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NASCAR has established a formula for determining the length of the restart zone on the track.

Robin Pemberton, NASCAR Vice President of Competition, said Friday at Atlanta Motor Speedway that officials will take the pit-road speed limit, double that figure and then set that as the distance in feet of the restart zone. At the start of this season, NASCAR created a zone where the leader must restart the race …  Details


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The Long Beach Grand Prix isn’t until next month, but until then, you can get your motor humming out in Bakersfield.

This weekend marks the annual March Meet, a historic drag race, often referred to as “the Woodstock of drag racing,” held at the quarter-mile Famoso Raceway since 1959.

If you’re feeling the need for speed, head to Famoso to witness 500 cars compete over the three-day weekend. Drag racers from around the world congregate for the “jewel of nostalgia racing,” which also includes a swap meet and vendors’ midway…  Details


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The top ATV motocross riders on four-wheels will kick off the chase for the most prestigious championship in their sport this Sunday at the legendary Glen Helen Raceway in Devore, California, just outside of San Bernardino.

The event features the pro portion of the Moose Racing/ITP Tires AMA ATV Motocross Championship presented by Parts Unlimited and also serves as the opening round of the ITP Quad Cross Series for amateur riders…..  Details


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Thursday’s announcement that General Motors might file for bankruptcy protection has NASCAR’s Chevrolet drivers hoping it doesn’t come to that, more for consumers and the economy than themselves.

The automaker, which has already received billions in government assistance, said auditors’ no-confidence vote forced it to seek waivers from creditors on loan agreements and could affect suppliers’ ability to seek loans. Drivers didn’t seem immediately concerned about their futures but are concerned about …  Details