Toyota’s ‘Suprabird’ Pays Homage to Richard Petty In the Strangest Way

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Toyota’s ‘Suprabird’ Pays Homage to Richard Petty In the Strangest Way
  • The Toyota Supra “Suprabird” pays homage to the 1970 Plymouth Superbird raced by Richard Petty in NASCAR.
  • The changes are largely aesthetic, with upgraded suspension being the only notable mechanical difference.
  • It’s on display at the 2024 SEMA Show, running November 5-8 in Las Vegas.

NASCAR has existed in the US for over 75 years, but only a few drivers—and their cars—have attained legendary status. Richard Petty is arguably at the very top of the list, and though he drove several cars throughout his long career, the 1970 Plymouth Superbird is the one people remember. It was the winged wonder of superspeedways, so dominating that NASCAR made rule changes in 1971 effectively banning the aerodynamic ‘bird. (more…)

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NASCAR Penalizes Bubba Wallace, Ross Chastain, Austin Dillon For Martinsville Race Manipulation

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NASCAR Penalizes Bubba Wallace, Ross Chastain, Austin Dillon For Martinsville Race Manipulation

NASCAR has handed out penalties to Ross Chastain, Austin Dillon, Bubba Wallace and their teams for actions on the track at Martinsville Speedway.

All three drivers were penalized for race manipulation in the Martinsville NASCAR race on Sunday, NASCAR announced Tuesday. (more…)

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Team Penske Will Race For Third Straight NASCAR Cup Championship At Phoenix

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Team Penske Will Race For Third Straight NASCAR Cup Championship At Phoenix

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

With Ryan Blaney’s 11th-hour victory last Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, Team Penske has a decided edge among NASCAR Cup Series powerhouses entering Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway (3 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

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10 Seasons, 10 Moments: NASCAR On NBC Celebrates Decade Anniversary

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10 Seasons, 10 Moments: NASCAR On NBC Celebrates Decade Anniversary
10 of the Top Moments From Past 10 Years of NBC Sports’ NASCAR Coverage
Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney and William Byron to Race for 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Championship This Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock
Pre-Race Coverage Begins with Countdown to Green at 2 p.m. ET
STAMFORD, Conn. – Nov. 5, 2024 – NBC Sports will crown the NASCAR Cup Series champion for the 10th consecutive season this Sunday at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Ariz., at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Sunday’s Championship Race punctuates 10 years of NBC Sports’ most-recent media rights agreement with NASCAR, which began in the summer of 2015.

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Cars and Coffee Darien, CT – Final event of 2024 Is This Coming Sunday

by Lou Modestino
Cars and Coffee Darien, CT – Final event of 2024 Is This Coming Sunday

This month, our theme is Marques from Spain, France, Sweden the Pacific Rim (Japan and Korea)

We’ve had a great season. Seven events under our 2024 belt, and only one had any rain (so far). Will our luck hold? Well, it IS November and this IS New England, so anything is possible.

Bring what you’ve got and don’t worry about whether it’s cool or not. As long as you like it, that’s all that matters. As usual, all makes, models and years are always accepted. Our events are about the people and not just the cars. (more…)

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How Did New England-Connected NASCAR Drivers Do At Martinsville?

by Lou Modestino
How Did New England-Connected NASCAR Drivers Do At Martinsville?
Ryan Blaney won the Cup race while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in tenth with Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finishing 14th while Boston’s Kaz Grala had to settle for 27th.  Then it was Corey LaJoie that placed 35th.  Corey LaJoie is the son of Two-Time Xfinity Champion Randy Lajoie who grew up in Norwalk, CT before he decided to head for Charlotte, NC in order to be closer to the top NASCAR action.
Aric Almirola took the checked flag first in the Xfinity race with seventh place going to Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT while Parker Kligerman of Weston, CT came in eighth.  Blaine Perkins finished 19th with Long Island’s Patrick Emerling caming home in 23rd.  Alfredo and Perkins both drive Team Cars for Cape Cod’s Chris Our and his daughter Mary who reside in Chatham, MA.
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Dually Trucks and Why You Might Want to Own One

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Dually Trucks and Why You Might Want to Own One

When it comes to powerful, capable trucks, dually trucks stand out in a big way. These heavy-duty pickups, with their unique dual rear wheels, are designed for those who need serious strength and stability on the road. While they may seem like they’re just for professionals or big job sites, dually trucks offer benefits that can appeal to a range of drivers.

