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Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tire changer Ryan Flores eager for 'mentor' role with No. 38 team
Despite moving organizations after nine races in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, Ryan 'Skip' Flores is taking his pit-crew change in stride, viewing the opportunity to help propel an up-and-coming Cup Series team with driver Zane Smith as an exciting proposition. Flores, who joins the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports group as a front-tire changer, was a front-tire changer for the No. 12 since 2022 before he was replaced last week by Keiston France, who served in the same position on the No. 38 team. Flores co-hosts 'Stacking Pennies' with Corey LaJoie. Advertisement RELATED: Cup Series schedule | Listen to 'Stacking Pennies' podcast 'There's a lot of young guys on the 38, and if we look at where the 38's been on the charts, they're at the lower end of the charts,' Flores said during a podcast segment about the move. 'So, OK, my mind just immediately doesn't go to, 'What the hell, that's not fair.' Like, OK, shift gears, how do we win, what's the steps with this team? How do I prepare them to be a top-20 team, to be a top-10 team and how do I take the experiences I have from racing for championships for the last 10 years … and I understand what it takes to win at this level, how do I pass that on to these guys that are gonna want to get there? 'That's where my mind goes. My mind doesn't go anywhere of being destructive or being mad, being frustrated, feeling wrong.' The No. 12 pit crew has struggled at times this season, including most recently at Darlington Raceway, where a slow stop resulted in a fifth-place finish instead of a possible visit to Victory Lane. According to NASCAR Insights, Blaney's No. 12 pit crew rating currently ranks 25th, while the 2023 champ's passing, defense, speed and restart ratings all rank inside the top 12. Meanwhile, Smith's No. 38 Ford ranks outside the top 20 in all categories; the No. 38 pit crew ranks 29th. Advertisement Flores, who has been a part of several Xfinity and Cup Series championships — including Blaney's Cup title triumph — understands the sport's shifting nature, including that of pit-crew members changing teams. However, Flores views the move as an opportunity to help the next up-and-coming pit-crew member find their place in the sport. 'I want to be somebody that, when I come back to pit road, the young guys, and I've passed on the good of what the sport is and how you're supposed to act and how you're supposed to be a champion,' Flores said. ' … If I can bring a good attitude to a team, show kids what it means to win, inevitably, if I'm meant to be on a championship car and go win another championship. If I'm meant to be a mentor and somebody that is on a car to help kids and help younger guys to get to where they're at, then that's great, too.' MORE: Talladega weekend schedule The Cup Series resumes action this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway (Sun., 3 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Djokovic makes sad announcement as Alex de Minaur suffers Katie Boulter heartbreak
Alex de Minaur's hopes of going deep at Indian Wells alongside fiancee Katie Boulter have been dashed, after Boulter suffered a demoralising loss in the second round on Sunday. The British star was thrashed by World No.7 Elena Rybakina, and looked completely out of sorts. Boulter was blown off the court as she lost the first set 6-0, and although she was much better in the second she was broken while serving for the set and succumbed 7-5. Boulter came into Indian Wells having not played since the Australian Open due to a foot injury. She managed to come back and beat Irina-Camelia Begu in three sets in the first round, but couldn't match it with grand slam champion Rybakina on Sunday. Boulter had played doubles with de Minaur in an exhibition 'Tie Break Tens' event before Indian Wells kicked off, and looked to have put the foot injury behind her. But the World No.38 didn't appear to be at full fitness in her loss to Rybakina. Indian Wells marks one of the rare tournaments where the men's and women's events are held at the same time. It usually only occurs at the grand slams, but Indian Wells holds its ATP and WTA events concurrently. It means de Minaur and Boulter get to spend some quality time together, but they've never managed to both make a deep run at tournaments they play at the same time. The British player is yet to make it past the third round of a grand slam despite a meteoric rise up the rankings in the last two years. As for de Minaur, the Aussie star breezed past David Goffin 6-2 6-2 on Saturday to make the third round. After a first-round bye, the World No.10 scored his seventh-straight victory over Goffin in just 73 minutes to kick off his tournament in dominant style. De Minaur is looking to surge back up the rankings after recently falling from a career-high No.6. His cause has been boosted by shock early losses for Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic, Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev. Zverev (2), Djokovic (7), Ruud (5) and Rublev (8) are all ranked above de Minaur, meaning the Aussie has a golden opportunity if he can make the later rounds at Indian Wells. With World No.1 Jannik Sinner suspended, the only players ranked higher than de Minaur who are still in action are Carlos Alcaraz (3), Taylor Fritz (4), Daniil Medvedev (6) and Stefanos Tsitsipas (9). As for Djokovic, the 24-time grand slam champion's worrying form slump continued in a shock loss to Botic van de Zandschulp. After making the semi-finals at the Australian Open and being forced to retire hurt, Djokovic has now lost his first matches at the Qatar Open (to Matteo Berrettini) and Indian Wells. The 37-year-old insists his hamstring isn't bothering him despite tearing it in Melbourne, but offered a bleak assessment of his play after Saturday's loss. There's renewed speculation about how much longer Djokovic will play before he retires, and his words on Saturday were rather concerning for fans. "Things are obviously different for me in the last couple of years. I've been struggling to play on the desired level," said the Serb. "Every now and then, I have a couple good tournaments, but mostly it's really a challenge. It's a struggle for me." RELATED: Cruz Hewitt detail as Kyrgios urged to make switch to prolong career Jannik Sinner stripped of honour as Kokkinakis forced into sad decision Djokovic hasn't won a grand slam since the US Open in 2023, and outside of winning gold at the Paris Olympics he didn't win a title throughout all of 2024. He's currently stuck on 99 career titles, but will look to bounce back at the upcoming Miami Open.
