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Engadget
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Psychonauts developer's trippy island adventure Keeper comes out on October 17
It's not Psychonauts 3 , but Keeper already looks to be a visually stunning and highly original gaming experience. Double Fine Productions and the company's art director Lee Petty showed off the official announcement trailer for its latest title during the Xbox Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest 2025. It's not as hype as the news of Persona 4 Revival or The Outer Worlds 2 , but this quirky third-person adventure game looks like a fun departure from your typical AAA title. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. As seen in the trailer, Keeper puts you in control of a magically reassembled lighthouse that's since grown legs and has a strange desire to venture towards the central mountain peak of the island. There's no dialogue for this game, but you won't be alone since an equally adventurous seabird joins you on your mysterious mission. There's little revealed about the storyline, but the trailer shows that the lighthouse's beam of light can interact with the island's wildlife, while your trusty winged companion can take care of anything out of your reach. For diehard fans of the Psychonauts franchise, Keeper 's vibrant and striking visuals might be the only thing to scratch that itch for a while. Double Fine Productions previously confirmed in June 2023 that it's not working on Psychonauts 3, following hints at a potential reveal that summer. Double Fine's Keeper will be available on Xbox Series X / S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud, Xbox Game Pass and Steam on October 17.
Chicago Tribune
16-02-2025
- Automotive
- Chicago Tribune
Here's a crash course — a cheat sheet, really — for the 67th running of the Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Maybe you're new to the sport, have a casual interest or are just coming around to the edge-of-your-seat wrecks, the thrilling finishes and the stars that make up the Daytona 500 field. Daytona Beach became the unofficial 'birthplace of speed' in 1903 when two men argued over who had the fastest horseless carriage and decided to settle things in a race on the white, hardpacked sand along the Atlantic Ocean. Since then, the region has become a motorsports mecca, and the first Daytona 500 was held Feb. 22, 1959, in front of a crowd of more than 41,000. They watched 59 cars race for a purse of less than $70,000, and the finish was so close it took three days to determine Lee Petty had edged Johnny Beauchamp. So much has changed since then, in technology and terminology, and there's plenty to catch up on ahead of Sunday's edition — the 67th running of 'The Great American Race' (1:30 p.m. CST, NBC-5). NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is here — he bought a race team in 2020 — and so is four-time Indianapolis 500 champion and 'Dancing With The Stars' winner Helio Castroneves. So let's wave the green flag (we'll get to that below) and take a crash course on some of the basic names and terms to know for the Daytona 500. Former Daytona 500 winners The field is littered with past winners, starting with 2024 champion William Byron. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (2023), Austin Cindric (2022), Michael McDowell (2021), Austin Dillon (2018) and Joey Logano (2015) are all in the field. Jimmie Johnson is a two-time winner (2006, 2013). Denny Hamlin could become the third driver ever with at least four Daytona 500 victories. He won in 2016 and then went back-to-back in 2019 and 2020. So who has the most wins? Richard Petty won seven times, and Cale Yarborough has four. Jeff Gordon, Dale Jarrett and Bobby Allison have three each. What is drafting? Drafting at superspeedways is paramount. It's a technique in which two or more cars race bumper-to-bumper to reduce aerodynamic drag and create more speed together than they would alone. NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson used the science to perfection to win the 1960 Daytona 500. How fast are the cars going? They are traveling about 190 mph but could be going in excess of 200 mph. NASCAR, however, mandates cars use tapered spacers to reduce the amount of air flowing into engines — thus limiting horsepower and speed. The power-sapping safety measure was first installed after Bobby Allison's car, traveling at 210 mph, went airborne and tore through the catchfence at Talladega Superspeedway in 1987. The car came dangerously close to landing in the grandstands. What is The Big One? It's a wreck. OK, not just a wreck, but THE wreck that destroys cars, alters the outcome of the race and puts drivers in danger. There was a scary one in 2020, with Ryan Newman's terrifying tumble that nearly killed him on the final lap of the race. The wreck started when Newman hit the wall, bounced back into traffic and was drilled by another driver. His car flipped, landed on its roof and skidded to a halt in a harrowing, heart-stopping show of sparks and flames. NASCAR fans and fellow competitors feared the worst for Newman, but the 2008 Daytona 500 winner walked out of the hospital 48 hours later holding hands with