Year: 2025

Miraculous Escape: Kyle Larson Survives Terrifying Sprint Car Crash

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When he’s not competing in the NASCAR Cup Series, Kyle Larson can often be found racing sprint cars. This week, Larson was racing in a winged sprint car event at the Plymouth Dirt Track in Wisconsin. Unfortunately, during the World of Outlaws feature race, on the seventh lap, Larson’s car experienced a mechanical failure and flipped end over end, crashing into the catch-fencing. Larson, the 2021 NASCAR Cup champion, was able to walk away from the wreck unharmed. Despite the incident, Larson is now preparing for the next round of…

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Smiley Outpaces Ingram at BTCC Thruxton Free Practice Session

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Chris Smiley was the fastest in free practice at Thruxton, just ahead of Tom Ingram, for the British Touring Car Championship’s fourth round. The weather was unpredictable, with the track initially greasy and drizzly, but conditions improved for dry running later on. Ash Sutton set a blistering pace with his NAPA Ford, but it was Smiley who topped the timesheets in the final minutes. Rookie Charles Rainford impressed in third place, followed closely by Dan Cammish in fourth. The qualifying groups will be set based on the FP2 results, with…

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Mercedes Stays Ahead of the Curve: Firm Confidence Amidst 2026 F1 Rules Overhaul

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Mercedes’ deputy technical director Simone Resta is confident that Formula 1 teams will not be caught off guard by the 2026 rules overhaul, as concerns raised earlier have been addressed. The new regulations for next year will bring changes to the engine and aerodynamics, including the removal of the MGU-H and increased reliance on electrical power. Despite initial worries about battery power and potential issues at power-sensitive circuits, teams have been working closely with F1 and the FIA to resolve concerns and innovate within the new rules. Designer Adrian Newey…

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