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Two-times Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato has moved to Chip Ganassi Racing for 2023, downscaling his IndyCar presence to an oval-only programme. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Former Jordan, British American Racing and Super Aguri Formula 1 driver Sato has been racing full-time in IndyCar since 2010, and Ganassi will be his sixth different team in the series. He will drive the number number 11 car at five rounds, including the Indy 500, while Formula 2 graduate Marcus Armstrong will pilot the car at the 12 road and street circuit races. “First of all, I would like to thank Chip and Mike [Hull, managing director] for helping put this all together,” said Sato. The Ganassi organisation “has been at the top of our sport for decades and needless to say, extremely competitive,” Sato continued. “Focusing on the oval races is a new chapter for me but I’m thrilled to have the ability to race with team members and team mates that have won the championships … [Read more...] about Two-time Indy 500 winner Sato joins Ganassi for oval races · RaceFans

Fernando Alonso says winning the ‘Triple Crown’ remains his target following his failure to qualify for this year’s Indianapolis 500. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Yesterday Alonso missed out on a place in the 33-car field for Sunday’s race by less than 0.02mph over a four-lap run . Alonso, who has already won the Monaco Grand Prix and the Le Mans 24 Hours, would become the second driver after Graham Hill to sweep all three races if he takes a victory at Indianapolis. Following yesterday’s setback, the earliest that could now happen is next year. Alonso says he won’t begin considering his options until after his return to Le Mans next month. “Right now I think it’s difficult to make any promise,” said Alonso on Sunday evening at Indianapolis. “It’s just too soon to make decisions. “I don’t know even what I will do after next month’s Le Mans 24 hours, [finishing] my program in the world endurance championship. I wanted to have the 2020 open … [Read more...] about Triple Crown “still a target” for Alonso after Indy 500 blow · RaceFans

We have good news and bad news from the world of sim racing regarding the latest Forza Motorsport title for Xbox Series X/S and PC. In a video announcement, Turn 10 Studios shared all kinds of details for the forthcoming game but a confirmed launch date wasn't among them. That's the bad news. As for the good news, well, that's pretty much everything else . That obviously calls for more explanation, but it's not something handled in a sentence or two so let's start with content. Forza Motorsport will launch with over 500 cars, including more new race cars than any previous title in the franchise. Over 100 cars are completely new to the game, and there are 800 unique upgrades available for customization. These cars will race in 20 locations, five of which are brand new. The first Forza Motorsport teaser from June 2022 revealed two: Hakone in Japan and Kyalami in South Africa. However, our keen Motor1.com eyes may have glimpsed Mid-Ohio in the recent video, though it's not … [Read more...] about Forza Motorsport Will Launch With Over 500 Cars And 20 Tracks

Listen to this article Rick Ware Racing announced Tuesday it had signed Herbst to drive its No. 15 Ford in this year’s Daytona 500 with primary sponsorship from SunnyD, the popular citrus beverage. RWR fields two fulltime entries in the Cup Series, the Nos. 15 and 51 and has two charters, locking both entries into the field each race. Herbst, 24, is currently a full-time driver in the Xfinity Series with Stewart-Haas Racing. In 109 career starts, he has two poles, 17 top-five and 54 top-10 finishes. He finished a career-best 10th in the series standings in 2022. “As a kid, you always dream of being able to race in the Daytona 500, and I’m able to accomplish that with Rick Ware Racing,” said Herbst. “It’s such a big event and for it to be my first Cup start will be a crazy experience. “I’m appreciative to RWR for this opportunity. They’re a team that has a lot of experience in the NASCAR Cup Series, so it’ll be a chance to learn. The Fords have been fast in the Daytona … [Read more...] about Riley Herbst will make NASCAR Cup debut at Daytona 500

