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The Star
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Basketball-WNBA's 'The Engine' Thomas gets fitting NASCAR tribute
An illustration shows a newly unveiled "The Engine" design with images of WNBA basketball player Alyssa Thomas for Castrol RFK Racing, in this handout rendering. Castrol and RFK Racing/Handout via REUTERS NEW YORK (Reuters) -WNBA MVP contender Alyssa Thomas will feature on the Dover Motor Speedway this weekend - though not behind the wheel - as her face graces the hood of RFK Racing driver Ryan Preece's No. 60 Castrol car. It is a fitting honour for the Phoenix Mercury guard nicknamed "The Engine" for her relentless drive on the court, as she earned her sixth selection for the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday in Indianapolis. Preece will drive the car, which features the name and likeness for the league's all-time triple-double leader, in Sunday's Auto Trader EchoPark Automotive 400 in Dover and again a week later in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. "Not many people can say that they designed a car and have their face on it. So I'm super appreciative of it," Thomas told Reuters. The collaboration connects one of the WNBA's biggest stars with a sport that has long carried a male-dominated reputation, from the driver's seat to the stands. Castrol said the project was designed to "bridge worlds". "It's an honour to have Alyssa Thomas' legacy and mindset represented on our No. 60 car. Her 'Engine' mentality is all about pushing limits and delivering under pressure," Preece said in a statement. The collaboration comes amid a surge of interest in the top-flight women's league, with TV viewership and attendance continuing to climb, and during another stellar year for Thomas. The 33-year-old was the face of the Connecticut Sun franchise for 11 years before her surprise move to Phoenix this year, where she quickly hit her stride and catapulted herself into the MVP conversation over the last few weeks. "I needed a change after 11 years in Connecticut. My heart wasn't there anymore. It was time for me to move on," said Thomas. "And credit to our organization of putting so many shooters around me." She hit the game-winning free throw in Monday's 78-77 win over the Golden State Valkyries and was averaging 15.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 9.6 assists per game ahead of Wednesday's meeting with the Minnesota Lynx. "When we talked during free agency, they told me about the offense and how I would be able to do what I do," she said. "We're truly a family here." (Reporting by Amy Tennery in New YorkEditing by Christian Radnedge)
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Straits Times
WNBA's 'The Engine' Thomas gets fitting NASCAR tribute
An illustration shows a newly unveiled \"The Engine\" design with images of WNBA basketball player Alyssa Thomas for Castrol RFK Racing, in this handout rendering. Castrol and RFK Racing/Handout via REUTERS NEW YORK - WNBA MVP contender Alyssa Thomas will feature on the Dover Motor Speedway this weekend - though not behind the wheel - as her face graces the hood of RFK Racing driver Ryan Preece's No. 60 Castrol car. It is a fitting honour for the Phoenix Mercury guard nicknamed "The Engine" for her relentless drive on the court, as she earned her sixth selection for the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday in Indianapolis. Preece will drive the car, which features the name and likeness for the league's all-time triple-double leader, in Sunday's Auto Trader EchoPark Automotive 400 in Dover and again a week later in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. "Not many people can say that they designed a car and have their face on it. So I'm super appreciative of it," Thomas told Reuters. The collaboration connects one of the WNBA's biggest stars with a sport that has long carried a male-dominated reputation, from the driver's seat to the stands. Castrol said the project was designed to "bridge worlds". "It's an honour to have Alyssa Thomas' legacy and mindset represented on our No. 60 car. Her 'Engine' mentality is all about pushing limits and delivering under pressure," Preece said in a statement. The collaboration comes amid a surge of interest in the top-flight women's league, with TV viewership and attendance continuing to climb, and during another stellar year for Thomas. The 33-year-old was the face of the Connecticut Sun franchise for 11 years before her surprise move to Phoenix this year, where she quickly hit her stride and catapulted herself into the MVP conversation over the last few weeks. "I needed a change after 11 years in Connecticut. My heart wasn't there anymore. It was time for me to move on," said Thomas. "And credit to our organization of putting so many shooters around me." She hit the game-winning free throw in Monday's 78-77 win over the Golden State Valkyries and was averaging 15.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 9.6 assists per game ahead of Wednesday's meeting with the Minnesota Lynx. "When we talked during free agency, they told me about the offense and how I would be able to do what I do," she said. "We're truly a family here." REUTERS
CNA
5 days ago
- Automotive
- CNA
WNBA's 'The Engine' Thomas gets fitting NASCAR tribute
NEW YORK :WNBA MVP contender Alyssa Thomas will feature on the Dover Motor Speedway this weekend - though not behind the wheel - as her face graces the hood of RFK Racing driver Ryan Preece's No. 60 Castrol car. It is a fitting honour for the Phoenix Mercury guard nicknamed "The Engine" for her relentless drive on the court, as she earned her sixth selection for the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday in Indianapolis. Preece will drive the car, which features the name and likeness for the league's all-time triple-double leader, in Sunday's Auto Trader EchoPark Automotive 400 in Dover and again a week later in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. "Not many people can say that they designed a car and have their face on it. So I'm super appreciative of it," Thomas told Reuters. The collaboration connects one of the WNBA's biggest stars with a sport that has long carried a male-dominated reputation, from the driver's seat to the stands. Castrol said the project was designed to "bridge worlds". "It's an honour to have Alyssa Thomas' legacy and mindset represented on our No. 60 car. Her 'Engine' mentality is all about pushing limits and delivering under pressure," Preece said in a statement. The collaboration comes amid a surge of interest in the top-flight women's league, with TV viewership and attendance continuing to climb, and during another stellar year for Thomas. The 33-year-old was the face of the Connecticut Sun franchise for 11 years before her surprise move to Phoenix this year, where she quickly hit her stride and catapulted herself into the MVP conversation over the last few weeks. "I needed a change after 11 years in Connecticut. My heart wasn't there anymore. It was time for me to move on," said Thomas. "And credit to our organization of putting so many shooters around me." She hit the game-winning free throw in Monday's 78-77 win over the Golden State Valkyries and was averaging 15.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 9.6 assists per game ahead of Wednesday's meeting with the Minnesota Lynx.
