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2024 NASCAR Pre-Season Update Four

Running the Rolex 24. F1 team re-branding. Rest in peace Carla Wallace. Ch-Ching Chicago. Health update from IndyCar’s Simon Pagenaud.

Silly season continues in NASCAR, F1, and IndyCar. Congrats to the number seven Porsche Penske Motorsport Porsche 963 team of Felipe Nasr, Dane Cameron, Josef Newgarden, Matt Campbell on winning the 2024 Rolex 24. Get caught up on the latest racing news.

Motorsport News:

      1. Brodie Kostecki not planning to immediately move to United States to chase NASCAR career.
      2. Cody Ware hoping to share ride with Kaz Grala, return to Cup Series in April.
      3. Josh Graham to crew chief Anthony Alfredo in 2024; Keith Barnwell named director of motorsports of Our Motorsports.
      4. Pocono Raceway named the 2023 recipient of NMPA’s Joe Littlejohn Award.
      5. NASCAR to pay Chicago additional money to host street race.
      6. Kaz Grala to attempt Daytona 500 for Front Row Motorsports.
      7. Sage Karam competing in multiple races for Sam Hunt Racing in 2024.
      8. NASCAR tweaks Cup qualifying procedures.
      9. Xfinity Series’ Dash 4 Cash tracks announced for 2024 season.
      10. 2024 Triple Truck Challenge races announced.
      11. MatchBox Twenty to rock out Coca-Cola 600 pre-race concert.
      12. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Terry Parsons, Marcus Smith, Steven Wilson named recipient of 2023 NMPA’s Pocono Spirit Award.
      13. Sad News – Carla Wallace.
      14. Jon Langston to perform pre-race concert at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
      15. NASCAR to debut electric race car with demonstration at the Clash UPDATE.
      16. Darlington Raceway selects grassroots racing theme for Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR, May 10-12.
      17. Legacy Motor Club signs Trevor Bayne, Corey Heim to competition roles for 2024 season.
      18. Steve Richards named 2023 recipient of Barney Hall Award.
      19. FOX Sports debuts new NASCAR Cup Series broadcast booth at the Busch Light Clash.
      20. Pitbull to perform DAYTONA 500 pre-race show.
      21. Mike Verlander named chief operating officer of Richard Childress Racing.
      22. Trackside Live returns in 2024 to Speedway Motorsports Tracks.
      23. Jenson Button unable to compete in Chicago Street Race this year.
      24. Alpha Prime Racing announces crew chief lineup for full-time teams.
      25. Why the Netflix Deal With WWE Is Still Good News for NASCAR.
      26. F1 adds Madrid street race to calendar from 2026.
      27. By adding Madrid, F1 is risking street circuit saturation.
      28. Penske, Newgarden pick up Indy 500 trophies.
      29. AlphaTauri renamed Visa Cash App RB for 2024.
      30. GTP class rousing interest in IMSA, U.S. sports car racing.
      31. Norris signs new long-term deal with McLaren.
      32. Hunger to Compete for Wins Fuels Ty Dillon’s Return to Trucks.
      33. Charles Leclerc Remaining With Scuderia Ferrari Past 2024.
      34. The Revival of Iowa Speedway.
      35. Veteran Driver Mitch Gibson Ready for His ARCA Debut.
      36. Toni Breidinger Returning to Venturini in Full ARCA Season.
      37. Alex Palou Fastest in Rolex 24 at Daytona Practice.
      38. Dale Shearer Running ARCA East, Superspeedway Races.
      39. Kellymoss with Riley Scores Surprise Daytona Win.
      40. Rolex 24 at Daytona Hour 6 Update: Matt Campbell Leads for Porsche.
      41. Eryk Goczal: “Trust me, we wouldn’t risk the Dakar Rally by breaking any rule”.
      42. Timo Scheider Voted 2023 Driver Of The Year By World Rallycross Fans.
      43. Marco Andretti returns to the #98 for 2024 Indy 500.
      44. 2024 Dakar Rally: Carlos Sainz consistent en route to 4th Dakar.
      45. 2024 Dakar Rally: Cristina Gutierrez seizes the final day for Challenger win.
      46. 2024 Dakar Classic: Carlos Santaolalla breaks through in Classic domination.
      47. Pagenaud provides health update, status of returning to racing in 2024.
      48. Laguna Seca responds to lawsuit over noise complaints, track usage.
      49. Josef Newgarden, Roger Penske awarded Baby Borgs at The Henry Ford Museum.
      50. Castroneves “disappointed” to not chase fourth consecutive Daytona 24 win.
      51. Fittipaldi to sub for injured Novalak in Daytona 24 Hours.
