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PREVIEW: Sonsio Grand Prix (Indy Road Course)

By Gabe Perrin

May 10, 2024

3 Mins read

The IndyCar Series begins its biggest month of the season at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course, with this weekend being the standalone road course race at Indy for the first time since 2019.

Helmut Marko Responds to Latest Daniel Ricciardo Rumours

By Joe Briley

May 10, 2024

1 Mins read

Helmut Marko has responded to the latest rumours that Daniel Ricciardo will be replaced before the next race weekend.

Off Road V8 Supercars

Craig Lowndes on Finke debut: "I'm a race driver so I want to try and beat our class, but we've got some stiff competition"

By Justin Nguyen

May 10, 2024

2 Mins read

Supercars legend Craig Lowndes is eager to put the Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Off-Road Racer to the test in his maiden Finke Desert Race and return to off-road competition.

Off Road

Championship Off-Road moves Deadwood date to 2025

By Justin Nguyen

May 9, 2024

1 Mins read

Championship Off-Road’s Black Hills Shootout in South Dakota, originally scheduled to be the final race of 2024, has been postponed to 2025.

FIA WEC

PREVIEW: 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship - TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa

By Ben Huntley

May 9, 2024

3 Mins read

The 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship heads to Belgium for one of the most anticipated events of the season – the 6 Hours of Spa.

Dakar

Kirsten Landman returning to Dakar Rally in 2025

By Justin Nguyen

May 8, 2024

1 Mins read

After skipping the 2024 Dakar Rally as she had not fully recovered from her pulmonary embolism, Kirsten Landman will make her return in 2025, once again racing solo in Malle Moto.

IndyCar Open Wheel

Team Penske suspends multiple officials for the Month of May

By Gabe Perrin

May 7, 2024

2 Mins read

Following an internal review of the penalties assessed to Josef Newgarden, Scott McLaughlin, and Will Power, Team Penske has announced multi-race suspensions for four senior officials in a press release Tuesday morning.

Formula 1

Michael Schumacher cap raffle raises $40,000 for Ukrainian drone

By Justin Nguyen

May 7, 2024

4 Mins read

Michael Schumacher’s 2002 F1 championship-winning cap drummed up over $40,000 to help the 2nd International Legion of Ukraine buy a “GOR” UAV.

World Rally-Raid Championship

Viktor Chytka racing quad again at Riverside Baja

By Justin Nguyen

May 7, 2024

2 Mins read

Viktor Chytka, normally the co-driver for Martin Prokop, will return to his roots when he enters the Central European Zone Cross-Country Rally Championship’s Riverside Baja on a Quad.

Off Road

Larry Ragland retiring from racing

By Justin Nguyen

May 6, 2024

3 Mins read

“Lightning” Larry Ragland, one of the greatest racers in desert racing history, is hanging up his helmet after an illustrious 48-year career. He went out on top by winning the NORRA Mexican 1000’s Historic Truck class.

Formula 1

2024 Miami Grand Prix: Norris Reacts after Maiden F1 Victory

By Joe Briley

May 6, 2024

1 Mins read

Lando Norris reflects on his maiden Formula 1 race win.

World Rally-Raid Championship

European Baja Cup kicks off with attrition-heavy Baja TT Dehesa Extremadura

By Justin Nguyen

May 6, 2024

5 Mins read

Turns out tank training areas aren’t exactly built for Toyota Hiluxes and Can-Am Mavericks to race through them.

Historic Racing Off Road

Menzies, Sutherland three-peat as tragedy overshadows Mexican 1000

By Justin Nguyen

May 5, 2024

6 Mins read

The Mexican 1000 is the Happiest Race on Earth, but the deaths of Brent Yeadon and Johnny Kaiser unfortunately put a damper on the event.

Formula 1

"It's nice to keep people quiet" Says Daniel Ricciardo After P4 Finish in Miami Sprint

By Joe Briley

May 4, 2024

1 Mins read

Daniel Ricciardo reacts to his P4 finish in the Miami Sprint race.

Formula 1

2024 Miami Grand Prix - Verstappen Wins Sprint, Ricciardo Fourth

By Joe Briley

May 4, 2024

2 Mins read

TheCheckeredFlag’s report of the Miami Grand Prix sprint.

Off Road

Legacy, VORRA create Battle Born 1000 for 2025

By Justin Nguyen

May 3, 2024

2 Mins read

The Valley Off Road Racing Association and Legacy Racing Association have joined forces to create the Battle Born 1000, a 1000-mile race through the Nevada desert scheduled for 26–28 June 2025.

World Rally-Raid Championship

Antoine Detourbet to make W2RC debut in Morocco

By Justin Nguyen

May 3, 2024

1 Mins read

Antoine Detourbet, who has competed in events like the Tuareg Rallye and Africa Eco Race, will enter the Rallye du Maroc in October with the hope of making the Dakar Rally.

PREVIEW: Sonsio Grand Prix (Indy Road Course)

Helmut Marko Responds to Latest Daniel Ricciardo Rumours

Craig Lowndes on Finke debut: "I'm a race driver so I want to try and beat our class, but we've got some stiff competition"

Championship Off-Road moves Deadwood date to 2025

PREVIEW: 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship - TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa

Kirsten Landman returning to Dakar Rally in 2025

Team Penske suspends multiple officials for the Month of May

Michael Schumacher cap raffle raises $40,000 for Ukrainian drone

Viktor Chytka racing quad again at Riverside Baja

Larry Ragland retiring from racing

2024 Miami Grand Prix: Norris Reacts after Maiden F1 Victory

European Baja Cup kicks off with attrition-heavy Baja TT Dehesa Extremadura

Menzies, Sutherland three-peat as tragedy overshadows Mexican 1000

"It's nice to keep people quiet" Says Daniel Ricciardo After P4 Finish in Miami Sprint

2024 Miami Grand Prix - Verstappen Wins Sprint, Ricciardo Fourth

Legacy, VORRA create Battle Born 1000 for 2025

Antoine Detourbet to make W2RC debut in Morocco

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A Farewell Message from The Checkered Flag

Irwindale Speedway to close, hosting final events in December

2024 Baja 1000: Wouter-jan Van Dijk set for second attempt

Barbora Holicka, Duckar to fly again at Dakar Classic in 2025

Greg Gilson to race Qatar International Baja on 1980 Honda XLS 125