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Keselowski’s Confession: A Costly Mistake that Altered the Race

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At Pocono Raceway, the co-owner of RFK Racing was leading on Lap 56 when he mistakenly entered a closed pit road, sacrificing his track position. Brad Keselowski admitted fault in not double-checking the crew’s call to pit, leading to a significant setback for the No. 6 team. Despite the error, Keselowski fought his way back into the top five and briefly regained the lead during pit stops. An untimely caution further challenged Keselowski’s strong performance as he dropped positions, ultimately finishing in ninth place. Reflecting on the race, Keselowski acknowledged…

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Race Against Adversity: The Explosive Brakes of Bubba Wallace and Riley Herbst at Pocono

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Sunday’s NASCAR Cup race at Pocono Raceway was a tough day for 23XI Racing, as they battled brake issues resulting in two destroyed race cars. Riley Herbst caused the first caution on Lap 41 with a brake failure on his No. 35 Toyota, followed by teammate Bubba Wallace’s even harder crash due to a brake rotor explosion on his No. 23 Toyota. Both drivers were uninjured but unable to continue, finishing 36th and 37th respectively. Wallace, now closer to the cut line, expressed frustration: “I was ready to touch the…

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Racing Star Santino Ferrucci Embraces Fan Connection in Post-Race Celebration

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Santino Ferrucci dedicated his Sunday’s XPEL Grand Prix win to Marlene Sexton, emphasizing that they raced for her memory. The A.J. Foyt Racing team aimed to honor Sexton, who passed away in June, with a special tribute livery. Despite a challenging start from 18th place, Ferrucci utilized a strategic tire swap during early cautions to climb up to third, capitalizing on his alternates. Ferrucci relied on fuel-saving tactics in the closing laps, admitting to feeling the pressure but ultimately securing the victory. The win marked a series of successful races…

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Chase Briscoe saves enough fuel, earns impressive NASCAR Cup win at Pocono

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Chase Briscoe led the NASCAR Cup race at Pocono while diligently saving fuel, creating tension on the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing pit box. Despite leaving the pit box prematurely, Briscoe managed to hold off teammate Denny Hamlin and secure the victory after leading 72 of 160 laps. Briscoe acknowledged the pressure of fuel saving and fending off a strong competitor like Hamlin, but ultimately triumphed and appreciated the loyal race fans. The race saw Ryan Blaney in third, Chris Buescher in fourth, and Chase Elliott in fifth, among other…

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Revving Up the Drama: The Thrilling Triumphs and Tough Defeats of IndyCar’s Road America Showdown

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The NTT IndyCar Series race weekend at Road America was unusually warm. This led to additional challenges for the field, with burning tires, intense cockpit heat, and the need for fuel management and different strategies. The 55-lap showdown provided a thrilling battle, with a familiar face ultimately prevailing after overcoming various obstacles. Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing got back on track with a victory at Road America. Despite facing challenges and being passed early on, he maintained composure, worked his way forward, and executed the right strategy for the…

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Santino Ferrucci’s Gutsy Performance Earns IndyCar Podium Finish and Unforgettable Celebration

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During the XPEL Grand Prix, Santino Ferrucci dedicated his race to Marlene Sexton, aiming to honor her memory following her passing. Despite starting 18th on the grid, Ferrucci and his No. 14 A.J. Foyt Racing team strategically navigated the race, making crucial tire and pit stop decisions. With a focus on fuel saving, Ferrucci drove tactically, climbing up to third place as others had to pit for fuel in the closing laps. Ultimately, Ferrucci managed to stretch his fuel to the finish line, securing a podium finish and dedicating the…

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Drive, Strategy, and Cheers: Santino Ferrucci’s Road America Triumph

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During Sunday’s XPEL Grand Prix, Santino Ferrucci was solely focused on honoring Marlene Sexton, who passed away on June 11. He raced with a special Sexton Properties tribute livery and strived to bring home a strong result to commemorate her memory. Despite starting from 18th place, Ferrucci’s strategic tire changes and aggressive driving propelled him to a third-place finish. He had to carefully manage his fuel to make it to the end, emphasizing the team’s effort and support during the race. Ferrucci dedicated his success to Marlene and acknowledged the…

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The Thrilling Triumph: Alex Palou’s Masterful Victory in Road America’s Intense IndyCar Showdown

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“It was a hot, chaotic weekend for the NTT IndyCar Series field at Road America, but Alex Palou and the No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing team excelled. Palou’s strategic driving and clean performance led him to victory at the XPEL Grand Prix, marking his sixth win of the season. Despite facing challenges and tough competition, Palou’s skill and team’s strategy played a crucial role in securing the win. The race saw several lead changes and intense battles, with Palou making key overtakes and benefiting from timely cautions. Palou’s victory was…

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Start of NASCAR Cup race at Pocono delayed by rain

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Originally scheduled to start at 2:20 pm EST, the race at Pocono has been delayed due to lightning and rain. Track drying efforts are ongoing at the 2.5-mile speedway, with the lightning hold lifted as of 1:30 pm EST. NASCAR mandates a 30-minute hold after any lightning strike within eight miles of the track. Despite the lack of lights, inclement weather is not uncommon at Pocono. The last Cup race to be postponed to Monday was in 2016, where fog led to a shortened event and Chris Buescher’s first career…

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