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23-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
NASCAR Will Run a Race Around the Runways of a U.S. Navy Airbase in San Diego Next June
NASCAR may not be racing at the Chicago street circuit next year, but the series is not done with temporary tracks in big cities just yet. On Wednesday, the series announced plans to run a race at a Naval Base Coronado, a tiny island that makes up part of the city of San Diego. The event, which is only confirmed for 2026 as part of a one-year deal, will coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy itself. The track should look more like an airport circuit (think Cleveland and Edmonton's former IndyCar rounds, or what Formula E currently runs in Berlin) than a more conventional street circuit, but a layout has not yet been confirmed. NASCAR executive Ben Kennedy told Fox Sports that the track would be around three miles long and built around "the tarmac and the apron areas of the runways but likely not the runways themselves." The base previously held the Coronado Speed Festival, a historic race that also occasionally featured Mazda's MX-5 Cup, from 1997 through 2016. NASCAR's layout is unlikely to be the same as this track, but it could use many of the same stretches of pavement. Another San Diego landmark, the Del Mar horse racing track, hosted a street circuit built in its parking lot in both the 1960s and 1980s. San Diego has not been targeted as a major auto racing market since, although fans from the region are about 90 minutes away from the annual Long Beach Grand Prix in Los Angeles. Since that annual event is in April, the two temporary circuit races are unlikely to pull from the other's audience in significant numbers. NASCAR's San Diego debut is set to run from June 19th to June 21st. All three national series will run on the track, including the Truck Series that skipped Chicago in all three years that the event was held. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The winners and losers of IndyCar's 2025 Indy Toronto
For the only time this year, the NTT IndyCar Series ventured north of the U.S. border for a race around Toronto, the final street circuit event of the 2025 season. Some used the opportunity to return to the states with hard-earned gains. Others were left eager to return home from The Six after a difficult race at a challenging circuit. And for one driver, the weekend was over before the green flag ever flew. Here are the winners and losers from the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto. Winner: Pato O'Ward times it right Patricio O'ward, Arrow McLaren, Zak Brown Few series in all of motorsport are more prone to major race shakeups when cautions fly than IndyCar. One timely yellow can be the difference between competing for the win and getting trapped in the they work out in your favor. Other times you're less fortunate. But rarely do those fates swing so significantly in the span of seven days. O'Ward was one of a few Chevrolet drivers caught out by the timing of a late caution last Sunday at Iowa Speedway, leaving them to take the wave around and fall out of contention for the last stint. But in Toronto, the Mexican driver caught every timely yellow and rode them to an unexpected win from 10th. So it goes in IndyCar. Loser: The shoe goes on the other foot for Palou, Ganassi Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing On the opposite end of the spectrum was Alex Palou. One week after he snagged a victory at the expense of David Malukas and Josef Newgarden, Palou found himself on the wrong strategy in Toronto. A decision to start on primaries and push the first stint long paid costly for himself, Scott Dixon and Malukas. Palou led a race-high 37 laps, but wound up 12th at race's end. Malukas and Dixon cycled out ahead of him to salvage ninth and 10th. They were all disappointing results. And at least on Palou's side, he had no one to blame but himself. 'I chose the strategy, so there's what we did wrong today,' Palou said. 