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‘I about lost it’: Tony Stewart says his first NHRA win is special for personal, professional reasons

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‘I about lost it’: Tony Stewart says his first NHRA win is special for personal, professional reasons

by Scott Horner, Indianapolis Star

Tony Stewart ticked off another career accomplishment last weekend, winning an NHRA Top Fuel race. But for the winner of so many karting, USAC, World of Outlaws, IROC, NASCAR and IndyCar races through the decades, this win really struck home.

It was the first one attended by his son, 5-month-old Dominic.

“There’s (Stewart’s wife) Leah (Pritchett) coming up the steps with Dominic, and I am not gonna lie, I about lost it. That was the cherry on top. And by the end of the day, it was the two scoops of ice cream,” he said. “That’s a sentimental moment.” (more…)

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World Supercross Returns To Australia With First Ever Gold Coast Race In 2025

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World Supercross Returns To Australia With First Ever Gold Coast Race In 2025
  • World Supercross is set to race on the Gold Coast for the first time, adding another world-class destination to the 2025 championship calendar
  • Supercross meets paradise as the world’s top riders take on the adrenaline-fueled showdown in one of Australia’s most iconic sporting locations
  • Fans can register now for early access to tickets
GOLD COAST, 9th APRIL 2025: World Supercross is heading back to Australia in 2025, and for the first time ever, the action is heading to the Gold Coast. Following last year’s epic double-header in Perth, the world championship is heading back down under to a brand-new location, as the world’s best supercross riders once again battle for supremacy at the Cbus Super Stadium.

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GMG Racing’s Kyle Washington Wins First GT America Powered by AWS Race Sunday in Wet and Wild Conditions at Sonoma Raceway

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GMG Racing’s Kyle Washington Wins First GT America Powered by AWS Race Sunday in Wet and Wild Conditions at Sonoma Raceway

– Washington Takes Early Lead and Survives and Thrives on a Soaked Sonoma Road Course for His First Career GT America Win in the No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R
– “Rainmeister” Washington Two for Two in 2025 Rain-Race Victories Following VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Win in the Wet at Daytona International Speedway in January

SONOMA, California (March 31, 2025) – Veteran GMG Racing driver Kyle Washington broke through for his first career SRO GT America powered by AWS race win Sunday in a wet and wild sprint race at rain-soaked Sonoma Raceway. Starting on the outside front row in the No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R, Washington took a lead he would hold to the finish on the first green flag lap after polesitter and former GT America Champion George Kurtz was among the half dozen competitors to go off course in the treacherous conditions. (more…)

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Daniel Hemric Claims First NASCAR Truck Series Win in Martinsville Shootout

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Daniel Hemric Claims First NASCAR Truck Series Win in Martinsville Shootout

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

MARTINSVILLE, Va.—During the week before Friday night’s Boys and Girls Club of the Blue Ridge 200 at Martinsville Speedway, Daniel Hemric practiced his back flip.

It was the signature move he had been able to use just once in NASCAR national series competition—when he won the 2021 season finale at Phoenix Raceway to clinch the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship.

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Kyle Busch Races Against Son Brexton, 9, For First Time: ‘I’ve got bragging rights’

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Kyle Busch Races Against Son Brexton, 9, For First Time: ‘I’ve got bragging rights’

In a story by Bob Pockrass of Fox Motorsports….

It was the first of who knows how many times for this unique father-and-son moment. They enjoyed some trash talking as part of a historic night of a race against each other.

The wife — who’s also the mom — was there to cheer them both on and even admitted a little favoritism.

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Kyle Larson Gets First Cup Win of the Season at Homestead-Miami (Includes Finishing Order)

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Kyle Larson Gets First Cup Win of the Season at Homestead-Miami (Includes Finishing Order)

By Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service

HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Kyle Larson, proved himself the weekend’s most dominant driver at Homestead-Miami Speedway winning two of the three national series races, capping off the extraordinary three-day performance with a victory in Sunday’s Straight Talk Wireless 400 NASCAR Cup Series race.

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First To The Finish: Docuseries Follows 3 Women Taking On The MX-5 Cup

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First To The Finish: Docuseries Follows 3 Women Taking On The MX-5 Cup

By Jenn Nelson, Forbes

Motorsports is one of the toughest sports to break into. It’s expensive, demanding, and requires unwavering dedication. From the cost of racing cars, tires, and fuel to training, track access, and travel, the financial barrier is huge. On top of that, sponsorships are hard to secure, and for women, the road has been even tougher—fewer opportunities, less funding, and not enough role models have made it harder to reach the highest levels.

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