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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 Truck Series

Tyler Ankrum, Jack Wood migrate to McAnally-Hilgemann for 2024 Truck Series

By Justin Nguyen
December 9, 2023
2 Mins read

Tyler Ankrum is once again a Chevrolet driver as he moves to McAnally-Hilgemann Racing for the 2024 NASCAR Truck Series. Jack Wood will also race part-time in a fourth truck.

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NASCAR Truck Series

Timmy Hill reverts to full-time Truck schedule in 2024

By Justin Nguyen
December 9, 2023
1 Mins read
After racing part-time in 2023, Timmy Hill will once again run the full NASCAR Truck Series calendar in 2024 for his family-run team.
MotoGPNASCAR Cup Series

Trackhouse Racing Team entering MotoGP in 2024

By Justin Nguyen
December 9, 2023
1 Mins read
NASCAR Cup Series team Trackhouse Racing will become a MotoGP team in 2024 as they partner with Aprilia to field bikes for Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez.
Dakar

Javi Vega not being scored in 2024 Dakar Rally as he remains in Malle Moto

By Justin Nguyen
December 8, 2023
1 Mins read
After finishing second in Malle Moto at the 2023 Dakar Rally, Javi Vega will not be classified by the ASO in 2024 for returning to the class instead of moving to Rally2, though he plans to race anyway.
Extreme E

Extreme H, F1, FIA create Hydrogen Working Group

By Justin Nguyen
December 8, 2023
2 Mins read
Ahead of Extreme H’s inaugural season in 2025, the series has joined forces with the FIA and Formula One to form the Hydrogen Working Group to oversee hydrogen part development.
Circuit News

Romain Dumas sets altitude record in e-fuel Porsche 911

By Justin Nguyen
December 8, 2023
2 Mins read
Dakar Rally and Le Mans ace Romain Dumas piloted a modified Porsche 911 up the west ridge of the Ojos del Salado volcano, setting the altitude world record.
Off Road

Crandon rejoins Championship Off-Road, Race for Kyle Cup created

By Justin Nguyen
December 7, 2023
2 Mins read
After defecting to the AOE Pro Series only for it to not materialise for 2024, Crandon has returned to the Championship Off-Road calendar. Antigo will host a memorial race for Kyle LeDuc.
Dakar

Matthias Walkner to miss 2024 Dakar Rally after breaking leg in training crash

By Justin Nguyen
December 7, 2023
2 Mins read
While training in the U.S. for the 2024 Dakar Rally, Matthias Walkner fell and broke his left tibia, fibula, and ankle joint, forcing hospitalisation and him out of taking part in the race.
24 Hours of Le MansNASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR wins Dino Toso Racecar Aerodynamicist of the Year Award for Le Mans programme

By Justin Nguyen
December 7, 2023
1 Mins read
NASCAR’s R&D engineers received the Dino Toso Racecar Aerodynamicist of the Year Award for their successful 24 Hours of Le Mans entry.
Dakar

KH-7 Ecovergy's 2024 hydrogen truck introduces HVO

By Justin Nguyen
December 7, 2023
2 Mins read
After using a 50/50 mix of hydrogen and diesel in 2023, KH-7 Epsilon Team’s MAN truck will switch to hydrogen and hydrotreated vegetable oil for the 2024 Dakar Rally
Extreme E

ABT CUPRA departing Extreme E

By Justin Nguyen
December 7, 2023
2 Mins read
After three seasons, ABT CUPRA XE will end their Extreme E programme to focus on Formula E, though they are keeping the door open for a potential Extreme H entry.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Dawson Cram joining JD Motorsports for full 2024 Xfinity season

By Justin Nguyen
December 6, 2023
1 Mins read
Dawson Cram, who used to work for JD Motorsports as a mechanic, will rejoin the team as a driver for the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series season.
Dakar

Olympic medalist Marco Aurelio Fontana set for Africa Eco Race debut

By Justin Nguyen
December 6, 2023
1 Mins read
Marco Aurelio Fontana, the 2012 Summer Olympics bronze medalist in cross-country cycling, has since started dabbling in cross-country rally rider and will enter the 2024 Africa Eco Race.
Circuit NewsMotorcycles

FIM ban on Russians, Belarusians to continue into 2024

By Justin Nguyen
December 6, 2023
2 Mins read
As Moscow’s three-day war on Ukraine extends into its 651st day, its riders as well as Minsk’s will remain barred from competing in FIM-sanctioned events through at least the start of 2024.
Dakar

HoleShot Competition to race hydrogen/diesel truck in 2024 Dakar Classic

By Justin Nguyen
December 6, 2023
2 Mins read
HoleShot Compétition’s MAN L90 driven by Alexandre Lemeray will feature a HydraGEN HG1 unit that turns it into a hybrid hydrogen/diesel vehicle for the 2024 Dakar Classic.
DakarWorld Rally-Raid Championship

CFMOTO Thunder Racing Team to run nearly full 2024 W2RC

By Justin Nguyen
December 6, 2023
1 Mins read
After running two rounds of the 2023 World Rally-Raid Championship, CFMOTO Thunder Racing Team will elevate to four of five in 2024 including their maiden Dakar Rally.
World Rally-Raid Championship

Luciano Benavides: "I've been getting stronger and stronger in every race"

By Justin Nguyen
December 5, 2023
2 Mins read
As the World Rally-Raid Champion for RallyGP, Luciano Benavides was among 58 champions honoured at the 2023 FIM Awards in Liverpool this past weekend.
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