'I was pushing for that strategy. I thought it was going to give us the best opportunity to win.' Not this time. Winner: Everyone that didn't get caught up in carnage Will Power, Team Penske If your favorite driver made it to the checkered flag on Sunday and did so without a trip to the wall or broken wing along the way, they probably netted out alright. Only 16 drivers finished Sunday's race on the lad lap. Seven were lost to after crashes, with three others multiple laps down after contact ruined their runs. It was an attrition-filled race, particularly in the opening half. Related: See how crashes and on-track incidents defined the 2025 Toronto Indy Of those that made it to the end, many still endured contact along the way. Kyle Kirkwood was spun on pit road and rallied to sixth. Marcus Armstrong endured a penalty for causing the contact and quietly slotted 14th. Will Power ended up against the outside wall at one point, but came home a respectable 11th. Just reaching the finish was enough for a salvageable result. Loser: Santino Ferrucci falls out in the warmup Santino Ferrucci, A. J. Foyt Enterprises It's been a good summer stretch for Santino Ferrucci. The Connecticut native has four top-fives, five finishes of eighth or better and had risen up into the top 10 in the series standings entering Toronto. But IndyCar's law of averages tends to catch up with everyone at some point. It was Ferrucci's turn on Sunday. The 27-year-old was rolling through turn 7 in the final minutes of the morning warmup session when his car snapped loose, sending him into the wall hard at corner exit before sliding into the tire barrier and runoff in turn 8. That proved to be a day-ender for Ferrucci's AJ Foyt Racing team. There wasn't enough time to repair his No. 14 Chevrolet, sending the controversial star out hours before the green flag. Winner: Two-stop strategy bears fruit for Veekay, Simpson Rinus Veekay, Dale Coyne Racing If you don't qualify at the front of an IndyCar field, it can be difficult to rise into contention. But with eventual race's like Sunday's comes opportunity for those willing to be different. Enter Rinus VeeKay and Kyffin Simpson. After qualifying ninth and 13th, the pair took advantage of the early cautions and stretched their alternates for 13 (Veekay) and 16 (Simpson) laps. That put the duo on a two-stop strategy, which they executed to perfection to score a pair of unexpected podiums in second and third. Creativity rewarded. Loser: Team Penske's turmoil continues in Toronto Josef Newgarden, Team Penske This week in Team Penske trauma, we saw a new twist on the organization's seemingly endless string of crashes, mistakes and general poor luck. Scott McLaughlin had pitted to get off the quickly-degrading alternate tires at the end of lap 2 and was getting his first primary set up to temp when he lost a wheel, sending him out of the race in 26th. Josef Newgarden avoid incidents during the opening stint, but wound up crashed when a slowed Jacob Abel made contact with Louis Foster and checked up into - and then on top off - his No. 2 Chevrolet on a lap 37 restart. That ended his day in 24th. Will Power, Team Penske Will Power continued on, surviving an early run-in with Christian Rasmussen. But he got the worst of a mid-race battle with winner O'Ward and wound up having to back up off the wall before rallying to a serviceable result. Loser: Ed Carpenter Racing's very bad, no good weekend Alexander Rossi, Ed Carpenter Racing The good news is that Ed Carpenter Racing announced Tuesday that it's building a new headquarters in Westfield, Indiana. The bad news? Pretty much everything else that played out for the team this week. ECR's promising duo had a weekend to forget in Toronto. Christian Rasmussen qualified 22nd and fell out of contention with a broken front wing after contact with Will Power early on. Alexander Rossi started behind him in 24th and fell out after 29 laps when he hit a jut in the outside wall and destroyed his car's right-rear. Winner: Another good day for Prema Racing Callum Ilott, Prema Racing IndyCar's promising newcomer is making a habit of this at this rate. On another challenging weekend, Callum Ilott and the No. 90 team made the Fast 12, qualified 11th - even with poor timing keeping Ilott from completing a full lap at pace - and then put together a complete race to finish a respectable Shwartzman was less fortunate, ending up mid-pack in 16th on a similar primary tire strategy to Palou and co. But in the end Prema saw both cars survive, finish on the lead lap and end the weekend better than they started. This season's all about growth for a rookie team. Results like this are exactly what it needs. Loser: The pace car runs out of juice Street circuit races are known for their attrition - but it doesn't usually include the pace after Rossi's race-ending shunt in the race's opening half, race officials had to change pace cars after the field-leader pulled off to the side with a sudden loss of power. Embarrassing? Sure. But the impact was thankfully minimal. And it could always have been worse (see above)… Read Also: See how crashes and on-track incidents defined the 2025 Toronto Indy Pato O'Ward, Arrow McLaren score strategic win in Indy Toronto Kyffin Simpson rides two-stop strategy to breakthrough first IndyCar podium Ed Carpenter Racing announces new Westfield headquarters, set to open in 2027 To read more articles visit our website.
