2024 NASCAR Pre-Season Update Two

Rest In Peace Ryan Pemberton. Haas, Steiner split. Buying IROC. SRX suspended. Formula E kick-off. Securing seats in NASCAR. Congrats for Clements.

The latest from Dakar Rally. Get caught up on the latest racing news.

Motorsport News:

      1. Sad News – Ryan Pemberton.
      2. Logan Seavey Sweeps the Week, Wins Second Straight Chili Bowl.
      3. NASCAR Stars Face Trials Instead of Triumphs at Chili Bowl.
      4. NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024: Jimmie Johnson Defined an Era.
      5. IndyCar representation runs deep at this year’s Rolex 24 at Daytona.
      6. Falcon, 45, dies a week after crash at Dakar Rally.
      7. Rahal, Rossi respond over IndyCar’s future after meeting Penske leadership.
      8. IndyCar has “something missing that we have yet quite to crack” – O’Ward.
      9. Ilott: “Great surprise” to land Jota WEC drive after IndyCar exit.
      10. Herta’s F1 chance “very time sensitive” besides Andretti shot.
      11. Toyota NASCAR stars to run IMSA Pilot Challenge race at Daytona.
      12. SVG’s “completely different” NASCAR journey begins at Daytona.
      13. William Sawalich fastest on final day of ARCA Daytona test.
      14. Loeb wins 48 Chrono stage at Dakar.
      15. 2024 IndyCar full-time entry options down to one team.
      16. Porsche’s Wehrlein takes pole for Formula E season opener in Mexico City.
      17. Usain Bolt lit up after driving Formula E’s GENBETA car in Mexico.
      18. Wehrlein dominates Formula E season opener in Mexico City.
      19. Kyle Larson doesn’t see himself competing in NASCAR past age 40.
      20. Sad News – Tim Steele.
      21. Ray Evernham, Rob Kauffman acquire historic IROC brand.
      22. Brad Perez returning to Alpha Prime Racing at COTA; named team’s reserve driver.
      23. Spencer Boyd forms NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team Freedom Racing Enterprises.
      24. Matt Swiderski to serve as crew chief for Daniel Suarez.
      25. Travis Mack joins Kaulig Racing as technical director, No. 16 crew chief.
      26. Sad News – Michele Rose Mattioli-Kulick.
      27. Stewart-Haas Racing unveils new logo.
      28. Shane Wilson named crew chief for Ty Dillon.
      29. Congrats to Jeremy and Cortney Clements.
      30. Corey Heim to run partial Xfinity schedule with Sam Hunt Racing in 2024.
      31. NASCAR makes rule book update for for short tracks, road courses.
      32. NASCAR: Full Speed to debut on Netflix January 30.
      33. NASCAR releases 2024 Cup stage lengths.
      34. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. another late add to Chili Bowl Nationals.
      35. Southern Rock band 38 Special to perform prior to Texas Cup race.
      36. Legacy Motor Club signs a multi-year deal with Dollar Tree.
      37. Trackhouse Racing signs developmental driver Connor Zilisch to multi-year contract.
      38. United States Air Force Thunderbirds set to return for the 2024 DAYTONA 500.
      39. SRX Racing will not compete this year.
      40. Bubba Wallace, John Hunter Nemechek, Corey Heim competing in IMSA race at Daytona.
      41. Kyle Larson to compete in Chili Bowl this week UPDATE.
      42. Stefan Parsons to pilot Henderson Motorsports Truck Series entry.
      43. CJ McLaughlin running partial Xfinity schedule with RSS Racing in 2024.
      44. Kevin Camper named executive vice president, chief commercial officer for Speedway Motorsports.
      45. NASCAR, teams extend charter negotiations.
      46. Spire Motorsports drivers headline Greenville Swamp Rabbits NASCAR Night.
      47. After Talladega Truck Series wreck, Greg Van Alst focusing on ARCA return.
      48. Iconic NASCAR Support Series Could Be Making A Return.
