second time in the event’s history that Aston Martin came out on top. The two victories were separated by 76 years, as St. John Horsfal and Leslie Johnson won in 1948 behind the wheel of an Aston Martin 2-Litre Sports.

Spa Post-Race Notebook

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Pier Guidi Was Unaware of Pit Lane Blockage During Final Stop

Alessandro Pier Guidi “could have done another lap” had he been made aware that the pit entry was blocked by the No. 19 GRT Grasser Racing...

Pier Guidi Was Unaware of Pit Lane Blockage During Final Stop

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