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These two Jeeps are beach-body ready. Although some parts of the country are still covered in snow and others battling bitter cold, Spring Break is right around the corner. That's why earlier this week, Jeep reintroduced its tropical Islander moniker – first used in 1988 – for special versions of the Renegade and Wrangler . The two Jeeps wear custom paint, sport special features, and are ready to hit the beach, weather permitting. The Wrangler uses the Sport S trim as its base (both two- and four-door models) and comes with Islander-specific exterior cues like 17-inch Rubicon wheels, a "Tiki Bob" hood decal, and a white three-piece hardtop roof. Plus buyers get the choice of ten paint options, like the Chief Blue pictured here, or other fun shades like Snazzberry, Firecracker Red, and Hellayella. Inside, the Wrangler Islander sports cloth black seats with a Ceramic White mid-bolster and an embroidered Islander logo with Surf Blue accent stitching. A … [Read more...] about Jeep Wrangler, Renegade Islander Return In Time For Spring Break

The Boost Mobile boss has been a long-time backer of Courtney, but upped his support of the 2010 champion during a difficult 2020 campaign. That included the short-lived Team Sydney adventure , as well as the lifeline deal mid-way through the season to grab the fourth seat at Tickford Racing . Despite not testing the Tickford Mustang once before his first race, and effectively learning on the fly across the remainder of the season, Courtney was able to bank 12 Top 10 finishes, including a second at Hidden Valley. While impressive given the circumstances, Adderton is expecting more this time around given Courtney will have a full pre-season under his belt. "We really didn't have a lot of chance to prepare [in 2020]," Adderton said. "I think JC's got a better chance this year. He knows the car. His first test day [last year] was a race, which is always hard. "You want to test the car and get to learn it, but he built up speed. "But it's a big year, and … [Read more...] about Courtney expected to ‘step up’ in second Tickford season

The experienced pit reporter split with Supercars Media late last year, ahead of a new broadcast deal for the touring car series.She's now set to spend 2021 covering two-wheel motor racing, Crehan joining the ASBK TV team alongside Steve Martin, Phil Harlum and Mark Bracks.“I’m thrilled to be joining the ASBK team in 2021,” said Crehan. “For the last 10 or so years I’ve been involved in motorsport, mostly running up and down the pitlane with the Supercars, but now it’s time to have some fun with two wheels and the ASBK paddock. "I’ve been a fan of two-wheels for a long time. I’ve known a few of the guys and girls in the ASBK paddock for a long time including Wayne Maxwell who is friends with my husband [Will Davison], and Troy Herfoss, who I have followed closely due to his off-track training. It’s great to see Brent Stephens join the paddock as a mechanic, as I’ve known him for a long time and it’s great to have some … [Read more...] about Crehan makes Superbikes TV switch

The Italian manufacturer will complete a two-day test at the Spanish Grand Prix venue between the Qatar race and MotoGP’s trip to the Americas for the events in Argentina and the United States.However, to preserve its allocation of five test days per year with race riders, it will only use test rider Michele Pirro on the first day.Lorenzo and Dovizioso will then take over for the second day, Ducati sporting director Paolo Ciabatti confirmed to Motorsport.com. Ducati has traditionally been competitive in Qatar, and relatively strong at Termas de Rio Hondo and Austin, but has struggled at the low-grip Jerez, the first European race on the calendar on May 7. The additional test comes at a time where Ducati is looking to improve the turning characteristics of its Desmosedici GP17, as well as get new recruit Lorenzo up to speed after two troubled tests at Sepang and Phillip Island. From the editor, read also: What we learned from the Phillip Island MotoGP test … [Read more...] about Ducati schedules in-season Jerez test for after Qatar

Ferrari Driver Academy members Mick Schumacher, Callum Ilott and Robert Shwarztman are all in contention for the 2020 FIA F2 championship title.All three were given test mileage at Fiorano on Wednesday at the wheel of the 2018 Ferrari SF71H, with Shwarztman running his first ever F1 laps.Schumacher and Ilott will gain further experience when they take part in FP1 at the Nurburgring for Alfa Romeo and Haas respectively, while Shwarztman will take his turn on Friday in Abu Dhabi. The young driver test that follows the race weekend at Yas Island presents another opportunity for all three. Schumacher currently leads Illott in the F2 championship by 22 points with two race weekends to come in Bahrain, while Shwarztman lies fifth, 51 points adrift of the lead but still in with a mathematical shot at the title.Some sources have indicated that Schumacher has been guaranteed a graduation if he finishes in the top three in the championship, but the fact that Ilott has also been given an early … [Read more...] about Young driver logjam “not a headache” for Ferrari