his daughters. Byron went on to win last year, even after Hendrick driver Alex Bowman hit his car from behind and it caused Byron to sideswipe Brad Keselowski and trigger a 23-car crash that caused a red flag that lasted more than 15 minutes. Some Daytona 500 history NASCAR's most prestigious race started as a much shorter version on a nearby beach. Drivers raced partially on sand and partially on an adjacent highway. The first 500-mile event in Daytona happened in 1959. Two year later, the Daytona 500 moniker was adopted and is now considered one of racing's most well-known events. Winless in the Daytona 500 Getting to victory lane at Daytona requires as much luck as it does skill. It's the main reason why four former series champions — Kyle Busch, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Larson and Martin Truex Jr. — have never won NASCAR's most storied race. Busch is 0 for 19 in the 500. Keselowski is 0 for 15. Larson is 0 for 11. And Truex is 0 for 20. Hall of Famers Tony Stewart, Rusty Wallace and Mark Martin are the most notable drivers to never win the Daytona 500. Which manufacturers race in NASCAR? NASCAR currently has three manufacturers: Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota. Dodge spent decades in the sport before pulling out at the end of the 2012 season because of economic challenges. Dodge also was out between 1977 and 2001. Chevy and Ford have been in NASCAR since its inception, with Toyota joining in 2007. NASCAR's racing royalty Richard Petty and the late Dale Earnhardt, both seven-time series champions, are two of NASCAR's most iconic stars. The 87-year-old Petty, who won a record 200 races, remains an ambassador at Legacy Motor Club. Earnhardt died during a last-lap crash at the 2001 Daytona 500, creating a pivotal move toward better safety in a sport that had endured plenty of death. Fun with flags The most common ones waved by the flagman are: Green flag: Used to start or restart a race. Yellow flag: Slow down. Often waved because of an accident or other debris on the track that must be cleared before the race can resume. Red flag: Stop. The track is no longer safe. Checkered flag: Waved when a driver crosses the finish line and wins the race. Team Worldwide Pitbull, yes, the rapper, had an ownership stake in Trackhouse Racing but it is coming to an end right as this year the team is fielding cars for four drivers from four countries. Mr. Worldwide truly lives up to his name. Ross Chastain, a watermelon farmer out of Florida, is an American. Shane van Gisbergen is a native of New Zealand. Daniel Suarez is Mexican but became an American citizen last year. Castroneves, a four-time Indianapolis 500 champion, is Brazilian and rounds out the team headed into his NASCAR debut. Best odds to win the race
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Here's a crash course — a cheat sheet, really — for the 67th running of the Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Welcome to the Daytona 500! Maybe you're new to the sport, have a casual interest or are just coming around to the edge-of-your-seat wrecks, the thrilling finishes and the stars that make up the Daytona 500 field. Daytona Beach became the unofficial 'birthplace of speed' in 1903 when two men argued over who had the fastest horseless carriage and decided to settle things in a race on the white, hardpacked sand along the Atlantic Ocean. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Since then, the region has become a motorsports mecca, and the first Daytona 500 was held Feb. 22, 1959, in front of a crowd of more than 41,000. They watched 59 cars race for a purse of less than $70,000, and the finish was so close it took three days to determine Lee Petty had edged Johnny Beauchamp. So much has changed since then, in technology and terminology, and there's plenty to catch up on ahead of Sunday's edition — the 67th running of 'The Great American Race.' NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is here (he bought a race team in 2020) and so is four-time Indianapolis 500 champion and 'Dancing With The Stars' winner Helio Castroneves. So let's wave the green flag (we'll get to that below) and take a crash course on some of the basic names and terms to know for the Daytona 500. Former Daytona 500 winners The field is littered with past winners, starting with 2024 champion William Byron. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (2023), Austin Cindric (2022), Michael McDowell (2021), Austin Dillon (2018) and Joey Logano (2015) are all in the field. Jimmie Johnson is a two-time winner (2006, 2013). Denny Hamlin could become the third driver ever with at least four Daytona 500 victories. He won in 2016 and then went back-to-back in 2019 and 2020. So who has the most wins? Richard Petty won seven times, and Cale Yarborough has four. Jeff Gordon, Dale Jarrett and Bobby Allison have three each. What is drafting? Drafting at superspeedways is paramount. It's a technique in which two or more cars race bumper-to-bumper to reduce aerodynamic drag and create more speed together than they would alone. NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson used the science to perfection to win the 1960 Daytona 500. How fast are the cars going? They are