Let's Do The News! (April 20, 2026)

        

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- US President Donald Trump threatens to attack Iranian infrastructure if Iran doesn't agree with the deal tomorrow. Recently, Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz while a US destroyer shot down an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman.

- Eight children were killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana.

- The Philippines and China have agreed to strengthen their partnership for clean energy.

- NAMFREL opposes the planned postponement of this November's Barangay at Sangguniang Kabataan Elections.

- Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will send a high-level coordination team to oversee the return to the Philippines of former congressman Zaldy Co, who remains in the custody of the Czech Republic.

- PHIVOLCS has recorded three volcanic quakes in Taal, 5 volcanic quakes in Bulusan, 64 volcanic quakes in Mayon, and 33 volcanic quakes in Kanlaon within the last 24 hours.

- The upcoming Ford Mustang GTD Competition lapped the Nurburgring Nordschleife in 6:40.8, making it the second overall quickest production car.

- The Dragon Ball series announced the new Dragon Ball Xenoverse III game coming in 2027.

- Singer Lana del Rey will perform the theme song for this May's 007: FIRST LIGHT video game.

- i-dle's North American tour confirmed to be canceled, according to reports.

- Kwak Dong Yeon officially signs with THEBLACKLABEL.

- Highlights from Night 2 of WWE Wrestlemania 42.

TTFN.

NTT IndyCar Series 2026 - Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

The streets of Long Beach came alive with the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, where IMSA and IndyCar are joining in this spring's street racing action. Let's focus on the IndyCar's Long Beach campaign.

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Alex Palou's latest win this season marked his first win at Long Beach, beating the likes of Felix Rosenqvist and Scott Dixon. His first-ever Long Beach win solidifies Palou's title fight with 205 points, 17 points ahead of Kyle Kirkwood.

IndyCar's Month of May in Indianapolis kicks off with the Sonsio Grand Prix this May 8-9, 2026.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - AdventHealth 400

Sunday, April 19, 2026, may mark the last day of this year's Coachella, but in Kansas, the NASCAR Cup Series' AdventHealth 400 race is making even more noise than the Coachella finale. It’s so loud that it could be renamed the "Loganoachella Left Turn and Nyoooom Festival."

As the green flag waved, the action in Kansas was on. The first stage saw Ryan Blaney and AJ Allmendinger collide at the pit road. As Denny Hamlin won Stage 1, Stage 2 belongs to Kyle Larson. The final stage saw Tyler Reddick experiencing low fuel, causing Denny Hamlin to take the lead until an overtime-triggering spin in front of them.

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There's no stopping him now because Tyler Reddick wins the AdventHealth 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Talladega for the Jack Link's 500 this April 26, 2026.

FIA WEC S14 - 6 Hours of Imola

The 2026 World Endurance Championship has commenced and it's going to bring "endurance" to its core. This season welcomed the arrival of Korea's first endurance racing team, the Genesis Magma Racing, while Toyota's new identity and machine, the Toyota Racing TR010, promises redemption. With new and returning faces, including former F1 driver Logan Sargeant, the 2026 WEC season is peak endurance.

Imola is the first stop of the 2026 WEC season with the 6 Hours of Imola.

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Toyota's road to redemption begins with the No.8 Toyota Racing TR010 defeating Ferrari to win the season opener. In the LMGT3 class, meanwhile, the No.69 Team WRT M4 GT3 EVO is the winner.

The next race is the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps on May 9, 2026.

2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship - Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

The streets of Long Beach came alive with the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, where IMSA and IndyCar are joining in this spring's street racing action. Let's focus on the IMSA's Long Beach campaign.

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The No.93 Acura Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian ARX-06 LMDh beats Cadillac and Porsche to win the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. That's how you celebrate Acura's 40th anniversary with a win in the streets of Long Beach. In the GTD class, meanwhile,  the #12 Vasser Sullivan RC F GT3 is the winner.

The next race is at Laguna Seca for the StubHub Monterey Sportscar Championship this May 1-3, 2026.

2026 Repco Supercars Championship - ITM Christchurch Super 440

The 2026 Repco Supercars Championship is set to make history with the inaugural ITM Christchurch Super 440, taking place at Ruapuna Park in Christchurch, New Zealand. To enhance this first-ever Supercars event in Christchurch, the competition will consist of four races, allowing local residents to fully experience the excitement of Supercars racing.

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The first part of the four-part race weekend in Christchurch featured Kai Allen securing a victory over Brodie Kostecki, while Ryan Wood, driving a Supra for Walkinshaw, finished in third place. In the second race, the positions were reversed, with Kostecki taking the win this time, and Allen finishing in second, while Wood again held on to third place. 

Race three showcased a complete Mustang podium, with Matt Payne emerging as the winner, followed by Broc Feeney in second place and James Golding in third. In the dramatic finale, the Penrite Mustangs dominated, with Matt Payne taking the top spot once more, Kai Allen finishing in second, and Broc Feeney rounding out the podium in third.

As Broc Feeney takes home the Jason Richards Trophy after Supercars' first-ever Christchurch campaign, his lead in the standings remains firm amid a tightened gap between him and Brodie Kostecki.

The next event is the Tyrepower Tasmania Super 440 this May 22-24, 2026.

2026 O-NE SUPERRACE CHAMPIONSHIP Round 1-2

2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the Superrace Championship, and Everland is the starting point of the Korean racing series' 20th anniversary celebrations. This season could mark the final time drivers are racing Super 6000 Toyota GR Supra machines, now that the car it was based on was officially discontinued last month.

The 2026 season featured many familiar faces, including the reigning champion, Lee Chang-uk, who returned to defend his title. 

Notable transfers included Lee Jung Woo moving to KUMHO SLM, Jung Eui Chul and Ryoma Henㅓan joining O-NE RACING, Lim Min-jin going to JUN-FITTED Racing, and Park Seok-jan signing with Dreamracer Motorsport. 

Additionally, drivers Seo Joo Won, Jung Gyeong Hoon, and Son In-Young made their return. The season also welcomed a new team, Chan's Racing, which debuted with drivers Kim Hwa Rang and Filipino racer Mikey Jordan.

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The first race of the season was an impressive start for the KUMHO SLM team, achieving a 1-2 finish with Lee Chang-uk taking the victory and Lee Jung Woo finishing in second place. Seohan's Jang Hyun Jin secured third place. 

In the final race, two Dreamrace drivers, Park Seok Chan and Son In Young, were forced out of the race due to incidents. A significant crash during the Lap 19 restart involving Mikey Jordan triggered a red flag, ending the race prematurely. Nevertheless, KUMHO drivers Chang-uk and Jung Woo continued their success, with Hwang Jin Woo from JUN-FITTED completing the podium in third place.

The next race will be at the Korea International Circuit on May 24, 2026.