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25+ min ago (505+ words) Yesterday marked a pivotal moment in the NASCAR charter lawsuit, with Jim France taking the stand as a witness'on the day. Founded over 76 years ago, NASCAR has been privately owned by the France family since its inception, with Bill France Sr.s youngest son currently serving as its head. Last week, the plaintiffs attorney, Jeffery Kessler, portrayed the chairperson as a "brick wall" in negotiations over the new revenue-sharing model. And following his most recent appearance in the jury trial, it looks likely that Kesslers allegations arent fading away anytime soon. Before the latest agreement was signed by 13 teams (with 23XI and Front Row Motorsports refusing to sign), NASCAR spent two years locked in aggressive negotiations with the teams. Ultimately, the deal given to the teams on the eve of the start of the 2024 playoff races'lacked most of the teams requests....

1+ hour, 28+ min ago (504+ words) Only two drivers have more penalty points than Stroll FORMULA ONE star Lance Stroll has been hit with a further penalty days after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Aston Martin star Stroll claimed a tenth-place finish in last Sunday's F1 season finale, which saw Lando Norris crowned world drivers' champion ahead of Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri. Stroll, 27, had finished ninth on the road before he was hit with a five-second penalty for changing direction more than once while defending from Williams' Carlos Sainz. With the time added on to his original classification he was dropped to tenth, but the top ten finish ended a run of eight races without a point. However, days later the FIA have now confirmed an additional punishment for the Canadian driver, who made his F1 debut in 2018. Following review, Stroll was judged to have defended too…...

1+ hour, 40+ min ago (665+ words) Romain Dumas looks ahead to his eponymous team's second campaign of LMP2 competition in Asian Le Mans Series" RD Limited is "more prepared" for its second year in LMP2 competition as it prepares to tackle the upcoming Asian Le Mans Series, although team owner Romain Dumas has stressed it is not "the favorite at all" despite its 2024-25 title near miss. The Ales, France-based team made an immediate impact on its endurance racing debut last year, winning on debut at Sepang and finishing runner-up in the standings with the No. 30 Oreca 07 Gibson shared by Fred Poordad, James Allen and Tristan Vautier. However, after missing out on a coveted auto-invite to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, as well as a spot on the European Le Mans Series entry list, RD has not contested any LMP2 race since the Asian Le Mans Series Abu Dhabi season…...

2+ hour, 13+ min ago (764+ words) The new position will oversee events like the Super Bowl, smaller events in various venues and youth and amateur tournaments that draw participants and their parents. With sports becoming a major driver of special events in Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will hire a chief sports officer and pay that person up to $347,400 a year. LVCVA President and CEO Steve Hill said Tuesday the new executive is expected to be announced soon and the LVCVA board of directors on Tuesday unanimously approved a salary range for the new executive. The LVCVA on Wednesday will name a vice president of sports business development. That executive and the vice president of event operations will report to the chief sports officer, but in the interim, they will report to Hill. The range authorized by the board allows the executive…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago (346+ words) Star Indian racing driver Kush Maini has joined the ART Grand Prix for next year, as he will continue racing in Formula 2 while aspiring for a seat in Formula 1. This will be his fourth successive year in the championship. Maini will thus join F2s most decorated team. Maini joins ART, bringing valuable experience from three seasons in F2, where he notched two victories and seven podiums, highlighted by a standout win in Monaco. Despite finishing 16th in his most recent season, his raw speed and composure have kept him on the radar of top Formula 1 teams." Before his F2 career, Maini was runner-up in the 2020 BRDC British Formula 3 Championship and earned a podium in the 2022 FIA Formula 3 season. This progression has moulded him into a well-rounded driver and ART see him as ready for the next step. "I am very happy to be joining…...

2+ hour, 26+ min ago (571+ words) NASCAR chairman and CEO Jim France testified on Tuesday, the seventh day of an antitrust trial in Charlotte, that he has not budged from his position on granting racing teams permanent charters. Front Row Motorsports and 23XI Racing filed the federal antitrust lawsuit, with the latter team co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and driver Denny Hamlin. The plaintiffs have accused NASCAR of employing anti-competitive tactics to pressure teams into compliance, and France was the final witness called by their attorneys. Plaintiffs' attorney Jeffrey Kessler presented evidence that showed the likes of Joe Gibbs, Rick Hendrick, and Roger Penske had pleaded with France in the past for permanent charters for their teams, similar to other sports franchises. "They're all telling you they need permanent charters, and you said no," Kessler said, prompting France to reply, "We did not do evergreen or…...

3+ hour, 4+ min ago (1110+ words) Newly crowned Formula 1 champion Lando Norris has opened up on the mixed emotions of beating Oscar Piastri to the title, as the McLaren teammates signed off on the 2025 season with their final test runs. The pair went toe-to-toe all year until Red Bull's reigning champion Max Verstappen entered the fray and ultimately finished runner-up. The last weeks of the season proved devastating for Piastri, who first took the lead in the title race in April only to cede the position late in October. Piastri pushed through the disappointment of Abu Dhabi this week to congratulate Norris and his family. But Norris " having fallen short last year, albeit in less dramatic circumstances " said their relationship and the intensity of the 2025 championship made for an awkward aftermath on his side of the divide. "It's one of those things where you don't really…...

3+ hour, 34+ min ago (390+ words) Indian racing driver Kush Maini will continue his pursuit of a Formula 1 future after signing with ART Grand Prix for the 2026 Formula 2 season, marking his fourth consecutive year in the championship. Widely regarded as one of India's brightest motorsport talents, Maini now joins one of F2's most decorated teams in what could become the defining season of his career. Maini arrives at ART with valuable experience already behind him. Across three seasons in F2, he has collected two race wins and seven podiums, including a landmark victory in Monaco that instantly amplified his reputation. While his most recent campaign ended in 16th place, flashes of raw pace and composure ensured he remained firmly on the radar of top teams. Before his F2 journey, Maini finished runner-up in the 2020 BRDC British Formula 3 Championship and secured a podium during the 2022 FIA Formula 3 season. That developmental…...

3+ hour, 40+ min ago (1479+ words) Rocker Steiner finished second in last year's bareback riding standings. Through six rounds at the 2025 National Finals Rodeo, Steiner is eyeing his first title. Bareback rider Rocker Steiner has become one of the most recognizable athletes in all of rodeo. Long hair. Red performance gear. Boot spurs passed on from past champions Larry Mahan and Ty Murray. An outgoing and unfiltered personality. But the weight of coming up one spot short of winning last year's bareback riding title hit Steiner hard after the 2024 National Finals Rodeo. That began a point of self-reflection as Steiner tried to figure out who he was, as he put it. "Last year, I left the locker room (at the Thomas & Mack Center) in the 10th round and whenever I got home, I didn't exactly know who the hell I was or what I was really supposed…...

3+ hour, 42+ min ago (471+ words) organizers of the Rocket Classic announced that Mark Hollis'former athletic director at Michigan State University and current radio host at WJ'will serve as the tournament director for the 2026 edition of the event. Given the uncertainty surrounding the Rocket Classic's future, including speculation that 2026 could be its final playing under the current PGA Tour schedule, Hollis' appointment arrives at a critical moment, making his leadership more than ceremonial. Launched in 2019, the Rocket Classic quickly became a rare hard-charged PGA Tour stop inside a major U.S. city's limits'specifically Detroit. Held at Detroit Golf Club, it stood out for combining big-time golf with urban-community energy. Hollis himself underscored a key point: hosting a PGA Tour event is disruptive for club members, local residents, and the community. "It's like if you had a backyard party and the neighborhood was back there all summer, it has…...