Year: 2025

The short history of NASCAR Cup racing outside the United States

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NASCAR’s decision to include a Mexico City Cup race in the 2025 season is a significant move in their global expansion strategy. The logistics involved, such as transporting 80 haulers over 2,000 miles from Michigan International Speedway to Mexico City, make it a massive undertaking. This marks the first time in over 25 years that the Cup Series will race outside the U.S., with the last points-paying championship event held outside the country dating back to 1958. While Mexico City was chosen, options like Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada,…

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Breaking Barriers: NASCAR’s Global Expansion

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Including Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series schedule is a significant development for the sport, marking a return to international racing after decades. The decision reflects NASCAR’s ongoing efforts to expand its global presence and attract a broader audience. The inclusion of Mexico City follows earlier considerations for races in Montreal, Canada, and ambitions for expansion in Brazil. International interest in hosting NASCAR events is growing, with cities like Sao Paulo expressing enthusiasm for future races. This move not only enhances the sport’s diversity but also provides…

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Turkish Superbike Champion Set to Blaze onto the MotoGP Stage with Pramac Yamaha Debut in 2026

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Double world Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu will debut in MotoGP in 2026, riding for Pramac Yamaha. Yamaha Motor confirmed his move in a statement released early, departing from the initial expectation during the Italian Grand Prix weekend. After winning the Superbike World Championship twice in 2021 and 2024, Razgatlıoğlu will join Yamaha’s satellite squad following eight seasons in the Superbike World Championship. Yamaha’s statement expresses pleasure in welcoming Razgatlıoğlu back to Yamaha and highlights his successful stint in WorldSBK. Transitioning to MotoGP is seen as a strategic decision to showcase…

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The Revved-Up Roster: 2026 MotoGP Rider Line-Up Revealed!

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The Revved-Up Roster: 2026 MotoGP Rider Line-Up Revealed!

The current contract situation of every MotoGP rider for the 2026 season, also the last year of the 1000cc engine era.

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Superbike legend Toprak Razgatlioglu signs with Pramac for 2026 MotoGP debut

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Double world Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlioglu is set to make his MotoGP debut in 2026 riding for Pramac Yamaha. This move was confirmed by Yamaha Motor in an early statement released on Tuesday. Razgatlioglu will join Yamaha’s satellite squad after a successful eight-year stint in the Superbike World Championship, where he secured titles in 2021 and 2024. Yamaha expressed their excitement about Razgatlioglu’s return and highlighted his impressive career achievements in WorldSBK. The Turkish rider’s switch to MotoGP presents a new challenge and an opportunity to showcase his talent at…

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Cadillac’s High-Stakes Gamble: Racing Towards Victory or a Potential Pitfall at Le Mans?

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Cadillac will have the most LMDh prototypes in the Hypercar class at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans. Porsche will also have four 963s, including one from the customer team Proton. The American force by Cadillac is operating as a unified front. The Cadillac V-Series.Rs run by Jota in WEC will be joined by IMSA outfits of Whelen and Wayne Taylor Racing with open data-sharing. However, the shared platform may lead to information overload and challenges in filtering and prioritizing. The partnership with Jota required a significant amount of…

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