Reuters
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Reuters
WNBA's 'The Engine' Thomas gets fitting NASCAR tribute
NEW YORK, July 16 (Reuters) - WNBA MVP contender Alyssa Thomas will feature on the Dover Motor Speedway this weekend - though not behind the wheel - as her face graces the hood of RFK Racing driver Ryan Preece's No. 60 Castrol car. It is a fitting honour for the Phoenix Mercury guard nicknamed "The Engine" for her relentless drive on the court, as she earned her sixth selection for the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday in Indianapolis. Preece will drive the car, which features the name and likeness for the league's all-time triple-double leader, in Sunday's Auto Trader EchoPark Automotive 400 in Dover and again a week later in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. "Not many people can say that they designed a car and have their face on it. So I'm super appreciative of it," Thomas told Reuters. The collaboration connects one of the WNBA's biggest stars with a sport that has long carried a male-dominated reputation, from the driver's seat to the stands. Castrol said the project was designed to "bridge worlds". "It's an honour to have Alyssa Thomas' legacy and mindset represented on our No. 60 car. Her 'Engine' mentality is all about pushing limits and delivering under pressure," Preece said in a statement. The collaboration comes amid a surge of interest in the top-flight women's league, with TV viewership and attendance continuing to climb, and during another stellar year for Thomas. The 33-year-old was the face of the Connecticut Sun franchise for 11 years before her surprise move to Phoenix this year, where she quickly hit her stride and catapulted herself into the MVP conversation over the last few weeks. "I needed a change after 11 years in Connecticut. My heart wasn't there anymore. It was time for me to move on," said Thomas. "And credit to our organization of putting so many shooters around me." She hit the game-winning free throw in Monday's 78-77 win over the Golden State Valkyries and was averaging 15.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 9.6 assists per game ahead of Wednesday's meeting with the Minnesota Lynx. "When we talked during free agency, they told me about the offense and how I would be able to do what I do," she said. "We're truly a family here."
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
NASCAR: Denny Hamlin Breaks Silence on Heated Pit Lane Clash in Sonoma
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin has revealed his views on the pit lane clash during the Cup Series race at Sonoma. A conflict erupted between the pit crews of RFK Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing after Ty Gibbs and Brad Keselowski had pitted. The pit stalls of both teams were next to each other, a point that contributed to the conflict. When Keselowski's crew awaited his arrival, Gibbs came into the pits before him and grazed tire changer Telvin McClurkin while passing through the RFK Racing stall. Keselowski came in a few seconds later. Once he set off, McClurkin confronted the JGR crew members, which escalated into a fight. NASCAR officials intervened to settle the dispute. The sport stated that Gibbs was not at fault for grazing the tire held by McClurkin, considering the lack of sufficient space. Now, Hamlin has revealed his take on his Actions Detrimental podcast, concluding that both teams were "trying to gain an advantage." He said: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 ampm Toyota, greets fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on July 13, 2025 in Sonoma,... Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 ampm Toyota, greets fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on July 13, 2025 in Sonoma, California. More"You can see where he came in one way one time, came in another way a different time, but he is in front. So, he has the right to use the pit box. It's just bad timing, is the best I can explain it. "Whenever you're pitted in front of someone and then you're barely in front of them on track, what happens is you have their tire carriers and their jackman kind of standing at the wall. They've changed the rule recently over the last year or two to where they don't want these guys jumping off the wall. That's too much weight, you'll create injuries. So, they let them kind of get ready in their pit box. "Well, they're trying to get around to the right side of the car before it stops. Brad's team is trying to get their advantage, which is get to the right side as soon as possible. But they're not able to run out there till after the 54 passes, which that definitely does slow them down. "I didn't see the carrier move from his position, but I think Ty was trying to get the best angle into his box — which he's entitled to — and the contact happened. Who's fault? I don't know. Both sides were trying to gain an advantage." RFK put its case forward to NASCAR by submitting footage that offers an overhead view of the incident. However, the sport did not accept RFK's argument.
