Motorsport

Defending NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion Jesse Love was taking part in the Chili Bowl Nationals this past week, and he was impressive in a car prepared by Hendrick Motorsports Cup Series crew chief Blake Harris.
On Friday night, he started 17th and drove all the way  up to fourth at one point. After passing 10+ cars, he ultimately finished sixth in the A-Main prelim. However ...Keep reading

Toprak Razgatlioglu has conceded that he may not be able to score a podium in his rookie season in MotoGP this year.
Pramac’s new signing Razgatlioglu is among the most high-profile recruits to the premier class in recent years, having won three World Superbike titles in the past five seasons.
But despite his pedigree, the Turk faces a steep learning curve in MotoGP, with Yamaha’s ...Keep reading

Esteban Ocon has admitted to making “mistakes” when he raced Force India Formula 1 team-mate Sergio Perez, with their rivalry generating several collisions.
Going into his first full season in Formula 1 after a nine-race stint at Manor, 20-year-old Ocon had a lot to prove in 2017. The Mercedes protege teamed up with Perez, who was a six-time podium finisher ahead of his seventh F1 ...Keep reading

Porsche factory driver Thomas Preining has revealed he thought twice about leaving his employer because of the DTM and almost cried when signing his first Porsche contract.
Preining is now an established figure in the DTM; the Austrian driver won the 2023 title in the ‘Grello’ Porsche and has impressed since his series debut in 2022 with aggressive, bold driving. 
But few people know ...Keep reading

Aprilia has admitted that it may be forced into early contract talks with Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi, with rival teams “offering a lot of money” to lure its MotoGP riders away.
While Aprilia’s improved competitiveness has made it an increasingly attractive destination within the paddock, the market value of Bezzecchi and Martin has also risen sharply in recent years, intensifying ...Keep reading

Sebastien Loeb believes tyres have become the decisive weak point in the Dakar Rally after his 2026 campaign was derailed by a string of punctures.
World Rally Championship legend Loeb arrived in Saudi Arabia with a renewed hope of scoring that elusive Dakar win, having failed to do so in his previous nine participations.
But the Frenchman’s challenge unravelled on Stage 3 when he ran out ...Keep reading

On the eve of Formula 1’s new era, the obvious question is where all teams and manufacturers stand, but also what the biggest performance differentiator will be this season.
FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis has shared the expectation that the internal combustion engine will largely determine the pecking order in 2026. Ben Hodgkinson, director of Red Bull Ford Powertrains, shares ...Keep reading

Emerson Axsom may have asked the silliest question ever upon winning the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals on Saturday night upon being greeted by team owner and crew chief Kevin Swindell in Victory Lane.
Are we coming back together next year?
Axsom was completely serious and Swindell was incredulous. But really, it was a reasonable question because Axsom raced this event in 2025 with Keith Kunz ...Keep reading

Ford driver Nani Roma believes the Dakar Rally has reached a level of competitiveness comparable to Formula 1, after finishing second in a closely-fought 2026 event.
With Ford and Dacia both now established in cross-country rallying and Toyota introducing a brand-new Hilux, the level of competition in Dakar’s cars category rose several notches this year.
Five different manufacturers scored ...Keep reading

The Formula 1 calendar is as big as it's ever been with 24 circuits to visit for drivers, team staff and media - where no one track is the same.
So for a bit of off-season fun, we have rated all current venues - except Madrid, which is due to debut this year - based on four criteria: layout, history/atmosphere, location and facilities. 
Here is what our F1 writers said, having judged each ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen's start at the Nurburgring 24 Hours now depends solely on an NLS date and Mercedes is fighting for his entry in the endurance classic.
With Winward's announcement that it will contest the 24-hour race at the Nordschleife as the Mercedes-AMG Performance Team, another piece of the puzzle has fallen into place for Verstappen's planned appearance. Even though only the sister car was ...Keep reading

Dacia star Nasser Al-Attiyah claimed a sixth Dakar Rally victory in 2026, moving to within two wins of the outright record held by Stephane Peterhansel.
In what was one of the most competitive Dakar campaigns in recent history, 10 different drivers representing five manufacturers scored individual stage wins, in stark contrast to last year’s Toyota-dominated event.
Al-Attiyah had his fair ...Keep reading

Marc Marquez admits his physical health will ultimately decide when he brings his MotoGP career to an end, with several major crashes having taken a toll on his body.
With nine world championships including seven titles in MotoGP, Marquez is among the most successful riders in the history of motorcycle racing. However, his career has also been blighted by multiple injuries, most notably the ...Keep reading

Red Bull Ford Powertrains technical director Ben Hodgkinson would rather have a “gloves-off fight” between power unit manufacturers, rather than Formula 1’s new Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities system.
As F1 switches to new engine regulations for 2026, featuring a near-50:50 split between combustion and electric power, the world championship is keen to avoid anyone ...Keep reading

Jason McDougal will not compete in Saturday’s running of the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals.
The Oklahoma native, who is known for his signature charges through the alphabet soup on race day, notably his 2021 run from the I-Main to the D-Main, was forced to the sidelines after engine issues derailed his chances on Friday’s preliminary night.
In the midst of his first year with team owner ...Keep reading

KTM rider Luciano Benavides edged out Honda rival Ricky Brabec by just two seconds to claim a sensational Dakar Rally victory on the final day.
Following a largely one-sided 2025 edition won by Daniel Sanders, the motorcycle category returned to its usual intensity this year, with several riders remaining firmly in contention throughout the two-week marathon in Saudi Arabia.
Although changes ...Keep reading

There is now a legitimate challenger for the title of Mr. Friday Night at the Tulsa Expo.
There were equal parts competitive racing and chaos along the way but the final preliminary feature of the 40th annual Chili Bowl Midget Nationals ended with the two most prolific racers in recent Friday history locking into Championship Saturday.
Logan SeaveyJustin Grant
Seavey has now won four ...Keep reading

Santino Ferrucci gave boss AJ Foyt a fitting birthday present by taking a heat win during Friday night’s preliminary festivities at the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals.
After drawing pole for the second heat, Ferrucci remained a bottom feeder and stayed out front all eight laps in his No. 16 Abacus Racing machine, keeping behind two-time event winner - and Friday’s prelim A-Feature victor - ...Keep reading

A massive NASCAR Rule Book update was posted on Friday and removes every instance of ‘the playoffs’ and ‘playoff points’ to reflect the return of the Chase for the Championship format this season.
Essentially, this codifies the new regulations with NASCAR also making several adjacent adjustments alongside other items that needed addressing after consideration over the ...Keep reading

Few, if any, do it better than Keith Kunz.
While Kunz may not have the recognizable mainstream motorsports name to fans like Rick Hendrick, Chip Ganassi, Joe GIbbs or Roger Penske, his presence is felt all the same. 
An empire built at the grassroots level, Keith Kunz Motorsports (KKM) has also become a factory responsible for elevating the development for some of today’s most ...Keep reading