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2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series Olympic Break Week One

While the top three series take time off during the Paris Olympic Games, get caught up on the latest racing news.

Motorsport News:

      1. NHRA’s Force, 75, out of hospital after crash.
      2. Kyle Larson kisses the bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
      3. Ryan Blaney rues the victory that slipped away at the Indianapolis oval.
      4. Indianapolis post-race inspection complete.
      5. Norris defiance overshadows Piastri’s maiden F1 win.
      6. Penalty hinders Chase Elliott’s chances at Brickyard 400 victory.
      7. Commercial breakdown: 2024 Brickyard 400.
      8. NASCAR says last lap caution at Indianapolis was the correct call.
      9. Haas Factory Team held discussion with Hailie Deegan about possible Xfinity ride.
      10. McLaren boss: I never doubted Norris over orders.
      11. Ricciardo angry RB didn’t apologise for strategy.
      12. Aston Martin testing hypercar for 2025 Le Mans return.
      13. Team HRC with Japan Post Wins 45th Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race.
      14. Herta dismisses “self-doubt” over IndyCar win drought, title shot “isn’t over”.
      15. Red Bull: Verstappen rage not due to lack of sleep.
      16. Max Verstappen in expletive five-word rebuke to critics after Lewis Hamilton crash.
      17. Naomi Schiff slams ‘disrespectful’ Max Verstappen after angry radio rant.
      18. Kirkwood: “No chance” of McLaren F1-style undercut by Andretti in Toronto.
      19. McLaughlin: Power’s “low percentage move” gifted vital IndyCar points to Palou.
      20. Red Bull brand claims Max Verstappen fury was down to tiredness after 3am gaming sessions ‘rubbish’.
      21. Arrow McLaren IndyCar boss Ward fumes over timing of Toronto caution.
      22. Horner: ‘Childish’ radio talk wasn’t at Verstappen.
      23. Rock Band Lit named pre-race concert performer for the Coke Zero Sugar 400.
      24. NASCAR’s restart rules questioned after Larson takes advantage of unusual Brickyard 400 finish.
      25. Max Verstappen is crashing into his rivals again and he knows why.
      26. Pressure builds on Verstappen as Red Bull’s advantage wanes.
      27. NASCAR sits on yellow at Brickyard, Kyle Larson benefits; Olympic break doesn’t idle all.
      28. Garamvolgyi: “Competition area is mostly military territory, so anyone who breaks the rules is risking the future of Hungarian Baja”.
      29. Chase Elliott Goes Ballistic With F-Bomb Tirade, Blasting NASCAR at Indy.
      30. Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing First-Year Teams Regulator Racing and P1 Groupe with RENNtech Motorsports Win in Virginia.
      31. Have Rivalries Gone Too Far in NASCAR?
      32. Kimi Antonelli makes shock admission ahead of potential Mercedes F1 move.
      33. McLaren passes Red Bull as favorite for F1 title.
      34. Wyatt Miller making short course debut at Dirt City.
      35. Palestine’s Hussein Sheiokhi scores Jordan 4×4 podium, making “every effort to show up”.
      36. Kyle Larson wants to try Coca-Cola 600 / Indianapolis 500 double again next year.
      37. NASCAR crown jewel races, who has the career grand slam and who demoted Talladega? Blame Carson Hocevar!
      38. Eight Star Riders Set For GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout At Sonoma Raceway.
      39. Binotto replaces Seidl as head of Audi F1 project.
      40. NASCAR explains Brickyard 400 calls that impacted Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott.
      41. Former Ferrari boss Binotto to lead Audi F1 team.
      42. Exclusive: How sub-F1 giant Prema is gearing up for IndyCar in 2025.
      43. Emotions high following the 30th anniversary of the Brickyard 400.
      44. F1 to keep points-scoring system to top 10.
