Month: August 2023

Why retiring Kurt Busch's NASCAR career will be defined by success and resilience

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Kurt Busch recently announced that he has competed in his last NASCAR event. He suffered a head injury in a wreck last July and hasn’t raced since. However, he has been involved in sponsor and TV appearances and has mentored drivers at 23XI Racing. Although he joined 23XI Racing for the 2022 season as his final full-time Cup ride, it did not end on the terms he expected. He is currently seeking doctor approval to return to the track and plans to explore opportunities with other motorsports teams and sponsors.…

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Lawson to be AlphaTauri F1 replacement until Ricciardo fit

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Australian F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has been sidelined due to an injury sustained during the second practice at the Zandvoort circuit. He crashed into the barrier after locking the front wheels at Turn 3, resulting in a broken metacarpal in his left hand. Ricciardo underwent surgery in Barcelona and is expected to make a full recovery. In the meantime, Liam Lawson will replace him in the AlphaTauri team until he is fit to return. Ricciardo aims to return to racing at the Singapore Grand Prix, although the length of his…

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Carson Hocevar to compete in Darlington Cup race with LMC

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Carson Hocevar, a 20-year-old driver from Portage, Michigan, will be making his second career Cup start at the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. In his previous Cup debut at World Wide Technology Raceway, he crashed after completing only 91 laps. Hocevar is currently a top contender for the Truck title this season with three wins and strong finishes in the playoff races. He sees this opportunity as a chance to gain experience in the Cup Series and help Legacy MC. Hocevar looks forward to working with crew chief Luke Lambert…

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Pagenaud ruled out for rest of IndyCar season, Blomqvist in at MSR

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Pagenaud is unable to race in the final two races of the 2023 season due to ongoing concussion-like symptoms from his crash in July. Meyer Shank Racing has replaced him with Tom Blomqvist for the remaining races. Blomqvist debuted in Toronto but was involved in a first-corner crash. Despite the circumstances, Blomqvist is grateful for the opportunity and is looking ahead to next season. He believes these races will help prepare him for his full-time drive in 2024. Pagenaud’s recovery and Blomqvist’s performance are on the team’s minds as they…

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Video: The Dutch Master does it again! F1 Dutch GP Review

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In their conversation, Martyn Lee discusses with Matt Kew the important lessons we have learned and still need to learn from the Zandvoort race. Additionally, Vowles reveals that a hydraulic issue on the kerb led to Sargeant’s crash during the F1 Dutch GP. It is also mentioned that Lawson will serve as the replacement for Ricciardo at AlphaTauri until he is fit to return. Read the original article Source: Autosport.com

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