Month: August 2023

All 34 of Kurt Busch's NASCAR Cup Series victories

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Kurt Busch’s career in the NASCAR Cup Series has spanned over 20 years, with 34 victories to his name. He had a strong start, winning his first race at Bristol in 2002, and followed it up with wins at Martinsville and Atlanta. He ended that season on a high note, winning the finale at Homestead. In 2003, he continued his success with wins at Bristol, Auto Club Speedway, and Michigan. He completed the season sweep at Bristol, winning both races there. In 2004, he won at Bristol again and claimed…

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Vowles: Hydraulic issue on kerb triggered Sargeant F1 Dutch GP crash

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“The incident happened just 24 hours after the driver crashed heavily on slicks in a drying track during qualifying. In the race, he stayed out on slicks in the wet early stages but lost a lot of time. When the track dried up, he was in last place and crashed after hitting the inside kerb at Turn 8. The team later confirmed that the crash was caused by a hydraulic issue that affected the steering. The driver admitted to being cautious during the race due to the incident in qualifying…

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Alonso explored his “overtake of the month” in Dutch GP practice

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The two-time world champion, Fernando Alonso, started the race in fifth position as rain began to fall. He made a brilliant double overtake at Turn 3, passing Carlos Sainz and George Russell by taking the inside line. Alonso had discovered this strategy during wet practice sessions and decided to use it during the race. He successfully predicted that other drivers would be cautious on the slippery banked corner and took advantage of it. Alonso believes his overtake deserves recognition as the “overtake of the month”. Read the original article Source:…

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Norris: McLaren F1 race pace still "nowhere near enough"

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The Englishman acknowledged that strategy played a role in their performance, particularly the decision to stay out on slicks at the start. However, he emphasized that the McLaren car was not as competitive on race day as it was in qualifying, especially when compared to rivals Aston Martin and Mercedes. He expressed disappointment with their pace and stated that their one-lap performance was stronger than their race pace. He believed that McLaren made the wrong call by not pitting for intermediates when it started to rain, which cost them positions.…

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Honda, Dixon want 2024 IndyCar hybrid to be driver operated

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Honda, in collaboration with Chevrolet and Team Penske, has been testing the supercapacitor system on Honda’s side with Chip Ganassi Racing. The hybrid system, which is being tested by drivers such as Dixon and Will Power, has a power output of up to 150bhp, similar to the current engine boost system. The implementation and usage of the hybrid system in the upcoming season is still under discussion with IndyCar officials. The objective is to enhance the close racing and offer the drivers more tools through the hybrid system to showcase…

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10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Dutch Grand Prix

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Max Verstappen’s victory in the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix showcased his ability to adapt to changing circumstances and perform under pressure. Despite facing a challenge from other drivers who made better tire strategy calls, Verstappen fought his way back to claim the win. The race also saw a resurgence for Aston Martin, while McLaren and Mercedes made questionable strategy decisions. Ferrari continued to struggle, and Williams made headlines throughout the weekend. Verstappen’s win now puts him equal with Sebastian Vettel’s record of nine consecutive wins, and he has the opportunity…

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Field, Persing, Dyszelski, McMurray, and Bacon take Radical victories at COTA

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It was the final day of a demanding weekend for teams and competitors at the Blue Marble Radical Cup North America program at the famed Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.

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10 things we learned at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix

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Max Verstappen’s victory at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix showcased his ability to adapt to changing circumstances and entertain his home fans. Despite facing challenges from other drivers, such as Sergio Perez, who made better strategic decisions, Verstappen fought back to secure the win. The race also saw a resurgence for Aston Martin and poor strategy calls from McLaren and Mercedes. Ferrari continued to struggle, while Williams made headlines throughout the weekend. Verstappen’s ninth consecutive win puts him on par with Sebastian Vettel’s 2013 record, and he now looks to…

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