The Thrill of Victory

With the exception of Dan Wheldon (and, possibly, team owners Bryan Herta and Steve Newey), nobody got a bigger thrill at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway last weekend than Kieran Brughelli.� If Kieran?s name is not quite as familiar as those of Messrs Wheldon, Herta and Newey, unlike the guys who took a ?one-off? ride� to an improbable victory on Sunday, the Rhode Islander is guaranteed not one but two seats at the table for the 2012 Indianapolis 500. That?s because Brughelli won two tickets to next year?s Memorial Day classic as� the top ?amateur? finisher in iRacing.com?s Pro-Am IndyCar race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday.� Indeed, Brughelli was very nearly the top finisher ? period.� He led a trio of pros, including Ed Carpenter, Oriol Servia and Justin [...]

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Hamilton slates ?joke? stewarding

Lewis Hamilton hit out at Monaco Grand Prix race stewards after being penalised for over-aggressive driving during the race. Hamilton was given a drive-through penalty for causing an avoidable incident with Felipe Massa while the pair disputed 10th place. He was then informed following the race that another incident - a collision with Pastor Maldonado's Williams - was being investigated.

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Latest 2013 Ford Escape Spy Photos Confirm EcoBoost Power, Vertrek-Inspired Design

We’ve previously spied the upcoming 2013 Ford Escape, but these latest photos both show more of the crossover’s shape and confirm our previous suspicions about what might power it. When last we saw a 2013 Escape test mule, it was wearing current-generation Ford Kuga bodywork, so these new images are the first to show off [...]

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Video: The Final Lap NASCAR Recap ? Harvick Wins Coke 600, Dale Jr. Runs Dry

Kevin Harvick steals another win to take checkers at the Coke 600, Dale Earnhardt Jr. had the win in his sights, but his fuel tank had other ideas, Jimmie Johnson’s 48 engine blew, Chad Knaus’ mouth dropped an “F” bomb, and more.

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Hot Wheels and Tanner Foust Launch Truck 332 Feet From Giant Toy Track at Indy 500 [VIDEO]

As if the Greatest Spectacle in Racing needed more spectacle, toy-car maker Hot Wheels decided to toss in a giant ramp and a stadium truck. The idea was to capture a new world record for four-wheeled vehicle distance jump, and the whole thing took place as part of the Indianapolis 500‘s pre-race festivities. For added [...]

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2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Spotted Poking About On Michigan Freeway

One of our readers caught the Fiat 500 Abarth out testing on a Michigan freeway, cleverly disguised as a 500 Sport model. We’ve already sampled the Abarth, so the giveaways were easy to spot, namely the dual exhaust outlets and the blacked-out Abarth front fascia with inset fog lamps, distinct badge frame, and air inlets [...]

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Massa: More penalties for Hamilton

Felipe Massa has called on the FIA to issue further penalties against Lewis Hamilton following a collision between the pair during the Monaco Grand Prix. Hamilton made contact with the Ferrari driver at the Loews hairpin on lap 34 as he tried to pass his rival on the inside of the corner, driving over the kerbs in the process and knocking the nose of Massa's car against the rear wheel of Mark Webber's Red Bull

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