***Ford Performance staged a Mustang family photo (pictured above) in the build-up to this weekend’s IMSA SportsCar Weekend at Road America, featuring all Ford Mustang Dark Horse Rs competing in the single-make Mustang Challenge series, the three Ford Mustang GT4s in Michelin Pilot Challenge as well as the trio of Ford Mustang GT3s contesting Sunday’s WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race.

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Andretti Global lives up the the name. The team owned by Michael Andretti and Dan Towriss fields entries across a variety of racing divisions. Current Teams: Indycar, IMSA, Indy NXT, Formula E, Extreme E, Supercars and the Super2 Series. In recent years, Andretti Global has been attempting to reach the...

Andretti Global president hints at joining NASCAR

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In the 2024 British MotoGP at Silverstone, Marco Bezzecchi faced a series of issues during the Friday practice sessions that could significantly impact his perf

MotoGP News: Marco Bezzecchi Reveals Bad News Ahead of British Race After Engine Issues Ruin His Friday

The grid for the 20th Michelin 24H Dubai has grown to 78 cars, with an updated entry list issued by series organizer Creventic confirming eight additional entries in the headlining GT3 class. The GT3 field now features 33 cars thanks in large part to the addition of two-car entries from...

78 Cars on Updated 24H Dubai Entry

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Juan Pablo Montoya could find himself back in a NASCAR Cup Series car before the end of 2024.
Final ride for the 50 car… guess who’s next pic.twitter.com/x7PGixAdMw— 23XI Racing (@23XIRacing) August 1, 2024
In a video posted to 23XI Racing's X account, the team announced that its part-time No. 50 car will make one more start during the 2024 season. While the team didn't explicitly name the driver for its final race of the year, it appears to be legendary driver Juan Pablo Montoya, who made 255 Cup Series starts from 2006 to 2014. Montoya won two Cup Series races, winning at...

Racing legend could make NASCAR Cup Series return in 2024

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Dodge Charger Hellcat takes on Camaro ZL1 and Challenger Hellcat in a thrilling 8-second drag race showdown at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The legacy of the Dodge L-bodied cars and the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro lives on, even though these iconic muscle cars have been retired. Their spirits continue to haunt drag strips across America, and recently, they showcased their undying prowess at the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Brownsburg, Indiana.

Dodge Charger Hellcat Drags Camaro ZL1 and Challenger Hellcat in an 8-Second Festival

A couple of weeks ago we shared the video of Kyle Petty and the crew at Petty Racing getting Richard’s 1970 Superbird ready for a little drive. If you missed it, use the link below, because it’s awesome. What’s even awesomer, is the fact that they shipped that thing to England to run it at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. That’s about as gangster as it gets, to have a Hemi powered Superbird, once driven by Richard Petty himself, no driven by his son Kyle, up the drive at Goodwood. I approve.

Kyle Petty Drives His Dad Richard Petty’s 1970 Superbird at the Goodwood Festival of Speed! Part 1

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

It’s been a big year for Daniel Suárez. The driver of the No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 scored his second career NASCAR Cup Series win in a photo finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway in February. Then in June, Suárez officially was sworn in as an American citizen in a ceremony in Charlotte. On Tuesday in Brazil, Suárez married his longtime girlfriend Julia Piquet.

Daniel Suárez Marries ‘Love of My Life’ Julia Piquet at Wedding in Brazil

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Swift Ford

Team USA has been struggling to dominate the Paris Olympics, with a slow start on day three. After claiming two gold medals and seven overall on Sunday, the US failed to capture any gold medals on Monday, dropping them down in the standings. Team USA captured six bronze medals and two silver medals - eight overall, but no golds.

Team USA fails to win a single gold medal on day three at Paris Olympics.

Jeremy Fletcher broke Robert Noaker Racing’s four-race pole streak in Mustang Challenge competition, taking his McCumbee McAleer Racing Ford Mustang Dark Horse R to top qualifying honors at Road America. Fletcher, in the No. 22 Mustang, reeled off a best lap of 2:22.691 in Friday’s 15-minute session to edge...

Fletcher Takes Pole for Race 1 at Road America

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A record-setting $215,00 was raised for Roadracing World Action Fund for soft-barrier purchases at the 2024 “Rainey’s Ride To The Races” at Laguna Seca.. First of all, I want to thank everybody who took part in this year’s “Rainey’s Ride to the Races.” We had a record number of riders and raised a record amount of $215,000 in donations for the Roadracing World Action Fund. The highlight for me every year is inviting the Legends who come and give back to this generation of racers with their time and commitment to improve rider safety. I know all the Legends had a good time both on and off the bikes.

Wayne Rainey Says Thanks After Record-Breaking "Rainey's Ride To The Races"

Lyn St. James, the accomplished Indy car and sportscar driver, has been added to the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Legends Collection. The honor recognizes St. James for her outstanding contributions to motorsport and her enduring influence as a trailblazer for women in racing, track officials said. The Legends Collection highlights individuals in motorsports and is featured in the Legends Club VIP Experience at the track.

Lyn St. James Added to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Legends Collection

Manthey EMA’s No. 911 Porsche 911 GT3 R has been withdrawn from the ADAC Ruhr Cup in the wake of Friday’s paddock accident at the Nürburgring. The German squad had entered its Grello-liveried Porsche for Thomas Preining, Ayhancan Guven and Laurens Vanthoor in the six-hour race at the Eifel circuit.

Manthey Porsche Withdrawn from NLS4

Winward Racing is entering a “make or break” phase of its campaign in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship according to team principal Russell Ward, as it leads the GTD championship with four races remaining. Ward and full season co-driver Philip Ellis have enjoyed a successful season this far...

Winward Entering “Make or Break” Phase in GTD Title Run

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Spotters are integral to drivers in both IndyCar and NASCAR racing — and it's time Formula 1 adopted them, too.

Revealed: The American racing concept that Formula 1 should adopt

Juan Pablo Montoya will drive for 23XI Racing at Watkins Glen International, the team announced on Friday (Aug. 2). He will drive the No. 50 in its third and final race of the season as part of its partnership with sponsor Mobil 1, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. “I’m...

Juan Pablo Montoya Driving No. 50 for 23XI at Watkins Glen

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The motorsports legend should feel very comfortable in this car and at this track

Motorsports legend Juan Pablo Montoya making first NASCAR start in a decade

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Lazare, MIA McLaren GT4 Paces Friday Action at Road America

Motorsports In Action led the way in both IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge practice sessions at Road America on Friday, with Jesse Lazare’s time from the morning...

Lazare, MIA McLaren GT4 Paces Friday Action at Road America

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