traveling about 190 mph but could be going in excess of 200 mph. NASCAR, however, mandates cars use tapered spacers to reduce the amount of air flowing into engines — thus limiting horsepower and speed. The power-sapping safety measure was first installed after Bobby Allison's car, traveling at 210 mph, went airborne and tore through the catchfence at Talladega Superspeedway in 1987. The car came dangerously close to landing in the grandstands. What is The Big One? It's a wreck. OK, not just a wreck, but THE wreck that destroys cars, alters the outcome of the race and puts drivers in danger. There was a scary one in 2020, with Ryan Newman's terrifying tumble that nearly killed him on the final lap of the race. The wreck started when Newman hit the wall, bounced back into traffic and was drilled by another driver. His car flipped, landed on its roof and skidded to a halt in a harrowing, heart-stopping show of sparks and flames. NASCAR fans and fellow competitors feared the worst for Newman, but the 2008 Daytona 500 winner walked out of the hospital 48 hours later holding hands with his daughters. Byron went on to win last year, even after Hendrick driver Alex Bowman hit his car from behind and it caused Byron to sideswipe Brad Keselowski and trigger a 23-car crash that caused a red flag that lasted more than 15 minutes. Some Daytona 500 history NASCAR's most prestigious race started as a much shorter version on a nearby beach. Drivers raced partially on sand and partially on an adjacent highway. The first 500-mile event in Daytona happened in 1959. Two year later, the Daytona 500 moniker was adopted and is now considered one of racing's most well-known events. Winless in the Daytona 500 Getting to victory lane at Daytona requires as much luck as it does skill. It's the main reason why four former series champions — Kyle Busch, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Larson and Martin Truex Jr. — have never won NASCAR's most storied race. Busch is 0 for 19 in the 500. Keselowski is 0 for 15. Larson is 0 for 11. And Truex is 0 for 20. Hall of Famers Tony Stewart, Rusty Wallace and Mark Martin are the most notable drivers to never win the Daytona 500. Which manufacturers race in NASCAR? NASCAR currently has three manufacturers: Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota. Dodge spent decades in the sport before pulling out at the end of the 2012 season because of economic challenges. Dodge also was out between 1977 and 2001. Chevy and Ford have been in NASCAR since its inception, with Toyota joining in 2007. NASCAR's racing royalty Richard Petty and the late Dale Earnhardt, both seven-time series champions, are two of NASCAR's most iconic stars. The 87-year-old Petty, who won a record 200 races, remains an ambassador at Legacy Motor Club. Earnhardt died during a last-lap crash at the 2001 Daytona 500, creating a pivotal move toward better safety in a sport that had endured plenty of death. Fun with flags There most common ones waved by the flagman are: Green flag: Used to start or restart a race. Yellow flag: Slow down. Often waved because of an accident or other debris on the track that must be cleared before the race can resume. Red flag: Stop. The track is no longer safe. Checkered flag: Waved when a driver crosses the finish line and wins the race. Team Worldwide Pitbull, yes, the rapper, has an ownership stake in Trackhouse Racing and this year the team is fielding cars for four drivers from four countries. Mr. Worldwide truly lives up to his name. Ross Chastain, a watermelon farmer out of Florida, is an American. Shane van Gisbergen is a native of New Zealand. Daniel Suarez is Mexican but became an American citizen last year. Castroneves, a four-time Indianapolis 500 champion, is Brazilian and rounds out the team headed into his NASCAR debut. Best odds to win the race Ryan Blaney and Busch are listed as co-favorites (+1200) to win the race, per BetMGM Sportsbook. ___ AP auto racing:
Associated Press
14-02-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Here's a crash course — a cheat sheet, really — for the 67th running of the Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Welcome to the Daytona 500! Maybe you're new to the sport, have a casual interest or are just coming around to the edge-of-your-seat wrecks, the thrilling finishes and the stars that make up the Daytona 500 field. Daytona Beach became the unofficial 'birthplace of speed' in 1903 when two men argued over who had the fastest horseless carriage and decided to settle things in a race on the white, hardpacked sand along the Atlantic Ocean. Since then, the region has become a motorsports mecca, and the first Daytona 500 was held Feb. 22, 1959, in front of a crowd of more than 41,000. They watched 59 cars race for a purse of less than $70,000, and the finish was so close it took three days to determine Lee Petty had edged Johnny Beauchamp. So much has changed since then, in technology and terminology, and there's plenty to catch up on ahead of Sunday's edition — the 67th running of 'The Great American Race.' NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is here (he bought a race team in 2020) and so is four-time Indianapolis 500 champion and 'Dancing With The Stars' winner Helio Castroneves. So let's wave the green flag (we'll get to that below) and take a crash course on some of the basic names and terms to know for the Daytona 500. Former Daytona 500 winners The field is littered with past winners, starting with 2024 champion William Byron. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (2023), Austin Cindric (2022), Michael McDowell (2021), Austin Dillon (2018) and Joey Logano (2015) are all in the field. Jimmie Johnson is a two-time winner (2006, 2013). Denny Hamlin could become the third driver ever with at least four Daytona 500 victories. He won in 2016 and then went back-to-back in 2019 and 2020. So who has the most wins? Richard Petty won seven times, and Cale Yarborough has four. Jeff Gordon, Dale Jarrett and Bobby Allison have three each. What is drafting? Drafting at superspeedways is paramount. It's a technique in which two or more cars race bumper-to-bumper to reduce aerodynamic drag and create more speed together than they would alone. NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson used the science to perfection to win the 1960 Daytona 500. How fast are the cars going? They are traveling about 190 mph but could be going in excess of 200 mph. NASCAR, however, mandates cars use tapered spacers to reduce the amount of air flowing into engines — thus limiting horsepower and speed. The power-sapping safety measure was first installed after Bobby Allison's car, traveling at 210 mph, went airborne and tore through the catchfence at Talladega Superspeedway in 1987. The car came dangerously close to landing in the grandstands. What is The Big One? It's a wreck. OK, not just a wreck, but THE wreck that destroys cars, alters the outcome of the race and puts drivers in danger. There was a scary one in 2020, with Ryan Newman's terrifying tumble that nearly killed him on the final lap of the race. The wreck started when Newman hit the wall, bounced back into traffic and was drilled by another driver. His car flipped, landed on its roof and skidded to a halt in a harrowing, heart-stopping show of sparks and flames. NASCAR fans and fellow competitors feared the worst for Newman, but the 2008 Daytona 500 winner walked out of the hospital 48 hours later holding hands with his daughters. Byron went on to win last year, even after Hendrick driver Alex Bowman hit his car from behind and it caused Byron to sideswipe Brad Keselowski and trigger a 23-car crash that caused a red flag that lasted more than 15 minutes. Some Daytona 500 history NASCAR's most prestigious race started as a much shorter version on a nearby beach. Drivers raced partially on sand and partially on an adjacent highway. The first 500-mile event in Daytona happened in 1959. Two year later, the Daytona 500 moniker was adopted and is now considered one of racing's most well-known events. Winless in the Daytona 500 Getting to victory lane at Daytona requires as much luck as it does skill. It's the main reason why four former series champions — Kyle Busch, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Larson and Martin Truex Jr. — have never won NASCAR's most storied race. Busch is 0 for 19 in the 500. Keselowski is 0 for 15. Larson is 0 for 11. And Truex is 0 for 20. Hall of Famers Tony Stewart, Rusty Wallace and Mark Martin are the most notable drivers to never win the Daytona 500. Which manufacturers race in NASCAR? NASCAR currently has three manufacturers: Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota. Dodge spent decades in the sport before pulling out at the end of the 2012 season because of economic challenges. Dodge also was out between 1977 and 2001. Chevy and Ford have been in NASCAR since its inception, with Toyota joining in 2007. NASCAR's racing royalty Richard Petty and the late Dale Earnhardt, both seven-time series champions, are two of NASCAR's most iconic stars. The 87-year-old Petty, who won a record 200 races, remains an ambassador at Legacy Motor Club. Earnhardt died during a last-lap crash at the 2001 Daytona 500, creating a pivotal move toward better safety in a sport that had endured plenty of death. Fun with flags There most common ones waved by the flagman are: Green flag: Used to start or restart a race. Yellow flag: Slow down. Often waved because of an accident or other debris on the track that must be cleared before the race can resume. Red flag: Stop. The track is no longer safe. Checkered flag: Waved when a driver crosses the finish line and wins the race. Team Worldwide Pitbull, yes, the rapper, has an ownership stake in Trackhouse Racing and this year the team is fielding cars for four drivers from four countries. Mr. Worldwide truly lives up to his name. Ross Chastain, a watermelon farmer out of Florida, is an American. Shane van Gisbergen is a native of New Zealand. Daniel Suarez is Mexican but became an American citizen last year. Castroneves, a four-time Indianapolis 500 champion, is Brazilian and rounds out the team headed into his NASCAR debut. Best odds to win the race ___
Fox Sports
31-01-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Daytona, Talladega top list of motorsports' 10 most iconic tracks