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
NASCAR Will Not Race in Downtown Chicago Next Season
Over the past three seasons, NASCAR's annual 4th of July weekend race on the streets of Chicago has gone from a bold experiment to a successful proof-of-concept for stock car racing in the streets of any given city in America. It will not continue into 2026. In a statement shared to social media on Friday evening, organizers say that the race "will hit pause in 2026" in order to "explore a new potential date" and "further [optimize] operational efficiencies." This, the statement claims, is being done with the goal of resuming the race in 2027. NASCAR saw impressive racing over three years on a surprisingly wide temporary street circuit in the heart of Grant Park in downtown Chicago. Each weekend included two races, one Xfinity Series event and one Cup Series race. Shane van Gisbergen, who entered five of the six events ever held, won four. The only other winners in track history are 2024 Cup Series winner Alex Bowman and 2023 Xfinity Series winner Cole Custer. The Chicago street circuit requires significant logistical commitment from the city, which offers up public streets around Grant Park as a track during the event. Since the race lasts a full weekend and road closures start the Monday before the race, any date the series chooses will significantly impact part of the city for a full week. That means a delay was a likely outcome if either NASCAR or the city felt that a 2026 Fourth of July weekend date was untenable. While Chicago will not be on the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series or Xfinity Series schedules, a rumored date in San Diego could serve as a spiritual successor to the event. Specific details of that proposal are expected to be announced as soon as next week. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
Globe and Mail
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- Globe and Mail
Sports.com and Lottery.com Head to Toronto as Callum Ilott and Louis Foster Prepare for Final Street Battle of 2025
A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. TORONTO, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SEGG Media Corporation (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW) ('SEGG Media' or the 'Company'), a leading technology company transforming the global intersection of sports, entertainment and gaming, today announced that the and drivers will be competing in the 2025 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto. Drivers Callum Ilott and Louis Foster will represent the SEGG Media flagship brands at the iconic Canadian street circuit. As the final street course of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Toronto presents one of the most technically demanding layouts on the calendar. Set around Exhibition Place, the bumpy 11-turn, 2.874 km circuit demands total focus and precision. With tight walls, limited overtaking zones, and strategy-defining fuel windows – made all the more critical by five additional laps this year – the race is renowned for both its difficulty and drama. Louis Foster: 'Consistency is king…' Foster arrives in Toronto fresh from a standout performance at Iowa. As he previewed on his website, 'Consistency is king for Foster in Iowa, Toronto next.' The 21-year-old qualified 12th and 16th across the Iowa races—maintaining a stellar 12.5 qualifying average in a 27-car field despite weather disruptions. After strong opening laps, a mid-race aero adjustment in Race 1 revitalized the #45 Droplight RLL Honda. 'It was good to get a good result on an oval… We were there on pace, on merit,' said Foster. 'Not many drivers stayed consistent across both races, so I'm happy that we did. We fought hard for the positions we earned.' Ilott Building Momentum PREMA Racing's Callum Ilott also returns to action with determination. He's targeting a breakthrough result after several strong performances this season and is aiming to better his previous best Toronto finish of P14. Strategic Presence on the Ground SEGG Media Group is also proud to confirm that Marc Bircham, Director of and Head of Global Motorsport Strategy for will be attending the Toronto race in person. A former international footballer who played for Canada in 1999 and 2004 through a Canadian passport and his grandfather's heritage, Bircham brings a unique connection to the country. 