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понедельник, 20 апреля 2026 г.

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.

NTT IndyCar Series 2026 - Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
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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.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - AdventHealth 400
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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.

воскресенье, 19 апреля 2026 г.

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.

FIA WEC S14 - 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.

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

2026 Repco Supercars Championship - ITM Christchurch Super 440
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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.

2026 O-NE SUPERRACE CHAMPIONSHIP Round 1
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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.

понедельник, 13 апреля 2026 г.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Food City 500

After a lengthy Easter break, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series resumes in Bristol, Tennessee, for the Food City 500. Bristol has a reputation for unpredictable moments, and this season’s race is no different. As they say, “It’s Bristol, baby!”

As the green flag waved, the action in Bristol began. Kyle Larson won Stage 1, but Stage 2 took a turn when Christopher Bell got loose and hit the wall, resulting in a spin. This was soon followed by a major incident known as "The Big One" at Lap 160. Larson once again emerged victorious in Stage 2. The final stage ended with an overtime-inducing incident when Kyle Busch spun after making contact with Riley Herbst.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Food City 500
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Ty Gibbs has won the Food City 500 in the NASCAR Cup Series! This is not a typo; it's real! Ty Gibbs has secured his first-ever NASCAR Cup Series victory.

The next race is at Kansas for the AdventHealth400 this April 19, 2026.

воскресенье, 12 апреля 2026 г.

Autobacs Super GT 2026 Series Round 1

The 2026 edition of the Autobacs Super GT has officially commenced. This season not only marks the final farewell for the GR Supra racing machines, which were officially discontinued last month, but also the debut of the new Honda Prelude racing cars, based on the hybrid coupe launched last year. With new and returning drivers joining the grid, the 2026 season promises to be one for the books. As always, Okayama is the first destination of this new season.

Autobacs Super GT 2026 Series Round 1
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The season opener in Okayama concluded with a 1-2 finish for the GR Supra, with the No. 36 au TOM'S GR Supra taking first place, followed by the No. 38 KeePer CERUMO GR Supra in second. The No. 12 TRS IMPUL with SDG Z secured third place. 

In the GT300 class, the winner was the No. 777 D'station Vantage GT3. The No. 2 HYPER WATER INGING GR86 GT finished in second place, while the No. 31 apr LC500h GT came in third.

The next race is at Fuji Speedway at May 3-4, 2026.

WRC 2026: Croatia Rally

The 2026 World Rally Championship is currently ongoing with the Croatia Rally as the fourth event in the series.

WRC 2026: Croatia Rally
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Sami Pajari capitalized on the misfortunes of Elfyn Evans and Oliver Solberg during the Friday stages. However, his own troubles in SS14 allowed Thierry Neuville to take the lead. This could have been Neuville's moment to shine, but a dramatic turn of events ultimately led to Takamoto Katsuta securing his second-ever WRC win, narrowly defeating Pajari and newcomer Hayden Paddon.

The next event is the Rally Islas Canarias, based in Gran Canaria, from April 23 to 26, 2026.

2026 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship - Streets of Long Beach

Formula DRIFT is back for the 2026 season. The season opener took place on the streets of Long Beach, California.

2026 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship - Streets of Long Beach
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After a two-run drift-out, Conor Shanahan drew first blood by beating Fredric Aasbo by unanimous decision decision while Jack Shanahan settled for third place.

The next event is at Road Atlanta this May 9, 2026.

суббота, 11 апреля 2026 г.

2026 Repco Supercars Championship - Taupo Super 440

The 2026 Repco Supercars Championship is underway with the Taupo Super 440. Originally scheduled as a three-race event, it was shortened to two races due to the impending threat of Cyclone Valanu. Despite the reduced number of races, this weekend became memorable for Supercars' newest competitor, the now-defunct Toyota GR Supra.

2026 Repco Supercars Championship - Taupo Super 440
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The first race in Taupo featured a 1-2 finish for Mustang drivers, with Brodie Kostecki taking the victory and Will Brown finishing in second place. Ryan Wood from Walkinshaw secured third place, marking the GR Supra's first podium finish in Supercars. 

In the final race, history was made as Ryan Wood achieved the GR Supra's first-ever Supercars victory, finishing ahead of Broc Feeney, who drives for the Mustang team Red Bull Ampol. Chaz Mostert rounded out the podium in third place. This race marked the first occasion where two Supras finished on the Supercars podium.

The next event is the ITM Christchurch Super 440 from April 17 to 19, 2026.

понедельник, 6 апреля 2026 г.

Super Formula 2026 - Round 1-2

Super Formula will return for its 2026 season, and this season is going to be exciting with rally driver Kalle Rovanperä joining the grid. With new and returning drivers on the grid, this season is one for the books.

The 2026 Super Formula season roared to life at the iconic Suzuka Circuit, setting the stage for an exhilarating two-part season opener. Racing fans could hardly contain their excitement as the high-speed drama unfolded on this legendary track.

Super Formula 2026 - Round 1-2
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Kakunoshin Ohta made a strong start to the season by winning the first two races. This victory has given him a competitive chance in the title race. In the first round, he triumphed over last year's champion, Ayumu Iwasa, and Ren Sato. In the next round, Ohta secured victories against Sena Sakaguchi and Nirei Fukuzumi.

The next race is at Autopolis for Round 3 this April 26, 2026.

понедельник, 30 марта 2026 г.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Cook Out 400

The NASCAR Cup Series returns to the legendary Martinsville Speedway for the Cook Out 400. It's a Palm Sunday riot with NASCAR's finest and hardest drivers ever assembled.

