{"id":5632,"date":"2024-07-27T22:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-28T02:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briari.net\/blog\/?p=5632"},"modified":"2024-07-27T23:10:00","modified_gmt":"2024-07-28T03:10:00","slug":"2024-nascar-xfinity-series-olympic-break-week-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briari.net\/blog\/2024\/07\/2024-nascar-xfinity-series-olympic-break-week-one\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series Olympic Break Week One"},"content":{"rendered":"
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While the top three series take time off during the Paris Olympic Games, get caught up on the latest racing news.<\/p>\n

Motorsport News:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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      1. NHRA’s Force, 75, out of hospital after crash<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      2. Kyle Larson kisses the bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      3. Ryan Blaney rues the victory that slipped away at the Indianapolis oval<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      4. Indianapolis post-race inspection complete<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      5. Norris defiance overshadows Piastri’s maiden F1 win<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      6. Penalty hinders Chase Elliott’s chances at Brickyard 400 victory<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      7. Commercial breakdown: 2024 Brickyard 400<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      8. NASCAR says last lap caution at Indianapolis was the correct call<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      9. Haas Factory Team held discussion with Hailie Deegan about possible Xfinity ride<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      10. McLaren boss: I never doubted Norris over orders<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      11. Ricciardo angry RB didn’t apologise for strategy<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      12. Aston Martin testing hypercar for 2025 Le Mans return<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      13. Team HRC with Japan Post Wins 45th Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      14. Herta dismisses “self-doubt” over IndyCar win drought, title shot “isn’t over”<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      15. Red Bull: Verstappen rage not due to lack of sleep<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      16. Max Verstappen in expletive five-word rebuke to critics after Lewis Hamilton crash<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      17. Naomi Schiff slams ‘disrespectful’ Max Verstappen after angry radio rant<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      18. Kirkwood: “No chance” of McLaren F1-style undercut by Andretti in Toronto<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      19. McLaughlin: Power’s “low percentage move” gifted vital IndyCar points to Palou<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      20. Red Bull brand claims Max Verstappen fury was down to tiredness after 3am gaming sessions ‘rubbish’<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      21. Arrow McLaren IndyCar boss Ward fumes over timing of Toronto caution<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      22. Horner: ‘Childish’ radio talk wasn’t at Verstappen<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      23. Rock Band Lit named pre-race concert performer for the Coke Zero Sugar 400<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      24. NASCAR’s restart rules questioned after Larson takes advantage of unusual Brickyard 400 finish<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      25. Max Verstappen is crashing into his rivals again and he knows why<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      26. Pressure builds on Verstappen as Red Bull’s advantage wanes<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      27. NASCAR sits on yellow at Brickyard, Kyle Larson benefits; Olympic break doesn’t idle all<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      28. Garamvolgyi: “Competition area is mostly military territory, so anyone who breaks the rules is risking the future of Hungarian Baja”<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      29. Chase Elliott Goes Ballistic With F-Bomb Tirade, Blasting NASCAR at Indy<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      30. Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing First-Year Teams Regulator Racing and P1 Groupe with RENNtech Motorsports Win in Virginia<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      31. Have Rivalries Gone Too Far in NASCAR?<\/a><\/li>\n
      32. Kimi Antonelli makes shock admission ahead of potential Mercedes F1 move<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      33. McLaren passes Red Bull as favorite for F1 title<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      34. Wyatt Miller making short course debut at Dirt City<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      35. Palestine’s Hussein Sheiokhi scores Jordan 4×4 podium, making “every effort to show up”<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      36. Kyle Larson wants to try Coca-Cola 600 \/ Indianapolis 500 double again next year<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      37. NASCAR crown jewel races, who has the career grand slam and who demoted Talladega? Blame Carson Hocevar!<\/a><\/li>\n