'Toronto is a historic race and a powerful platform for everything we stand for at SEGG – performance, development, and brand engagement,' said Bircham. 'With Callum and Louis on the grid and our driver programme in motion, this weekend will be a catalyst for even bigger initiatives in 2026.' A Milestone Week for SEGG Media 'It's been a milestone week for SEGG Media,' said Matthew McGahan, Chairman of SEGG Media. 'With the formal signing of our acquisition of Veloce and Quadrant, and the announcement of our partnership with the Kerala Super League, we've taken major strategic steps forward. To now cap the week off in Toronto with both Louis and Callum representing and on the IndyCar stage is a proud moment for our group. This is exactly what SEGG Media stands for – growth, ambition, and elite performance.' With on-car branding, social engagement, and global broadcast coverage, and continue to leverage every opportunity on the IndyCar stage ahead of the next boundary-pushing chapter. Toronto Race Schedule (ET) Friday, July 18 – 3:00 – Free Practice 1 Saturday, July 19 – 10:30 – Free Practice 2 / 2:30 – Qualifying Sunday, July 20 – 08:30 – Warm Up / 12:22 – Race Start Event Info Track Type: Street Circuit Length: 2.874 km | 90 laps Key Corners: Turn 3 braking zone (Lakeshore Blvd) Strategy Factors: Limited overtaking, red flags, fuel-saving, pit timing About SEGG Media Corporation SEGG Media (Nasdaq: SEGG, LTRYW) is a global sports, entertainment and gaming group operating a portfolio of digital assets including and Focused on immersive fan engagement, ethical gaming and AI-driven live experiences, SEGG Media is redefining how global audiences interact with the content they love. This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Supercars Townsville: Broc Feeney triumphs for Triple Eight in finale
Triple Eight and Broc Feeney have emerged as the winners from a battle of strategies in the third and final Supercars race at the Reid Park street circuit in Townsville. From pole position Feeney led away and his Chevrolet Camaro looked to have the best combination of speed and tyre life of any of the leaders. Advertisement But he faced a challenge from Cam Waters, who rode a daring strategy for Tickford Racing, making the first of two pitstops on lap 15, a full 14 laps before Feeney. That undercut vaulted Waters to the lead before Feeney caught him in his second stint and re-established the lead. In the end Waters did not have the speed of his rivals, losing second place to Will Brown in the other Triple Eight car, which chased hard but which fell 3.01s short of Feeney at the flag. 'Huge credit to Will, that was the hardest race I have had in the long time. He was definitely the faster guy today,' Feeney said, after his ninth win in the last 12 races. 'I didn't really think we had the race to win those couple of races.' Brown had to the satisfied with second after such a difficult start to the weekend: 'It was a tough one, I was trying to get onto the back of Broc but I didn't have anything for him at the end. Advertisement Cameron Waters, Tickford Racing Ford Mustang GT Cameron Waters, Tickford Racing Ford Mustang GT 'We have really good race pace but nothing in qualifying. I was 20th in qualifying on the first day and then 10th and eighth, and to come through to second today was good.' After his second stop Waters did not get quite the same gain as after his first, and he lost third place to Walkinshaw Andretti United's Chaz Mostert with 12 laps remaining. Behind Waters, fifth place went to Matt Payne who, along with his Grove Racing team-mate Kai Allen, was slowed in the first pitstop by what appeared to be a delay in the new-for-2025 fuel churn system attaching to the team's two Fords. Advertisement Anton De Pasquale was next in the Team 18 Chevrolet after starting third and challenging Feeney over the opening laps, ahead of WAU's Ryan Wood, Tickford's Thomas Randle and Bryce Fullwood for Brad Jones Racing. With two wins over the weekend Feeney has built on the 183-point lead he brought to Queensland and now leads by 220 points, with Brown moving back into second place. The 2025 Supercars championship will return to action at Queensland Raceway, for the eighth round of the series and the final round of the Sprint Cup Series, on 8-10 August. Supercars Townsville - Race 3 results To read more articles visit our website.
