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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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InterviewsOff Road

INTERVIEW: Rodrigo Ampudia recounts "confidence booster" San Felipe 250 win

By Justin Nguyen
April 15, 2023
9 Mins read

11 days after his San Felipe 250 win, Rodrigo Ampudia spoke with The Checkered Flag about the race’s difficulty, the development of Can-Am’s programme, and racing in Ken Block’s memory.

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Dakar

Kirsten Landman resumes training after pulmonary embolism diagnosis

By Justin Nguyen
April 15, 2023
2 Mins read
Kirsten Landman, who completed the Dakar Rally in Malle Moto, can resume her training and riding after spending the last 3 months undergoing treatment for a pulmonary embolism.
World Rally-Raid Championship

Red Bull GasGas duo returns for Sonora

By Justin Nguyen
April 15, 2023
1 Mins read
After both missed the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge due to injuries, Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland and Daniel Sanders are back in action at the Sonora Rally.
NASCAR Truck Series

Corey Heim wins rain-shortened Martinsville Truck fiasco

By Justin Nguyen
April 15, 2023
2 Mins read
The NASCAR Truck Series tried to race in wet conditions at Martinsville, though drama fell in dry conditions instead as half the race ran under caution and Corey Heim walked away with the win after rain returned.
Stadium SUPER Trucks

Robby Gordon leads SST Long Beach qualifying

By Justin Nguyen
April 14, 2023
1 Mins read
For the third year in a row, Robby Gordon is the Stadium Super Trucks’ Fastest Qualifier at Long Beach.
Off Road

Scout Race Terra to run Mexican 1000

By Justin Nguyen
April 14, 2023
2 Mins read
When Sean Barber’s 1976 Scout Terra hits the Mexican 1000, it will be the first time a Scout factory-backed entry raced in Baja California since 1982.
NASCAR Whelen Euro Series

Eurolegend Cup to debut as Euro Series support in 2023

By Justin Nguyen
April 14, 2023
2 Mins read
The Eurolegend Cup, a new legends car championship, will support the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series with the champion earning free registration for the 2024 NWES season.
DakarWorld Rally-Raid Championship

Jatin Jain, Sebastian Olarte pursuing Dakar 2024 ticket at Sonora

By Justin Nguyen
April 13, 2023
1 Mins read
Team Diespro will field bikes for Sebastián Olarte and Jatin Jain at the Sonora Rally in the Road to Dakar programme, in which the best finisher can earn free entry into the 2024 Dakar Rally.
World Rally-Raid Championship

Sunier returns to Kove for Sonora, joined by Neels Theric and Mike Johnson

By Justin Nguyen
April 13, 2023
2 Mins read
After finishing the Dakar Rally, Sunier will remain with Kove Moto for the Sonora Rally. Joining him and new factory rider Neels Theric will be the American rally veteran Mike Johnson.
Stadium SUPER Trucks

Robert Stout picks up Injector Dynamics for 2023 SST season

By Justin Nguyen
April 13, 2023
1 Mins read
While his longtime partnership with Lucas Oil has ended, Robert Stout has acquired backing from Injector Dynamics ahead of his third season in the Stadium Super Trucks.
NASCAR Truck Series

Stephen Mallozzi joins AM Racing for Martinsville Trucks

By Justin Nguyen
April 13, 2023
1 Mins read
After making his début last year, Stephen Mallozzi will return to the NASCAR Truck Series at Martinsville with AM Racing.
NASCAR Cup Series

Zane Smith to drive RWR #51 at Martinsville

By Justin Nguyen
April 13, 2023
1 Mins read
Reigning NASCAR Truck Series champion Zane Smith will drive the #51 for Rick Ware Racing in the Cup race at Martinsville, replacing the suspended Cody Ware.
DakarETCCFIA World Rally Championship

Rally champion Tihomir Filipovic dies at 67

By Justin Nguyen
April 13, 2023
1 Mins read
Tihomir Filipović, Croatian star in rally and hillclimbing in the 1980s and 1990s who also raced in touring cars and Dakar, passed away Wednesday from illness. He was 67.
NASCAR Cup Series

Chase Elliott returning at Martinsville

By Justin Nguyen
April 12, 2023
1 Mins read
After missing 6 races with a broken leg, Chase Elliott will make his return to the NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville.
NASCAR Cup SeriesOff Road

Newly greenlit Infantry Squad Vehicle has motorsport genes

By Justin Nguyen
April 12, 2023
3 Mins read
The Infantry Squad Vehicle, newly approved by the U.S. Army for full-rate production, was built with leadership from NASCAR team Hendrick Motorsports and off-road testing by Chad Hall Racing.
Dakar

Maha Al-Hamali plans Dakar Rally debut in 2024

By Justin Nguyen
April 12, 2023
1 Mins read
Maha Al-Hamali, currently 2nd in the FIA Middle East Cross-Country Bajas T4 standings, will make her Dakar Rally début in 2024.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Corey Heim making Xfinity debut at Dover

By Justin Nguyen
April 12, 2023
2 Mins read
NASCAR Truck regular Corey Heim will compete in the Xfinity Series for the first time at Dover with Sam Hunt Racing.
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