Listen to this article The Supercars legend will return to the Supercheap Auto-backed Triple Eight wildcard entry this season, paired with Zane Goddard . This will be the third year of T8's wildcard programme which in 2021 and 2022 was limited to the only long-distance race on the schedule, the Bathurst 1000. While the 2023 programme has been confirmed, as it stands none of the details, including which races it will cover, have been unveiled. That's thought to be because the Supercars Commission is yet to finalise the wildcard rules for the coming season, and therefore no wildcards have been formally approved. The Bathurst 1000 is a lock while there has also been speculation that Goddard could take the wheel of the Supercheap Camaro for a solo round at some point during the season. One event Lowndes is expecting to be part of the programme is the revived Sandown 500 which will return to the schedule as a two-driver race for the first time since 2019. “I think the … [Read more...] about Lowndes expecting Sandown 500 wildcard effort

Ford Motor Company recently updated its plan to fulfill existing customer orders of 2023 model-year Broncos. Central to this effort, it asked dealers to encourage customers of high-demand packages to change their orders. Buyers who agree to modify their orders not only have the best chance of taking delivery of a 2023 Bronco but will receive a $2,500 credit toward their purchase or lease. According to Bronco Nation , the credit is part of the '23MY Bronco Modification Private Offer Program. Customers are eligible for the credit if they have an existing Bronco order and agree to one of the following modifications: Four-door Wildtrak customers switch to a Big Bend, Outer Banks, or Badlands without a Molded-in Color (MIC) hardtop Two or four-door Wildtrak customers switch to a Sasquatch or Lux package Four-door customers remove the MIC hardtop, along with the Sasquatch, and Lux packages Customers with a four-door Bronco on order also cannot switch to a two-door to retain … [Read more...] about Ford Offers Bronco Buyers $2,500 To Change High-Demand Package Orders

I suppose this is a good problem to have if you are an automaker, too much demand for a vehicle.  Of course, a lack of parts is contributing to this also.  In a first for me, Ford is offering $2,500 to customers willing to change their Bronco orders that can be built, or to those willing to buy or order a different Ford product. Ford Memo To Dealers In a memo to dealers last week, Ford, in part, said: Due to unprecedented circumstances, we will not have enough allocation/commodities to build all of the 2023 model unscheduled verified retail orders that are currently in the order bank. Any unscheduled 2023 Bronco with certain constrained commodities may run the risk of not scheduling in the 23 model year. We recognize the importance of taking care of these customers and to increase the likelihood of scheduling during the 2023 model year, Ford is offering an additional incentive to eligible customers who choose to take one of the following actions. Remove all … [Read more...] about Ford Will Pay You $2,500 To Cancel Or Change Your Bronco Order

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia's president is seeking to suspend arrest orders against some of the country's biggest criminal suspects, including at least one individual wanted in the U.S. on narcotics charges, as part of an ambitious plan to dismantle armed groups that have long dominated the countryside. The request to suspend the arrest orders against eight members of the so-called Gulf Clan was made by President Gustavo Petro's peace commissioner in a letter dated Jan. 11 to Colombia's chief prosecutor. Among those on the list are Jobanis Villadiego, also known by his alias “Bad Boy,” who was indicted in Brooklyn federal court in 2015 alongside Dairo Antonio Úsuga, then leader of the Gulf Clan and at the time Colombia's most wanted fugitive. A copy of the letter was provided to The Associated Press by someone close to U.S. law enforcement on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters at the heart of more than two decades of U.S.-Colombia anti-narcotics … [Read more...] about Colombia president asks to stop arrest of narco sought by US

The Ford Mustang has the power to dominate at the drag strip. However, effectively using all those ponies can be challenging for the car. A new video from the CAR YouTube channel reveals that the right competitors – the BMW M240i, Volkswagen Golf R, and Audi RS3 – can capitalize on the Mustang's struggles and ride them to victory. The Golf R packs the smallest engine and the smallest punch of the bunch. Its turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder makes 315 horsepower (235 kW) and 295 pound-feet (400 Newton-meters) of torque, but this race isn't about power. The BMW's turbo 3.0-liter inline-six produces 382 hp (285 kW) and 368 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. The Audi has a turbo 2.5-liter fiver-cylinder making 394 hp (294 kW) and 368 lb-ft. The trio all sport all-wheel drive, which gives them a considerable advantage in this race. Gallery: 2022 BMW M240i: First Drive 33 Photos … [Read more...] about Mustang Fights AWD Onslaught In Drag Race Against RS3, M240i, Golf R