Listen to this article The suburban Melbourne circuit will play host to three 110-kilometre sprint races with the running spread across three days. Friday will feature two practice sessions, one for the primary drivers and another dedicated to Bathurst 1000 co-drivers. That will mark the only official co-driver session before the Great Race weekend kicks off in early October. On Saturday there is a third practice session ahead of a three-part qualifying session that will see the first five rows for Race 1 determined by a Top 10 Shootout. That opening race will the be held on Saturday evening. On Sunday there are two 10-minute qualifying sessions to set the grids for the remaining two sprint races. The tyre bank will be limited to five sets of the Dunlop super soft from the beginning of Saturday qualifying onwards. Shane van Gisbergen heads into the weekend as the overwhelming favourite, given his Triple Eight squad has won the last seven races at Sandown. … [Read more...] about 2022 Supercars Sandown SuperSprint – Start time, how to watch, channel & more
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Reynolds refutes co-driver switch claim
Listen to this article Grove Racing announced its Bathurst 1000 pairings earlier this week, confirming that Reynolds will partner Porsche factory driver Campbell, while Super2 regular Payne will be paired with Lee Holdsworth . That came as somewhat of a surprise given it had long been expected that Payne would be with Reynolds and Campbell in the Holdsworth car. However, when asked why the switch happened, Reynolds refuted that a decision had ever been made on driver pairings. He said it was always left open until a final decision was made by the team in recent weeks. Reynolds also said he would have been happy with either of the 'Matts' as his co-driver for the Great Race, although conceded that he is a better physical fit with Campbell rather than Payne. "At the start of the year everyone assumed things but there was nothing determined in terms of which of the Matts we would be paired with," he said. "I think they only got together recently to decide what was … [Read more...] about Reynolds refutes co-driver switch claim
Max Verstappen thinks father Jos is ‘crazy’ as he makes WRC debut
As he debuts in the World Rally Championship, Jos Verstappen says his son Max Verstappen has taken a keen interest, but thinks he is “crazy”. Jos, who began his rallying ventures around a year and a half ago, is now in the midst of by far his biggest challenge yet as the tackles the WRC’s Ypres Rally in Belgium in a Rally2 Citreon C3, having competed in the car previously during this year’s Belgian Rally Championship. Before taking up rallying Jos completed an extensive career of circuit racing, which included 106 starts in Formula 1 and two podium finishes. His son Max Verstappen is the reigning Formula 1 World Champion and looks set to claim back-to-back titles, currently leading the Drivers’ Championship by 80 points with nine rounds to go. But alongside his Formula 1 focus, Max has built up an interest in rallying and is in touch with his dad daily as he contests his first WRC event. “He thinks I’m crazy,” Jos said with a smile, as per Motorsport.com. “But he … [Read more...] about Max Verstappen thinks father Jos is ‘crazy’ as he makes WRC debut
‘House of the Dragon’ is ‘Game of Thrones’ with more wigs, less grandeur
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 6 "Game of Thrones" trumpeted its continental scope at the start of every episode with its roving opening credits. Ever-stirring no matter how uninspired or unsatisfying the medieval fantasy drama could get, they swept across a mechanical miniature of the Seven Kingdoms and the lands beyond, evincing the loose federation's tenuousness and grandeur, as well as the ingenuity and care required to keep the realm from entropy and collapse. Three years after that series's (widely derided) finale, Westeros, the Europe-like landmass on which the Seven Kingdoms sit, returns in a reduced new form. Created by book author George R.R. Martin and Ryan Condal, "House of the Dragon" (premiering Sunday) is set 200 years before the original show, and comparatively diminutive in scale. Based on parts of Martin's "Fire & Blood" novel, the initially rocky prequel series dives into the … [Read more...] about ‘House of the Dragon’ is ‘Game of Thrones’ with more wigs, less grandeur
Endurance sports make a life-changing update for nonbinary athletes
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 5 It would be easy to look at professional triathlete Rach McBride and assume they always feel at home at a starting line. They've placed at world championship races, won Ironman 70.3 (half Ironman) races and conquered the field at gravel cycling races. But until last year, that wasn't the case. Despite a long, impressive list of titles and accomplishments, McBride (they/them), a 44-year-old Canadian, always felt a bit out of place when lining up. At the 2021 Big Sugar Gravel race in Arkansas, however, everything changed. Big Sugar was the first event in which McBride had the opportunity to race in a nonbinary category. The event, says McBride, was nothing short of life-changing. "For a person outside the gender binary, it can be really dysphoric to have to check an 'M' or 'F' box on a registration form, be misgendered at a start or finish line, to have to use gendered … [Read more...] about Endurance sports make a life-changing update for nonbinary athletes
