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Hyak Motorsports recently terminated their contract with spotter Tab Boyd, who previously worked with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the No. 47 Chevrolet. Clayton Hughes will now take over as the spotter for Pocono, as stated on the weekend rosters. Stenhouse confirmed this development during a Friday morning SiriusXM NASCAR interview, mentioning that Boyd was let go, and Hughes has been brought in as a replacement, a spotter he has not previously collaborated with. The exact reason behind Boyd’s dismissal has not been disclosed, and efforts to seek clarification from the…

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23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are facing the possibility of losing their charters mid-season due to a recent legal setback, leading to significant financial repercussions for the two multi-car teams. The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled in favor of NASCAR on June 5th, revoking the preliminary injunction that allowed 23XI and FRM to compete with chartered status during the ongoing antitrust lawsuit. Both teams have now appealed this decision and are seeking a rehearing before the full court to overturn the ruling by the end of June. The lead…

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The 2025 Nurburgring 24 Hours will be fully televised on Motorsport.tv throughout the upcoming weekend, conveying every exciting minute of the endurance race. Since its inception in 1970, the prestigious event has attracted top GT drivers worldwide, who will navigate the challenging Nordschleife circuit in Germany, striving for victory. This competition is a vital component of the Intercontinental GT Challenge calendar, which consists of five high-octane rounds this year, beginning with the Bathurst 12 Hour in January, followed by the Nurburgring and subsequent races at Spa, Suzuka, and Indianapolis. Several…

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In last month’s Indianapolis 500, Takuma Sato showcased his skill by leading a significant number of laps before finishing ninth, narrowly missing out on a third victory due to a pitlane mistake. Sato, at 48 years old, is nearing the end of his racing career, despite his impressive performance in a one-off Honda-powered car at the Speedway, leading the field for 51 laps. After his debut in 2010 following the collapse of the Super Aguri team in F1, Sato has been a prominent Japanese figure in the Indy 500, with…

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Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis, during Kevin Harvick’s ‘Happy Hour’ podcast, confirmed the manufacturer’s Cup aspirations. Ram plans to re-enter the Truck Series in 2026 and the return of Dodge to Cup could happen in 2027. Kuniskis acknowledged that entering the Truck Series is simpler than the Cup Series. He expressed optimism about being in Daytona with a Truck this year and potentially in Cup the following year. Kuniskis mentioned past missed opportunities for re-entry and emphasized the desire to expedite the timeline. NASCAR EVP John Probst indicated an 18-month timeline…

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Brad Pitt, known for his upcoming summer blockbuster role as a Formula 1 driver, recently got the chance to drive a previous McLaren F1 car at the Circuit of the Americas. This private test, organized by McLaren earlier this week, marked Pitt’s first time behind the wheel of an F1 car. The Hollywood actor, who portrays fictional ex-racer Sonny Hayes in the movie, traveled to Texas after the film’s premiere in New York City. Interestingly, Pitt’s first F1 experience was with McLaren, not Mercedes, despite the latter’s heavy involvement in…

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Richard Lietz, an experienced GT Porsche driver at Le Mans, thought his racing career was ending before winning the LMGT3 class at the recent event. The introduction of the new LMGT3 class in the World Endurance Championship sparked thoughts of a changing era in 2024 for the 40-year-old with four class wins already. Surprised by an offer from Manthey, Lietz secured a fifth Le Mans victory last year and a more dominant sixth win this year. His recent success was attributed to the Porsche’s tire-friendliness and driver Ryan Hardwick’s consistency.…

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