As the green flag waved, NASCAR's Palm Sunday riot had commenced. As Denny Hamlin won Stage 1 amid caution triggered by a spin from the No.51, Hamlin got another stage win in Martinsville without drama. As the final stage began, the climax saw Carson Hocevar and Bubba Wallace get involved in a Turn 4 mess.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Cook Out 400
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After an intense Palm Sunday riot in Martinsville, Chase Elliott wins the Cook Out 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Bristol, Tennessee, for the Food City 500 this April 12, 2026.

NTT IndyCar Series 2026 - Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

The 2026 NTT IndyCar Series continues at Barber Motorsports Park for the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix, where everything is at stake, much like the infamous Georgina mannequin that fell on the track two years ago.

NTT IndyCar Series 2026 - Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix
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Alex Palou showcased his incredible determination by defeating Christian Rasmussen to win the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix. Graham Rahal secured third place on the podium. With this recent victory in Alabama, Palou has moved to just two points behind Kyle Kirkwood in the title standings, with scores of 156 to 154.

The next race is the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 19, 2026.

воскресенье, 29 марта 2026 г.

F1 2026 - Aramco Japanese Grand Prix

The F1 2026 season arrived at Suzuka, Japan, for the Aramco Japanese Grand Prix, providing an opportunity to observe how these new-generation F1 machines performed in front of the bike-loving Japanese public.

F1 2026 - Aramco Japanese Grand Prix
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Although Mercedes's streak of 1-2 finishes was broken, Kimi Antonelli's recent victory at Suzuka has made him the youngest-ever contender in the championship fight, accumulating 72 points in total. Oscar Piastri from McLaren finished in second place, while Charles Leclerc seized George Russell's opportunity for a podium by finishing in third. Other finishers include Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton, Pierre Gasly, Max Verstappen, Liam Lawson, and Esteban Ocon.

Ollie Bearman's frightening crash on Lap 22 highlighted the challenges posed by the latest generation of F1 cars. Although he survived, the FIA had much to explain about this incident.

The F1 2026 season will undergo a month-long break before continuing with the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix on May 3, 2026. Stay tuned for details.

понедельник, 23 марта 2026 г.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Goodyear 400

The tripleheader weekend of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series ends with the Goodyear 400 at the track that's Too Tough To Tame, a major test for the season's higher-horsepower, lower-aero, high-wear tire package.

As the green flag waved, the action in Darlington began. As Brad Keselowski won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Hamlin and Jones make contact, causing the latter to slide. As Keselowski nabs Stage 2, the final stage saw Tyler Reddick get into Chris Buescher while the No.17 was attempting to come to pit road.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Goodyear 400
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This guy is "too tough to tame" this season as Tyler Reddick wins the Goodyear 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series! Tyler Reddick is only the third driver in NASCAR history to win four out of the first six races in a season.

The action continues in Martinsville, Ridgeway, Virginia, for the Cook Out 400 this Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026.

воскресенье, 22 марта 2026 г.

2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship - Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring

As spring begins, the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship was in Sebring with the Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race. From sunrise to pitch-black darkness, the top drivers from four classes competed not only to survive but also to excel in this legendary endurance race.

2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship - Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring
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Porsche's domination in Sebring remains solid with the #7 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 the GTP winner, while the #2 United Autosports USA ORECA LMP2 07 won the LMP2 class, the #911 Manthey Porsche 911 GT3 R for the GTD PRO class, and the #21 AF CORSE USA 296 GT3 Evo for the GTD class.

The next race is the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 18, 2026.

суббота, 21 марта 2026 г.

ABB FIA Formula E S12 - Madrid E-Prix

The 12th season of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship is taking place in Spain for the CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix. It's important to note that the race is not being held at the site of the upcoming F1 Madrid Grand Prix; instead, they are racing at Circuit Jarama for the first time.

ABB FIA Formula E S12 - Madrid E-Prix
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Antonio Felix Da Costa led a 1-2 finish for Jaguar in Jarama, followed by Mitch Evans. Pascal Wehrlein from Porsche completed the Jarama podium by finishing in third place.

After the race in Spain, Pascal Wehrlein leads the championship standings with 83 points, followed by Edoardo Mortara from Mahindra in second with 72 points, and Mitch Evans from Jaguar in third with 65 points.

The next event is the two-part Berlin E-Prix this May 2-3, 2026.

понедельник, 16 марта 2026 г.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Pennzoil 400

With Spring fast approaching, all eyes turn to Las Vegas for the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube. In recent Sin City races, the race for the victory has come down to the wire, with the pass for the win coming in the final six laps in five of the last eight races.

As the green flag waved, the action in Sin City was a go. As Christopher Bell takes Stage 1, William Byron picks up Stage 2, and the final stage saw Connor Zilisch slipping at Turn 4.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Pennzoil 400
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After an almost-perfect Las Vegas bout, Denny Hamlin wins the Pennzoil 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Darlington Raceway for the Goodyear 400 this March 22, 2026.

воскресенье, 15 марта 2026 г.

NTT IndyCar Series 2026 - Java House Grand Prix of Arlington

The streets of Arlington, Texas, marked its IndyCar debut with the first-ever Java House Grand Prix of Arlington. This race is brand new for the 2026 season, and drivers are going through uncharted heights to dominate this new kind of street race.

The first 15 laps of the new Arlington race saw a spin by Christian Lundgaard in Turn 5. Moments later, there were collisions by the Penske drivers, another misfortune for Mick Schumacher, and a duel between Kyle Kirkwood and Alex Palou for the lead that saw the former overtaking the latter on Lap 55.

NTT IndyCar Series 2026 - Java House Grand Prix of Arlington
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In a dramatic last-lap incident involving Grosjean and Siegel, Kyle Kirkwood outpaced Alex Palou to secure victory in the inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington, while Will Power rounded out the podium in third place.

The next race is at Alabama's Barber for the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix on March 29, 2026.