Discover How Dakar Rally Athletes Prepare Their Mind And Body For Gruelling Saudi Arabian Race

Discover How Dakar Rally Athletes Prepare Their Mind And Body For Gruelling Saudi Arabian Race

Find out how Sanders, Benavides and Moraes get set for 14 January days in the desert taking on motorsports’ toughest test…


The 2025 Dakar Rally is nearly upon us with the world’s best off-road racers getting ready for 14 days of gruelling action over the sand dunes of Saudi Arabia in January, so how exactly do they prepare their minds and bodies for motorsport’s fiercest test? Here is all you need to know: (more…)

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How Saudi Racer Dania Akeel Gained Her First Dakar Rally Experience – as a Spectator

How Saudi Racer Dania Akeel Gained Her First Dakar Rally Experience – as a Spectator

Saudi Arabian rally driver Dania Akeel, a rising star in the motorsport world, has shared how her first exposure to the Dakar Rally as a spectator helped shape her journey to becoming a top-10 finisher in one of the most grueling events in motorsport. Now preparing for her fourth professional Dakar Rally in 2025, Akeel reflects on the insights she gained from her initial role at the Dakar, offering valuable lessons for both aspiring competitors and fans alike. (more…)

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How Many EV Owners Regret Their Purchase?

How Many EV Owners Regret Their Purchase?

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, not every owner is thrilled with their decision to go green. To better understand these feelings, we surveyed 501 American EV owners to gauge their regrets and frustrations. Along with this survey, we analyzed search data from the 100 most populated US cities, focusing on common EV complaints over the past year. This report sheds light on which brands and models are causing the most buyer’s remorse and where these regrets are the highest. (more…)

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How Did New-England-Connected NASCAR Drivers Do In Phoenix?

How Did New-England-Connected NASCAR Drivers Do In Phoenix?
First of all, Joey Logano of Middletown, CT won the 2024 Cup Championship again!  While Chase Briscoe won the race with Joey Logano coming in eighth then Corey LaJoie in ninth.  Then it was Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT coming in 12th while Boston’s Kaz Grala had to settle for 34th. Corey LaJoie is the son of Two-Time NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion Randy, who was a native of Norwalk, CT before moving to the Charlotte, NC area to be closer the top NASCAR Divisions.
Riley Herbest won the Xfinity race with Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT turning in a 14th finishing position then it was Blaine Perkins coming in 22nd with Patrick Emerling of Long Island, NY and Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT being awarded 36th.  Both Perkins and Alfredo race team cars for Cape Cod’s Chris and daughter Mary Our of Chatham, MA
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How Did New England-Connected NASCAR Drivers Do At Martinsville?

How Did New England-Connected NASCAR Drivers Do At Martinsville?
Ryan Blaney won the Cup race while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in tenth with Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finishing 14th while Boston’s Kaz Grala had to settle for 27th.  Then it was Corey LaJoie that placed 35th.  Corey LaJoie is the son of Two-Time Xfinity Champion Randy Lajoie who grew up in Norwalk, CT before he decided to head for Charlotte, NC in order to be closer to the top NASCAR action.
Aric Almirola took the checked flag first in the Xfinity race with seventh place going to Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT while Parker Kligerman of Weston, CT came in eighth.  Blaine Perkins finished 19th with Long Island’s Patrick Emerling caming home in 23rd.  Alfredo and Perkins both drive Team Cars for Cape Cod’s Chris Our and his daughter Mary who reside in Chatham, MA.
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How did New England-Connected Drivers Perform at Homestead?

How did New England-Connected Drivers Perform at Homestead?
Tyler Reddick won the Cup race with Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT coming in tenth with Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finishing 28th and Kaz Gala of Boston turning up 32nd while Corey LaJoie being awarded 35th.  Corey LaJoie is the son of Two Time Xfinity Champ Randy LaJoie who spent his younger years in his home town of Norwalk, CT, near the northern NASCAR action before heading South to be closer to the top NASCAR racing.
Austin Hill won the Xfinity race while Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT took 11th place with Kyle Weatherman caming  in 14th followed by Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT grabbed 15th and Blair Perkins came in 34th.  Weatherman, Alfredo and Perkins all drive team cars for Cape Cod’s Chris Our and his daughter Mary. Both reside in Chatham, MA.
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Here’s How The New England Drivers And Those With Connections To The Six State Performed At Las Vegas

Here’s How The New England Drivers And Those With Connections To The Six State Performed At Las Vegas
Joey Logano of Middletown, CT won the Cup race while Corey LaJoie came in 14th with Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finishing 22nd. Corey LaJoie is the son of Norwalk, CT native Randy LaJoie who won two Xfinity Titles during his long career.
A.J. Allmendinger won the Xfinity race while Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT came in fifth with Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT finishing 19th.  Next was Kyle Weatherman in 20th while Blair Perkins was 31st.  Weatherman and Perkins drive team cars for Cape Cod’s Chris Our and his daughter  Mary who live in Chatham, MA.
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How Did New Englanders And Others With Connections To The Six State New England Area Do At Charlotte’s Roval?

How Did New Englanders And Others With Connections To The Six State New England Area Do At Charlotte’s Roval?
Kyle Larson won the Cup race while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in eighth.  Not so fortunate were Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT who got 25th while Boston’s Kaz Grala came in 27th with Corey LaJoie being awarded 37th.  Corey is the son of Two-Time Xfinity Champion Randy LaJoie who grew up in Norwalk, CT before moving south.
Sam Mayer won the Xfinity race the previous day with Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT coming  in sixth while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT took 16th.  Not so fortunate was Blain Perkins who placed 33rd.  Perkins drives the entry owned by Cape Cod’s Chris and his daughter Mary Our who receive their mail in Chatham, MA.
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