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12+ min ago (467+ words) Since Monday, the NASCAR world has been ablaze with updates around the ongoing charter lawsuit that has finally entered the jury trial. On Friday, 23XI co-owner Michael Jordan was at the forefront of the proceedings, given that he was the main testimony of the day. Facing the challenge of a packed courtroom, Jordan's celebrity drew a variety of quips from the Judge and the defense attorney as he explained the reason behind going to court against the US' top racing authority. And while he explained that, Jordan also spilled the beans on a $65 million+ investment'that he made to see 23XI Racing become a reality. Friday's courtroom proceedings saw Jordan open up on his childhood fandom of the NASCAR world, which compelled him to take drastic measures. The NBA Hall of Famer thought it best to sue to force changes in a business…...

20+ min ago (418+ words) Falling behind Lando Norris in the pecking order by 12 points, Max Verstappen is currently second in the F1 standings while arriving at the Abu Dhabi GP. However, the four-time world champion still has a chance to overturn the championship lead and lift his fifth consecutive title, but with a few complications. The Dutch driver made his Formula One racing debut in March 2015 at the Australian Grand Prix with Scuderia Toro Rosso, at the age of 17 years and 166 days. Verstappen was under contract with the Red Bull Junior Team when he participated in his first race alongside Toro Rosso teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. He later replaced Daniil Kvyat at Red Bull in May 2016, as the Russian driver was sent to Toro Rosso. Red Bull's decision to trust a teenage driver caused a stir among the entire F1 community; however, Verstappen soon silenced all…...

20+ min ago (418+ words) Falling behind Lando Norris in the pecking order by 12 points, Max Verstappen is currently second in the F1 standings while arriving at the Abu Dhabi GP. However, the four-time world champion still has a chance to overturn the championship lead and lift his fifth consecutive title, but with a few complications. The Dutch driver made his Formula One racing debut in March 2015 at the Australian Grand Prix with Scuderia Toro Rosso, at the age of 17 years and 166 days. Verstappen was under contract with the Red Bull Junior Team when he participated in his first race alongside Toro Rosso teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. He later replaced Daniil Kvyat at Red Bull in May 2016, as the Russian driver was sent to Toro Rosso. Red Bull's decision to trust a teenage driver caused a stir among the entire F1 community; however, Verstappen soon silenced all…...

34+ min ago (512+ words) New Delhi, Dec 6 (PTI) The Formula 1 championship is "for Lando Norris to lose", and how the McLaren driver handles pressure of the final race weekend will ultimately determine the title, feels former world champion Jenson Button. The drivers" title will be decided in a three-way showdown in Abu Dhabi on Sunday involving McLaren duo Norris and Oscar Piastri, and four-time champion Max Verstappen. Norris enters the finale as the on-paper favourite, leading Verstappen by 12 points and Piastri by 16 and just needs a podium finish to win the title. "Even if Max wins the race, it"s not down to Max this weekend. It"s all how Lando deals with the pressure. And that"s what"s going to win the championship for either Max or Lando," Button said. Button added that Verstappen"s experience in handling crunch moments gives the…...

38+ min ago (387+ words) Hocevar ran the event once before, finishing twelfth in 2022, and he returned this year with the same wide-eyed enthusiasm. He noted immediately how much he enjoyed being surrounded by familiar faces, describing the garage as a reunion of sorts. "These are a lot of my NASCAR guys or guys in the shop that grew up doing this that they get to go have fun with Jeff and then Tim Kloss," he said, adding that the environment makes the workload feel more like a holiday than a hustle. To him, the Gateway scene is a place where drivers can roll up their sleeves, sling some dirt, and rediscover the basics. Hocevar even called dirt racing the "real racing" he craves in the off-season, explaining what separates it from the data-heavy, aero-sensitive world of the Cup garage. "Just having real racing or…...

41+ min ago (325+ words) In a thrilling conclusion to the Formula 1 season, the championship rests on the shoulders of McLaren's Lando Norris. Former world champion Jenson Button has highlighted how crucial Norris' performance under pressure will be as he faces fellow McLaren driver Oscar Piastri and seasoned racer Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi. Lando Norris: On the Brink of Formula 1 Glory The Formula 1 championship finale in Abu Dhabi is poised as Lando Norris' to lose. Ex-champion Jenson Button emphasizes that Norris' ability to handle pressure will determine the outcome against Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen. Norris leads the standings and needs a podium finish to secure his maiden title. In a thrilling conclusion to the Formula 1 season, the championship rests on the shoulders of McLaren's Lando Norris. Former world champion Jenson Button has highlighted how crucial Norris' performance under pressure will be as he…...

43+ min ago (472+ words) Hocevar ran the event once before, finishing twelfth in 2022, and he returned this year with the same wide-eyed enthusiasm. He noted immediately how much he enjoyed being surrounded by familiar faces, describing the garage as a reunion of sorts. "These are a lot of my NASCAR guys or guys in the shop that grew up doing this that they get to go have fun with Jeff and then Tim Kloss," he said, adding that the environment makes the workload feel more like a holiday than a hustle. To him, the Gateway scene is a place where drivers can roll up their sleeves, sling some dirt, and rediscover the basics. Hocevar even called dirt racing the "real racing" he craves in the off-season, explaining what separates it from the data-heavy, aero-sensitive world of the Cup garage. "Just having real racing or…...

52+ min ago (403+ words) Tributes have been flooding in FORMER Nascar driver Michael Annett has died at the age of 39. The Iowa native, who retired after injuring his right leg at the end of the 2021 season, passed away on Friday. Annett drove the No1 Chevrolet Camaro for JR Motorsports in the Xfinity Series between 2017 and 2021. And his career highlight was winning the 2019 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Daytona International Speedway. But talent agency Rising Star Management Group, who represented Annett, announced his death on X. The post read: "We are sad to have lost a family member. Michael Annett will always be in our hearts. Our thoughts are with the Annett family at this time. READ MORE ON MOTOR RACING "Rest in peace MA." JR Motorsports, co-owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller,also paid tribute to Annett. They said: "Our…...

58+ min ago (640+ words) Dale Earnhardt Sr.s long-awaited Daytona 500 win back in 1998, sealed after 19 seasons of near misses and heartbreak, remains one of the sports timeless coronations. Fans witnessed history, the No. 3 crew soaked in a moment they had chased for nearly two decades, and Larry McReynolds stood in the middle of it all, taking it in like a man who had finally reached the summit after climbing through fog. Even now, the veteran crew chief speaks of that day with the cadence of someone reliving a memory carved in stone. Dirty Mo Media recently resurfaced the iconic moment by sharing a clip in which McReynolds revisits the victory through his own eyes, recounting each emotional beat as if the checkered flag had dropped yesterday. He described the atmosphere as overwhelming, recalling how Dale Sr.s intensity briefly gave way to a rare,…...

59+ min ago (469+ words) The racer could reach an unwanted personal record on Sunday LEWIS HAMILTON has opened up on his plans to shake up his team after a nightmare season in Formula One. The legendary British driver has had a tough time of things since making the switch to Ferrari ahead of the 2025 season. But he is yet to secure a podium heading into the last race of the season on Sunday, which could spell the first time he has ever failed to podium in an F1 campaign. The 40-year-old finished 12th at the Qatar Grand Prix last weekend, and has exited qualifying in the first round at both the last races. But Hamilton has opened up on his approach to setting himself up for a better campaign next year, telling Sky Sports: "It's not actually a straightforward process. "We are obviously testing next week…...