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SULLIVAN: What’s Next For Midget Racing?

INDIANAPOLIS – Another Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals is in the books, closing the lid on another extraordinary event. This race earns its reputation for far more than the on-track action. If an interested but only mildly informed visitor was deposited in the middle of the expansive pit area at Tulsa’s Expo Center, they would […]

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WADE: ‘No More Nice Erica’

SNOHOMISH, Wash. — She’s nice. Really, she is. But Erica Enders, the five-time and reigning NHRA Pro Stock champion, promised at the start of the 2022 season — when she earned the first of 10 victories — that her rivals would see “no more nice Erica.” She was keenly disappointed in relinquishing her crown to […]

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MARTIN: IndyCar’s Engine Dilemma

INDIANAPOLIS — During the closing weeks of 2022, IndyCar revealed that after much testing and consideration, it’s highly anticipated 2.4-liter engine with hybrid-assist would not make the starting grid in 2024. The engine package was supposed to start competition in 2023, but supply-chain issues in early 2022 moved it back to the start of the […]

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ARGABRIGHT: The Return Of ASA

INDIANAPOLIS – The recent news of the resurrection of the legendary American Speed Ass’n brand is good. A national series under the ASA banner is a crucial step toward rebuilding short-track, stock car racing on pavement, a key element in the formation of a brand identity. This is the result of a ton of work […]

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KENNEDY: The All-Star Showdown

The fourth annual Spears All-Star Showdown tripleheader took place Jan. 21 at Irwindale Speedway and all races used the progressively banked half-mile oval.

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FROST: Ken Block’s Wide-Ranging Perspective

A new year and season are upon us, and those in motorsports are assessing the future. Most of the focus is on competition, but activities off the track are playing a more prominent role.

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WALTZ: Dusting Off The Crystal Ball

HARRISBURG, N.C. — It’s that time again. Time to grab the old crystal ball from the shelf in the office, dust it off and see how it answers our questions about the season ahead. Q: Who will win the NTT IndyCar Series championship? C.B.: Pato O’Ward will claim the title as Zak Brown continues to […]

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KERCHNER: Plenty To Watch For In The New Year

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — From IMSA’s next-generation GTP cars to more and more money being pumped into short-track purses, big-name drivers adapting to new rides and the introduction of SPEED SPORT’s digital format, there will be a lot to look out for during the coming year. Here are some of the things we’ll be watching: […]

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HEDGER: Storytime With Richie Tobias

In a recent feature article on Richie Tobias, the longtime racer, fabricator and now Action Track USA co-promoter talked about the challenges of his next major project, an electric SlingShot racer.

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FERNS: What Makes The Chili Bowl So Special?

There’s a familiar question that has been brought to the forefront of late: “What makes the Chili Bowl so special?” A variety of answers may come to mind: “It’s a legendary event;” “We want to win the driller;” and “I grew up watching/attending the race.” All of which are valid responses and cannot be denied […]