      38. Eight Star Riders Set For GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout At Sonoma Raceway<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      39. Binotto replaces Seidl as head of Audi F1 project<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      40. NASCAR explains Brickyard 400 calls that impacted Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      41. Former Ferrari boss Binotto to lead Audi F1 team<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      42. Exclusive: How sub-F1 giant Prema is gearing up for IndyCar in 2025<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      43. Emotions high following the 30th anniversary of the Brickyard 400<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      44. F1 to keep points-scoring system to top 10<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      45. If Lando Norris toughens up and McLaren tighten up, the biggest comeback in F1 history is on<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      46. Indianapolis Motor Speedway TV ratings<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      47. Ken de la Bastide: IndyCar’s aeroscreen working as planned for driver safety<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      48. Indianapolis Xfinity Series, Truck Series races see ratings increase<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      49. Gediminas Satkus locked in for Dakar Rally debut in 2025<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      50. ‘Didn’t think it would be this tough’: Jimmie Johnson on NASCAR ownership, IndyCar career<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      51. No Olympics for stock-car racing, but NASCAR has seen some international winners<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      52. Three lug nut penalties issues after Indianapolis<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      53. The Intersection of NASCAR and Automotive Design<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      54. Chastain to make IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge debut with Skip Barber Racing<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      55. McLaren expects its drivers to offer to help each other in title fights<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      56. Top Fuel’s Steve Torrence Looks At Keep Rolling In Wine Country At DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      57. AO Racing Bids Farewell to Priaulx<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      58. Jaguar’s Barclay soaks up championship glory<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      59. Top five finish for PT Autosport at VIR in Toyota GR Cup<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      60. Ricciardo still steaming over RB strategy in Hungary<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      61. Toyota planning for hydrogen Hypercar transition<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      62. Arrow McLaren IndyCar signing Lundgaard has “zero interest” in F1<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      63. Trans Am West heads for Portland<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      64. GTD points leaders AO Racing, Priaulx split<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      65. First look: F1 Manager 24<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      66. Corey Day Running 3 ARCA Races for Pinnacle<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      67. JD Motorsports working towards reorganization<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      68. After Ryan Blaney Rips NASCAR & Gives Kyle Larson Nickname, HMS Driver Responds<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      69. Mykolas Paulavicius punches ticket to Dakar 2025<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      70. Dixon explains overcut key to epic Toronto IndyCar podium charge<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      71. Bring a Trailer returns for alumni gathering at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      72. Honda continues IndyCar street circuit stranglehold into hybrid era<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      73. P\u00e9rez, Ricciardo and Red Bull’s sticky second-driver dilemma<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      74. NASCAR to allow teams to add lifter system for flat tires<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      75. Max Verstappen banned by Red Bull from sim racing before F1 races<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      76. Esteban Ocon joins Haas from Alpine for 2025<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      77. Red Bull tell Max Verstappen to stop late-night gaming after Hungarian GP tantrum<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      78. Seth Dyer Hopes To Bounce Back From A Couple Of Mechanical Setbacks Saturday At Santa Maria<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      79. Flying Lizard Motorsports Flies to Multiple SRO America Podiums at VIR<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      80. H\u00fclkenberg shocked by Audi CEO, chair departures<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      81. All We Want Is Consistency<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      82. Sky F1 pundit Martin Brundle criticises Max Verstappen: ‘I was really uncomfortable’<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      83. The Olympics have it all. Why not add motorsports to the fun?<\/a><\/li>\n
      84. Zak Brown wants “better blend” of IndyCar quality vs quantity<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      85. Chuoh Technical School builds Jimny Sierra for 2024 AXCR<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      86. Max Verstappen denies Red Bull gaming ban: ‘It’s something very important in my life’<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      87. Yasir Seaidan a last-minute addition for Baja Aragon<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      88. Verstappen defends Hungary team radio outburst<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      89. Hamilton tells Verstappen to ‘act like a champion’<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      90. Lewis Hamilton tells Max Verstappen to ‘act like a world champion’<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      91. Sainz remains undecided on 2025 F1 move<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      92. Zhou Guanyu Sees Positive Signs in Sauber Upgrades<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      93. McLaren’s Norris regrets Piastri win controversy<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      94. Corey LaJoie will not return to Spire Motorsports next season UPDATE<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      95. Sad News – Kurt Roehrig<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      96. Ryan Sieg, RSS Racing fight for Xfinity Series playoff spot in stacked field<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      97. Corey LaJoie Won’t Drive the No. 7 Next Year<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      98. Spire Motorsports seeks “clean slate,” will part ways with LaJoie<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      99. Gray Gaulding arrested on crime of domestic violence: UPDATES<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      100. Verstappen in defensive mode against hard-charging McLaren, takes 10-place penalty at Belgian GP<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      101. New cars, new faces for IMSA WeatherTech Championship at Road America<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      102. Rachel Brookes: Sky F1 presenter on life in the paddock and a run-in with Bernie Ecclestone<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      103. P\u00e9rez 100% sure his Red Bull seat is not at risk<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      104. Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Yamaha invades Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for massive two-wheel celebration<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      105. Steve Johnson Makes 500th NHRA Start, Gears Up For GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout At Sonoma<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      106. Jimmie Johnson says team ownership tougher than expected<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      107. 2024 Belgian Grand Prix: Verstappen Dominates First Practice<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      108. Verstappen gets 10-place grid penalty in Belgium<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      109. Famin to step down as Alpine team principal, confirms plan to scrap PU<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      110. Top candidates to replace Corey LaJoie at Spire Motorsports<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      111. ESPN’s top athletes of 21st Century: Top 100, future top athletes, sport-specific rankings<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      112. McLaren fastest in FP2 as Verstappen takes grid penalty<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      113. Michel Hardy dies at 68<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      114. Lando Norris: McLaren may need to consider me as lead driver to win championship<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      115. AO Racing Announces Addition of Julien Andlauer to Roxy Porsche Lineup<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      116. Nani Roma to race Ford Ranger one more time in Aragon<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      117. New Dinner with Racers series explores Fangio’s 1958 kidnapping<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      118. Toni Breidinger Talks 2025 Plans, Certain Drivers Wrecking Women, & Hailie Deegan<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      119. IROC Reunion at Lime Rock Park draws huge crowds<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      120. Is a win in Supercars or IndyCar more satisfying for McLaughlin?<\/a><\/li>\n
      121. Why Haas Factory Team has “no excuses” and should be competitive in 2025<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      122. Legacy Motor Club releases Jason Burdett, members of No. 84 team<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      123. Tsunoda Set to Help Ricciardo in Belgian GP Qualifying<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      124. New Forza competition pitches fans against real-world motorsport stars<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      125. Inside the SCCA, with Ryan Cheek after her run up Pikes Peak<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      126. LOCAL TRACKS: Penn Can to host Fan Appreciation Night<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      127. Holly Cain named first quarter recipient of NMPA Pocono Spirit Award<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      128. NFL considering 18 game schedule that could move Super Bowl back to Presidents Day weekend<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      129. Kalitta, Tasca, Hartford & Van Sant Take Provisional No. 1 Spots At DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      130. Verstappen leads washed-out final practice at Spa<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      131. Leclerc to start Belgian GP from first after inheriting pole from penalized Verstappen<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      132. Lance Stroll crashes in Belgian GP practice as heavy rain falls at Spa<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      133. Kalitta posts quickest NHRA run of the year on Friday at Sonoma<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      134. Todd completes hat-trick at Armoy road races<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      135. Perez feels Red Bull ‘very lucky’ to reach Q3 due to run program<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      136. Norris expects Verstappen to threaten despite penalty<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      137. Woods-Toth, Stati, Hauanio grab FR, F4, JS F4 poles at NJMP<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      138. Perez on P2: ‘It’s not like I forgot how to drive’<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      139. Verstappen using Spa as ‘damage limitation’ race<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      140. Bruno Famin to leave Alpine F1 team principal role<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      141. Gr\u00f6nholm Wins Dramatic Third Round Of World Rallycross In Hungary<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      142. William Sawalich Starting 1st in ARCA Race at Salem<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      143. Ricciardo Pleased with Qualifying Pace Despite Q2 Exit<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      144. Moore runs to Portland pole in maiden Trans Am XGT start<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      145. Brad Majman Earns First-Career JS F4 Win at NJMP<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      146. Prock, Langdon & T. Coughlin Jr. Win Mission #2FAST2TASTY Challenge At Sonoma Raceway<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      147. M. Smith sets PSM track record en route to No. 1 at Sonoma<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      148. Tyler Reif Wins ARCA West Pole at Shasta<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Next Race: Michigan<\/h3>\n

        GO JRM 7!!!!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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