      45. If Lando Norris toughens up and McLaren tighten up, the biggest comeback in F1 history is on.
      46. Indianapolis Motor Speedway TV ratings.
      47. Ken de la Bastide: IndyCar’s aeroscreen working as planned for driver safety.
      48. Indianapolis Xfinity Series, Truck Series races see ratings increase.
      49. Gediminas Satkus locked in for Dakar Rally debut in 2025.
      50. ‘Didn’t think it would be this tough’: Jimmie Johnson on NASCAR ownership, IndyCar career.
      51. No Olympics for stock-car racing, but NASCAR has seen some international winners.
      52. Three lug nut penalties issues after Indianapolis.
      53. The Intersection of NASCAR and Automotive Design.
      54. Chastain to make IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge debut with Skip Barber Racing.
      55. McLaren expects its drivers to offer to help each other in title fights.
      56. Top Fuel’s Steve Torrence Looks At Keep Rolling In Wine Country At DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
      57. AO Racing Bids Farewell to Priaulx.
      58. Jaguar’s Barclay soaks up championship glory.
      59. Top five finish for PT Autosport at VIR in Toyota GR Cup.
      60. Ricciardo still steaming over RB strategy in Hungary.
      61. Toyota planning for hydrogen Hypercar transition.
      62. Arrow McLaren IndyCar signing Lundgaard has “zero interest” in F1.
      63. Trans Am West heads for Portland.
      64. GTD points leaders AO Racing, Priaulx split.
      65. First look: F1 Manager 24.
      66. Corey Day Running 3 ARCA Races for Pinnacle.
      67. JD Motorsports working towards reorganization.
      68. After Ryan Blaney Rips NASCAR & Gives Kyle Larson Nickname, HMS Driver Responds.
      69. Mykolas Paulavicius punches ticket to Dakar 2025.
      70. Dixon explains overcut key to epic Toronto IndyCar podium charge.
      71. Bring a Trailer returns for alumni gathering at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.
      72. Honda continues IndyCar street circuit stranglehold into hybrid era.
      73. Pérez, Ricciardo and Red Bull’s sticky second-driver dilemma.
      74. NASCAR to allow teams to add lifter system for flat tires.
      75. Max Verstappen banned by Red Bull from sim racing before F1 races.
      76. Esteban Ocon joins Haas from Alpine for 2025.
      77. Red Bull tell Max Verstappen to stop late-night gaming after Hungarian GP tantrum.
      78. Seth Dyer Hopes To Bounce Back From A Couple Of Mechanical Setbacks Saturday At Santa Maria.
      79. Flying Lizard Motorsports Flies to Multiple SRO America Podiums at VIR.
      80. Hülkenberg shocked by Audi CEO, chair departures.
      81. All We Want Is Consistency.
      82. Sky F1 pundit Martin Brundle criticises Max Verstappen: ‘I was really uncomfortable’.
      83. The Olympics have it all. Why not add motorsports to the fun?
      84. Zak Brown wants “better blend” of IndyCar quality vs quantity.
      85. Chuoh Technical School builds Jimny Sierra for 2024 AXCR.
      86. Max Verstappen denies Red Bull gaming ban: ‘It’s something very important in my life’.
      87. Yasir Seaidan a last-minute addition for Baja Aragon.
      88. Verstappen defends Hungary team radio outburst.
      89. Hamilton tells Verstappen to ‘act like a champion’.
      90. Lewis Hamilton tells Max Verstappen to ‘act like a world champion’.
      91. Sainz remains undecided on 2025 F1 move.
      92. Zhou Guanyu Sees Positive Signs in Sauber Upgrades.
      93. McLaren’s Norris regrets Piastri win controversy.
      94. Corey LaJoie will not return to Spire Motorsports next season UPDATE.
      95. Sad News – Kurt Roehrig.
      96. Ryan Sieg, RSS Racing fight for Xfinity Series playoff spot in stacked field.
      97. Corey LaJoie Won’t Drive the No. 7 Next Year.
      98. Spire Motorsports seeks “clean slate,” will part ways with LaJoie.
      99. Gray Gaulding arrested on crime of domestic violence: UPDATES.
