Past and Present Pros

While “Smoke” was dethroning Jimmie Johnson at Homestead-Miami Speedway, iRacing.com members had races of their own taking place every two hours around the 1.5 mile track. Much like their physical world counterparts, NASCAR iRacing.com Class A Series sim racers had to find the balance between a strong setup speed wise, all the while not eating-up those all important tires. With that being the case, it offered the chance for veterans to school the newcomers on how to balance their setup correctly, while driving it to perfection. However, some newcomers to the series did not stand idly by as the big boys drove to the front. NASCAR iRacing.com Series World Championship race winner Steve Sheehan started only one race on the week, but that one start was in a high enough [...]

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No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion Crew Best in the Pits for 2011

Roush Fenway Racing's No 99 Crew win The Mechanix Wear Most Valuable Pit Crew AwardCarl Edward?s Pit Crew Wins the 2011 Mechanix Wear Most Valuable Pit Crew Award and $100,000 Grand Prize LOS ANGELES (December 1, 2011) ? There?s no insurance for good finishes like a great pit crew. And the pit crew for the...more»

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Ricciardo in 2012 Caterham seat link

Daniel Ricciardo has been linked with a move to what becomes Team Caterham for next year, with his Red Bull chiefs keen to see him continue racing in 2012. As Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko weighs up what to do with the company's young drivers, AUTOSPORT has learned that one possibility being considered is for Ricciardo to switch to the squad presently known as Team Lotus if the outfit decides not to retain Jarno Trulli. Although no final decision has been made, there is a growing likelihood that the energy drinks manufacturer could elect to keep both its Scuderia Toro Rosso drivers Sebastien Buemi and Jaime Alguersuari for another year - with Jean-Eric Vergne taking a reserve driver role at the Faenza-based outfit.

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After 14 Years, Martinsville Speedway Toy Drive Still A Date To Circle On Calendar

Martinsville (Va.) SpeedwayMARTINSVILLE, Va. (November 29, 2011) ? Even without a race car or driver in sight, December 10 will be one of the most important days of the year at Martinsville Speedway. It?s the date of the 15th Annual Martinsville Speedway Toy Drive, and the list of families needing Christmas help is longer than...more»

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Brad Daugherty testing race truck at Martinsville this week

DAUGHERTY GETS UP FROM BEHIND THE DESK FOR THE DAY TO CLIMB INTO A RACE TRUCK AND TEST AT MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY HARRISBURG, N.C. (November 28, 2011) – - Brad Daugherty may be best known as a five-time NBA All-Star or for his work as an ESPN analyst for NASCAR?s top touring divisions. However, his passion [...]

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Name That Exhaust Note, Episode 115

Hit play for an audio recording of a mystery car?s exhaust note, and then share your guesses or get a few hints from other visitors in the comments below. Be sure to check back on Thursday for the answer!

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Lexus Introduces 2013 GS250 for U.K., Won?t Bring to U.S.

Lexus recently unveiled the 2013 GS sedan range, which here in the U.S. will include the GS350, GS350 F Sport, and GS450h hybrid. There?s now a fourth member of the GS lineup, the 250, that will go on sale in the U.K. Packing less displacement than other GS models, the 250 comes equipped similarly to [...]

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