The Independent
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
The best hotels in the Cotswolds for budget-friendly breaks and affordable rooms
Think ' Cotswolds ' and you might conjure up mental images of holidaying among softly rolling hills and green valleys, perhaps with woodsmoke curling over the honey-stoned manor house or country inn you're staying in. What you probably don't picture is a cheap and cheerful budget hotel – the Cotswolds is statistically one of the spendiest places to live in the UK and has been well-known as a postcard-worthy holiday destination for centuries. But there's no need to spend a packet to rub shoulders with Taylor Swift, Kate Moss and other famous fans of the Cotswolds National Landscape if you're savvy enough to book one of these brilliant budget stays. These 12 hotels offer affordable yet cosy rooms in the Cotswolds that come complete with little luxuries and have beautiful places to explore right on the doorstep. We've included manor houses, ancient inns, spa stays and smart hotels in our roundup, and while many would make a treat weekend complete, they all come in at under £120 per night. 1. No.38 The Park hotel Cheltenham Call this posh Georgian townhouse your home from home or a night or two to explore the smart spa town of Cheltenham. Life at No.38 is easy – rooms are an artful mix of the old and the new, with nice touches like rolltop baths and espresso machines (and the hotel will upgrade you for free if something fancier is available). Check out is at the very civilized 1pm if you fancy a lie-in the day after sampling the seasonal menus whipped up downstairs. 2. De Vere Tortworth Court hotel Tortworth A spa break for under £100 per night? Pack your swimming costume for palatial Tortworth Court, near Wotton-under-Edge. This sprawling Victorian mansion boasts a beautiful atrium bar with soaring glass ceiling ideal for a cocktail or two, plus a small but pleasant spa complete with sauna, steam room, warm indoor pool and a gym. While the spa is a bit on the small and simple side, it's also far more affordable than most Cotswolds stays offering somewhere you can swim and steam. 3. De Vere Cotswold Water Park hotel Cirencester Man-made in the 1960s, Cotswold Water Park is now a haven for wildlife as well as for water lovers, who flock to these 180 lakes for a spot of wild swimming, walking or water sports. On the edge of Lake 6 is De Vere Cotswolds Water Park, which looks and feels far fancier than its modest price tag might suggest – this hotel on the waterfront features three restaurants, a spa and rooms with views of the lake, and the feel is airy and contemporary throughout. A great base for aquatic adventures. Address: Lake, 6 Spine Road East, Cirencester GL7 5FP 4. The Porch House hotel Stow-on-the-Wold The Porch House reckons it's England's oldest inn, and while many establishments may vie for that title, parts of this hotel have been proven to date back to AD947, so it's the most likely contender. While prices per night have remained on the modest side at this hotel over the centuries, its 13 rooms have been gussied up more recently, and now feel modern and restful, while the cosy downstairs restaurant is all about fresh and local fare. Stow-on-the-Wold, one of the prettiest Cotswolds villages, is waiting to be explored out-of-doors. 5. The Z Hotel Bath The beautiful Georgian city of Bath, on the southern edge of the Cotswolds, is one of Britain's finest. Explore it from the Z Hotel, a very affordable and fuss-free base right in the heart of the action. While you may only head back to the Z to rest your head each night after trotting round the golden-hued Thermae Spa, Roman Baths, Assembly Rooms and myriad shops in the city centre, the Z's 149 bedrooms are sleek and comfortable, and family and accessible rooms are also available. 6. The Wheatsheaf Inn hotel Northleach This ivy-clad inn with rooms is informal and friendly but still makes sure all mod cons are present and correct. 14 bedrooms include luxe touches such as roll-top baths and have had modern makeovers exposing their original brickwork. The clubbable dining room is standout for tasty takes on old pub favourites and close by are some of the Cotswolds' prettiest corners, including Bibury, Broadway and Bourton-on-the-water. This might just be the perfect pub with rooms. 