So whether you’re towing a large trailer, hauling heavy loads, or just want a truck that’s ready for anything, a dually might be worth considering. (more…)

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NASCAR Cup Series Champion To Be Crowned At Phoenix Raceway This Sunday, Nov. 10, AT 3 P.M. ET On NBC And PEACOCK

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NASCAR Cup Series Champion To Be Crowned At Phoenix Raceway This Sunday, Nov. 10, AT 3 P.M. ET On NBC And PEACOCK
Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney and William Byron to Race for 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock; Pre-Race Coverage Begins at 2 p.m. ET
Practice and Qualifying Coverage on USA Network this Friday and Saturday
NBCSports.com’s Dustin Long Surrounds Championship Weekend with Comprehensive Coverage and Tim Layden Narrates Essay on Michael Jordan’s Quest for a NASCAR Championship
STAMFORD, Conn. – Nov. 4, 2024 – NBC Sports presents the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Championship from Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Ariz., this Sunday, Nov. 10, at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock with a special edition of Countdown to Green beginning at 2 p.m. ET. Below are the Championship 4 drivers vying for the Cup Series title:

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More Than One Lap Record Per Year For Pirelli At The Nürburgring Nordschleife

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More Than One Lap Record Per Year For Pirelli At The Nürburgring Nordschleife

THE MOST RECENT RECORDS SET THIS YEAR WITH THE AUDI RS 3 AND AUDI RS Q8 PERFORMANCE

 New York, November 4, 2024 – From 2019 up to now, Pirelli has set more than one lap record per year on average at the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany. These records have been established with all sorts of vehicles, ranging from electric supercars to SUVs to compact hatchbacks, yet Pirelli has been a constant when it comes to lowering the Nordschleife lap times across every category of car. (more…)

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Milestone 10th HSR Classic Daytona 24 Hour Presented by Mission Foods Comes to a Competitive Conclusion

by Mike
Milestone 10th HSR Classic Daytona 24 Hour Presented by Mission Foods Comes to a Competitive Conclusion

Five First-Time and One Repeat Overall HSR Classic 24 Run Group Winners Crowned After Five Full Days of Classic Daytona 24 Hour Presented by Mission Foods and HSR Daytona Historics Competition on the Road Course at Daytona International Speedway

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (November 3, 2024) – The 10th Running of the Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) Classic Daytona 24 Hour Presented by Mission Foods came to a close and competitive conclusion Sunday at Daytona International Speedway (DIS). A stout entry of more than 140 teams, drivers and cars from around the world raced in six different Run Groups on the DIS road course in a twice-around-the-clock succession of 24 back-to-back segments to celebrate the 10th running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona tribute race that began in 2014. (more…)

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Erick Sands takes Dominant First Win, Brookside Equipment Triple Crown at Seekonk

by Lou Modestino
Erick Sands takes Dominant First Win, Brookside Equipment Triple Crown at Seekonk

Gabe Brown Wins the War to Earn American-Canadian Tour Title

Seekonk, MA — Thirty-seven American-Canadian Tour Late Models packed the pits at Seekonk Speedway on a sunny Saturday to start the month of November. Three rounds of action-packed qualifying whittled the entries to a thirty-car starting field for the Haunted Hundred championship finale event for both the American-Canadian Tour championship and the Brookside Equipment Sales Southern New England Triple Crown. (more…)

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Lime Rock Park Schedule Expands to Eight Events in 2025

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Lime Rock Park Schedule Expands to Eight Events in 2025

LAKEVILLE, CONN. (1 November 2024)- Building on an outstanding 2024 season, Lime Rock Park is set to welcome fans back for an even bigger year of motorsport action in 2025.

Lime Rock Park will expand its offerings in 2025, increasing from six to eight event weekends. The iconic Connecticut venue will showcase a mix of returning favorites and exciting new events, along with a full lineup of community gatherings, autocross lapping days on the FCP Euro Proving Grounds, Sunday at The Park car shows, and numerous car club races. (more…)

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TSplus Celebrates an Inspiring Journey at the Trophée Roses des Sables Rally

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TSplus Celebrates an Inspiring Journey at the Trophée Roses des Sables Rally

MARRAKESH, Morocco, Nov. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 2024 Trophée Roses des Sables rally concluded on October 26 in Marrakesh with a grand awards ceremony and gala. This year’s rally gathered 125 teams who, despite grueling challenges and countless obstacles, were unified by a shared mission of community, solidarity, and philanthropy. TSplus was there to support its team, Crew 21, aka “Colibris des Sables” association. (more…)

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