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Ferrari F8 Tributo first drive: A worthy successor; Empire Hill Climb: Complete results from a great day on the hill; SPOILERS: NASCAR, IMSA, NHRA and more

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Monday, September 16 2019
Car Reviews

Ferrari F8 Tributo first drive: Even more fun than the 488

The Tributo is the evolution of the 488 GTB, which itself was the culmination of V8-powered Ferrari sports cars leading all the way back to the 1975 308, all tested and perfected here at the Fiorano circuit.

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Empire HIll Climb

2019 Empire Hill Climb: Complete race results

Want to know who took the top honors at this year's Empire Hill Climb? Well, the numbers are finally in, and we have a winner: Robert Meyer and his 2003 Chevrolet Corvette.

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Car Life

Facing My Newfound Track Day Fears at Gridlife South

On Saturday afternoon at Road Atlanta, I tucked in behind a nameless, faceless driver. Behind the waving Michelin Man banner, the sky was a churning gray mass, and humidity of distant rain choked the air. It would be the first time I’d ridden around a track in anger. Only once had I driven on Road Atlanta, and that was a lunchtime parade lap where I was in line behind Dodge pickup trucks and minivans.

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Store

Don’t snap: Lang Tools snap ring pliers will help you keep it together (literally)

If you’re a hobbyist or work in your home garage, you’re probably not going to run into snap rings or C-clips daily. But when you do, you'd better be prepared with a good set of snap ring pliers. 

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Car News

Vision Mercedes Simplex: 120 years ago, reimagined

Mercedes-Benz calls the Vision Simplex a sculpture. It takes the general shape of the nearly 120-year-old creation and adds a fun mix of futuristic lighting and wheels, with a classic-shape steering wheel and a bench seat for two. 

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Podcast

The ‘Autoweek Podcast’ Ep. 74: F1 at Monza, previews for NASCAR playoffs and Empire Hill Climb

On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” host Rory Carroll talks with Mike Pryson, Jimmy Pelizzari and Wesley Wren about the latest in racing, from grassroots events to Formula 1. Kicking off the show, the gang discusses Charles Leclerc’s second straight win, this one at Monza. The team also talks about Sebastian Vettel’s spin and Lewis Hamilton’s mistakes.

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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup

Martin Truex Jr. wins Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs opener at Las Vegas

It had been almost three months since Martin Truex Jr. last raised a trophy, and while others may have wondered about his No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota team’s Playoff potential, this team never wavered in its confidence or pursuit.

 

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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup

Kyle Busch frustrated to finish 19th after contact with drivers who 'haven't won in Late Models ... and don't know where to go'

The top-seeded contender is still in good shape to advance to the second round in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.

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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup

NASCAR Playoffs outlook after Las Vegas

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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup

NASCAR's new rules package results in new rules of engagement

The younger generation is tired of being accused of "racing too hard" because they have to when track position means more than ever before.

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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup

NASCAR 2004 Cup champion Kurt Busch calls 'Blink of an Eye' documentary 'an amazing insight'

Current NASCAR driver and 2004 series champion Kurt Busch finished 41st as a rookie in the fateful 2001 Daytona 500. He remembers Dale Earnhardt and the day the sport lost its biggest star.

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IMSA

IMSA shocker: Jordan Taylor expected to replace Corvette’s Jan Magnussen in 2020

In a move that has reportedly been in the works for two months, veteran Corvette driver Jan Magnussen is expected to be out of the ride he has had for 16 years in the IMSA series, replaced by Jordan Taylor, 28, who is moving from his family-owned No. 10 Cadillac Prototype.

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IMSA

Dane Cameron, Juan Pablo Montoya take Penske Acura to IMSA DPi win in Monterey

This was a statement win for No. 6 Acura Team Penske ARX-05 co-drivers Dane Cameron and Juan Pablo Montoya.

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IMSA

Dirk Mueller, Joey Hand and Ford find GTLM victory lane at Laguna Seca for first time in a year

Dirk Mueller and Joey Hand took out more than a year’s worth of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship frustration with a dominant GT Le Mans (GTLM) class victory Sunday in the Monterey SportsCar Championship Powered by McLaren.

 

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IMSA

Brandon Gdovic, Conor Daly complete weekend sweep in Lamborghini Super Trofeo at Laguna Seca

The marine fog layer over WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca lifted just in time Sunday morning to reveal a thrilling final domestic round in Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America.

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IMSA

Winward Mercedes-AMG earns first IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Victory at Laguna Seca

Winward Racing is now a winning team in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge.

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NHRA

NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway: Sunday results, updated standings

It’s been more than a year since Jack Beckman parked his Infinite Hero Foundation Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car in an NHRA winner’s circle, but on Sunday at the 35th annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil he came out on top.

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World Rally Championship

Sébastien Ogier back in WRC title hunt after victory in Turkey

Sébastien Ogier led a Citroën Racing one-two finish at Rally Turkey on Sunday afternoon to reignite his hopes of a seventh straight FIA World Rally Championship title.

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NASCAR Xfinity

NASCAR Vegas Xfinity race results: Tyler Reddick gambles on fuel to win

Tyler Reddick and his Richard Childress Racing Team gambled and hit the jackpot at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Saturday evening – taking a chance on fuel mileage; racing just hard enough and simultaneously saving just enough fuel to hold off Christopher Bell by .738-seconds in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rhino Pro Truck Outfitters 300.

 

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NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series

NASCAR Truck Las Vegas race results: Austin Hill wins as Round of 6 is set

Austin Hill took the lead from Ross Chastain with 11 laps to go in Friday’s NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series World of Westgate 200 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and never looked back.

 

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Empire HIll Climb

2019 Empire Hill Climb driver profile: Brian Blaine turned parts car into a hillclimber

Blaine bought his hillclimb mobile from a friend of a friend who needed to get rid of his parts car.

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NASCAR

Ty Gibbs dominates at Salem for second career ARCA victory

Ty Gibbs scored a dominant victory in Saturday night's ARCA Menards Series Kentuckiana Ford Dealers Fall Classic 200 at Salem Speedway.

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