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NASCAR driver injured and brother killed in Mexico wreck
1 year, 11 months ago

NASCAR driver injured and brother killed in Mexico wreck

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Federico Gutiérrez, called “Fico”, drove in the Mexico …

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Reddick’s jump to 23XI a start for NASCAR driver shuffling
2 years, 5 months ago

Reddick’s jump to 23XI a start for NASCAR driver shuffling

Associated Press  

LOUDON, N.H. — Tyler Reddick can add Michael Jordan to his contacts list. Almirola, the defending New Hampshire Motor Speedway race winner, has recently hedged on his decision and said he’d be open to driving a few races next season, especially if sponsor Smithfield was on board. Busch said Saturday a new contract “would be nice, sooner than later.” “But …

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Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win NASCAR race since 1963
3 years, 3 months ago

Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win NASCAR race since 1963

The Hindu  

Bubba Wallace got his first-ever NASCAR Cup Series victory when he cashed in on a rainstorm that ended Monday's YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway after 117 of a scheduled 188 laps. At about 3:30 p.m. CT, officials declared the race official because of the wet track and advancing darkness on a track without lights as Wallace became the first African …

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NASCAR driver Corey Lajoie will drive a ‘Trump 2020’ car at Sunday’s prestigious Brickyard 400
4 years, 6 months ago

NASCAR driver Corey Lajoie will drive a ‘Trump 2020’ car at Sunday’s prestigious Brickyard 400

CNN  

CNN — NASCAR driver Corey LaJoie’s No. LaJoie’s car will debut a “Trump 2020” paint scheme in red, white and blue on Sunday at the Brickyard 400. Go Fas Racing, LaJoie’s racing team, partnered with the Patriots of America PAC, a political action committee advocating for the reelection of President Donald Trump, for the sponsorship. From Go Fas Racing “I …

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NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace On Confederate Flag Ban: 'A Long Time Coming'
4 years, 6 months ago

NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace On Confederate Flag Ban: 'A Long Time Coming'

NPR  

NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace On Confederate Flag Ban: 'A Long Time Coming' Enlarge this image toggle caption Steve Helber/AP Steve Helber/AP Bubba Wallace has yet to win a race in NASCAR's premier Cup series, but he's been thrust into the spotlight as the lone African American driver in a sport steeped in white Southern heritage. LeBron James and New Orleans …

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NASCAR’s Larson fired after sponsors walk over N-word slur
4 years, 8 months ago

NASCAR’s Larson fired after sponsors walk over N-word slur

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As sponsor after sponsor dropped Kyle Larson after he used a racial slur during a live-streamed virtual race, his NASCAR team owner was backed into a corner. He was suspended without pay by Ganassi Monday, then suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and Larson, who is half Japanese, was ordered to complete sensitivity training, but primary sponsors McDonald’s and …

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NASCAR racer Kyle Larson suspended after using racial slur during iRacing esports event
4 years, 8 months ago

NASCAR racer Kyle Larson suspended after using racial slur during iRacing esports event

Firstpost  

Without funding from McDonald’s and Credit One Bank, Ganassi seemingly will be forced to dump Larson in favor of a different driver. Credit One Bank denounced Larson’s “highly offensive language” at first and dumped the driver altogether three hours later. Chevrolet suspended its personal services relationship with Larson “as we do not tolerate this behavior.” One secondary sponsor, Plan B …

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NASCAR’s Larson suspended for racial slur in virtual race
4 years, 8 months ago

NASCAR’s Larson suspended for racial slur in virtual race

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kyle Larson’s racial slur cost him his two primary NASCAR supporters. Credit One Bank denounced Larson’s “highly offensive language” at first and dumped the driver altogether three hours later. Chevrolet suspended its personal services relationship with Larson “as we do not tolerate this behavior.” One secondary sponsor, Plan B Sales & Marketing, backed Larson, saying “we know …

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Ryan Newman crash video: Nascar driver in ‘serious condition’ after horror Daytona 500 accident
4 years, 10 months ago

Ryan Newman crash video: Nascar driver in ‘serious condition’ after horror Daytona 500 accident

The Independent  

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