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Justin Nguyen

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Justin is not an off-road racer, but he writes about it for The Checkered Flag.
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NASCAR Xfinity Series

Jesse Iwuji, Emmitt Smith form Xfinity team

By Justin Nguyen
August 22, 2021
3 Mins read

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Jesse Iwuji and legendary NFL running back Emmitt Smith have joined forces to form Jesse Iwuji Motorsports, a team that will race full-time in 2022 with Iwuji as driver.

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IndyCar

Bommarito 500 sees Josef Newgarden victory, major championship shake-up

By Justin Nguyen
August 22, 2021
2 Mins read
Josef Newgarden led 138 of 260 laps to win for the third time at Gateway, while the NTT IndyCar standings now has a new championship leader as Patricio O’Ward finished second to take the top spot away from Alex Palou.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

A.J. Allmendinger continues magical week with New Holland 250 win

By Justin Nguyen
August 22, 2021
2 Mins read
Six days after winning the NASCAR Cup race at the Indianapolis Road Course, A.J. Allmendinger held off Brandon Jones to win the Xfintiy race at Michigan and further entrench himself in the championship fight.
NASCAR Truck Series

Sheldon Creed dominates Truck playoff opener, wins Toyota 200

By Justin Nguyen
August 21, 2021
4 Mins read
In a race marred by a power outage and multiple playoff drivers being taken out, Sheldon Creed dominated the NASCAR Truck playoff opener at Gateway.
NASCAR Cup Series

"Super Sub" Josh Berry filling in for Corey LaJoie at Michigan

By Justin Nguyen
August 20, 2021
1 Mins read
For the fifth time in 2021, Josh Berry will be a substitute driver as he fills in for Corey LaJoie in Sunday’s Cup race at Michigan while LaJoie is out due to COVID-19 protocol.
IndyCarNASCAR

Bob Jenkins, Voice of the Indy 500, dies at 73

By Justin Nguyen
August 9, 2021
2 Mins read
Bob Jenkins, who defined many racing fans’ childhoods throughout the 1980s and 1990s in NASCAR and IndyCar, has passed away after battling cancer. He was 73.
IndyCar

Christian Lundgaard to make IndyCar debut at Indy for RLL

By Justin Nguyen
August 9, 2021
2 Mins read
Formula 2 driver Christian Lundgaard will race in the IndyCar Series for the first time on Saturday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.
NASCAR Cup Series

Kyle Larson wins second road race of 2021 at Watkins Glen

By Justin Nguyen
August 9, 2021
4 Mins read
Kyle Larson held off Hendrick team-mate Chase Elliott to win for the fifth time in 2021 and second on a road course. He is now tied with Denny Hamlin for the NASCAR Cup Series points lead.
IndyCar

Marcus Ericsson soars to chaotic Music City GP win

By Justin Nguyen
August 9, 2021
3 Mins read
Despite going airbourne after contact with Sébastien Bourdais, Marcus Ericsson survived an inaugural Music City Grand Prix plagued by numerous incidents to claim his second IndyCar victory.
Stadium SUPER Trucks

Robert Stout scores first SST win in Nashville Race 2

By Justin Nguyen
August 8, 2021
3 Mins read
Stadium Super Trucks rookie Robert Stout, fresh off his 100th racing career podium in Race 1 at Nashville, broke through in Race 2 for his maiden series win.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Ty Gibbs wins Skrewball 200, 3rd NXS win in 10 career starts

By Justin Nguyen
August 8, 2021
2 Mins read
Ty Gibbs continues to show his stuff as he held off A.J. Allmendinger to win his third NASCAR Xfinity Series race in just his tenth career start.
Stadium SUPER Trucks

Robby Gordon fends off Brabham, Stout for SST Nashville Race 1 win

By Justin Nguyen
August 8, 2021
3 Mins read
Despite Matt Brabham and Robert Stout’s best efforts on the final lap, they could not get by Robby Gordon as he scored the first Stadium Super Trucks win at Nashville.
NASCAR Truck Series

Austin Hill wins lightning-shortened United Rentals 176 to close Truck regular season

By Justin Nguyen
August 7, 2021
3 Mins read
Austin Hill, driving the United Rentals truck, won the United Rentals 176. The race, the first for the NASCAR Trucks at Watkins Glen since 2000, was shortened due to lightning and finalised the playoff grid.
Stadium SUPER Trucks

Matt Brabham once again dominates SST qualifying at Nashville

By Justin Nguyen
August 7, 2021
1 Mins read
Matt Brabham is once again the Stadium Super Trucks’ Fastest Qualifier after setting the best time in the inaugural trip to Nashville. After four race weekends, he is still the only driver to win the FQ award.
NASCAR Whelen Euro SeriesNASCAR Xfinity Series

Giorgio Maggi joins MBM for Xfinity Indy RC, becomes first Swiss NASCAR national driver

By Justin Nguyen
August 6, 2021
2 Mins read
EuroNASCAR PRO driver Giorgio Maggi aims to make his Xfinity début at Indianapolis for MBM Motorsports. He is the first Swiss driver to run a NASCAR American race, and his team-mate will be EuroNASCAR points leader Loris Hezemans.
NASCAR Truck Series

Lawless Alan joins Niece for limited slate in Truck playoffs

By Justin Nguyen
August 5, 2021
1 Mins read
Lawless Alan will run a part-time NASCAR Truck schedule for Niece Motorsports beginning with the playoff opener at Darlington.
NASCAR Truck Series

A.J. Allmendinger to run first Truck race since 2008 after Chase Purdy positive test

By Justin Nguyen
August 5, 2021
1 Mins read
A.J. Allmendinger will run his first NASCAR Truck race since 2008 this Saturday at Watkins Glen as a substitute driver for Chase Purdy, who tested positive for COVID-19.
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