      52. Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of Brad Pitt movie filming in Daytona, named Rolex 24 grand marshal.
      53. Legacy of 2024 Hall of Fame class continues with future NASCAR generations.
      54. Cody Ware, NASCAR suspension lifted, returns to racing at Daytona; finishes of 3rd, 8th.
      55. Scott Dixon aims for fourth overall Rolex 24 win, seventh IndyCar title entering 2024.
      56. Unable to defend Rolex 24 title, Mike Shank plots his return to IMSA: ‘I work on it every day’.
      57. Simon Pagenaud on ups and down of crash rehab: ‘The injuries don’t show on the outside.’.
      58. Jarett Andretti brings a big name and big hopes to another Rolex 24 at Daytona.
      59. ‘Still calling them Toro Rosso’: F1 team’s rebrand to Visa Cash App RB leaves fans longing.
      60. Bubba Wallace wowed by Rolex 24 sports car culture while getting more road course laps.
      61. After ticket shock for IndyCar’s Thermal Club $1M challenge, some lucky fans will pay less.
      62. Felipe Massa, Jenson Button, Josef Newgarden among notable champions, winners in Rolex 24.
      63. Rolex 24 update at Hour 10: No. 10 Acura falls out of contention with mechanical failure.
      64. NASCAR Euro driver Gil Linster to compete in Daytona ARCA race.
      65. NASCAR tweaks starting lineups, issues other rule changes.
      66. Toyota, Ford face unknowns with new NASCAR Cup bodies.
      67. Aric Almirola finds “purpose” in NASCAR mentor role at JGR.
      68. Why adding NASCAR Mexico to Clash weekend is ‘a no-brainer’.
      69. Deep talent pool for Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup season-opener at Daytona.
      70. IndyCar trims down car weight for start of 2024 season.
      71. Rosenqvist fastest in opening day of Homestead IndyCar test.
      72. Neuville edges Ogier in to-and-fro Saturday duel at WRC Monte Carlo Rally.
      73. Rolex 24, Hour 1: Major players involved in early incidents.
      74. Rolex 24, Hour 2: Ganassi Cadillac takes lead before more yellow.
      75. Rolex 24, Hour 3: Ford teething troubles and Lexus returns.
      76. Rolex 24, Hour 4: Pfaff’s new McLaren goes behind the wall.
      77. Rolex 24, Hour 5: Whelen Cadillac leads into the night.
      78. Rolex 24, Hour 6: Campbell has Porsche up front as first quarter ends.
      79. Rolex 24, Hour 7: Lengthy caution plays into strategy.
      80. Rolex 24, Hour 8: Derani back in front as GTD and GTD PRO stays intermixed.
      81. Rolex 24, Hour 9: Trouble strikes WTR Andretti No. 10.
      82. Nate Cicero Wins Second Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Race at Daytona After Explosive Last Lap.
      83. Saudi Arabia’s PIF agrees electric motorsports deal.
      84. Ray Fox Sr. is recipient of 2023 Wood Brothers Award of Excellence.
      85. NASCAR Flexes its Muscle at the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
      86. Rolex 24 update at Hour 21: No. 7 Porsche leads No. 31 Cadillac as Penske hunts Daytona victory.
      87. Lewis Hamilton brings back right-hand man who helped him to win last F1 title.
      88. Rolex 24 Hour 12 Update: Action Express Leads, Porsche Challenging.
      89. Rolex 24 Hour 18 Update: Cadillac Still Leads, But Under Pressure.
      90. Sergei Kariakin’s entry prompts Vadim Pritulyak boycott of Abu Dhabi Baja Challenge.
      91. 2024 FIM Bajas World Cup schedule released.
      92. James Hillier aiming for Dakar Rally return in 2025.
      93. Rolex 24, Hour 15: Disaster strikes for No.01 Cadillac.
      94. Rolex 24, Hour 16: Advantage swings back towards Cadillac.
      95. Rolex 24, Hour 17: Paul Miller Racing to the fore in GTD PRO.
      96. Rolex 24, Hour 18: Battle tightening up at the front.
      97. Rolex 24, Hour 19: Corvettes drop out of GTD PRO fight.
      98. Rolex 24, Hour 20: GT battles raging.
      99. Neuville’s Sunday sweep secures WRC Monte Carlo Rally victory.
      100. Rolex 24, Hour 21: Five-way fight in LMP2.
      101. Rolex 24, Hour 22: Porsche vs Cadillac fight to the finish building.
      102. Rolex 24, Hour 23: Blomqvist retakes lead, eyeing final hour.
      103. Cooper Webb Wins Anaheim 2 Triple Crown Supercross.
      104. Evans fades to third in Monte Carlo WRC opener.
      105. Rolex 24, Hour 24: After 55 years, Penske triumphs at Daytona again.
      106. Penske wins 1st Rolex 24 at Daytona since 1969.

Next Race: 2024 Daytona 500

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