      100. Verstappen in defensive mode against hard-charging McLaren, takes 10-place penalty at Belgian GP.
      101. New cars, new faces for IMSA WeatherTech Championship at Road America.
      102. Rachel Brookes: Sky F1 presenter on life in the paddock and a run-in with Bernie Ecclestone.
      103. Pérez 100% sure his Red Bull seat is not at risk.
      104. Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Yamaha invades Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for massive two-wheel celebration.
      105. Steve Johnson Makes 500th NHRA Start, Gears Up For GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout At Sonoma.
      106. Jimmie Johnson says team ownership tougher than expected.
      107. 2024 Belgian Grand Prix: Verstappen Dominates First Practice.
      108. Verstappen gets 10-place grid penalty in Belgium.
      109. Famin to step down as Alpine team principal, confirms plan to scrap PU.
      110. Top candidates to replace Corey LaJoie at Spire Motorsports.
      111. ESPN’s top athletes of 21st Century: Top 100, future top athletes, sport-specific rankings.
      112. McLaren fastest in FP2 as Verstappen takes grid penalty.
      113. Michel Hardy dies at 68.
      114. Lando Norris: McLaren may need to consider me as lead driver to win championship.
      115. AO Racing Announces Addition of Julien Andlauer to Roxy Porsche Lineup.
      116. Nani Roma to race Ford Ranger one more time in Aragon.
      117. New Dinner with Racers series explores Fangio’s 1958 kidnapping.
      118. Toni Breidinger Talks 2025 Plans, Certain Drivers Wrecking Women, & Hailie Deegan.
      119. IROC Reunion at Lime Rock Park draws huge crowds.
      120. Is a win in Supercars or IndyCar more satisfying for McLaughlin?
      121. Why Haas Factory Team has “no excuses” and should be competitive in 2025.
      122. Legacy Motor Club releases Jason Burdett, members of No. 84 team.
      123. Tsunoda Set to Help Ricciardo in Belgian GP Qualifying.
      124. New Forza competition pitches fans against real-world motorsport stars.
      125. Inside the SCCA, with Ryan Cheek after her run up Pikes Peak.
      126. LOCAL TRACKS: Penn Can to host Fan Appreciation Night.
      127. Holly Cain named first quarter recipient of NMPA Pocono Spirit Award.
      128. NFL considering 18 game schedule that could move Super Bowl back to Presidents Day weekend.
      129. Kalitta, Tasca, Hartford & Van Sant Take Provisional No. 1 Spots At DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
      130. Verstappen leads washed-out final practice at Spa.
      131. Leclerc to start Belgian GP from first after inheriting pole from penalized Verstappen.
      132. Lance Stroll crashes in Belgian GP practice as heavy rain falls at Spa.
      133. Kalitta posts quickest NHRA run of the year on Friday at Sonoma.
      134. Todd completes hat-trick at Armoy road races.
      135. Perez feels Red Bull ‘very lucky’ to reach Q3 due to run program.
      136. Norris expects Verstappen to threaten despite penalty.
      137. Woods-Toth, Stati, Hauanio grab FR, F4, JS F4 poles at NJMP.
      138. Perez on P2: ‘It’s not like I forgot how to drive’.
      139. Verstappen using Spa as ‘damage limitation’ race.
      140. Bruno Famin to leave Alpine F1 team principal role.
      141. Grönholm Wins Dramatic Third Round Of World Rallycross In Hungary.
      142. William Sawalich Starting 1st in ARCA Race at Salem.
      143. Ricciardo Pleased with Qualifying Pace Despite Q2 Exit.
      144. Moore runs to Portland pole in maiden Trans Am XGT start.
      145. Brad Majman Earns First-Career JS F4 Win at NJMP.
      146. Prock, Langdon & T. Coughlin Jr. Win Mission #2FAST2TASTY Challenge At Sonoma Raceway.
      147. M. Smith sets PSM track record en route to No. 1 at Sonoma.
      148. Tyler Reif Wins ARCA West Pole at Shasta.

Next Race: Michigan

GO JRM 7!!!!