Columbus, OH

The last two NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series seasons have not been entirely kind to ThorSport Racing. Sure, Ben Rhodes is the defending champion, but he only has one win in the last two seasons and hasn’t really shown major signs of a championship defense this season. In fact, ThorSport...

Truckin’ Thursdays: All Ty Majeski Needs is a Win

Top Drivers to Make NASCAR History: As the Brickyard 400 makes its highly anticipated return to the IMS Oval, the spotlight shines on a select group of drivers assured to etch their names into the records of NASCAR history with their first win at this iconic venue. Among them, Chase Elliott emerges as a formidable candidate, encouraged by his sterling form and the unparalleled support from Hendrick Motorsports. However, he isn’t the only one with aspirations of glory. Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, and Martin Truex Jr. each harbor their own compelling narratives and strengths that could see them victoriously crossing the yard of bricks.

Top Drivers to Make NASCAR History with First-Ever Brickyard 400 Win at IMS Oval

Sammy Smith has flown a bit under the radar this season, but that may be about to change. Smith sits squarely on the playoff bubble in his first season with JR Motorsports. He came over to the bowtie brigade after rising through the ranks with Toyota and Joe Gibbs Racing from 2021 to 2023.

Eyes on Xfinity: Sammy Smith Excited for Playoff Push, Future at JR Motorsports

Iowa State

Iowa, LA

The NTT IndyCar Series calendar needs help, we’ve discussed that plenty on The Pit Straight. One event that has served as a bright spot on the series’ schedule is the doubleheader weekend at Iowa Speedway. However, this past weekend was a blot on the face of the 2024 calendar. Fans who forked out comparatively large sums of cash for weekend tickets were treated to two days of follow-the-leader racing with zero on-track passes for the lead.

The Pit Straight: What Happened in Iowa Better Stay in Iowa

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

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?

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

Just look at that beautiful pup! Lima is an adorable 5-month-old Husky who is smart, friendly, and a total sweetheart. It’s hard to believe this sweet girl was brought to FAAS after being abandoned in a grocery store parking lot, tied to a pole with an electrical cord used as a leash. She was just a few months old.

Lima is Looking for Love

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

California State

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Oregon State

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With scorching heatwaves sweeping across the country, drivers are being advised to take their car's thermometer readings with a grain of salt. While your dashboard might display a temperature that seems outrageously high, experts suggest not relying on it for an accurate outdoor temperature gauge.

Drivers cautioned not to use a standard car feature on hot days - opt for your phone instead

Indianapolis, IN

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indianapolis Raceway Park qualifying orders for NASCAR weekend. NASCAR is heading to Indianapolis. The NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series take on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Down the road, Indianapolis Raceway Park hosts the NASCAR Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series. View the NASCAR qualifying order...

NASCAR Qualifying Order: July 2024 (Indianapolis)

Hunter McElrea is set to debut in the NTT IndyCar Series at this weekend’s race in Toronto with Dale Coyne Racing, the team announced July 16. McElrea will be behind the wheel of the No. 18 after driving an IndyCar for the first time earlier this month. The New...

Hunter McElrea Debuting at Toronto

Eldora, IA

Teams line up their pit mules before one of the two features Wednesday night at Eldora Speedway. (T.J Buffenbarger Photo)

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

Anderson, IN

The ASA STARS National Tour will return to action this weekend for the 58th Annual Redbud 400. ASA has a storied history at Anderson Speedway as this was the birthplace and home of ASA for many years. A who’s who of Pavement Super Late Model racing is entered for Saturday’s 400-lap event.

ASA STARS National Tour Goes Back Home to Anderson for Redbud 400

On this week’s Happy Hour, hosts Trey Lyle, Michael Massie and Caleb Barnes are joined by frequent guest John Newby, senior writer at Savage Ventures and AltDriver.com. The quartet dive into the wreck between Corey LaJoie and Kyle Busch. Was NASCAR right in not assessing LaJoie a penalty for the incident?

Happy Hour: Did Corey LaJoie Get Away With One?

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Upon Further Review: From Unforgettable to Unwatchable

When the total competitive package is just right, oval racing can be some of the most exciting racing one can watch either in person or on...

Upon Further Review: From Unforgettable to Unwatchable

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