This Week in Motorsports
Your weekly source for all things Motorsports.
August 2017
Big Chief Wins Big at Street Outlaws
At a sold-out Bristol Dragway No Prep shootout last Tuesday night, Justin “Big Chief” Shearer of Street Outlaws drove his “Crow” Pontiac GTO to a thrilling win against Jerry Bird’s Ford Probe.
Today’s Cool Car Find is this Ford Sand Dune Racer
Decked out with too many extras to list, this dune racer is ready to run!
Jeremy Clements Races to Win at Road America
During the NASCAR XFINITY Series’ first weekend of racing without the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Jeremy Clements and his small, single-car team pulled off the insurmountable after taking on the giants and pulling off their first-ever win in 256 NASCAR XFINITY Series starts at Road America.
Gallery: ATHS 29th Annual Nutmeg Chapter Truck Show
The enormous selection of trucks at the ATHS 29th Annual Nutmeg Chapter Truck Show was a challenge to cover, but photographer Joe Lajoie was up to that challenge!
Today’s Cool Car Find is this 1976 Pontiac Firebird
This extremely original Firebird has been safely stored away from the weather and is excellently built!
Troy Coughlin Jr. Resigns from Kalitta Motorsports
After racing the Kalitta Motorsports entry for the first 17 races of the season, Troy Coughlin Jr. has departed the seat of the SealMaster Top Fuel dragster, citing a desire for more experience in the Top Alcohol Dragster ranks.
Codie Rohrbaugh and JP Crabtree Win at Jennerstown
The Super Cup Stock Car Series at Saturday’s Jennerstown Speedway Twin 50s presented by United Tire earned another record turnout thanks to thrilling racing from the entire field.
Team Torq Locker Finishes a Grueling Race
The Team TORQ Locker had a couple goals this season, the first was to be able to prove the durablility and quality of the new Torq Locker. The next goal was simply for driver Erik Jokinen to get familiar with the the vehicle and the type of racing.
Today’s Cool Car Find is this 2013 American Hauler Enclosed Trailer
This 26′ trailer is ready for adventure!