Busy this summer? 5 seasonal self-care tips to keep you healthy
(BPT) - As summer heats up with travel plans, social gatherings and lots of good food, it can be challenging to stick to a wellness routine. However, practicing self-care doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. To ensure your body is supported and thriving throughout all of your summer activities, check out these five simple self-care tips. 1. Move your body According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults should get 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week. That may sound overwhelming, but when you spread it out from Monday through Friday, you’d spend about 30 minutes a day moving your body. Keep in mind, staying active is even more manageable if you commit to movement you actually enjoy, so feel free to switch up your movement to find what works best for you and your body. Start your morning with a gentle yoga session, go for an evening stroll around the neighborhood or go for a longer bike ride on the weekend if you’re short on time … [Read more...] about Busy this summer? 5 seasonal self-care tips to keep you healthy
IndyCar at World Wide Technology Raceway – weekend schedule
Listen to this article All times local (Central) Friday, August 19 8.00-9.00am – Indy Pro 2000 first test session 9.15-9.45am – Vintage Indy cars first session 10.00-10.30am – USAC Silver Crown first practice 10.45-11.30am – Indy Pro 2000 second test session 12.00-1.00pm – NTT IndyCar Series first practice – Peacock Premium 1.15-1.45pm – USAC Silver Crown second practice 2.10-3.00pm – Indy Lights first practice 3.15-4.15pm – NTT IndyCar Series qualifying – Peacock Premium 4.30-5.00pm – USAC Silver Crown second practice 5.15-5.45pm – Indy Lights qualifying 6.00-6.30pm – IndyCar “high-line” practice for nine cars – Peacock Premium 6.45-7.45pm – NTT IndyCar Series final practice – Peacock Premium 8.30 – USAC Silver Crown race (80 laps) Saturday, August 20 9.00-9.30am – Vintage Indy cars second session 9.45-10.15am – Indy Pro 2000 first practice 11.45am-12.15pm – Indy Pro 2000 qualifying 1.15-1.45pm – Vintage Indy … [Read more...] about IndyCar at World Wide Technology Raceway – weekend schedule
Behind every Trader Joe’s sign is a working artist who painted it
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 Growing up, Zoe Terrell dreamed of becoming an artist - she sketched scenes from her local farmers market and even won drawing competitions in her native South Korea. But she eventually learned what many creative people know too well. "My dad was like, 'Well, drawing is not going to feed you,' " Terrell says. So she studied education in college and, after moving to the United States in 2008, taught Korean - that is, until a curious job listing caught her eye. An ocean away, Terrell called her dad with surprising news: "Hey, guess what, Dad? Now, drawing is going to feed me," she recalls with a laugh. Terrell is one of hundreds of sign artists employed by grocery store Trader Joe's. You probably know the idiosyncratic chain for its eccentric snacks and peppy cashiers, but that festive atmosphere extends to the stores' interior design, too: Each of the 500-plus outposts has custom, … [Read more...] about Behind every Trader Joe’s sign is a working artist who painted it
Eat of the Week: Vietnamese steak and eggs at a Montrose coffee shop that can do it all
Every Friday, Chron's food team shares a standout dish from their experiences dining out during the week. Follow along to see why we love these Houston eats. The eat: Blacksmith's Vietnamese steak and eggs ($15) I am constantly battling the challenge of finding a coffee shop where I love both the coffee and the food menu. Some places have a brew I can't live without, but a sad version of avocado toast, and others have the breakfast tacos I need in my life, but a lackluster coffee bar. And don't get me started on an only-pastry program—this coffee addict needs a savory bite. Despite the plethora of coffee shops in every neighborhood around town, I find myself returning time and time again to Blacksmith in Montrose, where both the eats and drinks have been unparalleled for 10 years, thanks to longtime coffee guru David Buehrer, and talented chef Erin Smith Feges, who created the shop's opening menu. Here, coffee cups are giant and served scalding hot, because who wants to … [Read more...] about Eat of the Week: Vietnamese steak and eggs at a Montrose coffee shop that can do it all