7. The Lion Inn hotel Winchcombe Pack your hiking boots for the town of Winchcombe, which claims the title of 'walking capital' of the Cotswolds with six long-distance paths passing through it (including The Cotswolds Way, St Kenelm's Way, Isbourne Way and the 42-mile Winchcombe Way). Rest your head – and legs – at this inviting 15th-century coaching inn in the middle of town, which boasts nine comfy bedrooms, great pub grub and pints of ale from owners Butcombe Brewery on tap. A cheery crowd-pleaser. 8. The Frogmill hotel Shipton Oliffe This stylish country pub's recipe of a warm welcome and a roaring fire feels like heaven on a chilly night – this is a good cosy base for a frosty winter weekender. Foodies will be happy here too – the menu celebrates local ingredients magic-ed into proper pub grub such as steak pies and braised lamb shank but there are also great options for veggies as well as hearty breakfasts. Even the tiniest rooms are a delight but if you can afford to, splash out on the Signature Room complete with vaulted ceiling and private roof terrace. 9. The Bell Inn hotel Langford Roaring fires – tick. Beamed ceilings – tick. Cosy stone-flagged restaurant serving comfort food and flagons of ale – tick. The 16th-century Bell Inn is everything we'd look for in a lovely pub, with the bonus of eight small bedrooms tucked away upstairs. The rooms are sweet, if on the basic side, but the food and snug seats by the fire downstairs are outstanding. Come for a roast and stay the night because you're too full to move, then explore the medieval town of Burford the next day. Address: The Bell Inn, Langford GL7 3LF 10. The Bell at Stow hotel Stow on the Wold Head to peaceful Stow-on-the-Wold to seek out The Bell (not to be confused with the Bell in Langford, above), a country pub with rooms where beamed ceilings and flagstone floors will make you feel like you've stepped into past times. The 14 boutique-y bedrooms upstairs are pleasingly modern, however - the affordable 'cosy' rooms are snug but smart in velvet hues and start at £83, and the boutique and bigger boutique bedrooms, from £116, are positively luxurious. The bar's cask ales are just what the doctor ordered after a stomp through the Cotswolds. 11. Ingleside House hotel Cirencester Intimate, inviting Ingleside sits at the pricier end of our best budget picks, but we think it's well worth the extra pennies. This boutique hotel is on the edge of charming Cirencester, and the town centre and miles of walking in leafy Cirencester Park are all within easy reach of its front door. Chill out after all that exploring in one of 11 unique bedrooms or pop downstairs for cocktails or supper in the flamboyant Teatro restaurant, which comes complete with a piano bar. 12. The Hare & Hounds hotel Westonbirt At £121 a night the Hare is just a smidge over our top price for a budget hotel, but we reckon this sprawling hotel is worth including. Its location, right next to Westonbirt Arboretum and close to the antique-y delights of Tetbury, is a brilliant base for the Cotswolds and 42 bedrooms are simple and soothing (Magnolia and Gamekeeper have their own hot tubs in the garden if you fancy splashing out). Dogs are very welcome too, with good walkies in the hotel's own acres of gardens.
USA Today
28-01-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Front Row reveals Layne Riggs, Chandler Smith's truck numbers for 2025
Front Row Motorsports has finalized its NASCAR Truck Series program for the 2025 season. On Monday morning, Front Row Motorsports announced that new driver Chandler Smith will pilot the No. 38 truck while Layne Riggs moves to the No. 34 truck. In 2024, Riggs was the lone full-time driver with the No. 38 team. Riggs will have Dylan Cappello leading the No. 34 team as his crew chief, while Smith has Jon Leonard on top of the No. 38 box. Cappello's first season as a crew chief was a success with the driver of the No. 34 truck, as the duo won two races with six top-5 finishes and eight top-10 finishes. Meanwhile, Leonard was full-time with Niece Motorsports in 2024 and now moves to Front Row Motorsports. 'I'm happy to be at Front Row Motorsports,' Leonard said in a press release. 'They are one of the top teams in the Truck Series and have the resume to prove it. I'm looking forward to working with [Chandler Smith] and building a strong relationship with him that will hopefully earn us some checkered flags.' Riggs and Smith are poised for a massive 2025 Truck Series season. Front Row Motorsports has been one of the best organizations in the Truck Series, and both drivers have previous success at the NASCAR level. It will be interesting to see how well Riggs and Smith run in the upcoming year as teammates. More:NASCAR won't change the Cup Series playoff format in 2025