      49. Lawsuits Not Motivating NASCAR’s Kyle Busch To Shut Down Rowdy Energy.
      50. Strauss Looks to Perform in Late Model Stock Cars in 2024.
      51. Jake Finch Adds to ARCA Schedule With Venturini.
      52. Proton Competition Completes 2024 IMSA Lineup.
      53. Santino Ferrucci Back With Foyt for 2024.
      54. Amber Balcaen Running Full ARCA Season for Venturini.
      55. Austin Green Announces Part-Time Xfinity Run.
      56. Alex Palou Completes Ganassi Rolex 24 Lineup.
      57. Ayao Komatsu Replacing Guenther Steiner as Haas F1 Team Principal.
      58. Bubba Wallace, Corey Heim, John Hunter Nemechek Join Smooge for Daytona.
      59. Goss becomes latest senior figure to leave FIA.
      60. Williams to use Mercedes engines beyond 2026.
      61. Steiner departure leaves big questions for Haas.
      62. Steiner makes shock departure from Haas.
      63. In 2024, let’s not take for granted racing’s living legends.
      64. Haas explains reasons for split with Steiner.
      65. Races, preseason and car launches: The key dates for F1’s 2024 season.
      66. Steiner ‘stung’ by lack of proper Haas farewell.
      67. Goss becomes third senior figure to quit FIA.
      68. Irish WRC location to be rotated as bid launched.
      69. Jackie Loomans, 1952-2024.
      70. 2024 Dakar Rally: Rodrigo Varela racing with backup Can-Am due to Red Sea crisis.
      71. 2024 Dakar Rally: Repeat hopes for Al-Attiyah, van Kasteren fade in Chrono Stage.
      72. 2024 Dakar Rally: 47 approved for Dakar Experience.
      73. IndyCar doesn’t want to be “locked into only one option” in ’25 Texas return – Miles.
      74. Castroneves pays tribute to de Ferran: “We had a lot of good moments”.
      75. Grosjean happy that “tricky” IndyCar hybrid has been postponed.
      76. Coulthard and Stewart remember “incredible” Gil de Ferran.
      77. How a 28-year-old went from working security at Coca-Cola 600 to NASCAR team owner.
      78. McLaren’s Hughes tops opening Formula E practice in Mexico City.
      79. Tallon and Max Vohland charting a father-son path in Supercross.
      80. Evans leads second Mexico City Formula E practice.
      81. Abt Cupra to part ways with Mahindra in Formula E.
      82. Kaulig Racing announces new team spotters.
      83. JJ Yeley not retuning to Rick Ware Racing in 2024; aiming for full Xfinity season.
      84. Lawless Alan to run full Truck Series season with Reaume Brothers Racing.
      85. Machine Gun Kelly to perform during race break for Busch Light Clash.
      86. Documentary on Joe Gibbs Racing pit crew to debut on January 19.
      87. Kaz Grala possibly moving to Rick Ware Racing for 2024 season.
      88. Andres Perez welcomes “pressure” in 2024 ARCA title quest.
      89. Luxembourg’s Gil Linster chasing “big dream” of NASCAR career.
      90. When does F1 and other motorsport series start in 2024?
      91. Mercedes principal Toto Wolff signs 3-year extension.
      92. Frost hits pause on racing career to complete military service.
      93. How IMSA is winning the race to tomorrow.
      94. Not getting to say goodbye after surprise Haas departure ‘stung’ – Steiner.
      95. Veteran NASCAR crew chief Ryan Pemberton dies at 54.
      96. Chase Sexton Wins Mudder at San Francisco Supercross.
      97. Code St. Peter Wins 2024 Parker 400 Youth 250 Race; Nixon Nagel and Cash Martinez Add 170 Class Wins.
      98. Conner McMullen Wins 2024 Parker 400 Unlimited Race.
      99. Cadillac Racing ready to roar in Daytona opener.
      100. Legacy Motor Club executive Joey Cohen on changing manufacturers and the future of NASCAR’s most interesting team.

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