The unofficial start of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season begins this weekend with the Clash at Bowman Gray on FOX. So, to celebrate the thrilling 38 weeks of racing right around the turn, we're taking a look at 10 of the most iconic motorsports tracks. Let's dive into it. 10. Watkins Glen International Unlike most tracks, "The Glen" is located in Upstate New York. It's one of only a handful of road-course races on the 2025 schedule. Formula One has raced at this track, and it is also home to the grueling endurance race known as "Sahlen's Six Hours at The Glen." Xfinity Series, Formula 500 and many other professional racing series have run here, as well. In 2024, "The Glen" hosted a NASCAR Cup Series playoff race for the very first time. 9. Richmond International Raceway Richmond International Raceway is a part of a 900-acre complex located in Henrico County, Virginia. Lee Petty won the first NASCAR Cup race here in 1953 (then called the Atlantic Rural Fairgrounds). Except for the COVID season, Richmond has hosted two races every season since 1959. Denny Hamlin and Austin Dillon won the two races last year. 8. Phoenix International Raceway This one-mile track was built in 1964 and Cale Yarborough won the first NASCAR race here — a Winston West Series event. The first Cup race, however, ran here in 1988. And in that race, Alan Kulwicki got into victory lane in his Ford, with the first ever "Polish Victory Lap." Since 2020, this track has hosted Championship Weekend, and since 2015, the track has been equipped with SAFER (Steel and Foam Energy Reduction) barrier, a crash-absorbing barrier that helps alleviate the impact of driver injuries. 7. Darlington Raceway Known as the "Track Too Tough to Tame" or "The Lady in Black," this egg-shaped oval has been hosting NASCAR races since 1950. As one of the oldest tracks on the circuit, Darlington is home to the Southern 500 — one of the most challenging races on the NASCAR schedule. Hendrick Motorsports has more team wins at this track than any other organization. 6. Sonoma Raceway This beauty is tucked into the hills of Northern California, which means some people make the trek for the wine, while others do it for the racing. Luckily, there's no shortage of either in Sonoma. This year, the raceway will host its 35th NASCAR Cup Series competition on the sprawling, 1.99-mile road course, but this track is not exclusive to the Cup Series. The site has 70 motorsports-related businesses that operate virtually year round, in addition to hosting other races like the NHRA Sonoma National and the Indy Grand Prix. 5. Bristol Motor Speedway Some call it "The Last Great Colosseum" — a nod to its steep grandstand. Others call it "The World's Fastest Half-Mile" — a nod to the track's steep banking and high speeds. It's located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, and Dale Earnhardt got his very first Cup win here at the Southeastern 500 in 1979. Sixteen years after that first win, Dale was tangled up in the memorable 1995 Earnhardt-Labonte 1. Kyle Larson, who won a series-high six races in 2024, is the reigning champ of Bristol's Bass Pro Shops Night Race. Bristol is one of several short tracks on the circuit. 4. Bowman Gray In 2010, Bowman Gray was thrust back into the zeitgeist with "MadHouse," an unscripted series that followed modified race car drivers over the course of a season as they competed at Bowman Gray. But the stadium is no stranger to the spotlight; the quarter-mile track in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is famous for being the smallest to host a NASCAR race. However, NASCAR hasn't run here since 1971. That all changes on Sunday when drivers start their engines for the Cook Out Clash on FOX. Speaking of IndyCar races, Indianapolis Motor Speedway is also a sight to behold. It's the home of the Indy500, known as "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." And the track itself has its own nickname, as folks often refer to the speedway as "The Brickyard." Fans also look forward to seeing some of their favorite drivers crossing over between NASCAR and IndyCar, like Kyle Larson famously did in 2024 and plans to again in 2025. 2. Talladega Superspeedway Whether from Will Ferrell's "Talladega Nights" or from "The Greatest Talladega Race Ever," almost every sports fan has some point of reference when it comes to Talladega. This superspeedway is nestled away in Alabama and is also the home of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. Current NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano is tied for the eighth-most wins at this track. Shake and bake! 1. Daytona International Speedway This tri-oval is arguably one of the most recognizable tracks — and not just in motorsports. From music to movies, Daytona's fame is woven into popular culture, perhaps more than any other motorsports venue. And that's especially fitting since Daytona Beach is the birthplace of the sport. When it comes to this legendary venue, drivers like Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon and Bobby Allison are synonymous with the track. "The King" might be the notable name on that list, though, as his seven victories in the 500 are the most in NASCAR history. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from NASCAR Cup Series Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
