Author: Mike

I am the owner and webmaster of The MotorSportsNews.Net(work). I have been involved in motorsports websites for over 20 years, and can remember the days "before" Jayski.

Tips for Owning an Electric Car Long-Term

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Tips for Owning an Electric Car Long-Term

Electric vehicles have been getting more and more popular, and it’s easy to see why. They’re better for the environment, and they could be more affordable to keep on the road. Actually owning an electric car can seem relatively complicated when you’re first considering it, though.

There are plenty of factors to consider, but that doesn’t have to mean it needs to be complicated. Instead, you might just need to focus on a few particular areas. Once you do, you’ll end up making it much easier for yourself. Three of these could stand out. (more…)

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Austin Hill Aims to Extend Richard Childress Racing’s Domination

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Austin Hill Aims to Extend Richard Childress Racing’s Domination

by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

So far this season, Richard Childress Racing is batting 1.000, having swept all available Playoff points in the first two races of the year.

Jesse Love won the season opener at Daytona in the No. 2 RCR Chevrolet. A week later, Austin Hill put the No. 21 RCR Camaro in Victory Lane at Atlanta for the fifth time in the last six races at the 1.54-mile drafting track.

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Newly-Cleared Kurt Busch Hoping Race of Champions Opens Doors to More Racing

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Newly-Cleared Kurt Busch Hoping Race of Champions Opens Doors to More Racing

By , Racer.Com

Kurt Busch is hoping that his upcoming participation at the Race of Champions is a springboard to a broader return to racing.

The 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion was forced to call time on his full-time NASCAR career in 2023 due to the effects of a concussion sustained in a c rash during qualifying at Pocono in 2022. He gained medical clearance to get back into the cockpit this week ahead of the Race of Champions in Sydney on March 7-8, and told RACER that he hopes that more driving is on the horizon. (more…)

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RFK Racing Announces Strategic Corporate Restructuring

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RFK Racing Announces Strategic Corporate Restructuring

Veteran Sports Marketing Pro Dawn Turner Named SVP of Brand Strategy, Marketing and Communications

Concord, NC (February 27, 2025) – Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing (RFK) today announced a strategic corporate restructuring designed to fuel long-term growth. Effective mid-March, RFK will implement key organizational changes within Marketing, Communications and Partner Services.

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Ten Reasons to Learn to Drive As Early As Possible

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Ten Reasons to Learn to Drive As Early As Possible

Learning to drive is something that we only ever plan to do and intend to do once in life. Unless you’re planning on getting your heavy duty driver’s licences to be able to drive trucks, then it’s likely you’re only going to want to learn how to drive a car. Whether it’s an automatic licence or a manual license isn’t relevant, but the point is, learning to drive is one skill that once you’ve learned it, you know how to do it, much like riding a bike, you can get behind the wheel of the car and the muscle memory comes back to you.

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IMSA Insider: Shank’s Happy IMSA Return Plus COTA, St. Pete Previews

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IMSA Insider: Shank’s Happy IMSA Return Plus COTA, St. Pete Previews

Team’s IMSA, Acura Return Off To Strong Start With Rolex 24 Runner-Up

By John Oreovicz

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – You don’t often see a smile as big as Mike Shank’s following a second-place finish – the result the No. 60 Acura Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian Acura ARX-06 and drivers Colin Braun, Tom Blomqvist, Scott Dixon, and Felix Rosenqvist achieved in January’s 2025 Rolex 24 At Daytona.

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You’re Invited: Stuttgart to Spa Motorsport Adventure Tour

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You’re Invited: Stuttgart to Spa Motorsport Adventure Tour

The Power and the Glory – Stuttgart to Spa Motorsport Adventure Tour

Seattle, WASHINGTON – February 27, 2025 – Fresh from staging ‘Arabian Nights’ –  the inaugural VIP motorsports tour – Seattle based AVD Agency are delighted to announce their second luxury holiday for the adventurous motorsport traveler. Stuttgart to Spa is a week-long homage to the power and the glory of Porsche Motorsports, culminating at the Michelin 992 Endurance Cup event at Spa-Francorchamps where participants will be trackside guests of MRS Porsche Racing. Reserve your spot and save the dates, September 1 – 8, 2025.

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TPC Racing Brings Four Entries to Porsche Sprint Challenge Season-Opening Race Weekend at Sebring International Raceway

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TPC Racing Brings Four Entries to Porsche Sprint Challenge Season-Opening Race Weekend at Sebring International Raceway

– TPC Racing Enters Three Type 992 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Cars in Top Tier Porsche Sprint Challenge Class

– Returning 2023 Type 992 Am Champion David Williams and Shaun McKaigue Compete in 992 Masters in 2025 in the No. 237 Quality Brand Group Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and No. 234 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Cars Respectively

– Tillman Schmid and Evan Hinkle Set for First Season Sharing the No. 277 Monoflo International Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Stepping Up to 992 Pro-Am

– Tom Kerr Returns for Second Consecutive Masters Class Campaign in the No. 74 TPC Racing Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport

SEBRING, Florida (February 27, 2025) – Championship-winning team TPC Racing brings a four strong entry of Porsches in three different classes across a pair of USAC Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama series for this weekend’s season-opening event at Sebring International Raceway, February 27 – March 1. (more…)

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Governor Josh Shapiro Announces Return Of The Great American Getaway Entitlement For NASCAR Cup Series Race At Pocono Raceway

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Governor Josh Shapiro Announces Return Of The Great American Getaway Entitlement For NASCAR Cup Series Race At Pocono Raceway
  • The VISITPA.COM-sponsored race is coming back to “The Tricky Triangle” on Sunday, June 22, as part of a NASCAR tripleheader weekend.
  • Governor Shapiro understands the importance of the tourism industry to Pennsylvania’s economy, and included $64 million in funding in his proposed 2025-26 budget to prepare for America’s 250th birthday next year.

LONG POND, PA (February 27, 2025) – Governor Josh Shapiro announced today that his Administration is partnering with Pocono Raceway for the second year in a row as the race entitlement sponsor for the annual NASCAR Cup Series event. The 160-lap, 400-mile race will return as “The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM” on Sunday, June 22. (more…)

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