As the 2025 Dakar Rally draws near, the world’s top off-road racers are gearing up for the ultimate test on wheels. This legendary event, known for its grueling stages and unpredictable terrain, challenges competitors across cars, motorcycles, trucks, and quads to push their limits. Taking place from January 3–17 in Saudi Arabia, the 47th edition will see racers tackle 7,759 kilometers, including 12 timed special stages, from Bisha to Shubaytah. (more…)
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Don’t Miss the CRAFTSMAN Trucks Return to NHMS!
The Trucks are back in New England! New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s 2025 NASCAR Playoffs weekend will kick off with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Round of 10 cutoff race & Mohegan Sun 100 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race on Doubleheader Saturday, Sept. 20.
Gio Ruggiero Making the Leap to NASCAR Trucks
The 18-year-old has won marquee races in Super Late Model competition
In a SportsNaut article by Matt Weaver, he reports that after spending the past several seasons in Super Late Models and the ARCA Racing Series, Gio Ruggiero is making the leap to the NASCAR Truck Series for a full-time season in 2025.
Ruggiero will take over the No. 17 driven by Taylor Gray the past two seasons. (more…)
Star Speedway Releases 2025 Schedule
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…)
Dually Trucks and Why You Might Want to Own One
When it comes to powerful, capable trucks, dually trucks stand out in a big way. These heavy-duty pickups, with their unique dual rear wheels, are designed for those who need serious strength and stability on the road. While they may seem like they’re just for professionals or big job sites, dually trucks offer benefits that can appeal to a range of drivers.
So whether you’re towing a large trailer, hauling heavy loads, or just want a truck that’s ready for anything, a dually might be worth considering. (more…)
Mack Trucks Enters Long-Term Partnership with Richard Childress Racing
GREENSBORO, NC (Sept. 12, 2024) – Mack Trucks and Richard Childress Racing (RCR) today announced a long-term partnership under which Mack will be designated as the “Official Long-Haul Truck of Richard Childress Racing.”
As part of the agreement, Mack will provide a fleet of customized Mack Anthem® 70-inch Stand-Up Sleeper models dedicated to meeting the needs of RCR during the grueling NASCAR season. (more…)
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks Playoffs’ 10 Contenders – Series Is Off Until Sept. 19
Drivers are listed below by seeding heading into Bristol Motor Speedway – Playoff Race 2 of 7:
Young’s Motorsports Daytona Xfinity | The Milwaukee Mile Trucks Team Preview
Welcome To The Team: For Sunday afternoon’s LIUNA 175 at the Milwaukee (Wisc.) Mile, Young’s Motorsports welcomes Motorsports veteran Dexter Bean to command the team’s flagship, No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST for his first NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series race of the 2024 season.
About Dexter: Hailing from Westby, Wisc., Dexter Bean earned success in the Midwest in Late Model competition. From Late Models, Bean and his family-owned BlackJack Racing team became a staple in the ARCA Menards Series in the mid-2000s, before earning an opportunity in ARCA with Spraker Racing Enterprises in 2008.
Triple Crown Series Kicks Off For Seekonk Pro Stock and Sport Trucks
SEEKONK, Mass. — The 2024 Everett’s Auto Parts Triple Crown Series kicks-off this Saturday night at the Action Track of the East. With qualifying racing beginning at 6 p.m., both the Sport Trucks and Pro Stocks will go for extra-distance races in their first of three events inside the Everett’s Triple Crown. (more…)